About Illysia

Illysia has been interested in fashion since she was in diapers. Most people thought she was babbling in baby talk, but she was really bring to explain how to accessorize her ensemble. She is a fashion stylist and writer.

9 Colorful Summer Watches

Summer is a time to lighten up your accessories as well as your clothes. It’s a perfect time to swap that heavy metal watch for a fun look. I use my watches to dress up my outfits when it’s too hot to drape on lots of jewelry.

The mm measurement is how big the dial is. I have seriously skinny wrists, and I wear a big dial so that the watch looks more a braceIet and less functional. I found these 9 colorful summer watches that run from sporty to chic, and they’re all $150 or under (except for one that I had to include because it’s just so cool looking).

ACCUTIME 45 mm Digital Silicone Strap Watch. If you’re the sporty type, this watch is for you, and the day-glo orange is fab! It also comes in day-glo lime. Free shipping and free returns. $19.50

BOSS Orange 48 mm Silicone Strap Watch. This isn’t a bright, summery color, but I think this watch is so chic and it goes with everything. I love it! Free shipping and free returns. Was $175, now $104.98

Baby-G 42 mm Digital Watch. This is another sporty watch. It’s made of durable resin and features a sleek dual-lit digital display with world time, multiple alarms, stopwatch, auto calendar and more. And doesn’t white look great with a tan? Free shipping and free returns. $89.00

DIESEL Analog 59 mm Bracelet Watch. The color turquoise screams summer, and this bracelet watch will make a great addition to my summer accessories. And it’s water-resistant up to 50 meters (um, to me that’s waterproof, but I guess Diesel doesn’t want to over-promise. LOL). Free shipping and free returns. $140.00

Betsey Johnson 39 mm Swirl Dial Rainbow Bracelet Watch. Leave it to Betsey Johnson to design a watch with psychedelic hues and a mesmerizing dial. This watch is a definite conversation piece! Stainless steel. Available online only. Free shipping and free returns. $135.00

ESQ Movado 42 mm Silicone Strap Watch. I can give or take pink depending on the shade. This pink watch isn’t too juvenile, and I love how the orange accents look with it. Free shipping and free returns. $150.00

ICE Watch 53 mm Chronograph Silicone Strap Watch. I know, I know. Black is not summery, but I’m from NYC and old habits die hard. Do I get any credit for the cool blue-green color on the bezel and on the face? I. Want. This. Watch. Free shipping and free returns. $199.00

Jack Spade 40 mm Stripe Watch. This watch reminds me of the preppy side of the 80s, when Bloomingdales had a Lacoste shirt section that was bigger than many people’s apartments. Free shipping and free returns. $98.00

Swatch Watch 41 mm Silicone Strap. I’ve always liked Swatches with the inner mechanism showing. I had one like that when I was in high school, and I still think its really cool looking. Love the absinthe green color too. $75.00

xoxo

Illysia