While it feels like Mother Nature has elongated the colder months, summer is surely around the corner. It’s time to shed our winter coats and slip into the latest styles for summer! From rooftop happy hours to family picnics – Summer allows us to be effortlessly chic in fun patterns, fabrics, and accessories.

Here are 4 trends we can get behind this summer!

1. Stripes are a summer must-have. Summertime stripes exude this nautical aura that fills your heart with sunshine and beach waves. It gets pretty cold on the shore, so whether you’re yachting or sipping cocktails in Cape Cod, stay warm with the Ming Wang Striped Jacket. STYLE TIP: Accessorize with gold, nautical themed jewelry! A charm bracelet with an a few anchors and helms would do nicely.

2. Jewelry has taken a turn into simple elegance. As beautiful as the latest minimalist pieces may be, nothing can ever top a chunky gold necklace. Gold ropes and chains are a great way to spice up your basics. STYLE TIP: Make your chunky. gold accessories pop with a monochromatic white outfit.

3. Tis the season for a pair of statement sunglasses. Don’t take this the wrong way! We’ll always be a fan of classic shades like Aviators and Wayfarers, but playing it safe did not put man on the moon! STYLE TIP: Try a pair of shades with a cat eye! It’s one of the hottest styles right meow!

4. Summer is the perfect time get a little whimsical with your wardrobe. Hair accessories bring back the nostalgia of lemonade, jelly sandals, and ice cream trucks. Bring back your girlish ways with barrettes and decorative headbands this summer!

However the dice may roll this summer, embrace the fun and flirty trends of summertime. Do not forget that you’ve been waiting for the sun to shine like this for many, many months!

And remember…

“Style is a way of saying who you are without having to speak.” — Rachel Zoe