Every woman knows that a Little Black Dress is essential to a wardrobe, but often times its opposite and equally versatile counterpart is forgotten. The Little White Dress is a perfect Summer staple and when paired with the right pieces can be worn for nearly every Summer occasion (sans weddings). Thus far, I've worn my LWD to work, class, a concert and my sister's recital, making this piece perfect for the hustle and bustle of Summer.

Stripes are a really big trend this Summer and a personal favorite of mine, although my wardrobe does not reflect that. I tried for something a little casual, but I dressed it up with my favorite periwinkle wedges.So, here is my take on this Summer fad. Enjoy:

1. The Printed Short

Printed shorts are very popular this season. With all the different patterns they can fit anyone's style. You can get a regular denim pair with a floral pattern or a high-waisted chiffon pair with polka dots. It all depends on what fits your personal style. Below there are a pair of LC Lauren Conrad polka dot shorts from Kohl's, floral print denim shorts from Target and bright tribal print shorts from American Eagle

2. The Colored Short

These shorts have become especially popular this season. They're great for color blocking and you can also pair them with neutrals, which makes them especially versatile. They come in every color from subdued, to neon, to pastel. So, whatever your favorite color pallet is, you can find a pair for you. Here we have a pair of cut-off shorts from American Eagle the are a more subdued burgundy, and a pair of neon pink shorts from Nordstrom and a pair of short pastel orange from Urban Outfitters. 

 

Menswear pieces are good for any woman's wardrobe, as odd as it sounds. The items listed below can be used to create a more modern looking outfit.
1. The Boyfriend Blazer (Topshop)  
  2. The Over-sized Watch (Fossil)


3. The Satchel/Messenger Bag   



 4. The Basic Button Down                                                                                                             

Summer is upon us! One of my favorite styles and obsessions is nautical themed clothing. These shorts are nautical style with four buttons on either side and high-waisted. They cost me 15 bucks at Love Culture. I think they're a great piece to have in a wardrobe. It's definitely a piece that will stand out in a crowd. Here, I've paired it with a 5 dollar shirt I bought from H&M (score!) and a pair of oxfords from Shi by Journeys. A good pairing with these shorts could also be a striped shirt with a pocket or anything simple really. It's a very low maintenance outfit, which is why it's perfect for Summer.