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Are You Ready For The 4th?!

I consider Memorial Day, the 4th, and Labor Day weekends the quintessential “holiday” weekends that warrant lots of pre-gaming to avoid looking too contrived. I’ve culled all three long weekends down to five items. Here are my caveats: Memorial Day weekend – it may not be warm enough so you’ll need to substitute the breezy cover-up for a more, sweater-like option. Gotcha covered! PLus bring a rain hat Labor Day weekend – I’ve rarely run into an occasion where it’s

2015/06/26

Head Home After a Stylish Memorial Day Weekend

Stripe cardigan, $36 Steven Alan high waisted pants, $250 Mulberry wooden sandal, $835 Alexander Wang tote handbag, $895 Juicy Couture tie necklace, $30

2011/05/24

A Dash of Dapper…

Day 3 is the big day – BBQ! Yeah you can do like the other joes and sport cutoff shorts and an old button down (maybe even a polo if you’re feeling sporty), or you can raise the dapper yet deconstructed bar with a dressier jacket….along with a cool washed out plaid button down. The ladies will ogle and the fellas will (quietly) hate!

2011/05/19

Keep It Cool & Haute in the Heat for Day 3

Madewell cashmere top, $125 Nili Lotan linen top, 122 GBP Summer pants, 40 GBP Lace up shoes, $269 ASOS leather clutch, 45 GBP Haberdash House chain jewelry, 25 GBP Day 3 of the Memorial Day weekend is all about comfort…and room to feast! This outfit allows for stylish comfort and the tank and cardigan combo mean you’ll be able to go from midday heat to evening breezes without much ado. I love the colorful sneakers which keep it dressed

2011/05/19

Tone Down the Top for Day Two

Gents- you all have button-down shirts or sport shirts that you pack for the long weekend, but somehow they always seem to be too stuffy. We’ve been preaching the benefits of floral ties and plaids, but opt for a slim khaki tie and you’re in business! The tie can be worn to your swank evening BBQ, nighttime pub crawl, meet-the-parents lunch, etc.

2011/05/18

Setting Style Standard for Memorial Day Weekend

Marc by Marc Jacobs striped sweater, $150 Old Navy tiered skirt, $20 Naughty Monkey studded flat, $50 ASOS oversized clutch, 45 GBP Collar necklace, $680 Salvatore Ferragamo leather belt, $240 Day 2 of the long Memorial Day weekend is all about relaxing, getting a ‘lay of the land‘, preparing for the big BBQ, visiting with close friends, and quietly setting the standard for style!

2011/05/18

Step Lively, Travel Right, Look Styly – Day 1

We’re getting you ready for the long Memorial Day weekend with outfits for all 4 days of fun, sun, sand, outings, BBQs, and, of course, planes, trains and automobiles! Blouse hfm.co.jp See by Chloe knit cardigan $215 – yoox.com Carven silk skirt $395 – barneys.com Jil Sander leather sandal 356 EUR – shopmrsh.com Zara leather handbag $109 – zara.com Kate Spade crystal jewelry $295 – katespade.com

2011/05/17

Long Weekend Dress Essentials

Day 1, usually reserved for travel, means you need to be comfortable to deal with crowds, overheating, quick transfers, or long waits. Begin with a statement cardigan that doesn’t say Mr. Rogers but rather Mr. GQ. Make it white to kick off summer right and add a few splashes of color to let ’em know you’ve still got pizazz. This sweater by Antonio Azzuolo is ideal.

2011/05/17

Packing for Memorial Day Weekend

While this list can have variations depending on the location and length of your trip, these basics should get any wo/man through the weekend in effortless style! Sunglasses– we’ll believe in the power of positive thinking and thus, there will be sun! Plus, a scrunched-up face doesn’t make for pretty pictures or a nice introduction… Over-sized hat/Umbrella– Ok so much for positive thinking…better to be prepared, right? With this warm weather and a little moisture, a hat could be the

2010/05/25

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