I’m a Former Fashion Designer, and I’m Buying These 10 Trending Summer Accessories

Summer is my favorite season when it comes to the ease of getting dressed in the morning. I often rotate between a maxi dress with slip-on sandals, breezy linen pants and a tank top, or a pair of denim shorts and a T-shirt. But even though these outfits are low-effort, I always make them look elevated by adding accessories. I choose a signature pair of sunglasses to make my personality, and I won’t leave the house without a necklace and earrings. You can also bet that I’ll be wearing an eye-catching bag that’s sure to stop traffic.

That said, I rounded up 10 of Nordstrom’s best summer accessories from my wishlist, which includes Longchamp and Coach bags, Kate Spade stud earrings, and a BaubleBar bracelet. Shop my picks starting at $22 in the list below.

10 Nordstrom Summer Accessories:

• Coach Small Straw Pocket Tote, $295
• Madewell Mini Bow Stud Earrings, $22
• Longchamp Medium Le Pliage Tote, $140
• Kate Spade New York That Sparkle Round Stud Earrings, $38
• AllSaints Allington Straw Tote, $139
• Nadri Modern Luv Cubic Zirconia Drop Earrings, $45
• JW Pei Faye Leaf Beach Bag, $89
• BaubleBar Bubble Initial Necklace, $42
• Dezi Booked Rectangular Sunglasses, $75
• BaubleBar Bubble Custom Slider Bracelet, $44

JW Pei Faye Leaf Beach Bag

If I were to imagine what summer would look like as a bag, JW Pei’s Faye Leaf Beach Bag immediately comes to mind. It has a unique design and would be a great bag for the beach because sand won’t be able to collect at the bottom. The leaf-inspired design is made from an easy-to-clean rubber material and comes in a warm brown shade. There are cut-outs along the sides, an open-top design, and two sturdy top handles.

BaubleBar Bubble Custom Slider Bracelet

I’ve been obsessed with charm necklaces and personalized jewelry, so it was a no-brainer that BaubleBar’s Bubble Custom Slider Bracelet would be on my summer wishlist. You can select any word or name under nine letters, in an all-uppercase font, to go on the gold-toned chain. It features an adjustable slider design for a personalized fit and includes a soft pouch for safe storing.

Dezi Booked Rectangular Sunglasses

Can you even say it’s summer if you haven’t picked up a fresh pair of sunglasses? I’m adding Dezi’s Booked Rectangular Sunglasses (in the shade pineapple coconut flash) to my cart. While I’m opting for the yellowish-green hue, it also comes in a translucent green and an opaque mauve. They feature a rectangular frame and oval lenses and offer full-coverage sun protection. 

Shop more Nordstrom summer accessories, below.

Longchamp Medium Le Pliage Tote

Coach Small Straw Pocket Tote

BaubleBar Bubble Initial Necklace

Kate Spade New York That Sparkle Round Stud Earrings