We all know summer is the season of experimenting with fashion and some bright fun colors. This summer the manicure and pedicure looks seem to be in full swing and with this we bring you a bunch of mood lifting summer nail colors that will instantly put you in a vacation mode. Make a statement with these summer nail colors – Punchy neons, creamy pastels, and classic nudes will not only give you a touch of elegance but also a bold statement to your outfit.  Our nails have become a way to express our own style and some of these summer nail colors are a must have in your kit for this season. 

We have picked some exuberant and bright pigmented nail colors which will get you excited for this summer. When it comes to your clothes you don’t always need to match them to your nail color but if you have any of the colors on that we have listed below it will just uplift your entire look. So, ladies, it’s time to stock up on some new nail colors to add to your collection.

Here comes a breakdown of some of the summer nail colors that are trending this summer:

Summer Nail Colors – The Best Shades And Trends For 2017

Classic Nudes

We know it’s very tempting to experiment with our nails and use bold colors but this isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. It’s very difficult for some people to pull off strong and bold colors which is why some soft nudes are the best way to go for you. This summer let’s ditch bold colors and opt for some cool summer nail colors like classic nudes which also seems to be popular on the runway. We have picked some of our favorite shades of nudes for you below:

If you have a deeper skin tone then opt for lacquers like Vernis by Butter London or Ginger and Liz by Color Collection. Color Therapy by Sally Hansen is a color that you can pick without being confused at all. It will fit all skin colors without a doubt.

Day-Glo Neons

This seems to be one of the most popular summer trends as neon looks good on every skin tone. We promise you some of these colors will put you in a great good just by looking at them. Try and grab all the attention with your nails by trying out some of these neon summer nail colors. Neon colors are a sure way of getting out of those old school colors in order to try something which is out of the box. The great thing about these colors is that you can do a lot of experiments with them. You can also combine pastel colors with neon to create some beautiful patterns and designs. Check out some of our favorite neon summer nail colors below.

Layer up in these hot shades of Essie Action and Morgan Taylor`s professional lacquer. Let’s not forget the iconic shades from China Glaze’s neon collection and Orly’s Popsicle.

Pastel Party

With summer here we ready to ditch our wimpy nail colors and set to go for some lighter colors and sunnier shades. Summers and pastels go hand in hand and the go to pastel color this summer seems to be as fresh as an apricot and something with soft pinks. Have a look at our favorite picks for this season:

Layer some high-gloss top coat over Opaque Formulas like Essie’s Vanity Fairest, or OPI Venice nail lacquer which would keep your nails looking nice and creamy. We also love Deborah`s Lippmann nail color. Peachy shades are the way to go this summer and it’s one of those beautiful shades that will look great with almost anything.

Metallic Glow

We have seen and heard all the craze about metallic fashion since last year and it’s something that is not going away so soon. Metallic polishes seem to be the most popular on runways as well. There’s something interesting and exciting about painting our nails in the shades of metallics or some regular colors which give us a metallic finish. The best part about having these metallic colors are that they are easily available. So here we bring you some of the best metallic nail polishes that you just can’t resist adding to your collection:

We suggest to try Essie’s nail lacquer in Metallic,  Nars iconic nail color or Vernis Couture by Dior which seems to be the most trending color of this season.

These were some of the major trends when it comes to summer nail colors for 2017 but we have also put together some of your favorite specific colors that are also quite popular this year:

Essie In Coral California

This juicy pink nail polish is the perfect choice for a laid back and cool beachy look. Hop into your favorite bikini or swimsuit and your beach look is done. Check out our Swimwear Guide: Types Of Bikinis And Swimsuits For All Body Types.

Play Safe With Essie In Really Red

Classic. Bold. Pure. This is a perfect shade of truly rich red lacquer. This is universally flattering in summers and you can never go wrong with a nice shade of red. It’s one of those colors that work throughout the year but there is no doubt our hands stand out a lot more in the summer. So brush it on ladies and let’s paint the town red.

JinSoon + Chris Riggs Nail Polish In Grace Graffiti

Art has always inspired the manicurist Jin Soon Choi and New York artist Chris Riggs. These summer nail colors are long lasting and chip resistant. Grace stands for versatile gray that delivers the glossiest finish with just a single coat.

Nails Inc. Sweet Almond Nail Polish

The new range of sweet almond nail polishes gives you a fresh take on a classic nude palette. These summer nail colors are formulated with sweet almond oil base which is enriched with matcha powder. This results in an intense moisture booster for optimum nail health and protection.

Nail Art Designs That Are Trending For Summer 2017:

While scrolling through our social media feeds we have come across some amazing nail art designs. Some of these designs work perfectly with the summer nail colors mentioned above and also look super stylish. This summer the trending nail art designs seem to be all about pineapples, palm trees, flowers, other fruits etc. There`s so much to watch and learn from these nail art trends that we may just run out the time. So go ahead and rock your nails with these fun DIY’S to try and look amazing this summer.

Ladies get your dotting tools, nail art brushes, stationery tapes and sponges ready to make your work easy and get your desired look for summer 2017:

Hawaiian Flowers

Why take a trip to Hawaii when you can get one on your nails. This summer follow this Hawaiian trend by painting your nails with Pina Colada and Flowers.

Little Lilac Triangles

A pretty lilac nail with a hint of geometric edge and not to forget those micro triangles in deeper royal hue is everything you want to have this summer.

Sparkles And Stripes

Whether it is Horizontal vertical or diagonal – stripes are a latest trend to follow this summer. Minimalism works best here with monochromatic or simple line art. Add a layer of glitter to your stripes to get the runway look this summer.

Rainbow Blur

All thanks to the pride month the rainbow trend has blown up. Check out what we mean by this and what all went down during the Pride Month 2017. To get this look you will need a super skinny flat nail brush. Just move the brush horizontally across the nail in order to push two nail polish hues into each other and helping them to blend seamlessly.

Adventurous Ombre

The Ombre trend is also pretty big in the beauty industry these days. It started by being super hot for the lips and we love those ombre lips. However, this trend has moved down to the nails as well. What makes this nail art so cool is how well it goes with anything and everything. If you find the perfect colors that blend beautifully then you really can’t go wrong with this trend.

Fresh And Juicy

Nothing tastes better than some fresh fruits this summer. Get watermelons, bananas, cherries or pineapples all painted on your nails this year. Have some fun with these designs and they definitely look super cute. 

Fashion Fruit is also something you might want to look into check out: Fashion Fruit Is Something You Can Rock All Year, Every Year!

Zig-Zag Swag

Don’t just stick to one simple pattern twist them up into some funky zig zags. This summer take your nail art to the next level with these crazy zig zags that are trending on runway as well.

Ice-Cream

What can be better than an ice cream during a hot summer? Show your sweet side and try these delightful ice cream nail art designs that look good enough to eat as well.

Emo Feels 

This summer let’s express our emotions a little more by trying these new emojis nail designs that have popped up recently. Take a look at this cute emo-nail art design and be sure to let us know in the comments below as to which emojis you’ll be rocking on your nails.

Superheroes

We all love one or another superhero. So let’s use them to inspire our nail art for this summer. There are many fantastic ways to do it. This summer all we need are some basic colors and some small painting tools to create an epic nail art featuring our favorite heroes.

Logo Nails 

Logo nails are a huge trend for this summer. Logo anything for that matter, we saw logo heels trending along with big logo bags as well. From Nike to Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga and Marc Jacobs all designer logos are having a moment. This trend is all about showing your love for a brand and also to look cool while doing so.

Unicorn Nails

Starbucks lattes to super-food smoothies and trendy toasts, this unicorn obsession is everywhere even right down to our fingertips. 3D unicorn nails are also something new this year where you are not just using some regular glittery nail polish. There are some acrylic nails that been sculpted so that you can have that horn right on your finger tip. 

Marbles

These polished marbles seem to have one of the glossiest and most beautiful surfaces and give off a very feminine and classy look. We are loving the marble trend in our homes along with our phone cases but they are looking gorgeous on the nails too. This summer try this natural stone look on your fingernails.

Nail Art Trends And Summer Nail Colors To Pick From The Runway This Summer:

Every year the nails on the runway startle us and this time it’s no different. Check out the best manicures from the beginning of the year from Fashion Month right here. For summer 2017 the designs, colors, and trends we saw on the runway were astounding. It’s amazing to see how a small canvas can lead in-to so much creativity.

To make sure you stay on the edge of the newest trends, we have rounded up some of our favorite looks from the runway. Flip through these eight nail designs that are about to blow your mind.

Metallic

This season we see a lot of designers that have opted for metallic gold and silver nails but instead of allowing them to shine they were painted with a matte top coat this time. At Cividini we saw a solid gold nail with flakes of silver, on Michael Costello runway nails were painted a matte shade of gold and at Phillip Lim’s show, it was inspired by studs, zippers, and textures in order to create a distressed metallic nail.

Black Accents

This season we saw plenty of leathery black nails which were decked around the fingers of Vera Wang’s runway models.The modern brushstroke style was very Gothic. It was mainly designed to look like a freehand paint stripe applied at the center of the nail leaving the sides untouched. This was finished with a matte coating on the top. This look was created by the artist Jin Soon Choi.

Color Blocking

This season we witnessed a lot of bold and pop up shades which were a serious hit on the runways. At Jeremy Scott and Tanya Taylor shows we saw these clashing combinations and psychedelic patterns which gave these nail designs a festive look.

Graphic French

This year many nail artists opted for a clever and unique take on a traditional style by utilizing colors and by playing with the shapes. At Cushnie Et Ochs show we saw asymmetrical white stripes with a nude base. There were graphics with the shades of red and white polish at Rebecca Minkoff’s runway and on the Carmen Marc Valvo`s runway we saw the tips were in shades of black and white with another color added between the two to create a cool graphic effect.

Ladylike Neutrals

This year ignoring all the summer runway trends Marc Jacobs opted for nothing but plain neutral nails. Our favorite picks of this season include unique flattering beiges and nudes in shades of mushroom. It’s a classy look and something you can never wrong with.

Embellished Cuticles

This season we saw another runway trend by nail artist Tracy Lee where the nails have been painted in a nude color. After that a stripe of gold glitter or shimmery colors come along the cuticle giving a lovely effect to your nails.

Wire Nails

This is by far this season`s most famous trend-Wire Nails. It is very eye catching with thin golden wires decorated on your nails finished with a simple clear or black nail polish. This look was mainly seen during New York Fashion Week.

Blooming Botanical

Fashion Bloggers favorite print right now are palm leaves, we are seeing it all over their news-feed, in their homes, travel pictures etc. Thinking more and more about tropical plants, paint some palm leaves and luscious green plants on your nails this summer to stay fresh. This trend was perfected on Alice and Olivia runway.

When it comes to runway, designers take every little detail into consideration and paying attention to your hands and nails comes a long way. Try out some of these fresh summer nail colors and be right on trend when it comes to your nails this season. Get a manicure and flaunt your beautiful hands to the world 🙂 

We understand how difficult it is to find clothes that make us feel amazing and comfortable at the same time. This summer, one of the tricks for buying clothes is to figure out what is your body type because getting dressed is a whole lot easier when we know what pieces work best for our shape. We have curated some cute summer outfits which work best for every body type with two looks per body type. But don’t forget that the key to feeling good and looking your best is to wear clothes that you are comfortable in, so don’t take fashion rules too seriously – These are just some guidelines as to what clothing is most flattering on your particular body shape.

Our bodies are full of different proportions and angles. In order to do justice to them, clothing has been made to fit those different proportions perfectly. Dressing up is not about to looking slim, it’s all about emphasizing your shape and showing off what you have so you feel good about yourself. We all are unique and so is are our bodies. You might fall into one category or you might be a blend of two or more but once you determine your body shape you can grab on those fashion trends and know which ones to avoid. In order to dress and flatter your body shape, we bring you these cute summer outfits for all body types and shapes. Rock the summer with some of these trendy summer looks that you will always stay cool in.

So let’s create curves and interest to your frame.

If you are not sure about what your body type is, take a look at this picture to figure it out:

Cute Summer Outfits For Every Body Type [Complete Guide]

Square / Rectangle

Women with rectangular body shapes tend to be lean, edgy and have a fabulous figure with a little waist. Your body type is categorized where the shoulders and waistlines have the same broadness. Even if you have a little waist, ladies consider yourself lucky as you are blessed with this body type and its one of the easiest bodies when it comes to dressing up. There are endless combinations to it. Since you are tall and probably have an athletic build, you would look great in tailored fitted clothes. You have a great figure so make the most out of it! We have created these two cute summer outfits  based on your body type:

The first look has this amazing navy blue maxi dress which is perfect for your body type, as it is giving an edge to your waist and an overall elegant look. Halter necklines appear to be very flattering on you as it compliments your bust without over – accentuating them. The tiers on the front of the outfit give a feminine shape to you, however, this look is preferably for women who are tall. Girls who are shorter do not to worry as they can always opt for an A-line skirt or pencil skirt with ruffles. To not be afraid to show off your legs as you probably have great ones. Either show them off by showing some skin or the other way around by wearing a tight skirt or pants to highlight your figure. We have put together a navy blue and brown look for you, because all your brown accessories will go well with a fun summer straw hat. 

The second look is made up of a cute white ruffle top which will add volume to your shoulders. When you pair this top with some wide leg pants that have a print it will help accentuate your waist. Those heels beneath the pants will make you look taller and will help to balance your outfit. This look seems to be perfect for your body type.

If you still feel like these cute summer outfits aren’t helping you, then you can always go for something that is nipped at your waistline or empire waist. Playing with accessories is essential, you can always go for belts as they will never go out of fashion. They can be your best wardrobe investments that would trim your waist in a flash. Tuck in your shirt or top in order to create a shape and since you probably have a short waist, we suggest that skinny jeans will do wonders for you. In order to give a strong definition to your shape, you can also go for block colors and for shoes that have a curve at the front. This means picking out options like ballerinas and pumps would be best for you. The look below is one of those cute summer outfits that can work both during the day and night. 

Round /Apple

Women with apple-shaped bodies are considered to have narrow hips and broad back and shoulders. Your waistline may appear to have a little definition but you have fabulous legs and bust to die for. Since legs are your prime assets, don’t be shy to flaunt those sexy legs this summer with our cute summer outfits lined up especially for you. We have created these two cute summer outfits which will help your body type this summer.

The first look revolves around a wrap around floral dress. As your waist it what you want to hide this flared dress will do just that for you. Yes, it has a belt around the waist but that will just help give your body some shape and not make it stand out. A low V- neckline works best for you as it accentuates your cleavage. Wearing heels beneath the dress will make your legs look even more attractive. A big statement necklace like this one will keep all the focus on your upper body and not right to the middle. The soft pink accessories will go well with the pink florals from the dress. 

This cute bright A- line dress with a round neck will help you to cover your stomach area well. The ruffles around your shoulder area will make your shoulders look less broad. Floral heels go well with your orange dress as it makes your legs look shaped along with this brown saddle bag.

If either of these cute summer outfits doesn’t work for you then you can even try some tailored looks. Fitted button down shirts and straight trouser will flatter your body type really well.  Solid colors whether they are light or dark will work well on you. Go for a monochromatic look to make your waistline look slimmer. 

Hourglass

Since we are talking about hourglass – Let’s take a look back at Posherry`s first ever post by our Creative Head, Mansi Tuli  – Love the shapes from your body where we have given you the best tips on what you should wear according to your shape. Out of all the other body types, the hourglass type is considered to have the best proportions. Women with an hourglass- shaped body have a full hip and bust line of the same width and have a well-defined waist. Ladies, you have curves at all the right places which give you a very attractive look. Check out these two cute summer outfits for an hourglass body below. 

Fitted clothes will help you show off your curves beautifully which is why we have chosen this orange crop top along with shorts for our first look. The deep neckline will accentuate your cleavage and open toe heels will give your legs some dimension. Straw bags are the hot trend for this season so give your look the perfect summery accessory and be ready for the season in style.

Once again the second look also has a top that has a deep neckline, this helps to accentuate your cleavage. This pastel blue ruffled top with a floral peplum skirt is one of our favorite looks as it is so fresh. The peplum skirt will help define your beautiful waist and highlight your curves perfectly. Floral chunky heels will make your legs look toned. The skirt is doing all the talking for you here and the heels are also quite the statement. Finish off the look with a small soft pink clutch bag and drop earrings. 

Other amazing options for you to wear this summer would be to opt for lightweight or thin fabrics like silk or cotton as they would glide over your curves and flatter your shape. Go for well defined tops and jackets to flatter your already gorgeous figure or body-con dresses which once again seem like they have been made just for you. It’s better to avoid those low-waisted pants or skirts as it will hit at your hips making them look bigger. High-waist or mid -rise pants are way to go to show off your curvy hips. 

Pear / Triangle

Women with this body type have all the attention drawn to their hips, thighs, and butts. For a triangle shape body, it’s not necessary to have a big butt but your lower body appears to be more prominent than your waist and bust. For your body shape, it is important that your legs look slimmer and these are some cute summer outfits for you that will do just that.  

Adding some volume to your upper body helps to balance out your overall look. This super cute cami-strap top with stripes will make it look like more is happening on the upper part of your body. Pair it with this high-waisted wide-leg pants in a solid color to make your legs look slimmer and longer. These pointed-toe shoes with wide pants will also make your legs look longer. Pops of red, orange and gold will help complete this look for you. 

The second look also has a wide-leg pants in it as it is the best type of silhouette that works best for a pear shaped body.  Pair these black pants with a white one shoulder ruffled top to balance your pear shaped body. Ruffles are another hot trend for this season, giving your upper body all the stylish volume it needs. These Scarpin heels make you look taller. With a black and white look add some silver accessories to nail the metallic trend as well. 

We know both these cute summer outfits have pants in this and if pants are not your thing then you can try some dresses. A-line dresses and skirts are some alternative options you can wear. We also suggest that you wear darker colors along with tops which will highlight your upper body while slimming your wider hips. Experimenting well with your necklines like deep or more plunging necklines will give more emphasis to your upper body as well. So don’t be afraid to try some deep necks! Along with deep necklines, pair it with long neck-pieces which will help to fill in the neckline, adding lengths to your upper body. Shoulders are your prime asset so wear off shoulder tops that expose one or both shoulders. These are one of those casual summer outfit ideas that will work well during the night as well. 

Inverted Triangle

The Inverted Triangle body shape is one of those very strong silhouettes compared to the others. Women with this body structure have noticeably strong shoulders that are wider than the hip-line. You may appear to have the sporty and athletic physique. You might also have little to no waist definition but once again you might have the most amazing legs. These two cute summer outfits for your body type have been made keeping in mind how to minimize your upper body. 

If you are this body shape then one of the dos would be to wear V-necklines and other open necklines. This is the reason we have styled this black wrap style top with flared sleeves with a denim skirt. The top is an empire waist top which will help give your body some shape and remove the focus from your upper body. It had been paired with a denim A-line skirt which looks great as it will fall graciously on your wider hips. Keeping the look casual for the summer we have finished the look with a pair of black lace-ups and a fringed bag.

The second look has a lacy crop top with a low V-neckline which will help slim down your upper body. It is paired up with high waist A-line skirt that flares out which once again will help cover the hips and balance out your body. The entire look is a very feminine one, by having a skirt with a lace top in soft pink tones. Delicate and slim heels go well for your body type and delicate goes with this look perfectly. With this look, you will have all the focus right in the middle or around your legs, don’t worry about your broad shoulders if you’re wearing this. 

Other cute summer outfits that you could try this summer are strapless tops, asymmetric tops with boot-cut jeans or relax fit pants. The best accessory for you would be large belts and bright colored heels. To add volume to your hips and legs waist-coats, trench coats and A-line capes would suit you best. It will help you to get a balanced figure. W ear bright colors, patterns and stripes with confidence this summer. In order to draw away attention from wide shoulders go for long pendants and avoid chunky and big earrings.

Diamond 

Women with this body type are lucky to have such beautiful arms and amazing lower legs. Your hips might appear to be broader than your shoulders and bust but the trick to dressing up a diamond shaped body type is to balance your shoulders and bust with your butt in order to create a waist. This can be achieved by choosing clothes that add curves and fullness to your upper body part. So, for this shape, you are completely free to go show off your arms and legs in style. For the diamond body type, we have created two cute summer outfits showing you how to do just that. 

This off shoulder dress will show off your arms and shoulders perfectly and the stripes will help make your body look taller. The detailing around the waist will help to make your waist look smaller. The dress is the perfect length to show off your legs and wear the hot trend of white sneakers this summer. Add a little fun and color to your summer look with this straw pom-pom bag and your all set. 

Similar to the off-shoulder we have a cold-shoulder option for you in the second look. The flared sleeves and floppy summer hat will accentuate your upper body. It is paired up with wide navy blue pants as the dark color bottoms will help to minimize the hip width. This body type is recommended to wear dark colors for the bottom along with relax or straight fit pants. Strappy sandals are the best kind of shoes to be worn for this shape and these white sandals are giving this look a very chic and athletic look.

Other cute summer outfits that can be worn for a diamond shaped body are tops with low necklines, bright colors, and tops that have puffed or capped sleeves. If you want to wear a skirt this summer then opt for a straight fit or one that has gathers or a flare. You can also go for belted tops and dresses, avoid sleeveless, high neck or turtleneck tops and dresses. Also, avoid over embellishments.

Today we have discussed the 6 main body types there are when it comes a Woman’s body. With our dos and dont’s for each shape along with outfit ideas we hope you will enjoy your summer and look your best. These 12 cute summer outfits were curated keeping in mind all shapes and sizes along with the trends for the season. Ready on to know a few other summer fashion trends for 2017 below:

Seaside Stripes

Seaside stripes look as if they have just been ripped out of an umbrella. So basically stripes are going to be seen a lot in the next few months. Vertical, horiontal and diagonal, all sorts of stripes!

Single Shoulder Cutout

Whether it is a dress or top or a shirt the fashion industry is still all about those shoulders. Assemetric tops, off-shoulders, colder shoulders, one sleeve tops are all the hottest picks for the summer. Anything that will show your shoulders is hot. The single shoulder cutout is definitely a new favorite though amongst designers and celebrities. 

Dare To Yellow

Dare to yellow? No matter what your body type is or what is your skin tone, this is the perfect summer color. They are some beautiful different shades of yellow that have come out this year don’t be afraid to go bright.

White Summer Dress

Check out these white summer dresses with interesting waistlines and hemlines trending this year. They make the perfect casual summer outfit which will keep you feeling cool all day. The best option if you confused would be a buttonw down white loose shirt dress. 

Look your best this summer and show off your body in the right way. Remember whatever size you are or shape you are there are clothes made just for them. What is more important though is the fact that they will make you feel better. If you are feeling good then no-one can stop that confidence coming in between your summer style.

If you have any other questions about your specific body type and styling tips don’t be afraid to ask us in the comments below.

Happy Pride Month Everyone! Every year, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month is celebrated in June to honour the 1969 Stonewall riots. The riots, which took place in Manhattan, were a crucial tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the U.S. So every year during this month, everyone around the world comes together to celebrate how far we have come since then. We show our full support for the LGBTQ community and we in particular love what the fashion and beauty industries have done this year. So many brands help out but raising money and awareness for the LGBT charities and we all need to appreciate it. During the entire pride month, we saw some amazing collaborations, collections, beauty products and got to know about several LGBT owned brands we never knew about.

We hope this month, next month and every month after will inspire you to help out the LGBTQ movement. Let’s stick together and stand up for love because after all love is love! Check out the all the LGBT glam below:

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Pride Month 2017: LGBTQ Fashion & Beauty In Style

LGBTQ Owned Brands You Need To Know

We all know the amazing gay celebrities and designers that have really shaped the fashion industry over the years, by building these high-end brands for us. Women’s fashion has been taken to a whole new level because of them and we don’t know what the fashion industry would be like without them. But we all know a lot about them right? What you might not know are the small super cool designers killing it with their gender-bending clothing lines. You should check them out, especially during this time where we are celebrating pride month. Some of the LGBTQ owned brands are really worth checking out.  

Chromat

An American Fashion Label based in New York City was built by Becca McCharen in 2010. Fashion can help move the society forward and this is what this brand has done. Chromat is known for its innovative structural and angular clothing. They have also become very famous for its black clothing that features designs based on the structure of the human body. Becca McCharen is part of the LGBTQ community and has experiences discrimination. She says that her clothing is just like her being ‘queer’! Her experiences  and trials had formed her brand into what it is today. She makes sure her campaigns and models involve a range of different people from helping women, people of color and people of different sexual orientations. She wants to be able to break into the traditionally male-dominated fashion industry. Last year we saw this upcoming trend of inner wear becoming outerwear and this is what her brand represents as well. She is breaking all the boundaries of what should be worn where.

This pride month she says : “As fashion designers, we have the power to highlight and celebrate beauty in all different forms. Every fashion week is an opportunity to celebrate those inspirational people and have these incredible women and non-binary babes reflected in our runway show. It’s not a trend—it’s our life.”

Ready To Stare

Ready to Stare is a body positive apparel and accessory brand and personal style blog that was started By Alysse Dalessandro. Both the brand and the blog are designed for those who believe in following their passion, loving themselves and inspiring others to do the same. The brand is specifically oriented towards plus size females. Her aim was to create a brand for the people who were getting left out of the mainstream fashion lines.

Dallesandro says “I wanted to create a haven for those who get stared at because they’re different and who choose, instead of hiding, to stare back and keep shining”

You must check out her “Thank You For Staring” lookbook, which is explicitly LGBTQ+ and size inclusive.

Play out

Play out believes in: BE OUT. PLAY IN STYLE. A queer owned fashion brand specifically designs gender-neutral underwear that is colourful, bold, playful and bursting with energy. The founder and designer of play out Abby Sugar says: “As a queer-owned brand, we knew that we wanted to create something for our LGBTQIA family, but also embody and proudly display who we are to the rest of the [heterosexual, binary-gendered] world.” Their brand is lesbian-inspired, gender-inclusive, free, sexy, and fun for women, men and people of all gender identifications. As they have grown their brand, Play Out have worked with men, women, trans- and gender-free individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender presentations and sexual orientations.

Tyler Wallach Studios

Tyler Wallach is such an inspiration, he is a creative and independent queer artist from Harlem, NY. He is well known for his bright and bold coloured street-art characters on both canvas and clothing. The brand brings out the best bold bright graphics to their clothing which features street characters and unisex designs that can be worn by people of gender. His compassion, love and care towards the LGBTQ community keeps him inspired to be the artist he is. He produces large-scale paintings every year that are donated and auctioned off by national LGBTQ charities with 100% of proceeds going to at-risk youth and anti-bullying efforts.

Tyler Wallach Studio is taking over the fashion game! Check out his vibrant and rebellion designs against the status quo!

Rebirth Garments

Rebirth Garments are designed and made by hand by Sky Cuba-cub, a QPOC (Gender queer Person of Color) from Chicago. Every garment is customised and all their brand campaigns feature models of all sizes and genders doing all sorts of splits and fun stuff in wheelchairs with oxygen masks. They are inclusive and representative in their imaginary and garment customization. The aim for the brand is to be able to give products accessible to queer crip youth along with being able to provide free/reduced priced garments for people in need. They believe Rebirth Garments has the power to give you the confidence and strength to feel comfortable in your first skin.  

Through the collection, people can confidently express their individuality and identity. This identity according to the brand is that of Queer Crip, meaning queer, gender non-conforming identities, visible and invisible disabilities/ disorders—physical, mental, developmental, emotional etc.

10 Fashion Brands That Are Giving Back To The LGBT Community This Pride Month

Around this time of the year as soon as we hit the month of June we see brands embracing the rainbow like never before. They all find their own unique and stylish ways to honour the start of pride month by releasing collections or limited edition products sporting the pride flag colors. As we mentioned before this is the time when these brands donate the proceeds to LGBTQ charities and organisations. We have put together the top 10 brands who have come out with the most beautiful products in support of LGBTQ people for Pride. Pride branding has really come a long way as the new generation has done so many things to make a difference. We see more brands than ever now using models of color and trans models to promote their brands, rather than going for big celebrities. Check out our favourite picks from this month:

Nike

Nike’s journey of supporting the LGBTQ community began in 2012 with their #BeTrue Collection in the wake of its marriage equality campaign. Ever since then Nike has provided approximately $2.5 million for financial and in-kind support for LGBT causes. They come out with the most amazing limited edition kicks and rainbow spins on some of their most popular shoes. They have taken a bold step with their #BeTrue2017 Collection where they suggest that rainbows are not the only gay symbol. They have paired it along with other symbols of Pride, such as the color pink and the triangle.

“Sporting your rainbow in the gym or on a run became a way to feel like you belonged to something larger – you were connected to being ‘out’ or being an ally. The rainbow has and always will be incorporated into the BETRUE product in some way.” – Robert Goman, LBGT Network Leader at Nike

Dr. Martens

We love what they are doing! Dr. Martens is donating $5 from every $145 pair of 1460 Pride Boots to the Trevor Project. This is a suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. They are also going to be hosting Pride events all summer long to create a huge amount of awareness and give the LGBTQ community all the support they deserve. These funky colourful boots are totally taking us back to the 90`s. The shoe brand is associated with punk rock and these boots come with a message. On one boot there are words written across it such as LGBT+, LOVE and UNITY  On the other boot it has a rainbow pattern all over and both the boots come with bright rainbow laces.

American Eagle

American Eagle is really doing their part this year by donating 100% of the sales of its 2017 Pride Collection to benefit the It Gets Better project. Their collection for pride month includes t-shirts, boxer-briefs, boy briefs, a rainbow beaded choker and a hat. They have a campaign called #WeAllCan which was started to remind everyone that they can be anything and do everything they want. This collection has been rolled into this campaign as it fits the message perfectly.

Everlane

Out of all the brands, we have listed Everlaneis one of the companies that it truly committed to ethical production practices. They began their 100% Hymen campaign in January where they started giving $5 of each purchase to the ACLU. Later as International Women’s Day came they came out be millennial pink shirts where the profits went to women’s rights organisation. Now for pride month, their complete focus was on PRIDE with 100% Human rainbow shirts.

The campaign declares “Gay. Bi, Lesbian. Queer. Trans. Non-Binary”. Whoever you love, however, you identify, we’re all 100% Human.

Gap Inc.

The most famous Pride lines are rainbows, love is love and love wins. Gap Inc. came out with colourful rainbow t-shirts with these lines along with being paired with their brand logo. 30% of Gap’s Pride T-shirt net sales and $2 from every Pride-themed eGiftCard will go to the UN Free & Equal organisation. For pride month Gap inc. released a corporate video in order to encourage their employees #weartheirpride.

Levi`s

Levi’s approach to the pride month merchandise is a little different than the others. They believe in going beyond just slapping on rainbows on t-shirts. They came out with black and white tanks and tees that have Fight Stigma written across them. The Fight Stigma initiative and product line are inspired by the 80`s HIV awareness efforts. Levi’s Pride collection this year is utterly thorough, with jeans, shirts, pins, bandanas, socks and underwear.

100% of proceeds will be donated to the Harvey Milk Foundation and Stonewall Community Foundation

Urban Outfitters

We love how fun and refreshingly the Pride fashion line is from Urban Outfitters. They designed the #UOPride line in partnership with hip-hop artist Taylor Bennett where all the profits are going to GLSEN. GLSEN is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the school experience for LGBTQ youth. The designs as we said are very fun and bubbly. The collections for pride month is full of soft pastel colours with rainbows and statements like love is love.  This year, the merchandise was shown off on a mix of young LGBTQ creatives, like dancer Harper Waters, model Torraine Futurum, activist Tyler Ford and musician Taylor Bennett.

Meundies

MeUndies are donating $1 from every pair of Pride underwear sold to the Los Angeles LGBT Center. We find their colourful polka dot underwear super cute along with being one of the most stunning campaigns for pride month. Their campaign involves a range of diverse and refreshingly female-focused line-up of human beings. Their “celebrate yourself” campaign and video series are about “feeling proud from the inside out.”

Converse

Converse have gone all out with not 1 but 37 different shoe designs on its Chuck Taylor’s and they are all pretty amazing. A part of the line is 70’s inspired and others include rainbow-soled high-tops and low-tops. They have patterns of all sorts of gradients, flags, spots, lines and stars. The name of their campaign is #YesToAll where this encourages people to feel free to be who they are. Net proceeds will go towards the It Gets Better Project and Miley Cyrus’s Happy Hippie Foundation.

Gucci

Gucci pays tribute to classic Elton John with this fantastic footwear for pride month this year. These platform sneakers are really giving a strong fashion statement. Along with these platforms, they also came out with leather high-top sneakers and a pride print t-shirt.

Beauty Brands That Are Giving Back To The LGBT Community For Pride Month

Sigil

Sigil Scent is a perfume brand that is known for their unisex scents that are made from natural ingredients. To support Pride Month, they came out with a limited-edition perfume called PRIDE which has a very fruity and musky fragrance to it. From the information given on their site, 100 percent of the proceeds will go to “regional non-profit organisations providing housing and support for at-risk LGBTQ youth.”

Milk Makeup

If you are familiar with Milk Makeup (One of our favourite beauty brands) then you have probably seen their Milk Makeup Holographic Stick. They worked on creating a cooler stick to support PRIDE. Milk Makeup partnered up with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in NYC and came out with a super shimmery limited-edition Glitter Stick. Your cheeks will sparkle and glow of rainbow glitter and half of the product’s proceeds will go to the Center.

Kiehl’s

Kiehl’s goal for 2017 is to raise up to $30,000 for organisations like The Ali Forney Center, Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI), and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center. For Pride Month 2017 they partnered up with the Tegan and Sara Foundation and created limited-edition bottles of their Ultra Facial Cleanser and Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser.

Sinful Colors

We saw many hands sparkle in some shimmery polishes by Sinful Colors this year. The brand was also in hype recently when Selena Gomes wore the brand to raise awareness of teen suicide for the 13 Reasons Why premiere. They introduced 8 shimmery polishes in every colour of the rainbow for their brand-new limited-edition Pride collection.

We are all for PRIDE and we love how so many others are as well. This support from communities all across the world is only increasing with each day, so don’t stop this love and support because in the end just remember that everyone is doing it just for love.