Long Skirts and Dresses

Long flowy skirts and dresses (around calf-length a little below the knee) are really trendy this summer. They are so comfortable and are able to be worn as a casual day outfit or a dressy evening look. My favorite is pairing the skirt or dress with a pair of white sneakers with a bit of a platform to balance out the long length of the outfit. At night, however, I love pairing it with a simple pair of strappy heels or high-heel mules.

These are my favorite mules from Schutz they go with every look! I also wear these Nike Air Force 1s almost everyday because they go with casual and dressy looks!

Both of these dresses are from Zara and are pieces I would definitely wear. They are lightweight so they are perfect to travel with and great for hot summer days.

This is my new favorite skirt! I never thought I would wear a long skirt below my knees, but I love how a long satin skirt looks with a pair of sneakers and a crop top. I was so comfortable and felt really put together at the same time, which for me has always been an issue. This skirt is from Zara, again, and it comes in all different colors. I wore my black skirt with my favorite white Nike sneakers. While I was in London, I saw so many people on the street with long dresses and skirts and was inspired to play with the look even more.

Mini Accessories

In summer, accessories are key. They are the perfect touch to dressing up a simple outfit. Recently, I have been seeing small purses and exaggerated jewelry with a classic outfit. I think small bags are great for summer, especially if you are traveling because all you really need is your phone and your wallet–then your set!

All of these bags are from Zara and are super affordable. I think they are the perfect size for going out during the day and at night. They are bright colors so they will act as a great accent piece for a neutral colored outfit.

Animal Print

Animal print is big this summer! I have never really had the confidence to wear animal print until now. I love wearing one or two pieces that have animal print, so they stand out, and have the rest of the outfit be a neutral color. For example, I love animal print bags and I also really like skirts or dresses paired with a sneaker for a casual look. Speaking of shoes, I also enjoy a simple sandal or mule that has animal print on it to add to a look, as well.

This skirt I love because it is both animal print and long, two big summer trends! I would pair the skirt with a simple black or white crop top and sneakers. I love this dress, too. It’s so fun and perfect for summer days and nights. I would most likely wear this at night with short black heels and a mini black purse. Zara has great purses in all colors for an affordable price, and I love Schutz shoes! Both, the skirt and the dress, are from Realisation Par, which is on the pricier side, but they are great pieces that will last you a long time.

These bags are from Zara, again. They are mini and and are so adorable to pair with any look. The two snakeskin purses are definitely bolder than the two on the bottom, so I would probably pair those with a monochrome black outfit, since they both have a little bit of black accents in their print. The two bags on the bottom are muted colors, but still animal print so they add to your look! I would wear all four of these bags!

Shoes are my favorite accessory! These sandals and mule from Steve Madden are amazing for summer because even though they have animal print on them, they are still simple. I would love to pair the mule with a cute pair of light wash jeans and a white top and I would wear the sandals down to the pool or with a dress for fun day activities!