The carefree, shower-free and money-free days of summer

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Well, kids, you made it.

It's essentially summer and this means the end of the year for most of you.

Needless to say this year would not have been so monumental without our unfashionable moments.

Looking back on the school year, I think we can all look at ourselves and recognize things we need to change.

Personally I had plenty of unfashionable moments this year. Whether I was completely living in some form of non-structured pants for the week, or my complete inability to find the time to brush and dry my hair, we all had those days.

Seeing as how summer is about lazy days, I am going to teach you how to look good while being care free, shower-free and money free.

For this activity you'll need some scrap fabric, some scissors, some chalk and a friend.

The Fashion Design program has taught me so much, including how to look somewhat put-together even when I'm running off no sleep and 10 pots of coffee.

Step one: Summer is about colours and fun. Sometimes we need to look back to the things we enjoyed when we were young to find pleasure, and sidewalk chalk is one way to do just that. Whether it's drawing a huge and detailed mural or just tracing each other out and colouring in the clothes, it's okay to be a little immature. Use your imagination and find new means of being creative.

Step two: Scissors and fabric are all you need without a shower. Summer is about being relaxed, and a turban or headscarf is the perfect way of doing this. Throw your hair in a ballerina or messy bun and tie one on. It'll keep your hair off your face and will add a little colour to any outfit, not to mention it's an accessory, so it looks like you tried a lot harder than you did; it's the perfect solution to being shower-free.

Step three: Money-free is a tough thing to be sometimes; I always find myself needing money most when I don't have it. The best thing to do this summer is to learn to live without it. Figure out different ways of getting what you want without spending as much.

Cutting up and fixing old clothes is a great way to avoid spending money you don't have. You should also look to websites that help you save money: Groupon, DealFind and LivingSocial are the top three websites that will help you save money this summer.

Take a peek, take it into consideration and be wise this summer.

Play safe, and I hope you have a riot!