Is anyone else out there suffering in this summer heat.  It seems like one day is was a nice and comfortable 75 degrees and then the next it was sweltering in the 90’s!  While I love summer and love the sun, this extreme heat is making me a bit wonky!

The last couple of mornings I’ve gotten up, taken a shower, coiffed the hair and proceeded to get dressed only to sit there wondering what do I wear in this heat, not only to stay cool but to look stylish as well!  While my go-to clothing piece this time of year is a summer dress, the heat got me thinking about the best accessories to wear when its hot, hot, hot outside. Here are my thoughts….

STATEMENT EARRINGS

If I know I’m going to be outside running around town, I often forgo a necklace and wear bold statement earrings instead.  Something colorful and dangly will give a simple summer dress that wow factor.

A CANVAS OR STRAW BAG

When hot weather strikes, its time to put the leather handbag away and pull out a cute canvas or straw bag.

I adore this bag from ArdenB. but unfortunately they are sold-out all over the country (I checked all over the country).  Here’s another bag that made my favorites list.

A HAT

Because it’s cute, because I don’t have to spend lots of time curing my hear and because its fashionable! I just picked up this bargain priced summer hat and am in the process of making interchangeable bands out of ribbon to work with anything I wear.

PRETTY NAIL POLISH

So you might not think of nail polish as an accessory but during the summer months, a beautiful color on your nails is a fashion statement.

SANDALS

This probably goes without saying but I did want to specify the type of sandals I’m talking about.  While flip-flops have their place, I can’t stand hearing that “clacking” sound that goes with wearing them.  Plus they are not good for your feet people!  Instead, opt for a cute strapy sandal that looks  more polished and stylish.

SUNGLASSES

I L.O.V.E. me some sunglasses and think they are probably the one accessory you can’t go without during the summer.  And, being the age where ‘readers’ are becoming a necessity, I am so happy to have discovered sunglass readers at Steinmart.  Oh what a joy to keep the sun out of my eyes and be able to read at the same time.

RED LIPSTICK

In my book red lipstick is a color for every day of the year but on sunny summer days red lips are a burst of sunshine.

And it all else fails, having one of these around your ankles is the best way to stay stylish in the summer heat.

Stay cool (and stylish) my friends and enjoy your summer!