Just Because You Can't See It: Summer Solstice Style

Summer is finally here and fashionista Bree stopped by to share ways to spice up your wardrobe this season...

Guest Blogger: Bree from The Urban Umbrella

Hi there!

I am Bree! I am a fashion, beauty and travel enthusiast from Canada!

I’ve always felt that style shouldn’t have to come at cost, you shouldn’t need to have to fork out $300 for a T-shirt, or $800 for a pair of jeans to look and feel “Stylish”! Style to me is working what you got, and what you can afford! Though I do believe in saving up for the items you really love, I do not believe it is necessary to have a closet full of designer labels to look chic, put-together and sophisticated! That’s why today I am here to share with you all some hot celebrity style’s that you can easily incorporate into your daily lives without breaking the bank!

Shirt / Jeans / Bag / Sandals / Necklace / Earrings / Sunglasses

Rosie's style here is so chic, so simple and so summery - it's the perfect "beach bum" look while still looking put-together! So, I found items that very closely mimicked the style Rosie is portraying but are a fraction of the cost!

I am a big fan of light jeans, easy light tops and flip flops for summer - Really now, who doesn't love the ease and comfort of that? I basically live in sandals throughout the summer, they are a key component of my summer-style wardrobe because they are not only so comfy & convenient, they also carry a very "boho" vibe.

Jeans / Top / Handbag / Shoes / Jacket / Earrings

Jessica is working all the fun, bright summer 2012 trends with this look, and doesn't she just do it perfectly? Bright reds, blues and yellows - oh my! How she is really working this look is by keeping her accessories to a minimum, she chose her path of Colour and rocked it out. I am a big fan of the bright trend this year, it’s fun and loud which is just perfect for a flirty summer look!

I chose a few very similar items here that are really quite similar to Jessica's look but again, like Rosie's outfit - they are all a fraction of the price!

My personal favorite items from the recreated look include the butter yellow purse and the cap toed shoes. Is it wrong to say I like them more than I like Jessica's? Shh, don't tell her!

Dress / Heels / Belt / Earrings

Taylor Swift is always ladylike, modest and sweet looking - a look I simply adore. She is stylish but effortlessly so, and her look never looks overdone or loud. Her yellow dress is so lovely, as soon as I saw it I fell in love with it and wanted it in my wardrobe - but unlike Taylor, I am no millionaire so spending hundreds on a pretty summer dress is a bit excessive for me! I decided to go on the hunt for a sweet, girly, natural-waist cinched dress for less - and guess what? Yes, I found it. Unlike Taylor's bright & beautiful canary yellow dress, this dress is a lovely off-mustard shade, which is a bit more subdued. The shapes of the dress share a very similar feminine vibe, a very 1950's retro shape that is practically universally flattering, sweet and yes, even a little sexy!

To make this look even more feminine I thought a sweetly bow adorned belt would be perfect, along with some golden flower-powered earrings and high neutral toned heels

Hope you all enjoyed my guide to celeb style without the celeb budget!