Newsflash, ladies: Orange is shaping up to be this summer’s hottest hue. Keep in mind, though, that not just any old orange will do. If it’s puce, burnt sienna, or vaguely reminiscent of a ‘70s rec room, run the other way. Instead, go for lighter, brighter tones like neon and tangerine. Check out some of our favorite looks below.


Too Hot to Handle
Go ahead and swap your classic red nail hue for Essie’s vibrant orange “Mini-Shorts” shade (1) ($5.95), perfect for pairing with some sassy hot pants.

Tie One On
Tie-dye is back with a vengeance, so tie on TDM Design’s Masino Water Scarf (2) ($125) in golden poppy.

Easy, Breezy
With the summer already shaping up to be quite the scorcher, keep your cool in this gauzy and ethereal Belted Dress (3) ($179) by Rory Beca, fave designer of many a Hollywood starlet.

Step It Up
Kick it anywhere from poolside to the dance floor in Alloy’s Bryana Wedge (4) ($19.99).

Dynamic Duo
For your ultimate summer splurge, you can’t go wrong with the sizzling combination of Melissa Odabash’s Kirsten Halter Bikini (5) ($156) worn underneath her Rebecca Zebra Caftan (6) ($552).

Shutter to Think
Fancy digital cameras are so last year. Keep a record of your summertime shenanigans with this limited edition Lomography Fisheye Camera (7) ($38).

Shapeshifter
J. Crew’s Deco-Dot Zoey Dress (8) ($88) is so versatile, you could head straight from the office to the beach without skipping a beat. Yay, summer Fridays!

~Courtney Stoutamire