Stripes, Cheetah, and Tanning

I'm struggling right now ladies: struggling with being so pale in an Arizona summer. And I know I should just embrace it because that's what I was born with and love it because my husband loves it, BUT........

Here are a few of my problems when it comes to tanning:

1. I don't tan. Like, at all. I just burn and then turn white again.
2. H will not let me get a spray tan. He hates it when I look fake. [He also hates eyelash extensions and acrylic nails. Unfortunately, those are two of my favorite things.]
3. Tanning lotion always results in looking too orange or streaky. Maybe I just suck at putting it on? Maybe I'm using the wrong stuff?
4. I CAN'T GET TAN.

Right now I own the Sun tanning lotion, and I may try to apply it again one of these days, but it's just a little too obvious. And I feel like it comes off within a few days?? I've heard really good things about Million Dollar Tan, but I still am very apprehensive when it comes to spending money on any kind of tanning product, because it just hasn't worked for me. Any suggestions when it comes to tanning? I feel like I've tried everything, and I just want to be tan. Not dark, I just need a little color ladies!

Top: Old Navy // Skirt: J. Crew Factory // Shoes: Charlotte Russe [old] // Clutch: Clare Vivier // Bracelets: A-Thread c/o, J. Crew Factory // Sunnies: HelloFab

Side note: Not crazy about these shoes with this outfit. It's the worst when you realize something like that a little too late. ALSO-- I am in the market for some amazing distressed jeans. I have my eye on these [sooo expensive--can't decide if they're worth it or not] and these [they don't have my size.] Any other suggestions?

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xoxo,