Fashion for the Heatwave

Living in Southern California in the summertime poses a need for fashion that wears great in high temperatures. Whether or not you believe in global warming, you will feel the heat this summer and you may as well look "hot" with those high digits.

So here are some tips.

1. You can never go wrong with white. I just returned from a Saturday filled with shopping and about 65% of the clothing was white.

2. Linen is also always a great look even when it wrinkles, then of course everyone knows it is L-I-N-E-N!

3. It is time for those cute little skirts and sun dresses that have been hibernating the closet since last spring. Very contemporary bright patterns are in, almost reminiscent of a Matisse Painting or a 1960's geometric pattern.

4. A great pair of metallic flat sandals work with everything and what I have found are really great are the ones with gemstones (especially turquoise cabochons...my personal favorite). Try Tory Burch thongs as a splurge or if on a budget J. Crew has some great crazy critter styles.

5. As for jewelry this summer, bangles are HUGE and the more the better. We are also going to see loads of textures, shapes and colors this season in jewelry. Funky red square crystals mixed with polka dot buttons for example, and animal prints will remain strong.

6. Most important make sure to sport the accessories of a cute pair of shades and a hat! I'm currently sporting Burberry but I have my eye on the new aviator shades by Marc Jacobs and the Kimiski straw hats. These are two great pieces to add to any summer wardrobe.

Happy shopping :-)

Kameron Kay