Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Splurge-worthy Summer Trends



By Jennifer Patrick

Dressed to the Maxi
Maxi dresses cinched with a wide belt in gauzy materials or lightweight cotton knits. In solids and prints this is a comfy and cool look. Throw on you fabulous flat sandals and you’re ready for summer.

Tibi Monarch Grove Long Dress $405
Splendid Gauze Maxi Dress $153
Old Navy Tiered Maxi Tube Dress $30


Shakespearean Chic
Gorgeous one shouldered Roman dresses and tops paired with gladiator sandals…of course! Gold accents and cool belts add some richness to this Toga style done right.

L.A.M.B. One Shoulder Dress $245
T-Bags One Shoulder Rope Dress $198
Ella Moss “Odessa” One Shouldered Top $87


Damsels in Distressed
Baggy ripped jeans worn loose at the ankles or rolled up just below the knee look modern when paired with black studded platforms. Ripped shorts with a crisp blazer mix preppy with punk. How about some ripped leggings peeking out under a cool tunic or mindress? Oh so 80’s!!

Current/Elliott The Boyfriend Jeans $248
David Lerner Half Ripped Leggings $99
Forever 21 Holly Frayed Skinny Jean $30


Park Avenue Preppy
Blazers with Silk Tie Piping, big Crests, and baggy Boyfriend styles with the sleeves rolled up are the key to this look. Or you can just throw on a Cardigan with pearls or regal brooches & voila! Watch out Gossip Girls-this look isn’t just for rich prepsters anymore!

Ralph Lauren Knit Cotton Blazer w/ Crest $345
Conspicuous Piped Stretch Twill Blazer $249
Necessary Objects Boyfriend Blazer $58


Patriotic Princess
Add some fireworks to your closet with some fabulous red white and blue/ Nautical looks always look great with blue and white stripes, anchors, and plenty of touches of red.
Anchors away!

Ralph Lauren Crested Cricket Jacket $698
Plastic Island Navy Hamptons Cardigan $147
Plastic Island Red Stripe Ribbon Shirt $66


Glorious Gardens
Pretty and feminine Floral Prints make us appreciate all those April (and May) showers. To make this look modern, mix and match flowy and feminine with tailored and edgy pieces. Butterflies and dragonflies add a nice touch too.

Elizabeth and James Floral Gathered Skirt $295
Walter Floral Shift Dress $188
BB Dakota Dusty Pink Blake Dress $65

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