Summer Fashion Must-Haves for 2009

Who can forget Coco Chanel's little black dress? Summer 2009's fashion trends have introduced a new little sister to the famous little black dress, the little white dress. A must-have for summer is this chic, stylish, elegant dress. Pair it with a statement making chunky necklace, brightly colored and adorned sandals, and a trendy bag for the hottest summer look ever. Shop online for little white dress at your favorite store. To see a classic example of this trendy beauty, follow this link:www.gbyguess.com/ProductDetails.aspx

Bold, over sized jewelry is all the rage, and makes the plainest outfit come alive. Invest in this trend-setting jewelry for summer and you can't go wrong. Bangles, over sized hoop earrings, chandelier earrings, ethnic-inspired designs, eco-friendly designs, and long Y-shaped necklaces are all good investment choices. A few well chosen pieces to spice up your current wardrobe will give you a fresh new look.

Choose from designers like Vera Wang for statement making necklaces and bracelets for trendy summer fashion, or bargain shop at outlet and vintage stores for some fun finds. Choose hot, bold fashion colors like pink, red, and lime green for high impact. For a bejeweled example of this fun fashion trend, check here:www.target.com/Me
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Summer smart fashion solutions are must-have strappy shoes and sandals. It's time to lose the pantyhose and let your feet breathe in summer cool styles. Gemstones, leather flowers, and other ornamentation is the name of the game for summer footwear. Styles range from platforms, sling backs, peep toes, and gladiators. This sweet yellow shoe from Born, Born Hibiscus, is a must-have! www.shoeline.com/asp/dcpitem.asp

Less is more for summer must-have fashions. Put a demure mini-dress on your must-have shopping list and you will be fashion ready for summer. Interesting details seen on this season's mini-dresses are halter tops, wrap dresses, smocking, pleats, criss-cross styling, and ruffles galore. Bargain prices are plentiful, so you can indulge yourself with several of these comfortable, easy wearing dresses. Buy online at: www.target.com/

No summer wardrobe would be complete without at least adding one glam, trendy handbag. Pack your conservative stand-by bag and pick up a fun summer purse. Whether you add a plaid mini-bag, or an oversize beach tote, the key is bold color. A sinfully decadent fashion pick is this opulent pink Prada bag. This elegant bag will transform any wardrobe from winter to summer in a flash. www.bluefly.com/Designer-Handbags/_/N-97ug/list.fly

Remember that adding to your summer wardrobe can be budget-friendly. Just do your homework and look for inexpensive ways to stretch your clothing dollars.