JULY: BLUE & WHITE STRIPES

The Fourth of July typically means all things red, white, and blue, however I find it difficult to get away from my obsession of blue and white stripes.  My weekend is usually filled with straw bags, sweaters, shoes, and dresses in this nautical  color combination.  Here are a few beach inspired, blue and white must haves, for your Fourth of July celebrations. 

1.) Nantucket Looms Boatneck Sweater nantucketlooms.com
2.) Soludos Classic Stripe Original Espadrille www.soludos.com
3.) Mar Y Sol Collins Sisal Pom Pom Tote in Navy store.shopmarysol.com
4.) JCrew Seersucker String Bikini Top and Seersucker Hipster Bikini www.jcrew.com
5.) St James Striped Sailor Dress in Marine & Ecru www.saintjames-usa.com

If you are looking to add a pop of red, I suggest nail polish! 

1.) Essie Long Stem Roses 
2.) Essie Lollipop 
3.) Essie Really Red 
All Essie nail polish is available at www.essie.com

MARSALA: GET THE LOOK

Here are a few ways to add marsala to your holiday look.  

Animal Print Scarf in Damson Pink, Burberry http://us.burberry.com

Faux-Fur Stole in Wine, Anthropologie www.anthroplogie.com
Collarless Faux-Fur Jacket, Forever 21 www.forever21.com

Dog Crest Novelty Sleeping Slipper in Sugar Plum, CWonder www.cwonder.com
The Shoulder Bag in Burgandy, Cuyana www.cuyana.com

And don't forget the final touch, marsala polish!  

"Swept Off My Feet", "Brownie Points", and "In Stitches" by Essie www.essie.com

TICKLED PINK: SELECTING THE PERFECT POLISH

A fresh coat of nail polish is sure to brighten my day.  I often run to a nearby pharmacy for a quick shopping trip, but get lost in the cosmetics section.  I could spend hours looking at nail polish.  When selecting a nail polish I consider two things; the color and the name.  The name is very important, it must be clever and reflect the character of the hue.  One of my go to nail polish brands is Essie. Over the years, a few of my favorites have included Berry Naughty, a fabulous deep red for fall and winter, Imported Bubbly, a feminine silver metallic perfect for a party, and Mod Square, a favorite summertime pink.  As Valentine's Day rapidly approaches, it is the perfect time for a fresh pink or red shade.  Here are a few of my top Essie Valentine's Day picks, with names to inspire your day.  

1.) Pink Diamond 

2.) Lovie Dovie 

3.) My Better Half 

1.) Knockout Pout 

2.) Forget Me Not

3.) The Lace Is On

1.) Long Stem Roses

2.) First Dance 

3.) Swept Off My Feet 

Find all of these colors and many more at www.essie.com
Images via www.essie.com

GLITTERY, GLITZY, GLAM....AND BUBBLY!

Tis the season for all things glittery, glitzy, glam....and of course, bubbly!  Here is some inspiration for your final days of 2013. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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