Great summer early fall wardrobe additions for Guys and Gals.. Where the best Summer and Fall preview sales!!

 The lazy days of summer are in full affect with the smell of sunscreen, barbeque's, family trips, and the budding of young summer romance blossoming all around.  Tear yourself away from your latest beach read.  Here's a few summer in to fall wardrobe add on's you can use:

Vintage Denim:  Ladies any faded distressed relaxed looking denim. Paired with 70's inspired print tops or just a plain  ribbed tank is becoming a timeless relaxed look for summer.  You can find these looks from Current Elliot $220.00  A&F sale $39.00 ( my personal favorite) and  every price in between.  Also shop consignment or vintage stores for great deals on vintage denim.

Gingham Prints:  For guys and ladies. Fashion trend forecasters are predicting that Gingham is going to be even hotter next summer.  For guys wear these looks with your straight leg denim or for work we are seeing this for fall as well.  fashion style.com has great gingham from $29.00 to $39.50.

The maxi Skirt:  You guessed it!  everything long in dresses and skirts alike are all over. From  flower power prints to plain. This again  is cute paired with a plain ribbed tank and a wide belt. 70's style.  h&m has them from $19.00   I'm not convinced this trend that its here to stay.  Personally I wouldn't invest much into one.

Canvas and Boat Shoes:  Guys!!    If you don't already have Jack Purcells or regular converse.  Go now! on sale at Nordstrom anniversary sale till August 3rd. $44.90 also John Varvatos Schoner boat shoes $175.00  I have also seen other boat shoes starting at 59.00.

The Updated Polo:   I am loving the slender polo shirts for men right now.  John Varvatos has a great filled slub polo Nordstrom anniversary sale $59.90   There are a variety of looks and brands that capture this look.  The key is finding the brand and style that fits you best.

Summer sales are in full force!  A great way to add to your existing summer wardrobe and pick up basics. Here are a few of my favorite summer sale picks:

Abercrombie and Fitch:  They keep adding to the existing red line items.  Such great pieces for casual summer looks.

Holister

Hautlook.com:  Has your favorite brands with end of the season blow out rock bottom prices with a great return policy.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale:  This is  by far the BEST fall preview sale.  You can pick up anything from boots to new fall looks first at sale prices.  Hurry before prices go up August 4th.

Those are my latest wardrobe tips. Stay tuned next week for hair taming tips for those summer humid days.  And more deals to come!  Stay cool and happy shopping!

Ciao~

Style to Styles: White Hot Summer: style ideas under $100 that will...

Style to Styles: White Hot Summer: style ideas under $100 that will...: " With the 4th of July just passed us it's the official kick off of summer.As the weather heats up in Southern California Here's some ..."

White Hot Summer: style ideas under $100 that will keep you looking hot while your trying staying cool.

 

 With the 4th of July  just passed us it's the official kick off of summer.As the weather heats up in Southern California  Here's some style tips  under $100 that are sure to get you noticed this season:

White Pants~  From flowy linen to skinny capri's this year more than ever white is everywhere.  A few of my favorite picks are Fresh Laundry $88.00 These are a fold over  wider leg linen pant that is always in style.  Found at nordstrom and speciality retailers. Guess authentic flare $47.50  KUT brand skinny capri's on sale $38.00 nordstrom.  For business or casual you can't go wrong with an investment in white pants.( Shop the summer sales) 

theory  linen

stacked bangles

Tribal Jewelry~  Keeping in step with the 70's bohemian look tribal jewelry is making a statement from woven bracelets to geometric necklaces and rings these this pieces can make a statement all their own or change the look of an outfit.  You can find some unique pieces sometimes handmade on Etsy for great prices Woven bracelets from $21-$29.00 on Etsy. I found some  tribal bangle bracelets at Forever 21 $10.00.  Feather earrings are especially hot! Urban outfitters from $20.00-$29.00 Charlotte Russe has them for only $6.00! 

feather earrings

woven bracelets

Funny story: I was visiting some friends in LA over the weekend and my girlfriend whom was just returning from the restroom  comes over by me and says to me in a low voice in my ear as she was returning to her seat "I don't know if you care but Nicole Ritchie is in the bathroom".  Without missing a beat I said "Yes I do care, I love her jewelry and I am going to check it out".  You got it I stalked her to check out her jewelry!  She had great pieces on very bohemian and tribal inspired. Loved.. :) I complimented her on her jewelry as her and her girlfriends talked about some bracelets they had made  custom from a jewelry designer for about $1,000 a piece.  I guess with the price of silver that's not too bad..

 

Floral prints~  Yes literally.. "Every thing's coming up Roses"  From dresses to skirts and tops a like; florals are everywhere.  Especially in the way of short and flirty skirts that move. Lilly white skirt $32.00  nordstrom. Lucky brand embroidered flower skirt 52.90 Lucky. I have seen a variety of skirts and floral dresses from H&M 12.99-29.99. as well as higher price points.  You can invest as much or as little as your willing in this trend.




lilly white skirt

Flower Hair Accessories~  Right in line with the bohemian 70'S influence and the royal wedding.  Adding a flower in your hair this summer is fun simple and inexpensive.  I found one for $3.95 at a cute new store in Del Mar called Urban Girl.  You can  also find them online at Etsy anywhere from $6.00 to $20.00

These are just a few summer pieces to keep your looks updated for not a whole lot of cash.  And don't worry ladies if  you don't feel quite a hundred percent wearing white pants..  Your not alone.  I get women asking me all the time about how and if they should wear them.  The answer is yes!!! You just have to find the brand  and style that fits you right.  The great news about white pants you don't have to invest in them every season.. In fact to change the look of an older pair of  white denim  that I've had for a few seasons I had  them taken in slightly in the legs and cropped.  It created a skinnier capri.  This updated look allowed me to not have to go through the daunting task of finding  "a"white that fits right.

Stay tuned next week for more style tips and tricks.   Guys I'll have some  tips for you too!  If you need any personal styling tips or wardrobe consulting feel free to contact me: cyndiolin@yahoo.com

As always  Ciao for now and Happy Shopping!!