What's your summer look?
Summer can be a very exciting
time of the year. Cut-offs, cropped
tops, sandals, bikinis, big-brimmed
hats and a good summer bucket
list; for us young college students,
this is the weather most of us live
for. However, usually what I see
when peering through my cat-eye
sunglasses is young folk who are
too afraid to play with any type of
summer look.
Summer is THE time to make good use of colour, prints and themes.
Don't get me wrong — I think summer should be a very relaxing and carefree time for all of us — I just think that summer is the perfect time to adopt a fashion persona. There are three fashion personas that I find making a comeback:
Pretty Wicked: This is the new adaptation of the hippie — it's the modern flower girl. It's all about pastels and eyelet lace. The best way to channel this up-to-date peacekeeper is through feminine dresses with delicate accessories and minimal makeup. This look is supposed to be young and flirty. Keeping things simple, classic and slightly elegant is a great way of channeling this look. Think casual wedding flower girl with a hint of maturity. Be inspired by flowing dresses and cute flats, and channel your inner Miss Dior Cherie.
Store: Forever 21
Old and “Out There”: As we get older, I find our style goes in one of two directions: it either gets wild or it doesn't. Some people find their fashion freedom in their old age. I find that these seniors finally begin to realize that nobody really cares what you wear as much as you do, so you might as well have fun with it. And believe it or not, they are SO right. Young people need to start experimenting with not just laid-back looks but with fine garments in riskier colours. Personally I feel as though Versace's collection for H&M was the perfect opportunity for young folk to stock up on some great bright pieces. Think cropped boleros in a bright hue paired with some great cigarette capris and a strapless corset top. Think mature silhouettes with young and fun prints and colours.
Stores: H&M and French Connection
'90s Trouble: My personal favourite, this look has to do with looking back to previous years of teenage revelry and using those carefree attitudes to influence our decision-making. I'm talking about high-waisted stonewashed shorts, long hair that hasn't been meticulously coiffed and making every day a no-makeup day. It's about focusing on what you're doing that day instead of how you'll look when you're doing it. When dressing with this as an influence, think band t-shirts paired with Keds or Converse sneakers. You should feel relaxed, at ease; think friendship bracelets and funky-coloured nail polish. This is my favourite look because it's young and free. Many people think too much about how they're going to look during the day, but these '90s troublemakers focus more on what adventures the day will bring them.
Store: American Apparel
This summer, get risky, try new things and have FUN. It's better to say you tried it and it didn't work than never having tried it at all.
Summer is THE time to make good use of colour, prints and themes.
Don't get me wrong — I think summer should be a very relaxing and carefree time for all of us — I just think that summer is the perfect time to adopt a fashion persona. There are three fashion personas that I find making a comeback:
Pretty Wicked: This is the new adaptation of the hippie — it's the modern flower girl. It's all about pastels and eyelet lace. The best way to channel this up-to-date peacekeeper is through feminine dresses with delicate accessories and minimal makeup. This look is supposed to be young and flirty. Keeping things simple, classic and slightly elegant is a great way of channeling this look. Think casual wedding flower girl with a hint of maturity. Be inspired by flowing dresses and cute flats, and channel your inner Miss Dior Cherie.
Store: Forever 21
Old and “Out There”: As we get older, I find our style goes in one of two directions: it either gets wild or it doesn't. Some people find their fashion freedom in their old age. I find that these seniors finally begin to realize that nobody really cares what you wear as much as you do, so you might as well have fun with it. And believe it or not, they are SO right. Young people need to start experimenting with not just laid-back looks but with fine garments in riskier colours. Personally I feel as though Versace's collection for H&M was the perfect opportunity for young folk to stock up on some great bright pieces. Think cropped boleros in a bright hue paired with some great cigarette capris and a strapless corset top. Think mature silhouettes with young and fun prints and colours.
Stores: H&M and French Connection
'90s Trouble: My personal favourite, this look has to do with looking back to previous years of teenage revelry and using those carefree attitudes to influence our decision-making. I'm talking about high-waisted stonewashed shorts, long hair that hasn't been meticulously coiffed and making every day a no-makeup day. It's about focusing on what you're doing that day instead of how you'll look when you're doing it. When dressing with this as an influence, think band t-shirts paired with Keds or Converse sneakers. You should feel relaxed, at ease; think friendship bracelets and funky-coloured nail polish. This is my favourite look because it's young and free. Many people think too much about how they're going to look during the day, but these '90s troublemakers focus more on what adventures the day will bring them.
Store: American Apparel
This summer, get risky, try new things and have FUN. It's better to say you tried it and it didn't work than never having tried it at all.
