Three Summer Accessories Every PG Needs

I’m not a fashionable gal. I don’t stress over straightening irons or hairdryers (I lost mine a year ago and haven’t missed them.) I wear makeup. When I remember.

If a piece of clothing is comfortable, I’ll wear it. If not – back to the thrift store it goes. But, as the languorous days of  summer approach (or have they already come?) a little glamor is called for. Especially if you’re a phillygrrl.

Three things that are more Betty Davis than Ugly Betty?

The aviator glasses. Or as I like to call ’em – the boyfriend sunglasses. (I used to wear the men’s version.) But now they’ve started making women’s aviator glasses. Finally. Why aviators? They’re delicate, not chunky like those Chanel-type sunglasses. So they work with any face. Not just an anorexic/plastic-surgeried one.  And they’re metallic (not plastic, ugh). So they match with your  jewelry. Plus, you can pretend you’re the female James Bond and be hard-core myterious. It adds a little edge to an otherwise feminine get-up.

The maxi dress. Oh, so flattering! It works for any shape. Doesn’t work for any size though. Hard to find one in a petite size. It skims unflattering points. Hugs curves. Plus you can dress it up with a belt for a night out. Or wear it to the beach. It’s versatile. Which is always good. Buy a couple of solids and mix and match with some printed shirts for a breezy summer. Forget Macy’s, you can find ’em at any ghetto store on Market Street.

The gladiator sandal. Okay, I don’t really like every version of the gladiator sandal. The ones that go all the way to the ankle make you look more like Russell Crowe than anything else. Stick with minimum strappiness, solid colors (brown/gold/black/grey/beige) and stone accents.