As the weather gets hotter I have been trying to think a ways to re-invent my wardrobe to stay cool while staying chic; and my new favorite combo has been popping up everywhere. Over-sized tees and boyfriend button-ups paired with bright pencil skirts and leather minis is the perfect fashion forward summer look. This is a great way to dress up your favorite tee or introduce your conservative pencil skirt to a night of drinks and dancing. Style this look with strappy heels and stacked bangles for the club and slouchy ankle boots for an everyday look. So instead of wearing that same summer dress you have tried to accessorize every which way, pair together the separates in your closet  to create a fresh and stylish look.

Kristen Bell seen here is 3.1 Philip Lim tank and harem pant.
Get yours at Standard Style Boutique.

The latest “must have” handbag has just arrived and it’s pretty amazing! It’s the “Ten” total carry-all by 3.1 Phillip Lim. It’s big and slouchy to fit all your random stuff and with its neutral tones you can pretty much take it anywhere through any season. The leather is so soft and thin, that it doesn’t weigh the bag down; so you can fit more stuff in it with out pulling a muscle while lugging it around. Although it’s totally functional, the stripe detail and metallic accents keep it edgy and unique.

It’s that time of year gentlemen, time for your knees to get some fresh air again., it’s time for shorts. I’ll go on record and say that I’ve never been a big shorts guy, it could be my skinny legs or the fact that good shorts are hard to find (I’m going with the ladder). Recently however more than a few designers have made some great shorts, I’m partial to Shipley & Halmos and Band of Outsiders. Before you pick up a new pair of shorts here are a few thoughts. Continue Reading…