Hulday Twill Bermuda Shorts from Lauren by Ralph Lauren

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Hulday Twill Bermuda Shorts
Yes Bermuda shorts are a classic style and they will generally last for more than one season. But they aren't in style forever. So before the hot weather gets here in earnest take an honest look at your Bermuda shorts and decide if they are still in fashion or if it's time to say good-bye. The first thing you should check out is the width of the leg. This is the first design feature that will date you. Some years the legs fit closer, some years they are straighter. Then look at the way the waist fits. The size of the waist band. If you've thought about it and find your Bermuda shorts lagging, then trust Ralph Lauren to get you current again. The Hulday Twill Bermuda shorts shown left are just what your Summer 2012 wardrobe needs. Wear them in the city with heels. Wear them on vacation with flip flops. Lord & Taylor is selling them this season for your convenience.

Indikka Floral Peasant Maxi Dress – Super Hot Trend for Summer 2012

Indikka Floral Peasant Maxi Dress
Wow is the maxi dress back or what? I heard it might be  making a return. Thought, right. And now every major designer is showing their take on this hippie chic classic. But it's not for hippies anymore. I love these dresses. I get even more scared when I hear the phrase peasant maxi dress. But then I take a look to the right and I see that it's not a frumpy style at all. What I'm seeing a lot of for Summer 2012 is a maxi dress that's also inspired by the ladylike trends of Summer 2012. So these maxi dresses have great shapes. The Indikka maxi dress to the right is a beautiful combination of creamy white and oranges. And if you haven't already heard orange is trending for Summer.

You'll find the Indikka maxi dress to the right on the Neiman Marcus website. You'll also find lots more maxi dresses in lots of styles and colors - Splendid Striped Maxi Dress , Melissa Masse Printed Maxi Dress , Alice + Olivia Robin One-Shoulder Maxi Dress, Catherine Malandrino Crochet Maxi Dress , Diane von Furstenberg Liluye One-Shoulder Maxi Dress

DKNY Colorblock Square Print Dress

DKNY Colorblock Square Print Dress
DKNY brings you a fresh approach to this season's colorblock trends. First you get an easy breezy billowy shift dress that's a soft petal pink on the bottom and sandy tan on top. The surprise is when you see the dress from the side there's a black panel. Yes it's fun and it's unexpected. The perfect dress shape for a hot summer day. The sleeves hit just below the elbow and have white in them. A unique twist on the colorblock dress. You'll love being trendy and you'll love making the look your own. The scoop neck keeps this dress from overpowering your frame. The length is mid-thigh.

DKNY dress and fashion are available from the Neiman Marcus website. But it's not just DKNY that's got great colorblock dresses on the Neiman Marcus website. You might want to check out these designer dresses as well - Buchanan & Zavala Colorblock Dress , Just Cavalli Colorblock Dress , Diane von Furstenberg Colorblock Dress , Carolina Herrera Colorblock Dress , or Armani Collezioni Colorblock Dress.

Chloe White Cotton Wrap Dress

Chloe White Cotton Wrap Dress
Crisp white cotton poplin in a carefree and relaxed style that's perfect for Summer. And just as a quick note, if you love the shoes shown with this dress (which I do) you can buy them on the Sax Fifth Avenue website as well. But back to this dress, which I would also wear as a beach cover up as well. It's sleeveless. Look at the detail of the shoulder. This isn't a skimpy. You get a strong shoulder line. Yes, this is important, because it makes your waist and hips look smaller. The surplice neckline and bodice finishes in a drawstring waist. There's back pleating to make it even an easier Summer fit. The length is perfect. Sometimes longer is just nicer and easier in hot weather. The temperature can be 101 outside and humid and you'll see feel great in this cotton dress.

Sax Fifth Avenue has you covered when it comes to fantastic fashion and accessories. Chloe is only one of dozens of top-rated fashion designers that have multiple pieces.

Rochas Sleeveless Black Dress

Rochas Sleeveless Black Dress
Every woman needs a little black dress to take her to many of lives events and occasions. Ladies you need to have a summer dress that will take you to that unexpected funeral. It's sad to think of, but when you get bad news the last thing you feel like doing is finding that dress. This is the perfect black dress for funerals. The skirt is pleated and waist belted. If sleeveless isn't appropriate for the service, it's easy enough to pair it with a jacket, cotton sweater or wrap.

On happier days, doll it up for dinner with your husband, attending graduations or cocktails after work. This is investment dressing at it's best. Classic dress lines that will work for years to come.

Available at the Barneys New York website.

Karen Millen Colorblock Dress with Lacing

Karen Millen Colorblock Dress with Lacing
Summer 2012 is all about ladylike and feminine dressing. Dressing up is a bit more formal and structured, a bit less casual. This tailored shift dress from Karen Millen expresses the feel of this fashion season with a unique flair. Colorblock is also trending and Millen has combined the two trends to give your wardrobe quite the pick-me-up. The canvas is white. Then Millen adds a wide black border at the bottom hem. The same black is used at the bottom of the waistband. Tan is the accent color at the neck and armholes and above the black at the waist. Lacing unifies the colors at the waist and it accents the black bottom border.

Available on the Karen Millen website. You'll love the fashion there which includes the season's biggest statement blazers, more colorblock fashion, printed skirts, tribal motif designs, trending pencil skirts and dresses. Don't forget to check out the fabulous fashion accessories as well. If you want those sandals that you see with the dress to the left they are indeed Karen Millen shoes.

Roberto Cavalli Chiffon Caften

Roberto Cavalli Asymmetric Chiffon Cafton
Flowing and sensual you'll feel like a soaring bird in this daring asymmetrical chiffon caftan. The watercolor print features a large abstract flower that seems to take flight. The watercolor print is grounded by a strong black influence at the hem. One completely covered arm balances a completely bare arm. I love the way the black at the bottom of the caftan looks against the white jeans. The black strap across the right shoulder keeps it securely in place. Cavalli designed the caftan so that you still have a waist.

More Roberto Cavalli caftans available on the Neiman Marcus website. Roberto Cavalli Ruffle Trim Caftan, Roberto Cavalli Snake Print Caftan Gown, and the Roberto Cavalli Floral Print Short Caftan.

Oscar de la Renta Crocheted Short-Sleeve Dress

Oscar de la Renta Crocheted Dress
Silk crochet dress in chartreuse. The dress is designed with an hourglass shape and a bias-pleated A-line skirt. Wear it to a wedding and you might just get more attention than the bride. Fresh, alluring, a bit innocent, but all grown up. Covered but bare. Perfect for those must-go-to events for family events. The open crochet pattern is simply gorgeous.

Take it up with pearls and heels, dress it down with a denim jacket. This is a pivotal wardrobe piece that will make all your other clothes and accessories just look better. Show it off or let it peak out from under a shrug. People will definitely take note and want to see more of this wonderful crochet dress.

Lined from the top of your bust to mid thigh. Above and below that is open mesh crochet. Below that is the most feminine scallop or fan crochet stitch. The contrast between the linear and curved crochet stitch is simply stunning.

Available from the Oscar de la Renta Ready-to-Wear collection at the Bergdorf Goodman website.

T Tahari Dolly Pants

T Tahari Dolly Pants
Put some sunny summer style in your summer wardrobe with this bright yellow cropped pants from T Tahari. Modern and sleek in every way. These natural waist pants are comfortable and figure flattering. When you wear this type of waist, you escape the muffin top syndrome of lower waists. Perfect for casual days at work, sight-seeing or just running errands around town. Pair with sneakers for a sporty look, sandals for warm weather flirting, or wedges for a more dressed up look. Pop it with an animal print bag for a Summer glam look. Pair it with a straw handbag for a more casual style.

The T Tahari Dolly Pants have concealed zipper and hook front closure, belt-loops embellished with grommets. Two off-seam front pockets.

You can buy these pants at Bloomingdale's website. And don't forget all of your summer accessories are available there as well.

Donna Morgan Colorblock Shift Dress

Donna Morgan Colorblock Shift Dress
Colorblocking is one of the top fashion trends for Summer 2012. It doesn't matter what you're wearing, it should have a combination of vibrant and unexpected colors. The other top fashion trend is the dress itself. In fact lady-like dressing is huge. But that doesn't mean you want to look like your mother or even grandmother. This Donna Morgan dress has you covered in so many ways. The colorblock combination of pink, turquoise and purple is unexpected and fresh. The shift dress is not only sleeveless but the armholes are cutaway giving it an open feel. Perfect for hot summer days and nights. A short mini-dress. You can wear it out dancing or out to lunch with your Mom. It's easy and carefree summer dressing at it's best. Casual but not sloppy.