Ask Alison | Four Cool Ways to Accessorize When it’s Hot

Ask Alison | Four Cool Ways to Accessorize When it’s Hot

Today’s Ask Alison question comes from Ashley at My Food & Fitness Diaries.

Do you have any tips on accessorizing for the summer? Scarves instantly make it easier for me in the fall/winter months, but I’d love some cute accessory ideas for the summer. – Ashley

Ashley, I have this same problem because scarves are my go-to any other time of the year.  But scarves in Texas in the summer?

Only if spontaneous combustion appeals to you.  🙂

This is the time of the year where I pare down my accessories to keep things as simple as possible.  Who wants to pile on the arm candy or wear heavy statement necklaces on a 100 degree day?  I don’t even wear a watch in the dog days of summer.

Here are  four ways to beat the heat and still add some pizazz to your summer outfits.

1.  Hair Accessories

Hair wraps and head bands are two of my favorite ways to add a little interest to a summer outfit.  Since I usually wear my hair up on hot days, it just makes sense to add some kind of fun statement making accessory.  For Four Super Simple Summer Hairstyles, check out this post.

[Gold Braided Hair Wrap]

[Polka Dot Hair Wrap]

2. Embellished Sandals

Footwear as an accessory?  Yes!  Especially when it’s a cute embellished sandal that kicks up your outfit a notch.  Go with something attention getting like this chunky braided rope sandal.

[Gold Braided Sandals]

[Sam Edelman ‘Gigi’]

3.  Statement Earrings

Earrings are a great way to keep your cool while amp-ing up your style.  Don’t be afraid to go big and bold for summer.

[Kendra Scott ‘Elle’ in Chalcedony]

[Blue Cluster Drop Earrings]

4.  Long Necklaces

The key with summer accessories is to make as little contact with your skin as possible.  For this very reason, long pendant necklaces take the place of statement necklaces as my summer go-to.  They look great with simple tank tops and t-shirts.

[Kendra Scott ‘Rayne’ in White Pearl]

[Boho Stone Pendant Necklace]

It’s Your Turn:  What’s your favorite way to beat the heat and still look cute for summer?  Do you have a question you’d like to see answered in a future Ask Alison?  Tell me in the comments!

WORK WEAR CHALLENGE

Work Wear Header 2

If you’re on my style challenge notifications list, you got an announcement this morning that registration for the Work Your Work Wear Challenge opens next Monday.  This challenge is going to be perfect for teachers or anyone who works in a business casual office environment.  The timing will be perfect for back to school!

As always, you’ll get a shopping list and 21 days of mix and match outfit combos. If your work wardrobe could use a refresh, be sure to sign up and join the fun.  It will make getting dressed every a day a no-brainer, your daily outfit gets e-mailed to you the night before so you can have it ready to go.  Enter your e-mail address HERE to be the first to know when registration opens.

In the meantime, if you have any questions about the Work Wear Challenge, ask away in the comments.  I’ll be sure to answer each one.

Getting my pretty on with Fashion FridayThe Pleated Poppy and  Monday Mingle.