Saturday in July

With a cool wind and some drizzle here are a couple options to style your summer maxi!

Maxi Dress, Scarf and Vest: Gap
Jewelry: Drama in Edina
Watch: Marc Jacobs

Today's Outfit

With chilly July temps pulled out jeans! I finally jumped on the colored denim bandwagon....I tried on at least 50 pairs of colored denim before I found this red pair. I LOVE them!!!!

 

Red Denim: Lauren Conrad at Kohl's

Top: Jack at Stephanie's in St. Paul

Black Bandeau: Drama in Edina

Bracelet: Banana Republic

Sandals: Steve Madden

Style Watch: Denim

Fall clothing lines are starting to hit your favorite stores...here are the

 Top 6 Fall Denim Trends!!

Military:

Left: Kim Kardashian wearing military denim Right: Military denim by Sanctuary

 

 

Zipper Detail:

Left: Forever 21 Jeans. Right: Model wearing Rag and Bone Jeans.

 

Moto:

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in moto style

 

Faded Black:

Left: Model wearing faded black jeans. Right: Current/Elliott Faded Jeans
 

 

 

Subtle Rips:

Left: Joe' Jeans. Right: Nikki Reed with subtle rips

Coated: 

Shay Mitchell wearing the coated denim trend

 

 

 

 

 

Which denim trend will you try this fall?!

 

 

Trend Spot: Polka Dots

Polka Dots take a serious approach to play this season in chic navy, black and white. Try a fearless mix of dots and stripes or add a bit of spot-on color to your monochrome look with a crimson red pump! I found a ton of polka dot pieces at the Gap....take a look!

Adding bright yellow to a black and white polka dot dress

Black and white shorts with a bright pair of flats                 

Love how the polka dot t-shirt still looks chic with jean shorts

 

In case you need new pj's I found some with polka dots!!        

 

 

Can't forget about accessories: Sandals, Scarves and Socks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Steals

The temperatures may be spiking, but these sultry summer looks will help you play it cool!

1. Maxi Dress: Banana Republic, $140

2. Handbag: Piperlime.com, $49

3. Sandals: Vince Camuto, $98

4. Necklace: The Loft, $29

 

 

1. Top: French Connection, $99

2. Pants: J. Crew, $39

3. Ring: Lulus, $11

4. Sandals: Chinese Laundry, $69

5. Crossover Bag: Danielle Nicole NYC, $48

 

 

 

Shorts: Old Navy, $15

 

Top: Willow Clay, $78

 

 Bracelets: RJ Graziano, $75

 

 

Have fun shopping!

 

Alison

 

 

 

 

Summer Must Haves

Five Necessary Accessories You Shouldn't be Without!

1. Gleaming Jewelry: Shine on in timeless chain bracelets and necklaces

Bracelet from Banana Republic

2. Lightweight Scarves: Give your style a boost with gauzy scarves in pretty prints

Scarf from The Loft (Yes, there are parrots on it!!!)

3. Bright Bags: Try a tote in an eye-catching color to complete your look

4. Chic Sandals: Step into summer with strappy wedges

(Piperlime.com)

5. Classic Sunglasses: Eternally cool, nothing says summer like a pair of iconic shades

The Loft

 

 

 

 

 

Obsessed with my lightweight scarf from Gap!!

 

 

 

Alison

 

 

 

 

Perfect Wardrobe Solution: The Maxi

The length commands attention, it can be dressed up or down, and its easygoing fit means you won't wilt like a lily on a 90-degree day.

 

I love how simple it is to accessorize a maxi: Long necklace and sandals during the day and beautiful earrings and espadrilles for evening!

 

My Favorite Maxi-Target (last summer)

How do you wear your maxi?

 

 

 

 

 

Alison

 

 

 

Sorry I have been MIA....but I'm back! Get ready for some fun summer outfits that will cover all of your activities!

 

 

 

Alison