Summer Accessories

The weather is appalling these days and all I can think about is summer. One thing I have been pretty excited about is bare legs because it means you can wear a killer pair of socks. I'm not sure why and it sounds lame, but socks are one of my favourite accessories. I just think if they compliment your shoes they can add something special to an outfit that might not be particularly exciting. For instance, these socks from Nasty Gal:

My favourite are the pale ones, I think if you want to wear socks with an open toe heel these are the way to go as they are quite transparent and dainty so they don't look to clumpy. Another place to get cool socks would be Shop Koshka's sock boutique on their online store. Theirs are more bold and much less feminine. I would pair them with chunky flatforms or a pair of creepers:

Rachel Comey x Hansel From Basel 'Covered' Short Sock

Moving on from socks as not everyone cares quite so much about them, this summer I feel its all about grunge silver-tone jewelery. I've been sticking to gold the last few months as I discovered some vintage gold necklaces my mum has that she never bothered to let me know about, but I feel that silver is so much more easy-breezy for summer. I was looking through the shop wasteland website when I came across these beauties:

For  starters I know the ring isn't exactly silver, but it is more in the grey tones. Chunky rings have always been a favourite of mine and this one is just perfect, the jagged rock is raw and fun. The necklace can be added to any outfit to make it more exciting and I think a statement necklace like this is essential for your summer lookbook. The geometric form also allows it to work with more of a variety of styles, I love its shape and I feel like it would look really natural and fitting with your little black dress or just a pair of jeans and a simple low-cut top. So the most important summer accessory has to be sunglasses, because here in london its the only time you can crack 'em out.

So here I have picked out my three favourite pairs from nasty gal because I think they are the best place to go for a cool quirky pair. I love the pop-art feel of the bottom two and I've always liked the combination of neutral and neon colours, which you can see in the first pair. I think if you can pull off something like that you should go for it. As you can see I prefer the more round shapes, they are really popular at the moment and come in such an interesting variety its hard not to get hooked. When I was in hong kong I got three pairs of round sunglasses for a tenner at the market - great moment! Another place that sells incredible shades is Urban Outfitters:

So tacky I need them so bad!

I hope you are now feeling a bit more confident as to which direction to go with your summer accessories. If this isn't your thing ignore me, but if you like what you see, feel free to comment with any questions or post-requests! 

Now I am desperate for summer to arrive.

Megan Rose xo