SUMMER CHIC

Summer chic brings images of sandals, shorts, jersey dresses to mind. But for every season there are also many occasions to dress for (like work, special events, church) where flip flops just won't do. Here is Summer Chic for Every Occasion. Post and win a Summer Chic Package full of Summer Must Haves!

1. AT A SPECIAL EVENT

This TIBI dress is gorgeous, easy-breezy, and dressy enough for a wedding, benefit, or almost any occasion. It even has pockets which is a huge plus! Susan G Matthews in Mountain Brook Village $358.
Birds are very in style right now from printed dresses to jewelry. This bird cuff is so chic and could be paired with almost anything. Lara at Patton Creek $109.





2. FOR SUNDAY BRUNCH

Crisp white cotton with yellow stripes make this dress an ideal choice for Sunday or the office. Orla Kiely can be found at Laney's Place at SOHO in Homewood $288. These Sunny Side wedge lace up shoes in navy and yellow are the next big thing, Anthropologie at The Summit $348. The Wanda bag by Isabella Fiore is the perfect accessory for this outfit, on sale at Eluxury.com $405.




3. FOR DATE NIGHT

Jersey dresses are the ideal outfit. Since they are dresses you look very put together yet because they are so comfortable, they make style effortless. Ideal for the summer throw them on and add a little bling with these fabulous bangles by Amrita Singh. Bangles Jane Simon in Mountain Brook Village $78 and up. Michael Stars puff sleeve Vanessa dress The Clothes Tree off Acton Road $188. Frenzii peach strapless dress at Turquoise in Bluff Park $82.

4. FOR THE OFFICE

Perfect for the office, this polka dot shirt by Young Essence from Turquoise in Bluff Park $49 paired with this School of Women skirt from Swank 35223 in Mountain Brook Village $148 is a sophisticated choice for the summer. Put on these Cherie Amour Betty Grable inspired shoes from Anthropologie at The Summit $68. For a great suit option this Yoana Baraschi denim suit also goes well with the Cherie Amour pumps.
















5. FOR THE BEACH OR A PICNIC

Be a stylish beach bum in this flowy number by Blue Plate Lara at Patton Creek $68. This floppy khaki hat is a great accessory Anthropologie at The Summit $68. Pack your beach gear or a picnic in this Macrame bag from Target $14.99.

6. FOR MOMMY'S DAY OUT

You have a free day to yourself and you are on the go - go - go. Look great without sacrificing comfort in this Odille blouse from Anthropologie $88, Light house shorts from Anthropologie $58. Throw it on with the a pair of flat sandals like the earthy thongs featured in Summer Sandals and you are a ready to go.

7. FOR LUNCH WITH FRIENDS

You're grabbing lunch with friends and the last thing you want is to look like plain jane. Well, this tank top with embroidered flowers by Oh So Jane is anything but plain Lara at Patton Creek $84. Skirt by Nick and Mo is affordable chic Lara at Patton Creek $47. Looking for something a little less girly - try this mod jersey dress from Soca Clothing $68.











8. FOR THE POOL

White terry cloth jumper dress American Apparel $29. Oka B gel thong flip flops $25. Sun plot beach bag on sale at Anthropologie at The Summit $39.99.