WHAT TO WEAR: DEREK LAM TOP TWO WAYS

Wondering what to wear this weekend? I've got you covered. This Derek Lam 10 Crosby top is a must-have basic this season. I've shown you how to wear it two ways but the options are truly endless. Not just for spring and summer, you can wear it later layered under a blazer for fall. I especially love this top with our J. Brand leather skinny jeans and Chelsea Paris snakeskin stiletto sandals but think it is equally cool and casual with boyfriend jeans and sneakers. See below for details and links for all these items and other additional options.

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STEAL MEGHAN'S LOOK: THE TUXEDO DRESS

Everyone (me) has gone crazy over Meghan Markle's recent appearance at a performance of Hamilton wearing a short tuxedo/blazer dress. This is definitely a look I'd like to steal and it's a relatively easy one to pull off!

STORE SPOTLIGHT: MIGUELINA "RACHEL" CAFTAN

You couldn't be any chic-er (if that wasn't a word, it is now) this summer with this Miguelina "Rachel" caftan.  Nude-pink lace looks as great for beachy cocktails as it does poolside over a swimsuit!  I'd love to see it with some metallic gold strappy sandals and an armful of bangles. Size XS. Check out the details here.

What to Wear: Date Night

It's still a smoldering 100 degrees here in Texas.  Here's an ensemble that lets you look hot, but stay cool.  I've thrown a little stole in for good measure (hot outside, but cold inside)...  Pair this silk dress with a jacket and wear it well into early fall!

1| MAC pigment: Nordstrom
2| Go Silk Racerback dress: Calypso St. Barth
3| Kotur "Breen" clutch: Shirise
4| Golden Goose stole: The Corner
5| Alexis Bittar rose gold shield earrings: Moda Operandi
6| Gucci Suede peep-toe Mary Janes: Net-A-Porter
7| Aerin Lipstick in Sunday Morning: Saks Fifth Avenue

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Original collection via Polyvore

Wear It Now and Later: White Jeans (Yes, Really!)

Rules be damned!  You CAN (and I will) wear white jeans after Labor Day.  I've mentioned before how much I love my white denim and I'm not quite ready to give them up.  Not so sure?   White or ivory corduroy jeans are a great option for those who aren't sure they can pull it off!

look 1: rick owens cardigan, citizens of humanity thompson jeans, forever21 twisted pattern cuff, jessica simpson gia tote, madewell barnwood booties
look 2: rebecca taylor python-print tunic, MIH jeans, krystal sasso crystal nugget necklace, aldo guan clutch handbag, nine west sweetbriar peep toe booties
look3: alexander wang cardigan, dorothy perkins carousel-print blouse, eddie borgo pyramid stud earrings, mango sunny 7 jeans, michael michael kors hamilton tote, shully spiked ballerina flat

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Outfit Inspiration: Gorgeous in Green

Ran across this Otte dress and felt compelled to play with it!  I love the color, the shape and the versatility!

Otte "Ellen" Dress by styletherapytx featuring a tassel necklace

 

Wear It Now and Later: Coral Jeans

Never fear!  You still have plenty of time to wear those pretty pastel jeans... with the right styling, you can carry this summer's trend right through fall!  I am particularly fond of these J Brand coral 811 skinny jeans, but other shades (mint, lavender and yellow) would look just as great!

Wear them now:

• Marc Jacobs Finch Flight top
• Rossana Fani "Isabella" bead and leather necklace
• Givenchy alligator-embossed leather envelope clutch handbag
• Belle by Sigerson Morrison "Randy" leopard sandals

Wear them later:

• J. Crew "Tippi" sweater
• Witchery feather-print scarf
• Rag & Bone tan "Harrow" booties
• Proenza Schouler "PS11" chestnut leather shoulder bag

Celebrity inspiration:

Cameron Diaz

Jessica Alba

Try the Trend: Lace Print

I'm so in love with my new 7 for All Mankind Lace-Print Gummy Skinny jeans that I went in search of some other lace print goodies!

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Rihanna looks stellar in Stella McCartney's pajama-inspired lace print ensemble, but you don't have to rock this trend head-to-toe.  Try this Dolce & Gabbana scarf or these Valentino sunnies!  I'd keep colorful prints, (like this Christopher Kane sweater) simple and pair it with white shorts or pants.  The black and white prints are a little more versatile.  I'd like to see the Buckle tee with bright colored denim.  The McQueen bag is utterly versatile and would look fabulous with just about any color!





P.S.  Just a few other items from Etsty that didn't make the original post (but had to share them with you)!

Crop Tops: Yes or No?

I've got to be honest.  When I realized crop-tops were making a comeback, my mind flashed back to the late eighties and early nineties and it was not a pretty picture.  I rocked that trend pretty hard back in high school and college, yet I can't seem to find a single photo.  Seems I might have burned them all once I came to my senses.

LA Gear/ Madonna/ Gianni Versace Ad/ Tori Spelling/ Ciara/ Shenae Grimes/ Lana del Rey

I'll admit that this season's are an improvement on the trend, although it is definitely not for everyone.  I'm not in terrible shape, but I'm not so sure I want to highlight the area!  If anything, I might try out Kate Bosworth's look and layer a crop top over a slim tank.

Will you be sporting the crop-top trend this spring and summer?

Crop Top How-To by styletherapytx featuring crossbody handbags

What to wear to a bridal shower

With June fast approaching, bridal shower season is in full gear!  I'll be attending one this weekend, and it got me thinking about all the fun things I could wear...

What to wear to a bridal shower by styletherapytx featuring leather clutches

        Of course, I have yet to shop so I'll most likely wear this dress already hanging in my closet!

Color-blocking 101

Perhaps you like the color blocking trend, but find you are intimidated by selecting separates?  A color-blocked bag or pair of shoes easily pairs with a monochromatic outfit.  One of the easiest color-blocked items to pull of is a top or blouse.  You can almost always add white or black pants for an instant outfit with maximum effect!  Try some of the combinations below...

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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 

 

Trend: Printed Pants

Trend: Printed Pants by styletherapytx featuring round sunglasses

What to wear with colored denim.

When pairing colors, your best bet is to stick with hues next to or directly across from each other on the color wheel.  If this much color scares you, neutral tones and metallics (champagne and silver) are an easy fix!

What to wear with colored denim by styletherapytx featuring kendra scott earrings