Summer Trends

Summer is here as all of you know and fun, light colours are more popular than ever. Here are my top ten must-haves:

1. Bright and Fun Nails
Fun nails are a must this season! Show off your perfectly done manicures and pedicures in a nice rockin' pink or seafoam green. Be bold and go for a nice sunshine yellow, and spread the summer lovin'.

2. Sunglasses
Ladies and gents, go get a pair of statement sunglasses! Don't be afraid to get colourful rims, like red or green. If you are more conservative, why not a pair of aviators?

3. Beach Hat
I just simply love those huge floppy sun hats! They are great for the beach, out with your friends, you name it. The hat is comfortable, chic and oh so cute. The wide brim will prevent you from getting nasty sunburns on your neck and face, and it just looks fabulous when paired with a swimsuit.

4. The Messy Braid
So hot this season, a nice long braid on the side of your neck as seen on Alexander Wang Runway. So chic, it'll look like you just came back from the beach everytime, and you will be the envy of all girls. If your hair is too short, opt for messy beach waves, they never go out of style. This can be achieved with a wide barrel curling iron, braiding of a salt/water spray.

5. A Patterned Dress
A flowy, light, and easy to travel with patterned summer dress is the way to go about this season!  Floral patterns, graphic patterns, any pattern really, will make that summer dress all the more special and is great for those summer dates when it's just too hot to dress in your smokin' hot skinny jeans.

6. Sandals
The type of sandal doesn't matter, but personally I've been leaning toward gladiator sandals, considering i own a pair, and they look great with shorts, skirts and even dresses. they are really comfortable and easy to pack away for a vacation. a great alternative to the ol' flip flops. But don't go throwing out your flipflops now, they're still useful for the beach.

7. Swimsuit
I love shopping for swim suits! Patterned, plain, metal clasps, ties... etc. Make sure you have a great swim suit this summer, one that allows you to show off your assets to gain some attention.  However, try not to go overboard, bare it all, or wear bandaids. Be mindful of your body shape when shopping for swimsuits and go shopping with your friends, they'll be brutally honest with you and you won't end up looking like a bimbo.

8. Big Tote Bag
The big canvas bag, useful in many ways. It's a great staple for going to the beach, you can fit everything and anything in these! I love the ones from L. L. Bean and decorating them to suit my personality.

9. Denium
Whether it be a vest, shorts, skirt or jeans, denium is a staple to all teens and we all have this unique ability to wear denium in 40°C weather and not die of heat stroke. :)

10. Ahoy Matey (Nautical)
Any sailor trend clothing was big in spring, and now even bigger in summer. The six button front sailor shorts are really hot for the sumemr wardrobe as well as stripes. Navy blue and white stirped dresses can be seen in multiple stores all across Canada as well as the traditional red and white shirts. I'm still looking for a red and white crop top, let me know if you find one ;)

Well, that's my take on this years summer trends, dont' forget to leave a comment :)
If you have any questions, post them in the comment box too :)

♥Charz

Top 10

So I was going through my iTunes playlists, and my most played songs are as follows:

1. Your Man - Down With Webster
What can I say, Down With Webster is awesome.  Ever since I heard a snippet of Rich Girl$ in my friend's car, I have been hooked.  They are just such a refereshing group, with talented singers, musicians and a fun attitude.

2. Adult Education - Hall & Oates
HALL & OATES RULE!  I don't care what Fatima says, this is one of the best 80s pop groups (and they are still around today), and there are many more songs I could include but won't right now.

3. Step By Step - New Kids On The Block
  Rich Girl$ - Down With Webster
I first heard Step By Step in my brother's car as one of the tracks on a mix CD, and I did not like the song at all.  Then came this past New Year's, and while watching the MuchMoreMusicRetro Dance Party, I was watching the video and fell in love with the song.  A great way to re-live those pre-BSB days and just dance.

As for DWW, what can I say, they are great.

4. Open All Night - Hall & Oates
Again, one of the best duos ever to grace the music scene.

5. Always On Time - Ja Rule Ft. Ashanti
Like I said for New Kids, was not a fan of this song when it first came out like what, 10 years ago almost?  Then I heard it on the radio driving home from Guelph late at night and loved it.

6. Let It Whip - Dazz Band
Great song, great beat, just an overall feel good band.

7. When You Really Love Someone - Alicia Keys
Heard this song while randomly watching the scene from Young and the Restless when Nick & Phyllis hook up for the first time.  I had scene this episode 5 years earlier, but hearing it on YouTube a few months ago made me realize what a great song it is.

8. Do What You Want, Be What You Are - Hall & Oates
Hall & Oates, again.  Surprise, surprise.

9. Celebration - Madonna
One of her newest songs, heard it while attending a Prom Fashion Show with Fatima and Char a few months ago.  Great club song.

10. The Look of Love - ABC
   Take It Off - KeSha
   Let It Rock - Kevin Rudolf Ft. Lil' Wayne
I had been looking for the ABC song for years after seeing the video, but never knew who the artist was.  Randomly found out who it was on iTunes one day.

KeSha actually has music beyond TiK ToK believe it or not!  This song is great to dance to and has a cool beat.

Heard Let It Rock for the longest time on the radio and such, then heard it at one of STP's pep rallies and the rest is history.