anatomy of a bag: the perfect summer handbag
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Be prepared for anything as we get into summer! In your white-hot summer handbag, dress up your phone and keep it charged longer next to your floppy hat, sunnies, a scarf and other warm weather beauty essentials. Make sure to take care of yourself with an SPF-enhanced tinted moisturizer, drink plenty of water with a resuable bottle and clean up any stray makeup or deodorant marks on your clothing with Bakers’ deodorant removing sponge.
And don’t be caught without an extra pair (or 2! or 3!!) of $39 sandals for when your late nights and good times wind down and your feet need a stylish rest!
What are your summer purse essentials?
Ciao!
Jenn
Trend Alert: Black & White, & Bright All Over
Saturday, April 28th, 2012
When it comes to the hottest styles du jour, many were clearly inspired by pieces made popular during the decade of excess–otherwise known as the 1980s. In other words, this spring and summer, your best bet is to go big! While you can feel free to keep your go-to black and white neutrals in your outfit rotation, you’ll definitely want to add drama on the daily–by way of swimwear, skinnies, sunnies and more in poppy shades of red, blue and yellow. The result? A “totally tubular” look, all season long.
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Summer 2012 Trend: That ’70s Mode
Saturday, April 21st, 2012
For summer, many designers focused on fashions made popular during the decade defined by feathered hair, halter tops and hot pants–so, studying-up to get a major look just right could prove essential, though it would be super-easy. Simply spend some time eye-balling the retro costuming featured in any episode of “That ’70s Show”–and taking notes. Any of the characters’ bell-bottoms, rainbow-bright shirts or wedge shoes could serve as perfect inspiration for your next shopping trip. Now, if only staring at Ashton Kutcher could always be a part of your homework…
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spring trend: straw fedoras!
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
The sun is in full force lately, making our spring days brighter. The quickest way to remedy an obnoxious glare in your face is with sunglasses and a hat! Shoeternity Jenn and I are currently gushing over the newest straw fedoras from Bakers!
Playing a little bit of dress up with the newest hats & sunglasses!
Are you a hat person? What’s your favorite kind to wear?
xx, jessica
Summer 2012: It’s a Mod World
Sunday, April 15th, 2012
Think of Twiggy as your style icon this season, as top trends are decidedly ’60s inspired. To get the look, swing into stores soon for designers’ latest mod mix–which includes everything from cute shell tops and shift dresses to retro shades and drop earrings. And, if you’re truly brave, pair your new fashion finds with a fresh pixie cut!
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spring trends: festival wear
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
With Coachella coming up this weekend and the Lolla line-up just announced, it’s time to get into that summer festival mindset. The sheer maxi is making a big debut this festival season – lightweight while looking seriously chic. Paired with a sequined stripped top, it adds texture and pattern, while still keeping the ensemble light and airy. Add a few bangles and strap on sandals so your feet stay comfortable during all that dancing. Toss your phone and chap-stick into a small clutch with a strap to keep it attached to your arm and top it off with a straw hat and colored rim shades to protect that pretty face from the day long sun exposure.
Are you going to any festivals this year?! Leave me a comment letting me know which festivals and what your festival essentials are!
xx, jessica
Bare Necessities: What to Pack for Fun in the Sun
Saturday, April 7th, 2012
It’s the week you’ve been waiting for since, well, your last vacation. You’re about to hop a plane set for the city you call Paradise–then nothing is on the agenda but lounging in the sand and long walks on the beach. As you’re determined to work nothing but an itty-bitty bikini, you’ve even decided to skip your signature mega-suitcase in favor of a compact carry-on. While we agree that–sometimes–less is more, we feel the need to remind you that there are some things a girl should never be without; even if you do decide to leave your phone at home (we’ll believe it when we see it…), you’ll definitely want to pack a pair of fab shades, and–of course–your favorite shoes.
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Spring Inspiration: 1940s Pin-Up Girl
Saturday, March 31st, 2012
Every season, there is one decade that seems to have dominated designers’ inspirations–and this spring is no exception. With cat-eye sunnies, cheeky cherry prints and retro hotpants highlighted in a plethora of collections, it is obvious that the 1940s were top of mind for many–specifically, the era’s sexy starlets. To get the look, simply play-up your inner pin-up in a curve-hugging wiggle dress or a high-waisted bikini–and think “What would Betty Grable wear?” when scoping the stores for your next pair of heels.
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Fresh for Spring: Bold Florals
Saturday, March 17th, 2012
A hot trend most every spring, floral prints are back this year–in bold clusters more vivid than ever before. Decorating work-perfect blazers, chic button-downs, short shorts and flirty shoes, florals of all varieties are must-wear motifs this season. Opt for head-to-pansies one day, and brighten-up a monochromatic ensemble with rosy accessories the next. However you sport them, you’re bound to look of-the-moment and fresh–while communicating to a certain someone that flowers aren’t only for special occasions…
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Spring 2012 Trend: Yummy Sorbet Hues
Saturday, February 25th, 2012
Designers seem to have been inspired by dessert this season, as many served up collections brimming with sorbet-hued separates. To get the look, simply work your go-to denim or a sexy platform sandal in of-the-moment mint, raspberry, peach or lemon-yellow. Pretty sweet!
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