Summer

Since the seasons are changing, it has been quite the challenge to find the "perfect" look these days. Earlier this week, we talked about spring casual outfits, but there's one great spring look that we didn't mention: blazers! Until the weather is adequate for the more revealing summer wear, which we have been craving all winter, we find blazers are the perfect fashion piece to make any outfit look super trendy and complete! Plus, the look as been all over the runways.

Although prints are very "in" for the Spring/Summer 2014  season, a very minimalistic approach was taken by designers when it comes to blazers. As you can see above, a pastel blazer can be worn with shorts, a skirt, pants, or even a romper, and still look fabulous for day-to-day wear. A huge bonus by adding a blazer is you can still look great without a tremendous amount of trying or over doing-it by getting too dressed up. It will always have you looking both classic AND classy. The blazer is also the perfect piece of clothing to throw on after work for an event or special dinner!

As you can see, this light jacket can be paired with any type of outfit and it doesn't have to be plain. From striped to polka dots, everything works for Spring 2014! If you want to wear pants, shorts or a skirt, a blazer if the perfect complement, and is the easiest way to dress an outfit up or down. If it's colder out on the night of your prom, you could even throw a blazer on over your prom dress for a cute extra layer! It's always fun to dress a blazer up with a less "business-y" look like a prom dress, as it makes for stand-out contrasts. How are you wearing your blazer this spring? Let us know, we would love to find out!

Labor Day Weekend is upon us, and the official first day of Fall may be only a month away, but it's still Summer and we have a lot more sun to still take in! Plus, with how popular the white trend has been, Labor Day definitely won't be the last day you can rock the color for this year! That's why we're picking out our favorite white cocktail dresses so you can make sure to have a White Hot American Summer right through the end of the season and into the Fall (and maybe even the Winter). And, of course, make sure to finish the Summer off right by watching Wet Hot American Summer!

Tony Bowls Shorts style TS21302 is a strapless chiffon short a-line cocktail dress with a sweetheart neckline, center gathered bodice with knot accent, hand-beaded natural waistline, and a softly gathered skirt. It's a sweet and sophisticated look for a summer formal event or even Homecoming.

Illusion and sheer fabric has been all over the red carpet lately, and we especially love the look when paired with black or white. The combo exudes both sexiness and elegance, and Ciara certainly proved that lately at the VMAs! To wear the look in the Summertime or at Homecoming, we love Night Moves style 6603. It's a short cocktail dress that has an illusion Continue reading →

Before you start packing up your summer clothes and start making room for fall fashion trends (and Homecoming, of course), make sure you're not storing something that can be used for any season! There's so many different staple trends, from handbags to your nails, that you shouldn't be afraid to wear and re-wear, no matter what the season may be. So, read on to learn what trends you can easily transition from your Summer wardrobe into Fall...and even Winter and Spring!

Crossbody Bags

 

Why pack away your favorite crossbody bag? Crossbody bags fit perfectly with the over-sized sweater trend for Fall! They're also perfect to hold any little items you need for class, such as pens, pencils, and highlighters. The best part, though, is that since they're cross body, the weight is more evenly distributed, making them not super heavy to carry. Perfect for walking around campus! All of the bags listed above are from dELiA's and they're $19.90 each; such a great price!

Neon Accented Nails:

Everyone knows that Fall is all about rocking neutral colors on your nails, but we loved the neon trend during summer so much, that we decided to carry it over to Fall with our own little spin. Mix your favorite natural color with your favorite neon shade, and bam! The bright and bold neon is the perfect design to make those nails pop!

Graphic Tees:

Graphic tees are the perfect statement piece for any outfit! You can wear them with a skirt, jeans or even leggings! Graphic tees let your true interests and personalities shine through without you having to say a word. The ones above are perfect for both the nerd and fashionista in you!

What's your staple season-to-season piece of clothing or accessory? Leave us a comment below and let us know!

Ever had a free day and wondered what you could do to keep yourself occupied? Here are a few fun summer activities to ensure you spend your day off the best way possible!

Have a breakfast party! Invite a group of your friends over and experiment with new breakfast recipes. This is a perfect way to bring people together and brainstorm other activities that may interest the group. Perhaps a morning bike ride or walk?

Watch an entire series (of your choice) on Netlflix (we recommend Pretty Little Liars, if you're looking for some ideas)! Make yourself some microwaveable popcorn, pick up some ice cream and call it a day! You could also invite some friends over to have a "Netflix day," once a week, to ensure you finish out each season.

Enjoy the articles in Seventeen Magazine! Bring the newest Seventeen magazine issue with you to your beach visit or curl up in your air conditioned room and enjoy the advise Seventeen has to offer! You could also join Seventeen magazine's book club!

If you're heading off to college this year, you can search for some great dorm DIY's! College is very expensive, so something as simple as what's pictured above would cost about $10.00 and look adorable hanging on your dorm wall. All you need is crayons, glue, a blow dryer and a canvas board. First glue the crayons to the board in any order you prefer then simply hold the blow dryer over the crayons until they start to melt. This simple project allows lots of room for you to add your own flavor and spice it up! If you still have a few more years until college,  this would be perfect for an "Art's and Crafts Day" with a group of your friends.

What are some things that you like to do on your day off? What keeps you occupied the best? Comment below to share!

We recently made a blog post about ways to avoid the summer heat and humidity and one of the ways included going to the movies! A movie date with friends, family or a significant other is definitely exciting and something to look forward to! If you're stuck on what you should see, here are some summer blockbusters that you need to check off your movie list!

Number one on our list is definitely The Great Gatsby! The Great Gatsby premiered on May 10, 2013. It's a very modern translation of the classic literature book from the Flapper Era, however, it still represents the "Classic" feel that is portrayed in the book. Definitely a must-see, especially if you love fashion! And, if after seeing the movie, you decide you want to rock that 1920s look, just check out our blog post on fashion inspiration from The Great Gatsby.

No matter how old you are, you are never too old to see a Pixar movie! Ever since Monsters Inc. first came out, everyone has been anxiously waiting for a sequel (or in this case a prequel)! Thankfully, on June 21, 2013 Monsters University premiered. It's a great family movie and it will keep you laughing the whole way through!

Grown Ups was a HUGE success in 2010, therefore, it's no surprise that they made a sequel to the movie! Grown Ups 2 premiered on July 12, 2013. This movie is full of laughs and great actors. I mean, how could it not be funny? Adam Sandler is in it! He is one of the funniest actors and he also produced the movie! If you're a fan of comedy I would definitely suggest seeing Grown Ups 2!

Who isn't a fan of magic? I know I am! Now You See Me premiered on May 31, 2013 and it focuses on four magicians who pull off some pretty extreme magic tricks, like robbing a bank. This movie will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat, and it has a very unexpected ending. But, then again, when it comes to magicians you should expect the unexpected, right?

Lastly, One Direction: This Is Us, has many many people (especially their girl fandom) looking forward to seeing what concert life is like for the boy band. Following in the footsteps of Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus and other artists, the movie will be revolving around their life on tour. It should definitely be interesting and very insightful! The movie premiers on August 30, 2013 and we're definitely looking forward to it.

What are some movies you're looking forward to seeing this summer?

Last week we talked about great summer nail trends to try out, and two of them that we're loving are neon and ombre. Well, this #ManicureMonday we're combining those two trends, because it doesn't get much better than a look with both neon AND ombre in it! We've been loving all of the ways you can rock neon in your outfits and on your nails, but with ombre being such a big hit lately, too, we asked...why separate the trends?? So, here's something we've been completely obsessing over: the neon ombre manicure! And, best yet, if you're looking to pair your new neon ombre nails with your next formal outfit, read on for our favorite match-ups.

Lime green is definitely taking the fashion world by storm! We love how this fashionista paired the lime green with a white undertone - it allows the color to really pop! Love the lime green look and want to bring it to your next formal event? We have a lime green dress here at Continue reading →

Summer 2013 is officially in full-swing and it's time to take out those bikinis from last year and buy some new ones for this year! If you're having a hard time deciding which type of bathing suit you want to purchase, or which would look best on your body type, here are the hottest styles so far from the 2013 season!

Floral patterns have been taking over in the fashion world, from swim suits to dresses. So, of course, we weren't surprised to see this vintage floral pattern spread across this High Waist Bikini. High Waist bikini's are great for every shape and size! They definitely flatter your curves as well as accentuate your body type! This High Waist bathing suit can be found at WildFoxCouture.com

Corset-Like bathing suit tops! These particular tops are great for girls with small to medium size busts. Of course, just like on bathing suits, anything with a corset shape is always figure flattering for all body types. The tops fit tight, and in this bathing suit case it provides bra-like cups for the bust to fit into. This item can be found at www.Delias.com.

Crop bathing suit tops! The cropped-top look is perfect for any bust size! It fits similar to a t-shirt and gives you a form fitting feel but a loose look! The crop bathing suit top is extremely popular this summer, especially for teenage girls. This bathing suit can be found at www.Macys.com.

What are your favorite bathing suit trends this year? Comment below to share!

Summer is in full swing - the temps are high, the sun is shining and it's time to get that summer glam! The popular nail trends of Summer 2013 are bold bright neon colors and lots of funky nail art to spice things up! We've also seen some ombre work that looks amazing. Need some inspiration? Read on to see some of our favorite looks that we found on Pinterest.

Bright and Bold Neon Nails

Summertime is all about being bright and bold: from the summer sun, to cute bikinis. So, why not bring some bold color to your nails? Whether you want to rock one color, or spice things up with some patterns and texture, there's plenty of way to wear neon on your nails.

We just LOVE the idea of picking one bright neon color, and letting it speak for itself. Adding cute beads like on the pink nails above is a perfect way to add a touch of glam.

Looking for a little more funk in your neon nails? Try out these fun designs above! If you have the skills, go for creating the nail art yourself, or just bring a picture to your nail salon.

Want to really shine bright like the sun? Try a different neon color on each nail! The texture in this nail design adds a even new dimension to the neon nail look - it's definitely a hot look to rock!

Ombre Nails

Ombre is our favorite trend of this summer! From cute ombre dresses to ombre nails, it's a simply stunning and totally on-trend look to rock. These ombre looks above are so perfect for summer because of their colors; pink and teal look so sophisticated together, and an ombre blue style has us yearning for the ocean!

Printed Nails

Want to spice up your nail look even more than neon and ombre? Try some fun summertime nail art! Rhinestones, floral or whatever your heart desires will have you putting a smile on your face every time you look at your nails.

Want to see some of our other favorite nail designs? Head over to our Prom Nails Pinterest board - it's full of designs not only perfect for Prom, but also for Summer, Holidays, and even Homecoming! Have fun browsing all the looks, and just make sure to bring a photo of your favorite designs with you when you go to your local nail salon.