Summer is just around the corner and here at StyleBlazer we’re beyond excited! So much so that we’ve already started preparing our summer essentials for the warmer months ahead. Between must have beauty finds and fashionable necessities we’re sharing our seasonal picks to have you looking and feeling summertime fine!

Damaneke Santiago, Associate Editor

Saint Laurent Classic Preppy Rounded Sunglasses

“I’m a big fan of over-sized sunglasses, especially for summer! I choose a dark frame to protect my eyes and skin from harsh rays but also to give my summer looks that little something extra.”

Don’t let the sheer look of Al&Alicia’s leggings fool you, there’s a lot of practical ways you can wear them. The Singapore-based company that created the breathable pieces made them in two soft colors– rose tan and dove and they retail for $59 and come in three sizes (get them on sale, here).

But facts aside, they look a little unpractical from the untrained eye. Initially we weren’t sure how we’d wear them, because of their revealing nature but after much consideration we realized a short skirt, dress or shorts with boot is the best way to go.

Stumped? No worries, we have three suggestions below:

ASH Womens Titan Boot Black Leather/Antique Studs, $360

ASH Womens Joyce Boot Black Suede, $265

Topshop Rosie Cutout Combat Boot, $258

Photo: TNYF/WENN

Cobalt blue was a big color trend last year, but it’s still a favorite for some, like Heidi Klum, this year. And in reality, it actually makes wearing the royally rich blue that much more stand-out since its popularity has died down a bit and it’s a deeper hue than we’re used to seeing this time of year. Today photogs snapped Klum trotting out of her Manhattan hotel, stacking her sophisticated separates in the color. We especially couldn’t get enough of her blue leather pencil skirt!

Check out some similar looks that we shopped for you.

Kaliko Blue Pencil Skirt

Ponte Midi Pencil Skirt

Hugo

Dark Purple Satin Rimara Pencil Skirt

Maxmara

Giudea Pencil-Skirt

Versace

Electric Blue Leather Skirt

Photo: Visual/WENN

Photo: Visual/WENN

Our favorite dancing-on-tables celebrity, Sean “P.Diddy” Combs, was at the 60th Anniversary of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in Cannes today. The entertainment mogul was there to address an audience about personal branding and building a multifaceted company.

Diddy donned his “Get Money Uniform” (his words not ours) for the event, he actually looked pretty fly in all white. Speaking of fly…

We needed to share this goodness, if you haven’t seen it already:

Diddy Jet Dance by RnbFlavaDotCom

Swimsuit shopping can go from fun to stressful really quickly when you realize just how endless your options are. Sometimes bikinis can be a little too daring, while one-pieces can be too conservative. But with those being the two main options for swimwear, what is one to do? No worries! We’ve cut through the clutter to showcase your perfect in-between option: monokinis! Monokinis are a hybrid between the bikini and the one-piece, and the different cut-out options are super on-trend for the season! You can still show some skin and not feel like you’re going the full monty with these fashion forward options.

 Check out our top 10 monokini picks below!

N*sty Gal

N*sty Gal Block Party, $60

“I belong here, but I’m not trying to shout it out.” In the latest issue of PAPER, R&B crooner of the moment Miguel says he felt like the new kid on the block at this year’s Met Gala, but he’s well on the way to being a fixture in pop culture. And yes, maybe it’s in part to that regretful stage dive gone wrong at the 2013 Billboard Awards, but all signs point to success for R&B’s new crooner. Miguel sports his favorite designers in the feature, and standout pieces include a floral print Alexander Wang button down, and silver pieces from his favorite rocker turned jewelers, Great Frog. He talks about not being happy with his debut album, and says he’ll never go back to the hoodie and sweats look from that era.

He even dishes on working with his crush, Mariah Carey on their new summer hit, “#Beautiful.” Down, boy.

Check out more photos from Miguel’s PAPER feature below.

Photo: Michael Flores/PAPER Magazine

We know our favorite TV characters for their wacky catchphrases, memorable performances and over-the-top personalities but there were a few that had a style all there own. From those that were fashionable back in the day, to the characters that have our attention now, StyleBlazer takes you through the most stylish TV characters of our time.

Did your favorite character make the cut?

Whitley Gilbert

  A Different World’s southern bell was a chatterbox, a know-it-all and unbearably prissy but one can’t deny that the girl had a nose for fashion.

Summer’s right around the corner and we’re all seeking a better body for the warmer months ahead so who better to point us in the right direction than some of the fittest stars out there? We’ve rounded up fitness tips and tricks from 15 celebrities and the results are in! Read on to find out just who relies on runs, Pilates, yoga and the Tracy Anderson method (hint: quite a few!):

Photo: WENN.com

Jennifer Lopez cites deadlines as one of her biggest motivations. She currently is a Tracy Anderson devotee, working out sometimes six times a week!

The fact that Beyoncé wears $15 tops makes us love her even more.

Photo: Tumblr

Photo: Tumblr

The super star singer isn’t exactly known for her fashion sense, but she does have a flare for fun pieces. At what looks like the patio area of her SoHo home, Bey rocked a $15 Topshop “Tribal Triangle” Crop T-Shirt with a bandana, cat-eye sunglasses, cut-off shorts and $395 Tabitha Simmons espadrilles (found here).

The shirt– which has been flying off e-shelves– retails at Nordstrom here. Can we just note how awesome it is to see crop tops, shorts and sandals on women everywhere?! Shout-out to the summer for finally arriving.

Vanessa Hudgens hit up the re-launch party for MySpace, last Thursday in a very cool look. As one of the originators of social networking, the site has spent $20 million ad campaign aimed at millenials to revamp their appeal.

Photo: Bridow/WENN

The 24-year-old actress partied with her buddy, Ashley Tisdale, at the Los Angeles event. For the evening she wore a $440 AllSaints bomber jacket (found here), black tank, ripped jeans and Valentino’s “Rockstud Noir” leather heel.

The popular slingback is one of the most worn shoes this season, having the ability to dress up or down. Vanessa took the relaxed approached, showing her love of girlie fashion pieces. Get the sultry heels for $1,075 here.