Get Studded!

Studs are all over everything right now! They add a rock style of detail to bags, shoes, jeans, dresses, etc. You can find pieces that focus on studs, but there are also many that use studs just as a highlight. decide how studded you want to be before choosing your pieces, or go for a combo of both. I personally think that an outfit only needs one studded piece. Anymore than that and it might be overkill. Here are some hot pieces that can be a great addition to any wardrobe.


Be & D Garbo Woven Tote - $572 The Outnet
Michael Kors Astor Studded-Pocket Flare Jeans - $79.99 Macy’s (on sale now!)



Chemistry Shift Dress - $30 Lulus
Gemstone Studded Belt – $12.99 Olala

Studded Platform Pump - $27.30 Go Jane

Stud Hair Clip - $1.30 Go Jane

Valiah Studded Fringe Tote - $16.99 Forever 21

Rafe Hilary Studded Metallic Large Linen Tote - $375 Bloomingdales

Aqua Studded Crowl Neck Top - $78 Bloomingdales

Studded Knit Top - $22.80 Forever 21

Jean-Michel Cazabat Platform - $149.50 Barney’s (on sale now!)

Anne Michelle Survivor Studded Heels - $24.75 Make Me Chic

Vintage Mod for Summer and Fall

A very popular and feminine look is the Vintage Mod look. Stores like Anthropologie and Free People focus on this trend as the base of their fashion. If those stores are out of your budget, wait till they have their excellent sales, or visit Mod Cloth, Lulu's and Forever 21 to get your look.

Dresses:

The following dresses are perfect examples of how to pull off this look. And most of these will still be great to wear on those nice weekends in the fall!

Pleated Neck and Frill Dress - $46.89 Mod Clothing

Kimchi Blue Colorblock Navajo Dress - $68 Urban Outfitters

Kimchi Blue Strappy Sundress - $68 urban Outfitters

Belted Shift Dress - $50 Mod Clothing

Pollyanna Polka Dot Mini Dress - $34 Lulu’s

Striped Top Dress - $19.80 Forever 21

Free People Desert Bloom Dress - $89.60 Bloomingdales (on sale now!)

Interweaved Woven Dress - $19.80 Forever 21

Jacqueline Dress - $98 Anthropologie

Mixed Media Dress - $158 Anthropologie

Bags:

I love vintage and vintage inspired handbags. They always have such a classic and elegant look. And they are a refreshing change from the handbags you see everyone carrying now. In my opinion, there is nothing special about a bag that you see 1 in every 5-10 woman carrying!


Deena and Ozzy Quilted Tote - $49 Urban Outfitters (on sale now!)

Tilled Expense Hobo - $159 Anthropologie



Carnegie Clutch - $43 Lulu’s

Leather Fold Over Clutch - $100 Etsy

Gold Enchanted Evening Purse - $30 Etsy

Isfahan Bag - $39.95 Anthropologie (on sale now!)



Black Alligator Handbag - $550 Tresor de Vintage

Black and Grey Striped Amelie - $370 Lulu Guiness (UK Prices)

Eenamaria Every Queen Needs One Bag - $53 Ebags

Hobo Bag With Flowers - $19.99 Harriettas Handbags

Beautiful Totes!

Totes. Everyone needs one. The hold all your necessities and also work with a professional look but are okay for everyday looks as well! Any tote you get will get used again and again. Here are some beautiful ones I have come across.

Double Handle Chain Tote - $24 Mandee

Marc Jacobs Mercer Cole Tote - $584.25 Barney’s (on sale now!)

Metallic Linen Tote - $59.99 Ann Taylor (on sale now)

Faux Croc Tote - $29.80 Forever21
Chloe’ Odessa leather tote - $936 The OutNet

Jessica Simpson "Latitude" Tote - $118 Macy’s

Betsey Johnson "Betsey's Showgirls" Tote - $195 Macy’s

Editor-in-Chief Bag - $44.99 Mod Cloth

Tory Burch Women's East/West Gareth Tote - $385 Bloomingdales (on sale now!)

A Great Day to be Casual

Great day to be Casual!
So I was thinking about those evenings and weekends when you are not at work and you really don't feel like being dressed up to go out. Maybe you are meeting some friends for a drink. Or heading to a movie. You can still be casual but stylish. It's all about the accessories!

Look of the Day:

I think this outfit is very girly and pretty, but still casual. You can keep the soft fem look by using the off white scarf, or you can give the outfit a bit of color by using the purple. I think it would look great either way! Another thing I love about this look is you can get away with it in many places. You can go grab a beer with friends at a bar, go see a band play, or you could even wear it to a nice restaurant (not a fancy one, but a nice one). Yes, you are wearing jeans, but all the little details really dress it up! And the Clutch is from Felix Ray for Target. If you haven't checked out the new line yet, it is a must! So many cute bags for summer! Just try not to go too crazy!

Joe's Jeans Visionaire Rocker Flare - $174.00 Bloomingdales (on sale now!) *Splurge

Nina Tie Front Top - $14.80 Forever21

Mossimo Verity Platform Pump - $29.99 Target

Felix Ray Envelope Clutch - $29.99 Target

Simply Vera Wang Shield Glasses - $36.00 Kohls

Cream Solid Woven Fringe Scarf - $7.80 Forever21

Purple Crinkle Fringe Scarf - $6.90 Forever21

Total Cost of Outfit: $292.58 *including designer jeans splurge and only the cream scarf

I have noticed some great graphic tanks in the stores for summer. These really add a rock look when paired with a cute pair of jeans. Add a chunky bracelet to complete the look. Here are some great ones that I have found. Be on the lookout for sales on these tanks - probably around the end of June. You could probably get them at a great price around that time!

Pink Happy Peace Tank - $12.50 Old Navy

Vintage Hollywood Tank - $12.80 Forever21

Pink Make Love Not War Tank - $18.50 Wet Seal

Freedom Boy Beater - $17.90 GoJane.com

Rosy Tank - $34.00 Urban Outfitters

Band Neck Top - $29.50 Express

Deal of the Day:

Diane von Furstenberg Rae Tie Booties on sale now on shopbop.com. They were originally $475 and are now on sale for $142.50! A great deal if you are looking for some cute booties to finish off spring with! I bet these will still be in style come Fall as well!

Sale Alerts!

Visit Ruelala for their Cynthia Rowly and La Perla sales that start today! They always have excellent prices for La Perla when they host their sales.

Gilt is having an Oscar de la Renta sale and a Catherine Malandrino sale both beginning today at 12pm EST.

Something I love:

I'm loving the Tiffany line of Key charms. This simple one retails for $150.00. Makes a great gift... for yourself! It is slightly funky but still very feminine.