Bright minis perfect for summer lovin'

What's something tiny, colorful and perfect for summer? àIt's the hottest new trend of the season. You have seen them everywhere on campus. àBright colors, fun styles, but what are they? Candy-colored skirts. Not only do the fun colors brighten your mood, but they are the perfect summer wear. à

Miniskirts are the perfect alternative for shorts when you want to give your wardrobe a pick-me-up and feel girly.àCara Daw agrees, "Skirts are a dressy alternative to shorts and also feminine." àThese skirts can be found almost anywhere, but American Eagle Outfitters sells an adorable pleated mini topped off with side buttons and back pockets.àNot only does this skirt have an adorable girl-next-door-gone-sassy attitude, but the AE Vintage Mini comes in two great colors for this season: pink smoothie and birch. And the best part about this skirt? It's machine washable, and only $34.50.

Mini skirts may be a fun and flirty look for the summer, but they also can be quite annoying. àWho wants to be spending your day holding down your skirt in the wind? So when you think about purchasing a skirt this summer, you better decide what is more important: being comfortable or looking cute.àWell lucky for you, the answer to this question isn't an "either â€" or." àMany companies are now making cute and comfortable skirts for summer. Gap, for example, is selling a two-tiered linen skirt for $39.50. Gap's "Tiered Linen Skirt" falls knee length, and comes in two colors: àlime green and melon orange.àThey length gives makes this skirt a little more easy to wear than its mini counterpart.

Summer skirts are very transitional. With a tank top, flip-flops, and swimsuit underneath, they are perfect for the beach.àReef's "Twist" flip-flops offer a great option for foot-wear. àSimple and classic, they have a sole made from straw. They are available in white or black.àThese flip-flops can be found at Nordstrom (www.nordstrom.com).àThey are $19.95. à

Dressing skirts up with strappy heels, can make them go from casual to chic instantly.àThe "Love Knot Slide," from Payless Shoe Source is a perfect way to dress up a skirt.àIt is a black slide with white trim.àIts two straps cross the toe and tie to form a knot.àIt also has a low heel which helps prevents those embarrassing moments of tripping in public places.àThese shoes are only $14.99, which makes them the bargain of the day! àHappy shopping!

- Written by Tara Kathleen King