2008 Teen Choice Awards - Arrivals. Gossip Girl's Blake Lively.

Waist belts are the "it" accessory for summer and fall 2009. While belts have been around for centuries, the belt of 2009 is more like jewelry for your waist.

Check out the belts I selected in Cheap Chic: Belts under $25.

They are prettier, more feminine, and more embellished than in the past. Not only are belts are a great way to accentuate your waist, they can either accent or create curves, as well. (Note how well this wide belt make Blake Lively's, right, dress pop!)

Belts are a sometimes forgotten accessory, but they can actually make an ensemble really pop. They can be incorporated into nearly every outfit. Think of wearing a waist belt with a dress, skirt, tunic, or a button up blouse, and the list doesn't end there. More fashion...

Marc by Marc Jacobs - Runway - Spring 09 MBFW

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: A model walks the runway at the Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the NY State...

Check out: Cuffed Shorts under $50 for the most fabulous styles!

Pick up a pair of cuffed shorts the next time you go shopping. A casual, yet chic style will carry you from summer into fall this year.

Seen on the spring and fall runways, a pair of cuffed shorts will last you until it turns cold.

The best part about them is that they can be so versatile if paired with the right items, and there are various styles to choose from to compliment your shape.Read on...

Metallic logo plunge one-piece monokini

$64.00$37.99 by Very Sexy at Victoria's Secret

Hottest Swimwear trend: The Monokini

One of the hottest swimwear trends for 2009 is the monokini, a sexier version of the one piece yet less revealing than a two piece.

While many of us dread swimsuit season, the monokini has been somewhat of a relief. It’s perfect if you aren’t comfortable baring your midriff at the beach, and it’s the most stylish swimsuit style this season.

Whether you plan on splurging for one swimsuit, or if you plan to buy several inexpensive swimsuits, take a look at the monokinis shown here. In my latest spread Trend Radar: The Monokini!, I’ve selected a few trendy monokinis, all under $50, that you can proudly sport this summer, along with a few necessities that you will need for the beach.