Fashion Cents: Date Night

Holy moly- have I found some deals for you!  It all started when my sister got me hooked on these adorable knock off J.Crew baubles for the ridiculous price of $12.59.  They come in every color of the rainbow and I may or may not be obsessed.  So, anyway, it got me to searching online for more killer finds!  Check it out- everything featured is under $100!

• Love, Chiffon Hi Lo Dress, $81.74
• Enya Jewelry, Bubble Necklace, $12.59
• Rachel Roy, Envelope Clutch, $69
• Seychelles, Last But Not Least High Wedge Sandals, $69.99
• Tinley Road, Cuff Bracelet, $15.97
   

Somewear: Chihuly Night at the Dallas Arboretum

I’m so excited, because tonight I’ll be walking through the Dallas Arboretum viewing various dramatic glass sculpture installations created by artist Dale Chihuly. Chihuly creates free-standing sculptures, large-scale artwork installations and drawings, which have been exhibited at museums, gardens, architectural environments and galleries throughout the world.

For those of you in the Dallas area: his work will be up until November 5th.  Plus, Wednesday and Thursday nights are buy one get one free for the entire month of August!  For more info, you can visit the Dallas Arboretum.

For those of you not in the Dallas area: this DVF romper is on sale!  What!?!?  It’s so cute! 

• Diane Von Furstenberg, Ebuca Print Silk Romper, Sale- $266.90
• Jimmy Choo, Polaris Patent Espadrille Pump, $385
• NARS, Honolulu Honey Color, $24
• LuLu Frost, Pipeline Cabochon Earring, $145
• Shameless Jewelry, Gold Leaves Ring, $45
• Marc Jacobs, Perfume, $75

Where to Wear: Olympic Themed Gear

I don’t know about you, but I’m obsessed with the Olympics.  Swimming, gymnastics, volleyball- I can’t get enough.  I may just wear stars and stripes straight for two weeks.  GO USA!!!

1. On the Streets of London.  Show Some Love for the Host City! Repetto, Flag Flats, $295
2. Olympic Village- Maybe this Jacket will Look Legit Enough to Get You Inside! UNIF, Americana Denim Jacket, $173
3. The Office- The Classy Way to Show Your Pride! J.Crew, Pencil Skirt in Super 120s, $118 and Saint Galathée Tee, $90
4. Anytime, Anywhere Over the Next Two Weeks- The Olympics Rule!! Gap, Olympic Vintage Tank, $24.95
5. Olympic Cocktail Party- Don’t Forget to Bring the Spiked Iced Ryan Loch-Teas! (Thanks for the drink idea, Shapes) DANNIJO, Liberty Bib Necklace, $787

Somewear: Afternoon Picnic

The temperature’s rising outside!  Keep things cool with an adorable outfit, picnic basket, and accessories!

• Rebecca Minkoff, Mika Shorts, $198
• J.Crew, Perfect Fit Tank, Sale- $9.99
• Bauble Bar, Turq Seed Bead Strands, $32
• DV by Dolce Vita, Doris Sandals, $59
• C Wonder, Wicker Picnic Basket, $128
• C Wonder, Dorset Sunglasses, $68

Somewear: Beating The Heat

Well, I’m somewhat surviving the bike ride.  My legs sort of feel like jelly and I have two more days to go, so who knows if I’ll actually see the finish line. Since it’s a week long ride and camp-out, there doesn’t leave much room for life within the civilized chambers of an air conditioned room, so in preparation of this, I brought really light-weight loose-fitting clothes for any of the post biking activities that might occur, let's say maybe.... watching OKC Beat the Heat!!!!

• Parker, Print Ruffle Romper, $209
• BP, Marta Sandals, $59.95
• Rebecca Minkoff, Lizard MAC Bombe, $330
• Clarins, UV Plus HP Day Screen High Protection Tint SPF 40, $40
• Alexander McQueen, Textured Sunglasses, $325 
• Belle Noel, Leather Pyramid Stud Earrings, $55

Where to Wear: Cut-Out Swim Suits

I wouldn’t say they give the best tan lines, but these swimsuits are pretty fun to sport around in!  The big question is- where shall we summer in them?  Well, I’ve got a few places in mind…

1. On a Catamaran Party Boat Right Off the Jamaican Shore: Mara Hoffman, Beaded Rays One Piece, $275
2. In an Adults Only Swimming Pool on a Cruise Ship Through the Western Caribbean: Kenneth Cole, Plunge Monokini, $98
3. Under a Giant Umbrella on the White Sands of Turks & Caicos: ASOS, Asymmetric Cut Out Swimsuit, $48.71
4. At a Roof Top Pool Party in NYC: ASOS, Criss Cross Bikini Top, $27.83 & Hipster Bottoms, $20.87 
5. On a Hidden Beach Within the Costa Rican Rainforest: 6 Shore Road, Shack One Piece Suit, $138
6. On a Yacht Somewhere in the Middle of the Mediterranean Sea: Matthew Williamson, Printed Cutout One-Piece, $410

Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome

The Villa Borghese Gardens is another destination I will be traveling to in just a few weeks.  It’s one of the largest public parks in Rome and has a number of buildings, museums, and attractions in which you can visit while you are there.  It’s 148 acres of beauty, so I’m going to need a camera and some comfy shoes!

• Alice + Olivia, Cady Cuff Short, $165
• LOFT, Scalloped Ruffle Blouse, $44.50
• Fiel, Milos Flat Sandals, $170
• Nikon, Coolpix S3300 16.0- Megapixel Digital Camera, Sale- $119.99
• KBL, Dream Rush Sunglasses, $175
• Rebecca Minkoff, Flirty Bag, $250