Summer Favs

I thought I should write a lighter, breezier post this time since the last one was more of a rant. Um, so I just realized that I haven't really talked about fashion much, and not that I'm a crazy, diva fashionista, but I do have my tastes. So I will just share 5 items of clothing/products I think are hot this summer, and 1 I think should definately be on the not list...

1) The Strawed Fedora

I don't know whether it was Jason Mraz or Carly Rae Jepsen in her music video for Tug-of-War that got me hooked on these cute hats but I think they're amazing and perfect for the summer and not just for going to the beach. Not only are they stylish but they protect your head from intense mr. sunshine.

2) The Sweet Jumper

This adorable one-piece outfit comes strapless and with straps. The material is light and thus comfortable and great for any occasion whether it be a casual chill-out day with friends or a date/night out with the girls, just glam up the look with some pretty jewelery and voilà!

 3) Summer Make-up

  For me personally, summer make-up is all about looking natural, which means the complete opposite of caking on everything in your make-up bag. I like shimmery peaches, pinks, pearls, golds and bronzes. Look for tones and tints that compliment your skin tone. Pick a good mascara (I love L'Oreal voluminous water-proof) to brighten up your eyes and some moisturizing chapstick with an SPF of at least 15.

4) Gladiators and Topsiders

The nice thing about gladiators is that they go with pretty much anything, from shorts to pants to dresses and skirts. It took a while for them to grow on me but they eventually did. However I'm only a fan of the low cut ones, the high strap, calf-embracing ones I feel are trying a little too hard. Topsiders are shoes that I've always had a crush on, I think they look great on both men and women. And tell me they don't scream out comfortable, am I wrong?

5) Frizz Controller

What's that one thing girls complain about during the summer? Oh right, the humidity and how their hair suffers from it. Well I bring you a great solution, now I haven't actually ever tried this stuff but I hear it's super. I have tried the John Freida Frizz-Ease Shampoo for curly hair and the difference it made on my hair really stood out. This product works on all hair types to eliminate frizz.

And lastly a fashion faux pas....

6) The Blindingly Neon Fannypack

 This hiddeous thing should seriously NEVER come back in style. It should remain back in the 80s and 90s where it belongs and should never come back from the grave to haunt us. Sure it's handy and convenient but there are so many other more trendy alternatives, why opt for this? WHY? It's not cool dude, sorry but not even you can rock that.