Summer Wardrobe Essentials

So I know not everyone everywhere has been experiencing the glorious weather I have been.  80 degrees and sunshine, could life get any better?  But when I can wear flip flops outside, it reminds me of summer, and knowing summer is close (and yet so far) excites me.  I loathe winter, partially because I can’t handle the cold but also because of the clothes I am forced to wear.  A giant overcoat that practically swallows me, no thanks!  Layers upon layers of shirts that I eventually have to shed because of the heat indoors, ugh!  Clunky Ugg boots that make my feet sweat, ew!  Summer is calling me, and I’m ready with my wardrobe.  Hope you are too, and if not, I’ve got you covered:

 

1.  Dress Up Your Feet!  I wear anklets year round just because they remind me of summer.  But summer is the only time your feet can be fashionable with anklets and toe rings and painted nails.  So let your feet know flip flop season is almost here.

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2.  Black short shorts.  These bad boys go with anything and everything.  Plus, you can either pair them with a T-shirt for a casual look, wear a blouse to dress ’em up, and you can even wear stockings under them in case it’s not warm enough to expose your bare skin.  

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3.  White is in.  And because white goes with anything…why not own a pair of white pants?!  White’s a blank canvas, so your own unique style can shine through.

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4.  Strapless dresses!  There’s nothing like exposing them shoulders, and you certainly cannot do that in winter without getting frostbite.  Summer’s about showing skin, so go get a cute dress!

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5.  Sun’s out guns out, baby!  The classic tank top is an essential summer staple.  You can throw a cardigan over it, layer them, or just rock one by itself.  And they come in a plethora of colors.  I’m pretty sure I own the color spectrum.

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6.  Toms, Toms and more Toms.  But, go for crazy patterns and bold colors because white is in and white goes with anything, and your black shorts, will as well.  Make your Toms loud and proud.

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7.  Graphic Tees never go out of style.  And especially band tees because we all know summer is the time for concerts galore.  Warped Tour is only 118 days away.

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Cheers to sun, sand, and summer!

 

 

 

 

The Beanie

The indispensable winter garb I will never leave the house without, is not a winter coat (though I should consider it), but a beanie.

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Specifically, a Neff beanie, for it puts all other beanies to shame.  What could this simple hat possibly add to my outfit or my life?  Everything.

The beanie is typically associated with hipsters nowadays, but that’s when it is paired with all other hipster essentials, i.e. a plaid shirt, to-go cup of coffee, Vans, skinny jeans, an iPhone, and a music library filled with bands and artists no one has ever heard.  The beanie is versatile, and instantly makes anyone look cool.  I’ve witnessed it, and my friends agree, once they place a beanie on their head, they feel a tad more awesome.  I can’t explain this phenomenon, it just is.  So that’s partly why I must sport a beanie, but of course there’s more to it than awesomeness.

A beanie goes with everything, especially in the winter.  A beanie and a jacket looks classic, but once the jacket comes off and your shirt is revealed, the beanie still complements one’s outfit.  A beanie adds a certain quality of coziness to more feminine garb, such as dresses and skirts; paired with jeans, the beanie displays a slight edginess or comfort, depending upon the rest of one’s look.  The beanie can also illustrate one’s laid back mood.  Basically the beanie can and will be anything you want it to be in an outfit.  And since beanies come in any color from the spectrum, it can even match your mood.

Apart from style, the beanie is also practical.  Ears cold?  Then put on a beanie.  Hair untamable today?  Then wear a beanie.  The beanie is not only stylish, but functional.

The beanie is also a conversation starter: “Hey cool beanie, can I try it on?”  And so begins playful banter and discussion of the beanie amongst friends or strangers.

You can not go wrong in wearing a beanie.  So next time you decide to go outside and conquer the cold, be sure there’s a beanie on your head.