Chic Tanks for Summer!

Tank tops are one of the essential clothing items for summer. The typical light-weight materials used for tanks provide perfect ventilation that will keep you cool during those hot & humid summer days and nights. Most tanks can be dressed up or down depending on the accessories and whether or not you pair them with shorts, skirts or jeans.

What are your favorite style of tanks? Loose-fitting, fitted, drapey, embroidered, or etc?


Piped Ribbed Tank available at www.bananarepublic.com for $17.99


Drapey Ruffle Tank available at www.alloy.com for $29.50


Black Tank Top available at www.emoda.com for $46


Pleated Satin Top available at www.charlotte-russe.com for $18.99


Beaded Tank available at www.bananarepublic.com for $34


Ruffle Tank Top available at www.charlotte-russe.com for $17.99


Noise & Color Block Tunic Tank available at www.urbanoutfitters.com for $38


Splendid Cotton Gauze Lace Tank Top available at www.revolveclothing.com for $50


Floral Patchwork Woven Top available at www.forever21.com for $22.80

Chic & Simple T-Shirt Dresses for the Summer!

This summer why not keep cool in a casual t-shirt dress that can be perfect for weekend brunches or shopping with friends. Paired with ornate sandals and appropriate accessories, a t-shirt dress can be the ideal alternative to summer staples such as a sun-dress or the popular shorts and tank combo.

Would you wear a t-shirt dress?


Jersey T-Shirt Dress available at www.bananarepublic.com for $44.99


Diane Von Furstenberg Silk Jersey Dress available at www.bloomingdales.com for $365


Catherine Maladrino Silk Jersey T-Shirt Dress available at www.netaporter.com for $190.40


Pastry Tiger Love Dress available at www.shoppastrykicks.com for $20.80


Silence & Noise Silk Print Dress available at www.urbanoutfitters.com for $68


T-Shirt Dress available at www.gap.com for $22.99


Bebe Tab Sleeve Shirt Dress available at www.bebe.com for $59


L.A.M.B. T-Shirt available at www.neimanmarcus.com for $95


Three Dots Scoop Neck Dress available at www.nordstrom.com for $49.90

Pop the Cork!

This summer don’t let Champagne corks be the only corks popping at your summer soirees. Why not rock a pair of cute cork shoes this season to add a fashionable, yet comfy flair to your flirty frocks, shorts and skirt ensembles. The versatility of cork shoes are endless and the natural texture and hue works with just about any color palette.

Do you own a pair of cork shoes?


Natural Cork Madera Platform Sandals available at www.bluefly.com for $126.90


Steve Madden Multi-Brown Women’s Sandal Wedge available at www.stevemadden.com for $99.99


Chinese Laundry Okinawa Sandals available at www.zappos.com for $69.02


Carrie Corked Woven Sandal available at www.bebe.com for $80.49


Franco Sarto Patent Cork Wedges available at www.zappos.com for $88.95


Metallic Fancy Cork Platform Sandals available at www.shopbop.com for $87.50


Michael Kors Trellis Cork Wedge Sandals available at www.neimanmarcus.com for $298


Marc by Marc Jacobs Woven Metallic Wedges available at www.netaporter.com for $175.20


Prada Cork Platform Sandals available at www.neimanmarcus.com for $485.90

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Who Wears Short Shorts?

Now that it’s getting warmer, it’s time to bare your gorgeous gams in a chic pair of shorts! From cuffed khakis to drapey full shorts, this summer it’s all about showing off your legs in sexy shorts that suit your style. Plus, this season more and more women are dressing up their shorts with cute camisoles and hot accessories for a fun night out on the town.

Do you wear shorts in the summer or are you shorts-shy? Would you wear shorts for a night out?


Crisp Cotton Shorts available at www.jcrew.com for $49.50


Lockhart Shorts available at www.frenchconnection.com for $78


Diesel Sesenta Brown Shorts available at www.diesel.com for $144


Grey Antics God Bless America Shorts available at www.urbanoutfitters.com for $58


Horizon Stripe Short available at www.jcrew.com for $58


Cuffed Shorts available at www.wetseal.com for $21.50


Silence & Noise Drapey Full Short available at www.urbanoutfitters.com for $38


Lauren by Ralph Lauren Margate Cuffed Shorts available at www.dillards.com for $35.70


Maje Shorts available at www.yoox.com for $69


Rojas Hi-Waisted Shorts available at www.emoda.com for $194


Retro Chambray Bermuda Shorts available at www.jcrew.com for $49.99


Shirred Twill Shorts available at www.charlotterusse.com for $19.99

Romper Room

The summer version of the much talked about jumpsuit – the romper is back for yet another season. Rompers have been donned down fashion runways in recent years and it doesn’t look like designers are halting the production of these child-like, one-piece get-ups any time soon. Although they look relaxed and comfy, the question still remains…would you actually wear one?

Please share your thoughts!


Miss Sixty Assiell Romper available at www.revolveclothing.com for $176


Alice & Olivia Cargo Romper w/Belt available at www.shopbop.com for $165


C&California Pima Cotton Tube Romper available at www.candcalifornia.com for $49


Diane Von Furstenberg Jersey Dhalia Romper available at www.bloomingdales.com for $325


In Stitches Romper available at www.freepeople.com for $69.95


Nanette Lepore Three Graces Silk Romper available at www.bloomingdales.com for $325


Splendid Cotton Gauze Romper available at www.nordstrom.com for $99


T-Bags One-Shoulder Romper available at www.revolveclothing.com for $176


We The Free People Halter Romper available at www.freepeople.com for $98

Splish-Splash in Style!

This summer take a dip in cool waters with chic suits that will definitely make a splash! Whether you like to go for teeny tiny bikinis or modest one-pieces, this season there’s a swimuit that will suit your needs.

If you’d like to create the appearance of an ample bust, try a suit with ruffles across the chest. To tame tummies, one pieces in solid colors will work best. To slim thighs, go for bottoms that tie at the hip. Whatever your shape, the key to looking fabulous is to exude onfidence. Just be sure to use sunscreen!

What’s your favorite style of swimwear? Are you planning any sunny vacations this summer?


O Beach Aloha Ring Frilled Bikini available at www.figleaves.com for $18 (bottom) -$21 (top)


Sliding Halter Top & Bottom available at www.victoriassecret.com for $14.50 (bottom) -$15 (top)


Badgley Mischka Tankini available at www.spiegel.com for $41 (bottom) – $108 (top)


Emilio Pucci Bikini in Coral available at www.madisonlosangeles.com for $343


Marc by Marc Jacobs Two-Piece Swimsuit with Buckle available at www.bloomingdales.com for $170 ($85 each)


Medallion Wide Band String Halter & Hipster with Ties Bikini available at www.jcrew.com for $44 (bottom)-46 (top)


Free People Ring of Light One-Piece available at www.freepeople.com for $198


Shapefx Triangle Bikini available at www.spiegel.com for $29


Vitamin A White Shimmer Paparazzi Cut-Out Swimsuit available at www.figleaves.com for $188


Solid Ruffle Tank Swimsuit available at www.jcrew.com for $80


Trina Turk One-Shoulder Swimsuit available at www.neimanmarcus.com for $147

Skirting Around Style!

Don’t let spring/summer pass you by without sporting a stylish skirt. Showing off your gams in a gorgeous mini or a sexy, silky skirt will surely get you noticed. Mix and match with fashionable tops, tanks and cardigans for endless options that are sure to please.

What’s your favorite skirt style? A-line, pleated, ruffled, mini, etc?

Check out some of these:


City Stretchy Silky Pleated Wrap Skirt available at www.nyandcompany.com for $34.95


Walter Water Color Plaid Skirt available at www.dillards.com for $112.80


Cotton Sateen Gateau Skirt available at www.jcrew.com for $59.99


Inverted Pleated Skirt available at www.martinandosa.com for $64.95


Pleated Full Skirt available at www.revolveclothing.com for $231


Wes Callie Pencil Skirt available at www.urbanoutfitters.com for $69.99