Summer Essential#1 for the ladies: Summer Dress

     So we know it's getting pretty hot outside and summertime is coming up, so for the next 3 weeks, we're going to give you a list of a 3 summertime essentials ( in no particular order) , how to mix and match them, and of course dress them up and down! Summer essential #1 and this week's tip for the ladies will be over summer dresses!

     Summer dresses are really versatile as far as being dressed up and down and can be worn for a number of different occasions, anywhere, anytime! There are so many different types as far as fit, pattern, length, material, etc. We're going to show you a few different styles from celebs, how they've worn them, and give you suggestions on how else they can be worn.

Kourtney Kardashian looks FAB in her printed
sundress and wedges!

     As seen to the left, Kourtney Kardashian has on a spaghetti strap, printed mini dress. She kept her accessories simple, since the dress is rather "busy" due to the print, by pairing it with a belt, a few bangles, and sunglasses. For shoes, she went with brown, strappy peep-toe wedges. You can do a look similar to hers by starting with this Abstract Print Dress in the rust/yellow color for only $13.50 from Forever 21. For accessories, keep it simple with this Braided Leatherette Skinny Belt,  Twist and Chain Bangle Set, and these Forget Me Not Studs. As far as shoes, you could do a pair of these Wide T-Strap Stacked  Wedges to keep it on the dressy casual side like Kourtney did, or you could go the casual route and do these Leatherette Diamond Shoes or Leatherette T-Strap Sandals. Oh yeah, can't forget the sunglasses: 1 , 2 , or 3!

Victoria's Secret model Chanel in her white sundress
worn casually with low-top chucks.

     To the right, Chanel is seen in a white woven sundress, denim vest, and lo-top Chuck Taylor's. Her outfit is very casual and simple, especially since the only accessories she has on is a black banded watch. To recreate the outfit start with this White Eyelet Woven Dress, pair it with  this Grey Studded Denim Vest and a pair of Black/White Lo-Top Chucks . You could even do these Orange Lo-Top Chucks for a hint of color. Accessorize the outfit with one of these simple Silver Studs and this Silver/Black Wild Cheetah Ring. To dress it up, ditch the grey denim vest and put on these Grey Cutout Leatherette Wedges. Do this Silver/Turquoise Ellyn Medallion Necklace and Silver/Turquoise Mother of Pearl Bracelet with the same studs!

Eva Longoria in a red maxi looking comfortably cute!

     Eva is seen to the left in the oh so famous MAXI DRESS. She just wore a red maxi dress with a gold hoops and sandals. To get a similar look, do this Orange Draped Knit Maxi Dress and pair it with these Tan Studded Leatherette Sandals. For accessories do Gold Multi-Strand Hoops and these bracelets: Wild Side Panel Bracelet and Turquoise/ Light Brown Ombre Bracelet and you're set! If you want to do a printed maxi dress look, do this Blue/Green Vibrant Maxi Dress and these Gold Braided Leatherette Sandals or Gold Metallic- Strap Wood Platform Heel to dress it up. Keep the accessories as simple as possible by doing the same pair of gold hoops listed above with this Gold/Cream Elements of Style Bangle Set.