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Women’s Summer Style Hot List

Fashion Jun 11, 2015

by Monika Bhondy

Spruce up your wardrobe with key style pieces to help you get your summer strut on.

With June 21^stkicking off the first day of summer, we bring you our hot list of summer must-haves full of this season’s go-to prints, sizzling silhouettes and colours galore!

Flare Pant

Alice + Olivia Pants (Bloomingdale's Exclusive), $330 US

If you’re a pant kinda girl take note, this season’s it pant comes wide, high-wasted and printed. Make sure to opt for florals, tribal, geometric or digital prints for maximum impact.

Culottes

Zara, $49.90 US

The culotte makes a comeback this summer bringing a refreshing change to both work wear and play. Show off your sexy ankles in wide, slim or pleated versions, and for a real updated look, pair them with the modern gladiator or sporty sandal.

Sporty Sandal

Aldo, $60 CDN

Say bye bye to the age-old favourite flip flop and hello to the new sporty (dubbed ugly) sandal. Wedged or flat, this sportier, androgynous shoe rules.

Military Inspired

H&M, $49.99 CDN

Adding a little edge to an outfit is easy when you pair it with a military inspired piece. Here we’ve gone with the forest-green hue as our focal point, giving the girlie short shorts a well needed dose of attitude. Tip: The look works best when paired with safari styles or boho chic pieces.

Boho Necklace

Charming Charlie, $18 US

Chic Romper

Marciano, $158 US

Who’s going to be looking at the girl in the little black dress when you enter in this hot one-piece? Make a bold hue romper your night on the town go-to, we promise, you won’t be walking away digit-less at the end of the night.

Fringed Bag

BCBGMaxazria, $398 US

Forget the stuffy, structured bag and go for summer’s relaxed boho-chic look in a neutral brown tone with plenty of fringe detail.

Denim

Urban Outfitters, $89 US

Denim is all the rage once again so grab yourself a multi-purpose piece that you can wear day or night. Our choice is this on-trend jumpsuit that can be paired with heels for a night out or comfy flats for alfresco drinks after a day of bargain shopping.

Maxi

Ted Baker London, $425 US

Sometimes a girl just wants to feel feminine from head to toe. What better way to accomplish this than with a floral print maxi dress? If you want to up the style anti, opt for colourful tropical prints.

Cropped Top

Nida Mahmood, $118 US

Show off those perfectly toned abs you’ve worked so hard for pre-summer in a hip crop top and pair it with high-waisted bottoms for the ultimate score.

Sunglasses

Dior, $395 US

Think colour. We’re gaga over this update to the classic aviator that features colourful tinted lenses.

Kimono

Forever 21, $22.90 US

The coolest cover-up this summer is the hippie chic version of the kimono. For a funky vibe, go for a printed one and for a relaxed, feminine take, opt for lace or crochet in muted soft tones.

Floral Blazer

Winners, $129.99 CDN

If structure is what you like then a blazer it is. Just make sure you bring pizazz to the office with a wild floral print.

Bikini

Xhilaration, $17.99 US

For all you water babies jumping for joy that its bikini season, keep it styling in a two-piece fit for the tropics. Bonus points go to those who invest in sporty versions like this tropical print, push-up bandeau halter top.

Oversized Hat

Capelli, $12.99 US

Look chic while you’re keeping the sun at bay with an elegant straw hat that not only looks great with a maxi, but also it also looks fab beachside.

Active Wear

Topshop, $38 US

Whether you’re into sports or not, at least look like you are with clothing that is perfect for an active lifestyle. This sporty halter neck, ribbed crop top can take you from the gym to running errands around town.

Tunic

Manish Malhotra, $509 US

Make your ethnic go-to piece season specific by going for an electric hue like this bright yellow Manish Malhotra piece. The great thing with summer tunics is that it they can be worn to a family dinner, a religious affair or a cultural party, but you’ll look chic poolside or at the next beach party too.

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Monika Bhondy

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Monika Bhondy (@monikabhondy) is one of the original editors at ANOKHI. She wore many hats through the developmental years including creating the first Holiday Gift Guide as The Style Editor, putting down the first building blocks of ANOKHI's global blog community, handling the video department and ...

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