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From luxury footwear designers Jimmy Choo to more affordable brands like Chinese Laundry and all those in between, tribal design has surely served as an inspiration. Being born and raised in the Philippines, indigenous tribes once ruled and occupied the islands. Their legacy lives through rich and colorful traditions that are still celebrated today.

For spring and summer spice up any look with tribal inspired accessories or footwear. But don't over do it. You don't want to overdo it. Or else you'll look like the National Geographic gift shop threw up on you. And as always, trends works best when done right. Always apply your fashion sense at all times when trying something new.

Being a 'smart stylist' involves resourcefulness, creativity and a sense of imagination and adventure. When I'm shopping fabulous sales this summer I usually shop for items that I can easily wear for fall. And the looks you can come up with just by simply adding pieces to compliment your summer fashions that are appropriate for fall.

	Here is a blouse worn with shorts a greta look for summer. Come fall, simply wear a cardigan over the blouse. And voila! Hot style for fall. Silk Blouse $67.66 esprituk
	You'll probably get a puzzled look if you say you'll be wearing tank tops for fall. But less do they know that you are 'smart styling' this fall. This fresh look for summer deserves an encore this fall. Plastron Top $35.50 esprit

YOOX is having it's summer sale event with discounts up to 70% OFF! I love shopping at YOOX not only because of the great deals I find. I can find items that are not sold here in the U.S. Possibly one of the only 'e-tailers' that carries all the designer brands and labels I can think of. Shoes from Sergio Rossi, Chloe dress and Just Cavalli handbag, just a few of the designer labels you can find at YOOX Summer Sale. Have fun shopping!

See by Chloe Dress $78.00 SALE! YOOX	Marc Jacobs Stripe Shirt $99.00 SALE! YOOX	D&G 3/4 Denim Jean $99.00 SALE! YOOX
Narciso Rodriguez  $132.00 SALE YOOX	Sigerson Morrison Flat $94.00 SALE! YOOX	Just Cavalli Handbag $188.00 SALE! YOOX

CFDA Accessory Designer of the Year deservingly went to Tory Burch. Her handbags, shoes and accessories are a must have every season. I love her design aesthetics, always having fresh looks, fabulous new patterns and trendy colors. This summer, tunics are a must have. They can be worn over swim suits or pair it with pants or shorts. Consider this tunics by Tory Burch, they are modern, sexy and trendy. Definitely, worth the investment!

Summer is a season of casual fashion and style. And t-shirts are as as casual we can get. Graphic tees are perfect if you want to take your personal casual style to a more fashionable and trendy plateau. Some points to consider.  Avoid shirts that are vulgar or profane. If you support a cause that's fine, but know when to wear your propaganda. Easy on the brands and labels, a logo or a the designer's name / label is not bad. Don't be a walking billboard unless you're getting paid to advertise their name. Choose shirts that reflects and expresses your interests or personality. If you want to convey a message at least make it universal i.e. world peace, stop global warning, etc. Here are some 'smart style'  graphic tees I recommend.

Threads For Thoughts Shirt $44.00 Tobi	Diesel 'Deep' Graphic Shirt $43.00 SALE Tobi	Loyal Army 'New Camera' $24.00 SALE Tobi

As much as I love to wear cargo shorts this summer, I think I'll give them a break. A trendy and hip alternative are 3/4 length shorts. With cargos the designs and styles are limited and everybody will be wearing them. With the 3/4's, an arrray or styles, looks and fabrics you can chose from and not to casual as cargos. Here are some designs I love.

Energie Canvas Shorts $60.00 On Sale! YOOX	Diesel Denim Shorts $78.00 On Sale! YOOX	G Star Raw Denim Shorts $68.00 On Sale! YOOX