Showing posts with label occasion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label occasion. Show all posts

Occasion Outfitting - the Summer Concert or Festival

Summer is the time when your favorite musical artist or annual festival comes up and you have three things in mind: how do I look great, feel comfortable, and stay cool during this heat wave!  Trust me, this is something I have been trying to accomplish for years.  As a "sweataholic" I know that it's hard to stay cool without showing up in your bathing suit.  Here's what I recommend.

1. A Cotton Dress - Cotton Dresses are perfect for the summer weather.  I love the maxi look, but sometimes that's not as cool as a simple shorter version.  It's a breathable fabric that's comfy and machine washable with you start to glisten or someone spills something on you.

Soft Joie Rosemary Dress, $128

Gap Strapless Ikat Dress, $64.95

Old Navy Maxi Tube Dress, $32.50

2. Flat Sandals - When you're not comfortable - it shows.  Most of these festivals and concerts will be outdoors, and you won't want to wear heels.  I recommend a sandal with a back - flip flops are great but you can easily trip on them.  You never know what kind of terrain you'll encounter or how the weather will affect it.  

UGG Nayami Sandals, $140

Old Navy Braided Rope Sandals, $22.94

3. A Fun Hat - With the UV rays, you'll want to protect your skin.  Sure, you can apply the SPF but I always get burnt on my head!  It's the worst - you try to blow dry your hair and it feels terrible and then when your skin starts to flake you look like you have a serious case of dandruff!  

Bop Basics Floppy Fedora, $70


Merona Coconut Buckle Hat, $12.99


4. Sunglasses - Sunglasses are a fun way to enhance any look.  Go for a casual look like aviators or a dramatic oversized pair.  It will look great!  

Marc by Marc Jacobs Oversized Aviators, $98

House of Harlow 1960 Carey Sunglasses, $125

Throw on some chunky jewlery and you are good to go.  You have the perfect summer outfit that looks effortless and chic.  Watch out Sienna Miller!  


Occasion Outfitting - the Summer Wedding

Ahh...love is in the air.  And if you're like me the newness wears off as soon as you realize - "Great, I have to buy a new outfit."  My mom always laughs at this - but let's face it...when your same circle of friends is always getting married and you have 5 weddings in one summer you don't want to wear the same outfit to all of them.  With technology these days even poor Kate Middleton has been ripped to pieces in tabloids for wearing the same DVF skirt several times.  We call that normal, but when you're getting your picture taken apparently it's a no-no.

Well here are three looks I've come up with for the perfect wedding get up.  All at different values.  Hopefully one of them will tickle your fancy or will give you the inspiration to dredge through the dressing rooms and find that weekend get up!

Under $500

Nanette Lepore Ruffled Dress, $348 (nordstrom)

Tinley Road Liam Shoe, $34.50 - sale (piperlime)


SR Squared by Sondra Roberts Clutch, $46 (piperlime)

Kate Spade Gum Drop Stud, $38

Spring Street Design Group Adjustable Statement Ring, $18

Total: $484.50 (+tax)



Under $250

Lilly Pullitzer Emily Crew Dress - $98


Unlisted by Kenneth Cole Life Long Bond, $59 (piperlime)

Cara Accessories Colored Stone Bangle, $28 (nordstrom)

Tinley Road Flower Stud Earring, $16.00 (piperlime)



Shireleah Devon Clutch, $16.99 (target)



Total: $217.99 (+tax)



Under $100

Women's Cross-Front Babydoll Dress, $13.99


Strappy Leatherette Cone Heels, $26.80 (forever21)

Cluster Collar Necklace, $12.80 (forever21)


Cascading Earrings, $4.80 (forever21)

Textured Bangle Set, $4.80 (forever21)

Patent Croco Flat Clutch, $11.80 (forever21)

Total: 74.99 (+ tax)

So as you can see, it's more than possible to look fabulous at any summer feat on any budget - promise!