I Spy... a Trend or Two

This summer's trends are rising to the top like freshly churned cream. Who gets to decide what we must wear anyways??? Nevertheless, as I see them and in no particular order of deliciousness:

The High-Low

A little whimsical, a little cockeyed— this trend has no blueprint. If it looks good— and you feel comfortable— wear it.

Photo Print

Wear then hang on the wall.

Color Blocking

As easy as one-two-three

Neon

Not only for nail polish; I just like this photo.

Nautical (now and forever)

Classy and classic— this summer's nautical is a little more relaxed.

Long Sundress

Still a favorite as the secret is out— dresses are cooler than pants.

Patterned Pants

Maybe not cool, but they sure are cool.

Espadrilles

Espadrilles have gone beyond basic to embrace pattern, trim, ballet and driving moc shapes.

Retro Swim

I really did have a bathing suit that like this when I was ten. That is not me.

Blue Work Shirt

The chambray shirt is everywhere— paired with pants, shorts or skirt, as a jacket, over a sundress. All shades from dark denim to faded near-white. The fit is easy and should look like you've had it for-evah.

Clunky Sandals

There's a fine line between chunky and clunky of course, and one can lead to a sprained ankle.

Narrow Belt

Further proof that one should never throw out a belt. Narrow is back; neon makes it newer.

Bold Necklace

And it's neon!

Friendship Bracelets

Bet you can't wear just one. Note neon nails and clutch.

Straw Tote

The bigger the better it would seem

Clutch

Hold onto this trend, or you might lose your keys.

While the idea is not to sport neon nails with friendship bracelets with a photo print long sundress while carrying a wicker tote, while sporting a bold necklace and wearing crazy sandals... it can be done. Summer is time to get a little crazy— or does Houston heat just make that easier? 

And speaking of cream floating to the top, when was the last time you had a Root Beer Float? Or a Coke Float? Or a Dr. Pepper Float? Or whatever floats your boat? Says Summer to me.