So you’ve already started to stock upon clothes to keep you cool in the heat, but you can’t forget to protect your eyes from the sun! A pair of round, Jackie O style sunglasses are classic and look great with any outfit. Thankfully, you don’t have to pay an arm and a leg to get this look; the Armani Exchange Round Logo Sunglasses ($70) will do the trick perfectly. But if you don’t mind the splurge, go for the Dita Pretender Sunglasses ($175). The great thing about these two pairs is that they’re not so huge that they’ll look silly; they’re just right.

The high waisted trend is pretty much made to show off a skirt, and this is one skirt you’ll truely want to show off! The Nanette Lepore Abbey Road Skirt takes three basic colors, navy, white and beige, and puts them together in a way that isn’t so standard. It’s the perfect way to add a little flairto your work wardrobe, and all you need to do is add a crisp button down shirt.

Buy: $215

This Jovovich-Hawk Jacket is super cute, super-trim, and full of personality. You’ll get a buzz when you slip it over the basics, like simple tees and tops, or slinky metallics if you are feeling daring. No matter what you choose, this jacket will liven up your wardrobe, get people asking where you snagged it, and invoke jealousy in all your girlfriends. Not so bad at all! Available in mid-weight cotton to wear year round.

Buy: $220.00

(Marie Helene de Taillac Swivel Ring, $7,150.00; Melissa Joy Manning Bezel Set Rozebud Faceted Onyx Ring, $788.00)

Gold and multi-faceted jewels. . . yes, please! I’ve stumbled upon a fantastic deal for jewelry compliments of ShopBop.com. At left, you can check out this Marie Helene de Taillac ring in 22K gold with an appatite center stone, priced at over $7,000. If you’re willing to change colors, you can find one for under $1,000 in 14K gold and an onyx center stone. Now that’s a great buy!

Buy: $788

We won’t lie, there are a lot of sexy heels out there, but the LAMB Gina Gladiator Platform Sandal is definitely the sexiest! With a 5″ heel, 1 1/4″ platform, and an absurd amount of straps, it’s hard to beat. You’ll also love the snake embossed print on the leather straps. Let these shoes dress up your favorite basic mini dress; the shorter, the better!

Buy: $325

Sunhats are gorgeously refined, but why don’t we wear them more often? I think this Eugenia Kim Gloria Asymmetrical Sunhat has amazing details to get you back in the mood for high-glamor accessories like a hat complete with a 100% silk scarf and a gorgeously curved brim for beach combing and relaxing. Silk lining and 4″ crown with 5.5″ brim at the widest point.

Buy: $275.00

This Cynthia Steffe Block Dress has a fascinating little shape to it, but some of that is brought on by the cool geometrics instead of the design details themselves. This dress has a cool shift shape, and as it’s said at one of my very favorite sites Shopbop.com– it’s “one step chic.” I’m very, very much inclined to agree, and that’s

Buy: $265.00

Earlier this year we predicted afew of the trends we thought would be big in the Spring. Now one in particular is already popping up on store racks around the country (and on the web), and that’s dip dyed prints. Read on because we’ve got tops and dresses in this style at prices everyone can afford.

If you have that basic dress or top in your wardrobe and you’re just not sure how to dress it up, try the Rachel Leigh Floris Long Necklace. This is one bold and striking piece that can take any outfit to the next level, when paired up correctly. The necklace has a great mix of hard and soft elements, with two feminine white flowers and multiple strands of gold and silver chains hanging between them. Looks great with a silky white wrap blouse or your favorite pastel dress.

Buy: $148

Caution: this shoe is not for the faint of heart! Spice up your footwear wardrobe with the red hot Courtney Crawford Peep Toe Pump. It’s your basic red, patent leather peep toe pump with a 3 1/2″ heel, but there’s one added detail that really excites us; the pointy cut outs at the heel. So don’t be afraid to vamp up a simple outfit like a black pencil skirt with a white shirt.

Buy: $595

The Nanette Lepore Canvas Bow Jacket is just the blazer you can wear to work and still show off your style! With the large plastic buttons, cropped cut and droopy patch pockets, it has a quirky but cute feel. We especially love the lapel’s, which which have half a bow on one side. What an adorable detail! Put this on over a basic dress that needs a bit of a cover up; the color will go great with grey, navy, white or black.

Buy: $395

The Keiri Top by Theory is a basic piece that makes a huge impression. This top is pretty simple and easy to wear, although still quite body conscious and fitted. The cap sleeves and seams coming down from the neck are two adorable details, but it’s really the gorgeous shade of green that makes it pop! The color looks perfect with white, so whether you have white denim carpi’s, a white pencil skirt or white a line mini in your closet, you can pair this top with either one, or perhaps all three!

Buy: $85