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Summer Sale 2017: Our Picks from ASOS, MANGO and TOPSHOP
Summertime is here, temperatures are rising and retailers are slashing their prices since, according to history, we should already have purchased our summer wardrobe… If you are like me it usually takes the first spike in sunshine for me to even start looking for shorts so when summer sales happen in June it means it’s time to shop. Below are some of my favorite items from reasonable priced brands ASOS, Mango and Topshop. Slides are the new sandals and skirts have become the graphic tee’s new best friend so have a ball with it and happy shopping.
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Vintage Vacation Vibes: Unleash Your Inner Retiree
Vintage clothing and trends are unmistakably having a moment right now as mainstream retailers like Zara create ‘vintage inspired’ pieces and style them like they came from your favorite 70’s, 80’s or 90’s movie. I also LOVE when a new trend gives you such specific references as to where it came from that you instantly know how to wear it. Take for example today’s trend Vintage Vacation Vibes trend: it’s one part Man Repeller, three parts retiree from South Beach and 100% a blast to wear. Let’s start with the hat. Wide-brimmed hats had a major moment the past few years and while the ‘trendiness’ of them on their own…
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How to Wear Ankle Boots in the Summer : Inspired by Louis Vuitton
Oh ankle boots. I sincerely hope this trend never dies since it comprises 75% of my entire shoe wardrobe and based on recent runway shows it’s fall from popularity isn’t likely. The ankle boot is perhaps the easiest shoe style to wear , it fits with practically any look from any decade making it an item you can have in style in your closet for years. Traditionally however ankle boots, like our other fall/winter shoes, get packed away once the summer months hit but Louis Vuitton recently changed that notion. In the Louis Vuitton SS17 show an 80’s inspired boot stomped down the runway with almost every look. The story…
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2 Ways to Wear Statement Sleeves
The statement sleeve is a trend that is absolutely everywhere, from blouses to button-ups it’s the heavy hitter of the summer and it’s a wardrobe staple that you need in your closet. The challenge with wide sleeves often is a question of how to wear them without feeling like you are ready for 80’s night at your local karaoke bar so today we are sharing 2 very different ways to wear this trend and feel comfortable doing it. Keep it Casual Our first way to wear this trend is a casual one. Grab your favorite cropped kick flare jeans and throw them on with your wide sleeved shirt. For a…
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Why You Need a Floral Print Jumpsuit (and You Don’t Need a Crisis of Confidence)
The jumpsuit, everyone’s favorite all-purpose item that seems to have transcended trend becoming a staple in our wardrobes. Once a utilitarian item jumpsuits are now for casual wear, evening wear and everything in between. This summer the explosion of the floral print onto the fashion scene has had a huge impact and we finally have the most epic piece of floral clothing out there: the floral print jumpsuit. The Floral Jumpsuit is exactly what you would expect it to be; it’s bold, statement making and with a wide leg pant and tailored top it is the epitome of a dramatic piece. I knew this when I personally purchased this item…
