Trend Alert: Ponytails & Hoops

Want to look 'in style' these last few weeks of summer? Make like celebs Hilary Duff (see picture at left), Kate Hudson & Jessica Simpson & pair a ponytail with some hoop earrings. Whether side-swept, at the nape of your neck or up high, ponytails are hot for summer, especially when paired with silver hoops (feel free to go bold & make them big). The look is very sleek & Spanish. Want to be more refined? Try a bun low on the nape of the neck (talk about Spanish!). Photo left: Lisa O'Connor for Zuma Press.