Plaid Skirt Two Ways

Summer plaids can be down right flirty and fun if worn with the right pieces.  The idea is to keep it fuss free and a little unconventional.  Pair your plaids with bright colors, bold accessories and ditch your traditional sandals for flat espadrilles or sneaks. I paired the adorable handkerchief hem skirt from Yesstyle.com with two different blazers.  One is a more nautical look and the other a trendier version.  Both looks can be worn for day or night and easily taken apart and worn many ways. Tip:  avoid tight fits – plaids are meant to be casual and easy to wear even if it’s a dress or skirt.

Handkerchief Hem Plaid Skirt – $88  | Two Tone Camisole – $40 | Smart Blazer – $90 | Leather Platforms  – $100 | Tote – $165

Handkerchief Hem Plaid Skirt – $88 | Cropped Blazer – $100 | Tee – $18 | Statement Necklace – $48 | Sam Edelman Allie Heels – $104 | Clutch – $155

 

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Feel The Flavor: Stylish Crystal Light Inspirations

With Memorial Day right around the corner, I’m so excited to kick off the summer season with a trip to the beach and cooler full of my favorite drink: Crystal Light.  To help you celebrate the warm weather and bright colors of the summer season, Glam and Crystal Light are launching an Instagram sweepstakes!  The #FeelTheFlavor contest is all about finding colorful moments from everyday life inspired by the 6 Crystal Light flavors – whether it’s a cool blue heels in the spirit of Blueberry Raspberry, or a pink bag of that matches the Strawberry Lemonade flavor, they want to see the flavors of Crystal Light come to life! Each week Glam will announce a random winner to receive a gift bag full of fun summer essentials. For your chance to be one of the four weekly winners chosen randomly, go to the Glam.com Facebook page, enter your email and authorize your Instagram. After you have entered in your information you can post a colorful photo using the hastag #FeelTheFlavor.

The #FeelTheFlavor contest is all about finding inspiration in your everyday life using Crystal Light flavors. I have a lot personal favorites so it was a cinch to I find tons of inspiration everywhere – check them out below.  Good luck and have fun!

This cheerful yellow crotchet dress caught my eye and looks just as refreshing as Crystal Light’s Mango Passion Fruit.

 

This minty green moto jacket is the perfect reflection of Crystal Light’s Pomtini and is perfect to wear over any summer dresses.

 

These sunglasses in a strawberry Lemonade shade will add a fun touch to any outfit.

 

Crystal Light Liquid. 0 calories. Endless flavor possiblities. For every shade of you.  http://www.crystallightliquid.com/

 

 

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Crystal Light via Glam Media.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Crystal Light

Three Summer Outfits for Under $100!

No need to spend a ton to get these flirty looks for under $100!

Renee Silk Top – $22.80 at Forever21.com

Patent Mary Jane Flats – $19.99 at FlyJane.net

Roll Cuff Shorts – $19.99 at Tillys.com

 

Ethnic Beaded Top – $21.99 at Charlotterusse.com

Tira Wedge Sandal – $24.99 at Target.com

Shirred Twill Shorts – $19.99 at Charlotterusse.com

 

Ardendail Abstract Skirt – $15.80 at Forever21.com

Bronx Layer Tank – $22.50 at Pacsun.com

Peep Toe Wedge – $19.40 at Gojane.com

Celebrity Copycat: Get Jessica Alba’s Look for Less

 

I think Jessica Alba is one of the cutest dressed mom’s in Hollywood.  She always manages to stay comfy and look fab even when running around with her baby.  I picked this outfit because of the variety of options each piece has to offer.  The dress can be worn alone with sandals this Summer;  the boots and cardigan can be worn with jeans or a skirt and the leggings with a tunic or a different dress.   Get Jessica’s look for less………

 

 

Paper Girl Checkered Shirtdress – $36.99 at Shopruche.com

Pocket Bow Cardigan – $18.24 (was $22.80) at Forever21.com

Basic Knit Leggings – $7.80 at Forever21.com

Dorthey Boot – $69.98 (was $110) at Aldoshoes.com

Solid Fringe Trim Scarf – $8.50 at Wetseal.com

Polished Hoop Earrings – $2.80 at Forever21.com

 

 

Paper Girl Checkered Shirtdress – $36.99 at Shopruche.com

Carmela Faux Leather Sandals – $7.50 at Forever21.com

How The Music Business Spent The Summer Killing Itself

A few weeks back, as I was having dinner with a media-industry colleague at a trendy restaurant in a trendy New York neighborhood, I realized that the music coming over the sound system was transporting me to another time — specifically, 1986. As song after song by various “it” bands of the moment, such as Black Kids and the Virgins, played, it was as if we were listening to a time-warped or parallel-universe version of the “Pretty in Pink” soundtrack. Because really, the “it” sound of the moment would work seamlessly in just about any John Hughes movie circa the mid-’80s.

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Summer Chic

The Summer is not just about tanks and shorts anymore. Shorts can make an outfit sexy and laid back. The old ripped and torn look of jean shorts are long gone. Todays shorts are modern and versatile. Where them to the park and change your top for the evening, throw on a chic blouse with a pair of heels and voila…Summer chic. There is no excuse not to look chic in shorts. We have an enormous amount of options available to us. My favorite stores are Top Shop, H&M, and Nordstrom. These stores have all different types of styles and price ranges.