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Summer Style: Citrus Accessories Make Summer Last a Few Weeks Longer

Can you believe that summer is almost over? Soon those lovely summer weekends will be gone and the summer blockbuster movies will seem like a distant memory. But before you go into hibernation and say goodbye to the floaty sundresses, flip flops and bikinis, we still have a good couple of warm weeks ahead of us (unless you live in San Francisco like me, the fog is about to lift and summer about to start all over again)! Relish this last month of warm weather with some truly summery citrus accessories. Lemon colored baubles and a tangerine clutch add a nice summery punch of color that makes you feel like you are headed for the beach! For more lemon, lime and tangerine touches check out my slideshow!

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Style Steal: Barestyle Bares Her Style for the Boardwalk!

The summer months can take a hefty toll on your style by literally stripping you of the freedom to layer, leaving you to work with the bare essentials just to handle the heat. While browsing through Stylediary for some summer style inspiration, I came across barestyle who proves that you don't have to look unfashionable to deal with the high temperatures! This outfit is perfect for strolling along the boardwalk on those smoldering days, and will keep you chic and more importantly, comfortably cool! Check out my SLIDESHOW to get this bare minimal look!

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Street Style: Get Her Funky "Stay Away Sun!" Look

It can get pretty tricky to find the perfect summer look, especially one that will look good, keep you comfortable, and help shield you from the sun's harmful UV rays. While searching through Stylediary for inspiration for the perfect summer ensemble, I came upon Lorena, and found exactly what i was looking for! With a baggy graphic t-shirt, high heeled sandals, some hipster light wash skinny jeans, and a floppy sun hat, this outfit is light and airy and perfect to wear as you lounge outside or shop the outdoor circuit! Click on the SLIDESHOW to get this funky summer look!

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Stylehiver Spotlight: Her Hive Is Like Walking Through a Guggenheim of Style!

Modern, sophisticated and utterly chic, Stylehiver Ximenarm's picks look cut and pasted from the New York or Paris society pages. Couture ball gowns, sequined Studio 54-style cocktail dresses, thick bangle jewelry and modern museum-worthy housewares are just just some of the items that make her Hive feel like a curated show! And when it comes to fashion, Ximenarm seems relatively unaffected by the summer season and its corresponding trends. While others bookmark delicate pastel prints, open-toe flats and cotton sundresses, Ximenarm stays cosmopolitan cool with structured shift dresses in bold patterns and ultra high-end gladiator heels. Her urban-chic style has definitely got me hooked! Check out my Slideshow to see 5 favorite looks from today's featured Stylehiver!

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Summer Style: Canadian Designers Hike Up The Hemlines (Ironic, No?)

With the hot weather upon us, we started to wonder ... how short is too short? Canadian designers are saying be brave and bare it all to beat the heat! Mini dresses are a must-have for the summer of 2008. Our suggestion-- if you can wear it, bare it! Noticing trends for this summer, I'd say that a lot of us are in agreement that there really doesn't have to be a time and place to hike up the hemline. From cocktail events to summer weddings, the mini dress is here all summer long. I love the little mini styles that are hitting shops this summer. And even better is to see that Canadian designers are staying competitive with their daring designs. Out of hundreds of styles, here are our top five favorite short dresses, from casual to cocktail, by five up-and-coming Canadian designers. Enjoy!

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Editor's Pick: The 8 Best Beach Bags For Your Summer Style

To help you become the hottest beach babe in town, we've uncovered the top swimsuit trends this season, the chicest cover-ups to compliment your sexy swimwear style, and provided an array of cute, sun-shielding hats to top off the look. However, no beach day ensemble is complete without the perfect beach bag to hold everything you need for a fun day in the sun. Check out my SLIDESHOW for some hot beach bags, and please, don't forget to stock them up with tons and tons of sunscreen!!

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Summer Style: Fun Summer Hats To Protect Your Pretty Little Head!

We've already discussed the swimsuit trends taking over this season, as well as the cutest cover-ups to finish your beach-day ensemble, so now it's time to accessorize, starting at the top with the perfect beach-day hat. The importance of a great summer hat extends beyond merely looking cute, it's a matter of staying safe and protecting yourself from the sun's harmful rays. In addition to utilizing alternative methods to create a sun-kissed glow and investing in some sun-shielding hair products, top off your summer look with a cute hat whenever possible for added protection. Fortunately, there are tons of amazing styles to choose from, so taking this necessary step couldn't be easier.
Check out my SLIDESHOW to see what I mean.

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Summer Style: Coverups to Compliment Your Sexy Swimwear

So we've definitely covered pretty much all of the swimsuit bases: the latest trends, hottest styles, swimsuits for your body type, and so on. However, no matter how much you love your new suit, chances are you won't be showing up at the beach or a pool party wearing it on it's own. That's where the swimsuit cover-ups come in. Cover-up styles are so cute and fashion forward, with a little creativity, you can get mileage out of them all year long. Check out my SLIDESHOW for the hottest cover-ups to complete your sexy summer style.

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'Fun In The Sun' Style Goes Exotic in 2008

The sun is finally out and the beach is calling your name. But before you head out for a little fun in the sun, make sure your summer style is in check. We loved the Indian and Bohemian notes played up by designers for Spring/Summer 2008, and you too can get this exotic look with our favorites for a very haute summer. Click SEE SLIDESHOW for my top 5 exotic fun in the sun style finds!

Also Read :   bo'em,  bohemian,  exotic,  hautemimi,  hiveslides,  indian,  summer,  summer style,  sun,  tiffany & co


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