Keep Cool, In Style

For the past few days, it's been impossible to escape this heat wave that's been cast upon New York and the boiling heat refuses to simmer. Here's how to stay comfortable, cool, and fashionable in this unbearable July heat.

At the beach or pool.

Bandeau Bikini, Sarong, Sunglasses, Espadrilles

This outfit features the white on white and cat-eye sunglasses trends, which are elegant and chic looks for summer. A sarong adds a feminine feel to the bikini and the look is finished with a pair of classic espadrilles.

At an outdoor event.

Crop top, Shorts, Sandals, Bag, Bracelets

Look summer-time fine at an outdoor concert, picnic, etc. in a leopard print crop top, cut-off shorts, gladiators (a classic summer fave), and top it all off by wearing bangle bracelets and sporting a cross body bag.

At a party.

Dress, Boots, Clutch, Belt

Go to a party looking chic in this SHAKUHACHI tunic dress embroidered with lace worn with a brown skinny belt. Wear with a pair of leopard Litas by Jeffrey Campbell and a bright colored clutch to finish the look.

What are your thoughts?

What do you wear to keep cool and stylish in the summer heat? Let me know and leave a comment below!

Things I Want In My Closet: 7/7/11

I've been loving this outfit that's been on the homepage of the Nasty Gal website. A majority of my wardrobe comes from there and I've been wanting to add this to my closet.

Items from top to bottom:

1. Gold Bar Necklace - $30
2. Coral Crop Tee - $38
3. Electric Blue Ruched Knot Skirt - $48

I would wear these pair of nude wedges with this outfit to complete the look. While you're at it, check out Nasty Gal. I always find amazing clothes to add to my closet and I'm sure many more posts will include clothes from the site!

Mercedes Benz Berlin Fashion Week: Spring/Summer 2012 Part I

From July 6th - July 9th, fashion designers, junkies, reporters, and celebrity guests will be flocking to Berlin, Germany to catch a glimpse of what fashion statements are to come for Spring/Summer 2012 fashion. Today I'll be taking a look at some of my favorite designs from yesterday (July 6th).
Designer: Michael Sontag

 

Sontag started Berlin's fashion week with his signature flowy cuts and draping. The composite of cashmere, wool, and silk formed an exquisite look for the modern woman. As shown in the runway video above, Michael Sontag used earthy tones such as muddy browns, toned golds, and softened lime greens. Yet, added pure whites and pinks. I personally adore this collection because I love adding a pop of bright colors to neutral ones.

Recreating my favorite look:

Dress in Michael Sontag style by wearing earthy tones with a pop of color add a pair of open toe heels and you're good to go! (Washed Silk T-Shirt - $189, Skirt Jude Deluxe Silk - $130, & Crisscross Slingback Heels - $26.80)

Designer: Diesel

   

Diesel's Spring/Summer 2012 collection demonstrates the youthful, playful side of a woman. This collection of prime casual wear shows off some key trends of Spring/Summer 2012 such as bright colors and denim. Diesel really is metamorphosing into the casual wear world. 

Recreating my favorite look:

Look like a well-polished yet playful woman and wear a bright colored blazer or jacket like the Coral Shoulder Detail Jacket from Top Shop - $110, a dark t-shirt like this dark-blue Classic Muscle Jersey T-Shirt by Alexander Wang - $80, beige or cream shorts paired with a black belt like DKNY Stretch Linen Blend Shorts - $74 with Braided Skinny Belt from Nasty Gal - $18, a pair of tie-up wedges or heels like these Suedette Lace Up Wedges - $29.80, and to complete this ensemble carry a gold clutch near to the Menbur Brass Clutch - $144.

Designer: Dimitri

Dimitri graced the Berlin runway with feminine designs that devise an elegant yet seductive energy. Figure-hugging ensembles in white, cream, and bright orange, show the vigor of Italian fashion. The Dimitri collection evokes glamor and sex-appeal, essential for every woman.

Recreating my favorite look:

 This white on white outfit radiates beauty and seductiveness. Try it yourself by wearing Knot-Detailed Silk-Twill Top by Zac Posen - $241, a Dorothy Perkins White Sateen Blazer - $79, Gemma High Waist Cut Out Short - $65 paired with a black skinny belt like this Black Horseshoe Skinny Belt - $8, Jessica Simpson Tookie Black Patent Heels - $80, and a Black Patent Piped Clutch bag - $16.

There are my three favorite looks out of yesterday's runway shows at Mercedez Benz Berlin Fashion Week. Tomorrow I'll be covering the look's from today's shows. 

Let me know what you think of these Spring/Summer 2012 looks. Comment below!

Summer Trend: Aztec Prints

Brave the heat like the Aztecs this summer, as some of your favorite A-list celebs are doing. Believe it or not, the Aztec pattern can be dressed up, down, and worn during any occasion. Here's how some celebs and I would wear this trend.

1.Relaxing in the city

Barbados native, Rihanna was spotted wearing this casual purple Aztec printed romper while relaxing on a rooftop in the Soho neighborhood of NYC. Rihanna sure does know how to keep it cool this summer. Recreate her look by wearing: Forever 21's Oxidized Tribal Print Romper, $19.80, Rumor's Miami Straw Fedora in Sand, $22, Juicy Couture's The Beau "Live for Sugar" Sunglasses, $98, and Mandee's Chain Trim Thong Sandal, $28. Pair with a black bag and bangle bracelets to complete the look.

2. Out on the town shopping

 On her blog, Kim Kardashian boasts about how much she loves the summer trends, Aztec print and maxi dresses! Kim wore this stunning, figure-skimming Mara Hoffman maxi dress while shopping in L.A. The actual dress that Kim K. is wearing is $240, a dress a soon-to-be college student like me could not afford. I searched this internet for a long time trying to find an Aztec print maxi dress that had a similar pattern and I found this Blue Aztec Print Maxi Dress from Wallis, $78. Although it doesn't have the exact colors, it still has bright colors mixed with geometric shapes as Mara Hoffman has in her dress. Like Kim, pair this with a pair of classic aviators (Small Aviator Sunglasses - Top Shop, $25), gladiator sandals (Braided Gladiator Sandals - Forever 21, $17.80), and a cross body bag (Hamilton Leather Cross Body Bag - Michael Kors, $155) 

3. To the club or to a party

 Here's Miss Kim Kardashian (or should I say soon to be Mrs. Kim Humphries?) again in a Mara Hoffman dress. This time Kim wore Mara Hoffman's Twist One Shoulder Dress - $372 to the Wet Republic Hawaiian Tropic party. For the party Kim opted for a shorter, edgier dress together with a nude clutch and Charlottle Olympia Espadrille bright red platform pumps. Recreating this look was harder than I thought it would be. I just could not find a similar dress so I found two dresses: the Akira Black Label One Strap Tribal Print Dress - $48 and Blue-Orange Aztec Mesh Cold Shoulder Mini Dress from dhstyles.com - $33.99. The Akira dress features a similar one shoulder strap and the dhstyles.com dress has the same triangular pattern as the Mara Hoffman original. I chose Qupid Mineral-01 Orange Crinkle Patent Women Plaform Pump - $26 to match the bright oranges in the dresses. If you aren't comfortable with wearing the bright orange, go for a nude or beige color heel. To conclude the outfit carry a River Island Cream Snake Skin Clutch Bag - $17.

Here's how I'm wearing Aztec print this summer.

While in NYC shopping with my graduation money I wore the Zipper Front Knit Poncho from Forever 21 - $19.80. I loved the zipper accent on the front and the unique, ethnic pattern. I don't have anything else like it in my wardrobe! With this shirt I wore a pair of black shorts and a light pink bag from H&M. I'm definitely planning on buying more Aztec print clothing for my wardrobe this summer!

What are your thoughts on the Aztec print trend?

Are you loving it just as much as I am? Let me know and comment below.