Tag Archives: summer style

Awesomely Affordable: Summer Styles From GAP For $60 Or Less

Winona Dimeo-EdigerMay 15, 2012 //
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The other day,I popped into the GAP and was pleasantly surprised by their summer collection, which is full of simple, streamlined pieces in bright colors and fun patterns. I especially loved their fresh take on the T-shirt dress and an epically fabulous sunhat that instantly made me feel like Sophia Loren. Click through to check out 10 of GAP’s sunny weather essentials for $60 or less…

10 Under $50: Mango
Cute spring items from Mango that don't cost a fortune. 11 Photos »
Must Haves: Yellow Dresses
This sunny color is a summer essential! 8 Photos »
Wedge Sandals For Summer
10 colorful pairs for $50 or less! 11 Photos »

Shopping Guide: 7 Breezy Blouses

Winona Dimeo-EdigerMay 3, 2012 //
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Lightweight blouses are the perfect garment for spring and summer. They pair equally well with trousers as they do with denim cutoffs, which makes them perfect for warm days at the office or weekend adventures. Click through to check out seven of our favorite breezy styles in a rainbow of colors!

Wedge Sandals For Summer
10 colorful pairs for $50 or less! 11 Photos »
10 Under $50: Nasty Gal
Weird name, awesome clothes. 11 Photos »
Shopping Guide: Skater Skirts
Fun, flirty, and flattering--try one for yourself! 8 Photos »

Super Girly-Girl Jellies

Jessica WakemanMay 3, 2012 //
Skater Skirts
Seven adorable skater skirts for spring. 8 Photos »
Breezy Blouses
Light blouses for summer that are office-appropriate, too. 8 Photos »
Workout Duds
Workout clothes cute enough to wear outside the gym. 11 Photos »

Unless your name is Courtney Stodden and you are content to frolick on the sand in six-inch stilettos, you are probably in the market for some beachy footwear right now. These Express jellies are glossy, easily-washable, and super-feminine with their big bow in the front. Buy a couple pairs and match ‘em to your pedicure. You are trying to get that cute lifeguard’s attention, aren’t you? [$24.90, Express]

Awesomely Affordable: 13 Bandeau Bikinis That Don’t Cost A Fortune

Amelia McDonell-ParryApril 10, 2012 //
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You guys, I simply cannot stay silent for a moment longer. The cost of swimwear is too damn high! It’s. Too. Damn. High. I’m going to Mexico in a month so I’ve been on the hunt for a new bikini to bring with me and wear basically 24/7 while I’m there. But I am seriously appalled by how much swimwear designers are charging for these scant pieces of fabric. Who wants to spend $200 on something that is going to spend the majority of its time soaking in chlorine or salt water, chafing against sand, and fading in the sun? Who wants to spend $200 on something that is, for most of us, sort of depressing to shop for because it illuminates our unfair body image issues? NOT ME. AND NOT YOU. That’s why I am taking it upon myself to track down the best swimsuits in a variety of styles under $75, that way you still have money to spend on, you know, getting to the beach(or pool or lake or swimming hole) in the first place.

First up: bandeaus! This is my ideal bikini style because I really don’t like tanlines on my shoulders or chest — all of these bandeau tops (with matching/coordinating bottoms) come with a strap/straps that you can either untie or remove, that way you can still feel secure when you’re running through the waves. Click on to see what I’ve picked!

10 Under $50
Check out these cheap finds from Ruche. 11 Photos »
10 Under $50
Awesomely affordable finds from American Eagle Outfitters. 11 Photos »
10 Under $50
awesomely affordable from loft
Awesomely affordable finds from LOFT! 11 Photos »

Summer Trend: Stacked Friendship Bracelets

StyleList HomeAugust 14, 2011 //

ummer camp dressing is the antithesis of style — Color War T-Shirts, unflattering denim overalls and hiking socks typically fill the cubbies of eager campers — but one trend we’re ready to revive is the friendship bracelet. No longer reserved for 14 years old BFFs, this tradition is an easy way to add a playful spin to your adult wardrobe. Pair your bright and braided jewelry with a menswear-inspired watch or sophisticated bangles. Lately, designers and DIY-enthusiasts have been incorporating rhinestone gems to give the playful jewelry a touch of glam. Read more… Keep reading »

Summer Hairstyle Tips For Every Length And Texture

StyleList HomeJuly 23, 2011 //

Whether summer is a hair-raising or hair-flattening time for you, the heat, humidity and sun can turn anyone’s bad hair day into a bad hair season.

Luckily, there are some tricks of the trade to help you rock your locks all summer long.

But you might want to alter your length based on your locale. “Depending on where you live, longer hairstyles are great for summer,” says celebrity stylist and salon owner, Billy Lowe. “This gives way to those sexy wind-blown locks that seem effortless. But in humid environments where hair may have a tendency to swell, shorter styles are often en vogue and they are easier to maintain.”

Each hair length and texture should also be treated with specific direction during the steamy summer months. Here are tips for every type. Read more… Keep reading »

Take It To The Max

Amelia McDonell-ParryMay 9, 2011 //

Let me tell you a secret: sometimes, when I am feeling supremely lazy, I will wear a maxi dress all day long and then sleep in it that night. I mean, a maxi dress is essentially just a nice-ish looking nightgown, so can you blame me? Well, one maxi dress I won’t be wearing to bed this spring is this slightly dressier version from Gap. Available exclusively online, I love the subtle grey and cream print, racer back, and sexy keyhole in the front. Perfect worn with simple flats during the day and colorful wedges at night, throwing on a fitted denim jacket to keep warm. I’ll figure out my PJ situation later.

[$89.95 Gap]

Shopping Guide: 7 Almost-Formal Shorts

Winona Dimeo-EdigerMay 4, 2011 //
Shopping Guide: 7 Almost-Formal Shorts
I’m still not totally on board with the formal shorts thing. No matter the fabric, I feel like shorts are inherently a more casual choice than skirts or trousers. That being said, the formal-ish shorts that are filling the stores right now are adorned with a little something extra — ribbon belts, bows, leather trim, foldover waistbands or embellished hems — that make them seem exponentially more special than a pair of denim cutoffs. After the jump, seven options perfect for Sunday brunches with your girlfriends, wandering around an art museum, or date night with your lover.
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5 Cute And Comfy Style Tips For Summer

Jamie BrownAugust 22, 2010 //

Consider two simple but sweet words when you’re deciding on your personal summer style: “comfy” and “cute.” Come on now, ladies, do you really want to spend another hot (make that really hot) summer trying to squeeze into a rib-crushing top or balancing atop sky-high heels? If you’re looking for a new romantic interest, men like to approach women who like themselves, just as they are. So consider these five simple summer style tips before you hit up your favorite stores. Keep reading »

Just Because It’s Hot Doesn’t Mean You Need To Be A Hot Mess

Lily QAugust 13, 2009 //

I sweat like a beast when it’s hot out and I’m running around. There. I said it. I’m so not that girl who somehow looks perfectly composed as I enter the cool air-conditioned office from the punishing 90-degree heat outside. Sorry. But my personal heat-induced nastiness has given me time and incentive to find ways to contain the terribleness. Here’s how to keep the moisture at bay on those days when it’s very, very clear that you’re minutes away from looking like a hot mess. Keep reading »

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