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High Fashion, Low Maintenance: Orange Blossoms

July 20, 2010 by Chelsea Pech 2 Comments

abstract orangeOur style mantra: Fashion and beauty are for everyone, no matter how busy your schedule or how small your budget may be. We represent the fashionista who has places to go, people to see, or just likes to sleep in a few extra hours. There’s no reason to run to class in sweats and unblushed cheeks when glamour can be achieved with just a little extra effort. Check here as Chelsea unveils quick tricks and perfect products that can update your look in a hot second, without breaking your budget.

Summer fashion and beauty is all about going bold.  You can finally dig into your closet and pull out the summer staples that spent the winter months hibernating, like your super cute mini, platform wedges, and bright colors.

This summer, I find myself gravitating towards perhaps the brightest of the bright, orange.  Some find this vivid combination of red and yellow too outlandish to fit into their fashion and beauty color palette, but orange is the perfect way to embrace the summer sun and heat in your look.  Just don’t take it to the Lindsay Lohan spray tan level.

Check out these fashion-forward and economical ways to stand out in orange this summer.

Black swimsuits may look svelte on most, but an orange suit is key to standing out on the beach. Victoria’s Secret offers its traditional bikini tops and bottoms in orange. You can pair them together or mix them with another bold color or pattern.

VS orange bikini

The ultimate in summer elegance, this creamsicle-colored chiffon dress from J.Crew is fit for a summer wedding or formal occasion.

j.crew chiffon dress

An orange purse can easily become your favorite summer accessory and add character to any outfit. I love the drawstring on this pouch purse from Urban Outfitters, on sale now for only $19.99.

orange urban outfitter purse

I can’t deny that I’m obsessed with almost all of OPI’s shades, but for a light orange look go for In My Back Pocket (left), or for the boldest orange shade, try Atomic Orange (right).

OPI In My Back Pocket, Atomic Orange

COVERGIRL’s Fruit Spritzer Lip Gloss is available in Tangerine Splash, a perfectly fruity and bright lip shade.

covergirl tangerine splash

Photos: Nimalan Tharmalingam; Victoria’s Secret, J.Crew, Urban Outfitters, OPI, COVERGIRL

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