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Trends? Suede and Velvet in Summer, lots of tie-ons. Indulgences? COLOR! Warm Tones left to right Roberto Festa Ballet Flats – also orange or red: Kidskin points with arty, edgy studs. Leather lining, leather/rubber sole. $214.00 Valentino Rockstud Patent Leather D’Orsay Flats – Stylish and patrician shoe for city slickiers.
Clearly for playdates, these short sassy, one piece garments are great for late spring/summer fun. Good legs enhance, youth carries the banner. Only you know what’s appropriate and what you can get away with. On-Trend Frills Left: Oaxaca Embroidered Off-the-Shoulder Romper– Pour those margaritas! Put a flower in your hair!
Bright Yellow is cheerful, Pale Yellow delicate. Associations are warm rather than hot. It’s the season to wear colors you might otherwise shy away from. Dresses– left to right Donna Morgan Chemical Lace Spaghetti Strap Midi– Lace= air conditioning in hot weather. A-line silhouette with lace overlay. V-neckline. Fixed spaghetti
Jazz up your spring/summer wardrobe with color accessories. Red clockwise Calvin Klein Sebrina (They spell it this way!) Pumps– How’s the air up there? Pointed-toe silhouette. Metallic 4” stiletto heel. Leather top with man-made outsole, lightly padded footbed, synthetic lining. $129.00 Stuart Weitzman Heidi Suede Slingback Ballerina Flat– Comfortable walking
No matter what you’re wearing, a colored handbag and/or shoes cheers up and stylishly adds to an ensemble. This is the season to play. Herein some options: Red- clockwise Salar Lula Small Handbag– Edgy, stud front Italian leather crossing over from punk to high fashion.It’s unlikely you’ll see this one
Curiously Polka Dots only appear in warmer seasons. Here then some of the first dresses, classically in navy/white or black/white with a few pink (rather than red) for softness. Youthful Left: Polka Dot Bardot Off the Shoulder Dress– Flirty fit-and-flare style featuring bloused sleeves and an au courant neckline. $99.00
This year’s fruit prints range from Dolce & Gabbana’s pink and pineapple line to decidedly vintage looks and pale impressions. Tops Left: Forbidden Fruit Top – Longlined retro. Body-hugging top features thick shoulder straps, a sweetheart neckline, red ruffle trim, and a cute cherry print all over. Polyester blend. Sale
Smallish n’Pretty- clockwise Wilbur & Gussie Charlie Pink Flower Silk Clutch Bag– Dress-it-up silk bag features two-toned topaz brooch. Envelope closure. Inner pocket. Optional wrist strap. Magnetic snap closure. 8.26” x 4.72”. $99.39 Ocean Floral Bag– Crisp looking. Poppy embroidery and pearl studs on a stone colored, polyurethane bag. 10.2”
Trends? Suede and Velvet in Summer, lots of tie-ons. Indulgences? COLOR! Warm Tones left to right Roberto Festa Ballet Flats – also orange or red: Kidskin points with arty, edgy studs. Leather lining, leather/rubber sole. $214.00 Valentino Rockstud Patent Leather D’Orsay Flats – Stylish and patrician shoe for city slickiers. Patent leather d’Orsay flat with studded asymmetric strap. Leather lining, rubber sole. $795 Calvin Klein Gina Flat – Delicious color. Suede leather upper with t-strip.
Clearly for playdates, these short sassy, one piece garments are great for late spring/summer fun. Good legs enhance, youth carries the banner. Only you know what’s appropriate and what you can get away with. On-Trend Frills Left: Oaxaca Embroidered Off-the-Shoulder Romper– Pour those margaritas! Put a flower in your hair! Fully lined woven rayon. Elasticized, off-the-shoulder ruffles flounce over the bodice with red embroidery. Elastic/tie waistline gives way to relaxed shorts. $52.00 Center: Mara Hoffman
Bright Yellow is cheerful, Pale Yellow delicate. Associations are warm rather than hot. It’s the season to wear colors you might otherwise shy away from. Dresses– left to right Donna Morgan Chemical Lace Spaghetti Strap Midi– Lace= air conditioning in hot weather. A-line silhouette with lace overlay. V-neckline. Fixed spaghetti straps. Piping throughout. Concealed zipper closure at back. Seamed waist. Fully lined. Scalloped hemline at midi length. Polyester. $148.00 Milly Elle Stretch Crepe Sheath Dress
Jazz up your spring/summer wardrobe with color accessories. Red clockwise Calvin Klein Sebrina (They spell it this way!) Pumps– How’s the air up there? Pointed-toe silhouette. Metallic 4” stiletto heel. Leather top with man-made outsole, lightly padded footbed, synthetic lining. $129.00 Stuart Weitzman Heidi Suede Slingback Ballerina Flat– Comfortable walking in an almond toe flat with wide, adjustable sling back strap. Padded footbed. Leather outsole. $385.00 Barney’s New York Ankle-Strap Sandals– The must have silhouette
No matter what you’re wearing, a colored handbag and/or shoes cheers up and stylishly adds to an ensemble. This is the season to play. Herein some options: Red- clockwise Salar Lula Small Handbag– Edgy, stud front Italian leather crossing over from punk to high fashion.It’s unlikely you’ll see this one elsewhere. Interior with two compartments. Removable shoulder strap. 6.8” x 5.5” $406.42 Kenzo Fire Red Gommato Leather Mini Kalifornia Handbag– Sporty leather day bag with
Curiously Polka Dots only appear in warmer seasons. Here then some of the first dresses, classically in navy/white or black/white with a few pink (rather than red) for softness. Youthful Left: Polka Dot Bardot Off the Shoulder Dress– Flirty fit-and-flare style featuring bloused sleeves and an au courant neckline. $99.00 Center: Adrianna Papell Burnout Polka Dot Fit & Flare Dress– Soften up the dots. Burnout dress in a whimsical silhouette with a fitted bodice and
This year’s fruit prints range from Dolce & Gabbana’s pink and pineapple line to decidedly vintage looks and pale impressions. Tops Left: Forbidden Fruit Top – Longlined retro. Body-hugging top features thick shoulder straps, a sweetheart neckline, red ruffle trim, and a cute cherry print all over. Polyester blend. Sale $28.00 Center: Isolda Tania Top – Tropical and girly. Wear fitted or flared below- this gives you a waist. Wide straps tie at the open
Smallish n’Pretty- clockwise Wilbur & Gussie Charlie Pink Flower Silk Clutch Bag– Dress-it-up silk bag features two-toned topaz brooch. Envelope closure. Inner pocket. Optional wrist strap. Magnetic snap closure. 8.26” x 4.72”. $99.39 Ocean Floral Bag– Crisp looking. Poppy embroidery and pearl studs on a stone colored, polyurethane bag. 10.2” x 6.6” Finished with a metal clasp fasten and long crossbody strap. $68.00 Mary Katrantzou Marine Floral Wheel Canvas Pouch– Great, arty graphic to distinguish
