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.
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!
Despite temps that are still fairly cool, I’m determined to get my seasonal wardrobe switchover completed this weekend. I do this twice a year, and it’s a great way to assess what I loved wearing and what I did not. I also create keep, re-sell, and donate piles. And while these days I’m really focusing on downsizing my closet, I can also clearly make note of any new must-haves I’m missing.
Is the weather where you are as wacky as the weather here? These days, I can head out in jeans and a tee and end up in a cozy jacket like this one — with a little wind or rain thrown in for good measure. So a beanie paired with no socks is not as crazy as it might seem. Happy to report that starting today I’m leaning into the idea that it’s actually warm outside, so much so, that I got a sandal-ready pedicure!