#Closet: Wild-Flower

Although the fashion world is well into the fall season, the steady increase in temperature as September nears reminds us that it is still very much so summertime in Orange County. Although shorts and lightweight dresses serve their purpose out of necessity rather than aesthetic desire, it is rather simple to create a summer outfit that is both chic and light-weight enough to combat the heat. For instance, a simple shift dress out of a breathable material, (such as cotton) belted and paired with funky sandals or boots (if you are feeling anxious to get into your fall clothing!) is a great way to remain cool and stylish at the same time.

For my outfit I belted a brightly printed floral mini dress and paired with heeled biker boots to give it an edge of tough femininity. I kept the accessories simple to avoid competition with the dress’s loud print—a boxy “lady” satchel, a gold and black suede bracelet, and a gold menswear inspired watch. To complete the whole look styled my hair in a low side chignon and wore my favorite summer lipstick: Sephora’s Mr. Lover.

#Wearing: Forever XXI Dress, Dolce Vita Boots, GUESS by Marciano Watch, Linea Pelle Belt, H+M Bracelet, Urban Outfitters Purse

#Closet: Red-Heat

After an unusually temperate June and July in Orange County, August rolled around and so did the summer heat. Thus, it actually became time to ditch the jeans and light knit cardigans and start dressing appropriately for summer. This outfit is one of my favorite for the warm weather: my mother’s vintage jean blouse paired with a lightweight cotton skirt, and my favorite tomato red wedges. I kept the rest of my accessories simple to keep the attention on the shoes—a white faux alligator skin cuff, a vintage envelope clutch courtesy of my mother’s closet, a black turban headband, and a classic red lip to even out the look.

#Clothing: Vintage Blouse, Forever 21 Skirt and Headband, Dolce Vita “Jade” Wedges, H&M Cuff, Vintage Anne Klein Clutch.

#Beauty: MAC Eyeshadow in “Naked Lunch,” Bobbi Brown “Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner” in Jet Black, Bare Minerals Foundation, NARS The Multiple Blush in “Orgasm,” Lancome “Hypnose Drama” mascara, Clinique Long Last Lipstick in “Red Hot,” and OPI Nail Lacquer in “All Rose Lead to Rome”