There’s a day in every spring season that every girl preps for and every guy dreams of. Back during my college days at Quinnipiac University, there was a day every year that our Quad went berserk. People were no longer rushing to get to class but sitting back and relaxing under the great Arnold Bernhard Library clock tower. They were no longer hidden under their beloved Uggs and Northfaces but wearing flip flops and denim skirts. This was the inspiration behind my friends’ creation of Ankle Day.
Ankle Day isn’t the first day of spring; it’s the first day that the thermometers break 65 degrees and every girl drops her trousers and replaces it with something that bares their shoulders and ankles (hence the name). Back in April when we hit 90°, it was easy to imagine the hundreds of girls who have bypassed class to suntan on the Quad in their newest spring break bikini. It's now June and getting closer and closer to summer, even though with the passing of Memorial Day, we are all allowed to wear white but technically, still not summer.
Here are a few of my favorite Ankle Day and Summer trends that are sure to take your wardrobe from a typical college gi
rl at a Kenny Chesney concert (denim skirt, halter top and flip flops) to a true summer chic.
Floral Jewelry – Ok yes, Marie-Lise Lachapelle is a client but take one look at any of her floral or ocean collections and tell me they don’t scream summer. Take any of her orchid pieces and add it to a plain outfit and suddenly you have a whole new dimension. Also, all of her lariats are customizable so you’re really get three pieces for the same price: a necklace, a hairpiece, and a pin. You can choose any color that you would like, I personally love the blues and purples but choose which ever color works best with your skin tone, hair color, or outfits. These pieces can take a simple t-shirt with jean shorts and give you a new and different boho twist.
Sundresses – Sundresses should always be a staple in your summer wardrobe. Period. Sundresses have the capability of capturing the easy going and free flying feeling of summer. I suggest Vineyard Vines’ Starlight dress in Coconut. I know it seems a little dark for a sundress but browns are a great alternative to black. Black is a harsh color that will almost always make you look whiter or redder (depending on the degree of your burn). This dress with its starfish embellishment would look amazing with Marie-Lise Lachapelle’s Sand Dollar Necklace (see what I mean, the woman is good).
LWD (Translation: Little White Dress) – Yes this is similar to a sundress but it’s white! White dresses are the biggest trend this summer and I can definitely see why. White brings out the best in most skin tones and screams innocence and elegance. One of my favorites of the season is this Pins and Needles Lace Open Back Shift Dress from Urban Outfitters. Matched with beige heels and your legs will seem longer and leaner.
Nautical Look – Another one of Spring 2010’s hottest trends is the nautical look. For those of you who don’t know what I mean consider a very chic Pop-eye. The navy and white with a splash of red is an iconic summer look and the best thing is you can find variations from Rebecca Minkoff to H&M! You can easily find pieces to fit your style and budget. Check out TheFashionPolice.net for some great ideas of pieces you can mix and match!
Clutch – Big heavy bags are a thing of the winter past. You’ve shed all those layers why hold onto all the weight? Let it go and grab a clutch. Carrying a clutch is a great way to compliment an outfit without overpowering it. My suggestion and slight reach clutch is from one of NYC’s newest and hottest young designers and a personal friend, Jen Mascali. Although they are a pretty penny, the craftsmanship of her clutches and handbags are unlike anything you’ve ever seen. The handcrafted, unadulterated leather will surely turn a few heads as you walk through the crowd with your perfect LWD! To check out her full line, follow her on Facebook and keep posted until her website is up and running!
Central Park Yoga – So I know I’ve been talking mainly clothes and accessories but what summer trend article is complete without talking about some serious outdoor yoga sessions. Ok, maybe that’s a stretch but it happens to be one of my favorite summer activities in NYC. Besides who wouldn’t want to breathe in the city skyline with the backdrop of Central Park while working on your inner chi. After all Ankle Day and the following season are meant to show off those legs, why not be proud of them?
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