While there are plenty of things about summer that will never go out of style, like sunscreen and warm temperatures, there are several more things that come and go year to year. The following are my favorite trends of summer 2016.
1. One piece swimsuits
Love them or hate them, the KarJenners are huge trendsetters this generation. If they can rock a one-piece swimsuit, everyone else will want to. Personally, I'm just glad they've become cute and trendy so that I can eat all of the Oreo's I want without having to worry about getting that "perfect bikini bod." Another plus? Way less skin to get sunburned! As a fair-skinned girl, I am always looking for a reason to wear less sticky sunscreen.
2. Wine Slushies
Who doesn't love a good frozen drink by the pool? Margaritas and Pina Coladas have always been a very popular summertime drink, but a new kind of frozen specialty is taking summer 2016 by storm: wine slushies. They come in a massive variety such as Sangria Granita, Red Wine Slush, Triple Berry Wine Sushie, Pinot Slush and White Wine Granita. Recipes can be found at BuzzFeed.
3. Fun Floats
While this trend has continued into this summer from the previous summer, its cuteness has not decreased. Some other popular floats besides the swan are unicorns,
donuts and pizza slices. Laying out can get boring and
photo ops can be hard, but these fun floats provide life to fix both of these summer problems!
4. Strappy Gladiator Sandals
Sandals in the summer are a given (it's way too hot for sweaty socks). However, I'm always looking for a way to change it up from the basic flip flop, and these trendy tie sandals are the perfect way to do that. They come in a variety of colors, some have a heel (perfect for me, a relatively short girl), and can tie at the ankle or higher depending on preference. They can be found at most boutiques and shoe stores!
5. "Orange is the New Black" Season Four
While highly controversial and not suitable for young eyes, this show is incredible at getting its audience in the feels. Season Four was released on June 17, and included 13 hour-long episodes. Many have watched it and expressed their feelings about it on many social media platforms, solidifying it as a widespread trend.