Style For Style - Summer

The summer months, ah yes.  The sun on my skin, the warm breeze combing through my hair, and the lightness that comes when wearing the perfect outfit is... divinely priceless.

I don't know what it is about this year but I've been obsessed with maxi dresses.  Even though it's long and out of the ordinary sun dress that shows a lot of skin, it feels good to wear and has this classy and elegant feel to it.  I've been voraciously trying on maxi dress after maxi dress trying to find the perfect fit and have actually FINALLY gone shopping for myself.  Wow, it only took about 6 months!  But I've also been nostalgic of the beach and walking a board walk since we don't have any here.  It's too bad.  But yes, I'm also in love with the color blue and its family (reminds me of the Florida Keys), orange, and gold!!! What a summery combination!

Style-For-Style Saturday: Country Flare

{ Dress $44.50 -- Cowgirl Hat $12.99 -- Scarf $19.90 -- Jean Jacket $32.95 }

{ Bangles $19.99 -- Earrings $3.80 -- Ring $29.98 -- Boots $41.99-- Lip Gloss $7.00 }

Style-For-Style SaturdayRomantic Vintage Inspired

Besides the Classic Style, another style I am growing to love is the vintage romantic look. It has a feel of innocence, cleanliness, and a euro flare to it. Of recent, the coloures and prints that I've observed in retail are light pastels and floral patterns. Gorgeous. I'm definitely ready for Spring 2011.

Style-For-Style SaturdaySpring Must-Haves

SPRING MUST HAVES: trench coat, leopard print flats, white handbag, silk square scarf, big sunglasses.

There are a few things I don't mind spending a little extra money on, one of which is a nice coat or a jacket. Right now my fashion obsessions are trench coats 01, 02 and leopard flats 01, 02.  I think I'll actually make a purchase tonight. Lately my style seems to have evolved to European and American Classic because the pieces are timeless and have a minimalistic feel.

Style-For-Style Saturday: Michelle Obama

Tahari ASL Women's Side Tab Sheath $35.99 -- Black Cardigan $9.97 -- Black Sequin Belt $5.80

Franco Sarto View Open Toe Pumps $39.99 -- Two Way Satchel $24.50 -- Pearl Necklace $44.49

Pearl Earrings $22.00 -- Black Face Silver Watch $45.00

A few things to note, the dress in the pictures is different from the dress that is linked. Due to HOT PINK being the upcoming IT color (not to mention hot pink sheath dresses) for the spring season, the demands have gone up and what was originally chosen is now out of stock. Heidi Klum gracing the cover of this month's Lucky Magazine with a like dress in a like color does not exactly help availability either. Nonetheless I found another similar dress for a not too shabby price. 

In light of Black History month, First Lady Michelle Obama is featured in this week's Style-For-Style Saturday. Her fashion sense is quite interesting and I love the 1960's flare to most of her ensembles. Although, I'm not too keen with her signature belt-over-cardigan look, I love her other clean, solid looks. Classic.

Style-For-Style Saturday: Alyson Hannigan

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Style-For-Style Saturday - Olivia Palermo

Spiegel Pencil Skirt $59.00 -- Spiegel Black Blazer $39.99 -- Shirred Tunic Tank Top $30.00

Bow Front Ankle Boots $49.99 -- La Regale Clutch $50.00 -- Flower Swag Necklace $44.00

Socialite and ex-cast of the tv series, The City, Olivia Palermo has AH-MAY-ZING style. She was voted best dressed at the end of 2010 and I couldn't agree more. She was featured in a magazine with an amazing yellow top and royal blue crotch pants which was very well put together, so I googled her. Hands down, this girl is my exact style icon! She is not afraid to venture out with color, and likewise, still appear polished, youthful, and chic. From hair to makeup to choice of clothing. Stunning!

Style-For-Style Saturday - Kelly Ripa

Signature Fit Lindsey Refined Cuffed Cropped Pants $19.49 -- Asymmetrical Neck Blouse $30.40
Marc Jacob's Necklace $48.000 -- Lightweight 3/4 Cardigan $24.94
Bow Front Platform Heels $24.00 -- Pocket Hobo Bag $79.99

Busy girl, Kelly Ripa is this week's fashionista. I couldn't find any plaid ankle pants for a good price, so I opted for a classic black trousers. Same situation with her tie-neck teal blouse that I absolutely adore.

Pretty soon Kelly will be hosting without Regis (so sad that he is retired), but I'm excited to see who she is going to work with next. She's such an awesome, genuine actress. She had me at One Life To Live, circa 1992.

Style-For-Style Saturday - Olivia Wilde

❤ Tammy Mars Women's Purple Cap-sleeve Surplice Dress $21.99 ❤ Merino Wool Cardigan $39.99  ❤
❤ Bumper Women's Foxy Sandals $32.00 ❤ Big Buddha Tuxedo Clutch $51.99 ❤
❤ Black Beauty's Channel Set Y Style Necklace $28.50 ❤ Wired Heart Ring $18.00 ❤

Leading Lady of the movie Tron: Legacy, Olivia Wilde, is on her way to becoming an A-list actress with her talent and dynamic, versatile beauty - a quality many actresses cant pull off. Olivia was featured in the cover of Lucky Magazine exactly one year ago (January 2010) and the above is a featured ensemble within its pages, however she sports a look that could still be worn today. I absolutely love everything abut it.

I miss fashion. Everything I've been doing for the past eight years seems to stem off of logic more so than creativity because logic is much more economical and most often intangible than material. My brain is also at mental capacity that it begs for the arts. I want to make something, build something, and manage a home improvement project! I want to whip out my sewing machine, my glue gun, and my art supplies. I want to buy an electronic drill, tools, and roam around depot stores (Lowes is my favorite). I miss coloring outside the box and blowing off a day (Sunday) to be spontaneous. There's just so much going on right now, but there's a time and place for everything. I can hardly wait. Did I mention that I'm preparing and studying hardcore for the CPA exam? So help me God...

Style-For-Style Saturday

Nicole Richie graced the cover of this month's Lucky Magazine. I received my copy in the mail at lunch today but haven't yet browsed through the pages. Its been one of those days. But nonetheless, she has come a long way since her, Simple Life days and this is the third outfit of hers that has caught my eye (even though she didn't put it together).

Nicole has a boho, rock star, glam, classic style to her that adds on to my ever expanding fashion repertoire. It's always fun to see what she is going to wear because it's never dull - it's always fun, edgy and interesting.

Her look in the cover screams spring season! And spring season I can not wait for.

Nicole's look:

Coral frill side shantung top $40.00 ❖ Closet purple colour skirt $31.00 ❖ Bumper Women's Kvass 04 Platform Sandal $20.00 ❖ Edwina Quilt fabric flap over bag $38.00 ❖ Pressed Feather And Circle Ring $4.80 ❖ Smooth and Textured Bangle Set $1.50 ❖ Essie Nail polish: Sugar Daddy $8.00

Style-for-Style Saturday - Kate Middleton

❖ Black Net Saucer Hat With Fathers $37.11 ❖ Coffee Date Clutch $24.99 ❖ Suede Pumps $45.00 ❖
❖ Closet Blue Gather Front Dress $38.98 ❖ Little Black Blazer $42.99 ❖ Rhinestone Bangle Bracelet $6.80 ❖
❖ Inspired Sapphire Ring $39.95 ❖ Large Teardrop Pendent $5.80 ❖

Kate Middleton is the Princess Diana of our generation. I LOVE the royals and their sophisticated sense of fashion. I'm sure that Princess to be Kate has a stylist for royal public relations, and whoever it is is doing a brilliant job. I will definitely be monitoring Kate's style.

In all other news, HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!

Style-for-Style Saturday - Hilary Duff

Old Navy Womens Facet-Button Cardigans, $26

VIGOSS Collection Womens Denim Leggings, $25

TONI STILETTO, $20

The Knightsbridge by Marc B**, 39 GBP

Lacquered Flower Ring W/ Rhinestones, $7.80

Oasis Jewellery| Black Ribbon Pearl Bracelet Set | Womens Fashion..., 10 GBP

Rhinestone Bow Ring, $4.80

Bow and pearl stretch bracelet, 25 GBP

Ensemble de bracelets en m, $6.80

Wrapped Hoop Earrings, $4.80

House of Harlow 1960 Gold Plated Pave Thin Stack Ring, $42

Dark grey box pleat scarf, 12 GBP

If I could raid a celebrity's closet, it would be Hilary Duff's. She has great taste, usually of simple clean lines and solid colors. She makes it look so easy all the time. As far as her shoes, I could not, for the life of me, find it anywhere. I'm sure it's over $500+ as unique and as gorgeous as it is. *Swoon* But her outfit is easy to find anywhere for cheap! Loving this!

Style-for-Style Saturday - Camilla Belle

My philosophy is that you don't have to go broke to look as good as the stars. It is possible to look stunning at even less than a quarter of the cost, you just need to browse the sales racks, and if you're buying online, hit up those promotional codes and coupons.

Above is one of the classiest actresses that I admire, Camilla Belle. She has elegance and a timeless beauty. I am loving her outfit, the only thing I would change is the BIG HOBO bag. I'm just not into digging into a big bag frantic to find needed things that got buried at the very bottom.

On a side note, I went to my salon yesterday to inquired about a perm. I was set on getting one then completely chickened out when penciling in my appointment. Basically, a perm would make life easier by just slapping on some mousse, blow dry and done!! It usually takes me 30 minutes to do my hair with a curling iron, flat iron, or hot rollers. It gets quite old. I just need to get over it and brave it out. I'm just scared of a hair disaster.

The links are provided below:

Garden of Sweden Dress: $44.99 click here

Sidewalk Stroll Jacket: $74.99 click here

DEUX LUX: King Hobo Pyramid Handbag $89.00 $34.98 (sale) click here

NINE WEST: ALUMUND $89.00 $49.99 (sale) click here

FLAP HOOP EARRINGS: $10.00 click here

FREDFLARE RING $10.00 click here