There’s a fine line between dressing festively for Memorial Day and looking like an American flag gone wrong. Take our tips for incorporating the colors of the stars and stripes into your look without going overboard! -Lynden Halpern Deck yourself in red, white and blue tastefully—and affordably—with Old Navy’s Women’s Tiered-Hem Dress ($29.94) in red plaid. The RWB pattern feels natural and... CONTINUE READING 20

Looking to wear something different to a wedding or cocktail party this summer? Why not channel a flapper-inspired look from the roaring '20s? You can easily find a chic flapper item without blowing your budget! I found the pieces below for under $50 each. First of all, this dress is the LBD (little black dress) that every girl should have in... CONTINUE READING 6

When budgets are tight, what’s a girl do to make her closet streeeetch? You can make your closet work for you by using items in new ways and doubling their use. Here are six items that you can repurpose now! Wear a dress as a shirt: Is your closet full of sundresses that only get used on the weekends? Or... CONTINUE READING 18

Happy Hump Day! We know the middle of the week can be a drag, so we're introducing our bi-weekly series of inspiring posters from best-selling author Karen Salmansohn. Karen brings fun nuggets of self-help advice on her blog daily (or more than daily!) on notsalmon.com. But this self-help is anything but weird and whiny—Karen's tidbits are poignant, relatable and sometimes hysterical. Read... CONTINUE READING 8

This spring/summer wedding season, whether you’re a bride, guest or none of the above, get ready to fall in love with fabulous shoes, dresses and accessories fit for a…well, bride! -Lynden Halpern Veils are classic, but for an updated take on the traditional hair accessory, try The One Headband ($80 on ShopBop.com) by Dauphines of New York on for size. Glass pearls and... CONTINUE READING 18

Summer is almost here, meaning it's every girl's favorite time of the year: dress season! Weddings and bachelorette parties all require the perfect, and often expensive, frock. But with Facebook, Twitter and camera phones, it's harder than ever to get away with re-wearing the same dress. This season, borrow an idea from the fellas and don't buy... CONTINUE READING 9

Memorial Day is coming up, and the best way to kick off the summer is to host or attend a fun outdoor event! Whether it's a brunch, barbecue, company picnic, concert or outdoor wedding, you know you want to wear an easy-breezy dress, but you're not sure which style you should pick. A cute frock in a light fabric such as... CONTINUE READING 10

You already know that SPF is essential even before you head you out for some fun in the sun, but did you know that there are other ways to stay protected? Numerous brands are coming out with clothing and accessories that have UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) ratings, meaning that they're guaranteed to fight off damaging rays. See how to stay... CONTINUE READING 15

San Francisco style is definitely eclectic, but a major element can be defined as haute hippie. Head to the city by the bay and you’re sure to see numerous women in flowy frocks and whimsical accessories, paying homage to a more carefree age just a few decades ago. You’ll have your pick of tons of boho-inspired items at Girls Night... CONTINUE READING 3

Chic and mom don’t always land in the same sentence, unless you’re referring to your madre’s boho style from back-in-the-day. But chances are the leading lady in your life is more into cardis and loafers nowadays. In honor of Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 8, we’re paying homage to updated takes on mom’s style—including those aforementioned items. Buy for yourself...or... CONTINUE READING 9