Jessica Quirk, Book Author and Blogger of What I Wore
JESSICA QUIRK—founder of the enormously popular blog What I Wore knows that looking your best doesn't require a lot of money—just a dash of imagination. She also knows that the key to having great personal style is figuring out what works for you. In WHAT I WORE: Four Seasons, One Closet, Endless Recipes for Personal Style, she shares her secrets for creating a stellar wardrobe that can be flexed year round.
Here, Jessica Quirk shares the 10 things she needs to beat the summer heat.
- 1
Sundress
Summer dressing gets simple with this cute yellow & white sundress from LOFT. Wear it alone or layer with a denim jacket after dark.
- 2
Retro Shades
Look like an Old Hollywood starlet while you lounge by the pool in these retro white rimmed shades.
- 3
Flat Espadrilles
Catch the breeze on a bike ride through town and trade in lace up athletic shoes for some easy to slide on espadrilles. Pair this funky print with a neutral sundress and you're ready to ride!
- 4
Retro Swim Suit
I'm crazy about glamorous, vintage inspired swimwear. This black and white polka dot one piece would look great with red or yellow accessories.
- 5
Chambray Shirt Dress
A breezy, 100% cotton chambray shirt dress works for the office and beach alike.
- 6
Canon G12 Digital Camera
For photos on the go, I like to use my Canon G12 instead of my heavier SLR. It has a lot of the manual features of a professional camera, but the ease of an auto point and shoot mode as well.
- 7
Straw Tote
In addition to my summer handbag, I always keep a bag full of essentials (see below) by the door so I can grab and go. A striped straw bag is neutral enough to work with almost every summer outfit. MY ESSENTIALS: SPF lip balm · water bottle · short brim hat
- 8
Wide Brim Hat
For longer sun exposure like at the park, beach or pool, opt for a
wider brim. - 9
Printed Skirt
Boldly printed summer skirts always look great with a simple white blouse or tee (I'd even throw this on over the polka dot swimsuit!)
- 10
Timex Watch
I love the sleek white and white of this easy going nylon band watch from Timex (I'm their summer brand ambassador!)
