What am I wearing this summer?

Global warming is in full effect yo. I say that because May in New York was really hot. Normally May is that transition month between cool spring and warm spring. We skipped the spring altogether and jumped into the hot. So now that I’ve dutifully played the meteorological role, let me answer the all important question that has kept everyone up at night, waiting with baited breath for this post.

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Still waiting? The suspense is dreadful, no?

Ok enough games, here’s my checklist for the summer:

Stepping away from the sundress. It’s just way too fabulous and way too “look at me, look at me… don’t I look so cute in my sundress..” ugh

Probably going to be doing the simple little black dress with heels type of thing this summer for days where I want to look professional, intimidating or just not to be jostled with on a crowded Manhattan street. Also, if I do move to colors or summer-like dresses, i’m staying away from anything poufy or brightly colored. I’m not pregnant and don’t want to look as if I am, so the big roundish dresses I am seeing being worn in the village by those rich socialites and elitist, will not be seen on me. I’m also not interested in being some sort of colorful flag walking down the street.

Samantha Cabrera, Papierdoll’s shopping editor extraordinaire put me on to Matt Bernson in her interview with the shoe designer and damn it I love him and the shoes he’s bringing to the discussion. Mr. Louboutin eat your heart out. Bless you Samantha, I read essentials every month.

I’m also wearing a lot of Tracy Reese for the summer. I’m not certain why, but ever since last fashion week I’ve been thoroughly impressed by her pieces. Not convinced? See here.

And while I would advise anyone to stay away from any ONE designer for too long (Marc Jacobs doing his best Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen impression from a couple of seasons back is exactly what I am referencing right now), I do believe that Reese’s pieces (no pun intended) have been consistent season after season. I am a believer.

I am also keeping the accessories and makeup to a minimum. Maybe a simple watch, very light makeup at all times-heavy is for the clowns at Ringling Bros. Though I find heels gorgeous, I’m going for comfort this summer, maybe they make a return in the fall. I’ll be flat footed most of the season.

Ok, so now that I’ve done a fluff, quasi-pedestrian blog post on my trends for the summer (and alienated 99% of you who don’t really care), I’m dying to know yours, maybe I can be completely unimaginitive and pluck from your ideas. Leave a comment and share your ideas, so I can -copy-, ahem, borrow.

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