While the most dedicated fashionistas may already be focusing on their upcoming fall wardrobe, I’m savoring the last few weeks of summer. There will be plenty of sweater weather ahead, but for now, it’s all about easygoing shorts and cute tops.
When things heat up, a summery sundress is easy to dress up or down — depending on how your day plays out. It’s the perfect canvas to convey your personal style, making it a must-have for your summer outfit rotation. I always try to look for ones in natural, breathable materials like this super-lightweight, 100% cotton denim. Linen and silk are good options, too.
Designed for both leisurely strolls or active adventures, walking shorts are the perfect combination of fashion and functionality. When they’re well-tailored and crafted with quality materials, they can take on an even more elevated role in your wardrobe.
When it comes to jeans, I’ve always been true blue to a cuffed, straight leg silhouette. I have even been known to buy jeans in a Tall length — just so I can get an extra big cuff. This pair also features a super high waist. Again, a look and feel I fully endorse.
When I say the day we shot this post was hotter than Hades, I’m not kidding. The entire Northeast was experiencing an epic heatwave that had all of us in meltdown mode. So pulling together this look was more about staying cool than looking cool. I did my best to achieve both.
If you’re of a certain age and you grew up in a city like I did (NYC in my case), then you know that if you had roof access, you had “tar beach” access. “Tar” comes from the tar paper most roofs were finished with, as hot as it sounds. And really nothing like a “beach,” except for the sun. And hopefully a passing breeze every now and then. But it was also a little slice of urban paradise when you didn’t have a local pool or beach. So these pics, inspired by this colorful sundress, are a nod to those times gone by. But not forgotten!
Is there an easier outfit to put together than a great pair of jeans, sneakers and a white tee? While the building blocks of this look might seem pretty basic, they don’t have to be. That’s where unique graphics, pops of color, and unexpected accessories make all the difference.
There’s no better time than summer to spice up your personal style — with brighter colors, bolder patterns, and whimsical details. While you can always slip into your favorite denim shorts and tee when running weekend errands, adding a few statement pieces to your warm-weather wardrobe can help create that fashion magic you might have been missing.
Orange is bold, energetic, and sometimes controversial. It’s an attention-grabbing color that tends to stand out. In Southeast Asia Buddhist monks wear orange to symbolize simplicity and spiritualism. Wearing orange makes me feel happy and uplifted. Paired with pink, its edge is definitely softened. I love it, especially in summer.
This look came together so easily, because it’s is all about some of my fashion faves — leopard print, great design, and layered neutrals. It starts with a summery sundress and finishes with accessories I will wear again…and again. And each piece, whether new or old, is from a brand I trust and love. And I think you will, too!