Maintaining Your Cool with a Few Finishing Touches By Essence Gant

Maintaining Your Cool with a Few Finishing Touches By Essence Gant

No outfit is complete without a few accessories, or as I like to call them, finishing touches! Bold, chunky bangles or a clean, sleek clutch makes all the difference when styling your look. The summer is all about finding the perfect balance of cool and chic, so accessories are especially important. You don’t have to layer tanks or rock cropped moto jackets to bring out the best in your look; it’s way too hot for that. Instead, maintain your cool with a thin tee and denim shorts, and elevate the ensemble with some finishing touches. A classic tube top paired with crop pants can easily go from simple to standout with an intricate necklace, leather tote and stacked wedge. Remember, beat the heat and still look like a fashionista by peeling back the clothes and layering on the accessories. We picked out a few for you to try!

Belted Tote Bag, Ann Taylor, $158.

Multicolored Crystal Statement Necklace, Ann Taylor, $89.50.

left to right, Macy’s: INC International Concepts, $79.50. Alfani, $75.00.

Pearlized Layered Chain Necklace, Ann Taylor, $89.50.

Skinny Patent Lucite Buckle Belt, Ann Taylor, $30.

Liza Dorsay Flat, Ann Taylor, $118.

Belted Foldover Bag, Ann Taylor, $98.

Deco Stretch Bracelet, Ann Taylor, $49.50 each.

earrings clockwise from top left, Macy’s: American Rag, $12. INC International Concepts, $28. Style & Co, $16. INC International Concepts, $18. Bar III, $32, $28, $38.

Bar III, Macy’s, $42.

left to right, Macy’s: INC International Concepts, $79.50, $69.50.

Essence Gant is a women’s life, style and beauty writer. Instagram and Twitter @TheEssenceOf_.