The sun is officially back! Which means it’s time to purge dull, muted shades from our closets to make room for soft pastels. Even if your style is more Creature from the Black Lagoon than Rainbow Brite, pastel accents in the form of belts, jewelry, and nail polish can brighten up your outfit and your day. Plus let’s face it, that melting-asphalt look is never a good thing.
1. Enhance a pair of tanned legs with a yellow skirt. (Miss Selfridge Pastel Flippy Skater Skirt, $49)
2. Don’t leave your nails behind. (Essie Spring/Summer Collection in To Buy or Not To Buy and Turquoise & Caicos, $8)
3. When it’s kill-me-now humid outside, you’ll be thankful for a tank top that doubles as a dress. (Diane von Furstenberg Wanata Top, $344)
4. A heavy statement necklace might make you sweat a little, but think how stunning it’ll look with a strapless dress. (Shay Lowe Multicolored Crystal Necklace, $685)
5. Princess-pink loafers with spikes are fashion’s answer to Mike’s Hard Lemonade. (Topshop Canvas Studded Slippers, $56)
6. Still scared of colour? This belt can be the perfect tiny dash of summer in your outfit. (Asos Pastel Metal Keeper Super Skinny Belt, $10)
7. The last time I wore pink pants, I was told to “work those pants giiiiirl,” and I think you will too. (J Brand Midrise Skinny Jeans, $325)
8. Those retina-burning neon bags? So over. (Diane von Furstenberg Mini Harper Bag, $290)
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Bianca Teixeira writes about style for Toronto Standard. Follow her on Twitter at @BeeLauraTee.
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