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I haven’t bought shorts in a while.  Last summer I indulged and picked up a few pairs of high-waisted shorts, and I loved them.  They got their use all season long, but this time around, I haven’t bothered.  Instead, I lazily cut a few pairs of old skinny jeans I didn’t mind butchering and have instead been wearing the heck out of those.  I’m noticing baggier, cut offs are coming around back in style again for summer.  High-waisters will still be big, but it’ll be refreshing to get back to the basics.  Of course cutting old jeans never fails, and you can control the length of them as you wear them, either cutting shorter after a few wears or simply cuffing the bottoms.  This is my favorite look right now…combined with a super soft tee shirt or pretty flowy blouse, this is a no-fail, maximum comfort outfit for the warmer months.  It of course looks great with sandals, but I love wearing shorts with cowboy boots!  Not a big surprise. I searched around to find some great short styles for this summer, and this is what I found:

These Billie Distressed Cuffed Shorts by Genetic are probably my favorites.  They look so comfy!  The all over distressing and whiskering is another nice effect.  Wear these with super girly blouse or tee to balance rugged and delicate.

Billie Distressed Cuffed Shorts by Genetic: $178

Right now, shorts are 25% off at Gap.com…including these cute striped ones.

The Striped Button Tab Shorts are a linen/cotton blend so will probably wrinkle easy but look comfy and are stylish with stripes.  Originally $39.50, these are now on sale for $29.62.

I also like these Hudson Jeans ‘Amy’ Raw Hem Stretch Denim Shorts in the Dakota Wash.  The back pockets are the Hudson signature triangle shape, and the cotton denim has elastane in it, so these will wear really well and break in perfectly.

Hudson ‘Amy’ Raw Hem Stretch Denim Shorts: $165

Summer wouldn’t be complete without a pair of safari-inspired shorts like these Joie Denise Cargo Shorts ($158).

I would go full safari and wear these with a white button down shirt with rolled up sleeves, aviators and sandals.
And I couldn’t resist a pair of “boyfriend” shorts since this seems to be the look this season.  The wash on these are great and the heavy distressing gives a vintage look.

Hudson Distressed Boyfriend Shorts: $165

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Katy Perry, the new “it” girl with her poppy hit single, “I Kissed a Girl”, has been turning many heads lately. Her dark brown hair and full red-lipsticked lips draw many parallels to Betty Boop, and Katy loves to play up the similarity with her clothing choices. While we all can’t pull it off on a daily basis (and even Katy takes a few fashion spills on the red carpet) dressing up as an iconic fashion figure every once in a while can be a blast. Follow Katy’s lead and try out some Betty Boop style with a few stylish choices:

1. High-Waisted Shorts: American Apparel, my go to store for all things bright, tight, and spandex, has the perfect high-waisted short to start a Betty Boop look. And so many options in patterns and colors, too!

2. Patterned Top: Betty Boop always wanted a top with tiny prints and a lot of va-va-va-voom.  This striped grey and white V-neck from American Apparel may be a little modest for ol’ Betty’s tastes, but it’s a safety for those feeling a little self-conscious about the shorts.

3. Red Lips: The signature of any Betty Boop look-alike is pulling off the vampy red lips. Try it in a matte finish; M.A.C. is advertising it’s Viva GLAM original in a saturated red that’s positively sumptuous. M.A.C. offers several variations in hues for Viva GLAM. Make sure you try them all out and get the one that suits your inner Boop.

Katy Perry Image Source:  seekingalpha.com

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Discounts on red lipstick.