I used to tie-dye Hanes t-shirts at camp every summer, trying to create complex designs with multiple colors of dye. Basically, they turned out really horribly unless I stuck to just two colors. Then I forgot about tie-dying, maybe because I didn’t think it would fit into my “adult” life. But after seeing Drew Barrymore wearing a rainbow swirl shirt, I decided to revisit the psychedelic-ness that is tie-dye with some clothes that are tie-dyed, or inspired by it. And if you don’t feel like spending hundreds on a scarf or thousands on a dress go buy a box of Rit and make your own!
Now and Then is one of those classic girls-coming-of-age movies. Most of the action takes place in the 1970s, so actresses Christina Ricci, Thora Birch, Gaby Hoffmann, and Ashleigh Aston Moore got to wear some pretty sweet clothes. (I hope I’m not the only one to think cut-off jean shorts, plaid shirts, and the most basic sneakers ever are awesome.) Exchange your usual flip-flops for canvas sneaks, and channel your favorite of the four girls—I’m a Samantha (Gaby Hoffmann). Check out the SLIDESHOW for 11 of my favorites!
Did you tune into Gossip Girl last season just for an hour-long fashion fix? Did you ever miss a key plot point because you were daydreaming about Blair Waldorf’s latest Balenciaga handbag? Well...so were the rest of the 2.7 million viewers. Gossip Girl is more than a show about Manhattan’s elite private schools; it’s a cultural phenomenon that has had a great impact on retail trends, making preppy staples like piped blazers and argyle fashionable again. And although the television season has ended (you can watch repeats on The CW Monday nights), we’re sure its ritzy, collegiate style will be showing up in department stores nationwide when the Back to School season begins. Now if only there was a definitive answer to: “How old is too old to wear knee-socks and a short pleated skirt?”
Bright accessories are everywhere this season, and enamel jewelry is one way of participating in this trend. You can add flair to jeans and a T-shirt, update a business suit with a small punch of color or reinvent your stand-by LBD with these picks. With the right attitude, you can wear enamel jewelry with just about anything. We’re totally craving the Juicy Couture stud earrings and Banana Republic’s parachute ring. And the great thing, too, is you don’t have to break the bank to get your hands on this jewelry!
Still feeling the post-July 4th patriotism? No need to stop wearing those stars and stripes! Now, you have a couple options. You can go all out and wear only an American flag draped around your body, or you can be a little more subtle, and put on something you already own—or something you needed an excuse to run out and buy today. While you’re at it, strike up the grill again and grab some sparklers – everyday should be Independence Day! Click on my SLIDESHOW for 10 stylish ways to rock those stars and stripes all summer long!
Us girls at The Frisky love going sleeveless during the summer because then we know we won’t get an ugly t-shirt tan. (How unfortunate for guys, by the way – tank tops on men are kind of ick, but how else can they prevent a horrible t-shirt sleeve tan? Well whatever…) It’s a fact that everyone – short, tall, curvy or stick thin—has got sexy shoulders, so why not show them off in style? We’ve picked out nine sleeveless shirts that we think are cute, feminine, fun, and flirty – but be warned, while some of them are dirt cheap, others are so expensive only Mariah Carey could afford them. Still, girls can dream! Check out the SLIDESHOW to find the one that is right for you!
If you’re fair-skinned and burn easily while all your friends are tanning, SPF 80 might not even be enough protection for you. What you need is a hat (or a beach umbrella, but those aren’t as portable or as cute). Celebs from Reese Witherspoon to Sienna Miller have been seen sporting straw fedoras, which, unlike baseball caps or floppy fishermen’s hats, will actually make you look more stylish as opposed to schlubby. Here are 10 of our favorite straw hats – they would go perfectly with your retro bathing suit and big ol’ movie star shades. Check out the SLIDESHOW to see more!
A couple days ago, The Frisky posted a debate about whether it sucks or rules to be a bridesmaid. A common complaint is the cost of the dress, which everyone seemed to swear could never be worn again, despite what the bride may think. HA! We hear your skepticism and challenge it! Here are 10 bridesmaid dresses we know you could wear again. So brides, if you want your bridesmaids to really love you, pay attention.
Just because a dress is long and covers your stems, doesn’t mean it can’t be sexy – after all, leaving something to the imagination can be awfully alluring. Maxi (or long) dresses are all the rage for summer – while the airy skirt still keeps you cool, there’s the added protection from UV rays as an added bonus, if you’re worried about that kind of thing. My friend Catherine is – she just spent the weekend at the beach and came home with a nasty, splotchy, and painful burn all over the tops of her shins, so she’ll be living in dresses like these for the rest of the summer. Click SEE SLIDESHOW for 10 dresses she’ll be trying on in the next few days....
You might think summer starts when the temperature finally reaches 80 degrees Fahrenheit, your roof deck opens up, and the beaches start charging admission, but you’re wrong. Summer doesn’t actually begin until you put on a fresh pair of flip-flops. Whether they’re the cheap plastic ones from a drug store, a work-appropriate leather pair, or a fancy bejeweled pair, flip-flops are the shoes of the season. Here are 10 that will let your feet take in the fresh air and sun – just don’t forget to paint your toes! We like a bright, punchy coral color like Coral Reef by Essie.
For whatever reason, we find that we wear heels more during winter than in any other season. When summer finally arrives, it’s like a breath of fresh air… for our hooves. Finally, a few months where we give our feet a break, put away the high-heeled pumps, and break out the flat sandals. Our toes are free to wiggle, our heels and arches are able to stretch out, and the dogs finally stop barking. While we totally love a traditional pair of flip-flops, from the dressed down version (Havaianas) to the dressed up (bejeweled metallics from J. Crew), we’re psyched about all the other available flat sandals on the market. Click SEE SLIDESHOW for 10 of our favorites!
I just bought some awesome sunglasses that I did not include in this slideshow. I didn’t want the entire universe running out and buying them. Forgive me. But I did include 10 other favorites! I’m especially partial to big shades that make you look like an alien and edgy shades that set you apart from the crowd. And it should go without saying that aqua Ray-Ban Wayfarers are friggin’ hot sauce. And because so many of us have the ability to lose our shades the minute a summer margarita hits our lips, there’s some affordable options in here as well. So get to clicking people!
Amelia Parry is one of the voices behind The Frisky, a sex and relationships blog and webzine tackling all of life’s essentials – from dating to cohabitating, celebrities to fashion – with a sexy, naughty, and fun-filled twist.
Are shorts up for debate? We think they may be, but even still, we think this summer wear can be quite cute, if you buy the right cut for your “body type” or whatever it is the women’s mags always tell you. This time around, we’ve picked out 10 pairs of shorts that are on the teeny side. But don’t you fear. If you don’t want to show that much gam, or you always have bruises on your thighs from walking into the corner of the bed in the middle of the night like we do, we’ll be doing other slideshows in the weeks ahead with all kinds of other cuts.
Amelia Parry is one of the voices behind The Frisky, a sex and relationships blog and webzine tackling all of life’s essentials – from dating to cohabitating, celebrities to fashion – with a sexy, naughty, and fun-filled twist.
Wasn’t Earth Day grand? There are so many easy ways to help the environment in your daily life, such as installing energy-efficient light bulbs, reading the newspaper online, recycling, using cloth napkins, plugging your appliances into power strips, and buying earth-friendly clothes. The last one is especially painless these days because buying dresses made from hemp or organic cotton doesn’t make you a patchouli-soaked hippie anymore. Everyone from Stella McCartney to H&M is offering apparel that has less of an impact on the environment, so it’s time to start shopping, but please donate your old clothes so someone else can enjoy them. Click the SLIDESHOW to get started!
Getting a bra that fits properly can change your life. That might sound crazy, but women spend about five minutes every day adjusting their bra straps. Okay, we’re not sure whether or not that’s true, but it feels as though we waste a lot of time dealing with this problem. In celebration of National Bra Fit Week, visit your favorite lingerie store and have an expert help you pick out a style that makes you feel super hot and won’t cause you to fritter away your time making adjustments. And while you’re at it, check this SLIDESHOW of 10 sexy, but comfy, bras that will give you a little sizzle and lift.
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