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The dog days of summer may be hot, but they’re also sultry and steamy. It’s a perfect time to strut your stuff with sexy summer accessories.

Jessica Szohr is an example of how a few choice pieces can take a look from great to electric. The right jewelry and bag make this outfit the ultimate in boho chic.

Cool Shades For Bright Days

Summer sunshine makes sunglasses a must-have. Stock up on a variety of colors, styles, shapes and use them to accessorize all your outfits. A pair of Rhinestone Butterfly Sunglasses or the equally appealing Animal Print Sunglasses go a step beyond ordinary and add subtle but certain pizazz to everything from bikinis to tanks and tees.

Guys, too, can beef up the impact with a cool pair of sunnies. Turn heads with the Ray Ban Classic Aviators or be fashionable with the larger styling of the Maui Jim ‘Stingray’ Polarized Sunglasses.

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Sunny days beg for hats. Stock up on a few fun, casual hats and add a jaunty flair to your image. Hats are the solution for limp, humid, summer hair and for hair that’s wet from a swim.

Fedoras are charming on girls and the Phoebe Fedora in woven straw is sexy and stylish, especially with longer hair. Guys can look equally sharp in the Kangol 2-Tone Diamond Trilby.

Show Off Your Jewelry

Bare skin cries for jewelry, and there’s no shortage of glam and bling to fire up your outfits. Belly rings make nifty beach jewelry. They stay out of the way and add zing to bikinis. The Caution Hot Warning Sign Belly Ring will spark interesting conversations and, if you want to look demur, the Amethyst Natural Stone Heart Belly Ring is all girl.

Anklets add charm to sandals, and flip-flops. The Smoky Bronze Glass and Crystal anklet has a classy look, while the Chinese Chrysoprase is casually chic. Stud pearl earrings are a tasteful summer accent when swimming is on the agenda. They won’t get tangled in your hair and they’re forever elegant.

Strutting In Style

While the temps are balmy, show off your pedicure on a steamy date with hot stilettos by Elizabeth & James. Guys can look equally classy in the Elias Sun-Washed Sneakers by Ralph Lauren.

There are endless ways to celebrate summer with sexy and sizzling accessories. Let imagination rule! Flaunt what you’ve got and indulge yourself in a few new additions. You’ll cut a dashing figure while out and about and keep your cool at the same time!

Pammy, MyJewelryBox

I was shopping at the Eaton Centre when I ran into Annie in front of Zara. I’m glad I stopped her. It turns out she’s one of the hottest jewelry designers in Toronto. Check out Annie’s L’amour Couture facebook page here.

Her designs are gorgeous. I was shocked by the affordable price range: most items are between $30 and $50!

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And, as if designing jewellry wasn’t cool enough, Annie is also a stylist. You’ll find her at  numerous photo shoots across the country. Having done professional modeling herself, photo shoots are definitely her expertise.

Annie likes to shop at Winners, Zara, H&M, and Urban Outfitters.

When it comes to her personal style, she adjusts her look based on the season.

During the winter she likes to wear edgy pieces, leggings, tights, embellishments…

In the summertime she’ll opt for flowey items, creating a soft look with dresses and high heels.

Winners booties

Annie designed that ring!

an Aldo necklace, one of Annie's favourite purchases

Thank you Annie, it was lovely meeting you!

Today I’ve decided to share with you some of my favourite accessories. I wear these pieces on daily basis to complete my outfits.

Make sure to check out the prices, most of these are under $20!

Layering pearl necklace from Winners $50

Layering gold necklace with leaf and disk pendants from eBay power seller hothollywoodstyle for $12.50 with shipping.
This is a great seller, I bought several pieces from him. You can also create your own combination of pendants and specify the length of the chain.

My signature piece :)
I bought this Aldo necklace several years ago, I believe it was $25.

I wear these at least once a week, definitely my all-time favourite Swarovski pendant!
Necklace $105, earrings $85.

My holiday-party ring.
I bought this handmade garnet tuxedo ring from the Sundance Catalog. $95 with shipping.

Winners, where else? :)
White gold hoops $199.
Sterling silver earrings $20. Everyone seems to like these, I always get complimented on them.

I found this multi-pendant necklace at Claire‘s for $19.
Leaf earrings are from Winners, also $19.

Another eBay purchase, this time from a seller called fungstore.
This pendant is on sale right now for $10 with shipping!

I bought this Juicy Couture necklace from the same eBay seller as above for $12. What a steal!

Have you ever bought accessories online, how was your experience?

Silk, wood, metal, wool, leather, plastic… this season is all about textures-textures-textures!

This is my new Zara outfit:
Trafaluc Jacket $69.90
Zara Woman Dress $95.90

The belt is from Banana Republic, and accessories from all over the place, don’t ask because I won’t be able to remember :) The boots are vintage.

Your destination: Zara on Bloor or Eaton Centre

Do you shop at Zara? What is your personal favourite Zara piece?