Some trends stick around for more than a season and from the looks of things, maxi dresses are here to stay…at least for the rest of the summer. This time around why not bare your shoulders in a sexy tube-style maxi for maximum style. Tube dresses are perfect for those long-dress lovers who still want to bare a little skin in the sun!

Would you wear a tube maxi? Click here to check out some maxi dresses from my post last year.

Tiered Maxi Tube Dress available at www.oldnavy.com for $19.99

Tiered Chiffon Maxi Dress available at www.ardenb.com for $68

Aqua Colorblock Maxi Tube Dress available at www.bloomingdales.com for $88

Blossom Maxi Dress at www.forever21.com for $27.80

Floral Tube Maxi Dress available at www.ardenb.com for $78

Gabriella Rochain Fuse Maxi Dress available at www.zappos.com for $69

Belted Tube Maxi Dress available at www.ardenb.com for $38

Zinc Smocked Tied-Dye Maxi Tube Dress available at www.macys.com for $9.99

Although I didn’t have one of these cute cover-ups while on my mini-Miami vacay, I will definitely pack one on my next trip to the beach. These super chic sarongs, tunics and swim dresses are perfect for the BG who doesn’t want to bare it all, but still wants to look fashionably beach-ready.

Do you like to bare your body on the beach or are you more of a cover girl?

City Style Beaded Trim Sarong available at www.newyorkandco.com for $18.71

Embroidered Boho Cover-up Tunic available at www.victoriassecret.com for $85

Feather Swirl Coastal Kaftan available at www.althea.gap.com for $89

Love Shop Stacy Beaded Tunic available at Intermix for $89-119

Michael Kors Point Break Tunic available at www.lordandtaylor.com for $29.99

O Beach Salsa Cover-up available at www.figleaves.com for $23.10

Plunge Cover-up Tunic available at www.victoriassecret.com for $22.99

O Beach Wahine Cover-up available at www.figleaves.com for $23.10

Strapless Ruffle Cover- Up available at www.victoriassecret.com for $24

Tank tops are one of the essential clothing items for summer. The typical light-weight materials used for tanks provide perfect ventilation that will keep you cool during those hot & humid summer days and nights. Most tanks can be dressed up or down depending on the accessories and whether or not you pair them with shorts, skirts or jeans.

What are your favorite style of tanks? Loose-fitting, fitted, drapey, embroidered, or etc?

Piped Ribbed Tank available at www.bananarepublic.com for $17.99

Drapey Ruffle Tank available at www.alloy.com for $29.50

Black Tank Top available at www.emoda.com for $46

Pleated Satin Top available at www.charlotte-russe.com for $18.99

Beaded Tank available at www.bananarepublic.com for $34

Ruffle Tank Top available at www.charlotte-russe.com for $17.99

Noise & Color Block Tunic Tank available at www.urbanoutfitters.com for $38

Splendid Cotton Gauze Lace Tank Top available at www.revolveclothing.com for $50

Floral Patchwork Woven Top available at www.forever21.com for $22.80

This summer why not keep cool in a casual t-shirt dress that can be perfect for weekend brunches or shopping with friends. Paired with ornate sandals and appropriate accessories, a t-shirt dress can be the ideal alternative to summer staples such as a sun-dress or the popular shorts and tank combo.

Would you wear a t-shirt dress?

Jersey T-Shirt Dress available at www.bananarepublic.com for $44.99

Diane Von Furstenberg Silk Jersey Dress available at www.bloomingdales.com for $365

Catherine Maladrino Silk Jersey T-Shirt Dress available at www.netaporter.com for $190.40

Pastry Tiger Love Dress available at www.shoppastrykicks.com for $20.80

Silence & Noise Silk Print Dress available at www.urbanoutfitters.com for $68

T-Shirt Dress available at www.gap.com for $22.99

Bebe Tab Sleeve Shirt Dress available at www.bebe.com for $59

L.A.M.B. T-Shirt available at www.neimanmarcus.com for $95

Three Dots Scoop Neck Dress available at www.nordstrom.com for $49.90

This summer don’t let Champagne corks be the only corks popping at your summer soirees. Why not rock a pair of cute cork shoes this season to add a fashionable, yet comfy flair to your flirty frocks, shorts and skirt ensembles. The versatility of cork shoes are endless and the natural texture and hue works with just about any color palette.

Do you own a pair of cork shoes?

Natural Cork Madera Platform Sandals available at www.bluefly.com for $126.90

Steve Madden Multi-Brown Women’s Sandal Wedge available at www.stevemadden.com for $99.99

Chinese Laundry Okinawa Sandals available at www.zappos.com for $69.02

Carrie Corked Woven Sandal available at www.bebe.com for $80.49

Franco Sarto Patent Cork Wedges available at www.zappos.com for $88.95

Metallic Fancy Cork Platform Sandals available at www.shopbop.com for $87.50

Michael Kors Trellis Cork Wedge Sandals available at www.neimanmarcus.com for $298

Marc by Marc Jacobs Woven Metallic Wedges available at www.netaporter.com for $175.20

Prada Cork Platform Sandals available at www.neimanmarcus.com for $485.90

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Now that it’s getting warmer, it’s time to bare your gorgeous gams in a chic pair of shorts! From cuffed khakis to drapey full shorts, this summer it’s all about showing off your legs in sexy shorts that suit your style. Plus, this season more and more women are dressing up their shorts with cute camisoles and hot accessories for a fun night out on the town.

Do you wear shorts in the summer or are you shorts-shy? Would you wear shorts for a night out?

Crisp Cotton Shorts available at www.jcrew.com for $49.50

Lockhart Shorts available at www.frenchconnection.com for $78

Diesel Sesenta Brown Shorts available at www.diesel.com for $144

Grey Antics God Bless America Shorts available at www.urbanoutfitters.com for $58

Horizon Stripe Short available at www.jcrew.com for $58

Cuffed Shorts available at www.wetseal.com for $21.50

Silence & Noise Drapey Full Short available at www.urbanoutfitters.com for $38

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Margate Cuffed Shorts available at www.dillards.com for $35.70

Maje Shorts available at www.yoox.com for $69

Rojas Hi-Waisted Shorts available at www.emoda.com for $194

Retro Chambray Bermuda Shorts available at www.jcrew.com for $49.99

Shirred Twill Shorts available at www.charlotterusse.com for $19.99

The summer version of the much talked about jumpsuit – the romper is back for yet another season. Rompers have been donned down fashion runways in recent years and it doesn’t look like designers are halting the production of these child-like, one-piece get-ups any time soon. Although they look relaxed and comfy, the question still remains…would you actually wear one?

Please share your thoughts!

Miss Sixty Assiell Romper available at www.revolveclothing.com for $176

Alice & Olivia Cargo Romper w/Belt available at www.shopbop.com for $165

C&California Pima Cotton Tube Romper available at www.candcalifornia.com for $49

Diane Von Furstenberg Jersey Dhalia Romper available at www.bloomingdales.com for $325

In Stitches Romper available at www.freepeople.com for $69.95

Nanette Lepore Three Graces Silk Romper available at www.bloomingdales.com for $325

Splendid Cotton Gauze Romper available at www.nordstrom.com for $99

T-Bags One-Shoulder Romper available at www.revolveclothing.com for $176

We The Free People Halter Romper available at www.freepeople.com for $98