I don’t know what it is, but I have been obsessed with naturals for spring and summer this year. I’m all about denim paired with either a white tee or an oversized button-down. White shorts and jeans have also become a weekend staple for me this year — something I would typically shy away from. I guess you could say I’m heavily inspired by East Coast/Southern Preppy style, with a touch of that old-school money vibe, but on a Goodwill/Target budget.

Summer Trends

• Crop Tops — Never in a million years did I think that I would ever wear crop tops, yet here we are in 2021, and I’m actually rocking them paired with high-waisted bottoms. I’ve been loving these affordable crop tee shirts.

• High-Rise Shorts — Whenever I am not at work this summer, I’ve been loving high-waisted shorts. I have some vintage ones from the 90s [thank you, Goodwill!] and some cute ones from Target that I have been obsessed with this year.

• Classic Denim — I still love a good pair of skinny jeans for the summer -- just ones made out of lightweight denim is my preference. Some of my favorite brands are Universal Thread, American Eagle, and Abercrombie. They tend to fit my curvy self best.

• White & Black Dresses — I have had a good collection of little black dresses since my Ulta Beauty days, thanks to Goodwill, Old Navy, and Target. So it has been fun to style them up this year, along with my small collection of white dresses.

• Mini Skirts — I never thought I would be one for a mini skirt, but here we are. I love pairing mine with a good graphic tee, white converse, and a cool jacket. It is the most rock ‘n roll my style gets.

What are y’all loving for summer?