5 Tips For Festive Summer Style!

Summer’s here! If you’re in NYC like me, you’re probably still confused by the bi-polar weather patterns, but none the less, it’s time for hot pants and sun dresses. Start planning your stellar summer wardrobe! Below, 5 tips for gorgeous summer style that’s both festive and insanely stylish.

Image via Vintage Virgin.

  Two color families to stick to: neons and pastels. Rock neon hotpants and pastel nails, or layer wooden pastel painted beads over a chic tropical dress.

  Go heavy on prints. Whether it’s your outfit or the beach blanket you stuff in your tote, beautiful prints from around the world should inspire your summer style.

Invest in a beautiful statement-making dress or throw on a colorful beach pull-over.

  The right accessories can turn a minimal look into something spectacular and rich! Try a big audacious bohemian necklace over layered sheers or a simple frock.

  Don’t be afraid to live out your bohemian fantasies with your outfits. If you’ve always dreamed of living in the wilderness with your white mare (let’s call him Sassa-Frass), eating wild berries and playing in the tall grass all day, wear clothing that emits that same free-spirited sense of summer bliss! We’re talking long skirts, pretty headbands, and ankle bells.

  Hair should be wild, whether it’s long or short. Rub in a good split end repair remedy (we love the one we linked to, but it does add a bit of volume so if that’s not what you want, watch out!) and let it air dry.

If it’s long, play with braided hairstyles and stick some flowers in it!

This post originally appeared on my boho style blog, Shangri-Neon, which is in the process of merging with Hey Mishka.