Summer's coolest trends: From a shorts suit to a maxi dress
Photo by Alvaro Goveia
Summer fest
Pretty pieces
Throw on a slouchy shape in a hippie print for a laid-back hit of '70s style.
Nine West hat, $48, The Bay. Shirt, $35, H&M. Shorts, $60, Winners. Expression black stone ring, $18, Expression white stone ring, $14, The Bay. Ram ring, coiled snake ring, snake ring, $40-$85, Jenny Bird. Falcon ring, $10/set of 3, H&M. Wood & gold bracelet set, wood, gold & white bracelet set, gold bracelet, gold & white bracelet, $7 each, Costa Blanca.
Anything turquoise
Add a little cowgirl kick with bright, punchy accessories in this classic summer shade.
Rachel Rachel Roy shirt, $89, The Bay. Pants, Guess (not available at press time). Shoes, $36, Forever 21. Palm rope necklace, $85, Jenny Bird. Turquoise pendant necklace, $13, Costa Blanca. Feather charm necklace, $7, Forever 21. Expression gold bracelet, $25, Panacea turquoise bracelet, $40, The Bay. Expression black stone ring, $18, Expression white stone ring, $14, The Bay. Ram ring, coiled snake ring, snake ring, $40-$85, Jenny Bird. Falcon ring, $10/set of 3, H&M.
Shorts suit
Rock a pair of stylish shorts with a luxe jacket for a new twist on tailoring. And trade your statement necklace for exotic extras like ornate rings and earrings.
Earrings, $15, H&M. Jacket, $80, top, $15, H&M. Shorts, $79, Guess. Ram ring, $85, coiled snake ring, $40, Jenny Bird. Expression black stone ring, $18, The Bay. Falcon ring, $10/set of 3, H&M.
White jeans
Top off simple whites with a pretty patterned jacket in a hot hue.
Jacket, $98, Loft. Theory top, $75, Holt Renfrew. Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren belt, $70, The Bay. Mossimo pants, $30, Target. Turquoise rings, $8/set of 3, H&M.
Dressed-up tank
A sleeveless blouse with feminine cut-outs is a great go-to option for any outfit.
Shirt, $69, Tristan. Panacea necklace, Panacea bracelet, $40 each, The Bay.
Beauty palette: Pixi Lid Last Shadow Pen in Shell Sheen, $18. Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Waterproof Mascara, $29. Shiseido Luminizing Satin Face Color in Starfish, $38. Yves Rocher Sexy Pulp Volume Gloss in Clear Coral, $19.
Rich indigo
Double up your denim with this summer's must-have two-pocket shirt. It's cool, sexy and the epitome of ease.
Shirt, $28, pants, $45, Old Navy. Denver Hayes belt, $35, Mark's. Wood tassel bracelet, coloured tassel bracelet, snake bracelet, $54-85, Jenny Bird. Ram ring, $85, snake ring, $60, Jenny Bird. Nine West hat, $48, The Bay.
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