As fall fashion fills our favorite stores and fashion mags, we know our ponytail-perfect days are numbered. So we’ve found ourselves holding on tight to all things sweet and summery—a mission that’s left us a little berry obsessed.
We blame the irresistible onslaught of summer berries making appearances en masse at our local farmers markets and grocery stores. And, of course, we blame Katy Perry, the mistress of all things cute fruit. In the name of rocking the best berry shades, we’ve compiled a head-to-toe collection of items sure to channel the sugary bliss of that first strawberry bite.
1. Cute Enough to Eat (Almost): This pomegranate-hued dress makes us want to revert back to our kindergarten, dress-wearing days, where twirling was an absolute requirement. With a slightly padded bust (yay for support!), voluminous skirt and a sash that ties in a bow in the back, we’re pretty sure this dress will provide the best sugar rush you’ve had all week. Pomegranate Dress , ModCloth, $49.99, modcloth.com.
2. It’s a Cinch: Coil this double-wrap leather belt around your waist to accentuate your curves. Bonus: It’s simple enough to not detract from the details of the dress. Double Wrap Belt, Banana Republic, $49.50, bananarepublic.com.
3. In the Bag: Design/pattern/color goddess Orla Kiely (who designed a wallet-friendly line of home goodies for Target) can do no wrong in our book. This purse is no exception. The cheery colors and leafy prints of this classic shoulder bag call to mind cherry stems and bright berries on the vine. Mini Check Stem Shoulder Bag, Orla Kiely, $173, 80spurple.com.
4. So Strawberry Shortcake: It’s official. The strawberry is our favorite fruit accessory. This golden locket is so charming, we think we’ll wear it year round. Strawberry Patch Locket, ModCloth, $11.99, modcloth.com.
5. Tough Enough: When paired with the leather belt, these gladiator-inspired sandals have just enough gold hardware to keep your ensemble from going into saccharine overload. Palma Sandals, Charles by Charles David, $49.99, piperlime.com.
6. Swim Ready: You never know when you’ll be compelled to take a quick dip. Slip on this bandeau top and hip-hugger bottoms under your dress or stow them away in your purse. We just adore the polka dots, which remind us of strawberry seeds. Hipster Bottom and Ruched-Front Bandeau in Berry and White Dots, Alloy, $9.99 and $11.99, alloy.com.
7. Hold On: A flexible-hold hairspray that is lightweight and won’t get sticky? Sign us up. Not only is this spray perfect for keeping stray strands from sticking to your forehead, it’s also infused with wild raspberry, rose and praline. Yummy! Berry Kiss Flexible Hold Hairspray, Victoria’s Secret, $10, victoriassecret.com.
8. Berry Bath: This raspberry-scented concoction pulls triple duty as a shampoo, body wash and bubble bath. Did we mention it smells good enough to eat? (Though we would advice against that.) Raspberry Sorbet, Philosophy, $16, macys.com.
9. Lip Service: The makers of your favorite sunscreen haven’t forgotten about your precious smacker. This island berry gloss moisturizes for up to 12 hours and contains a waterproof sunscreen and skin conditioners like plumeria, mango, papaya and passionflower. Very tropical, very delicious. Aloha Kiss Moisturizing Lip Gloss in Island Berry, Hawaiian Tropic, $7.49, walgreens.com.
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tetsumo / CC BY 2.0 and http://www.flickr.com/photos/noe0712 / CC BY 2.0
