Top 10 Fashion Picks for Summer 2011

Well, dear readers, it looks like summer in Chicago has finally - blissfully - arrived. Now that we can officially banish those scarves to the back of the closet, I thought I'd share my "It List" for the season. From runway trends to perennial classics, here are my 10 steps to serious summer style.

2. 1. White, White, White!

With your brightest brights - or more white! - it's Summer's coolest neutral.

1. 2. To the Max

Day or night, an ankle-grazing dress is effortlessly cool.

1. 3. In Bloom

Reach for flower-bedecked blouses and swingy skirts.

1. 4. Bold Color

Electric hues call for simple silhouettes.

1. 5. Flared Jeans

Channel the '70s with this groovy staple.

1. 6. Navy is the New Black

Banish those black pants in favor of nautical navy.

1. 7. Little Bit of Lace

Feminine, romantic and big for fall!

1. 8. The Summer Cardi

Perfect for dinner al fresco or an overzealous AC.

1. 9. Touch of Coral

Evoke tropical dreams with this universally-flattering shade.

1. 10. LBD (Of course!)

Update yours for 2011 with clean lines or a sweet ruffle detail.

Now it's your turn. Tell me, what are you craving this summer? (Besides a double scoop at Bobtail, that is!)

Click through the gallery below for Summer 2011 fashion picks found at Nordstrom.

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Erin Carpenter is a personal stylist who works one-on-one with professional women and brides-to-be to ensure they dress to feel their absolute best. She dishes out style tips, tricks, scoops and more in “Notes on Style” to help you achieve your best look.