Stylin’ Pride fashion accessories

This is the time to think about all things PrideFest related, but, most importantly, to plan the perfect outfits for a weekend full of sunshine and festivities. Whatever your look – from the plaid shorts and tank top attire of the Cheesman chic, to the urban hipster with designer jeans and a smokin’ hot t-shirt – just be sure to take it up a few notches. To help you do just that, we’ve rounded up some stylish accessories that will keep you looking and feeling great. Add these touches to be at your best – just in case you meet your next beau at this boisterous two-day fête. And, since pretty much anything goes, we’ll leave it up to you to add your own colorful touches.

Osprey Flap Jack Courier
The Flap Jack Courier from Osprey is a smart, functional and stylish way to carry your gear. It features a main compartment and two pockets, an internal draw-cord closure for weather protection, a padded laptop sleeve and a triangulated support waist strap for extra stability when biking around town. Available in khaki, black and pepper. ($79, www.mountaingear.com).

Goorin Bros. Damon Fedora
The Damon fedora from Goorin Bros. is available in black with a spiffy plaid wrap. It’s lightweight but with a heavyweight look, so it keeps you looking and feeling cool no matter how hot things get. ($55, www.goorin.com).

Native Apres Black Lime Burst Sunglasses
New for 2011, Native’s Apres style of sunglasses feature interchangeable polarized and low-light lenses (in a bevy of colors), eyebrow venting and Rhyno-Tuff Air Frames. We like the Black Lime Burst option, which sports an almost leopard-like look. $109 with the standard polarized gray lenses or $129 with the polarized Reflex lens colors (providing increased glare reduction and enhanced styling). (www.REI.com).

Love and Pride engagement rings
If you really want to make this a special PrideFest, present your partner with an engagement ring from Love and Pride. This LGBT-friendly retailer offers a wide selection of rings for any taste. We love the grey titanium ring with rainbow colors ($149), the large black titanium ring with 14k gold studs ($295), the18k gold and stainless steel combination ring ($299) and the 18k yellow gold male insignia ring with black enamel ($499).
(www.loveandpride.com).

Will Leather Goods Izabella Belt
The hip Izabella belt from Will Leather Goods (a company known for its use of high-quality materials and excellent workmanship) features morning glory tooling, vintage saddle leather and an antique nickel prong buckle. Slide this baby on and watch the eye-catching design draw a few glances your way. ($115, www.willleathergoods.com).

Sanuk Pull Thru Flip-Flops
The Pull Thru flip-flops from Sanuk offer a comfortable and fashionable way to get around town. They’re made from premium full-grain leather, and they feature a super soft foot bed. Trust us, they’ll look good no matter where your PrideFest celebration takes you. ($48, www.sanuk.com).