Dear Abigail,

I have some great trends for you to try out this summer. First, be sure to try the two 70s trends- 70s glamour and 70s bohemian. I mentioned this trend briefly in my prom beauty column featuring Grassroots Aveda Salon, and it not only is great as a hair/makeup look, but translated into pants and dresses it really pops as well. Try some high-waisted flared pants, or a peasant dress. Think floral maxi-dress with wedges/ heels. When wearing a maxi-dress, make sure you wear elevated shoes! Your dress shouldn’t drag on the ground, and it makes you appear taller and leaner, instead of short at stumpy. Orange, which is also a color reminiscent of the 70s, is the “color” of the season, so stock up on a lot of great neon shades of that as well. Another trend that is making waves this summer is the motorcycle, or punk trend. Buy embellished items with studs, or try out a pair of combat boots. Mixing combat boots with a flirty pair of shorts, or even a dress, will add personality and presence to your look. Another huge fad is crop tops. They first appeared in the 80s, but now they’ve come back more polished and totally wearable. A crop top can look great on its own with a pair of shorts, or you can try wearing it with a maxi skirt. Its square shape will look fabulous contrasted against the longevity of the maxi-skirt. Smaller purses and satchels are also trending now. Try one in a bold neon contrasted a minimalist color pallet for great shock value.
I would also encourage you to try stripes, and white dresses.

Yours fashionably,
Alexandra