What To Wear For The 4th Of July

Summer's biggest holiday is just nine days away. Can you believe it? Hopefully you have some fun plans on the calendar. Whatever you are doing, it's good to have some festive fashion lined up for each activity.  There's way to do it without looking like a walking flag. Here's inspiration for the 

entire family.

BuDah Girl Bangles

Add a stack of stylish accessories to any outfit for some festive flair!

Budha Girl

Beachside Tide Maxi

From beach to bistro, this maxi takes a minimum of effort. If red isn't your color, this style is also available in 8 other stylish shades. Under $100.

Free People

Luminous Halter Gown

Made from a silk linen organza, this is one lovely look. Best yet, it's on sale. 

4th of July wedding anyone?

Zimmermann

Toes In The Sand

Shoes off and ready for the beach. Add some Boat Shoes, and he's good ship to shore. The Striped Tee is perfect for an all American look. The chambray jacket pulls it all together.

Janie & Jack

Mia Mini Fringe Clutch

Mar Y Sol designs affordable and adorable straw bags. This chic clutch is one of them!

Tuckernuck

Smocked Chambray Dress

Perfect for dressing up or down. In sizes 3 months - 12. Just add a red bow.

Janie and Jack

 Peter Millar Style

Versatile performance styles to navigate the scenes of any summer day. Great casual style for the well dressed guy.

Neiman Marcus

Puff Sleeve Tee & Pom Pom Earrings
A good sleeve is everything this season.  Pair it with denim and a statement earring like these. Find the Tee HERE and the earrings HERE.

Tuckernuck

Butterfly Garden

If you are a house guest or have house guests, wear these PJ'S down to breakfast. Butterfly Garden 🦋 is a new silky print and is available in sizes XS-3X

Natori

Double Flounce Tankini Suit

Boston Proper offers the best swim styles for those of us of a certain age. This suit will look fun and feminine way past the upcoming holiday.

Boston Proper

Nina Embroidered Shirt and Shorts

Zimmermann creates the prettiest fashions. The eyelet fabric is just fabulous! Even if you don't do shorts, the blouse can be paired with so

 many things.

Zimmermann

Nice & Nautical
There's no better place to look for a little red, white, and blue than Nautica. And their 50% off sale is better than fireworks.

Nautica

Rhona Silk Pant & Capri Shirt

No one does navy better than Ralph Lauren. These pieces from Ralph's Collection are the very definition of casual chic. 

Ralph Lauren

Capri Shirt.    Silk Pant

Monroe Open Knit Sweater

What a great look for less than I expected. Here's how to wear sleeves without being too warm.

Bergdorf Goodman

Team USA

This year, Polo Ralph Lauren proudly supports TeamUSA with a collection of casual apparel — defined by a palette of red, white, and blue.

Ralph Lauren

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Destination 4th Of July

Denim For Days and Nights

There is one fashion constant, and that is denim. It is not going anywhere, so it seems. I must admit that I don't wear too much of it, but I do own several pieces. After finding styles for this edit, that's going to change. Please don't think that denim is just for the young. Scroll through the post to find possibilities for all ages, like a great fringed bomber jacket, fun colored denim, and a helpful 

denim guide at Madewell. 

HERE: 13 Looks To Love

Ankle Skinny in Seaside Poppies

These skinnies are just blooming with style! Made with stretch denim in a combination of cotton, polyester, and spandex. Pretty, right? 

7 For All Mankind

Alice & Olivia Susy Jumpsuit

Done in a deep wash, called Love Train. Isn't that great? A lovely look, even if you don't go sleeveless, just add a jacket or blouse. 

Saks Fifth Avenue

Versace Technicolor Baroque Jeans

A Versace baroque print gets me every time. These fabulous jeans are expensive, but look it.

Saks Fifth Avenue

Frame Denim Blazer & Jean

The ultimate Spring look from Frame Denim. They are one of the most coveted and fashion forward denim brands in the world. Made with a French flair for casual style 

in Los Angeles.

Blazer  and Le Crop Mini Boot Jean

Denim Quilted Topper 

Nothing feels younger than a little denim. Emerson Fry's topper is terrific for those who want to be hip but still sophisticated and age appropriate. (whatever that is)  Perfect for Spring and Summer's cool-ish days and nights...like today in Chicago.  

Tuckernuck

Big Bell Jeans

Retro inspired and dressed up in an indigo rinse. If you have hips, bells balance the body. It's a good look.

Free People

The Avery Boyfriend

Now this is fun. The jeans have been created through stone washing and hand applied bleach splatters. They have a relaxed look. Unique and on trend with the season's introduction of tie-dye. Best yet, save 30% on these with Code: TAKE30 through the 15th.

Ralph Lauren

The 160 Skinny Jean

From the Ralph Lauren Collection, these jeans are at the top of any price point.....meaning they are expensive, and look it. They have been crafted in Italy of fine Japanese denim and infused with a hint of stretch. Metallic grosgrain ribbon elongates the leg. WOW!

Ralph Lauren

Fringe Denim Bomber

A fashionable twist to the average denim jacket. This style elevates the look of a jean jacket with fringe and and a blouson fit. Love it.

Donna Karan

Miaou Lex Jacket & Morgan Jeans

Dip dyed and done with style. Loving details like grommets at the waist. 

Shopbop

Not Your Daughter's Jeans

Most likely you have heard of this denim brand. They are known for their motto " look, feel, and wear a size smaller." All of their jeans have a panel to flatten in the front and a curve contouring construction in the back. Sounds good right? Most recently The Ami style was featured in the March issue of Oprah Magazine. And finally the brand is size inclusive. There is a style and fit for every body.

NYDJ

Colored Denim

Denim does color at Neiman Marcus. Shop new arrivals in vibrant hues from AG Jeans, Hudson Jeans & more. Would you wear these brights? I think they are fun.

Neiman Marcus

Madewell's Denim Report

Blues news you can use! From a handy fit guide to helpful care tips, like how to keep white denim white, this report is your guide to your favorite fabric. Good to know that all of Madewell's denim is made from organic cotton denim that has been sustainably dyed. Click the link below and then click "denim" at the top of the page.

Madewell

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Shine Time ~ The Best Metallic Looks Of The Season

{ Via: Lulu Frost }

Last week I brought to you a different kind of shine. The clearly chic kind that one gets from crystals and rhinestones. Today it's still shine time, but this edit is more about high gloss than twinkle. Both posts show that this season you need a little more than your own sparkling personality to stand out. Let's shop!

 

HERE: 14 High Shine Styles

Furla Fall Collection

Always a favorite of mine, this year's collection does not disappoint. Every style has is a shining star with a good deal of fun factor.

Furla

Ralph Lauren Collection

Let's just get the sticker shock over with, and start with my pick of the edit. This sleek and chic skirt and jacket is beyond fabulous. I couldn't love an outfit more. Now everything in the edit will seem totally affordable
 in comparison.

Ralph Lauren

Guess Metallic Aviator Jacket

Even the mini me's will love this trend. It's all faux but fabulous.

Childrensalon

Rag & Bone's Sloan Pants

Don't be afraid to take your at leisure look up a notch. This season one can be comfy, chic, and shine at the same time.

Shopbop

Diane Von Furstenberg Metallic Blazer

So super shiny and sensational! Wear this jacket with any bottom for instant cool. Now on sale at

Neiman Marcus

Gwenyth Sheer Metallic Blouse

Pre-order this now and you will receive it just in time for those holiday parties (December 3rd). It's the only blouse you'll need. 

Moda Operandi  

Jon Josef Bee Boots

You will attract swarms of attention this velvet boot. I bet that you don't have anything like these in your shoe closet. Go ahead. Create a buzz. Only sold at...

Anthropologie

Metal Chain Hair Tie

Add some shine to second day hair! This terrific tie will elevate your basic pony. Less than $15.

Banana Republic

Lafayette 148 New York Lace Sweater

Oh how beautiful! The semi sheer yoke and sleeves add the elegance. Where couldn't you wear this? Best yet, it's on sale.

Neiman Marcus

Charlotte Tilbury Uptown Girl Palette

Charlotte makes the most beautiful shadows.  Here's a palette with four harmonious eye color wardrobes that offer you a complete desk-to-disco eye look. Click to read how to get the look. A beautiful set for creating a smokey eye, as well.

Nordstrom

L'agence Reliah Wrap Dress

You will steal the night away in the Reliah gold lamé wrap dress. Sold exclusively at

Intermix

Shine On Trouser

These pants are ready to party. Love how they are styled here, but just click to see them styled with a simple sweater.  You can take these pants out any way you desire.

Free People

Matiko Lucinda Booties

Step into the spotlight this season with the mirrored finish on these beautiful booties. Less than $200

Shopbop

Cable Foil Sweater

A classic gets the luxe look with shimmer and shine. Less than $100.

Boston Proper

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