Summer always includes so much activity: being outdoors, going to the pool or beach, summer vacations, weddings ?¢‚Ǩ¬¶ You need some great accessories that will work multiple shifts making you look great in your summer fashions.

Ray Ban Wayfarer

You can?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢t go wrong with the classic Ray-Ban Wayfarer. They have recently been reissued in a number of new color combinations that are as luscious as a day by the ocean. And, as you would expect from a brand as highly revered as Ray-Ban, they?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢re among the most carefully crafted sunglasses you can get. $120.00.

Valentino Handbag

A Valentino lambskin tote lined in canvas looks smashing in this tropical blue. Features a leather rose, top handles, and magnetic button closure and as 12?¢‚Ǩ¬ù x 16?¢‚Ǩ¬ù x 5?¢‚Ǩ¬ù is big enough to hold your Wayfarers and sunblock along with your other necessities. $2395.00

Giuseppe Zanotti Sandals

And what would summer be without a pair of sexy strappy sandals? These Giuseppe Zanotti sandals have a 2?¢‚Ǩ¬ù platform, and a 5 ?Ǭ??¢‚Ǩ¬ù covered heel. With rubber outsole and leather lining, they also feature a nifty back zip closure. The upper is patent leather. $775.00.

Shopping source: TheFind.com

America in Diane von Furstenberg

America in Giuseppe Zanotti Shoes

America in Burberry

America in Joie

America in Brian Reyes (source)

I couldn’t be more proud…one of my favorite curvacious actresses, none other than America-the-Beautiful, has been making some serious strides in the fashion world. Miss. Ferrera has been popping up on more and more “best dressed” lists recently, and it’s no surprise. Her style is the perfect blend of youthful elegance and class that you hardly see anymore.

Ok, so her look is neither groundbreaking nor is it avant-garde, but I love it just the same. America looks glossy, but not overprocessed and like the girl next door that you really want to go shopping with. The girl knows how to dress her shape without looking dowdy or obscene, and in a world of uber-thin actresses, it’s nice to see someone that looks like me out there working it.

Love what you see to? Duplicating this look is easy, so here are some simple steps on how to dress like America Ferrera:

1) Waist not, want not:

Show off an hourglass figure like America’s with a cinched in waist. This look is easy to achieve with a billowy top, skinny jeans and a skinny belt. Paired with an oversized bag and killer heels, you can easily create a look that is very now.

2) It’s a wrap:

Wrap dresses and tops are ideal for almost any body type, and look especially flattering if you are top or bottom heavy. Solid colored wrap dresses are your best bet to create a slimming effect.

3) No accessories please:

When you are as naturally beautiful as America, you don’t need a whole lot of bling to take away the attention from your glossy hair and great hieels. Go for minimal jewelry and streamlined belts, bags and shoes to create a timeless and ladylike look.

Score some America style for yourself with this printed wrap dress from Yu Clothing; the floaty sleeves cover up arms while the wrap style hugs your curves just right:

Printed Wrap Dress from Yu Clothing, $164.00

Mary Kate Olsen (source)

Leave your chain wallets and spike-studded go-go boots back in 1997?¢‚Ǩ¬¶the new goth is more fabulous fierce than Marilyn Manson couture. For Fall ?¢‚ǨÀú08, instead venture to the dark side with caged high-heels, dark textured tights and vintage inspired lace. Oh yeah, and a latex mini for the truly daring.

Surprised that goth has made a comeback? Don?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢t be?¢‚Ǩ¬¶Mary Kate Olsen has been doing it since last year, and black and navy nail polish were also big back then as well. It was only a matter of time, really. While this look is not ideal for everyone (I?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢m more into color, thank you very much), brave fashionista?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s can really take advantage of this vampy style and go all-out, or just add a few macabre elements to their current look.
If you are ready to add some dark details to your fall wardrobe, check out these must-haves for inspiration:

Caged High-Heels

Giuseppe Zanotti Patent T-Strap Caged Stilletto, $625.00

Steve Madden ?¢‚Ǩ?ìMadalynn?¢‚Ǩ¬ù $109.95

You can go one of two ways with the ?¢‚Ǩ?ìcaged?¢‚Ǩ¬ù sandal look, a direct spin-off from this summer?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s uber popular gladiator sandal. The more hesitant can go the vampy route and look for vintage-inspired styles like this Giuseppe Zanotti sandal. The t-strap gives it a 1940?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s vixen feel, and a shoe like this will give you a lot of mileage. Fierce trendanista?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s can try the chunkier look like with the Steve Madden ?¢‚Ǩ?ìMadalynn.?¢‚Ǩ¬ù These are really popular right now with celebs (some are even pairing them with maxi dresses, but I don?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢t know about that one?¢‚Ǩ¬¶).

Textured Tights:

Free People Crochet Tights, $38.00

If you buy one item for your fall wardrobe, I beg you to buy some dark textured tights. Tights are an inexpensive way to add interest to anything you already have in your closet, and look extra fierce when paired with a caged sandal (see above). Go get some right now, I mean it.
Rummage through your wardrobe and pull out your black wrap dresses, billowy white shirts, vintage cardigans, pearls, cameo pendants, chunky black or white rings and leave color out of this look. Top it all off with a handbag that?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s heavy on the hardware and you?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢ve got one smokin?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢ ?¢‚Ǩ?ìnew goth?¢‚Ǩ¬ù ensemble. Try it out for yourself, unless you?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢re afraid of the dark, that is.