I'll be honest: summer is not my favorite time of year. I simply melt in the heat and abhor the incessant sunshine bearing down on my delicate visage.
That being said, there are some things I enjoy about the warmer months. Ask anyone who knows me and they'll probably claim, that I always wear black. Not true! Sometimes in fall, winter, and spring I'll also wear gray or navy. See?
But summer is the time of year when I really bust out with the vibrant colors. And a pair of sandals I purchased the other day (don't ask about them, they're sold out in all but a 12 and I don't want the emails again reminding me of that fact. So sorry!) in vibrant turquoise have reignited my passion for this most summery of colors. Sure, coral's cool and gold's great, but for warm weather, nothing looks better against a tan - or freckles! - than turquoise. It's universally flattering, methinks.
Take the Queen Bee necklace to the right. A stunning combination of turquoise and smokey quarts nuggets with tiger's eye and Carnelian accent pieces, this chunky showstopper would look equally amazing with a strapless dress and gladiator sandals as it would with a brown summer-weight wool suit with a burnt orange camisole underneath. A necklace like this requires no earrings, no bracelets...no problem. It's a one-stop jewelry no brainer, in the best way possible. It retails for about $120.And if you're not familiar with Queen Bee yet and you live in D.C. (and you've apparently been living under a rock - kidding!), she's going to have a trunk show at her Hive this June. Discounts!
If heavy-duty semi-precious gems are not quite your thing, or - if you're like the DCGF - and you like to mix 'n' match high and low, then maybe this 30" turquoise-colored star necklace from Girl Props is just what you need.It retails for - and I'm not making this up! - $1.99. Yes, it's only two bucks. And I think it's adorable! I mean, seriously, throw it on over anything: a vintage t-shirt (from Goodwill, natch), a cotton dress, peeking out underneath a button-down blouse...the possibilities are endless. You just can't go wrong with stars as an accessory.
Oh my gosh! You know what it reminds me of? The stars that always surrounded Rainbow Brite and her friends! Total recall, yo.
And now, dear readers, I'm probably going to get myself into a heap of trouble, because I'm going to do something I thought I'd never do on this fashion blog: suggest a pair of Crocs as a stylish addition to one's summer wardrobe.I know, I know! But it's not the fugly gardening one's with the little thingy's on them (sorry, Mom). It's the brand-new Malindi design, a sort of sling-back flat, and I think the turquoise color is just adorable. And I have to tell you, I bought the Prima's a couple years back and they really are comfortable and I actually do wear them out in public. -sigh-
Plus, they only cost $30, which is pretty sweet for a pair of shoes that's lasted years now. There, I did it. I recommended Crocs. And I don't feel bad about it!
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