10 Things Every Girl Needs for Spring + Summer

Spring is one of the best seasons for many reasons, one being how everything turns to different shades of green, another is how we can finally wear shorts! Trees, green, shorts, rain, flowers, and sun is what makes spring so awesome. It's very unfortunate that spring doesn't last long where I live, things seem to shift from a complete winter to a hot, dry summer in a matter of about two weeks. I thought because of my obvious spring fever, I would write about what every girl should have in their spring wardrobe. Here we go...

ONE // Small Cross-body

Everyone needs a bag to carry things around in that's small, easy to carry, and hands-free. Cross-bodies are perfect for that, they're a great way to hold just the bare minimum when you're out and don't want to bother with a huge bag. This particular bag is from Fossil, it's a little more on the expensive side but there are so many other companies that sell really cute cross-overs in fun colors. 

TWO // Silky Tee

A new chic look to try for spring is a silky tee shirt. This one's from Madewell, again expensive but you can find them at TJ Maxx and H&M too. It's got a boxy cut that doesn't hug your body in any places, basically and all around comfortable and free-flowing top that looks great on anyone. I have a silky tee shirt that has a blue pattern on it and I love wearing it with jeans one day and dressing it up the next. 

TREE // Boyfriend Shorts

The concept of the "boyfriend jean" has now transferred to shorts too! I don't know about you, but I don't always enjoy skin-tight shorts that almost expose my butt. I like shorts that are comfortable and not too revealing. These shorts are from J. Crew, I love all of their shorts, they fit me so well and I can always find great deals and sales on them. 

FOUR // Colorful Studs

Studs are always a good accent piece, they add a little to an outfit without adding too much. I have these studs from World Market and I love them, they are really cheap and pretty good quality. My ears are sensitive to certain medals and, I have to say these are awesome, they never give me problems, not to mention the compliments I get on their pretty colors!

FIVE // Sea Star Charm

I have been obsessed with the bracelet company Alex and Ani, they have the cutest bangles with little charms on them. I currently have a bangle with my zodiac sign on it and I find that it goes with everything that I wear. This one is a sea star from their Seaside collection. These bracelets are durable and made with recycled material in the US. What could be better than that?

SIX // Strappy Sandals 

Practical yet stylish shoes are a must for the spring and summer time. Wearing ballet flats when it's hot out isn't ideal and flip-flops are very bad for your feet, so I opt for some strappy, flat sandals. They are super cute, especially when there is an ankle strap and only one band around the toes. These are from Gap but I've seen them almost everywhere in different colors and styles.

SEVEN // Comfortable Dress

For those days where it's sweltering hot out and you don't want anything too snug on your body, or on the days when is the perfect temperature but you want to be comfy, I have the perfect thing. Simple, sleeveless dresses with interesting designs are amazing, they are light and loose and not too air tight. This exact dress is from H&M but I can't even tell you haw many places I've seen these inexpensive dresses.

EIGHT // Pastel Oxford

Oxfords are always a classic and great to have, especially pastel colored ones! Pastels are always great for the spring because they brighten up any outfit, and outfits are so versatile and put-together. This one is from Tommy Hilfiger but you can find them at pretty much any store. 

NINE // Printed Shorts

Regular shorts aren't enough for the spring and summer. Any print on shorts will do, but I prefer floral. You can find these easily at Forever 21 and other inexpensive stores. These particular shorts are from J. Crew and they would look great with the pink oxford (8). 

TEN // Haraches 

Haraches are woven leather sandals that are popular in South and Central America. Now the trend is reaching the US! I have seen these many places including American Eagle, Urban Outfitters, and Anthropologie. 

I hope you enjoyed this post, let me know in the comments if you liked this style/structure of a post. Until next time...
xoxo,
Stella