Fossil Black Sunglasses with Rhinestone Heart Detail

My favorite piece of summer clothing is my pair of sunglasses. They are black with a rhinestone heart on each temple, and they’re Fossil brand. I got them at a department store. The sunglasses came with a great little bag that I can store them in when I’m not wearing them, that also doubles as a cleaning cloth for when they get dusty or smudged. When I wear my favorite sunglasses, I always feel so good about myself. Not only do they keep the sun out of my eyes, they help me feel like I’m making a statement: “Hey, look at me! I like to have fun!”

Samoan Print Summer Shirt

Among the many articles of clothing my email penpal from New Zealand has sent me is my favorite summer shirt. It is light tan, collarless, with short sleeves and a short row of black buttons at the neckline. It is from Samoa and the fabric is printed with black markings from that culture. I wear it with jeans or a skirt and it is a great conversation starter. Sometimes I wear it with a black stone necklace from the island nation of Vanuatu, also a gift. The shirt is a light cotton and very comfortable on a hot summer day.

My Perfect Little Hat

I used to work in a coffee shop and because of the health codes, we all had to wear some sort of headwear to keep our hair back. Everyone just wore baseball caps or bandannas but I rummaged through all the thrift stores until I found the perfect little hat. It’s an eggshell color and woven, almost like a really delicate wicker. It’s got just a little bit of a lid on it so it’s great for wearing out in the sun too and I end up wearing it all summer. There’s a little bow near the brim too that makes it just too adorable. And the totally neutral color means I can wear it with basically any outfit.

Retro Seventies Gold Sunglasses

I wore the same glasses for years and they were starting to fall apart. My cousin who is an optician noticed my situation and quietly presented me with retro frames from the early seventies, gold colored, square shaped wire rims. Eventually I got new glasses and I had him make the frames he had given me into sunglasses, which I wear all the time. The reason I like them is because receivng them was such a nice, unexpected gesture. Also, they are so far out of style that they are now unique, and I love hearing, “Cool sunglasses!” when I am out and about.

American Eagle Flip Flops from Payless

My favorite type of summer clothing would have to be my flip flops. Any other time of the year your feet get stuck in shoes, boots, or heels. However when summer rolls around flip flops become mandatory everyday wear. My favorites are ‘American Eagle’ brand from Payless. The come in such fun bright colors and very stylish designs, all the while managing to be fairly inexpensive. Styles can actually range from simple beach attire or to nicer yet still relaxed evening foot wear. There is just something about a great pair of flip flops, they instantly send a more relaxed and laid back message, which is what summer should be.

My Big Hollywood Sunglasses

My favorite sunglasses are my big Hollywood glasses; they’re white frames with dark lenses that have a purple tint. I bought them for about $5 at H&M two years ago. I love walking around NYC in the summer with them. Sometimes I put my Yankees hat on and pretend to be a celebrity and “hide” from the public eye in Starbucks or wherever I am. My boyfriend says they look like big alien eyes or Bono glasses but I can’t stop wearing them. They’re great for when I want to hide from the world and just be glamorous or just a day at the beach.

Scarves are in This Season

If you’re a bit of a fashionista who likes to keep up on current fashion trends, then a good tip to be in style for this summer is to wear colorful scarves. Either tied around your wrist, hair, or neck, bright scarves are very in this season, and is a cheap way to pull together summer outfits together so that they appear playful without being gaudy. Thiss is especially helpful if you’ve got drab looking last season clothes like I do. Tying a scarf around your hair is also a good alternative to hats if you’re not particularly fond of hat hair.

Propet Marina Walker Sandals

My absolute favorite summer footwear is my Propet Marina Walker sandals. In truth I wear them all year long, unless there is snow on the ground! They are the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn, and I feel they are versatile enough to wear anywhere, for almost any occasion. I wear them with shorts, pants, dresses and skirts. They are white leather, with two adjustable looping straps across the top of the foot, very feminine in appearance but extremely rugged and durable as they are made for walking. I have walked miles and miles in these sandals and have never had any issues with blisters or sore feet. They offer excellent arch support.

I love my sandals!

Target is My One-Stop-Shop for Summer

My favorite place to shop for summer clothes is Target. I love Target because their clothes are always reasonably priced and so cute. Target really has an innovative line of designers, and I can always find something cute for $15 or $20.

I’ve been buying things from this store for a long time, and I’ve gotten really cute dresses, pants, tops, and shoes there. In fact, my favorite pair of flip flops that has been with me for a long time came from Target. And they were on sale for $2!

They also have a decent return policy and I’ve never had a problem returning anything there when I had second thoughts about it.

Harley Davidson Sunglasses

My favorite sunglasses are always from Harley Davidson. The perfect design and fit works best for my busy and playful lifestyle. I first started purchasing the Harley Davidson glasses when my husband and I bought our new bike, but now I wear the glasses for everyday driving, working in the yard, and watching my kid’s play baseball. For me these very versatile and durable glasses are always money well spent. I used to have 2 or 3 different glasses for the different things I would do, annoying, but now these seem to work for just about anything. The many lens colors and designs can let you change your look without having to sacrifice the quality of your glasses. All of the glasses also come with a glass cleaning cloth and case. I would recommend trying the Harley Davidson Sunglasses to anyone!

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