The sun is finally starting to shine and we’re back with our hot summer fashion picks! Whether you’re looking to turn heads at the beach or sizzle at a summer bbq, we’ve got the style trends to help you put your best (looking) foot forward.

Color remains king – Bold colors are still turning heads and help to make a sunny summer day even brighter. Bright orange, yellow, and red are popular, gorgeous and will definitely help you stand out from the crowd. Speaking of colors, you may have noticed that nautical blue and white stripes have become hugely popular and will be one of this summer’s biggest trends.

The trend has even hit swimsuits and we especially like the Mark Jacobs nautical inspired swimsuits. Tommy Hilfiger is also a designer who is offering strong nautical inspired looks, including blue and white bermuda shorts, an anchor printed dress and an especially cute oxford shirt dress which you may have seen featured in a recent issue of Marie Claire magazine. Nicole Miller also has a stylish blue and white striped dress which is part of their summer collection.

The 70’s are back! If you loved the seventies this summers fashion gives you a chance to relive them – and if you missed the seventies (like this author) this is your time to try out those 70’s fashion styles you’ve seen in tv and movies. Seventies inspired clothing such as jumpsuits, monochromatic pant suits and skirts which sit high on the waist are all making a strong comeback. If you’re not ready to try bold retro looks, you can still add a dash of 70’s chic into your wardrobe with fashion items such as wide belts and chunky wedge shoes.

Biker clothing, whether you ride a Harley Davidson motorcyle or the bus, are still in style and appear to only becoming more popular. So basically anything leather goes. Of course, if you live in an area that is especially warm during the summer months you may want to opt for leather accessories or leather evening clothes as the material will obviously make you warm.

Don’t forget a hat! Perhaps due to the amazing hats on display at the recent wedding of Kate Middleton to Price William, hats are seeing a surge in popularity. While the hats you see at the beach or on the street won’t be as fancy as those worn by the royals, they do serve a utilitarian purpose of protecting your head from the sun, as well as of course a fashion purpose. Lacoste has a strong offering of fashionable hats for both lady and men.

Also, if you’ve gained a few pounds over the winter and are a little hesitant to move from winter clothes that cover to more revealing summer clothes, don’t sweat it, simply check out our article on how to dress slimmer.