Sublime Summer Style

Lets face it, everyone wants that full proof outfit. No matter where you are or what you’re doing, you’re outfit has to work. This always needs to be appropriate for any situation...cant be too casual or too dressy. You can do the basic business look of black cigarette pants with a white button up & pumps. But hello, Florida… Summer...you don’t want to be a sweaty mess wearing all that clothes and everyone decides to hang out at the beach. Accommodating to the season, here being summertime (and the living’s easy) pants are too out of the norm for right now, especially that basic outfit. Here's my suggestion for a on-point outfit that'll work for all locations and type of entertainment.

1. Big now are big faces. It’s as easy as that; find a tee with a face on it. Doesn't matter who's it is, just make it clear. Get that artsy, urban graphic shirt and make it work. Forever XXI has 2 cute tops I found in less than five seconds. Gotta dig a little through that jungle of mess they have but once you find it, you'll know. Don’t go for the complicated over the top design on the t-shirt; remember where thinking appropriate for most events.


2. Bottoms now, its summer, you have to go with shorts. Don’t come out all hoochie-mama miss fab with your booty shorts. Think 70's what your mom would wear. Yep, high waisted denim, the perfect cut for sucking it in but still feeling breezy to show off a summer tan. Don’t let the shorts wear you in that they overpower half your body and look like they’re starting to eat you! Keep it simple, a button-up cut, I think zippers are tacky for this style and maybe pockets unless you want that pressed look. Here's my pick from the amazing Kate Moss Topshop:

3. Shoes, the most important part. I usually start from the shoes up but you can go either way with this outfit, that’s why I love it. Go with either a cork or wooden wedge, or peep toe heals, a high top sneaker or ballet flats. Pumps I’m not going to worry about because every lady should have that emergency pair in their car. Ballet flats are simple, find them wherever, you can’t mess that up. But the high tops, so many people wear these ginormous marshmallow kicks that kill the whole outfit. I said it was a full proof outfit but shoes make everything. Don’t pick moon shoes! That’s all I ask. My two yes's are somewhat smurf-ish but now is the best time to wear this color.


4. To complete the outfit depends on the place as far as accessories go. It's common sense here: hoops or a long necklace, a skinny belt/chain belt, cardigan, you get the picture, and less is more with accessories so dress apropo. As Coco said always take one piece of before you leave the door… listen to Chanel!