Growing up, I remember watching Saved by the Bell religiously. I longed for those teenage years when I could spend my days at school scheming up shenanigans and then hanging out with my friends at a place like The Max afterwards. What you don't realize when you are longing for those days is that, in high school, you actually have to be serious about your classes (there are colleges to think about) and, at least for me, after school was filled with after-school activities which would better position me to get into said college and homework.
What I am more religious about these days is a good maxi dress. I can't live without them in the summer and when I finally have to put my summer selection up for the Winter, I can't wait to break them back out again come warmer temps.
What are you religious about in your summer wardrobe? Or at the very least committed to?
Shop Maxi Dresses:
BCBG,
Belk,
cynthia rowley,
Dolce Vita,
French Connection,
Jessica Simpson,
Kate Spade,
Michael Kors,
Spring 2014
Belk Spring Fashion Preview 2014
1/29/2014
Last week I shivered my way over to Belk to sit with their VP of Trend Merchandising and Fashion Direction, Arlene Goldstein, to hear what is in store for Spring 2014 in the way of fashion. Belk always does such a great job of translating trends and presenting them in very relatable themes. I'm so thrilled to be able to share what you guys might have to look forward to as temperatures rise.
Feminine Charms
Feminine charms is about the details: the fabrics, the metal mixing, the seaming, and unexpected allusions to sexiness, as seen in the peek-a-boo detail in the French Connection dress below. We'll be seeing a lot of brocades, lace, and floral patterns this spring in light but vibrant pastels.
JetSetter
This theme is pattern-driven with lots of bold colors. You'll see lots of material mixing from wood to semi-precious stones, as well as animal prints continuing to be a big thing. There will be a lot of hand-crafted details as well. My favorites from this section are this Cynthia Rowley dress and Dolce Vita heels.
Clean Slate
This look is all about lines with a modernist approach. Take the BCBG look below: though the lines are very clean, there's also a ruffle which provides an unusual architectural detail. In these looks you'll find a lot of color blocking and use of black and white. I just love the lucite Michael Kors heels below - a good illustration for the chunky heel - which you'll be seeing a lot of in 2014 as well.
So what are you looking forward to this Spring? Do any of these trends speak to you?
Happy December y'all! I hope that you had a wonderful turkey day and long weekend full of family, friends, and fun! Only 23 shopping days left before Santa visits; are you kids ready?!
Shop the post:
Alexander McQueen,
Badgley Mischka,
Dolce Vita,
Guess,
Halston Heritage,
Max and Chole,
Stuart Weitzman,
Urban Outfitters,
Victoria's Secret
Vegas, Baby!
6/15/2011
Today I'm off for a long weekend in Vegas with some of my girlfriends. I love Vegas; it's such a fun city with a great vibe. And oh, the shopping! We have a fun schedule planned and I put together some looks for our activities. The key to dressing in Vegas is to look effortlessly fabulous. (I don't really do the touristy white tennis shoe/fanny pack thing.)
Day Wear:
Pool Day:
Night Out:
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.....unless you are a blogger.
Day Wear:
Pool Day:
Night Out:
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.....unless you are a blogger.
Call it nude with a touch of pink hue; whatever it is, I am digging a blush colored pump as an alternative (albeit slight) to nude pumps.
