Dress Up Your Summer!

the heat is on-- at least here in socal. so instead of complaining (well, ok...i admit, i do complain a bit-- it's hot!), i take it as an opportunity to seek out items that will keep me looking great and feeling cool all season. my best bet is always a dress-- these are some of my picks...



this bright Forever 21 Ruffle Floral Chiffon Dress is flirty and fun, and would be great to wear to the park or grocery shopping (wearing something cheerful like this makes it a little bit more enjoyable).




this Plaid Party Dress would be so fun to wear to summer barbeques!



this dress has little details that make it more sophisticated-- and perfect for a casual night out.



if i had any weddings to attend this summer, this Suzi Chin Maggy dress would be great, but since i'm not, it would still be great to wear for another occasion!

here are some other dress picks i think would be great for summer:




xo

i want this: Adrianna Papell Ruffle Front Shirtdress

yesterday i started my hunt for some new dresses online. i'm not necessarily going to purchase online (unless the site has a great return policy), but i found one on nordstrom.com that i think is fabulous! as you can see, it's classic black and white, and looks very airy and feminine. when the weather cools off, i could easily layer over it with a cardigan or light coat, and wear it with either tights and heels, or knee-high boots.

the best part about buying from nordie's is that if i do buy this online and it doesn't work out for me, i can return it in store-- love that!

what sites do you shop on when looking for seasonal pieces?

xo

dress up your day dress

sometimes certain occasions call for getting a little more dressed up than you are used to. so what do you do if you don't have anything super-dressy?

dress up your day clothes, of course!

now days, more casual clothes are acceptable to wear for more dressy evening events if you are able to dress them up with the right accessories. a great bag and shoes, not to mention the right hair and makeup can take a dress from day casual to evening fab in minutes.

dress your face up by giving yourself a simple defined or smokey eye with a fabulous palette like Dior Detective Chic Eye Palette.

an eyeliner like Too Faced Lava Matte Eye Liner gives definition, and could even act like a dark eyeshadow. and remember that no eye is complete without mascara! try Diorshow Black Out Mascara.

give yourself a rosy glow with Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in Soft Plum, and finish your face with a fabulous lip color or gloss. something like Smashbox Lip Brilliance lip palette has the coverage of a lipstick, but the smooth feel of a gloss.

experiment with your clothes, try things on together and see what you can come up with!


xo

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