HELLO EVERYONE! We are now in our customary February-to -April ‘dry’ season. It’s filled with days when, after bright-bright sunshine, you just want to shout at our suddenly gloomy sky: “WHAT ARE YOU DOING??!”

Instead of accepting the fact that you’ll either be too cold or too hot, remember these tips when you’re choosing your outfit and thinking of your skin.

1. OPT FOR A MAXI (which is quite the rage currently). For those days when you are not quite sure if you want to go with shorts or pants (trousers), throw on a maxi dress or skirt. That way, you have the airiness of a dress with the cover of trousers.

A block-coloured dress paired with a nice jacket can also be worn for work.
2. THROW ON A SCARF On a breezy or rainy day, add a light scarf to your ensemble for added warmth. If you get too hot, you can always take it off and tie it to your handag for a cute look.

A scarf is also an easy way to add detail to a simple outfit, like a plain tee.

3. TRY A KNEE-LENGTH, HIGH-WAISTED CIRCLE SKIRT. These are the perfect solution to our weather dilemma. They’re great for keeping cool on your commute (they’re breezier and less constricting than pencil skirts), but they’re still office-appropriate.

Pair one with a collared blouse and you’ll stay cool as a cucumber and warm in an office which has AC.

4. AVOID HEAVY MAKEUP Heavy makeup can run in rain or too much heat. It is better if one opts for water- proof makeup or simple looks.

5. WASH YOUR LIPS AT NIGHT, and use a simple mixture of sugar and honey to slough away dead skin cells; and moisturize with petroleum jelly or coconut oil overnight.