Guest Blogger: Haute Child in the City's Summer Loves

While I am on vacation, I've asked several of my favorite blogs to guest post for  BAD. I'm such a fan of their sites so I'm excited to share them with you! First up is Chelsea from Haute Child In The City. A Carolina girl and a new mommy, she enjoys anything J. Crew and reality TV. Here she shares what she's lusting after this summer.....

Hi there! Chelsea here from Haute Child in the City.  Nikki so graciously asked me to fill in for her while she's off on some fantastic vacay and I am more than honored to try to fill her shoes.  So without further ado, here are some of the trends and looks that I am lusting over this summer.

Nautical Trend

[Shirt: JCrew Talitha Blouse/Skirt: JCrew No 2 Pencil Skirt Seersucker/Wedges: DVF]

JCrew has a lot of great options for this look right now.  I tend to be attracted to the not-so-blatant nautical (read: stripes and seersucker rather than graphic anchors), but all of the pieces that JCrew has right now are just so perfect to full of this look regardless of which side you lean toward.

High-Low

Or the fashion mullet...

I honestly really adore this trend.  You can find this trend in anything from tops, to skirts, to dresses.  It's something that you can dress up or dress down and look totally with the now. 

Brights

[Thakoon for NARS nailpolish/MAC lipsticks/Kate Spade Essex Scout Bag/Manolo Blahniks via Love Maegan]

I find that the bright trend, for me at least, it better expressed through accessories.  I am loving bright lipsticks, nail polish, purses and shoes.

Beach Chic

Honestly, there's nothing better than a good panama hat and a beach bag.  Maybe I'm just lusting for time in the sand and surf, but this season I've found designers embracing more fun and trendy looks for a day at the beach.