Parisian Summer

Watercolor Fashion To Recreate A Parisian Summer

We all know that one of the most amazing summer hot-spots is Monet's garden in Giverny—but for most of us, hopping a plane to jet to France every other summer weekend to enjoy the water lilies is a stretch. But don't fret because recent fashion has paved the way to celebrate the pastel hues of watercolor masterpieces. We suggest mixing up your summer wardrobe with any one of these amazing options. You'll feel like a work of art in no time.

Trend Alert! Mary Janes Have A Comeback

The Mary Jane Renaissance is upon us! The once twee shoe worn with pant-suits and pleated skirts is made a serious comeback. Sleek and full of swank, Mary Janes are much more sophisticated this time around, and designers like Marc Jacobs showed just how much fun a sensible shoe could be. Whether high, low, with a chunky heel or propped on a stiletto, Mary Janes offer a dose of chicness without sacrificing too much comfort. We love the idea of wearing them with thin socks and a dress, or paired with cropped pants and a casual T-shirt. However you dress them up or down, make Mary Janes your main thing again!

Crystal-Inspired Prints Seriously Rock

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but give us a garment covered in crystals and you can count on us going wide-eyed and weak at the knees—and we're talking about a graphic designer's take on the bona-fide bling. This season's cartoon-like crystals are being unearthed in all forms, from multicolored digital prints to rad, oversized renditions on unexpected accessories. Best part about it? We've gone mining through the web for you and pulled up some of our faves, so you can infuse your summer look with a cool factor that's crystal clear. Talk about giving new meaning to "diamond in the rough!"

Rad Or Bad? Would You Wear Sheer Pants?

No one can deny that the sheer trend isn't the easiest to rock—but from shirts to socks, we've managed to find ways to pull 'em off. But when it comes to pants, we have a feeling that the only ones that should be wearing them see-through style are belly dancers and fire eaters. But Alexander Wang and Valentino both showed barely there pants this year, and a quick scan of our favorite e-commerce shops show that they're is being stocked in stores. Should we be equal-opportunists when it comes to all things sheer? Tell us: Are sheer pants cool or are they transparently bonkers?

Chictopia Adds "Grandma" To Their Style Tags, Geriatric Fashion Becomes Mainstream!

Personal style community Chictopia might be one of the easiest places to go for a quick dose of inspiration, and their style filters make it easy to narrow down what you want, whether it be "Business Casual," "Geek," or "Leather." It's also a great barometer for what kinds of styles are the most relevant at the moment (disconcertingly, "Comfortable" has 10,987 photos and "Androgynous" only has 1). Most recently, they've added "Grandma" to the mix. The ubiquity of geriatric trends on the runway seems to have finally touched down in the mainstream. Loose-fitting slacks, below-the-knee skirts, and slouchy tops? Pass us a prune cocktail, honey—this is cause for celebration!

Rad or Bad? The Enigma That Is The Drop Crotch Skinny Jean

We usually turn to Oak for drop-crotch pants that are actually flattering. And it's pretty much fact that skinny jeans are universally a chic, slimming pant shape. But the combination of the two leaves us confused. Yes, folks: the drop crotch skinny jean—pants that bring the crotch down to right above the mid-thigh. Are they just avant garde, or are they just a no-no? We'll leave it up to you to determine the ultimate consensus. Comment below!

4 Fresh Tricks To Wear Your Summer Socks

We're taking this fashion don't and saying, "please do!" Here's how to rock summer socks the right way.