Well Suited for a Big Splash!

Well Suited for a Big Splash

            Attention anyone looking forward to summer: it is time to make a splash in the beach-world of summer fashion! For those of you interested in something more original and comfortable than the traditional bikini or one-piece, the designers of this year’s summer collections have you covered—literally!

Fashion leaders such as Trina Turk and Missoni have put forward unique cover-ups and one-piece swimsuits for years, but this year the craze finally caught on in normal retail stores. Among the top styles are side-cinched suits, halter tops with cut-outs (yes, cut-outs, and they are most certainly not going away for a while), ruffled knit swimwear, and, yes, even the occasional boho/retro/polka-dotted bikini.

Plus, two of the most classic swimsuit styles have been re-invigorated this year; high-waisted bikini bottoms—some with belted details and some without—and the vintage-styled one-piece have made quite a come-back.

However, in terms of summer style, you can’t just talk the talk. You also have to walk the walk. And yes—that means that you must have the right shoes. Since the perfect summer pair is comfortable, cute, and accessible, you, dear reader, should consider yourself to be in very good luck. The espadrille, a type of shoe that originated in the Basque region of France and Spain, is a lightweight shoe known for its comfort and neutral coloring. Thus, this shoe can compliment anything from a swimsuit to a formal sundress—AKA it’ll be your new best friend for the entire summer.

The other part of “walking the walk” is the color statement. This summer, color is all the rage, as is illustrated in numerous nail polish, make-up, and fashion collections themed around Brazil’s famous carnival holiday where locals dress in vibrant colors and celebrate together. One stellar example is the Deborah Lippmann collection of super-bright, fun nail polish called “Run the World (GIRLS)”.

So, pair together a fun new swimsuit, a killer pair of espadrilles, and neon nail polish and what do you have? A fabulous day ahead of you at the beach/ pool/ wherever it happens to be that you are going. But you are missing just three things. Clearly, you need sunscreen (so that your skin is not the most neon red part of your outfit), a cover up, and a beach bag to carry all these wonderful accoutrements. Just remember to find something you’ll wear/carry and love for a long, fun time this summer!

Congratulations everyone—especially high school seniors about to graduate—for making it through another wonderful year of fashion, academics, stress, work, and, of course, blog-reading <3 . Have a great time this summer—and don’t forget to make a big splash! You deserve it.

Signed,

            Jordan