Three Summer Statement Tops That Speak For Themselves
As our summer soirees are limited mostly to the outdoors this year, there are still places to go and people to see and looking chic while doing so. Statement tops are a must-have no matter the season but even as we are recovering from a worldwide pandemic, we can still wear the eye-catching styles we love in the best way we know how, comfortably. This summer, statement tops can be easily paired with a range of denim jeans to tone down the drama in the most subtle way possible.
Whether inside or out attending everything from game nights to girl time, casual chic is always a major win.
A Subtle Statement
Shahirah Ahmed for xoNecole
Shahirah Ahmed for xoNecole
Crisp and refreshing, fun white tops are one of my summer go-to's, even more so when designed with subtle yet distinct details. My favorite aspect of this particular top is its criss-cross cut-outs along with the wide button-down sleeves. The lightweight material makes it perfect to pair with jeans for a casual and contemporary look on a warm summer day.
Shahirah Ahmed for xoNecole
Shahirah Ahmed for xoNecole
Attention Seeker
Shahirah Ahmed for xoNecole
Shahirah Ahmed for xoNecole
For a casual yet bold summer slay, find a statement top with a pop of color and plenty of shoulder drama. Worn with your best-fitting mom jeans, this look will definitely be a highlight for the fashion archives. Make the top your own by adding a sneaker or sandal depending on the mood.
Shahirah Ahmed for xoNecole
Fit For A Princess
Shahirah Ahmed for xoNecole
Shahirah Ahmed for xoNecole
Fashion's most coveted trends in one, this top is more than Instagram-worthy. Ruche details along with puff sleeves leaves way for a magical combination, fit for a princess. Soft and stretchy, finding a comfortable statement top is a summer essential.
Shahirah Ahmed for xoNecole
Featured image by Shahirah Ahmed for xoNecole.
ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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It Girl In Motion: Paige Shari Addison Shows Us Why She's The Hostess With The Mostess
Paige Shari Addison is the epitome of an ItGirl, which is why she is one of 100 ladies on xoNecole's inaugural ItGirl 100 list in partnership with Hyundai. Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Paige started her journey as a host in high school by hosting parties. Since then, she has made a career in hosting, from parties to big-name events, and she launched Strictly RNB, a platform for new artists and R&B lovers. Paige reflects on her creative path in the limited video series "ItGirl in Motion."
“My first curated event at Criminal Records was incredible. It was all for up-and-coming artists,” she says. “I needed a platform for us as a collective to be able to give ourselves the platform instead of asking for it, instead of looking for it. I was like, I want to make sure I let people get this experience that I would give as a performer but enjoy the experience with them. It was a dream come true.”
The Atlanta native also has her own line of acai bowls called Soulfull Bowls. She started it during the pandemic after events and parties shut down. But it was her love for eating acai bowls and the reactions others had to them that made her want to make it her next business move. Being open to creating new ventures in the midst of uncertainty is a bold move and one of the reasons why Paige has the “it” factor.
“Being an ItGirl means you’re just authentic. There’s an air to us. We have confidence that exudes from the way we speak, the way we put our lip gloss on, the way we walk, the way we talk. I show up as myself everytime I walk into a room. I’m hospitable, I make sure everybody’s good,” she says.
Get to know more about the hostess with the mostess in the video above.
See our ItGirl 100 list in full here. Click through the gallery below for some BTS moments of Paige and our partnership with Hyundai.
Director: Mikkoh @mikkoh
Production company: @polly___studio
Producer/AD: Samuel Cho @choboi90
Producer/Tech: Paul Nguyen @paul__winn
DP: Cristian Bernal @cristianbernal
Editor: @30inthemorning
2nd Cam: Paul Nguyen
1st AC: AJ Paug @ajpaug Gaffer: Dennis Albert @dennisalbert_
Audio Mixer: Victor Chavez @vic_the__
PA: Rick Carreno @ispeakrick
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BTS Photo: Prime @theartofprime
Car Detail: @sud_studs @slugglobal
Creative Director @hellobosco
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Project Manager @zakk_jullot
Creative Producer @iamkingsheyla
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