Summer is here—hot, muggy, clammy—a spell that has you scuttling for the nearest air-conditioned comfort. Well, this season, Mumbai gives you ample reason to break off from summer-induced hibernation and celebrate the hot climes, sporting a cool new avatar.

Sunscreens et al.
Try and stay indoors during the daytime but if you must venture out, shield yourself with sunscreens and eyeshades. L’oreal, Bodyshop and MAC Store, all located at Shopper’s Stop, have a range of translucent, shimmery-light and breathable sunscreens for a stellar effect.

Look into my eyes
A summer get-up isn’t complete without a pair of cool eyeglasses. Tommy Hilfiger flaunts innovative metal and plastic frames with original lens colour and a peppy look. Jimmy Choo’s (Nariman Point) collection, inspired by vintage frames of the 70s and 80s, are bound to give your eyes a sexy urbane appeal.

In league is Just Cavalli’s (Shopper’s Stop) latest arrival in spectacular styles riding on metal satin, iridescent plastic in appealing shapes and tints of burgundy, red enamel, brown and acid green. Also, check out the latest in UV protective sunglasses at Payless Optics (Bandra West) that offers different brands like Police, Rayban, Gucci, Dior, Prada; or else, get a pair from any of the optical stores across the city.

Feel cool in icy-blue attire
Westside stores stoke your fancy with a line-up of colours—icy blue, soft almond blossom pink, fuchsia, and cool emerald green—in a wide range of clothes. Get floored at the classy collection in Globus, shimmering in cool transient tints and silhouettes, and arm yourself to take on the summer in style.

Colorplus, Cottonworld, Pantaloons, Benetton, Lifestyle and Shopper’s Stop are also some of the outlets that have come up with a revolutionary range in breathable fabric, to keep the mugginess at bay.

Summer snip says it all
Having tackled the clothes and glares, it’s about time you did something to that unruly mop and the tired lines on your face. Mollycoddle your shock at a hair salon and squeak it to life with glorious summer shades of warm chocolate, copper gold or refreshing cinnamon. Offering you quality service at competitive rates are L’oreal salon, Lakme, Juice Hair, Kromakay (Juhu Tara Road) and Enrich. Visit your favourite beauty parlour and give your face a buff as well.

A good way to beat the heat would be to unwind at a reputed spa. You can also step into Renaissance Hotel (Powai) to take advantage of its summer spa fest that includes offers of cool aqua-cold-stone spa therapy, sun treatment with soothing aloe-vera and cucumber wrap, and more.

Your summer platter
Yes, yes we know that summer is the time when we need to keep our bodies’ hydration quotient in check. Simply put, we need to drink lots of water and juices. Summer is also that time of the year when the markets are flooded with luscious fruits. Make the most of nature’s bounty and binge on fresh fruits and vegetable, avoiding oily and spicy food. Keeping in mind the rising levels of mercury, Mumbai’s restaurants have come up with exciting spreads.

They say Mumbai’s muggy summer is an itchy affair. Prove them wrong!