Rachel Roy’s Summer Must-Haves \r

When temps soar, our fave designer knows how to keep it cool

Summer Style With Rachel\r - From feminine frocks of her own design to statement jewels, the exotic beauty relies on a few select items to beat the heat. Take notes!\r\r(Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

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Summer Style With Rachel\r - From feminine frocks of her own design to statement jewels, the exotic beauty relies on a few select items to beat the heat. Take notes!\r\r(Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

Stress-Free Tresses\r - Wondering how she keeps those dark tresses sleek and shiny? “My favorite [hair product] for the summer is the [KeSARI] Indian Oil Hair Serum,” the designer tells FashionEtc.com. “It's amazing and keeps my hair frizz-free in the summer heat.”\r\r(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Stress-Free Tresses\r - Wondering how she keeps those dark tresses sleek and shiny? “My favorite [hair product] for the summer is the [KeSARI] Indian Oil Hair Serum,” the designer tells FashionEtc.com. “It's amazing and keeps my hair frizz-free in the summer heat.”\r\r(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Five-Finger Fun - Skip the nail salon and take a cue from Rachel, who chooses Sally Hensen’s Salon Effects nail polish strips as her go-to beauty buy for a pop of color and affordability. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Five-Finger Fun - Skip the nail salon and take a cue from Rachel, who chooses Sally Hensen’s Salon Effects nail polish strips as her go-to beauty buy for a pop of color and affordability. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

So Shady - “I live in my sunglasses,” she says of her fave Roger Vivier brand. “The Roger Vivier design is simple, elegant and functional.”(Photo: Andres Otero/ WENN.com)

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So Shady - “I live in my sunglasses,” she says of her fave Roger Vivier brand. “The Roger Vivier design is simple, elegant and functional.”(Photo: Andres Otero/ WENN.com)

Sweet Melodies - The summertime isn’t complete without some good ole’ summer tunes. “I'm so inspired by music and listen to it throughout the day.” Roy turns to artist’s tunes such as Sade and Jay-Z’s “Moon & the Sky" and Keri’s “Pretty Girl Rock” for its “fun, lively beat.”(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)

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Sweet Melodies - The summertime isn’t complete without some good ole’ summer tunes. “I'm so inspired by music and listen to it throughout the day.” Roy turns to artist’s tunes such as Sade and Jay-Z’s “Moon & the Sky" and Keri’s “Pretty Girl Rock” for its “fun, lively beat.”(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)

A Designer's Desires - Topping off her list of top summer picks are a simple, chic, neutral-toned tunic designed by R.R. herself, and an authentic statement ring by Turkish designer Sevan Bicacki. (Photo: Henry S. Dziekan III/Getty Images for La Mer)

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A Designer's Desires - Topping off her list of top summer picks are a simple, chic, neutral-toned tunic designed by R.R. herself, and an authentic statement ring by Turkish designer Sevan Bicacki. (Photo: Henry S. Dziekan III/Getty Images for La Mer)