The Warm Look of Summer

CEBU, Philippines - Cool is the look this summer, this as an anti-thesis to the warm weather. It could mean more blues and greens in your summer wardrobe. Matching the color of your dress with your summer destination: the mountains and beaches, don’t go well in pictures however. Don’t blend in but standout by wearing warm hues that scream “attention.”

Cool fortunately isn’t limited to color only. Cap that cool look by channeling a relaxed and breezy vibe.  Gaisano Country Mall and Gaisano Main whip up the latest in fashion clothing to welcome the bright summer ahead.

Boho-chic

Summer doesn’t necessarily slow down the pace of city life. Channel Sienna Miller and breeze through working days with flowing maxi dresses that make you look like a goddess. Wishing to go somewhere but is bound by work? These maxi dresses of neutral colors, apricots, dark greens will make your workplace a concrete jungle without the hassle that comes with traveling. Plus you need not have another piece of clothing to go with it, talk about effortless beauty.

On beach outings, work those bikini tops with harem pants that is the mark of laid-back fashion. Complete your look with a knit vest that you could wear (if you don’t want to show too much skin) and take off (if you do) at your whim.

Worthy to note is the tie-dye Buddha bag that’s light and has enough room to transform it into a shopping bag. Its exotic print will take you to exotic lands; even make you imagine yourself on an elephant ride or in a Tibetan temple.

Flirty Floral

Perfect for picnic with friends or a lunch date, the look here is feminine and cute.

Now is the time to wear that loud floral dress in your closet, or save for a few parties, you don’t have an excuse to wear fashion pieces during the June- March months that scream “flowers, flowers and more flowers.”

Pair floral mini dress with a muted bag and candy colored bracelets - or go without accessories at all and let the pretty floral design speak for itself. Don’t forget the equally pretty flip-flops or espadrilles.

Color Me Happy

Warm sunshine is the inspiration of this look that’s bright and happy. Steal that surfer’s charm by at least wearing his style. Summer is not the time to be gloomy, so ditch your dark clothing, boys, and join in the fun. Bright tie-dye shirt and shorts of popping colors will make you a great sight on the beach. If traveling, layer it up with a short sleeve shirt and leave it open to show the colored shirt underneath. Cap it off with a fedora hat to have that cool relaxed look.

Flip-flops, an all year footwear for Pinoys, is all the rage during summer. Thanks to the allure of the beach. Wear a comfortable pair that’s as fun as your vacation.

For the more conservative type, summer doesn’t mean giving up your style. Start by adding a daring piece, a shot of color or an accessory, to your daily ensemble – until it grows on you. These breezy finds don’t take a long getting used to however, as they’re comfortable and laid-back as you can get this summer.

Take hold of the above essential apparels at Gaisano Main in Colon and Gaisano Country Mall Department store in Banilad. (FREEMAN)