Give heavy tedious fabrics and clunky shoes a miss this summer instead channel your inner bohemian goddess without burning a hole in your pockets either

Sunscreen, sunglasses and sundresses... all things sunny, interpret to only one wordu00a0-- Summer. With the mercury soaring up by the day, the only way to beat the scorching heat is to get your colour code on and challenge the sweat. Street stalls are piling up on casual summer wear giving shoppers an endless collection of open sandals, shorts, sundresses and funky accessories to choose from. This summer its all about colour blocking pops of colour with your outfit as well as accessories and doing floral patterns from dainty blouses, dresses to even wedges.u00a0


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Shady business
Protect yourself from the heat while looking sassy with these beaded, crushed cotton stoles in bright hues. Just wrap it around your neck with long shirts and leggings and you are good to go.
At: Brigade Road
For: Rs 220

Of short and sweet
This summer shorts in crazy colours like greens, yellows, purples and oranges are in. And about the size, micro is the buzzword this season. Pair them with a plain tee and flip flops and you are all set to deal with the heat.
At: Vickys, Arihant Plaza, Commercial Street
Call: 9342635122
For:u00a0Rs 495

Get dressy
Hot off the racks, these colourful cotton dresses make a striking statement while going easy on the pocket.
At: Export Surplus Stores, Commercial Street
For: Rs 250 onwardsu00a0u00a0

A beady affair
Piling on those accessories is a huge trend this summer. So stack up your wrists with these colourful beaded bracelets and head out in the sun.
At: Commercial Street and Brigade Road
For: Rs 40u00a0

In harem heaven
Time to ditch thick denims this sultry season and put on these versatile crushed cotton harem or dhoti pants which make a style statement with either tees, kurtis or vests.
At: All Fab India outlets
Call: 41135154/151, 32449274
For: Rs 550

Airy ballerina
Play footsie in these comfortable rubber flats while hitting the streets or spending a day out with friends. Ideal for summer, these flats can keep your feet looking stylish throughout the coming monsoon too.
At: Brigade Road, Commercial Street
For:u00a0 Rs 150