Summer Trends

This season has two of the most difficult looks to pull off all rolled into one season.  Yes, the designers and big box stores would like you to believe that making these looks are as simple as shopping in their stores.  Unfortunately, this is just not the case.

Floral Trends

Some love this oldie but goodie trend, and then their are those who just don't find this look as chic as it is claimed to be.  I will let you decide on whether this look is appropriate for you, but if keep these details in mind the next time you are considering buying a floral print to add to your wardrobe it might help you pull this off.  There are a few factors that play a big roll in how floral works on you.  First, the size of the print.  Remember that the size of the floral print must match your body size.  The smaller your frame the smaller the print and moves up as your frame moves up.  If you have floral prints in your closet from 20lbs and 5 years ago, it may be time to update this look.  The second aspect of this look is color.  Remember you skin tone when purchasing any new pieces.  Just because neon is in, doesn't mean that neon pink is a look your tone can pull off.

Monochromatic Trends

Monochromatic looks this year are tough to integrate into your wardrobe because this requires keeping within one designer label.  Most people don't shop this way, so it can make this look difficult to shop for.  Keeping within one label can help you combat the color variations that can make this look chic and move it into the scary trends category.   If you do find multiple brands that keep this trend looking great, make sure you keep in mind the material and its care.  Over time, color fades and if the materials are not fading equally, after two to four wears, this look may loose its luster along with its fashionable standing.


These two trends combined with neon colors being front and center this season make finding the right look for you this season both difficult, and time consuming.  If you don't have the time to spend making sure you get this look right, keep these two options in mind.  The first being find a Stylist.  A Stylist has the expertise to make this look work for you, an this is more affordable than you might think.  Your other option is to kindly bow out of shopping these trends, and stick with updating your staples.  Regardless of the season you can always find staple pieces in nearly any store.  This could be the break you needed to update your classics.  Happy shopping!