NEWLY ADDED: MUST-HAVE SUMMER TOPS

If you're looking to freshen up your summer wardrobe, check out these newly added tops! The perfect choice to pair with your white denim for an instant ensemble. Pretty pieces from Parker, Chloe, Paul & Joe, and Edit.

Get them now and enjoy 20% off through Monday with code "HOTANDHAUTE".

Need more to choose from? Try one of these:

MAXI DRESSES: EFFORTLESS SUMMER STYLE!

Long on style, maxi dresses make for effortless summer style. They make life so much easier... add sandals (and jewelry) and go! Shop these six new additions from Alice + Olivia, Paul & Joe, Matthew Williamson and Preen Line.

Need more options? Try one of these:

TRY THE TREND: LEOPARD-PRINT SNEAKERS

My edits for the best of the best slip-on sneakers in ever-chic leopard print.  Run out and grab a pair ASAP, because these babies go with just about anything from shorts to dresses to leather skinnies (and jeans duh of course).

1| mossimo supply co. "dedra" flat via target, $25
2| river island leopard print, snake texture plimsolls, $40
3| vans classic slip-on sneaker in leopard via nasty gal, $55
4| splendid "seaside" slip-on sneakers via shopbop, $108

5| sam edelman "becker" leopard sneakers via lord & taylor, $110

6| joie "kidmore" calf-hair slip-on sneaker via nordstrom, $205
7| saint laurent glossed leopard print leather sneakers via net-a-porter, $495
8| givenchy calf-hair skate sneakers in leopard via saks fifth avenue, $875

NICE ASP: SNAKE-INSPIRED DESIGNS

Beyond the snakeskin trend...  I'm wild about these unique designs that incorporate slithery serpents ​in a whole new way!

1| Chinese Zodiac snake cards and birth announcements from Paper Culture. 2| ​Emitations silver snake bracelet. 3| Snake hoop earrings from Dorothy Perkins. 4| Contemporary vignette featuring snake-printed canvas from Surface View. 5| Melinda Maria turquoise snake ring from Max & Chloe. 6| Rika's dark and decadent snake-print skirt at Matches Fashion. 7| Judith Jack Snake Charmer bangle bracelet from Zappos. 8| Lanvin serpent-print silk dress at the Outnet. 9| Free People'svintage mesh snake belt. 10| Emilio Pucci snake wrap bracelet from My Theresa.

More of my snake-inspired faves:

Eat This Or Wear That?

This post may seem weird at first, so let me explain...  I spent some (traumatizing) time trying on swimsuits this weekend and am now on a diet.  This is an attempt to turn my cravings into inspiration.  For example, I could pig out on chocolate chip cookies or slink around in this Dolce & Gabbana leopard print bikini.  I could devour my favorite red velvet cupcake or look super sweet in this Miu Miu bikini.  I could dig into this yummy mint chocolate chip ice cream or look cool in this Diane von Furstenberg triangle bikini.  Get the picture?

Chocolate Chip Cookie, Red Velvet, Mint Chocolate Chip, Swimwear from Net-a-Porter

I will not eat carbs.  I will not eat carbs.  I. Will. Not. Eat. Carbs.

Try The Trend: Leopard Print Jeans

I go for crazy colorful tops and dresses, but I seem to stick to the basic blues when it comes to jeans... blah.  I guess I haven't really wanted to draw attention to my bottom half.  After seeing so many shots of cute celebs (Danielle Lineker, Hillary Rhoda & Mandy Moore, to name a few) sporting the fantastic feline-inspired Current Elliot style, I finally decided to dip my toe in the leopard-print pant trend.  Not quite ready to spend big on this experiment, I chose a Vanilla Star style just in case these never saw the light of day.  Tons of compliments later, I'm thinking of nabbing the grey version as well!

Pair these with easy knit tops, blazers and stilettos or ballet.  As with other patterns, keep it simple!

1) Vanilla Star jeans, 2) Calypso St Barth tee, 3) Mesh infinity scarf, 4) Rupert Sanderson heels 

 

Power Up!

Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? In a bad mood? Own it! Work it! Slip on a power suit, a studded bag and your pointy-toe pumps. Instant game-changer!