Here's what I'm obsessed with this week:
Shoes! Well I am always obsessed with shoes but
this week in particular I've been on the hunt for "caged" sandals (pictured right by Boutique 9) and an ankle wrap sandal (pictured left by Report Signature.) I am also really
into nude or gray shoes right now I think theseare hot for summer! Wear them dressed up or dressed down, and you'll be totally on! (Both available at bluefly.com)

Alternative Skinnys!

I'm really into this new trend in skinnys, the moto pant and cargos

which are different twists on the jean favorite. The first is the

Houlihan by J Brand pictured left. This skinny cargo is a celebrity favorite!

Wear with a feminine top to balance the masculinity and some heels or gladiators.

I've been seeing alot of this moto style jean for Fall too in all kinds of fabrics

from jeans to ponte fabric! Wear these like you would wear any of your other skinnys but

I would definitely wear with heels!

Printed Blouses!

This spring I am really into these techno printed blouses! They are so now! Wear these with chic simple black dress shorts and flats or heels. You could also wear them with white or black distressed skinny jeans. I like the idea of balancing the femininity with distressed jeans but I think stick to white or black. Keep accessories simple as the blouse has a lot going on. The blouse on the bottom is from Stella McCartney so it will run up your credit card bill but you can find great blouses at asos.com too like the one pictured on the top just make sure the fabric is light and "flowy" and not at all stiff.

Happy Shopping!

Please STOP:

1) Wearing Dansko's-unless you're a nurse or you're on your feet all day for your job do not wear these. They are not for fashion. No I don't care if they are leopard print or patent leather! Save them for wearing with your scrubs!
2) Wearing Ed Hardy-I know I told you all before but I just wanted to reiterate.
3) Wearing outfits that are wrong for your body type. If you're boxy wear a belt to accentuate your waistline, if you're very thin wear all the cute blousey tops that are in right now. If you're overweight you can still dress trendy and feel comfortable at the same time, look for longer tops and forgiving ruffle accents.
4) Saying I'm too old to wear that. Yes, it is important to know how to dress your age but just because you're "middle aged" doesn't mean you have to dress like a frump, it takes skill to know how to incorporate a trend into your wardrobe so get some magazines and some fashionable friends and figure it out. Don't just give up or you'll look like you did!

Fashion is fun, experiment and say yes!

Spring Lips!

I have to tell you about my new lip color faves! I'm loving a hot pink, really glossy lip or a soft coral hue for Spring! Try out my faves: Frisky Summer by Nars and Ever Hip from the Liberty of London collection by M.A.C. Try these out and look hot for Spring! Keep the coral shade updated and prevent an "old lady" look by keeping it glossy and pair with a simple or smoky brown eye. It looks best with a bronzy skin tone so get your spray tan on!

The two things I was obsessed with this week were this white strong shoulder jacket and these super stylish suede platform pumps in blush! Every season or when I see new trends, I get this "must have" feeling about certain items and I recently got that about these two items lol. Hopefully you'll think they're as cute as I do! So now how do you wear these items? The strong shoulder jacket is a bit of a throw back to the 80's but with a futuristic twist so you can wear this like you would wear any blazer- with skinny jeans and heels, with a skirt but only with a sleek style don't try to mix it with a flouncy skirt. It can be worn over a dress too but again with maybe a sheath. Don't overdo the look however, for example I tried this on with a tight fitting skirt that was high waisted and bright blue, super cute but together looked too 80's. The pumps can be worn like you wear any heel, I think the blush shade gives it a sophisticated look that balances out the stripper feel: ) Happy Shopping!

(Find the jacket at Express, shoes by Steve Madden-Nordies)

Jeggings and Skinny jeans for summer!

The legging/jean is so cute and after getting a new shipment of J Brand and Citizens who both make a really cute jegging I've decided to blog about it: ) Do not fear these minature looking jeans, they are really cute on and they stretch! As you can see by the pictures I have posted they can be worn many ways from flats to heels. I like pairing them with a fuller, more blousy top and great heels! You can really dress up these jeggings like Kim Kardashian pictured top left. Try them out today!

(All images from J Brand except far left which are Citizens Avedon-which I carry in the store)