June 8, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
From our friends at thefind.com:
Floral, ruffles, studs, and more – many of this season’s swim trends are about as girly as girly can get! But if frills and flowers and sparkles aren’t your thing (or you’re just plain sick of ‘em), not all hope is lost, and your swimsuit style doesn’t have to cramped all summer! Sport-inspired swimwear is making waves this season, and modern takes on the athletic aesthetic are definitely designed for fashion, not function! The tomboy look has never looked better, as demonstrated by this summer’s array of color-blocked bikinis and zipped-up one-pieces that certainly doesn’t skimp on the sex appeal. Who knew that scuba wear could look so sultry? Shop some of my favorite sporty swimwear in the links below!
From left to right: One Teaspoon Everyone Says Marley Bottom, Nasty Gal Quest Bikini, MARC by Marc Jacobs Limited Edition Glide Skin Scuba Maillot, and Sperry Top-Sider Cross Back Bikini.
– Alexandra Gambardella
June 7, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
Ditch the rubber flip flops and pick up a more stylish option this summer! Naya Shoes has a tightly edited selection of summer footwear, but when heading to the beach and especially on vacation, combine comfort, quality, and style with the Naya Helena style ($120). A cushioned insole and rubber outsole guarantees a comfortable walk from the dunes to the boardwalk, and don’t forget to top off your “soaking up the rays” look with a stylish yet all-important head protector, such as this BCBGeneration Striped Fedora, $32 and a plush, vibrant option for drying off, like this Nautica Cabana Beach Towel. Refreshing and updating your beach basics is a great way to get ready for, and look forward to, long summer days (hopefully) ahead!
June 6, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
Easily dress to impress this summer courtesy of Rent the Runway. Continuing in its mission to give everyone insider access to designer dresses at prices that won’t break the bank, the Summer Style Pass from Rent the Runway lets women rent three complete outfits for a flat rate of $225 or just $75 per outfit until the end of August. Each outfit includes a dress in the renter’s primary size, a backup size to guarantee a perfect fit and a choice of jewelry or a handbag to accessorize the look. With all the money you save on dresses you can afford to have more summer adventures while you stay stylish all season long. So before you head to your next big summer party, be sure to sign up for the Summer Style Pass at renttherunway.com/summerpass.
P.S. — You can now shop MAGNUM Gold?! Collection, which launched today, and get 50% off the collection through June 20th using the code: GMA50GOLD. This collection has about 60 golden dresses and 20 accessories with a stunning, exclusive, ready-to-wear version of the 24-karat gold dress designed by Zac Posen and seen in the film “As Good As Gold?!” worn by Caroline Correa and featuring Joe Manganiello.
May 31, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
From our friends at thefind.com:
Vests have been the hot style commodity over the past year – shearling-lined styles and puffy down vests kept us warm (and fashionable) during the chilly winter months, then military and cargo-style vests helped us edge up and dress down our favorite flirty dresses during the spring. Now, for the second half of the year, the moto trend is back, serving up various layering-friendly styles that can easily transition from summer to fall, and go far beyond the bad-ass biker babe look. From lightweight denim versions to more sophisticated takes on the classic leather style, and even a tweed moto vest, it’s hard not to love the versatility of these modern takes on our favorite moto-inspired layering piece! Check out some of my favorites in the links below.
From left to right: R13 Moto Vest, Splendid Chambray Moto Vest, Rebecca Taylor Tweed Moto Vest, and Haute Hippie Leather Moto Vest.
– Alexandra Gambardella
