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As we move into the balmy days of Summer, we're always in search of those chic looks that will help us stay cool. Enter community member houseofjeffers's breezy look. Her sleeveless silky blouse, lightly tucked into her diaphanous fishtail polka-dot skirt, created a perfectly polished look for those scorching Summer days. A shining silver cuff added personality and shine to her cool look for hot days, while ankle-strap heels finished her outfit off with added height.

Congrats, houseofjeffers!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and we just might feature you on POPSUGAR Fashion!

This multihued, high-flying photo by Instagram user hollymetts, who submitted her action shot with the #CoolCapture hashtag, makes us want to try our hand at the trapeze!

Have you been testing out your photography skills and snapped a shot you want to share? Submit your pics to our Cool Capture group or to Instagram with the #coolcapture hashtag, and your pic might be featured on the POPSUGAR Tech homepage. And don't forget to follow @popsugartech on Instagram!

Need beauty advice on the go? Allure has a list of the best beauty apps to answer your questions in a hurry.

OK — most of us are practically surgically attached to our smartphones. And yes, Words With Friends is great. But what about maximizing the beauty capabilities of your tech best friend? We rounded up some of our favorite applications for beauty junkies like us, ones that let you try on hair styles, nail polishes, and shadows, and grab a great deal for your next spa visit. Check 'em out.

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our community. Add your advice in the comments!

So I met this guy online several years ago. We dated and had a long-distance relationship. Three years into the relationship, I was ready to relocate to his town. As soon as I started getting interviews in his town, he started saying that he wasn't ready for a relationship and that maybe 10 years down the road we could live in the same state. I found out he was cheating, forgave him and wanted to try counseling. But he didn't want to try counseling and broke up with me when it should have been the other way around.

I took an entire year to heal from this relationship from hell. I read a lot of self help books and started activities that I enjoyed to rebuild my self esteem. Then I decided to get back in the dating game and met an awesome man on a dating site who lived close to me. He opened doors and was nothing but a pure gentleman. We waited until three months into our relationship before becoming physical. I was so very happy with this new man and felt like what we had was special. We became intimate for the second time and afterwards he said, "I am afraid to be a boyfriend. I am not ready for a relationship. Can we just be friends?" I became furious and said some very nasty things to him. After I had cooled down, I apologized and wanted to sit down to discuss why I had been so hurt and upset. But he would not accept any form of an apology from me and refused to speak to me.

I've done everything right this time by taking the opportunity to get to know him before jumping into a relationship. I prayed over it and gave everything thoughtful contemplation. Yet things still didn't work out, and I feel like I have lost for the second time because he broke up with me when I did nothing to warrant it. I am not an emotionally unavailable woman and do want to be in a loving and committed relationship. I am hurt and frustrated that guys seem so available until the moment that they have had me. What can I do to prevent this from happening. I asked all the right questions and got "yes I want to be with you." Once he had me, I was no longer interesting!

Have a dilemma of your own? Post it anonymously in Group Therapy for advice.

Leavened with baking soda rather than yeast, this quick and enticing version of cinnamon raisin bread from Running to the Kitchen comes together in next to no time.

Cinnamon bread you can feel good about eating for breakfast.

For more — and the recipe — visit her blog, and then be sure to share your food photos via Savory Sights on POPSUGAR Social or by starting your own blog. If you're on Instagram, then chime in on the conversation with the hashtag #savorysight.

Here's a post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post about what moms regret teaching their kids.

When you're a new parent, seeing your baby learn new things is nothing short of exhilarating! You photograph it, get it on video, share it on Facebook, blog about it, and create a great scrapbook. As they get older, though, sometimes what they pick up works against you. Moms in BabyCenter's community were talking about the things they regret teaching (intentionally or not) their children. I've pulled together a list of the top 10.

Related: Do You Cry More After Having Children?

1. Teaching them how to spell. Buh-bye days of c-o-o-k-i-e and S-a-n-t-a.
2. How to open the refrigerator. Clean up on aisle four!
3. The word "boobie." It's cute until you're in church and somebody wants a snack.
4. The words to any children's song you don't want to hear a bazillion times.
5. How to blow raspberries. It's absolutely adorable until you're covered in spit for the 10th time today.
6. How to turn on the iPad. Tech addiction obviously starts early.
7. Sarcasm. It's just so precious. Seriously.
8. How to open doors. "Mommy, what are you and Daddy doing in here?"
9. How to say "no" and other useful (sometimes profane) phrases.
10. How to unbuckle a car seat. What seemed like a handy thing to know turns parents into an octopus while driving and hearing that unsettling click.

What can you add to the list?

More great reads from BabyCenter:
How to Establish a Nap Schedule
Is Kim Kardashian Sacrificing Comfort For Style?
Why We Grieve With Fellow Moms When Tragedy Strikes
6 Yummy Dishes For Your Memorial Day Menu

If you've never tried a barre class before, then read these beginner tips, shared by our friends at Self!

With all the trendy barre studios popping up everywhere, it may seem like ballet-inspired workouts are just the latest fitness fad. But in fact, barre classes have been around since the '50s, when former dancer Lotte Burke opened her first studio in London.

Fast forward half a century(!) and Burke-inspired barre classes are more popular than ever. And tomorrow, Exhale Spas nationwide are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their signature class, Core Fusion Barre, with a day of free classes! Never taken a barre class before? Core Fusion cofounder Fred DeVito offers five things you should know.

1. Think quality over quantity. "This is not Insanity; this is not CrossFit," says DeVito. "We're not about how many reps you can do in a minute or how many pounds you can lift." Rather, most barre classes focus on precision and proper form; you'll do smaller, slower movements, but you'll definitely feel them because you're isolating specific muscle groups you're not used to using.
2. If you're doing it right, then you're going to shake — and feel that burn. "You're not going to look supergraceful doing these moves, and it's not going to feel easy — even if you think you're in good cardiovascular shape." (Don't be fooled by those tiny little hand weights; they really do get heavy!) Luckily, students are instructed to focus in on themselves, not to watch other people around them. "You can't be intimidated by what you look like — or by hard work," says DeVito.
3. Dress the part. "We encourage people to wear grippy socks, with little rubber nubs on the bottom; we sell our own and almost every other barre studio sells their own, as well. This keeps you from slipping when you're on the barre, and it's more sanitary than going barefoot." (Real fashionistas may want to check out in-studio footwear, too!) Another apparel tip: don't wear short shorts. You'll be doing a lot of inversions and open-leg poses, so capris or full leggings are a better bet. (More on what to wear to barre class here.)

Keep reading for more beginner barre tips.

The beachside rides, the colors, everything about this picture by Instagram user jennbailey0706 screams Summer — and we'll take it!

Have you been testing out your photography skills and snapped a shot you want to share? Submit your pics to our Cool Capture group or to Instagram with the #coolcapture hashtag, and your pic might be featured on the POPSUGAR Tech homepage. And don't forget to follow @popsugartech on Instagram!

Consider this a fresh take on a classic striped dress. Community member JackieGiardina kept it simple and summery in her chevron-print A-line frock in complementing shades of blue. She echoed the angular print of her dress in her structured metallic shoulder bag — keeping her look Summery and preppy — and added an element of the unexpected with a pair of leopard-print platforms for added personality.

Congrats, JackieGiardina!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and we just might feature you on POPSUGAR Fashion!