Braids are all grown up.  A braid is a simple way to add a new dimension to your hair to keep cool this summer. Try one to sweep your over-grown bangs back or add one to your summer ponytail.

1 comment permalink |  9:53 AM |  7.20.2011 | 

By: Lindsey

Relax this summer while looking chic in this lovely, decorated poncho by Indah. I really love the ease of this garment and the fun stripes. Perfect for trips to the beach and music festivals. The Open Work Poncho is 100% Rayon and made in Bail.

A floppy, wide brim, 60’s style hat is a summer wardrobe essential. The distinctive, edgy style of the Floppy Stud Hat by Phoebe Price features a leather strip adorned with gold studs and a felt bow!

Get lost in a daydream and fall in love with this romantic and lightweight Beta Fashion ‘Aytha’ Print Maxi Dress by Nikki Strange. Made of 100% silk, this graceful garment conveys its understated message without being too revealing and ubiquitous.

Add some enchantment to your outfit with these stunning platform pumps by Brian Atwood! These shoes are great for an evening event or at the office. You can pre-order this style online at Nordstrom.

This embellished shirt dress by French Connection is a simple and elegant piece for summer. I adore the colors, cuff and hem detail and design. The sash ties at the waist and accents the dress while creating a flattering shape that works well for many different body types.

1 comment permalink |  5:46 PM |  7.15.2011 | 

Love this. Check out this site, by famed jewelry house, Tiffany & Co., in collaboration with Actor and Director, Edward Burns.

WWW.WHATMAKESLOVETRUE.COM

It’s a site dedicated to love, insights on love, ways to spread more love and a great little way to share in some love during your day today. xo

0 comments permalink |  11:40 AM |  7.14.2011 | 

By: Lindsey

In January, I wrote about the debut of Rachel Zoe’s signature collection. You can now pre-order pieces exclusively online at Neiman Marcus! If you love the clothes from the 2011 collection then you just might appreciate Zoe’s use of color and distinct, eye-catching silhouettes for her Resort 2012 collection. In a recent article for Style magazine, Rachel Zoe had this to say about a bright new color palette: “With Fall, a lot of what I was doing was staying in my comfort zone. Here, I’m playing with color, playing with prints, playing with proportion a little bit.”

Like her first collection, Rachel Zoe stays true to the seventies while keeping each look unique and modern. I love the bright purple pants from Resort 2012, the divine backless black dress with lace sleeves and fun and whimsical abstract animal print dresses. Zoe, is personally a big believer in the maxi skirt. Her version, however, has a significant slit that Rachel describes as, “not dowdy, but it’s not overtly sexy either.” Whether you want to wear something bright and bold or keep your look classic and simple, the Resort 2012 collection has a little bit of everything for everyone.

Style.com ~ Rachel Zoe

1 comment permalink |  1:37 PM |  7.2.2011 |