summer 2012

Striped dresses for the spring and summer seasons

 in General Fashion / Trends  tagged dresses / nautical / spring 2012 / summer 2012 by

Stripes are always hot for the spring season as the nautical trend moves into the fashion spectrum each and every spring. For spring and summer 2012, the nautical trend has evolved into the striped trend and it has taken both store shelves, and streets, by storm. Fashionistas everywhere are being spotted in stripes. One of the easy ways to wear the stripe trend is by wearing a striped dress.

Stripes are being shown in every combination possible when it comes to dresses. Multi-colored stripes are popping up as part of the current color trend, as well as traditional nautical stripes in varying shades of blue and white. Designers and brands are also showing one bright color paired with white; giving a modern twist to classic stripes.

Striped dresses are appearing in several different silhouettes for the spring and summer seasons this year. There are flirty, body-conscious silhouettes, 1950’s lady-like styles and casual, tee-shirt dress silhouettes.
We found a few fabulous striped dresses around the web and assembled into the Polyvore set below. Hope you love them! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Colorful flats for spring and summer 2012

 in Shoes / Trends  tagged flats / spring 2012 / summer 2012 by

The warm weather is starting to creep in as spring brings blossoms, sunshine and mini-vacations to the lives of Fashionistas everywhere. As shoppers snap up all the bright colors and pastels they can find, many fashion-savvy women are finding they need a practical, flat soled shoe for picnics in the park, walking through vineyards and spending hours walking through shopping centers.

Spring and summer 2012 has brought beautiful and cheery colors to the fashion world and closets of Fashionistas everywhere. To keep in line with the current color trend, flats for spring and summer 2012 are bright, cheery and ready to mix with all of the bright and pastel colors in a Fashionistas wardrobe.

Every color imaginable is available in flats for the spring and summer season. In addition to solid, bright or pastel hues, flats are also being shown with embellishments. For an edgy touch, there are spunky flats on the market this year with studs, such as Christian Louboutin’s spring flats, and also crystal encrusted satin.

Whether you covet colorful flats, studded flats or blinged-out flats, there is a pair of flats this spring/summer season out there just for you! We found a few of our favorite’s online and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. Hope you love them! Happy shopping and stay fabulous

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Twisted Silver launches the Monocle necklace for spring

 in Eco Chic / General Fashion / Jewelry / Local Designers  tagged necklaces / spring 2012 / summer 2012 / twisted silver / vintage styles by

Twisted Silver launched a new necklace today named the “Monocle” necklace. This fabulous and eco-chic piece features a vintage optometry optical on a multi-colored metal recycled chain. Love this!

The “Monocle” necklace from Twisted Silver fits perfectly into the current bold jewelry trend and offers a kitschy look which is sure to start conversations. Since the kitschy trend is huge for fall 2012, the “Monocle” necklace is a great investment to wear now and well into next year.

The vintage optometry optical is removable, making the necklace versatile and a great piece for travel since removing the optical gives the necklace a whole new look. Two necklaces in one; love it!

Twisted Silver “Monocle” necklace is priced at $120 and can be found online at twisted-silver.com. Use coupon code INSIDERS for a 15% discount. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Photo courtesy of Twisted Silver

*We received a sample of the Monocle necklace for consideration. Receipt of this sample did not influence our opinion of the product. For more information, please read our disclaimer.