If you need some photogenic advice on how to make a black dress look chic and trendy in the summer, look no further. Ashley Graham was recently out for a date night in NYC wearing a breezy black midi dress outfit that was far from boring. As you know, a black dress is one of the easiest things you can wear in life. It’s also one of the most fun things to style, as it’s a blank canvas that can be dressed up or down and melds itself beautifully to any and every style type.

If you want some mid-summer black dress styling inspiration, Graham provided it in spades, and it’s all about the accessories. To her black dress she added an adorable pink mini bag, strappy low-heel sandals, a scrunchie, and chunky gold jewelry. Trendy but not over-the-top is the result when it’s all said and done, and it’s the perfect LBD look, so take notes and scroll to shop the required elements.

My sneaker buying tends to come in waves. Sometimes I feel like I’m fully stocked and others find me feeling completely uninspired and like I’ve worn each pair a thousand times. Currently, I’m stuck in the latter. I do most of my sneaker wearing in the fall (and winter) as opposed to summer when I really need my feet to breathe, so I’m eagerly shopping for some fresh styles.

At the moment, my sneaker collection consists of a couple of pairs of old worn-out athletic sneakers, far too many plain white lace-up sneakers, and some very colorful styles that aren’t really my vibe anymore. I feel pretty meh about all but a few pairs, so I spent some time perusing the latest styles and selected 28 that I love (and you just might too). All of your favorite brands are present and accounted for so rest assured  Scroll to shop the fruits of my labor if your sneaker collection is feeling a little dated as well (or if you simply love sneakers).

Of all the fashion items there are to buy out there, it’s accessories that I’ll always care about the most. I just love that you can wear a new bag or pair of earrings every day until you get tired of it, and it’s perfectly fine, but if you do that with a new dress or top, for example, your friends, family, and co-workers will probably take note. So this explains why the bulk of my shopping budget goes toward shoes, bags, jewelry, hats, hair accessories. They just add another level of excitement to any outfit. 

While designers sent many accessories down their S/S 2021 runways, there’s always a few standout options that translate well into wardrobes. Sometimes something may look right on a model or in a campaign but may not fit well for everyday attire, even if you do have an “out-there” style. Below, I rounded up the trends that are worth giving attention to as summer continues.