Meet the Top 10 Bloggers of June 2014

Neon, floral, stripes, and whites are everywhere these days - proof that summer has indeed arrived! A number of fashion bloggers have embraced these trends, wearing warm-weather clothes appropriate for the new season.

In case you need some inspiration for a chic summer look, check out the following bloggers and you'll soon find it. After all, they aren't in this list for nothing.

1. Alba from Spain

Alba of Petit & Sweet Couture was the epitome of summer chic in a yellow top, an asymmetrical white skirt, and a lovely pair of fun and colorful heels. She looked fresh and lovely, and her lace top clearly brought her entire outfit in sync with the season.

2. Ella Catliff from United Kingdom

Who would fail to spot Ella Catliff of La Petite Anglaise in her tropical orange number? We love her heels, her floral skirt, and especially her vivid top that features perforations. It was a chic and comfy ensemble, indeed.

3. Sara Zgrzebniak from Switzerland

Sara Zgrzebniak of Confessions of a Shopaholic... by Sara was clean and chic in a white floral-printed sleeveless blouse, a pair of dark blue shorts, and nude flat sandals. This fresh look is perfect for the sultry season.

4. Barbora D. from Czech Republic

The nautical look is one of the fun yet sophisticated trends to in summer, and Barbora D. of Il Tulipano Giallo did not shy away from embracing it. She was gorgeous in a navy-and-white striped top that features an interesting cutout at the back, white pants, and blue loafers.

5. Lina A. from United States

Lina A. of Lina Bugz featured an ensemble that could be fun to wear to the beach. Her outfit - consisting of a white cropped top, a transparent PVC bustier, a PVC fish tank-inspired moto vest, and a pair of tie-dyed shorts - was one of a kind!

6. Chloe Sterk from Netherlands

Displaying a white hot look for summer was Chloe Sterk of Chloe Fashionista. Her see-through white shirt revealed her neon bra! It's sexy but definitely not trashy. She paired her top with a white skirt and accessorized with a white bag and a pair of metallic sandals.

7. Dosta Radnjanska from Macedonia

Take some style advice from Dosta Radnjanska of I Am a Love Addict if you want to wear an open back top without looking tacky. We love her sexy yet gorgeous polka-dot top that features a flowy style with a sexy cutout detail at the back. She was fab in it, and pairing it with jeans and heels was perfect.

8. Anna Puzova from United Kingdom

Adding a splash of bright color to a simple outfit could instantly pull it into what's trendy for the season. Anna Puzova of Practical Queen AP chose to style her white blazer, light-washed jeans, and white sandals with a neon lace top and an orange bag. Simple yet chic, yes?

9. Iris from Netherlands

Thinking of something nice to wear to the beach? Check out Iris of A Dash of Fash for inspiration. Her sunflower-printed shorts were the main attraction of her look, but her sexy lace cropped top completed her beach-ready getup.

10. Ailen from Spain

Ailen of It Girl Ailen welcomed the summer in style with a lovely floral cropped top that flaunted her flat tummy. She paired it with white midi pants and white pumps. The result was very refreshing!

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Five Cutout Skirt Looks That Won’t Upset Your Mom

The saying “the shorter, the better” is no longer accurate for women who try to look more feminine by wearing skirts. In fact, nowadays, a woman need not chop off a good few inches from the bottom of her skirt in order to recreate a look that would express their femininity better – all that is needed is a substantial amount of cutting and a brilliant strategical placing of that cut.

When it comes to cutout tops, pretty much everywhere that one can poke a hole in has already been poked. Designers eventually asked, “Why stop there?” For designers, deciding on where to put a graceful cut on a skirt without revealing too much skin and compromising functionality proved to be a bit challenging, but not all of them are backing off. Hence, the birth of cutout skirts.

We rounded up five of our favorite blogger looks for these ironic rule-breaking but structured babies.

Maria of Stylissim

Having a skirt that looks like a giant chomped down its front has never looked this chic. Choose a graceful round cut that’s not too wide and show off a comfortable amount of extra leg. For the illusion of longer legs, go for a high-waisted pencil skirt. If you’re not confident about the length of your torso, lower waistlines should do the trick. For a laid-back but still ladylike look, pair the skirt with a slouchy graphic sweater and pumps.

Get her look:

Nasty Gal Shape Up Skirt – Two Tone, $28.50 (before $38.00) / BOY London Eagle Sweatshirt, $93.34 / Sophia Webster Loren Pumps in Black Suede, 385.00

Isabella of Views of Now

This look shows that it’s all about location, location, location (that and the gorgeous angular cut that is aptly proportional to the height of the skirt). The cutout need not be huge as long as it complements the entire piece – in this case, the roughness of the skirt material is complemented by the triangle cut and the illusion of a wrap skirt. It pays to be a smart dresser, too, since choosing an open back top complements the angular cutout of the skirt. The look is finished off with black heeled booties.

Get her look:

Witchery Quilted Wrap Mini Skirt, AUD $129.95 / Stylenanda Low Back Tee with Snap Button Closure, $35.01 / Burberry Prorsum Woodley Studded Leather and Calf Hair Wedge Ankle Boots, $1,153.03

Kookie of Death by Platforms

Sometimes, it’s not about the size or location of the cutout, but rather the gracefulness of the cut. The hemline of the skirt in this look ever so slightly curves upward, but this shy skirt curve brought an abundance of freshness to the fashion table. For a sophisticated but fun look, pair the skirt with a floral or guipure buttondown shirt and sandals with a fun geometric print.

Get her look:

Nasty Gal Peeking Daisy Skirt, $48.00 / Piece D’Anarchive Tailored Guipure Lace Shirt, 530 (before: 1,330.00) / Atalanta Weller Block Heel Sandal, $459.08

Nadya of Glitter Dessert

Not ready to put away your maxis yet? A compromise is in order. This skirt is reminiscent of the trending (and, let’s face it, slightly overused) high-low skirts, but with a fresh structural take to it. This cut is perfect for those who are not quite ready to go all the way short or, for some weird reason, love how the front of their legs look but equally despise the way the back looks. Style it up with a flowy or draped top, chunky neck pieces and some fancy footwear.

Get her look:

New Look Coral Jersey Dip Hem Skirt, 7.00 (before: 14.99) / Mugler Draped Top, $1,065.00 / Ala a Vault Chamois Cloute Sandal, $926.00 (before: $1,852.00)

Michelle of Michetteee

What happens when a side slit and a cutout decide to have an offspring? You’re looking at it. This graceful and oh-so-flattering cut is suggestive and sophisticated at the same time. This is perfect for those women who want to look cute and sexy simultaneously (admit it, we’ve all wished that upon ourselves at least once). Pair it with an equally sweet-but-sexy scalloped or lace crop top and some strappy white sandals.

Get her look:

Nasty Gal Circuit Curve Skirt, $42.00 / Topshop Crochet Crop Top, $44.00 / Casadei for Prabal Gurung Strappy Blade Wedge Sandal, $389.00 (before: $970.00)