We love shiny, sparkly things. Don’t you?

Metallics ruled the red carpet recently at the Met Ball Gala in New York City and I have been searching for how to incoporate a shine into my summer wardrobe without overheating my budget and myself as summer kicks in. And I found these Diane Von Furstenburg Boymuda shorts in Metallic Silver are a fabulous option to stay cool and cool in this summer.

How to Wear Metallics: I consider metallics to be neutral so they mix and match well. Any of the metallic shorts will work with white tops, even simple white button downs for summer.

How to Wear Silver: And try silver-based metallics with warm colors like a soft pastel peach.

How to Wear Gold: Likewise, mix your golds with your cooler colors like blues.

How to Wear Them Both: Mix and match silvers and golds together. Wearing a silver metallic short like the DVF Boymuda? Mix with a gold watch and a few mixed silver and gold bracelets and bangles.

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Sometimes our days get so busy we find ourselves skipping out on taking time for ourselves. Luckily, the W Scottsdale Hotel realizes we want to have fun AND look great!

Get excited Phoenix because W Scottsdale is hosting a summer pop-up shop to help you splash into summer trends 2012 with the hottest looks and necessities.

The hotel’s second level WET Deck will be turned into a pop-up shop where local vendors such as Remix Watches, Lab2skin, Glow Goddess, Francesca’s and Lululemon Athletica will be offering fashion advice.

The vendors will talk about latest summer trends 2012 in poolside attire, for stylish and protective sunglasses, solutions for the perfect suntan and much more.

Shop the floor from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday, May 17 at the W Scottsdale Hotel in Scottsdale.

W Scottsdale Hotel | 7277 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, Arizona | 85251

0 comments permalink |  7:53 AM |  5.14.2012 | 

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

It’s a perfect day for a maxi dress as your taking brunch in Scottsdale or at a downtown hotel where ever you are reading from. We love to shop for maxi dresses and here are a few styles of our favorite summer time maxi dresses from online shopping sites.

What is a maxi dress you may be asking? Long, flowing dresses that used to be popular for vacation or resort wear, have now become a daily part of our dress, especially on special weekends or outings such as Mother’s Day. For more on What Is a Maxi Dress and How to Wear It, click here.

If you don’t have at least one maxi dress in your closet, it may be time to pick one of these!

Green strapless maxi dress from MSGM featuring a draped design with pleats and a contrasting blue panel to the back. Read more…

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Discover your Rockport style May 12th inside Dillards’ amazing shoe department at Scottsdale Fashion Square.

Fashion expert Jeannie Mai, from The Style Network and the Today  Show, will be in store from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday for an “Ask the Expert: Discover Your Rockport Style” event, showcasing the latest in hot styles to rock this summer from Rockport Shoes!

I had the pleasure of having Jeannie answer a few of “mai” fashion questions before this weekend’s event. Enjoy the fashion tips from the expert and we’ll see you on Saturday!

Fashion Phoenix: What’s the biggest fashion mistake women make that you see most often?
Jeannie Mai: I often see women wearing clothes that don’t fit properly. I always say “if you don’t have fit, you don’t have fashion.” Even the very best ensemble can look horrendous if it doesn’t show off a woman’s body the way it is meant to be shown.

What’s hot for summer 2012 trends?
This summer’s hot trends list includes apparel and accessories in mints and oranges. Sexy sherbet shades of these colors are by far two of the most popular we are seeing show up the most in handbags, shoes, sandals and even nail color. Thanks to brands like NYX with their new Hot Orange nail color, the trend will be right at your fingertips.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, what’s your pick for hot jeans for mommie who need help ditching “the mom jeans” look?
Not Your Daughters Jeans has an amazing amount of elastic stretch to feel comfortable wherever you go. Another secret I have always loved is Old Navy jeans. At under $40 a pop, they come in an array of styles that last so long and the fit is so amazing.

What are your styles of Rockport Shoes for summer?
I have to say that the Janae Pump in silver is a “Mai Musty” for sure. It has a fun platform heel which is perfect to dress up daytime meetings. Yet for evening soiree’s it has just the right amount of sparkle, and most importantly, comfort to last you through the night.

I am also really loving the Audry Quarter Strap Sandal in Orange – the shade is flattering on practically every skin tone. And hello… adiPRENE by adidas technology makes it as comfortable as it is fashionable.

Audry Quarter Strap Woven

0 comments permalink |  11:53 AM |  5.8.2012 |