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May 16, 2012

8 Essentials for Memorial Day: 5/28/12

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[Zara Frayed Blazer, $89.90]

Memorial Day Weekend means fun in the sun, good grillin’ and casual chic fashion. Here’s what we are craving right now to make the perfect combination for some memorable weekend outfits.

1. Casual Blazer – A blazer (see above) adds instant sophistication to any outfit. Try with shorts for daytime and over your maxi or mini dress by night.

[Forever 21 Open Weave Fedora, $12.80]

2. Straw Hat- You won’t catch me without a hat this Memorial Day. Wear those natural waves or put your hair up in a loose, on-trend braid.

[J.Crew Deck-Stripe Bandeau Bikini Top $56, Bottom $48]

3. Bikini – I love the green stripes of this “retro-done-right” bikini. Don’t shy away from brights, stripes or patterns this season. Nothing goes better with this look than plenty of SPF!

[Bop Basics Straw Day Tote, $80]

4. Beach Tote – Pack all of your essentials in this functional straw tote with adorable rope detail. And at this price point, you won’t have to feel too guilty if some sunscreen spills inside!

[Soludos Dali Flat Espadrille, $28]

5. Bright Espadrille – Easy and lightweight, these coral espadrilles are the ideal summer weekend shoe.

[J.Crew Faded Chambray Popover, $72]

6. Chambray Shirt – The fading on this chambray popover really amps up the cool factor. Chambray is so in right now and the perfect top to pair with a nautical skirt, white pants or bright shorts.

[NastyGal Twisted Peplum Dress, $58]

7. Transitional Dress –Navy will never do you wrong. The peplum detail gives this classic color a twist.  Throw on a neutral wedge and stacked bangles to make this ensemble out-to-dinner perfect.

[Zara Loose-Fit Open-Work Jumper, $79.90]

8. Open Knit Sweater – Let your bikini peek through by day, and rock this head-to-toe white look by night with neutral sandals and a bright clutch for evening festivities.

-Alana Quagliariello

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March 29, 2012

What To Wear (and Pack): Coachella 2012!

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[NastyGal.com Field Day Dress, Free People Gypsy Lace Dress]

[Zara Long Draped Dress, Forever 21 High-Low Lace Maxi Dress]

The much anticipated Coachella Valley multi -day annual music and art festival is upon us, and now’s the time to ponder your festival fashions. What is the ideal ensemble to rock out, chill hard, and stay looking and feeling cool until sunset? Let FPD help you, devoted attendees, capture the mood of the eclectic line up of indie, rock, hip hop and electronica via our wardrobe essentials for Coachella 2012 (and of course translate this look for any of your concert-going this spring/summer!).

1. The Micro Mini Dress – You will only look hot, thanks to the simplicity of these lace and crochet dresses.

2. The More is More Maxi Dress- Modern, yet exuding feminine sensuality, the maxi dress is ideal for transitioning from day to night.
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May 20, 2010

Neutral Fedoras – Try to Top Them! (thefind.com Guest Post)

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From our friends at thefind.com:

May is the perfect time to lighten up: accessories, shoes, and clothes all take on a breezy lightness that’s in tune with the sunshine and warmer weather. For a saucy finishing touch, borrow from menswear with a jaunty fedora in a neutral shade. In fabric or straw, plain or embellished, the shape adds a playful bit of retro to your look.

Women’s fedoras are dashing and dainty in one, offering a short brim and a high crown for optimum angles. This one simple element adds polish to any outfit, but can also be dressed-down for more casual looks. Go head-to-toe menswear by wearing with a vest, striped shirt and jeans, or mix with a delicate summer dress for a dose of fun Cuban-inspired cool on a hot hot day.

The Wendolyn Fedora by Goorin Bros features silvery feather filigree embroidery that sprouts from a retro polka-dot band in pale blue. Be sure to bend the crown up in the back to see the silky blue fabric too!

Eugenia Kim’s woven straw fedora for Target features a stem of flowers appliquéd to the front, for a touch of texture.

Meanwhile, the Beach Detective fedora from Anthropologie offers a crisp natural straw weave and a simple grosgrain ribbon. But be sure to notice the trompe l’oeil scarab printed on the band to bring you good luck!

When donning your topper, always remember The Chairman, Frank Sinatra: “Cock your hat; angles are attitudes.”

Save on your women’s fedora purchase at Target from TheFind.com’s coupon site