FABULOUS LOOKS FOR FOURTH OF JULY!!!

Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our Nation and look fabulous while you are doing it.  Whether you are at the beach, on a boat, at a BBQ, or anywhere else look chic with mixing blue, red, and white.  Causally pair pieces together to play off each other, such as a print with solids or mixing colors together.  Here is style inspiration and how to wear them.

 

 

For a BBQ or casual get together, pair this Felicity & Coco High-Low Dress with strappy espadrilles.$78  This blue striped halter maxi with sheer skirt mixes casual chic with sexy. Felicity & Coco dress, $78

 Mini dresses can be trend and chic when you add some flare.  Go for a bold print, such as this Victor Dress by Nell Couture, $196 at Luna.

 

Pile on the bling to jazz up this MinkPink strapless dress, $69.

 A patterned or print shirt is a trendy option.  Pair with a mini skirt, or skinny fit capri denim for a chic look.

Susana Monaco Silria Top, $128

Finish off your look with fabulous accessories.

Rainbow Spike Wrap Bracelet, $22 (red, blue, & other colors)

  

Kendra Scott Delilah drop cobalt blue earrings, $75

STYLE YOUR LOOK WITH STATEMENT EARRINGS

A great way to freshen up your current look and wardrobe is via statement earrings.  These are earrings that contain a bold shape, size, or color.  Earrings help draw attention to your face and neckline and are a great way to capture someone's eye.  Trends in earrings are bright feathered earrings, bold stone earrings, large metallic pieces, and bright hues.  

An easy trick to enliven an outfit you've worn a zillion times is by changing your accessories.  Exchange the earrings you wear with a dress, suit, or any look to something new, bold, and colorful.  Try colored earrings in fuchsia, deep purple, turquoise, tangerine, or green with a white, black, or neutral outfit to make your look POP!

Fiesta Earrings, $30

Angelina Earrings, $28

Kenneth Jay Lane Polished Gold and Enamel Earrings, $80

       

Bebe Stone and Feather Earrings, $26

Marciano Cabochon Earrings, $58

Kendra Scott Darby Earrings, $75

Towne and Reese Delilah Drop Earrings, $30

Neon Yellow Silver Glitter Swarovski Earrings, $24.80

Petal Earrings, $28

CHIC IN YELLOW

Yellow is very hot for Spring 2012.  It has been seen in the winter collections in jackets and jewelry.  It is here to stay for spring and summer.  Look for yellow in dresses, tops, and skirts, but also in unexpected ways in jewelry, purses and bags, heels, and sandals.

Splash some yellow into your look to look trendy.  It is a great color that can be worn by all.  There are different shades of yellow, canary yellow, pale yellow, neon yellow, etc. so try them all or find your favorite shade.

Elle MacPherson in Mustard Yellow Jumpsuit   Garcelle Beauvais in Equipment top and Alice + Olivia pants

  

SKIRTS

A yellow skirt is a fun option.  Wear with a neutral shirt at work, or a bright top or printed blouse for night or the weekends.  Yellow skirts come in tulip shape, bubble, pencil, and mini-skirt.  Find one or multiple styles that work well for your body.

Trina Turk Tildy Skirt, $148

 

Pair this DVF skirt with a crisp white shirt.  Add white and black bangles and black strappy sandals to complete the look.

Diane von Furstenberg Elley Miniskirt, $265

The style of this skirt is an eye catcher.  Interior lining is electric blue.  Wide waist band allows for a wide belt.  Central pleat detail adds a flounce.  This is from Palermo, Italy.

Fausto Puglisi, $456 (50% off)

 

H & M polyester mini skirt, $49.95 hm.com

TOPS

Pair a yellow blouse or sweater with a bold colored bottom.  Try a bright colored pant or jeans.  Wear with white jeans as it warms up.  Stay away from pairing with khaki as this look is dated.

DV Dolce Vita Sacha Blouse, $88 (Piperlime, South Moon Under)

 

Kenneth Cole New York Canary Yellow Tunic, $99.50

Try this Free People top with a bright aqua tank top underneath and white jeans.  Or turquoise jeans.

Free People Lemoncello Tuxedo Pleated Shirt, $78

DRESSES

Add  bright blue, emerald green, or turquoise jewelry to make an all one color yellow dress pop.  Statement necklaces and long necklaces in bold hues are a great staple for this and to have in your closet for spring/summer 2012.

Calvin Klein One Shoulder Dress, $98

Asos Midi Dress with Draoy Back and slit sleeves, $34.02

This style is very flattering for ladies who are chesty or who are trying to hide their stomach area.

Asos Wrap Skirt Dress with Laser Cut Detailing, $72.50

Asos Tank Dress with Draped Back, $42.97

JEWELRY

Kendra Scott, $129.97

ELECTRIC BRIGHT COLORS

A bright colored dress, top, necklace, or shoe brings color to your face and makes you appear current and trendy.  Try adding an electric bright piece to your current winter wardrobe with black, gray, camel color, or navy.  These are great transition pieces as we move to spring as well.


This Amanda Uprichard dress is a great pop of color for winter and spring.  Add fun tights and heels or boots with a blazer.  A great necklace and bangle completes the look. $206.

This Nanette Lepore Blouse is a great addition in turqoise/seafoam, $148.

This Kimberly Taylor Dress has an open back detail.  The lime green color stands out.  $295.

 

Try a silk-chiffon blouse in a bold color.  This by BCBG, comes in three colors (pink, yellow, and blue jade). $168

Or a fun colored top with an interesting detail such as this open back design by DV Dolce Vita, $88.

 

This deconstructed sheath dress in bright pink, from Ann Taylor, is a fabulous option for winter and spring.  Perfect to add a statement necklace and fun heels.  $148, available February.

Add some color with a fun handbag or work bag.  This hot pink Ostrich Embossed Satchel, by Michael Kors, is a stunner.  $895.  Ann Taylor's Luxe Leather City Bag, $248 in yellow will be available in February.

 

Lastly add a bold necklace in a bright color to stand out.  Sunburst necklaces are very popular right now.  Ann Taylor Sunburst Necklace, $78, available February.  Kendra Scott Harlow Necklace in Turquoise makes a statement, $195.  Large stone earrings in a bright tone are another good option.