The Summery Of It All

With the warm weather creeping up on us, a girl can’t help but look ahead to the coming summer. Sunny days, bare legs… and don’t let us forget to mention, the beach! But how’s a girl supposed to prepare for the spring, especially after so many months hiding from the cold? Never fear, here’s a no-fail list that will get you from hot cocoa in your sweater to that unexpected road trip to Miami for Spring Break.

7. A white bikini: Trust me; you can pull off this look, even if you’re not Megan Fox. A simple, all-white bikini looks good on every skin type, from the pale to the chocolate brown, and the classic silhouette works for most body types.

6. A maxi dress: We know you swore to never let this one out of your closet again after it stormed city streets last summer. But when utilized properly, that maxi can be your best friend while you’re on vacation, since it pulls double duty as a beach cover-up and an evening dress.

5. A statement piece: A big, bejeweled necklace can class up even the most casual of outfits, making them suitable for nighttime. So when you walk into a room with enough costume jewelry to rival the queen, all eyes are going to be on you, not the tank top you have on underneath.

4. A pair of chino shorts (preferably in a bright color): The crisp tailoring of these shorts combined with a funky color, like fuchsia, makes them appropriate for both day and night. While you can wear them to that dressy casual brunch at the hotel, nothing screams ‘I’m here to party!’ quite like a pair of pink short shorts.


3. A plain white tee shirt: Do I even have to explain? You can wear this every day and no one would be the wiser.

2. A structured jacket: For chilly nights on the beach with that sweetie you spent all evening grinding on the dance floor, you need something to throw over your shoulders. It can be a super chic blazer, or something a little more relaxed- as long as it isn’t boyfriend baggy. Fit is key here, so a cinched safari jacket should do the trick, as the material keeps it casual while the shape gives it a little oomph.

1. And a sky-high heel: To show off those gams, girlie!

With these essentials, you can mix and match infinitely, depending on event. Throw the necklace on over your tee and chinos for an effortless party look, or pair your dress with heels and jacket for dinner at that swanky seaside restaurant.

And if all else fails, you can never go wrong with your bikini, some SPF, and a smile.