It's Friday Morning -- you wake up and look in your closet to find something to wear only to discover there is NOTHING there you like. Why is it that everything you once loved now seems to be plain, boring, and dull? What are you going to DO? You are strapped for cash and a whole new wardrobe is totally out of the question. A few cool new accessories may be just the key to a major fashion explosion. Make this your opportunity to get out there and be daring.... be different... be unique.... be you, but with pizzazz!!!

Glittery Protection
Summer is here and it's time to take advantage of the multitude of products that have come out that allow you to put that extra edge to your look. Glitter is one on the many in products this season. Spiffy SPF allows for maximum sun protection with maximum style. In the old days girls had to smear thick white goo on their noses to keep from frying -- lucky us! Come back to coolness with a glittery sunblock that gives you shimmer and protects you from overheating in the hot summer sun.

Pretty Piggies
Don't stop there though. It's sandal season and that means your toes should be in show-off shape. Give yourself a pedicure then apply hot, shimmery, glittering shades. In fact, try making every toe a different color and top them all off with a clear glitter coat. This gives you the opportunity to use all your favorite colors and still stay in style.

Hair accessories are another must update this season. Although butterflies are still acceptable, jewels and sea shells headline funk-tional hairwear this year. For a fresh, trendy look -- no haircut required -- grab a variety of hair jewels and styling products. These two must-haves can turn the drab into the daring with just a brush or a scrunch.

A variety of companies have developed hair jewels that come in cool shades and even cooler prices. These jewels attach to your hair with Velcro or clips and come in a variety of shapes and colors.

Hair Jewels
For explosive hair, twist the front of your hair into loose rolls and secure them to the top of your head with bobby pins. Pull the loose ends into a high ponytail then scatter the gems into the loose endsā flyaway locks. Just use your imagination -- you can apply jewels to just about any cut or style.

The Mermaid Mane
If jewels are not your style, try the mermaid mane. Stroll through the surf and sand to find this summers hottest hair accessories. Stash your fave seashells and other oceanic treasures in your beach bag and transform them into beautiful barrettes and combs. All you need is some clear glue and some bare hair accessories. Just glue the shell of your choice to a hair accessory and hold in place for ten seconds, or until the glue sets. Who knew getting a gorgeous look could be such a breeze!

No-Longer Dorky Shirts
Finally, if a change in color is what you are seeking, grab all those pink, pastel, and light color clothes in your closet that you thought were out of style and bring them back in. Hawaiian patterns, florals, and Chinese prints are also making a huge comeback. So, that souvenir shirt you got from Hawaii is not really as dorky as you thought it was -- put it on and hang out with the crowd.

A change is a necessity in everyone's life at one point or another. There is nothing wrong with adding on to the old or bringing in the new. Don't go crazy though -- fads change and you don't want to get stuck in time. Enjoy fashion rebellion and remember -- a smile can make any outfit explode.