Look of the Day- Cute As A Button

1) Mea available at DANNIJO- $68

2) Thrown into the Mixtape Top by Trollied Dolly available at ModCloth- $59.99

3) THEWHITEPEPPER Boat Crossbody Bag available at ASOS- $73

4) RES Denim Harry's Hi Short available at Nasty Gal- $98 $68.60
5) Barley There Strappy Heeled Sandals available at Missguided- $50

Just because you want to wear shorts when the weather is warmer doesn't mean you have to dress like a slob. What I love about this look is that it is sexy, sassy, and totally comfortable. I'd say this look is perfect for a date night. Don't you just love it?

Look of the Day- Back to Basics

People tend to think I'm crazy when I tell them that I prefer wearing dresses over jeans. Just because you're in a dress doesn't mean that you have to feel dressed up. Keeping things simple (like this look below) are what I love wearing on the weekends. So classic, but yet having fun with accessories really does make the look go a long way.

1) Critter Me Timbers Bag available at ModCloth- $29.99

2) MOTO Contrast Stitch Dress available at Topshop- $75
3) Marina Cat-Eye Shades available at Nasty Gal- $20
4) Honeycomb Horn Bracelet Set available at Anthropologie- $98

5) Cora Wrap Heel available at Free People- $168

Color Combo: Aqua + White

Lately I have been obsessed with the color combination of aqua and white. So summery, so fresh, so chic. It reminds me of the beach...or even Greece (not like I have ever been there...but a girl can dream, right?). Sophia Bush and Kelly Rowland were recently seen rocking this stunning look. Which look do you like better???

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I put a list together of some of my favorite aqua and white looks for you all. Get in on this trend...especially while the summer is still here. 

Paisley Skies Dress available at ModCloth- $52.99 $25.99

Bright Lines Dress available at Nasty Gal- $58

Bokeh Dots Skirt available at ModCloth- $49.99 $24.99

Give You a Print Aqua and White Dress available at LuLu's- $49

What are your thoughts on this color combo? Are you loving it as much as I am?

Look of the Day- Hot in the City

It's been in the upper 90s (feeling like over 105) all week long here in NYC. I think I'm starting to lose my mind! Been sitting indoors because I just can't handle the heat...and I have started to go stir crazy! Well, the good news is that today they are calling for some storms so it will cool off a bit. THANK GOODNESS!

When it is this hot outside dressing chic can be quite a challenge. Don't you agree? So I say, KEEP IT SIMPLE! And nothing gets more simple than a romper. It's cuter than denim shorts, and way more comfy than a dress. If you have bad hair in weather like this (like I do), I suggest throwing on an adorable floppy hat and you are good to go!

1) Carissa Floppy Hat available at Nasty Gal- $40

2) In a Novella Romper available at ModCloth- $34.99

3) Getaway Tote available at J.Crew- $378

4) Out West Wedge Sandals available at Forever 21- $26.80

5) Can't Leaf It Be Belt available at ModCloth- $15.99

Do you have any fun plans for your Saturday? Or will you be sitting up close to your air conditioner all day like me? One thing that my husband and I are looking forward to this afternoon is watching Sharknado! HAHA! I DVRed it the other night...and thought it would be a hilarious way to spend an afternoon.

STAY COOL! xoxoxo

Look of the Day- Boho Chic

1) Vegan Leather Double-Strap Tote Bag available at Urban Outfitters- $69

2) Tube Maxi Dress available at Old Navy- $29.94

3) Summer Behavior Wedge available at Nasty Gal- $88

4) Layered Ombre Bib Necklace available at Urban Outfitters- $28

Look of the Day- Saucy in Stripes

1) Citrus Grove Coral Color Block Shift Dress available at LuLu's- $40

2) Colorblocked Double Strand Necklace available at Anthropologie- $268

3) Darling Pump available at Nasty Gal- $152

4) Merona Satchel available at Target- $29.99

Springing Into Spring With Pastels & Florals

One thing I love about springtime is the warmer weather. I don't do well with cold, at all. Often when I'm complaining about how cold winter can be people often think I must be from the south or out west. But nope! I've been living in the northeast all my life. I guess I'm just a wimp!!!

When the warmer weather comes around so do the pretty spring dresses! This year I'm loving the floral prints that are out there. What is surprising is that I'm actually loving pastel floral prints. When I look through the sea of black that is my wardrobe, I'll find colors and prints here and there...but they are always bright and bold. I can honestly say that I don't think I own anything in a pastel shade.

But my wardrobe might have to start to change, as I am head over heels for these super cute and feminine pastel dresses! Don't you just love them???

Tea Cupcake Dress available at ModCloth- $67.99

Painting The Roses Dress available at Nasty Gal- $68

Oasis Dress In Floral Postcard Print available at ASOS- $135.64 $94.95

Field of Poppies Floral Print Dress available at LuLu's- $47

Lucca Couture Floral Dress available at Nordstrom- $58

Look of the Day- Blue Zebra

1) Sparkled Vervain Chandeliers available at Anthropologie- $108

2) Hive & Honey Long Sleeve Henley Blouse available at Piperlime- $49

3) Jordan Skinny Jeans available at Nasty Gal- $90

4) Everly Suede Pumps available at J. Crew- $245

5) Duo Date Black and White Striped Clutch available at LuLu's- $36

Must Love Fashion Websites

I have to admit, I do the majority of my shopping online. I can hear you now, "but Diane you live in NYC...why would you do this?" There are a few reasons for my madness:

1) I hate dealing with crowds and lines.
2) I feel like I'm such a common size that often I have a hard time finding my size in stores. Seems like when I go to an actual store there is always an abundance of size 0 or size 14...and nothing close to what I wear.
3) What I hate most about shopping in a busy area like NYC is that sometimes the stores are a mess. Not always, but depending where you go...it's just a disaster.
4) I don't have to carry things home with me if I just order online.
5) Sometimes I just hate trying things on...

Online shopping is so much easier! Don't you agree?

Here are the online shopping sites that I'm currently obsessing over. Now I'm not saying they are new...but they are new to me, so maybe they will be new to some of you as well.

Nasty Gal- This site is part up and coming designers and part vintage.

Castor & Pollux- Casual, yet refined...and some of the best accessories you will find.

Proper Topper- They have a little bit of everything, but a large selection of hats. So if you need a hat you gotta check them out!

Les Nouvelles- Versatile, functional, and fashionable...and the website has a fantastic layout.

OTTE- Luxury style meets contemporary designs...they have a number of stores in NYC (their newest one is right near my apartment), but their website lets you have the opportunity to purchase their items without being in the Big Apple.


HAPPY SHOPPING!!!

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