Fashion

Summertime (and the Dressin’ is Easy)

July 3, 2013 at 8:45 am , by Bethany Porter

Every summer morning I wake up with the best of outfit intentions. I imagine myself in a breezy ensemble strolling the streets with an iced coffee, a canvas bag full of farmers’ market goods, and my guy on my arm. Then, I promptly reach for cut-offs and a tee and head to the grocery store. In an attempt to reform my uber-casual summer weekend ways I’ve been incorporating maxi dresses into my wardrobe. They are quick, stylish, and basically a full outfit in one garment. The key is to stick to a style that has a nipped in waist to give you shape. I love the patterned number above–it’s effortless chic to the letter–and you get extra credit for cool-girl accessories like a fedora and circle scarf.

dress, Nordstrom, sandals and hat, Modcloth, scarf, Sole Society, bag, Nordstrom, sunglasses, Ray-Ban, bangles, Dorothy Perkins

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Wedding Season Wear

June 26, 2013 at 9:00 am , by Bethany Porter

Wedding season is in full swing and that means you need a dress. Not just any dress–mind you–a dress that can transition easily from a day or early evening ceremony to a rocking all night party fest. Done and done. This little strapless number is quite the eye-catcher and with party-worthy metallic accessories it’s a fool-proof wedding season pick. This frock could even work for a beach wedding with some embellished sandals. Ah, our styling work here is done.

dress, Modcloth.com, heels, Dillards.com, bracelets, Baublebar.com, clutch, Aldo

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The Best Target Collaboration Yet

June 21, 2013 at 8:00 am , by Maggie Niemiec

We’re super excited about Target’s latest collaboration, this time with FEED Projects, the humanitarian organization founded by Lauren Bush Lauren, to create the FEED USA + Target collection. The limited-time-only collection includes more than 50 products, from home goods to clothing to accessories, which will benefit Feeding America and fight hunger in the U.S. Each product displays the number of meals that will be donated to children and families through Feeding America when purchased.

You can bet we have our eye on this comfy and totally cute red fleece zip-up (above). At just $25, each fleece’s purchase provides 20 meals to Americans in need. Now that’s a shopping initiative we can get behind. Get yours, and other FEED USA + Target collection products, starting June 30 at Target stores and Target.com.

 

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The Prettiest New Summer Lingerie

June 19, 2013 at 11:42 am , by Bethany Porter

There’s a whole crop of pretty new underpinnings for the summer season and we can’t resist stocking up. Check out our gorgeous picks:

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Cream of the Crop

June 19, 2013 at 7:00 am , by Maggie Niemiec

Crop tops aren’t just for 20-something festival-goers anymore. They’ve been all over the runways this year, and, believe it or not, you can wear them, too! The key to pulling one off is to keep the rest of your look simple and refined. If you’re going to play peekaboo with your tummy, be sure to cover your cleavage. This knitted crochet crop top does the trick. Pair it with a high-waisted knee-length pencil skirt, like this gorgeous floral one from Zara, so only a sliver of your stomach shows through. The look is super flirty, yet still classy and totally on-trend. Change up your accessories to take your outfit from day to night. A versatile crossbody bag and flat sandals are perfect for daytime, while gold spiked bracelets, a hot pink clutch, and strappy high heels give you just enough edge for a night on the town.

top, Topshop, skirt, Zara, crossbody bag, ASOS, flat sandals, Old Navy, bracelets, ASOS, clutch, Kate Spade, heels, Steve Madden

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Party Time

June 12, 2013 at 8:00 am , by Bethany Porter

‘Tis the season for outdoor parties and when it comes to summer gatherings, finding an ensemble that walks the line between staying cool and looking chic can be a challenge. The solution? Bright, patterned shorts paired with a little fancy footwear and a complimentary color on top. This breezy camisole is a wardrobe workhorse that can be layered from season-to-season and don’t you just love those rebel-worthy studded sandals? If you’re not into this arm-revealing cami, keep covered in this stylish alternative (it has a peek-a-boo back cutout for subtle sexiness).

top, Nordstrom, shorts, Joe Fresh (alos available at JCPenney), blazer, TopShop, sandals and heels, Zara, ring, Neiman Marcus, earrings, BaubleBar, necklace, BaubleBar

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Working Girl

June 5, 2013 at 8:30 am , by Bethany Porter

Just because it’s the season of sandals and sundresses doesn’t usually mean you get to slack off in the workwear department (le sigh). However, we are taking a firm stance against boring office duds and presenting–for your wardrobe pleasure–a fab shift dress and some punchy footwear. This little frock is under $100 and will take you through the fall. Two seasons in one dress, ya’ll! We added a straw bag to encourage beachy day dreaming.

dress, I. Madeline, bag, Monserat, sandals and pumps, Zara, orange bracelet, Kate Spade, cuff, Aldo

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