Showing posts with label Summer Fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Summer Fashion. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Fashion Summer Shorts

What would you choose to wear in this summer. Do you want to attract more admirable looks from others? Do you want to be the shining star besides your boyfriend? You may want to know the answer. Today I'd like to recommend a fashion clothing and help you analyse women's fashion habit. Hope you can get some from the following information. Hope you can enjoy your fashion dream with us.

Most women are much more cautious and choosy about their wears. They are less compromising and careless while dressing up for a party as compared to men. Women always desire to look outstanding and gorgeous in all social gatherings and at other events. This women summer clothing answers and fulfills all their requirements. Summer fashion shorts are an amazing product especially manufactured for those possessive ladies who do not like to compromise with their looks. 
Design of these trouser shorts is very unique. It stands apart with its awesome features from other products. Summer fashion shorts are very comfortable to wear. They are relaxing and soothing to the skin. The fabric used in this women summer clothing is of superior quality. Sweating is very common in summers; these trouser shorts have the ability to soak the sweat easily providing a comfortable and relaxing feeling to the skin. This product is a multipurpose wear which can be used at almost all types of occasions. 
It can be a suitable wear for indoor as well as outdoor purposes. It is absolutely fine to wear these shorts on a casual party or during a night out with friends. Your boyfriend is bound to get amazed after seeing you in these beautiful shorts. They completely enhance your beauty and give your personality a funky and cool look. 
This women summer clothing is a very durable product and does not shrink even after several wash. The durability remains unquestionable due to high quality material. These trouser shorts may be worn on daily basis. It is very easy to match up all type of t shirts and shirts with these summer fashion shorts. They do not require any specific top with these shorts. The buttons placed in these shorts are very trendy and makes the dress very stylish. These beautiful trouser shorts can be used as a perfect gift for the near and dear ones. 

Are you clear about what I said? Of course! So are you desire to buy such a fashion summer shorts? So don't hesitate any more, take actions right now. I think you won't regret making the choice. At last I want to say maybe it is important that you have known much about the summer fashion trend. I hope you can learn something from my article and enjoy your fashion dream.

Friday, July 15, 2011

Bohemian Style

In the summer, casually open a magazine, or open a website, you will find that there is a word which is always so conspicuous, even a lot of pure white dress have relation of it, the word is called a Bohemian. Bohemian actually come from where and will eventually become what, we all don't know, also we need not care about it. It is absolute that it does not origin from the eastern European town, Bohemian style is much wider than there, it has surpassed the age, gender and even national.

When referring to the Bohemian, the full skirt can be the first impression, but there is no limit for its material, it can be pure cotton, linen, real silk, the design can be hollowed out, all kinds of flowers, full of the hanging tassel, it can be no rules of design, also can use all kinds of style materials to be combined together. But no matter how it is, it must be complicated and show one’s individuality.

In spring and summer of 2011, it is full of charm, mysterious wild and sexy, if you want to try Bohemian, you must start from the long skirt.

If you want to define the Bohemian color, I will tell you that there is no certain color, any color can do, a dark grey, dark blue, black, red, orange, rosy, and rose grey which is popular in the internet belongs to this style, many colors and illusion can have a good effect in the contrastcolors, which looks like the oil painting of the middle ages, or like a pattern of marble, just like the Bohemian individual character full of freedom.

In spring and summer of 2011, there are all sorts of color to choose, after we use geometric figure mosaics color, the contrastcolor will be more outstanding. Bright white, linen color, white, color of skin, ocean blue, light pink can well match pink orange, ocean blue green, it will have a strong presentation with the simple outline.

Of course the most important thing of Bohemian is not these surface characteristics, but those bring people a visual impact and a mysterious feeling. So whether the folds of lace, loose coat exposing shoulder, large star printing or leather with graffiti tassel, the irregular bead string adornment, wave loose hair, it is a pursuit of the free individual character. The emergence of the Bohemian let the white-collars find their new directions, so Bohemian is an attitude rather than a kind of style.

Just as walking around the world, Bohemian combine various ethnic elements, no rules will appear, let the people wear their own Bohemian style.

More info from wholesale-dress

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Printing and Contrastcolor

In the 2011 summer T stage which is full of printing flowers and contrastcolor. If you are still wearing the simple and same color clothes. That is out of fashion. It is not easy to let printing flower match the contrastcolor. Actually you should pay much attention.

Today, I find some fashionable girls who can play perfectly with the printing and contrastcolor.Let her explain the popular dress skills for you in this summer!
The bright pink dress is a flowery printing chiffon design, the gallus shows charming shoulder line, and is sexy. The delicate lotus shape can show the sweet atmosphere, match the blue envelope bag, this is a clever contrastcolor, it matches perfectly.
This is a white chiffon dress, the elegant design can show kind of pure and fresh temperament. The bright red heart-shaped hand bag show nifty feelings. Plus the woven straw hat and sandals, create a sweet holiday fashion clothing.
This is shining yellow vest skirt, and the simplicity of the design more day elegant feeling, it is very fashionable to be with simple black handbag, leopard shoes and a wide brim cap.
The vintage style will not fade in 2011 summer, the bop dot shirt accompanied by bright blue chiffon dress, and with a pair of ankle boots, create a modern vintage style girl.
The short design of the bright red sun-top can show one’s sexy temptation, accompanied with blue long white dress, which absolutely attract people’s second glance. It is very charming.
The light pink and blue blouse with the printing summer dress, it is elegant, plus the delicate yellow small handbag, which play perfectly with the printing and contrastcolor.
Wearing cool and sexy printing small vest, the lotus shape build sweet atmosphere, match the cream-colored lace dress, it is gently beautiful and moving.
This is a small fashionable and lightsome black printing vest, match the black flower lace dress, plus a pair of black ankle boots and a small black hat, which can perfectly show the fashionable atmosphere!

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Vests Match in 8 Ways

Step into July, the temperature is soaring, how to make dress stylish and cool which have become our primary problem. Today I want to bring a single product - Tank vest to withstand the heat of summer and hot weather! It is varied with designs and styles, and it is also the favorite in people’s mind. How to wear the most fashionable clothing? Let us find the answers together.
Black and white can also be very different! Light and fluffy skirts which are made of feathers can bring the summer feeling and will not appear too heavy but very elegant. White vest with neat black letters, this combination is definitely stylish.
Basic vest and basic a style dress create a simple and beautiful style, which can “kill” a person by her appearance. Brown and purple are all warm colors, combined with a sense of harmony color, reveal Mediterranean style. Gold bags and shoes can be well-matched.
Simple vest can have a wonderful garden style under the well-matched fashion clothing. Pure light color pleated skirt and semi-natural woven packet can create a fresh feeling. The matched effect of same color belt and flat shoes should not be ignored.
Big collar vest can make your face looks smaller, while revealing fascinating collarbone and shoulder line. Short tutu skirt can elongate legs, pink color have an effect of minus age, the suitable light sexy is most attractive.
Fashionable hippie tassels vest, with classic cartoon design make the summer dress more nifty and lively. The same color boots, and belts increase the beauty and wild temperament, so the hair is the most important, which can make a more pure hippie style.
Gothic women do not fall behind in the summer, gorgeous will bring the cool feeling into the high-temperature days. Black Perspective vest + black belt and ankle boots, they will be attractive due to the different materials. Black and white tie-dyed skirt can break the sense of dull color.
Beautiful ladies’ favorite is printing flower and has been popular for a long time. The lace perspective vest is unparalleled, which can match the printing large skirt is very feminine. The same style of small jewelry can make the whole fashion clothing fantastic.
Who said that the same color clothing is not graduated, if fashion clothing has detailed design, so we do not need so many colors. Wearing the flash and tassels jacket with a pair of crystal sandals and the same shiny necklace, you will absolutely get 100% rate of the second glance.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Fashionable Show In the Colorful Summer

In the colorful summer, give yourself a wonderful holiday, go to the most wanted place, and see the sea, sun, beach, and sand.

Breeze closely contacts the calm sea, this feeling that a lot of girls hide in the heart. In July, it is summer, go to the beach to have your vacation, listen to the sounds of the sea waves, where you can show yourself completely. You can enjoy your hot fashion stage.
Warm and sexy
On the sand beach, the most attractive dress is bikini. This is a hot field that women can have a body contest with each other, beautiful bikini is more shiny than the colorful shells. Go to the beach in the summer, you should not only wear a hot bikini, you may also need a see-through jacket. It will make people fall into reverie.
Fresh and bright style
If you just intend to enjoy the shade on the beach, you can choose the fresh and bright style. Fruit color is the popular color in this year.

High saturation of color allows you to be outstanding in numerous people on the beach. Bright yellow, elegant blue, warm red, can show your fresh and bright side.
Romantic and charming

In the evening, stroll on the beach, there are water-play, sunset reflection, sea breeze, you can wear a soft floral dress, which will make you look elegant just like the goddess.

Friday, July 8, 2011

How to Choose Your Pants

Today, we mainly want to talk about how to choose your own pants. Pants as the single clothing in our wardrobe is the most common clothing but many people are likely to neglect it. When to choose pants you need to consider the material as well as the outline shape.


Here are two kinds of pants which can show your legs more slender.
Bag-type pants are the pants that the upper part is relatively loose, and the legs part is tight. The pants its legs part is loose which is also called bell-bottoms, and it is completely opposite to the bag-type pants. The upper part is tight and the legs part is loose. These two kinds of pants are completely different when they are worn on. Wide leg pants can tightly wrap the hip and give the legs free space. On the other hand the bag-type pants will give the thighs more flexible space, but when go down to the legs part it will be tighten. Both the outlines of the two kinds of pants can bring people the dynamic visual effect. It is known as "flow" in the plastic art.  

Three standards of selecting a pair of pants
From the waist to the feet, the lower body shape is very complex, but the outline shape of the pants is very simple. The outline shape of the pants depends on several factors, such as the width of the pants, the waist location and length of the pants.
     
First, notice the form of pants. There are several types.
1. Leggings. These pants completely reveal the outline of the legs. It is the best pants that can show sexy type. These pants require the beautiful legs so that they look nice.

2. Straight jeans. As its name straight jeans’ outline is intact vertical from the waist line to the legs. It can make people look neat. It is the pants that can make legs look slender even without revealing the legs.

3. Wide-leg pants. Wide-leg pants can make the legs look longer. And the legs part is wide which can make your hip look thin.

4. Narrow-leg pants. These pants also can make legs look longer. The loose hip part is very delicate which makes it difficult to be guessed the size of buttocks. It can make the hip look round and make people look slim as well.

Second, notice the waist location
Waist position determines the length of the legs. Although your upper body is longer than the lower body, if you wear a pair of high waist pants, which will make it difficult to guess your legs’ length. What’s more, it will highlight the S-shaped curve of the waist with the higher waist line. Then people will focus on your waist line. This kind of high-waist pants will make your legs appear longer and thinner than the real ones.

Third, the length of the pants can influence the one’s appearance, the width of the pants can shape one’s character.


People wear long pants which will make them look elegant and calm, but if they wear the short pants which will make them look young and sexy.


The width of the pants impacts the outline of your lower body. The general shape of the pants is divided into tight pants and loose pants. Tight pants make people look sexy, and loose pants make people look relaxed and light. You need to consider how to wear pants to match the clothes. It is better to wear opposite style, which will make you became more fashionable. Wide pants suit tight T-shirt, and tight-leg pants suit a large coat, that will be more interesting.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

How to Choose a Dress

Dress has gradually become a necessity in modern women’s wardrobe. If you wear a suitable, fashionable, and charming dress to take part in the dinner party or other important social occasions, I think you will be the focus and bring the "butterfly" effect. So how to choose a perfect dress that is suitable for yourself?

First, know well about the skin-color, body size and other characteristics of yourself. Details are as follows.


Skin and dress:
White skin - Choose pink color dresses, but to avoid the red or black velvet dresses, because the color is too dark, will give people a sense of disharmony.


Dark and Healthy skin - Choose light-colored dress to match the healthy appearance and set off the dark skin-color. Should avoid pink dresses, otherwise they will be overshadowed by dark skin-color.
Yellow skin – Yellow-color skin makes people look unhealthy. So why not choose the middle color, or the current popular nude color dress. Unless you have a good face shape, or you should avoid too complicated dress.


Body size and dress:
Petite and dainty girls can choose middle and high waist, voile dress or the dress with velvet design on the waist. You’d better avoid the too fluffy dress. And the rotator cuff design should also be as simple as possible. The upper body can have more changes, the waist line can be recommended to have a V-waist design in order to make the body look slender.

Tall people are natural clothes racks, they can try any style of dress, especially the fishtail hem dress can better show the posture. If the leg shape is good, it is recommended to choose a short and simple dress which can highlight the figure advantage.


Plump people can choose straight line tailored dress which looks slimmer. Lace flowers should be a thin flat lace, mustn’t choose a high collar style. The waist shouldn’t be too complicated.


Finally, you should pay attention to the followings
1. Lace is not suitable for the thin girls.
2. The beautiful elements can cause strong visual impact which can immediately attract people’s attention.
3. People whose necks are thin should wear stand-up collar dress which can emphasize the neck line.
4. People whose necks are thickset can try dress has no collar.



Wish all the fashionable people in city can find the most beautiful dress which is suited for them, as they can be the brightest star in the PARTY!

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Sundress Weather

The solstice has come and gone, so it's officially summertime in the city. With weather a hair cooler than the oppressive Nashville heat I'm used to, New York is hovering around 80 degrees: perfect sundress weather. Warm enough to bare your shoulders, but cool enough to enjoy being outdoors, this temperature is ideal for colorful frocks. I'm on an even tighter budget than normal, so these dresses are all under $150.


1.) Lucca Couture Studded Sundress (Urban Outfitters $79)
2.) Rumi Dress (J.Crew $118)
3.) Jersey Knot Dress (Old Navy $25)
4.) Pleats and Panels Shift (Anthropologie $98)
5.) T-Bags Ruffle Dress (Bluefly $117)
6.) Quechua Dress (Anthropologie $90)

Friday, July 1, 2011

Hot Pants-Beauties’ First Choice

What is the most beautiful scenery in the summer street?


That many slim beauties dressed in hot pants is the most fascinating scenery! Fashionable and sexy girls will choose the hot pants as their favorites in the hot summer day. No matter in terms of the world-class brand of fashion clothing, or the fashion clothing in the street, we all can feel the tremendous heat from the hot pants. The convenient and sexy shorts are more open than skirts. But they are more secure and considerate, so you can enjoy showing the charming slender legs without worries. What the hot pants convey is the youthful dynamic and vibrant fashion expression. If girls wear shorts she can show the young shining skin, which makes her look more charming and sexy.


Hot pants can best perform the young girls’ free expectation and healthy lovely taste. Many girls like to choose denim hot pants in hot summers. The hot pants with holes and other design style can make you look wilder. In addition to the denims hot pants, we also have other more materials and patterns to select.


Hot pants make girls look young, vibrant, sexy, and fashionable. You can also show your beautiful legs and unique personality with your own choice of the hot pants. Next I will show you some fashion clothing to match the hot pants. Beautiful girls can refer to it.


1. Short strapless T-shirt with white hot pant, this fashion clothing is sexy and fashionable. The unique belt and necklace are the indispensable accessories.
2. The worn denim hot pant with a checkered sun-top, this is a sexy choice.
3. The worn denim hot pant with a simple T-shirt, this is a casual but sexy way.
4. The worn denim hot pant with a short and loose T-shirts, it is called personal fashion.
5. Hot pant + T-shirt + vest, this fashion clothing has a cool sense of fashion.
6. Green shirt with a white hot pant. It is an elegant way to show your sexy and slim figure.


If the girls don’t have the beautiful legs, they may choose to dress up the summer dresses. If you have a pair of beautiful legs, you can choose a few more hot pants which can show out your little passion of the hot summer. Girls must be careful to choose your fashion clothing especially in the hot summer. And this summer belongs to the beauties.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Review: Caylpso St. Barth for Target

Yesterday I took a much-needed study break to check out Target's latest designer collaboration with Calypso St. Barth. I was pleasantly surprised-- the quality of this line seemed better than other recent Target/designer collaborations (cough go-international dress re-release), but I couldn't bring myself to purchase anything and ultimately walked away empty-handed.

I liked the styles of several dresses, but unfortunately the color palate of this line just wasn't flattering on my fair skin tone. Also, while I will admit that the quality of these pieces is decent (the dresses have linings, and there are intricate details and embroidery on most blouses and swimsuits), the price-point is a bit high. If I'm going to spend $40 on a dress from Target, I have to love it, and nothing in the limited selection of pieces from this clothing line at my local store fit that criteria.
 

The jewelry and home lines on the other hand, are different stories entirely. I loved the designs for home. The sea glass-inspired tumblers, metallic votive holders and ceramic elephant teapots were all gorgeous, but I  wouldn't have a place to put them, so I had to pass. I hope I don't kick myself later!

My choice to leave behind the jewelry designs is a similar story. I thought the gypsy-inspired bangles were fun and the playful mix of leather and metallics was endearing, but in the end, nothing sealed the deal. There's a chance I'll go back for one of these wrap bracelets.  They caught my attention and $20 seems like a decent price.

Overall, I thought the collection had some real potential, but nothing worked for me. Readers--have you seen the line? What do you think?

Friday, September 24, 2010

Wake Forest Alum Starts Preppy Clothing Line: Southern fROCK

Fashionistas dissatisfied with your current wardrobes, look no further than Southern fROCK for this season’s most-stylish tailgating attire. Drawing inspiration from the laid-back lifestyle of the coastal Carolinas, Southern fROCK’s spring/summer 2010 collection is filled with light-weight fabrics, flattering silhouettes and perfect pieces to transition from a casual lunch date to a night on the town.

The preppy clothing company, best known for vibrant sundresses and chic skirts, was founded by Wake alumna, Amelia Rogers, and her close friend Emily Newman in the fall of 2009. Just three years after starting her career as a kindergarten teacher in Charlotte, NC, Rogers made an impromptu life-changing decision when she spontaneously moved to Charleston, with Newman, a childhood friend and fashion design major who had recently graduated from Meredith College.The pair spent a few months hammering out the details of starting a clothing company, and Southern fROCK was born.

Unfortunately, the company decided to forgo designing a fall/winter women’s wear collection this year. Instead, Southern fROCK is choosing to focus on preparing for the Atlanta Apparel Trade Market in October, giving the company an opportunity to be showcased to wholesale buyers alongside popular clothing lines including Vineyard Vines. Additionally, this fall, Rogers and Newman are expanding the company to include a menswear line. “The Tobacco Road” is a collection of men’s clothing inspired by local sports and North Carolina history, scheduled to debut in November.

The company’s original marketing platform was based entirely around digital sales and trunk shows, but boutiques in North Carolina and Georgia recently started carrying the line. Click here for store locations. Wake Students, contact senior Rebecca Hinson (hinsre7@wfu.edu) if you'd like to schedule a trunk show for your sorority, group of friends or other organization.


Later this semester, Southern fROCK will be one of the featured brands in  Panhel’s Breast Cancer Fashion Show slated to take place on campus Nov. 1. The line will be modeled in the show alongside other preppy industry staples like Lilly Pulitzer and Southern Proper. I'll post more details about the show when they become available.

For more information about Southern fROCK (or a little online retail therapy), check out the company’s new website: www.southernfrock.com.

Readers, what are your favorite new clothing companies?

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Say Goodbye to Summer :(

I thought I'd give you one last look at white dresses before Labor Day banishes them to the back of your closets. Readers, do you adhere to the "No white after Labor Day" rule?
1.) Alice + Olivia ($277.20)
2.) Nightcap Clothing ($264)
3.) Milly ($176)
(Photo credit: Shopbop)

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Summer Sale Roundup


Sorry for the lack of posts lately--This past weekend I went to visit my boyfriend in Baltimore, and I didn't have a chance to update! I'm short on time today, but I thought I'd throw up a few sale links from around the web. Happy shopping!

Today only, Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic are all 30% off online with free shipping on orders over $100. Just enter the promo code SAVE30 at checkout. This is a great sale to stock up on basics I definitely recommend checking it out. Top picks for this sale: Gap City Flats (reviewed here), Gap Favorite Tee, Old Navy Drape-Front Vest, Old Navy Embroidered Scarf, and Banana Republic Wool Charcoal Pencil Skirt.

Rue La La, one of my favorite members-only websites, is offering a special promotion from now until August 8. For those of you unfamiliar with the site, Rue La La is a virtual sample sale offering limited quantities of designer products at a hefty discount for brief periods of time. If you aren't currently a member, click here to join and you'll instantly have a $10 credit on your account. (In the interest of full disclosure, when new members make their first purchase, I will receive a $10 credit)

J. Crew is offering 30% off all final sale both online and in stores. Enter the promo code EXTRA30 at checkout. Orders over $150 will also receive free shipping. Top picks for this sale: Cottage Skirt, Erica Dress, and Flat Flower Headband.

Nordstrom's Annual Anniversary Sale has been going on for over a week now, but it still has a great selection of products. From winter boots to jeans and cocktail dresses, hundreds of designer items are on sale. I hate to mention unmentionables, but this sale is a great time to stock up on Hanky Pankys. They rarely ever go on sale, so it's worth it to buy in bulk.

I recently ordered a pair of silver Jack Rogers sandals from Shoes.com and used the promo code: SHOEDEAL to get 20% off. I'm also considering ordering these Michael Kors heels. Readers- what do you think?

What's the best sale you've spotted this summer?

 (Image Credit: Natalie Dee)

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Just Tryin' to Keep Cool


With thermometers inching dangerously close to 100 degrees on a regular basis, I'm doing all I can to keep from melting. Even if you're suffering from heat stroke, these snow ball necklaces will give you the appearance of looking cool. These colored Swarovski crystals perched atop metallic cones are the product of Mignon Faget, a jewelry designer inspired by all things New Orleans. The pendants are available in sterling silver and 14K gold and cost $68 and $490 respectively.

If snow cones aren't your thing, the brand has a large selection of jewelry benefiting the gulf coast clean up effort. Check it out here.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Twilight-Inspired Scarves



The Twilight series is my guilty pleasure. For a while I tried to deny it, but I can no longer hide my allegiance to Team Edward. Sure, the films are cheesy and the books are less than Pulitzer Prize worthy, but I have to give the wardrobe stylist some credit. I absolute love this look of Alice's from New Moon. Eclipse doesn't premiere for another week, so I've been getting my Twilight fix scouring the web for an Alice-inspired scarf. Check out my picks below:


1. Madewell ($38)
2. Hermes ($375)
3. Vintage Vera Neumann ($12)
4. Anthropologie ($28)
5. Otrera ($195)

Readers--Are you all excited about Eclipse? Do you consider yourself Team Edward or Team Jacob?  

(Alice Image Credit: Fan Pop)

Monday, June 21, 2010

Foot-ball Fashion

With the exception of that obnoxious horn noise and one horrible call during the US vs. Slovenia game, I have been loving every minute of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Combine my new-found love of soccer with a longstanding obsession with flip flops, and you come up with Havaianas' line of World Cup-inspired sandals. Show your team loyalty between your toes with these limited edition styles--but shop quickly, the nationally-themed shoes are only available through July 11, and many teams are already sold out. If your size isn't available on the Havaianas website, try Saks, or Barneys. A bit pricey for flip flops, these Havaianas cost $24 a pair, but rest assured, they're simultaniously super comfortable and durable enough to last multiple seasons.  Hopefully my size will come back in-stock!

(Photo Credit: Jaunted)

PS Happy Late Father's Day Dad!!!

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Summer Trends on Her Campus

In addition to my blog posts here on Style of a 20 Something, I regularly contribute to HerCampus, an online magazine for college students. This week, my article focuses on this summer's hottest trends. I'll give y'all a teaser, but click here for the full post!


In the eternal words of Alice Cooper, “School’s out for summer.” Unfortunately, the rock god never offered much in the way of fashion advice. That’s where I come in. Consider me your guide to this summer’s hottest trends. So toss aside Wake’s unofficial uniform—come on, we all know there is one—and get ready to turn up the heat on your wardrobe.

This summer, designers are going native. No, Marc Jacobs isn’t roaming the streets of New York in a loin cloth; instead, summer collections illustrate the influence of African culture and art on modern fashion. From tribal-print fabrics to exotic statement necklaces, this trend infiltrates all categories of clothing from casual loungewear to cocktail attire and accessories. If you’re hesitant about styling this look, start small. Carry an ikat clutch with jeans and a tee or throw a brightly-colored stone necklace over a little black dress. For the more adventurous among you, a bold printed blouse looks great in contrast to a sleek pencil skirt and minimal jewelry.

If you haven’t been outside recently, it’s hot. So hot, in fact, that underwear is now appropriate for outerwear. Tap shorts, corsets, and yards of lace could be found on the runways of heavy hitters Christian Dior and Dolce and Gabbana, but ladies, please keep your outfits PG. Pair lingerie-inspired tops with wide-leg trousers to reduce the hooch factor, and make sure tap shorts are long enough to cover your rear...

For the rest of my article and more styles for summer, head over to HerCampus Wake Forest!

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Girls in White Dresses...

My cousin's graduation this past weekend got me thinking about my own graduation ceremony. I went to a small all-girls prep school where tradition reigned supreme--No caps and gowns, my classmates and I all wore long white dresses. While I missed out on moving my tassel and tossing my cap, at least my outfit was stylish! Right behind flip flops, sunglasses, and SPF 15, the perfect little white dress is high on my list of summer fashion essentials. I picked some of my favorite LWDs from around the web:

Urban Outfitters BDG Knit Tank Swing Dress ($32): Casual, simple and effortlessly chic, this Urban Outfitters swing dress would be perfect to throw on for a trip to the pool or walking around campus--And at only 32 dollars, the price is right!

Banana Republic Deep Vee Back-Zip Dress ($150): The touch of black makes this cocktail dress oh so classy--and I love Banana Republic's styling in this photo.


Gap Convertible Maxi Dress ($98): This easy-breezy maxi dress is right on-trend for this season, but make sure you style it more beachy and less bride. Pair it with simple leather sandals, a chunky necklace and a wavy hairstyle for a flawless boho-chic look.


Anthropologie's In A Twinkling Dress ($138): The blog world has been giving this dress mixed reviews. It's cute and flattering, but word on the street is that those gorgeous metallic dots are itchy to the point of skin irritation. I haven't tried it on myself, but it's high on my wish-list despite the bad press. I'll have to trek over to my local Anthro and give it a try.

Shoshanna Bustier Eyelet Sundress ($330): 330 dollars is a bit more than I can afford to spend on a sundress these days, but this Shoshanna number is gorgeous if you have the cash!

Flea Market Dress from Spool 72 ($64): I stumbled upon Spool 72 when it showed up as an ad on Facebook. I clicked the link on a whim, and I'm so glad I did. This vintage-inspired shop has great on-trend pieces at affordable prices like this off the shoulder piece. I love the sash and scalloped hem.