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Joanak.

Summer Shorts

!!They are back!!

The dreaded hot pants. 

"Short shorts" or "hoochie shorts" 

what ever you want to call them you cant hide from them they are everywhere.
Printed, dyed, pastels, studded, lace, you name it.

I find it really uncomfortable to walk behind all the 18 year olds (or younger) who wear them really short. To the point where their cheeks start hanging out the back....Its almost like a car crash "you don't want to look but you just cant help it" **TIP TO THE GIRLS WHO WEAR THEM THAT SHORT** believe me the men you will be attracting with those shorts are not bf or husband material. Be careful of that.

The looks below are some of the types of shorts that are currently trending.
(all available at www.urbanoutfitters.com)

Look. 

I know you ladies are going to be hot this summer. 

Its going to be hot and there's nothing anyone can do about it....BUT, just because you have a rocking body and booty doesn't mean you have to parade around town looking like a  

homeless summertime clown. 

:( sorry but its true....

some of these trends need to be avoided. Especially if you have a family and husband.  

"Dress your age and dress respectfully" is my motto. Especially since you don't want to attract the wrong attention.

If you are more classic than trendy (like me) you will try and avoid the crazy studs and prints. I have a few good pair of shorts that Ive had for some time now. I bring them out every summer and it just so happens that I have 2 pastel colored ones and 2 jean ones that go with pretty much everything in my closet. They are my summer staple. Simple and classic.

The 3 biggest things to avoid are
1. extremely high waist = if you don't have a 6 pack it will look like you have what they call front butt/camel toe and that's no fun for anyone.
2. too short in the back = make sure to try the shorts on before you buy and turn around bend over to make sure you wont be flashing any lady parts while on the move lol.
3. don't do all the trends at once in one pair of shorts. You will want to be able to pair them up with many things in the future. 



American Eagle has a nice selection one of which is in the picture (left). I like the really subtle white print. Great if you want to wear color on top. They will go with almost everything and are a great price. You can look for them on www.ae.com
Ive also picked out some other cute items from their site today for you ladies who don't care for shorts.


























If your style is more preppy and pretty than anything else you might want to check out these looks on  www.Abercrombie.com
I am loving the color on the pink shorts paired up with that awesome belt. They look a little short but they come in different sizes and the fact that I cropped the pic also makes them look smaller. Still they are great if you like the more preppy look. The dress is adorable and I just had to share lol

Like I mentioned you don't want to rock a MOM short this summer so here are some great alternatives for all you mothers who are in the market for some great shorts this season. 

Because I'm a mother myself, I like to go a tad bit safer on the length part so that if I bend over or sit Indian style I don't have a accidental flash.

here are are my favorites from 

www.kohls.com

Joanak.

mod cloth new arrival tops for a windy day

I am known to favor the trench or button down when it comes to chilly or windy weather.

here are my top favorite new arrivals from www.modcloth.com

Which type is your fav?

A few "polished picks" from mod cloth =sale section.

Ive always loved the selection that mod cloth has to offer.

I made it a point to shop from the sale section for my picks from them today

all the dresses bellow are under 200. you can find them at www.modcloth.com/shop/sale

joanak.