The Four Summer S's: Shorts, Short Sleeves, Statement necklaces and Sandals

Today I'm talking about the 4 S's in my summer wardrobe...shorts, short sleeves, statement necklace and sandals.  It's all about the letter S today!  

So I'm not the biggest fan of shorts.  They aren't the most flattering type of bottoms you can wear (in my opinion). But I wear them a lot in the summer out of necessity.  You know you all do!  Trust me, I'd be wearing skinny jeans all summer long if I could, but in this oppressive heat and humidity I now live in, that just won't work.  Since they aren't my most favorite thing, I at least try to make the rest of my outfit around them cute so maybe I can kind of forget that I'm wearing them at all.  Honestly, I've grown accustom to them now and don't dislike them as much as I used to, thankfully.  They come in all types of price points, prints and colors now which helps spice it up a bit.  The trick is to adding in a few more S's to help each look along...short sleeve shirts, statement necklaces and sandals.   Here's some of my recent summer looks rocking the 4 S's:

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Spliced Stripes Tee-Anthropologie

Shorts-GroopDealz

Lavada Slide Sandals-Target

Beaded Seaford Strands Necklace-Anthropologie (NOW ON SALE!!)

Golden Totem Bracelet Set-Anthropologie

Large Aqua Stone Stretch Ring-Loft

This is my new favorite black and white striped top...I love it!  Finally, the search is over!  And I can't praise this cute necklace enough...grab it on sale now while it's still in stock!

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Top-Shade Clothing (OLD)

Shorts-GroopDealz

Shimmered Seagrove T-Strap Sandals-Anthropologie

Mystic Tieback Bib Necklace-Anthropologie

Double Hoop Earrings-Banana Republic

Ring-Forever 21

I've had this top hanging in my closet for YEARS!  I've avoided it because it looked tired to me all by it's lonesome.  Enter in a fun statement necklace and a bright pair of shorts and all of a sudden this old, tired shirt looks brand new!

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Pattern Pop Tee-Anthropologie

Rock Star Bermudas-Old Navy

Lavada Slide Sandals-Target

Tarn Necklace-Anthropologie

Pinspark Cuff-Anthropologie

Sainte Chapelle Earrings-Anthropologie

Linked Circle Ring-Anthropologie

I love a little pattern mixing so this top is perfect.  It takes the mixing work out of the equation...it's already done for me! 

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Top-Shade Clothing

Shorts-GroopDealz

Steve Madden Marvilis Wedge Sandals-6pm

Ampay Necklace-Anthropologie

Gold Rung Earrings-Anthropologie

Bangles-Gap Factory

Ring-Forever 21

A crisp white top in the summer is perfect, especially when it's paired with a few fun pops of color.

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Striped Top-Forever 21 (OLD)

Shorts-Old Navy (OLD)

ALDO "Tossie" Sandals-Nordstrom

Necklace-Francesca's Collections

Factory Enameled Dot Bangle-J Crew Factory

Ring-Forever 21

Apparently I have a thing for stripes this summer.  I can't get enough!  I picked up this shirt a few years back and have recently grown a little tired of it.  However, with the help of a cute new necklace I picked up a few weeks back and a fun pair of mint sandals, I all of a sudden have a whole new look.  Score!

These looks are made up of very simple base pieces but with the addition of a pop of color here or there and a statement necklace, each outfit looks a little more put together.  I am still 100% convinced that jewelry and shoes are two of the smartest places to put your money when investing in a wardrobe.  They are the most cost-effective way to give an outfit a whole new look.  I'm always on the lookout for great deals on both!

Are you sporting the 4 S's this summer?  What are you living in?  

Happy Wednesday!