We’re halfway through June, and if our Instagram is any indication, bikini season has officially arrived. Emily Ratajkowski offered us a heavy dose of workout inspiration by way of an in-the-sea snap at Turks and Caicos, her aspirational body and the cerulean waters upstaged only by her frayed and exaggerated sun hat. Xiao Wen Ju paused for a desert nap at a luxurious, rock-strewn Utah resort, while Willow Smith embodied relaxation during her beach-time excursion, rocking her now-signature combination of septum ring, baby dreadlocks, and glow-y, flawless skin.
Windblown manes and statement sunglasses found fans in Nadja Bender and Lily Donaldson, each of whom elevated summertime beauty to funky but wearable heights by way of a few well-placed accessories: a bandana for Bender, a seriously embellished sweater and colored lenses for Donaldson. Josephine Skriver celebrated the season with an escape to San Francisco, where she hopped on a cable car to show off her mussed-yet-glossy twin buns, and Joan Smalls traded her newly debuted chop for a set of super-polished cornrows, paired with elongated lashes and a matte brick lip for extra allure.
For those looking to find the glamour in mundane, everyday activities, we recommend looking to Kendall Jenner: Photographer Mert Alas shared a snap of the model seemingly post-shower, and her clean skin, naked face, and dampened raven lengths read more fresh than even the most artfully executed above-the-neck look. Seems like all you need to Keep Up this summer is a simple wash-and-go.
