At the age of 25 I can look back now at Independence Days past and smile fondly at the bright red, white and blue shirts that my parents dressed me in as a child and then laugh even harder at dozens of graphic tees I saw every 4th of July at my summer jobs at such places at the ice cream shop, Six Flags, and the hardware store.
Friends, a word of advice, unless you are going on a family outting where you are taking lots of pictures, you are under the age of 8 or over the age of 59, …read more

By now, the weather has either just about killed you because the temperatures haven’t fallen below 90 degrees in two months our you’re wishing for the temperature to rise above 70 degrees so you can wear those summer clothes that we keep talking about.
If you’re in the first group, I feel your pain. While my thermometer currently reads 102, I am sitting at computer wishing for a frozen margarita and a pool to magically appear. I’m doing this while wearing the #1 summer essential for those of you that endure the summer heat from May to September, a sleeveless top.
At …read more

Dresses. I can’t get enough of them. They’re like cardigans. If I had enough time and money I would have one in every color and every style. Some people get so bent out of shape because they aren’t pants, but some days..I just don’t feel like putting one leg in and another leg in. Just throwing something over my head is much easier. Easy is the name the game with this Nicole Miller Teal lurex silk chiffon ‘Sumana’ dress as well.
The dress is a dark teal with gold, purple and pink detailing around the bust. The deep v and knot …read more

Who says the summer is all about showing off what your mama gave you? I’m a firm believer in covering up a little bit and mixing and matching styles. One day I’ll wear a cami and capris and the next I’ll wear a cardigan and pants. This also goes for skirts. Of course I have short mini skirts for the summer, but I also have long flowy summer skirts!
You can always wear a cute tube top or tank top with the skirt! a bright and airy tank would go perfect with this Lauren by Ralph Lauren Aureole Full Skirt from …read more

Tank tops are fabulous. For the weekends you can pair them with shorts, capris or jeans and go.  At the office you can throw a cute little cardigan over them and accessorize away! You can pick up tank tops from anywhere from Forever 21 to Target. However, the tank top is just like any luxury item, invest in the luxurious.
Invest in somewthing like this Dolce & Gabanna Charmeuse Racerback Tank from Eluxury.com. The top is a chic light blue color. It has a light fluid fit with an A-line shape. It’s also 100% silk. Oh how much fun! Aren’t most of your tanks …read more

I am always looking for tops. Take me in any store, whether it be a Goodwill, Nordstrom or even that tiny boutique in that trendy part of town that I avoid because traffic is bad…I will find a t-shirt or shirt that I must have. That shirt today is this Marc by Marc Jacob Pink Palette Paisley Silk-Cotton Keyhole Top from Bluefly.com
The top is super casual with the ribbed material has a little sateen beading along the top and the keyhole. The flutter sleeves are perfect for the warm summer months. The colors include a lavender, pink, and grey. It …read more

There comes a time in the warmer months when I just throw up my arms, shrug my shoulders and say to myself, “I give up.” There are only so many ways I can wear these denim shorts, denim capris and denim skirts that are in closet. That’s when I go to the store (or online) and look for something original to go with that plain t-shirt that I just love to death.
That’s also when I find the plaid shorts. Plaid shorts like these Alice & Olivia Chocolate Plaid Wool Cuffed  Shorts. I’d rock these with a plain black shirt, a …read more

Just like the stock market, investing in luxurious  gold  clothing to bolster the quality and sustainability of your Spring wardrobe may be a good option. 
The Spring season is quickly coming upon us, you may be stocking up on bold colors, hobo bags, and even some animal print.  But, if you would rather spice up your wardrobe with some classic and timeless luxury, try some of these gold pieces. 
 
See by Chloé High Waisted Shorts 
On trend with a high waist and even kind of bubbly with the super big legs, these gold toned shorts also have tailored pleats.  The rise is  about …read more

To heck with it, I don’t want to write about fall fashion today.  It’s over 90 degrees and it seems silly to discuss wool flannel jackets
How about a pair of sweet, summery sandals from Giuseppe Zanotti, perfect for enjoying the weather and sitting on a patio drinking something icy…

Isn’t that more fun than winter fashion right now?

Piperlime is holding their massive summer sale right now!  Which means that you can get cute summery sandals like the “Tiki” by Matisse:

For $55 instead of $75