Orange Crush

This darling J. Crew eyelet dress is the perfect summer dress for cocktails with friends. I love a classic shift dress and the bell sleeves are so feminine and on trend. It comes in a few other colors including basic black that is anything BUT basic. I might have to get that one!

I selected a pair of Betsey Johnson slide sandals with small Lucite heels from Nordstrom and the cutest purse from a long ago trip to San Francisco’s Chinatown. I just love it. It is embroidered with colorful flowers and it opens just like a take-out box.

Betsey Johnson sandals at Nordstrom and my China Town bag. Too much cuteness? Nah.

I am still loving the bell sleeve trend and getting plenty of use from my favorite Tom Ford sunglasses at Bloomingdale’s. Oh, and one of my favorite summer lipsticks… Crystal Baby by Estee Lauder.

Stay beautiful,

Derby Style...Off to the Races!

It is the first Saturday in May.  You know what that means?  The Kentucky Derby!  And this year we have a double whammy with Cinco de Mayo on the same day.  Talk about having to pace yourself!  Mint Juleps in the morning, Margaritas in the afternoon and Excedrin at midnight.

But seriously...the FASHIONS!  I mean, ok, the race is absolutely exhilarating. But let's be honest I love the hats and fascinators!!  I have a collection and they are so fun.

Now, although these looks are pure Cinco de Derby approved, these looks could be just as perfect for the  busy bridal season ahead.  The dresses themselves translate beautifuly to a Mother's Day Brunch, First Communion, and graduations just to name a few!

I love pink and I love this hat.  It's a WIN-WIN for me! If you are outdoors and in a warm climate enjoying outdoor festivities you will love it.  It is by Kate Landry and I found it at Dillard's.  The dress is a lovely abstract floral and it is by Katherine Kelly at Dillard's.

I am totally obsessed with this lip color! It is from Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Paint-On liquid lip collection.  The name is Liquid Desire #406.  It feels amazing on, has a "vinyl" finish, but it is not too shiny and the color stays put for hours.  I also have it in Chrome Copper and it too delivers great color pay-off.

You need to try these, you will love them!

Another great hat option is the fascinator a form of hat that may be traced back to the Renaissance era of the 16th century.  

If you don't want or like a big hat then the fascinator is your perfect choice.  This cutie is by Kate Landry at Dillard's.  It will make you feel like a guest off to the upcoming Royal Nuptials! This great looking dress is by Gabby Skye at Nordstrom.  A terrific fit and flare with another take on the floral print.  The woven fabric is very unique and so pretty!

I hope you have enjoyed my Cinco de Derby inspired fashions!  Thanks so much for sharing my passion for fashion.  Whatever you find yourself doing this weekend, hope you have lots of fun and remember,

Stay beautiful!

New York & CO. Camo

 Let's get real.  When we are at home we want to be comfy!  Am I right?  But I don't like looking sloppy....PRESTO!  These New York & CO. velour loungewear pieces are saving me.  How cute are these?  I like to lounge in style and these fit the bill.  The cute camo print comes in two colorways, traditional green and the ones I am wearing which are a tone on tone gray. And they are on MAJOR SALE!!!  How does $9.99 for each sound??  That's music to my ears.

I love the whole athleisure fashion vibe.  The sneaks on the left are Steve Madden.  They are a black suede leather combination that will NEVER go out of style.  The cute sunglasses are from Brighton and they are some of my favorite go-to's when I want to look stylish.    The woven beanie hat is Madison 88.

These pieces are versatile and can be worn with other pieces you may have in your closet.  The velour sweats run true to size and I am wearing a small in both.  Oh, I am wearing a great lipstick find from the drugstore...  It's the new L'Oréal  Colour Riche Shine Lipstick.  The color I am wearing is 904 Varnished Rosewood, a perfect rose-nude color.  It feels like a buttery balm and believe me, it feels terrific and the color pay-off is very, very good.  I think these launched this month, so....what are you waiting for???  It is less than $9.99 and I found it at Wal-Mart or as I like to call it....Wally World!  Now that I think about it I may have to buy a few more colors.

I hope you have a great weekend and have fun watching the Superbowl....or not...Stay Stylish!!