summer 2014

Espadrilles for summer 2014

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espadrilles summer 2014

 

Pictured: Black and white espadrilles / orange espadrilles / wedge espadrilles / striped espadrilles.

Espadrilles are a classic summer staple nearly every Fashionista needs in her closet. Aside from walking barefoot on the beach, espadrilles are the one street shoe which makes walking on sand easy. In addition to making walking on the beach a breeze, espadrilles look casual and laid-back; which is what summer is all about!

There are many espadrilles on the market for summer 2014 which reflect the trends we saw on the spring/summer 2014 runways in New York. In addition to the runway trends, leopard print espadrilles are a huge street trend this summer!

Wondering how to wear espadrilles outside of the beach or pool party circuit? Espadrilles look amazing with maxi skirts, maxi dresses, wide leg pants, shorts, cotton dresses and any casual summertime look. Espadrilles are an easy alternative to flip flops or sandals when putting together a ultra-casual look on the weekends, after work or while on vacation. Wedge espadrilles are a great way to be casual without having to give up a little lift.

I found a few fabulous espadrilles for the summer 2014 season around the web and assembled them into this article. When shopping for espadrilles for the summer 2014 season, look for animal prints, stripes, black/white, bright colors and graphic prints.

What are your favorite espadrille styles for the summer 2014 season? Do you prefer flats or wedges?

Summertime black, white and pink

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / monki / outfits / rebecca minkoff / summer 2014 by

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Pictured: Earrings: John Hardy / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Petal” / Dress: Monki / Necklace: Stella & Dot (old, also love this one) / Belt: Target (old, also love this one) / Bracelets: Beau Bijou, Tory Burch / Nail Polish: Chanel “Sweet Lilac” / Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff / Shoes: SixtySeven / Toe Nail Polish: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Petal“

In the summer months, I love wearing dresses as an alternative to pants or shorts. They can be just as comfortable and cool as shorts; yet appear so much more “put together.” I love this little striped dress by Monki for summer. It can be worn casually without a belt and paired with flat sandals, or dressed up as in the photos above. For less than $40, that is downright amazing!

This summer I have been gravitating towards black and white pairings with pops of pink or blue. This tote bag has been my go-to “pop of pink” since January when I first purchased it! I had originally planned to bring it to New York with me last February for fashion week, but it was too big to fit inside my suitcase, yet not big enough to use as a travel tote. Since I refuse to check my bags for fear of the airline losing one, I always try to pack things which fit easily in my carry-on. It would have been perfect during fashion week because it is roomy and would have fit my camera, a scarf, gloves, iPad and more!

This Rebecca Minkoff tote bag has been an amazing handbag this season. It can fit extra clothing, a book, my laptop and more. I can’t wait to see which colors it comes in this fall. I may need to to invest in a fall hued one. . .

Do you have a favorite piece you cannot live without this summer? Any great deals on clothing you are excited about for the summer season?

Neiman Marcus spring sale picks

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Neiman Marcus is one of my favorite places to shop; and enjoy a little eye candy! They always carry the best selection of hot-off-the-runway pieces and trends every season. In addition to being on top of the runway trends, Neiman Marcus has a large selection of investment pieces which are timeless and offer quality which lasts a lifetime. This is where the sale comes in!

One of the best things about Neiman Marcus is sale time! When Neiman Marcus has a sale, it is a great time to snap up investment pieces which are classic and will carry you from season to season. In addition to timeless pieces, when Neiman Marcus has a sale at the end of the season, it is a great time to look for pieces which at the beginning of trend; these pieces are most likely to still be in style the following year. Not only can you wear the item this season, you will be able to wear it next season too! Love that!

When shopping Neiman Marcus’s sale today, look for items you need in your wardrobe for summer 2014 which offer timeless appeal. Also, look for trends with longevity. Trends to look for include shoes with pointed toes, flat soles, thick heels and ankle straps. For handbags, seek out small satchels, mini bags, drawstring bags and small cross body bags. For clothing, look for solid colors and nautical stripes. Prints can easily look dated from year to year.

If you like something you see at the Neiman Marcus sale, make sure you snap it up when you see it! The good pieces always sell fast. If you are undecided, you can always return it when you receive it in the mail if you have changed your mind. Speed is of the essence when shopping for sale items at Neiman Marcus.

Here are a few of my favorite items from the Neiman Marcus sale which are online right now! 

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From top left: Black Bucket Bag / Baby Blue Mini Satchel / Dark Cherry Satchel / Black Satchel

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From top left: Black/White Sandals / Black Sandals / Wedges / Blush Sandals

20140616-215211-78731747.jpgFrom left: Playsuit / Black/White Dress / Classic Little Black Dress

Have fun shopping the Neiman Marcus sale! The sale runs today through July 5, 2014. I can’t wait to hear what you buy! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉