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June 20, 2022

MY TOTALLY AWESOME SUMMER FASHION SENSE!!

I LOVE the summer!! Not only is it a super fun time of year with all kinds of awesome outdoor activities, it’s also a great time to show off your TOTALLY awesome summer fashion sense.

Who has totally awesome summer fashion sense, you ask? I do! Yup, that’s right. I am all about the cute hot-weather clothes. I should SO be a contestant on one of those reality television shows where fashion designers compete to create COOL and CREATIVE outfits. I would TOTALLY win and become super famous! You’d even see my ENTIRE fashion collection at New York Fashion Week and supermodels would be dying to wear my designs!!

I know what you’re thinking, “Gosh, Nikki, how in the world do you have an awesome summer fashion sense when your mom spends more time shopping in lame department stores than MacKenzie spends looking in the mirror?”

Good question, friends! You’re so smart 🙂 Even though my mom is fashion-challenged, I have a super cool summer wardrobe because I’m all about being creative. That’s right: you don’t need a ton of money or a mall to look good. You just need mad creative skills, like me.

If you’re looking at a closet full of ugly shorts, hideous shirts, and way-too-big hand-me-downs, fear not! I am here to help! 🙂 Here’s what you need to do…

1. Dig deep into your pile of reject winter clothes.

You know what I’m talking about…all the lame things your mother bought that you immediately wanted to burn, but decided to stuff in a drawer instead.

Since it’s summer, you have the perfect excuse to grab a pair of scissors and go nuts!! Those ridiculous jeans (or as your mom said “flattering dungarees that are going to look so smart on you”) can now become super cute shorts.

And that turtle neck that felt like a strait jacket for your neck? There’s a tank top, deep inside it, just waiting to come out! Full disclosure: some moms have been known to lose it when their kids go scissor-happy. I’m not saying any names (Poor Chloe!) Just a heads up…

2. Get friends to share.

So my mom bought me five pairs of solid-colored shorts and five plain T-shirts and was all like, “You’re set for the summer!” I don’t know what world she lives in, but that’s SO not all set!! Luckily, Zoey’s mom isn’t clueless, because she took Zoey to the mall to go clothes shopping last week!

It should totally be a law that parents have to take their kids to the mall at the start of every season! Really, they should have to meet a quota for hours spent in Forever 21 each month. (Wonder who I can write about passing that bill…)

Anywho, I emailed Zoey and asked her take pictures of her clothes in different combinations and then send them to me so I can plan outfits for when I (hopefully!) hang out with Brandon.

She wrote back, “Happiness is not so much in having as sharing.” I wonder what hippie New Age book she found that in! (Just kidding…I love that girl!)

3. Start from scratch.

OK, so I know this takes some work, but if you’re anything like me you have TONS of free time (since your mom won’t pay for that art camp you wanted to go to—what’s wrong with your mom?!?)

If you have a big piece of fabric (maybe from one of those huge ugly winter shirts) you can totally wrap it around your bathing suit like one of those cool sarongs models wear. And if someone in your house has a sewing machine, you’re golden!

OK I gotta run! Leave a comment and tell me what your favorite summer outfit is. Maybe I can borrow it. 🙂

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  1. Dorky_Cat_Lover says

    June 23, 2022 at 1:00 pm

    Amazing ideas for the summer!

    Reply
  2. Lipglossgirl says

    June 23, 2022 at 11:48 am

    my fav summer outfit is denim shorts and cute top SQUEE!

    Reply
    • DorkyGirl says

      June 26, 2022 at 6:46 pm

      SAMEEEEEEE!

  3. SixtyStarsForever says

    June 23, 2022 at 11:34 am

    oh yaaasss thanks nikki!

    Reply
  4. Ilovedorkdiaries ❤️❤️❤️ says

    June 23, 2022 at 5:56 am

    My absolute FAVE outfit is me in a Mickey Mouse shirt, with jean shorts.

    Reply
  5. #dorkalicios says

    June 23, 2022 at 2:47 am

    u always look good Nikki and it sounds like ure good at this 😀 <3

    Reply
    • Dorky girl says

      June 24, 2022 at 7:26 pm

      Omg!Nikki is the best! I love this girl

  6. mushroom_lover says

    June 23, 2022 at 1:48 am

    This is a great idea! I’ll definitely try it out soon! (hopefully!)

    Reply
    • DorkyGirl says

      June 26, 2022 at 6:50 pm

      my fav a.k.a my cutest outfit outfit is my jean skirt, leggings (or black shorts) and a cute top!!!!

  7. Kayla.J says

    June 23, 2022 at 12:20 am

    My Favourite tee is to big.

    Reply
    • Anonymous says

      June 24, 2022 at 7:23 pm

      You can always knot it for a cute stylish crop top!

  8. Dorky fashionista says

    June 22, 2022 at 8:26 pm

    Summer outfit: A sweet summer dress with a cute hat and sunglasses… ooh and flip flops too! And ofcourse.. a chocolate ice cream in the hand 😉

    Also.. is the book 15 ever going to be released..??

    Reply
    • gymnastics,danceanddorkdiaries says

      June 26, 2022 at 6:24 am

      yeah we need book 15!

    • SummerDorkyDork says

      June 27, 2022 at 6:48 am

      Yeah when is it gonna be released? But I am exited for it SQUEEEEEE

  9. Dorky fashionista says

    June 22, 2022 at 8:25 pm

    Summer outfit: A sweet summer dress with a cute hat and sunglasses… ooh and flip flops too! And ofcourse.. a chocolate ice cream in the hand 😉

    Also.. when will the DD Paris book come out???

    Reply
  10. Skate_the_Mountains says

    June 22, 2022 at 6:08 pm

    Some of my jeans are getting too small. I could definetly make them into shorts.

    Reply
    • Ccccccccc says

      June 24, 2022 at 6:52 am

      Same!!

  11. Anonymous says

    June 22, 2022 at 5:52 pm

    Why do you think all peple are like you and have moms who have no fashion sense

    Reply
    • Anonymous says

      June 23, 2022 at 5:22 am

      yeah!

    • Queen Bee says

      June 23, 2022 at 6:07 pm

      Yea, my Mom has a LOT of fashion sense.

      But I LOVE this idea!!!

    • Thememelord says

      June 23, 2022 at 7:10 pm

      Yeah. That’s really my only problem. I actually barely have any trendy clothing because I have ADHD (sensory issues), so most of my wardrobe is the same three outfits. Sad.

  12. Fan for your books!! says

    June 22, 2022 at 3:20 pm

    I love your cloths Nikki but I have a small problem. I can’t make a big mess in the room so I took a bucket and put all of my scraps in there! so it would not be a big mess! I hope this can help people that have the same problem as mine!

    Reply
    • summergirls#1 says

      June 23, 2022 at 12:25 pm

      i allways make a big mess and then i dont clean it up sometimes but then i have to. but tht is a great idea

  13. CCP says

    June 22, 2022 at 3:16 pm

    Hi I love your idea and it worked out just perfect for me! But I did end up making a big mess but still it was such a great idea! thank you!

    Reply
    • Stylish Girl says

      June 24, 2022 at 10:31 am

      Lucky you I can’t cut my clothes!

  14. Dork it dorks! says

    June 22, 2022 at 2:56 pm

    This is so cool!!! I seriously looove your diary entries, Nikki!

    Reply
    • #dork4eva says

      June 24, 2022 at 2:46 pm

      Ikr its soooo sick

  15. Brainy Dork says

    June 22, 2022 at 2:47 pm

    My favorite summer outfit is a vest and a Hawaiian wrap-around skirt. Great for hot days.

    Reply
  16. Dorky says

    June 22, 2022 at 12:48 pm

    I love your ideas

    Reply
  17. Spanglish Nerd Bookworm says

    June 22, 2022 at 12:19 pm

    My parents being so happy because we don’t have seasons in my country and therefore they don’t have to buy me different clothes for every season…

    Reply
    • Dorky_Cat_Lover says

      June 23, 2022 at 1:05 pm

      We don’t have many seasons here(soo like same!).

    • hopeless romantic says

      June 23, 2022 at 9:21 pm

      me too…….

  18. Dorkyp3 says

    June 22, 2022 at 11:46 am

    My favorite summer outfit is an olive green colored t-shirt, Mustard yellow Jean shorts, Chelsea day rain boots, and my hair either down (Though in the summer my neck gets so hot if my hair is down), or my hair in a ponytail or loose bun. Voila!

    Reply
    • Anonymous says

      June 24, 2022 at 3:13 pm

      That sounds dorky

  19. Notsodramaticdork says

    June 22, 2022 at 11:18 am

    I love this!

    Reply
  20. Fashion.gurl says

    June 22, 2022 at 9:51 am

    My favorite summer outfit is biker shorts, sometimes I wear a cute skirt, a mini top, sneakers and I love to wear a colorful clipclaw and a loooooooooots of jewellery ofc! I also love to add a cute small shoulder bag! 😀

    Reply
    • D a i s y ♡ says

      June 23, 2022 at 6:42 pm

      nice ! very aesthetic

  21. Cutie says

    June 22, 2022 at 3:13 am

    Something pink!

    Reply
  22. fairy girl says

    June 22, 2022 at 3:11 am

    my fave summer outfit is my silky palm tree dress becuse it is very pretty and soft on my skin and it also keeps me cool!!

    Reply
  23. dorkybooklover says

    June 22, 2022 at 2:21 am

    OK, So just TODAY was my last day of school, which is somewhat bitter-sweet… But I’m determined to have a summer where I don’t just sit around doing nothing! Either way that is NOT the point. My go to summer outfit is a cute tank top and some jean shorts (I know, I’m not super creative) ANYWAYS, I HOPE EVERYONES SUMMER IS SUPER ENJOYABLE!!! Bye!

    Reply
    • bookishdragon246 says

      June 22, 2022 at 11:10 pm

      I didn’t want a non-eventful summer either, so I joined a summer camp! It sounds enjoyable and inclusive. Your summer sounds so cool! (literally. It is so hot in the summer) It’s a great outfit to stay cool when it’s too hot

    • Nikky says

      June 26, 2022 at 4:43 pm

      I agree about that outfit

  24. DorkyDorkster says

    June 21, 2022 at 7:51 pm

    My cousin is really into fashion and has lots of SUPER COOL clothes! Maybe I could borrow some of her jean jackets or something like that, but she is in college and lives far away, but is going to come to my house to visit this summer!

    Reply
    • cutie says

      June 22, 2022 at 3:13 am

      Totaly

    • Someone says

      June 23, 2022 at 11:06 am

      Go for it girl!

  25. Krazy_4_DorkDiaries says

    June 21, 2022 at 7:46 pm

    Great tips. Not excited to clean up the mess though!

    Reply
    • love BOOKS says

      June 24, 2022 at 11:28 am

      ME TO

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