Another kind of shopping

So this week I have been car shopping - I am a little out of my element to say the least. The car lot is no shopping mall and this purchase cannot be made on my debit card. I am normally decisive with my purchases, I know what I like and what I don't. What I want in a car is a: good consumer report rating, sit-up high, good gas mileage, and yes, I do veto cars based on looks. However, it's hard to find a car with all of those qualities and within my price range. Today, my dad asked me if a particular RAV4 was my car and I struggled to answer. And you know what came across my mind today....

Okay, so 32 pairs of Louboutins are completely unnecessary (although absolutely fabulous) and won't get me to work on time (I would probably actually get to work a little slower wearing them). Even buying one pair would be big a purchase for me so no wonder I can't be 100% decisive about a car.

On another note - Victoria Secret Semi- Annual Sale started this morning. I may or may not have been there at 7:30 am....

Black Blazers and phone numbers

A black blazer is a great staple that will not only be good for work with a pair of brightly colored dress pants, but also for a night out on the town with a dark denim. Here are black blazers for every price range.

Side-note: If you didn't know already know the line, The Row , is designed by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. They just recently won the Womenswear Designers of the Year at the 2012 CFDA Awards.  I have always been a fan since Full House days and through all their movies where they go to destinations all over the world, do awesome activities, and get the two cutest boys. Everyone has their flaws, but I am very impressed with how they have dealt with fame thus far and became established designers in the high fashion world (most other celebrities seem to just do commercial fashion).

Anyways back to blazers...

And finally it seems like everyone is doing a cover of "Call Me Maybe," here's the fashionista version (more entertaining then Harvard baseball in my book) by Rebecca Minkoff with Hillary Rhoda and the Man Repeller .

Swim Season

As a million other sources (every single magazine seems to want to find the right suit for my body type or have a bikini workout) it is swim suit season. I am not going to write this post on swim suits, but instead cover-ups. The cover-up can shield your burning body parts, protect you from a chilly breeze, or make you ready to go out to a casual lunch.

Nanette Lepore 'Riviera Stripe'

Trina Turk Fiji Flower Wide Leg Pant

Roxy Sucre Romper

Tommy Bahama Boyfriend Shirt

And a beach tote to stash everything in (and currently on sale!) Vineyard Vines Shell Beach Tote

Summer Weddings

It's the season of weddings. Weddings are so much fun and it seems I am starting to hit the age where friends get married (I can't even wrap my head around be a college grad). Anyways, I am no pro at weddings yet, but here are a few of fab wedding outfits!

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer, Sandals: Zigi Girl (available at Nordstrom)

Dress: Kate Spade, Clutch: Tory Burch

Dress: BCBG, Earrings: Alexis Bittar

Memorial Day BBQ

Today's occasion is the Memorial Day BBQ Party. Many people consider this to be the first day that one is allowed to wear white with "white" season ending on Labor Day. I am not one of these people (what about Winter Whites?!) However, it is a great time to break out those really summer clothes and yes, many of them are white or the brighter colors.

Free People- I love EVERYTHING they have out for summer right now. This is also my favorite of the 3 looks selected!

J.Crew- You can always count on them for classic casual pieces.

Ann Taylor Loft Maxi Dress is simple and can be re-worn all summer long.

Summer Events and What to Wear to Them

I think nearly everyone can agree that summer is the most exciting time of the year. In my mind a "special event/occasion" means a "special outfit." For the next week I will post everyday a new outfit for a summer occasion.

Shorts from Etsy

Today's occasion is the summer festival. Something I have never really gone to, but really want to attend if not just to wear cool hippie clothes.

Cut-off denim shorts are a summer festival staple. Personally, I like the high-waisted Levi's cut-offs. Several stores will sell vintage cut-offs with variations of dyes, studs, patches, embroidery, etc. Etsy is a great place to find them. However, if you are up for a craft project - this would be a great way to recycle an old pair of jeans! You are basically destroying them so can you really even mess up?

Lucky Brand Bag

Wildfox Couture Tank

Ettika Bracelets

Besides shredded denim, here are the other summer festival staples with some examples: tie-dye, fringe, light weight scarfs, crop tops, maxi dresses, layered jewelry,  friendship bracelets, crochet, leather jackets, and earthy sandals.

Urban Outfitters- Nom De Plume YaYa Grand Maxi Dress

Jack Rogers- Napa Valley Navajo Sandal

What I Want Now

I have three things on mind right now when I think about shopping - my family's hiking trip to the Grand Canyon, work clothes for Boston, and most importantly SUMMER! Here are the items I need want right now:

1. Ray Ban Small Frame Aviators

2. Nike Two Piece (a sporty bathing suit for whitewater rafting)

3. Zara White Blazer

4. New work bag? Longchamp Custom Tote

5. Juicy Couture Princess Stud (in a nice summery pink!)