Summertime Bling

My fashion style is classic and simple, but when summer rolls around, I like

to add a little bling!  While I no longer spend hours perfecting a tan ~ now I

apply self tanners, I love bright colors and metallics against bronzed skin.  

Take this straw and gold metallic clutch from Lilly Pulitzer for example.

I will pair it with my gold wedges, and white jeans and a white lace top

and some pearls and I am ready for an evening out with my hubby.

I wear pearls all year.  I never layer on too many pieces of jewelry.  If I

wear this three strand pearl bracelet, then I skip and necklace and keep the

earrings small and simple.

Here are three of my favorites.  When I feel the need to be a bit more

glamorous, I wear the big hoops. 

This statement necklace works well with a strapless summer print or

to dress up a plain t-shirt with with jeans and cute sandals.

Adding pops of bright colors takes a simple solid summer sheath

to new levels.  I have a solid lime green sleeveless dress that I have worn

for years and I dress it up by adding this brightly patterned scarf and hot

pink woven handbag.

The bowtie cuff is from Lilly Pulitzer and the charm bracelet is Kate Spade.

I am a careful shopper too.  The woven bag and scarf were found at a 

consignment shop and the cuff was an eBay win.  The only new item here

is the Kate Spade charm bracelet.  I could not resist the terrier with the pink

bow!

Just because you are grocery shopping does not mean you cannot try to

look cute.  I throw on some madras shorts, a t-shirt and flip flops.  I 

like to add this cute Angela Moore hand painted bracelet.  It stretches and

is easy to wear.  The Tiffany bracelet and watch were gifts from David.

Now we're talking!  I love to show off my inner cowgirl by wearing a

pair of white jean shorts, my cowgirl boots and some pretend turquoise.

I really feel free and easy wearing this look.

Yee Haw!

I love, love, love this little horse bracelet!  The woman who makes these also

makes dog bracelets too.  You can find her fun jewelry here.

Summer is a fun and free season where we can all add a little bling to

our look.  Have a great weekend everyone!!

Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Bentley