{Whether you want to keep your skin fair all summer long or simply love the look of a truly charming, pin-up approved way to keep the sun's ray at bay, this splendid floral print Oriental paper parasol is just the ticket! £7.00 from Bow and Crossbones.}
{If summertime humidity is getting the best of your locks, you're looking to keep your hair out of your face, or adore this classic look, then why not treat yourself to a fun turban style hair wrap like this turquoise beaut? $12.95 from etsy seller Rumraisina.}
{Being of the permanently parched skin type, my lips veer towards the dry side all year round, very much including summer, when the heat seems to zap what little moisture they have in a flash. To help combat that problem, I love to slather on pretty lip balms, such as this lovely Daisy Delight - a feminine, melted pink ice pop-esque pink - offering that's available for $10.95 (Australian) from Glamourflage.}
{A parasol - and/or hat - can certainly offer a fair share of sun protection, but nothing keeps the glare of a roasty-toasty July sky out of yours eyes like a fab pair of vintage sunnies. These awesomely fun confetti filled 1950s sunglasses are the kind of accessory that you will reach for summer after summer until the end of time. $25.00 from etsy seller MorningGlorious.}
{For those who enjoy flashing a wee bit of midriff, this marvelously cute pinky-purple, turquoise and white plaid playset - that channels a major 1940s feel through and through - is bound to make a huge splash. Two-piece (crop top and high-waisted skirt) playset available in modern ladies sizes 2-14, $154.00 from Trashy Diva.}
{Carrying on the theme of clear accessories embedded with lovely items, this fantastic vintage floral clamper bracelet is bursting with summery spirit and timeless sweetness, and would partner well with a multitude of July and August ensembles. $68.00 from etsy seller VintagePolkaDot.com.}
{Redolent of everything from nonpareils to DippinDots, this classic 1940s/1950s white beaded purse is so terrific you'll want to continue sporting it long after Labour Day. $20.00 from etsy seller Treasures From Us.}
{Between sandy beaches, tall green grass, and a gloriously warm evening breeze, I just adore feeling the various signs of the season on my feet come summertime, which is why I can never get enough of darling vintage appropriate wedges like these adorable turquoise Zampagni ones featuring a woven heel and lovely rosette on the vamp. €84.00 from Fratelli Karida (*note* they are currently sold out - hopefully they'll come back in stock soon).}
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When I was a little girl - much as it still is for many kids in North America - summer break started somewhere around June 29th and continued, joyfully uninterrupted until Labour Day, with the school year kicking off again the next morning. Back then, these first early, awesomely fresh days of July seemed to possess an unlimited amount of possibility, fun, and excitement.
Growing up, sweet treats weren't an every day event at our house by any means (which, to be fair, is a healthier way to eat for sure - and who knows, perhaps it's part of the reason why I've always had more of a "salty tooth" than a sweet one), however when summer rolled around, there always seemed to be more saccharine goodies to be had - be it under our own roof, or, more commonly, at other people's homes.
Looking back on these delightful sugar laden products recently, it struck me that many - from icy cold Freezies to Jolly Ranchers, Snow Cones to pitchers of Kool-Aid - were bursting with vibrant hues that seemed to compliment the heat, sizzling sun, and nature's very own flower garden palette of summer so fantastically well. Coincidence? I think not! :)
These days I eat far less sugar than I did as a child at any point, but that doesn't mean I don't indulge in a sweet treat every now and then. More often than not though, instead of reaching for an ice cream cone, glass of fruit punch, or stick of fairy floss, I have fun splashing the colours of these yummy goodies throughout my hot weather ensembles, which is precisely how I dressed our vintage fashionista - fittingly named Candy - today as well.
Whether you love to indulge in the edible or the wearable confectionery and frozen treat inspired hues of summer (or both!), I hope that each day of this captivating, busy, fantastic season will be filled with as much wonderful, colour and sweetness as it had for us back we were all knee high to a Popsicle.
