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Since it has finally started to feel like summer, get ahead in the game with a few upcoming trends! Rustic rock jewels are springing up everywhere, bringing back the ‘70s, as well as your inner “rock & roll” edge. Pick up a few of my favorite jewelry pieces below, and add them to your summer style list.

I was never one to ever consider wearing a one-piece bathing suit, until this season when I started noticing how fashionable they have become. One piece cut-outs have become all the rage this season, giving you a sexy and mod look perfect for the summertime. Below are some of the best one-pieces which caught my eye.

How will you be wearing your stripes this season? Stripes are so hot for summer 2012, it has become one of this season’s biggest trends. They have become a fashion staple for this upcoming season.

Rather than just neutral colors, I have been noticing bright colored blazers everywhere! Although brights make a bold statement, they can still be worn on a typical working day, as well as, more casually for the evenings. Below are some of my personal favorite shades of blazers for the summer season.

Social media is an ingenious thing. And we’re not talking about Facebook and Twitter here—but the now seemingly archaic way of connecting with those interested through a good ole’ blogspot. Shipley & Halmos, purveyors of minimalist classicism with an urban edge, are finding a new way to connect with fans by posting their doodlings (previously limited to scraps of paper) on a blog.