Top 5 Bright Florals: Spring Into Action
To quote the indelible Miranda Priestley of The Devil Wears Prada, “Florals? For spring? Ground-breaking.” Well, actually, yes! Sure, we all know botanical prints make a major annual appearance as the...
View ArticleSundresses and Swimsuits: Miami Heat
I’m off to Miami next week with the boy to decompress after Fashion Week chaos and spend some quality time with him in the Florida sun! But first, I need to spend some quality time shopping. As much of...
View ArticleTop 5 Beach Cover Ups: Beach Goddess to Beach Bum
I am not the go in the water type. I can’t stand the shock of cold water, and ocean water makes me feel sticky and icky. I prefer to sit on the sidelines with a cocktail and magazine in hand, which is...
View ArticleBalmain Bathing Suit: Not Just for the Sun and Sand
I was in Miami for a week and noticed it’s socially acceptable to wear bathing suits daily everywhere. Yes, even the grocery store. Swimwear isn’t really my thing unless poolside or on a sandy beach...
View ArticleTop 5 Crocheted Concoctions: I’m Hooked
Derived from the French word meaning, “hook,” the process of hooking strands of fabric into an ornate design dates back centuries. People were all about crochet in the Edwardian era, and racier styles...
View ArticleTop Fortunate Finds: It’s Your Lucky Day
In honor of Friday the 13th – or in spite of, rather – I think we should invite some items into our wardrobe that are believed to ward off evil. From fiery red to Irish green to symbols off of horses,...
View ArticleTop 5 Lolita Looks: Retro Revival
Dolores Haze might have just been 12-years-old, but the reluctant “nymphet” has proven herself to be a style icon for decades. And while the topic of this lust story may be uncomfortable at best,...
View ArticleTop 5 Tie-Dyed Additions: Tie Me Up, Dye Me Down
There are some crafty activities from summer camp that never seem to vanish from our lives entirely, even if our days of bunk beds and color wars have long passed. Sure, I’ll always reserve a little...
View ArticleTop 5 Athletic-Chic Pieces: Jump On It
There’s nothing better than feeling energetic and active. Even though you could never tear me away from my structured cocktail dresses and teeter-totter stilettos, I do love myself a good kickboxing...
View ArticleZimmerman’s Sweet Suits: I’m Not That Innocent
Sugar and spice and everything nice! That’s Zimmerman’s take on swimwear. Yet I consider them to be a brand brimming with edge. Their ruffled concoctions of girlish florals and abstract prints are...
View ArticleZimmermann Rebel Floral Multi Swimsuit:
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View ArticleMichael Kors Resort 2013 Collection: She Sells Chic Down by the Seashore
The unstoppable Michael Kors and the season known as Resort go hand-in-hand. If you think about it, whether he’s doing safari-chic or pumped-up minimalist, Kors’ vibe is always a little...
View ArticleTop 5 Surfer-Girl Staples: Beach Break
Are surfer girls not among the coolest kinds of chicks out there? A breezy, no-fuss attitude, naturally sun-highlighted locks, and they can ride a wave with the best of the boys: what’s not to envy?...
View ArticleKiki Soleil: Life’s a Beach
For the beach snob, one-stop shop Kiki Soleil has everything you need for a season of pool parties, cabana-lounging, and surfside vacationing. A wealth of brands, from the unknown to the trusted...
View ArticleMust-Have Spanx: The Miracle Workers
In spite of what many women think, wearing Spanx is nothing to be ashamed of (there are even Spanx for men now). If 100-lb celebs use it for that extra bit of confidence on the red carpet, the rest of...
View ArticleBeach by Jessica Alba- Steal her Summer Style
Jessica Alba sure knows how to beach-chic as she demonstrated last week while on vacation in St. Barts. From her maxi’s to her bikini’s- you can beach-it like Jessica and look cool as a cucumber. From...
View ArticleBest Swimdresses: One-Piece Wonders
Bikini season is upon us! Have you been keeping up with your Tracy Anderson exercises? Don’t worry if you’ve been a little lax – a swimdress is surprisingly just as feminine and even more functional....
View ArticleMichael Kors Collection Cover Up Dress: Glamour Girl
It’s impressive when your cover up is actually sexier than your bikini. Gold tone rings provocatively hold this Michael Kors Collection dress together, but on a beachy vacation, you could even wear it...
View ArticleSummer Suits: Swimwear Fit for a Queen
My least favorite time of year? Swimsuit shopping season. Expectations are high and the use of fabric is low. Don’t feel bullied into a bikini. There’s a surprising number of flattering one-pieces out...
View ArticleBikinis that Look like Lingerie: Snob or Slob?
Katy Perry was the center of attention on her Caribbean vacation, and in that bikini it’s no wonder why. This begs the question – do lingerie-style swimsuits fall into the Snob or Slob category?...
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