Playing it cool with summer accessories
And while you could choose to drop a pretty penny building your collection of fashion add-ons ($2,329 sunglasses, anyone?), you certainly don’t have to. With stores like Target, H&M, and Wet Seal at your fingertips, you can find sweet accessories that won’t break the bank. The trick is to buy pieces that can go with more than one outfit. So first survey the contents of your closet, and then check out our top 5 list of essential summer accessories.
A good pair of sunglasses can glamorize even the most casual of outfits. But make sure you find a pair that works well with the shape of your face. Here’s a tip: Use this interactive guide to find your face shape and the type of sunglasses that will look best on you. Then start shopping! This year, we’re digging these playful tortoise cat-eye frames, just $14.50 at Torrid.
During the summer, you’re always on the go. And when you’re hopping from barbecues, to the mall, to your friend’s house, to the beach, you’re going to need a bag big enough to hold everything from sunscreen to a change of clothes. So go big or go home with a pretty, oversize bag in a bright, sunny color. We love this Calypso St. Barth Jute-Based Tote in Turquoise, just $19.99 at Target.
Nothing says casual-chic like a sassy wide brim hat, and lucky for us, the 2011 summer fashion collections are packed with them. Anyone can wear this daytime look, but it looks particularly trendy on curvier girls (yee-haw!). Just make sure to wear your hat at a slight angle, with the dip in the brim coming down over the left or right side of your face. This floppy bow hat from Wet Seal caught our eye at only $10.50.
When the thermometer starts to hit 90 degrees, most of us aren’t eager to pile on the makeup. So skip the heavy stuff, and opt for a fresh, clean face with just a swipe of bright lip gloss. You’ll feel put together, but not weighted down. The best part? There’s a zero-percent risk of your makeup melting off your face (yeah, we’ve been there)! We’re totally into Hard Candy Glossaholic Lip Gloss, especially in Tipsy and Fairy, for only $5.00 at Walmart. After all, a girl can never have too many sparkles.
Summer fashion is all about flowy shapes and simple colors, so why not turn up the volume of your outfit with a piece of bold, chunky jewelry? Here’s where you can really let your personal style come out to play. Check out second-hand shops for totally unique and fun pieces, or shop sales online. You really don’t have to spend a lot to find something sparkly. We’re infatuated by this line of summery rings for $9.90 each at Avenue.com that feature animals like salamanders, birds, seahorses, and honey bees. Too cute, right?
What about you? How will you be accessorizing this summer?
Photo by:kelly ann t
By June 14
Fact: whatever your size or shape, accessories are a stylish girl’s best friend. It’s true! Just a couple of well chosen pieces can take any outfit from ho-hum to glam-tastic at the speed of light.
Sunglasses
A large tote
A wide brim hat
Lip gloss
Bold jewelry
