Aviator Cool

 [top: Tulle, skirt: Lily White, boots: Very Volatile, aviators: Nordstrom]

Tunics are typically paired with jeans and riding boots, making them a more wintery or fall item, but for me, I like getting use out of my favorite tunics all year round by pairing them with longer shorts or tight skirts in the summer. It's all about the balance of an outfit so a long loose fitting tunic on top calls for a more form-fitting style on bottom. And of course, aviators add that cool-without-even-trying flavor to just about any outfit - creating an effortlessly chic look. The boots add a certain interest level that can't be duplicated by wearing, say, black flats or simple flip flops. Overall, each element comes together to create just the right look I was going for - confident, cool, & relaxed.