Just because it’s February doesn’t mean it isn’t bikini season somewhere! In fact, Resort season is in full swing…. So the real question most of use have is – why aren’t we frolicking in the sand and rocking our bikini right now?! Even if you could head to the sun & sand, would you know what to rock? Well, I’m channeling positive thoughts your way and want to make sure you know the top resort swimwear trends are for 2018.
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
Give yourself an instant eye-catching look by snagging a top as bright and bold as the ones we’ve featured today. Whether brightly hued or loudly printed (or both!), we’ve got you covered on dressing to be the center of attention with ten tops that pop! Marc Jacobs sleeveless blouse $278 – theoutnet.com Proenza Schouler sheer blouse $550 – net-a-porter.com Miu Miu silk blouse $530 – net-a-porter.com Sonia by Sonia Rykiel silk blouse $435 – net-a-porter.com All Saints sequin tank $98 – allsaints.com Alice Olivia t shirt $200 – net-a-porter.com
Karl Lagerfeld‘s Macy’s line has officially debuted! The limited edition line hits 235 Macy’s stores on August 31st and includes pieces ranging from only $50-$70! You can’t really say no to Legerfeld with that price! View the entire line here. It’s no surprise that Kate Middleton made Vanity Fair‘s International Best-Dressed list! The Duchess always looks well put-together and still manages to look incredibly chic even while grocery shopping herself! True royalty. Just because Fall is approaching soon, it doesn’t mean
Definitely an interesting read, Grace Coddington’s memoir has been sold to Random House for $1.2 million reportedly and will include her early modeling days in London and her rise to fashion royalty as the current creative director for Vogue. David Beckham has partnered with H&M for an interesting collabo—due out February 2012. I’m very curious to see what this collection will look like. Planning a weekend getaway? Pack right/light with these weekender bags from Stylelist. Lauren Conrad has all of this summer’s
It’s smokin’ outside and, frankly, just hard to look good as you are dripping sweat. I’m not sure where you are but if there’s a slight breeze, catching it on a 100+ degree day is like a little slice of heaven. In honor of this sweltering heat and our commitment to looking cool in the midst of it all, we wanted to offered a few quick and stylish solutions in this heat… Mini For Many Paris Stripe Dress, $98
As if Olsen Twins’ line The Row hasn’t gotten enough recognition and grown tremendously, they’ve just designed cashmere, plaid, and herringbone versions of Toms shoes! Quite cozy and comfy for the fall season to come, snag yours now! Karl Lagerfeld has already collaborated with clothing lines like Diesel and H&M, so it will be no surprise when his affordable collection for Macy’s sells out. The first photograph appears in the August issue of Vogue – a simple $109 floral dress. Kanye
Blueprint for Style loves orange! I don’t believe there is a more vibrant and warm color that shows off or highlights a tan better. Here we give a few of our favorite things….
The highlight of the Versace’s men’s show at Milan’s Men’s Fashion week was Donatella herself, as she is working on a line for H&M – you can preview it now! At the end of last week, Michelle Obama stepped out in the perfect happy summer dress, with with navy blue stripes and a beautiful v-neckline. Find your favorite stripe-happy dress, too! If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect pair of wide-leg pants, take a look at these colorful
So long, Oprah Winfrey! A historic day in television as Oprah aired her last show ever. Glamour shares with us their top 5 fashion moments on the show throughout the years, from Lady Gaga sharing her wardrobe to Oprah’s famous Calvin Klein skinny jeans. Warm weather has thankfully spread across most of the nation, just in time for a sunny Memorial Day weekend! The question is: are you beach-ready? If not, don’t fear – take a look at New York Magazine’s
Question from Aleysha: What are the best tops (shirts, cardigan, jackets, etc.) to wear with crop pants to look casual elegant? Answer: Aleysha shot us an excellent style question that can be kept in mind throughout every season. Taking the confident and chic measure of wearing cropped pants is a great alternative to ordinary trousers, jeans, and shorts. Sometimes known as capris, they are shorter than the regular ankle length trouser, reaching just above the ankle or as high as
Q: Wedding season is about to begin. For a beach or poolside wedding, is there any such thing as too casual? What is appropriate without being overly dressed? from rainydaydiva A: What a great question, rainydaydiva! Yes, there is such a thing as too casual and you wouldn’t want to fall into that trap. Here’s our advice on how to take it up a notch for a beach or poolside wedding without being too stuffy or high-maintenance for an outdoor summertime
Stripe cardigan, $36 Steven Alan high waisted pants, $250 Mulberry wooden sandal, $835 Alexander Wang tote handbag, $895 Juicy Couture tie necklace, $30
The Lanvin Spring/Summer 2011 Runway collection is now available at Kirna Zabete in SOHO (New York) or online here. The collection has some great items—from dresses and suits to fabulous wedges and ballet flats. The orange Pop Power Suit (which we love!) is already sold out; so hurry up and go check this collection out! Looking for celebrity red-carpet inspiration on how to be fabulous? Check out Mr. Blasberg’s Best-Dressed List: The Cannes Edition. Promise you will enjoy! Prabal Gurung has a
This is a great 70s glam look for everyday and just about everyone. It’s a glimpse of retro but very today….we love it and wanted to share the pieces that can help you achieve this outfit:
As soon as people swooned over Kate Middleton’s royal wedding dress, they were walking down the aisle in a replica of the dress. Lord & Taylor will get a two week exclusive on A.B.S.’s ‘royal rip-offs’, including the Kate Middleton gown as well as the beautiful one worn by Pippa Middleton. Would you buy these dresses or would you rather create your own fairytale wedding? The warm weather has finally approached us, so it is finally time to bring out
The print is summery, feminine, festive and perfectly ladylike! The “Gilbert” dress is by Eva Franco.
Q: What is a good shopping outfit for the summer? A: Thanks for the great question, Adrianne B!! Putting on the right outfit to go shopping is a great opportunity to boost your confidence and put you in the mood for braving the dressing room and trying on new clothes. Remember the key to any shopping outfit is definitely comfort and function—easy on, easy off! Here are some options to keep you chic while shopping: Start you day off right with
Lands’ End Canvas provided the option to purchase a top and then tell you about it. I scooped this Striped Heritage Boatneck Sailor Tee and wanted to show you a few different ways to rock the same top… The looks go all the way from Mexico vacation-ready to Sunday ladies Brunch to everyday/Friday casual. Key style insights here: nautical-themed, the dark-colored items are fitted/shorter, and mix-up the prints!
This marriage is between Brazilian footwear company Havaianas and always colorful designer Missoni. This union will produce Missoni for Havaianas flip flops and espadrilles. Although the regular Havaianas are classics and run anywhere from $12 and up, these limited edition styles will be priced from $60 to $130 and each pair will come packaged in a Missoni crocheted shoe bag in the colors of the Italian and Brazilian flags. Check out Havaianas.
Kate Middleton Royal Wedding via Elle At last, the Prince and Princess have become one; and the long-awaited dress worn by Kate Middleton at her Royal Wedding was revealed this morning! Middleton chose Alexander McQueen because of “the beauty of its craftsmanship and its respect for traditional workmanship and the technical construction of clothing.” The dress and wedding were a tribute to all of the flowers of England (check out the lace detailing and the train hem; and the wedding
Question: Where can I find a nice wrap dress? Adrianne B. shot us an excellent question on one of spring and summer’s hottest trends: the iconic wrap dress! This time around, designers like Diane von Furstenberg have given the garment a makeover, providing us with unique styles in all sorts of patterns, lengths, fabrics, and silhouettes. Below you will find various styles of the wrap-dress; follow the links and choose accordingly to cater to your own personal style and definitely
The Alexander McQueen: Savage exhibition opens May 4th at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Open through July 31st, this must-see special exhibition jubilating the genius of the late Alexander McQueen and his continued influence on the fashion world is an experience that cannot be missed this summer! For all of our fashionistas on a budget, who doesn’t love Target? The Calypso St. Barth for Target collection is arriving in stores (and online) May 1st! For more details
Honeysuckle sweetness! Giambattista Valli boatneck dress $2,230 – net-a-porter.com Ginger Smart draped dress $759 – frockaholics.com Valentino ruffle dress $5,590 – net-a-porter.com Peter Som draped skirt $695 – kirnazabete.com Badgley Mischka pumps $200 – bloomingdales.com Badgley mischka shoes $150 – nordstrom.com Balenciaga bag $2,450 – cultstatus.com.au Marc Jacobs leather handbag $1,335 – mytheresa.com Michael Kors pink jewelry $160 – zappos.com Kate Spade hinged bangle $78 – zappos.com 2028 jewelry $125 – 1928.com Carrera shade 65 GBP – flannelsfashion.com Lowie buckle belt $57 – asos.com
Anthropologie surprises me sometimes and here they did it again! A few great pieces combine to create a casual yet pulled-together look for work, and perfect for any outing after-hours….click the pic to purchase! Ideal Desk to Date Look
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