Trend through Tuesday

Neiman Marcus has been my one stop shop for over a decade now...thanks to my best friend in high school I discovered at an early age (14) that I would give up almost anything to own a Chanel of my own. Since Stanford Mall did not have a Chanel boutique (I wonder if they do now?) Neiman Marcus was where I wandered to examine the seasons latest and oogle over lambskin or caviar.

Recently Neiman's has been releasing a Trend List of its own each season and I  must say I am quite impressed- for todays post I am going to choose my top pick- the item I HAVE to HAVE for each trend

1. Digital Prints | Mqueen. Must I say more. so yummmm for fall/winter just add sheer tights & Booties!
2. Mixed Greens | Malachite makes my heart melt. enough said. 
3. Borrowed from the Boys | I am not really into the "boy" look considering I love frills and boys and cupcakes...BUT these fur lined boots I could totally rock
4. The Jacket | I have 3 of these Nanette Jackets and never stop getting compliments on them. Peplum perfection
5. The Leather Leg | Ive been tempted by leather pants for years now. I think this year I am finally going to pull the trigger
6. The Smoking Slipper | Leopar and brass. Obvs my first pick 
7. Navy: The New Neutral | I absolutely die for black and navy though most people find it repulsive. This bag is a softer shade of navy and an absolute MUST have. 
8. The Statement Handbag | Im offended this was not in the Neiman Marcus round up- I had to find it mysel fon their site. I dont care if its last season. This bag IS the ultimate statement bag. 
9. Brooches | lets be honest. brooches are kind of not my generation, so lets stay classic. Gold. Pearls. So chanel 

Trend Tuesday....Light & Airy Dresses

This past weekend I attended a charity event in the Hamptons and realized right as the driver was arriving to pick us up that I had packed all the wrong types of dresses (my leopard print mini was vetoed by all the boys in the house who said wearing animal print to the Nature Conservancy was taboo). What I really needed was a "light and airy" dress that looks absolutely dashing with wedges, since you know, must summer events are outside on the lawn, and heels just help aerate the lawn while making it impossible to walk. 

These dresses are perfect for the hot summer months and simultaneously conservative enough to wear to more formal events. They key is to pick a dress that resembles a tunic/ caftan, then adds some fun jewelry, nude wedges, a clutch and you are set for the night. 

Diane Von Furstenberg

Charlie Jade

Twelth St #1

Twelth St. High #2

Trend Tuesday...Maxi Dresses

You know the saying..."Great Minds think alike" well it really holds true, considering that my best friend Kayln just recently featured Maxi's on her blog. I meant to post this weeks ago but somehow failed to do so, it all turned out for the best, because some of these fab dresses have gone on sale since then!


My favorite part of summer, besides the weather, is probably the ease in getting dressed, and maxis are my #1 staple. They are so effortless and yet make one look so composed. I am a big fan of wearing them with strappy metallic sandals during the day and then punching it up a notch with either a wedge or my beloved YSL Tribute sandal for the evening. 

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and I just spotted this darling magenta maxi this morning- it definitely deserves a mention- its available on pre-order at Intermix. Sure the style is simple, but the color is amazing and the fit incredibly flattering- I would add some turquoise jewelry to really make it pop. 

Jay Godfrey