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

PERFECT FALL LOOK...LONG-SLEEVE MINIDRESS

The weather is changing and while you head out for brunch, a day shopping trip, or dinner and drinks, the temperatures will change.  Pair a long-sleeve minidress with high heels and a clutch and stay chic in all the temperatures.  When it gets warmed try pushing the sleeves up to 3/4 length (below your elbows).  This looks great with a cuff bracelet.  As cool temperatures hit, add textured tights and boots to the look.

Colors for fall: Caramel, Olive, Chocolate Brown, Deep Purple, Emerald Green.  

Pair with:  Ankle Booties, Peep Toe Booties

Cat Deeley works the minidress and heels look in Hoss Intropia dress and Christian Louboutin heels with Hoss Intropia cluth.

BCBG Max Azria LYS Long Sleeve Fitted Dress, $138

Pair with Bebe Lucie Leather/Suede Peep Toe Sandal, $94.99


BCBG Harlow Envelope Clutch, $78




Susana Monaco Gathered Sleeve Dress, $180



Nicholas Felicity Leather Sleeve Dress, $440



Three Dots Long Sleeve Shirred Tunic Dress, $106 (Creme or Brown)

Pair with Bebe "Claudine" snake embossed faux leather heel with suede detail, $89.99

Urban Expressions "Reilly" Snake embossed faux leather clutch, $47
 

For a different look, add a statement belt to your dress.  Belts are big for fall.  

Cowl Neck BCBG MaxAzria Carleigh Sweater Dress, $103.60

Covered Up in a Cape

Looking for a new look to stay warm this winter?  Try wearing a cape.  The different styles of capes change both the warmth and the style look.  The key thing when wearing a cape is the fit of the clothing you pair it with, so you don't end up looking larger than you truly are.

This  Jones New York Cape, $199 is best worn with a fitted dress or skirt or slim fit pants.  It works best with bolder colors underneath.

Milly's Purple Sienne Belted Cape is a great way to show off your waist.  You still get the fullness and warmth of a cape, but still having a shape.  This works well with slim pants and boots.  $570.90.

 

Larry Levine's Cape with Epaulet's, $64.99 are truly fashion forward.  The large sleeve with opening emphasizes the mid-section and buttons again at the bottom to emphasize your figure.

Betsey Johnson's Black Wool Blend Tie Waist Cape Coat buttons at the neckline and is belted giving your cape a more fitted look.  This is a great casual coat to wear with jeans or leggings.  $142.40.

Try a shorter length cape coat which is great for going out on the town.  This studded version is ultra chic and modern.  Susana Monaco, $150.60.