Friday, May 29, 2009
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
The Latest Denim Styles
High-Waisted, Straight-Leg Jeans
Map out a day of fun in this season's smartest jeans. High-waisted, straight-leg jeans fix the tummy overhang that troubles many moms. Jeans, Levi's, $79. T-shirt, Sisley, $34. Bracelets, Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun, $60 each. Bag, Eddie Bauer, $54.50. Shoes, Mossimo for Target, $27.99. Trouser jeans are a roomier but still polished shape. Add a cool, ruffly top for a hot day. Jeans, Ann Taylor Loft, $59. Ruffled tank, Tibi, $132. Necklace, Lisa Stewart. Sandals, Mystique, $81. On boy: Shirt, $16.50; shorts, $24.50; both Gap. Sandals, Reef, $18. On girl, left: Dress, $19.50; sweater, $26.50; both Lands' End. Sandals, Old Navy, $12.50. On girl, right: Smocked top, Old Navy, $12.50. Capris, Lands' End, $19.50. Sandals, Children's Place, $3.50.
Denim Skirts
A straight denim pencil skirt with stretch gives you plenty of room to maneuver. Add the Technicolor pop of tone-on-tone greens and the comfort of ballet flats, and you'll be able to keep pace with your candy-powered kids. Jean skirt, J.Crew, $78. V-neck sweater, $24.50; tank, $16.50; both Eddie Bauer. Bracelet, Christian Livingston at Notanonymous, $20. Bag, Dooney & Bourke, $155. Shoes, French Sole, $130. On boy: Shirt, Old Navy, $10.50. Shorts, J.Crew Crewcuts Collection, $34.50. Sneakers, Converse, $28.95. On girl: Top, Tommy Hilfiger Children's, $22.50. Skirt, Oilily, $125. Sweater, J.Crew Crewcuts Collection, $48. Sandals, Gap, $24.50.
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Skinny Cigarette Jeans
Skinny, slim-leg jeans are designers' new favorite silhouette -- and many have stretch for great fit and ease. Left: Jeans, DKNY Jeans, $48. Zippered sweatshirt, G-Star, $120. Floral top, DDCLAB, $210. Bag, Putu by J. McClear at Notanonymous, $145. Sunglasses, Dior Homme. Bangles, Isaac Manevitz at Ben-Amun, $60 each. Flip-flops, Havaianas, $14. Right: This chic belted dark denim jacket looks equally great as a topper for work or on a day off. Jacket, Mavi, $128. Shirt, Tory Burch, $225. Shorts, Fornarina, $155. Headband, Rachel Weissman Accessories at Notanonymous, $55. Bag, Michael Kors. Shoes, French Sole, $130. On boy: Tee, Mini Boden, $22. Shorts, Children's Place, $16.50. Sandals, Teva, $34. On girl, left: Dress, $48; sweater, $98; both J.Crew Crewcuts Collection. Sandals, Old Navy, $7.50. On girl, right: Shirt, American Apparel, $22. Sweatshirt, Mini Boden, $32. Jeans, Oilily, $135. Sandals, Gap, $7.50.
Bootcut Jeans
You won't want to get off the merry-go-round when you feel so relaxed in bootcut jeans and flats. And a sophisticated print top takes the sloppy out of casual in a flash. Left: Jeans, Levi Strauss Signature, $19.95. Tank top, Old Navy, $16.50. Sneakers, Converse, $45. Right: Jeans, Riders by the makers of Lee, $20. Shirt, Diane Von Furstenberg, $155. Necklaces, Christian Livingston at Notanonymous, $40 and $45. Sandals, Seychelles, $60. On girl, left: Top, $12.50; pants, $18.50; both Lands' End. Sandals, Gap, $7.50. On girl, right: Shirt, $26; skirt, $28; both Mini Boden. Shoes, KORS Michael Kors, $69.95.
Cropped Jeans
A summer-cool cropped jean goes gamine with a red ballet flat, flirty neck scarf, and striped sweater. Left: Jeans, Club Monaco, $89. Sweater, Autumn Cashmere, $258. Scarf, Elizabeth Gillett, $32. Shoes, French Sole, $130. A pleated jean skirt that's slimming but gives plenty of room to move is a winning style for both work and play. Right: Jean skirt, Sisley, $89. Jacket, a+eve by adam+eve. Shirt, Rampage, $48. Necklace, Roxanne Assoulin for Lee Angel. Sandals, MICHAEL Michael Kors, $89. On boy: Shirt, $19.50; shorts, $29.50; both Gap. Sandals, Reef, $18. On girl, left: Sweatshirt, American Apparel, $38. Skirt, J.Crew Crewcuts Collection, $38.50. Sandals, Old Navy, $12.50. On girl, right: Tee, Mini Boden, $26.
Men Hairstyles-Long
ASK ME: Summer Shoes for Men
Broken In Sperry Top Siders | $98 at J Crew
Sperry makes the classic boat shoe, and their collaboration with J Crew makes these traditional shoes better than ever. Between the distinctive custom dark wood color, the off white soles, and the cotton chambray lining, you won’t find a more unique boat shoe for under $100.
Springcourt Low Cut Canvas Shoes | $88 at Steven Alan
Springcourt shoes are the original French tennis shoe , but they’re anything but traditional in terms of features. We’re loving the convenient four hole ventilation channels - so your feet can breathe easy.
The Canvas Shoe
Zuriick Jakob Mid Top Canvas Shoes | $98 at Oak
These sleek canvas shoes remind us that casual footwear can be as sophisticated as its more formal cousins–and tons more fun. Love, love, love the ever-so-subtle striping and the bright purple shoe soles. Editor’s Note: Sizing is limited at Oak, since these shoes are selling fast. But they were fantastic enough that we wanted to feature them anyways.
Millbrook Leather Driving Mocs | $128 at J Crew
We’re digging the rich Italian leather on this driving moccasin. You’ll also enjoy the rubber sole, which gives you extra traction while driving - or just walking around.
Guys, what are your favorite summer shoe picks? Share them with me in the comments!
The Little Black Dress
Ahh, yes. The little black dress.
There's no question about it, every woman should own one. It's an essential, timeless piece for any wardrobe and chosen wisely, should last you for years. Perfect for any occasion, the little black dress can be dressed up or down. Wear it with a cardigan and pumps for work, a hot pair of open toe heels and jewelry at night, or sandals and scarf on the weekends. It's also perfect for fall and winter with a pair of boots. There are so many ways to accessorize it, no one will ever suspect it's the same dress!
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