Summer is coming in hot, baby, which means it's time to decide your aesthetic for the season — or, more importantly, color. 

In case you were out of the loop this past winter, the fashion market was hit by a wave of bright, bold reds — From shoes to outerwear, every corner of the fashion market was infiltrated by fiery shades — prompting experts to declare the color 'dead' as we moved into spring. But not so fast. 'Cherry,' an ultra-sweet evolution of classic red, is now competing with buttery yellow for summer's must-have hue. 

From red-and-white gingham sets to cola-inspired makeup, cherry red is essential to make an entrance this summer. As for how to master summer's sweetest trend, read on for resident stylista (and self-declared cherry fiend) Sydney Carlson's top tips. 

Just-Kissed Lips

Lip liner girls, this is your time. For women who find bold red lips tough to integrate into everyday life, command attention with just-kissed lips. This can be achieved with a darker lip line and lighter lipstick or gloss, or you can dab a creamy red lipstick or tint and smudge for a natural-looking lip that leaves an impression. 

Sweet Accents  

If you have plans to entertain this summer, put a cherry on top of your home decor — literally. From brunch to happy hour, brighten up your fruit bowls or charcuterie boards with cherry accents. With a low glycaemic index score that may help manage your blood sugar, they're also especially easy on the tummy when you're ready to indulge. 

Fit For Print 

Nothing feels more picnic-ready than red-white print. For those who feel that solid red makes too much of a statement, red-white gingham or polka dots are the perfect way to get the best of both worlds. Just take it from Sydney. 

Case On Point

If you're going all cherry everything or just dipping your toe into the trend, we have the perfect case for you. In collaboration with Cindy Kimberly, fashion 'it' girl and artist, Wildflower has released a new, cherry-inspired case to go with all of your favorite outfits.  

 Shop our Cindy Kimberly collab HERE.