Baby, it’s hot outside!
So, what does a determined fashionista wear to keep her cool? A great top for starters.
We’ve rounded up the “Top of the Tops” that are perfectly stylish for a hot summer day or evening.
From kurtas to scarf tricks to two-tone tees, they’re all here in the latest edition of the latest edition of our weekly fashion update.
You’ll find the biggest selection of kurtas and caftans in shops or websites like www.Calypso.com or www.GrahamKandiah.com. But if you saunter on over to the swimwear section of your favorite department store, we bet you’ll find kurtas in “beach and beyond” collections … and probably (at this time in the season) on sale! More good news — kurtas and caftans are a stylish way to disguise a few extra pounds!
Want another option? You’ll find the same color play at work on casual tank tops.
If you’re feeling bold (and you’re sure you can hold things together), create your own halter top from a large square scarf. It’s easy. Just fold it over into a rectangular shape, then tie the top two corners behind your neck and the bottom two corners around your waist. Voila! You’ve mastered a scarf trick — and one of the most popular jet-set looks.
Want “in” on the new “it” designer of lingerie looks? Her name is Michelle Dahan for the Gold Hawk Collection (at www.shopbop.com). Madonna showed up in one of her slip dress creations at her L.A. after-party for the Reinvention Tour. And “Sopranos” star Jamie Lynn Discala was spotted in one of Dahan’s silk camis. Perhaps the best news: The line is more affordable than some, ranging from $85-$130.
Whether you opt for a striped cotton shirt or the newer blouson, the look is cool, clean and classic. Keep accessories to a minimum — great sunglasses and a necklace or earrings are all you need. Pull hair back into a simple ponytail or a chignon, then saunter casually, with attitude. You go, girl!
Judy Gordon is a New York-based style consultant and the “Today” show’s style editor. She has been covering the fashion and beauty beat for the past decade. To learn more, you can visit her Web site, TheTrendReport.com, which highlights style trends in America.
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