My Top 5 Favorite Trends for the Summer

When I think about the summer, two things in particular come to mind: laying out and alcoholic beverages. Ok, so although I could definitely argue that those are my favorite parts of summer by far, there's one thing in particular that I love about the summertime that makes me excited when the weather starts to go from "hot" to "hot-as-hell" (Floridians know what I'm talking about). Of course what I'm talking about are summer trends! Every year there's a few trends in particular that spread like wildfire and before you know it, you find yourself ditching last years trends and out shopping for the hottest new looks of the season! I've compiled a list of my top 5 favorite trends of Summer 2012! So, feel fee to grab a drink and hop on my trend train! (Sorry for that).

5.) Tribal Prints


If you waste countless hours pinning away on Pintrest at ungodly hours of the night like I do, then you've probably come across a few pictures of cute tribal-inspired looks. I absolutely LOVE that this look is hot this year because I have to admit, I've always had a thing for eclectic tribal patterns. The different color schemes and patterns are so eye-catching and fun to wear whether you're on the sand or out for a night on the town. Here's a few of my favorite tribal-inspired looks!

4.) Bronzing skinfinishes

What's better than looking like a hot bronzed goddess? Looking like a hot bronzed goddess without actually having to take the risk of burning your skin in the sun's unforgiving rays! Take it from me, you can achieve that sultry summer glow by simply applying a finishing bronzer or "skin finish" on top of your normal makeup routine in seconds! I recently picked one up from MAC and immediately fell in love from the minute I opened up the compact to see all the glittery, bronze goodness! I just apply a little on the top of my cheeks, bridge of my nose, and forehead to give my face that "laying out in the sun all day" glow. No sunburn required!

3.) Juicing

If you're a fitness junkie (or pretend to be, like I do) then you've probably already heard about this trend: juicing. And no, I'm not referring to the codeword for steroid use, I'm talking about natural juicing aka using a juicer to make your meals with the good stuff that comes from the ground! I must admit, I've spent a fair amount of time looking into juicers and let's just say, they're not exactly the cheapest thing on the planet! But investing in a good one is something I see as a huge plus! In minutes, your favorite fruits and veggies turn into healthy, natural meal replacements, energy drinks, and even sweet treats! So here's to sipping your way to health!

2.) Cute DIY hairstyles

There's been a huge trend movement in hair this summer! Forget the plain-jane ponytails, there are literally hundreds of cute hairstyle tutorials I've seen all over Youtube that are not only doable but cute enough to pass along. We're talking funky fishtail braids, chalk-colored highlights, bold two-toned styles, oh my! Girls everywhere are starting to embrace their creativity and create amazing styles to show off this summer! Here are a few of my favorites courtesy of Pintrest (again).

1.) NAILS, NAILS, NAILS! 


And finally, the most talked about trend this year has to do with (drumroll) NAILS! It seems like everywhere you turn, there's an instagram of someone's funky nail colors or a twitpic of crazy nail accessories! It seems that this year, everyone is obsessed with nails! I'm seeing everything from bold, eye-catching colors to textured "caviar" styles to pointy cat-like claws and beyond! Gone are the days of the boring french manicure! This summer, it's all about expressing your personal style on the things we use the most! Here are a few of my favorite nail styles I've seen floating around the interwebz.

  

As always, thanks for reading! And don't forget to comment and leave me some of your favorite trends this summer! :)

2012 MTV Movie Awards - Best and Worst Dressed!

The MTV Movie Awards aired last night and as usual, the hottest stars brought out all the stops on the red carpet. The 'anything goes' vibe of MTV Movie Awards is what separates it from those other awards shows and is the main reason why I love checking out all the fashions. From ultra sexy pant-suits to red hot minis, most of last nights fashions were definitely drool-worthy, if I must say so myself! Here are a few of my favorite looks from the red carpet and a few looks I thought were as disappointing as the lack of action during the acceptance for 'Best Kiss'. Hold on to your golden popcorn!

Charlize Theron STUNNED in a very elegant, yet sexy red Lanvin dress. I have to say, I really love everything about this dress. The shape, the color, the way it makes her look so effortlessly chic. Charlize is the queen of red carpet fashion wonders and this look certainly made the Hollywood newcomers know the glam goddess is here to stay.

Anyone who knows me, knows how obsessed I am with menswear inspired fashion for women. That being said, I absolutely loved Shailene Woodley's black pant and vest combo by Stella McCartney. It was classic, it was sexy, and it definitely turned heads on the red carpet! Her messy-chic fishtail braid was perfect for the summer show and proved that you don't need a fancy undo to rock a red carpet!

Although she skipped the red carpet this year, Jennifer Aniston looked amazing in this fitted leather Valentino number. She paired it with ultra-sexy stripy sandals to complete the look and lengthen those long, toned legs. She definitely edged it up for this occasion and she proved that not only does she do elegant hollywood glam well, but she can rock the leather with the rest of 'em!

Not all that glittered was golden last night. My three worst looks go to Jessica Biel, Kristen Stewart and Crystal Reed. I'm not sure what these three were thinking with these looks so I'll let you guys write your own captions! Let me know what you think of last nights red carpet show down and as always, keep an eye out for upcoming blogs on everything fashion, beaty, and hair! <3