From our friends at CollegeCandy.com:

I am a firm believer that everyone should be able to wear sailor-inspired clothing even if they haven’t been on a boat once this entire summer (which just so happens to be the story for this girl). Nautical style is so crisp and outdoorsy; a total breath of fresh sea air. And when you’re on a boat, there’s nothing better than nautical duds with your flippy floppies.

It’s no wonder whenever I see a simplistic dress dipped in royal blues, crimson reds and whites I can barely keep it from eating up my credit card bills. But if you (like my dear self) are tired of digging in the diminishing sale racks in J-Crew for the key-nautical piece, CollegeCandy has scrounged up some prime pieces to accompany you in your next Christopher Columbus excursion this summer.  I mean, boat cruise. Or, you know, just brunch….

This sleeveless striped dress keeps things light and easy for summer.  It looks comfortable and essential for a easy-peesie day against the comfy leather seats of your boat.

These shorts are perfect for a naughty-cal summer. The breezy pintuck pleating and sailor style button waste will look flattering and sharp.  It would look great with any tucked in button up and oh-so-sweet flats.

You can take nautical to the club with this a-symmetrical neckline zexy number.  Blue looks so fab on everyone and the (cheap) cost of hugging your curves? $10.50.  You are going to need caution tape to keep dudes from dropping to their knees when they see you and getting your dress dirty.

Casual. Comfortable. Crisp.  Three c-words I can’t see passing up.  This short-sleeve knit dress with a finished bubble hem is just that.  And with the removable tie belt, it’s totally versatile. Woo-wee!

Two things about this dress that will have you typing your VISA card number on your keyboard frantically:
1. How adorable.
2. It’s $7.99. I repeat, $7.99!

At a modest price of $14.99 this potential swimsuit cover-up looks comfy, fashionable and vintage nautical.  Wear over your swimsuit on a windy day and you have yourself an outfit! I love the unique button design near the neck and the crisp, white cuffs. Get at it.

Already folks, another cute pair of shorts and another removable (faux leather) belt.  These shorts look nicely tailored and would look great with a striped shirt and a summer scarf.

I understand rompers can be a little scary, but this one is too adorbz to turn your nose up at.  It’s $14.99, casual and ideal for county fair season. I can see a foot-long (hot dog, sicko) in my hands already.

Tags: 8 under $20, nautical trends, nautircal theeme

Yesterday I was able to spend some time on a conference/video chat with L.L. Bean’s Creative Director Alex Carleton, who talked about mining the LL bean archives of over 100 years to gather inspiration for the new fall 2010  L.L. Bean Signature collection.

Alex said editing was the biggest challenge for the fall line – “Where to start and where to begin; the great thing about the company is that there are all these decades that we can draw inspiration from, and looking at the decades so that they can inform our design process today. Defining New England style, based in the outdoors, preppy yet rustic, versatility, a collection that can take you from the country to the city,” were all key elements that he noted.
He also named Ali MacGraw as inspiration, who looked and personified the style of the line. Otherwise, the style for fall is natural, rich colors, classic styling, tailored fit, retro prints and patterns, and the line overall is based on mix and match.
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Bridal trends over the past few seasons have been veering away from conservative and adding more non-traditional details, ranging from shorter hemlines, color-infused details to tiers of ruffles and rosettes.  One look that’s still going strong is old school, red-carpet glamour with a mix of over-the-top runway.  Think movie sirens like Ava Gardner, Marlene Dietrich and Liz Taylor with a lil’ Dior thrown in for fall wedding dresses.  Luxurious fabrics, faux-fur and gathered trains with embellished crystals scream classic vintage movies.  Warm, dusty colors such as pale pink, salmon and lavender have been very dominant for bridesmaid dresses this spring.  For the Melissa Sweet line, red made quite a statement for an alternative to a fairer color palette.  One can assume that this line is referencing the Carolina Herrera Spring 2010 collection  of retro hats and feathers, since these straw fedoras as a bridesmaid accessory are amazing!

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Sketches via Iconix Brand Group

Via Ok! Magazine

Madonna and her 13 year-old daughter Lourdes Leon will be launching their junior clothing and accessories collection, Material Girl, exclusively at Macy’s on August 3rd. The line is greatly influenced by how Madge used to dress but as she said to Us Magazine, “The actual design is all Lola.” Having recently debuted sketches for the affordable Fall 2010 collection, retailing from $12-$40, Material Girl is offering a great mix of fun mini-dresses, skinny jeans, flirty blazers and cute accessories.

Taylor Momsen has also been chosen to be the face of the pop icon’s fashion line. Featuring edgy, rocker-inspired back-to-school items, the 17-year-old singer and actress should be a perfect fit for the teen line.

-Jaimie Sanita

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There are some fabulous looks from Be&D for cruise 2010 with our favorite footwear and handbag finds below. For handbags the color palette is softer than in seasons past with hardware and labored stitching that is a signature of the brand.  For  shoes the looks ranged from chunky heels to caged detailing, with of course the finest leathers and craftsmanship available.

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Remember that post on the lovely MiMi by Sorrelli Industrial Layered Drop Earrings a few weeks ago? Sorrelli was kind enough to give me a pair to wear, and I haven’t taken them out of my lobes since (you can see them on me in this pic from the Fashion 2.0 two year Anniversary party), so it’s about time that I hook up one of the FPD readers with a pair as well! The MiMi by the Sorelli line is the younger sister to the signature line, and is full of great stone and chain-adorned pieces. To win the MiMi by Sorrelli Industrial Layered Drop Earrings, you should:

RULES OF ENTRY:

1) Tell us what your most sentimental piece of jewelry is and why (for example, mine is a jade ring that I wear everyday: it was the last gift I received from my Aunt, and I wouldn’t trade it for a million dollars!)

2) Follow Sorrelli on Twitter OR join the Fashion Pulse Daily Facebook Page (if you’re not already doing so) NOTE: let usk now which one you do, and if it’s twitter, be sure to put your twitter @ handle in the comments with your response to #1!

3) USA entrants only, one entry per person, must be 18 or older.

Good luck!

**Contest ends Wednesday,  August 4th 2010 at 11:59pm. The winner will be selected using Random.org.

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Once August rolls around I start getting sad, and by September 1st, I am downright depressed that summer is pretty much over. By far my favorite season, I attempt to cram in as many outdoor activities as possible, including dining al fresco, heading to a bbq, pool and beach days, as well as walking in comfy sandals for hours,  bicycle rides, and even kayaking on the Hudson River.  Since it’s still July that means there’s time left to plan and take advantage of summer weather fun, so this week I got some great ideas and items to test out thanks to Robert Verdi’s Getaways event (you can watch the live Ustream of it here). He had some great items to share that are his favorite for summer and travel — from his favorites, I have pulled my favorites (which can also make great gifts for those with summer birthdays):

1) Lonely Planet’s New England Trips Book

2) Prime Retail Outlet Shopping (there’s tons of these – most likely one near where you live or will be vacationing along the East Coast)

3) Brooks Brothers Supima Cotton No-Iron Shirts

4) Flight 001 Spacepak Suitcase space reduction bags

5) Bright Lites Carry-on bags from Samsonite (cute colors, and you didn’t really want to pay extra to check your bag, did you?)

6) Red Envelope Tailgating Cooler & Grill Set (super compact, comes in a ‘duffel’ bag)

7) Le Tarte Swimwear Bikinis (super cute, fun prints, perfect coverage)

Last, but probably most important – don’t forget about protecting your skin with Neutrogena Healthy Defense Liquid Moisturizer with SPF 50

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Chatting with Erin Fetherston (photo compliments of Eye4Style)

With Carolyn Hsu of The Daily Obsession and our fab picks at the Juicy store

Last week I spent a magical evening with Erin Fetherston, a fabulous designer and overall wonderfully creative, imaginative woman in order to get to know her better, as well as what’s in store for Juicy with her as guest designer for the next three seasons. Continue Reading »

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