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| At last, blue skies and sunshine have replaced gray | | | | jewelryâ online to find a variety of |
| drizzle and chilly temperatures, and long pants and | | | | affordable styles. Just be sure to check return |
| those hideous foam clown shoes known as Crocs are | | | | policies before ordering online. |
| making way for cute sundresses and sandals. In | | | | ⢠Minidresses. Popsicle-inspired colors and |
| short, summer is here, and fashionable people | | | | simple, flattering patterns make these carefree |
| everywhere are taking a look into their closets so | | | | dresses a no-brainer option for summer dressing. |
| see whatâs what. If youâre looking | | | | Kirsten Dunst, Katherine Heigl, Molly Sims and Kate |
| to upgrade your wardrobe and get in on the summer | | | | Hudson are fans of the minidress, which can go from |
| fashion trends of celebrities and celebrity stylists, look | | | | beach to dinner effortlessly. Three to try: Michael |
| no further. Hereâs a peek at the styles that | | | | Korsâ jersey A-line tunic dress ($65), Gap |
| are hot this season; and the good news is that, | | | | striped terry sweatshirt dress ($45) and Ella Moss |
| because many of these picks are classics, you | | | | sleeveless dress with button detail ($178). |
| probably already own a piece or two (meaning | | | | Also in for summer: |
| youâll be able to splurge on a few extras.) | | | | ⢠Cute, non-fussy beach cover-ups. The look |
| Weâve got the top picks for clothes, shoes | | | | is simple and functional; donât overdo. Think |
| and even accessories that no A-list celeb or | | | | a simple cotton tank in one cheerful color (steer clear |
| self-respecting fashionista will want to be without this | | | | of black or brown!) or a graphic floral print. |
| summer. Read away, figure out what looks you can | | | | Itâs very European to wear a matching |
| rock, and get shopping! Fun! | | | | swimsuit and coverup combo; only sport this look if |
| Choose it: | | | | you want attention. |
| ⢠Jean shorts. Kate Moss, Jessica Simpson | | | | ⢠Lavender pearl jewelry. We already said |
| and Lindsay Lohan are fans of the jean short, which | | | | that luminous freshwater pink pearls go great with |
| they can dress up or down. Choose a pair in a dark | | | | summer fashions and sun-kissed skin. Equally hot? |
| wash that fits well, meaning the shorts | | | | Metallic lavender pearls. Theyâre a new twist |
| donât ride up in the crotch and | | | | on classic white and they flatter every skin tone. |
| donât sit too high on the waist. Opt for a | | | | ⢠Shell jewelry. Toss on a shell cuff bracelet |
| pair that falls mid-thigh for the most flattering look. | | | | or mother-of-pearl pendant for chic summer style. |
| Do like Nicky Hilton does and pair shorts with flats, a | | | | Natural materials look gorgeous against summer skin |
| chic jacket and an oversize bag; the Britney Spears | | | | (the kind that comes from self-tanner, natch). |
| faded cutoff short-short look is so tacky. | | | | ⢠Straw hats. Find a big, floppy hat with a |
| ⢠Tie espadrilles. Eva Longoria and Carmen | | | | wide brim that will cover your head completely (save |
| Electra rock this look, which calls attention to your | | | | your skin now; it will thank you later). A black ribbon, |
| ankles and is flattering on most everyone. Pair your | | | | straw flowers or some sort of simple accent is |
| tie espadrilles with skirts, or cropped pants or jeans. | | | | always cute. (Jessica Alba is a fan of the straw hat, |
| (If youâre wearing a mini, though, | | | | and sports one in InStyle.) |
| itâs best to stick with flats; the shoe should | | | | ⢠Metallic nails. Keep nails short to rock this |
| be the focus of the outfit, and a mini is just too | | | | trend, of which Mischa Barton is a fan. Two polishes |
| much.) And keep the ties to a minimum, meaning if | | | | to try: Maybelline Express Finish Advanced Wear |
| your shoes have ties, donât choose pants or | | | | Fast-Dry Nail Enamel in Silver Speed, available in |
| a top that does too. | | | | drugstores, and Essie Loophole, available in salons. |
| ⢠Thong sandals. Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate | | | | ⢠Waterproof mascara. A must-have summer |
| Moss and Reese Witherspoon are fans of this chic | | | | accessory, waterproof mascara will have you looking |
| style, which looks great with jeans, shorts and | | | | chic après swimming without the dreaded |
| minidresses. Opt for a natural material, or get in on | | | | raccoon eye. Almay, Bourjois, Clinique and Max Factor |
| the metallic trend by choosing silver sandals. J. Crew, | | | | all make great waterproof mascaras. Tip: Lighten up |
| Nine West, Banana Republic, Mia, Miu Miu and Gucci all | | | | for summer by trying something other than basic |
| make great, classic styles. | | | | black. Brown mascara, green mascara and blue |
| ⢠Oversize sunglasses. Think Victoria | | | | mascara are al unexpected eye-poppers. |
| Beckham, Katie Holmes, Sienna Miller, Lauren Conrad | | | | ⢠Last but certainly not least (my derm made |
| and Kylie Minogue. Styles we like: Try Roger Vivier | | | | me include this): Donât forget the ultimate |
| specs in hot fuchsia for $445, or glossy plastic | | | | summer accessory: sunscreen. |
| oversize sunglasses from Dior, although be warned: | | | | Lose it: |
| Though gorgeous, these babies retail for $260. If you | | | | ⢠French pedicures. So over. Choose |
| canât afford to splurge, Forever 21 makes a | | | | universally flattering coral or a berry pink instead. |
| similar pair for $4.80. I also picked up a great pair of | | | | Even the natural look is better than the dreaded |
| white oversize glasses with rhinestone detail from Old | | | | French pedicure. (Ditto for the French manicure.) |
| Navy for $8. Now, if my puppy chews on them, I | | | | ⢠Crocs: Câmon, you donât |
| wonât be that upset (unless they cause an | | | | honestly think they look good, do you? Only Bozo |
| intestinal blockage that costs, say $2000 to fix). | | | | and Kinko should have these in their closets. |
| Donât laugh, itâs happened. | | | | ⢠Denim short-shorts: They donât |
| ⢠Straw or canvas tote. Stash your | | | | work for Britney, and they wonât work for |
| sunscreen and beach reads in the must-have summer | | | | you. |
| accessory: the classic tote. Of course, LL Bean | | | | ⢠Cropped tops: Exposing your belly is |
| makes the ultimate canvas beach bag (add your | | | | passé. Give it up. |
| initials or your name for fun and practical purposes), | | | | ⢠Extreme low-rise jeans: So over. |
| or try J Crew, Lilly Pulitzer or Landâs End. | | | | ⢠Layered chains: While the look is still in, |
| Want to add poochie? Wagwearâs doggy | | | | itâs far too heavy for summer. Stick to |
| bag has a cut out for his head. Straw totes are great | | | | simple jewelry in natural materials, like pearls, |
| too. Just type âstraw toteâ into | | | | mother-of-pearl, coral, shell and wood. |
| any search engine and take your pick. | | | | ⢠Clothes that must be constantly tugged, |
| ⢠Pink pearls. What better way to | | | | pulled at and fussed with. Guess what, girlfriend? |
| accessorize casual beachwear than with the | | | | They donât fit. Toss them to your little sis, |
| seaâs own gemstone? White pearls are | | | | or get thee to a tailor. |
| classic and elegant, but natural pink pearl jewelry, | | | | Now that you know what to wear (and what not to |
| with its softly flattering rosy luster, are perfect | | | | wear), itâs time to evaluate your closet and |
| against summer skin (Ciara is a fan.) Choose classic | | | | get shopping. Remember, though, that you |
| looks like pink pearl studs, a pink pearl pendant (a | | | | donât have to adopt every trend. Styles |
| pink pearl strand might be a bit too stuffy for the | | | | come and go and theyâre definitely not |
| beach, although itâs great for the office), or | | | | trendy if theyâre stuck in your closet never |
| a pink pearl ankle bracelet to work the look. Simple | | | | to be seen. Instead, pick a few pieces that work for |
| yet elegant, pink pearls go with everything. | | | | you (I love all these summer trends, but the ones |
| Theyâre a no-brainer accessory, | | | | that really work for me are straw hats, lavender |
| theyâre timeless, and, since natural pink | | | | pearls, minidresses and tie espadrilles) and make |
| pearls come from freshwater mussels, they | | | | summer 2007 your season to shine. |
| wonât break the bank. Search for | | | | |