BRIGHT BLAZERS AND JACKETS FOR SUMMER

It is scorching hot outside but many offices require a jacket.  Here are looks for this season of how to wear a jacket in a bright, bold color to step up your look.  Pair a bright jacket with other bright colors to really make a stand or pair with neutrals such as white, navy, or black.

Sleeve length:  Short sleeve, three quarter length sleeve, long sleeve or ruched sleeve (three quarter length) are all great options and can be worn and paired differently with looks.

Colors:  If you are just easing into this look, try 1-2 colors that blend well with what you own.  Bright pink/fuchsia, bright purple, and bright blue look good on most skin tones and coordinate well.

Asos Premium Neon Short Sleeve Blazer, $45.57 (labeled pink but appears tangerine in picture)

Lulu's Cute Suit Yellow Blazer, $44

Lulu's In Charge Fuchsia Cropped Jacket, $52

Limited Lightweight Schoolboy Jacket, $89.90

Limited Sateen Jacket, $118

Truth & Pride Angel Hem Blazer, $268

7 MUST HAVE LOOKS FOR LADIES

Every woman has events in her life that you will have to attend.  Each requires a different look.  Try having a few dresses that go from dressy to casual that you can change out the jewelry and shoes to glam up or down your look.  Brunch, BBQ, Cocktail Party, Office, Bridal Shower, Date Night, and Wedding are events most women attend

Brunch- Sundresses and rompers are great for brunch.  Keep the jewelry and shoes simple for a more casual look or glam it up for a dressier brunch.  Prints look great for brunch.

BCBG Geo Print Dress, $128

Michael Stars Belle Strapless Faux Wrap Skirt Dress, $128

 

BBQ- Wear a romper or casual sundress.  Pair with strappy espadrilles to dress it up or flip flops for daytime.

BCBG Scarf Print Romper, $198

Cocktail Party- Every woman needs an "LBD" a.k.a. little black dress.  To capture someone's eye and look fashion forward, try a bright color or interesting detail, such as feathers, beading, one shoulder, sparkles, asymmetrical hemline or shorter in the front longer in the back hem.  Any unexpected element gets you noticed.

Alice + Olivia Nude Silver Crystal Sequin Dress, $495

Office- Try a bright colored blazer with a pencil skirt.  Fuchsia, deep purple, and bright blue are versatile colors that work with all skin tones.  A pencil skirt in a pattern or white looks crisp for summer.  Pair a printed pencil skirt with a white blouse to stay more classic or a bright colored blouse to be bold.

Ann Taylor Loft Collarless Blazer, $89.50 (not online purchase in store)

The Limited Colorblock Pencil Skirt, $14.99

The Limited Classic Pencil Skirt, $59.90

Bridal Shower- Depending on the location, dress up or down a fun sundress.

Bebe Strapless Pleated Dress, $119

 

The Limited Pleat Front Dress, $24.99

Date Night- The key is to show off your best assets.  Whether that be your shoulders, bottom, chest etc. showcase one.  I'm loving the look of embellished short shorts.  This looks very trendy and fun but shows off your body.

Express Sequin Shorts, $59.90

Express Sequin Shorts, $59.90

Wedding- If it is a daytime wedding, try something in a brighter hue or with a flouncy skirt.  If it is an evening wedding, a more fitted silhouette works well.  Embellishment is great for nighttime as well.  

Alice and Olivia Coral Dress, $440

Milly Twist Watercolor Stripe Dress, $365

WEEKEND BBQ LOOKS

As Memorial Day quickly approaches and the weather has been nice, BBQ's will be happening.  Women always want to know what are different options they can wear to look stylish yet not over done at a bbq. The first suggestion is mixing pieces.  Wear a sundress with flip flops, or a casual tank top with metallic shorts.  

Here are three styles and ideas to incorporate this BBQ season.

Casual & Chic:  Try this trend wearing a metallic short with a relaxed tank top, necklace, and jeweled sandals.

 Limited Beaded Tank Top, $36.90                                  Club Monaco Marianna City Short, $69.50

Jones New York Necklace, $48                         Ivanka Trump Valerie Sandal, $150

Cute & Classic:  Try a striped dress in navy and white, or in colors.  Add a fun long necklace to create interest.  Or wear a white linen shirt with bright colored shorts and chunky espadrilles.

Tinley Road Long Sleeve Wrap Dress, $49.50       Bauble Bar Blueberry Chains Necklace, $24       

 

C. Luce Colorblock Pleated Dress, $69

Trendy & Cool: Wear a maxi dress in a bold print or a sundress with bold wedges and cat eye sunglasses.  Patterns are great to mix and match for this look.

Trina Turk Bali Hai One Shoulder Dress, $146                 MIA Milan Sandal, $79.95

 

TT Collection Shrimpton Silk Maxi Dress, $396  Rachel Zoe Kayne High Wedge, $325

 

Miu Miu Glitter Gold Cat Eye Sunglasses

FRESH SPRING WORK LOOKS

Sometimes waking up in the morning and trying to find something to wear to work can be exhausting or you feel like you have already worn what you own.  Spring/summer 12 looks are here but you don't have to completely buy a new wardrobe to wear the trends or to update you look.  You can wear one dress and change the style daily by swapping out the shoes, your handbag or work bag, and the jewelry.  Purchasing a few new necklaces or earrings in this spring's bright shades will make any of your clothes look newer and fresh, without having to break the bank.

If you do want to update your clothing, try peplum.  This flap of fabric at the waist emphasizes your waist and makes it appear smaller.  This can be found on skirts, dresses, jackets, and tops.

Yves Saint Laurent Lace Jacquard Vest, $2,490

Bright Necklaces

Tarina Tarantino Fuchsia Lucite Beaded Necklace, $70  

  

Bauble Bar Fuchsia Resin Links Necklace, $58 

Bauble Bar Neon Colorblock Necklace, $http://www.lilacbijoux.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=9059-162

Lilac Bijoux Cheap and Chic Mika Necklace, $34

Bangles and Cuffs-great to add a bright something on your wrist to enliven an outfit.

Signature Style Cosmopolitan Bracelet, $26

Signature Style Princess Bracelet, $28

Bold Colored Earrings

Bauble Bar Fluoro Boho Drops, $34

 

The Limited Crown Setting Drop Earrings, $19.90

Signature Style Ocean Spray Earrings, $32