TopShop got it right! This is how you rock overalls & a red lip. Love her street style!
We salute to the girl with awesome red lips and the best dungaree combo we have ever laid eyes on.
- Memorial Day Weekend Wear: From the Pool Party to Picnic -
Whatever your plans for this extended weekend, here’s a few outfit ideas! You might be headed to the beach, to a company picnic, a friend’s pool party… easy pieces for grabbing and going! I love mix and matching bikini tops and bottoms, so here you get a fun magenta striped bottom with a solid cobalt blue bandeau top. It really stretches your swim suit options (solids and prints, bold colors and neutrals, neon…). Both the romper and the dress (the lemons on the Alice + Olivia dress are so fun!) can easily be thrown over a swim suit if your itinerary includes water. And, ward off wrinkles with a fedora because the sun will surely be beating down! Shop the looks below.
Romper & Fedora:
Mix and Match Swim:
Grab and go dresses:
Vogue Mermaid - Karolina Kurkova
Supermodel Karolina Kurkova is the June 2013 cover girl for Ukraine Vogue in a mermaid fit (reminiscent of a floppy beach hat to me!) Thom Browne Spring 2013 design. The stunning Czech model was photographed by Hans Feurer on the beach in the knitted Thom Browne halter piece.
Emma Watson looked simply beautiful on the Cannes Red Carpet in Chanel Couture! With a simple up-do and the fitted black and white gown, Emma’s minimalist look (no accessories!) stunned at the Film Festival event. Truly proving less is more and an amazing gown can stand alone. Love the look, and great style inspiration for summer!
Photo: AFP
- Gala Chic in CrOp -
Ever since I saw CrOp by David Peck’s Adelaide gown in Spanish Moss, I wanted to wear it… I just needed an occasion! Memorial Hermann’s Circle of Life Gala was the perfect opportunity to wear the plunging gown. With such a dramatic back, the dress called for hair off of the shoulders and elegant accessories, which I decided should be sparkly. Women love some sparkle, right?!? The Houston designer’s Spanish Moss print is close to this Louisiana born and raised girl’s heart as it was inspired by the moss in the beautiful trees in South Louisiana and reminds me of home :) And, all of the material David Peck uses is eco-friendly, too!
For fear the hair would never do this again, the chance to take photos of the look took place at the gala. A braid on each side of the sleek style added a little fun to the pulled back hairstyle. The third to last photo is a fun picture my husband and I took in the photo booth - and if you look closely, he sported a CrOp by David Peck pocket square complimenting the gown in Spanish Moss! The designer has created pocket squares and bowties to coordinate with many of the prints he uses. David Peck has even ventured into custom bridal (bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses, and bowties, etc for the guys to look the part, too!) along with his ready-to-wear collections. Spanish Moss makes a beautiful bridesmaid dress!
Read a little about the event in The Houston Chronicle: http://blog.chron.com/societydiaries/2013/05/memorial-hermann-raises-3-5-million-for-neuroscience/#12196-13
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THE LOOK:
Gown: CrOp by David Peck Adelaide Gown
Clutch: YSL Pewter Patent Leather Clutch (similar color here)
Shoes: Valentino Crystal Encrusted Sandal
Nails: Mint (similar Essie color here)
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SHOP SIMILAR ACCESSORIES:
Join me with Monica of Classy & Fabulous and Julie of From Prosecco to Plaid Wednesday at TOOTSIES Houston for sips (including delicious SlimRitas), sweets (from Rustika), and shopping! Cruelty-free handbag designer Cornelia Guest will be there to meet everyone along with her beautiful designs. Swag bags for the first 50 to arrive & be sure to enter our giveaway when you get there! Don’t forget to RSVP! See you there :)
Join me with Monica of Classy & Fabulous and Julie of From Prosecco to Plaid Wednesday at TOOTSIES Houston for sips (including delicious SlimRitas), sweets (from Rustika), and shopping! Cruelty-free handbag designer Cornelia Guest will be there to meet everyone along with her beautiful designs. Swag bags for the first 50 to arrive & be sure to enter our giveaway when you get there! Don’t forget to RSVP! See you there :)
- Seersucker in the City -
Knowing I had a work trip coming up to Charleston, SC, this seersucker dress had to join my wardrobe! Living in the south, seersucker is almost a wardrobe staple & it felt perfect for strolling through the market and taking in Charleston. A strand of pearls and pearl earrings created quintessential southern belle attire. I’ve fallen in love with this beautiful city & have probably gained 10 lbs in 1.5 days eating the AMAZING food: Pearlz, fried chicken & coca cola cake, coconut cake from Peninsula Grill… Oh, and I can’t forget the Firefly Sweet Tea vodka! We took a lovely horse-drawn carriage tour around the city & took in the history & architecture. Definitely a must-see on anyone’s travel list!
- Derby Weekend Attire: Splurge Worthy & Steals -
Another Kentucky Derby is upon us! If you want a reason to dress up (but aren’t going to the Derby itself) there’s plenty of charity Derby events happening this weekend in Houston, or make your own Derby party! I love a reason to wear a big hat and fancy attire. But, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg on a hat and outfit to dress the part.
Spring’s bold colors are perfect for accenting any Derby-style dress (think walking through the streets of South Carolina drinking a mint julep and channel your perfect Derby dress!). Add a great shoe and accent bag in a green, yellow, pink, orange, or even blue and look like the belle of the derby! A fun touch of Gatsby style (like the fuschia hat above) adds a little flair… I’m sooo excited to see “The Great Gatsby!” Pink lips or cheeks will “sweeten” your look to the proper lady you are (or at least appear to be). ;) Have a garden party and wear it all again!
The Splurge worthy outfit:
-Dress: The Antonia dress from CrOp by David Peck
-Hat: Beautiful Brooks Brothers Netted Sinamay Straw Derby Hat
-Pump: Charlotte Olympia yellow pump appropriately named “debonaire”
-Handbag: Eye catching yellow Alexander McQueen Small Heroine bag
-Lipstick: Accented with my favorite lip stick shade right now - Whitney by Jouer
-Candle: Mint Julep candle from Henri Bendel (what a great idea!)
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Save a little with the Steal:
-Dress: ‘You Are Cherry Welcome’ Dress in Blossom from Mod Cloth: $54.99
-Hat: Gatsby style Floral Feather Radial Cloche Hat from Kohl’s: $45
-Wedge: Dollhouse Caliber Wedge: $45
-Handbag: STEVEN by Steve Madden ‘Candy Coated’ Faux Leather Clutch: $48
-Cheeks: Jouer Cheek Tint in Sunkissed: $20
-Drink: A real mint julep! Here’s a recipe so you can make your own: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sara-moulton/the-perfect-mint-julep-recipe/index.html
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SHOP MORE DERBY LOOKS:
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Just dresses:
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Hats, hats, and more hats!
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Shoes & Handbags
Kuhl-Linscomb’s Beauty Days - This Weekend!
Houston: Today through Sunday, May 5, join Kuhl-Linscomb for their Beauty Days! 20% off your purchase in their front building (there’s multiple awesome buildings!) which houses their beauty products, sunglasses, books, fun gifts, a whole section of pet accessories, and more. How can you pass up shopping with margaritas and sangria and mini facials?!? Not to mention there’s gifts with purchase along with the 20% off!
Take a little time to explore the other buildings once you’ve taken in all of he beauty days festivities. I’m in love with their unique modern & vintage-like home decor pieces and lighting, and did you know you can create a bridal registry there? China (including Hermes!!!), crystal, table linens, bedding (Peacock Alley and more) etc… And there’s a whole baby section with furniture, bedding, and accessories for your little ones. I cannot possibly list all of the amazing items at Kuhl-Linscomb. You just need to go see for yourself!
Thanks to the awesome people at David Peck for introducing me to this amazing Houston store last year! Owner Dan Linscomb & his wife have created a unique and enjoyable shopping experience that with their success has expanded to the multiple buildings Kuhl-Linscomb is today. A great local business. Beauty Days is a great excuse to go check it out! Don’t miss it :)
- An Intimate Brunch with Designer Nha Khanh -
You may not know this designer by name, but one of her dresses has been spotted all over! Store ads, Rent The Runway, celebrities, and more… The Dallas designer trained with one of the world’s leading fashion houses in Paris, France and is fulfilling her childhood dream with her own, beautiful I might add, collection. The lace dress on the right in the photo of Nha and I has become almost iconic of her collection. One of the top rented dresses on Rent the Runway along with gaining a spot in a Bath & Body Works campaign, you may have seen the Milace dress in the black shown above, red, blush, or in the latest - navy. Nha Khanh’s garments are made with precision construction which you can see in the designs. The pieces display her training in the haute couture sewing techniques of Nina Ricci and millinery skills of Jean Paul Gaultier practiced & honed in Paris. Celebrities like Giuliana Rancic & Crystal Reed have been seen in Nha Khanh. The designer hosted a brunch with a handful of Houston bloggers to discuss her brand, background, and more. Her collection’s “elegance with a modern edge” had all of us swooning. The adorable designer wore a red leather skirt, one of her own designs. LOVE!
Shop a few of Nha’s pieces at Neiman Marcus (below) as well as TOOTSIES. Find a retailer near you at NhaKhanh.com
- H&M Announces Fall 2013 Face -
H&M is pulling out all of the stops on their latest campaign faces… Beyonce fronts Summer 2013 and now supermodel Gisele Bundchen! The big names bring a high expectation for the brand to live up to after Fall 2013, so we’ll see if H&M keeps up the good work! Gisele can make a paper bag look good… Home run for the trendy brand.
The Huffington Post shared this picture Gisele instagramed as well as a few other teaser pics here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2013/05/01/gisele-hm-ads_n_3194039.html
Beautiful Kate Moss covers Vogue UK’S June 2013 issue. Check out her colorful earrings, cream/light yellow nail polish, and beach waves channeling the 60s!
Photographed by PATRICK DEMARCHELIER
- Cowboy Chic -
Reality is I live in Texas. While the reason I own cowboy boots in the first place is because when I worked at Abercrombie & Fitch in college it was cool to wear denim skirts with cowboy boots, they’ve come in handy now that I live in Houston. Born & raised in Louisiana, no matter how many fleur-de-lis I put around my house, western themed events will forever be a part of my life :) Initially I resisted, but now I’m enjoying figuring out ways to dress “cowboy chic” as was the theme of the charity event we attended Saturday night. Denim & chambray shirts being readily available just about everywhere these days has allowed for assembling cowboy chic attire without buying traditional western wear. The challenge has been a lot of fun!
For Saturday’s festivities, I ran to TJ Maxx and found both the Cynthia Rowley dress & the denim shirt complete with white stars! It was very American and a good “cowboy chic” for the Cattle Baron’s Ball at George Ranch Historical Park. A long strand of pearls and turquoise earrings gave the look the chic feel and lots of Chan Luu arm candy with Hermes & Ippolita. And, of course, cowboy boots (that I’ve had since college) to complete the outfit with a coordinating Marc Jacobs bag. The event’s theme was “Back to the Future” and was put on for the 25th year by Victory benefiting the American Cancer Society.
What I love most about the TJ Maxx pieces found is that the dress can definitely be worn again and not have a shred of western to it. The denim star top can be worn festively for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo as well as any holiday celebrating America (or just because).
Definitely great finds on a budget accessorized with a few investment pieces from the closet. Thank my lucky stars ⭐ :)
