The leopard trend has come a long way from Peg Bundy for this leopard trend. Beyonce, Anna Wintour, street-style masters wear it with aplomb. Are you intimidated by this wild streak, and don’t want to show your spots in the urban jungle?
Here are some chic ideas to make it your own. Copy cats welcomed!
Shop: Sweater, Pant/Dress, Jacket/Jeans, Loafer/Clutch, Dress
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Tagged ladylike leopard, leopard print for fall, leopard trends
The runways for Fall 2012 featured several shows with leather clad models. The look, while typically personifying an edgy sex kitten character was ladylike and sophisticated. Slim shapes, flattering seams, longer hemlines offset the sleek leather for a feminine style.
Jessica Alba got an early jump on the leather trend and proved you can rock (studded!) leather in the summer and look just as flawless.
Now make the look your own, for a lot less!
Tomorrow is the 4th of July! Three cheers for fireworks, bbq’s, mini-weekends in the middle of the week and an all-American summer. What are you doing and what are you going to wear?
I spent this past weekend in Telluride, Colorado. A beautiful town, more on that on Thursday, with a really terrific sense of style. My trip got me thinking about what American style is, beyond Ralph and Tommy.
Which of these most closely match your all-American summer style?
P.S. I am a mix of all of these.
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Tagged 4th of july, 4th of july style, all american style, american fashion
For the past several weeks South Floridians, and I, have been glued to their couches watching the “white hot” Miami Heat knock off the New York Knicks, the Indiana Pacers, the Boston Celtics and finally the Oklahoma City Thunder.
A few years back, in true South Florida style, the Heat adopted a “white hot” theme and today as they celebrate their 2nd National Championship in 90 degree weather, what better to wear to celebrate the Heat than cool white?*
Layer on the metallic jewelry, add a strappy sandal and you’re ready for the hottest of Miami days (or nights).
*Non-fans can also get in on the all-white fun, it is summer after all!
Of course if you want authentic Heat gear shop here. And to watch the parade down Biscayne click here.
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Tagged Shopping, white for summer, white hot heat, white summer dresses
I stumbled across (or rather specifically sought out) the sale at BCBG. And wouldn’t you know I assembled quite the little wish list.
Here are my favorites – in shades of black and blue they’d work for summer and beyond. And, while I like them all, I am particularly (completely and totally) smitten with the sparkly tuxedo tunic on the right.
Shop: Daytime/Dusk/Night Time/All the TimeAre you a sale shopper? Maybe you’re more willing to try certain trends when you can get them for less?
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Tagged bcbg, bcbg sale, summer dresses, summer party dresses, summer sale
Colorblocking remains a hot trend for summer but one color combination has me especially intrigued. Taking a cue from your favorite spa drinks, bright blue(berry) and vivid lime pair up for a splashy combination that is refreshingly smart and summer-ready tart.
In this case the blue is the neutral. It is pops with a hint (or a shout) of lime. By mixing in accessories, it is a great way to add this colorful trend without overhauling your wardrobe. The clutch with a staple skinny and tee; the colorblock dress with a glimmering gold sandal? All perfect execution of this fruitful trend.
What do you say, will you mix the lime with the blueberry this season?
I am forever a jeans girl, but there is something really fun and playful about spring’s printed pants trend. The look has been sported on the runway, on Beyonce and the real way.
Printed Pants, Pictures via Pinterest
The great thing about this trend is that it is all about making one statement. The pants are bold and the rest of the pieces play a supporting role. I have put together three mix-and-match outfits with pants that vary in their boldness but all of the pieces play well together. Go crazy with prints!
Mix and Match: Printed Pants
I just got the May 2012 Anthropologie catalog and let me say, I swooned. Big hair, reddish lips, soft fabrics, sun-kissed cheeks.
These are some of my favorite looks for shade and sun.
Now that we’re in the swing of spring, we’ve covered the must have pieces, the must have prints, and now it is time to dive into color. And for spring it is diverse and fabulous. The colors go two ways: dark and moody and light and sunny.
Chambray Wishes: While this is technically a fabric, the color appeared multiple times throughout the runway shows. The look is sun washed, casual and in these applications a bit worn in, for an easy, breezy spring.
Shop: Sweater, Top, Blouse, Short, Pant, Short, Oxfords, Ballets, Hat, BeltYellow + Gray: The yellow this season is a softened lemon or saturated gold, and richer than previous seasons neon. The yellows are contrasted with washed out grays, charcoals and black.
Shop: Dress, Henley, Dress, Bangles, Maxi, Sandal, Wedge, Earring
Sorbet Ice: The spring runway was also print filled and so the assortment of sorbet colored pieces was a palette cleanser. The freshness of color was light, clean and icy bright, without ever feeling cold or sterile. 
Shop: Dress, Jacket, Dress, Lip, Short, Wedge, Clutch, Sandal, Nail
Greige Goddess: This is more of a muted combination of colors, but the Greige Goddess look was in full effect on the Spring runways. Featuring gathered and draped fabric, gentle sheen, and the muted tones of beige with hints of metallic woven through.
Shop: Dress, Dress, Top, Bangle, Sandal, PantWhich trend are you most excited about? Which have you tried so far? Tell me in the comments!
In addition to id’ing the must have pieces for spring 2012, I’ve also picked up on some have prints. The idea is to be inspired by the designer’s dossier that danced down the runway – and not to mimic it exactly. You can pick up a tribal element here and a floral piece there to achieve spring trend balance, not abundance.
Make the Cut Runway: Not technically a “print” this trend appeared on a variety of runways and each application the specific fabric details catch your eye like a print would. This trend can be playful, sophisticated and full on bombshell interpretation. 
Make the Cut Real Way:
Shop: Strapless, Strappy, Lip, Gown, Sandal, Clutch
Garden Party Runway:For certain there were runway looks with soft petals, and sweet posies, but these styles feature flowers that could not be confused with shrinking violets. The color is bold, cheerful elevates the sweet flower beyond the Easter Egg roll.
Shop: Blouse, Cami, Dress, Short, Skirt, Bangle, Pump
Tribe Leader Runway: The look for the safari chic, and tribal inspired runways was not fashionable tourist on safari, it was Queen of the Jungle, and Leader of the Pack. 
Shop: Sweater, Dress, Wrap, Short, Sandal, Necklace, PumpWhich print trends are you most excited to translate from the runway to real way? Tell me in the comments!
