Fast fashion is everything these days, but every sensible gal likes to invest in fashionable pieces she’ll keep around for a while. There’s nothing better than a bag you’ll rock all year, or makeup you can re-work to look chic for multiple seasons. Here’s my list of must-haves to take chic gals from blistering heat to leaves on the ground.
1. Your face is EVERYTHING. It’s the first thing people see, care about, and connect to, so why not put the most effort front and center? Good skin wins every single time, and I’m basically in love with the new PONDS Luminous Finish BB Cream. It goes on smooth, corrects, lightly covers, protects from sun (thank you SPF 15!), and evens skin tone. Basically, it’s like magic made a baby with a really amazing light foundation. Did I mention this one is at drugstores for about $10? Can’t. Beat. That.
2. A girl’s gotta wipe. Speaking of clean, clear complexions… Simple’s Radiance Cleansing Wipes are a must-have for any girl on the go. Why? Because let’s be honest- sometimes we forget to take our BB cream off at the end of the day, and these are perfect for keeping on our nightstand for emergency lazy-girl makeup removal. That aside, they lightly exfoliate and encourage a bright, fresh complexion. I also use them to wipe down my phone screen to avoid breakouts from oil contact, but that’s just me.
3. Nail the trend! Bright nails are still cute, and this shade by Hard Candy appears bright, glistening pink in the sun or a deep, pinkish glittery rust in dimmer light (that’s how it’ll appear by September, perfect). Aside from Hard Candy being the original nail art inspiration for like everyone, ever, these bad boys are only $4 at Walmarts everywhere. They have a zillion other shades that are just as glammy gorgeous, but I’m over the moon for Piece Of Papaya.
4. Get golden. Gold cuffs, chains, and everything else is super chic this season and I expect it to remain that way for several months. Get the look, but don’t overdo it, with a bold cuff like this one by ML Accessories. It’ll glam up your cut off shorts or accent your little black dress for work, your choice.
5. The perfect flat. Weren’t we just talking metallics? Because this flat Oxford-inspired shoe by ShoeDazzle is under $40, goes with all your best hot weather wardrobe pieces, looks killer with a bright pink mani (please refer to #3), and will easily translate to a pair of cuffed skinny chinos and a silk blouse for early Autumn. You’re totally welcome for the style cheat sheet. Also, the shoe’s name is “Treat” and it seems really appropriate to me, because wearing shiny flats is the best treat I can think of, gelato aside.
6. Real leather you can wear for ages. I love, love, love Fossil’s collection of bright leather bags. Aside from them being totally affordable and chic, the color palette is just right to mix and match with ANY season’s wardrobe. Picture this bag with a kelly green summer dress and sandals. Now picture it with navy blue skinny jeans, a white tee, purple cardigan, and a motorcycle boot. Works both ways, huh? Colors like orange scream out “hooray, I’m heading to the pool!” as well as “hooray, it’s back to school!” It should be noted that I’m totally beyond back to school age, but I still rejoice in that early fall feeling every single year. I assume I will till I’m 100.
