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Lovely lace
This lacy skirt is cute, comfy, and totally sweet. We promise: It’ll match with almost any top, and if you want to dress it up, just add some strappy wedges.
Lacy Lover Skirt, $16, urbanog.com
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Stylin’ satchel
This adorable satchel bag is perf for summertime! If you want a place to store some items, but don’t want to tote around a huge purse, then this bag is what you’re looking for. It glides over one shoulder, but isn’t too heavy. Sweet!
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Green glam
This high-low bright green dress can be worn with a cardigan or a jacket, and looks equally great barefoot and with heels. Match it with a tan belt for a more put together look, or add an accent color to make a real splash.
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Bold beads
Turquoise is the color that’s H-O-T this summer-it brings a new kind of bold to your style. We’ll be rocking this bracelet and necklace combo on the daily!
Left: Santa Fe Beaded Necklace, $15, nastygal.com
Right: Turquoise Concho Bracelet, $25, nastygal.com
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To dye for
Crop tops are so key right now. Even better? One with fringe. It’s so cute and cheap, but you could even try making it at home! Fun summer project, anyone?
Fringe Tie Dye Tee, $13, forever21.com -
Flirty floral
Bright floral prints are fun, girly and totally perfect for the summer—and this pleated skirt is no exception. You can dress this up with bow flats or keep it casual with leather flip-flops.
Short Floral Skirt, $12, forever21.com
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Sweet shorts
These simple shorts get ramped up the style totem pole with the addition of a big bow. Love the hunter green color—it’ll instantly tone down all your bright and bold tanks.
Spring Breath Shorts, $23, urbanog.com
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Seeing dots
This dress is cute dressed down with a big bag or dressed up with a bitty clutch. Get ready for summer fun, because you’ll want to boogie on the beach all night in this polka dotted beauty!
Soprano Print Ruffle Sleeve Shift Dress, $22, nordstrom.com
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Boho babe
We love this boho tribal-inspired shirt that can be worn over the shoulder. This shirt is totally versatile: Bring it to the beach as a cover up or wear it on a night out with some heels and bold jewelry.
Title Unknown Plains Neckalce Dolman Tee, $15, urbanoutfitters.com
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Stars and stripes
Show off your patriotic side! This red, white and blue patterned print will look fab on the beach this summer. A cute bandeau allows you to go girly and glam. Mix and match these pieces so you can rock even more sweet swimsuits!
Women's Mix & Match Bandeau Tops, $10, oldnavy.comWomen's Mix & Match String Bikini Bottoms, $10, oldnavy.com -
Seriously cool shades
These aviators are a perf thing to wear anytime: From babysitting at the park to hitting the pool with your besties, you’ll look super cute and classic.
Jane Aviator Glasses, $9, alloy.com
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Fierce footwear
Want a slice of style? Try wedges this summer for added height without sacrificing comfort. Just don’t rock them on the sand—it’s tough. (Check out our behind-the-scenes vid for proof!) Neutral wedges can tone down an already bold outfit, but bright patterned ones can add quite a kick!
Multicolor Strappy Espadrille Wedges, $23, gojane.com
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Tribal goddess
You’ll look awesome in this tribal patterned dress. A front pocket and woven belt make this dress perfect for a late lunch date—casual yet chic. Add some big, bold jewelry to this look to let your style shine!
Belted Aztec Printed Dress, $24, gojane.com
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Open season
An open-back tee is a total head-turner. Rock it over your bandeau top for a quick boardwalk stroll. Cute!
Jocelyn Tee, $20, alloy.com
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Lacy Sunnies
These lacy coral sunglasses are great for a day outdoors. Girly and glam, these shades are adorable and come in lots of colors, including teal, black, and yellow.
Lace Print Sunglasses, $24, freepeople.com
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Patterned pretties
Floral shorts are super trendy this summer. Both edgy and girly, these shorts rock! Dress these bottoms up with heels or keep it casual with cowboy boots, like our girl Swifty.
Floral Printed Shorts, $20, gojane.com
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Get wristed
Do you have tix to the arm party? These super girly bracelets each have unique patterns that scream summer! Mix in your standard gold bangles and chains, and you’ve got yourself a fiesta.
Savina Tonal Bracelet 4-Pack, $11, delias.com
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Hot hues
Fire red + cool cutouts mean this floral dress is bolder than bold. Rock this stunner with dangly earrings and simple sandals—that’s all you’ll need! Gotta love a frock that speaks for itself.
Open Back Floral Dress, $25, gojane.com
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Beach baby
We’re just gonna come right out and say it: This might be the perfect beach bag! Big enough to carry your shades, snacks, sunscreen and a beach read, we’re kind of obsessed with this printed carry-all.
Bright Ikat Crossbody, $17, delias.com
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Jammin’ jean jumper
The floral pattern and front buttons down this jean dress make it perfect for lazy summer days. Try it with a tank underneath and cute booties.
Tinseltown Denim For Lover Dress, $25, pacsun.com
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Fab fringe
Great with any summer dress, fringed out footwear adds an ethnic vibe. To spice up this shoe, try some neon nail polish this summer!
City Classified Cesar Camel Fringe Cuffed Thong Sandals, $23, lulus.com -
Urban chic
This psychedelic graphic print skirt is chic with a splash of tribal! Super trendy, match it with some bold bangles and a leather vest to edge things up.
Uptown Girl Skirt, $18, francescascollections.com
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Knit wit
Yes, this top is basically long sleeved, but it’s also the perfect summer coverup because of its light fabric. Try it with a printed skirt or your all-important denim cutoffs. A feather necklace adds a boho feel.
Kierra Miss Top, $15, pacsun.com
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Lace lover
These lacy shorts are the embodiment of chicness in the summer. Rock them with a printed blouse and a black blazer for a no-fail summer date night outfit. Adorbs!
Lush Pull-On Lace Shorts, $20, nordstrom.com
POSTED IN Fashion, sunglasses, cheap, trend, dresses, shoes, summer, accessories, jeans, swim, bags, comfortable, sweater, skirt, In the mag, June/July 2012