I realized that I have never posted about a cowboy hat for summer.  Even though they are at every hat store at the beach and one of the most recognizable styles of hat, I think that it’s actually pretty difficult to pull off the look.  If you work too hard on your outfit it could like a Halloween costume and if you just throw it on you could look like Britney Spears on one of her bad days.
If you are a cowboy hat kind of girl then you probably already know what works for you.  If you do like this …read more

This blue, gold, and white scarf-print top would look great dressed up with a slim skirt or long pants and heels.

Wear it with this graduated chain necklace (very long necklaces are *in* right now).

Get both at Boston Proper.  They ship worldwide, but orders from outside the United States and its territories will have to be made via phone, fax, or mail (see their shipping page for more info).  Visit their women’s clothing and accessories sale pages, too.
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According to experts across the worldwide web, here’s what’s in style for the Spring and Summer season of 2008.

Style Magazine says transparency (“sheer layers and peekaboo insets”), hippie revival (with “a bit of seventies swing”), and abstract florals (“painterly flowers”) are *in* this season.

Examples:  transparency, hippie revival, abstract florals
  

The people at iVillage tell us that colors that pop (“from simple bright pieces to over-the-top neon accessories”), handbags that are big and/or metallic, and gladiator sandals (“bring out your inner Goddess”) are the *in* thing.  In makeup, orange-tinged hues on lips and cheeks are going to be big, we’re told.

Examples:  colors that pop, big handbag, …read more

Ruffles are a hot 2008 trend.  Chic and fashionable, this navy blue women’s top features a double layer of ruffles and a keyhole button front.

Equally appropriate for Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter, this is a great piece to add to your wardrobe.  The ruffles go all the way around the back as well.

It’s on sale right now for more than half off!  In addition, they currently have a deal where if you buy 3 items or more, you get 25% off.  So go shopping.   
Available at the women’s online clothing store, Arden B.  They ship to the United States.  …read more

This JS Collections dress is fantastic.  A lot of clothes tend to follow the same pattern, but this one is different while still being in line with current trends.  I love the sleeves on this, the little bows on the sleeves, and the piping; the black floral print against the white background is really exquisite.

Available at Barrie Pace which ships to the United States.  See their women’s clothing sale section, too.
Photo Courtesy of Barrie Pace

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Kate Moss just launched her Spring/Summer 2008 collection.  You can buy it at TopShop.  Here’s one of her pieces:

This daisy print dress has a romantic, vintage touch with ruffles down the front.  Here’s another view:

You can get this same style in a top, as well.

She has a lot of great pieces, and you can view the entire Kate Moss collection here.  TopShop ships worldwide.  To learn more about their clothes and see them in motion, view one of their many video podcasts.  TopShop also offers special sizes for petite, tall, maternity, and babies.
You can book a Style Advisor (a.k.a. personal shopper) in stores throughout …read more

Easter is coming up fast, and this season’s fashion offers all sorts of fun alternatives for your Easter attire.  Here are 5 fashion tips for a stylish Easter holiday.

1) Bright Colors:  Bright colors are in, especially yellow.  Bright colors against a black background are also very stylish this year.
2) Girly Stuff:  Ruffles, lace, florals — anything feminine or frilly.  Girl it up this Easter with romantic clothing styles.
3) Traditional or Casual, You Choose:  Fashion is much less rigid today, and choices abound.  If you’re not into dresses, wear a pretty floral halter top with slacks, jeans, or capris.
4) Chic Hair Accessories:  Forego …read more

I found a store that sells regular and plus size dresses up to size 20 to the general public for wholesale prices!  It’s called Buy in America.  Here’s a cute and trendy dress from their site:

Not only is it wholesale, it’s also on sale right now for about $30!!  The chiffon wrap is sold separately.  They ship worldwide.  See their women’s clothing clearance page, too.
Photo Courtesy of Buy in America

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Nordstrom has a list on their site of 10 Things To Add A Glamorous Global Twist to Your Look for Spring 2008.  Want to know what’s in style right now?  Let Nordstrom point the way.
1. The Gladiator:  This look features any kind of shoe reminiscent of ancient rome.  Shoes come in all heights, from heels to flat sandals.  It’s all in the straps.  This L.A.M.B. stiletto heel is made of metallic leather.

Explore more of the Gladiator Look. 
2. Primitive Prints: Animal prints, batik, and geo-ethnic designs define this style.  A good example is the pattern on this Diane von Furstenberg dress, made of …read more

The Audrina dress pictured below features draping reminiscent of ancient statues of greek goddesses, a style that’s very *in* right now.  What I especially like about this dress is that it has the fittied piece beneath the draping.

Available in other colors, as well; get it at Lauren Conrad which ships worldwide.
If you liked this post, you might also like my previous post about another dress with a draped effect:  Mini Dress — Pale Blue and Just Right for You.
Photo Courtesy of Lauren Conrad

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