OHHH...LALA...ORANGE & BLUE!

Spring colors are appearing.  Get read for bold, fun new color combinations.  A hot one for spring/summer 2013 is orange & blue.  Tangerine or coral looks fresh and new when paired with cobalt blue.  Try it in jewelry as accents to your look or go with a printed color combination in dresses and blouses.  Layering coral pieces with bold blue to try the trend in a more subtle manner.

Madison Marcus Contrast Lace-Ponte Dress, $328

Karina Grimaldi Romantic Print Maxi Dress, $305

Gorgeous if you pair this dress with a bold belt, large blue clutch, and statement necklace in blue.

Maxi Dress, $24.99 (also comes in blue)

Mix an orange dress with a bold blue blazer for the office or a night on the town.  Great brunch look too ladies!  A pencil skirt and contrasting colored blouse combination also looks sharp but trendy.

Style Inspiration:  Selma Hayek

Milly Chevron Dress, $162                                        

H & M Blazer, $49.95 (from fall collection)

Lulu's Back Beauty Orange and Blue Dress, $40

Polish off your look with bold jewelry, bags, and footwear.

Zara Block Colour Clutch Bag, $79.90

Nine West Bezel Heel, $109

Vince Camuto "Olita 2" flat, $97.95 (suede)

 

Cheap & So Chic Cleopatra Necklace, $48         Cheap & So Chic Petals Statement Necklace, $38

  

Danielle Stevens Christiana Necklace, $74

HOLIDAY HEELS...ADD SOME SPARKLE AND GLAM TO YOUR LOOK

Sexy heels can make or break an outfit so add some glam to your look this season with sparkles, lace, metallic's, and studs.  A plain black dress or neutral look goes from boring to WOW with a cool pair of heels.  

Nine West "Chances" Heels, $109

Sam Edelmen "Pryce" Pump, Nude Satin or Black Satin, $199.95

 

Enzo Angiolini "Baldeva" Pump, Blue Suede or Black Suede,  $159.95

 

Steve Madden "Dyvinal" Pump, Pewter, $149.95

Nina "Maybell" Pump, $98.95

B. Brian Atwood "Baccina" Pump, $197.49

Kitten Heels are a great option for those for are on their feet all day or want to wear a heel but can't work the stilleto's.

Ivanka Trump "Dalia" Pump, $144.95

I love a "bright colored heel" to add pep to your outfit.  Looks great with black, gray, and navy!

Vince Camuto "Goldie" Pump, $88.95

J. Renee "Lea" Pump, $89.95

STAND OUT VIA STUDDED BAGS

Make an impression this fall with studded handbags, wallets, clutches, phone cases and more.  This trend continues to be in style and glams up your look!

HandBags

Tory Burch Studded Satchel

Topshop Leather Studded and Clip Bag, $170

Michael Kors Hamilton Large Studded Tote, $378

Steve Madden Studded Tote (black, gray, taupe, cognac), $97.99

Nine West Chails Studded Mini Barrel Bag

Marni Off-White Shoulder Handbag (fabulous for fall with navy, black, gray, or colored look)

Clutches

Studded Clutch by Lori's Shoes, $48.95

 

Aila Green Palm Spike Clutch with Gold Studs, $316.26

Cross-Body Bags

Boston Proper Rose Bold Studded Bag, $198

Rebecca Minkoff Studded Suede Cross Body Bag, $195

Valentino and Ruthie Davis are go-to designers for studded bags and shoes.  If you have a high-end budget, check them out.  Ruthie Davis available at Neiman Marcus.

ONE DRESS...WEAR IT THREE WAYS

Every lady is on a budget so who doesn't want to get the most out of a look?  Today I will show you one dress and how you can wear it to three different ways.  Take inspiration from this blog and see how you can change up your looks and apply this styling tips to your wardrobe to create new looks.

The idea is to buy accessories, shoes, bags that you can interchange with a dress, skirt, top to make it look new and fresh.

Trina Turk, one of my favorite designers, has produced a line for Banana Republic (available June 7th).  Her pieces are great to transition from day to night or different occasions.

Start with the Trina Turk for Banana Republic strapless dress. $185

For Work:  Simple touches like elegant jewelry, heels, and a bag can make this bold printed dress work for the office.  Add a white blazer if in a more corporate office or a teal or jade cardigan/cropped jacket if in a more creative field.

Trina Turk Sateen Two-Button Blazer, $130                   Mod.Lusive Ruched Sleeve Cardigan at Nordstrom's, $42

    

BCBG U-Toggle Waist Belt, $78   BCBG Gold Statement Necklace, $98

 

Pool Party: Wear the strapless dress with wedges to be dressier or flip flops and flat sandals to be more casual.  Add a fun beach bag and shades to brighten up the look and keep it playful.

Nine West Treston Sandal, $65.90     Sam Edelman Gigi Sandal, $64.95

   

Murval Beach Tote, $38

Night On The Town:  For a night out change to sexier heels/sandals, such as these by Jeffrey Campbell.  Anything with studs or embellishment dresses up the look.  If you are going somewhere classier, try a gold metallic sandal.

Jeffrey Campbell Kylie Suede Sandal, $249.95

BCBG Hammered Tribal Earrings, $48

   

BCBG Spiked Pave Ring, $48