Summer 2012’s 10 Best Accessories
Not everyone can pull off printed pants, but this belt is really all you need.
Proenza Schouler Printed Neoprene-Covered Belt, $435, net-a-porter.com
Give your aviators and wayfarers a rest this summer, and instead opt for these retro sunnies.
They're the perfect shade of pastel purple and they're ombre...need I say more?
Illesteva Leonard Purple Sunglasses, $165, openingceremony.us
You'll be transported to the Caribbean everytime you look down at your wrist.
Juicy Couture Palm Beach Poolside Parrot Bangle, $118, bloomingdales.com
With these earrings, gingham goes glam.
Miu Miu Gingham Earrings, $161, net-a-porter.com
So much better (and cooler!) than a Hawaiian print shirt.
Hawaiian Print Cap, $29.83, asos.com
Wear these with a vintage-inspired swimsuit, and you'll be channeling a 1950s Hollywood siren.
Charlotte Olympia Cat-Eye Feather Sunglasses, $402, mytheresa.com
A big, bright necklace or pretty floral scarf are both perfect solutions for those I-have-nothing-to-wear kind of mornings.
Pair either with a plain white t-shirt and you're done.
Mary Katrantzou Strip Valley Scarf, $339, barneys.com; J.Crew Tessellate necklace, $85, jcrew.com
Tangerine Tango
Ever since the Pantone color of the year, Tangerine Tango, was announced, I've been trying to figure out how to incorporate it into my wardrobe without looking like a safety cone or an inmate.
This sporty, water resistant watch is just what I was looking for.
Nixon The Time Teller Watch, $75, shopbop.com
A straw hat is one of those summer staples that never goes out of style.
The neon pink ribbon on this one keeps the classic looking fresh.
Flora Bella 'Mia' Raffia & Ribbon Fedora in Coral, $128, nordstrom.com











