Summertime: The Sexy and the Not So Sexy

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Since Memorial Day is now a drunken memory, only one thing awaits us, and that's summer, ladies and gentlemen. And while summer can be a whole world of sexy, it can also be a whole world of un-sexy. Does the good outweigh the bad? There's only one way to find out. (Psst! that's your cue to read on.)

Pool Parties

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Dude 1: I thought those girls said they’d get into the pool if we did.

Dude 2: Do you think they’re laughing at us?

Dude 1: Nah.

Barbeque

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It doesn’t get better than burgers and beers. Pass the frat boys with necklaces, umm.. I mean the ketchup.

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by chelsea  06/01/2009

The thing thats not sexy about this is the fact that they look like gigantic tool bags.

Barbeques Galore

11021 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

And no, beefcakes are not included in your purchase.

And no, beefcakes are not included in your purchase.

Cocktails

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You can drink a mojito, sangria, or a margarita anytime of year, but truth be told they’re way sexier in the summertime.

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by the_mean_...  05/26/2009

That guy looks so happy cause he’s going to get some nookie from those chicks after a couple cocktails.

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by elijay  05/27/2009

I know— what a douche.

Summer Fruit

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There’s nothing sexier than a strawberry. Although I do have to say I find this particular strawberry a little disconcerting.

Hollywood Farmers Market

6605 Hollywood Blvd Ste 220, Los Angeles, CA 90028

The best place to get summer fruit? Why, the farmer’s market of course.

The best place to get summer fruit? Why, the farmer’s market of course.

The Beach

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Sun, surf, sand, and summer all go hand in hand. And if you’re Charlize Theron it looks like a string bikini might figure in there somewhere as well.

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by the_mean_...  05/26/2009

I’d like her body please.

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by elijay  05/27/2009

I saw her once in an elevator— she’s like an Amazon. It’s a little ridiculous.

Everything But Water

8500 Beverly Blvd Ste 695, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Where you can make like Charlize and get an itsy bitsy bikini, or where you can make like the rest of us and get a tankini.

Where you can make like Charlize and get an itsy bitsy bikini, or where you can make like the rest of us and get a tankini.

Flings

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Why summer is the perfect time for flings, I don’t know, but as Grease has told us time and time again it’s all about those summer nights.

Ugly Feet

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Summer means sandals, and sometimes feet are better left to the confines of a closed-toe shoe. Use your good judgment, people.

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by coffee_slut  05/27/2009

Ewww they’re everywhere!!!

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by elijay  05/27/2009

There’s nothing less sexy than fugly feet.

 

Hair

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I have one word for you, and that word is manscape.

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by the_mean_...  05/26/2009

I wouldn’t be lying if I said i’ve dumped a man before because of his hair.

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by elijay  05/27/2009

I am RIGHT there with ya.

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by elisa  07/10/2009

You make an excellent point Gillian, but I don’t know if I’ll ever find chest hair sexy.

Igor Skin Care

801 Larrabee St Ste 5, West Hollywood, CA 90069

This place is a guys only spa where you can do what you gotta do, and wax what you gotta wax without running into your ex-girlfriend.

This place is a guys only spa where you can do what you gotta do, and wax what you gotta wax without running into your ex-girlfriend.

Sweat

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No matter where you live, odds are you have to deal with the heat come summer. It doesn’t matter whether it’s dry desert heat or the humid sticky variety, it’s all sweaty.

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by the_mean_...  05/26/2009

UM….If it’s HIM, then i’ll lick the sweat straight off of him.

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by elijay  05/27/2009

Hahah! I think the rest of the world’s female population is with you on that one!

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by the_mean_...  05/27/2009

Oh MATT, don’t be jealous.

Sunburns

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No matter how many attractive beach bums slather you with SPF 50, they’re bound to miss a spot at some point, leaving with you with either burnt knee caps, ear lobes, toes, or all of the above.

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by coffee_slut  05/27/2009

This will be me, as soon as Chicago warms up… I’ll burn that first day in the sun! It’s the way for us pale folks.

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by elijay  05/27/2009

Get some SPF lady! That burn looks beyond painful.

Longs Drug Stores

1843 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035

The perfect place to stock up on SPF 70 and the aloe you’re going to need afterward.

The perfect place to stock up on SPF 70 and the aloe you’re going to need afterward.

California Tan

8003 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

And if you want to avoid the tomato look altogether, you can hit the tanning salon instead. However, you will run the risk of looking like a carrot instead. Choose your poison.

And if you want to avoid the tomato look altogether, you can hit the tanning salon instead. However, you will run the risk of looking like a carrot instead. Choose your poison.

Bug Bites

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Long days outdoors= Bug bites. So beware when you decide to lay out in the grass on a warm summer’s evening. Bug bites on your bum= Not sexy

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by coffee_slut  05/27/2009

I already have 3!!!

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by elijay  05/27/2009

I heard that if you stop eating bananas you’re less likely to get bitten. Assuming you eat bananas in the first place, that is!

How to Have a Sexy Summer in Los Angeles

Or, how to get laid from June til August.

Heat Rash

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It just ain’t pretty— no matter what way you spin it.

Frizzy Hair

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If you don’t happen to live in the desert, odds are you have to deal with humidity come summertime. And with humidity comes frizz, frizz, and more frizz. So remember to tame those locks, nobody likes a Chia Pet.

Aveda Lifestyle Store

8500 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Where you can get a slew of environmentally friendly (and lovely smelling) hair products to tame the frizziness that has become your hair.

Where you can get a slew of environmentally friendly (and lovely smelling) hair products to tame the frizziness that has become your hair.

It's Almost Summer, and the Verdict is in: "Skin is In"

Break Out the Tramp Stamps by Hi Liner

Bad Tan Line Committee by Elissa

The Tan, Tanner, and Tanorexic by Seattle Cameron

I know What You Wore Last Summer by Coffee Slut

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Discussions

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Summmmmmma is almost here!

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AH! I’m so excited for summer!

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ugh, Elissa you said it. The only reason I despise the Summer months is because people let their feet come out to play (even if their tootsies look like caged animals). Word to the wise: get a pedicure before releasing the ten beasts!

About The Author

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elijay Rss 

The SFV, Los Angeles
Likes: sweet pickles, English Bulldog puppies, jukeboxes, bicycles, and wheat beer. Dislikes: traffic jams, people who talk during yoga classes, murky swimming pools, excessively sweet frosting, and surly librarians.