Summer is here and I’m excited. Normally, I don’t get into summer / warm weather clothes but this year feels different. I think it’s because the New York winters are SOOOOO long and brutal, that I’m overly anxious to embrace the heat.

Crop Tops

Listen, I dont have abs. Well, I kinda do, but they’re hidden. But I don’t care. My tummy is not particularly flat, but I’m working on that. All that to say – I don’t have a rock hard 6 pack, but I still want to shop my belly and hips. Why? Because I’m feeling sassy…! My secret to showing my stomach without fully letting the belly hang out is to wear high waisted bottoms.

1 / Sita Cropped Cotton Top

2 / Revolve Costa Crop Top

3 / Henderson Crop Top

4 / Hayworth Asymmetrical Ruffle Crop Top

5 / Striped Smock Crop Top

6 / MakeMeChic Women’s Summer Button Camisole Knot Front Casual Crop Cami Top

7 / OUMAL Summer Crop Tops for Women Teen Girls Juniors Cute Black V Neck Tops

Bralettes

Similar to crop tops, bralettes are sassy. They’re also a cute, sexy way to spice up a look. These weren’t even on my radar until recently but, during a recent trip to Miami, my friends and I stumbled upon a store that was liquidating their bralette selection for 5 bucks!! So, I figured why not?

1 / LA Hearts Tie Front Bralette Top

2 / Lily Bralette

3 / Charlotte Lace Bralette

4 / Intimately FP Ezra Bralette

5 / Pret-A-Porter Longline Bralette

6 / Riley Halter Bralette

7 / Denim Rouche Embroidered Bralette

Comfy Flats

I’m not really in the mood for heels/platforms/wedges. That’s not to say that I won’t wear them here and there. But I’m feeling like being uber relaxed. If I’m going to be baring my stomach, then that needs to be balanced out with more subtle shoes.

1 / Women’s Bella Fabric Tassel Thong Sandals

2 / Cadiz Fringe Sandals

3 / Shakira Denim Fringe Slides

4 / Bed Stu Henna

5 / SCHUTZ Women’s Walquiria Flat Sandal, Tango Red

6 / Dolce Vita Women’s Celaya Slide Sandal

7 / Dolce Vita Women’s Corey Slide Sandal

8 / Loeffler Randall Women’s Birdie Ruffle Slides

Fun Earrings

Acrylic earrings are all the rage this summer. While I don’t invest too much into trends, I will be picking up few pair of these. They’re fun and playful and chic. Oh, and they’re colorful. I…love…color.

Otherwise, I’m stocking up on classic hoops – the big, gigantic ones. They silent killers. Simple, but bossy. You know…sassy. 😉

1 / Milos Drop Earrings

2 / Midnight Teardrop Earrings

3 / 80s Wine Earrings

4 / Gold Circle Unbal Hill Earring IV

5 / Faidra Thin Drop Acrylic Oval Hoop Earrings

6 / Rachel Comey Pima Earrings

6 / Ellipses Nude

Funky Lippies

Growing up with full lips, I was made fun of. So I never embraced anything that would bring attention to that, especially not lipstick and especially not colored lippies.

Now – as a young 30 something – I am embracing my soup coolers. I think lip colors are an underrated way to spice up an otherwise basic, understated look. Plus, I’ve been inspired to embrace makeup more due to Rihanna bringing it to women of color and from one of my favorite YouTubers (Jay Lee’s Corner) who always fabulously calls out her “lip colors of the day.”

1 / Dollup Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick Color ‘Joy’ Burgundy Wine Red

2 / Colorganics Natural Lipstick Black Cherry

3 / Bellasophy Non-Fade Matte Velvet Lipstick

4 / Bolayu Lip Liner Pencil Lipstick

5 / Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick

Sexy Swimsuits

I’m not a beach person and I’m barely a pool person. But I’m feeling drawn to swimsuits…not just any swimsuits, though. I’m referring to ones with sexy designs, eye-catching colors, and innovative materials.

1 / One Shoulder Cut-Out One-Piece Swimsuit

2 / High Waisted Shimmer Bow Tie Bikini Bottoms

3 / Velvet Cut-Out One-Piece Swimsuit

4 / Ribbed Tie Cut-Out One-Piece Swimsuit

5 / Indigo Velvet Classic One Piece

6 / Closer One Piece

7 / MILLY Women’s Stripe Ruffle Top One Piece