What Celebrities and Other Fashionable People Will Be Wearing this Season: Summer Fashion Trends (III)

Lose it:

* French pedicures. So over. Choose universally flattering coral or a berry pink instead. Even the natural look is better than the dreaded French pedicure. (Ditto for the French manicure.)

* Crocs: C'mon, you don't honestly think they look good, do you? Only Bozo and Kinko should have these in their closets.

* Denim short-shorts: They don't work for Britney, and they won't work for you.

* Cropped tops: Exposing your belly is passé. Give it up.

* Extreme low-rise jeans: So over.

* Layered chains: While the look is still in, it's far too heavy for summer. Stick to simple jewelry in natural materials, like pearls, mother-of-pearl, coral, shell and wood.

* Clothes that must be constantly tugged, pulled at and fussed with. Guess what, girlfriend? They don't fit. Toss them to your little sis, or get thee to a tailor.

Now that you know what to wear (and what not to wear), it's time to evaluate your closet and get shopping. Remember, though, that you don't have to adopt every trend. Styles come and go and they're definitely not trendy if they're stuck in your closet never to be seen. Instead, pick a few pieces that work for you (I love all these summer trends, but the ones that really work for me are straw hats, lavender pearls, minidresses and tie espadrilles) and make summer 2007 your season to shine.

About the Author
A graduate of the Gemological Institute of America's Graduate Pearls program, Amy Drescher is a fashion and lifestyle writer and accessories buyer for http://www.moonriverpearls.com. She welcomes your questions. Reach her at adrescher@moonriverpearls.com.