SUMMER PARTY DRESS

My favorite party dress this summer is one that's sleeveless with a drop waist and soft pleats. I love how versatile they are- Great for casual or more dressed up occasions, and by tweaking the shoes and accessories, they can be styled to fit a range of personal styles. Go from glam to classic, preppy to edgy or keep it clean and minimal like the looks above.

Get the look...
+ ASOS Quilted Drop Waist Shell Dress (Also in red/pink)
+ ASOS Clutch Bag With Corner Plate And Side Strap
+ ASOS Hometown Heeled Sandals
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+ RED Valentino Drop Waist Faille Dress
+ Venessa Arizaga Let's Dance Bracelet
+ RED Valentino Velvet Flocked Booties

11 Dresses To Carry You Through The Summer Season

Photo via: Urban Outfitters

Along with backyard barbecues and cocktails on the lake, we look forward to the summer party dress code. With these summer dresses, you'll stroll into your next soirée looking effortless-chic and breezy. Check out these party-worthy dresses to wear for your next seasonal festivity below...

Fashion Girls Are Loving This Little Red Dress for Summer

Photos via: Faithfull the Brand

Fashion girl's are obsessed with this little red dress for summer. The smocked, puff-sleeved design gives us major '90s vibes. It's great for everything from visiting the sites on your warm-weather vacation, attending your next summer party, and much more. Wear with a beachy bag and either strappy white sandals or classic white sneakers.

Wear This Reformation Outfit To Any Summer Party

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Summertime equals party time and what better way to enjoy a good group of friends, family, and cocktails than with a perfect outfit, under the sun. This look is the epitome of summer ease and fun. The focal piece is the ruched, linen, white blouse with puffed sleeves, which can easily be paired with denim shorts, or the midi skirt of your choosing.

Get the look:
+ Soko Sabi Organic Hoops
+ Gala Top
+ Kayu Gianni Bag
+ Charlie Short
+ Romy Wedge Espadrille

Daytime Makeup For Summer

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Sure, it's impressive if you don't/don't have to wear makeup in this heated weather. And letting your face go bare certainly has its merits. There is nothing wrong with wanting to look a little extra glowy for that pool party or naturally dewy for a beach day. All you need is fresh skin, smooth brows, a bit of highlighter and a touch of blush for the perfect summer face. Check out these products to help you achieve that look.

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Wear This Classic Look On Your Next Summer Night Out

Photo via: Honey N' Silk

Summer nights are truly one of a kind; everyone is out and about, in a fantastic mood, and the sun has faded enough for you to break out a silky, sleek outfit. For your next summer night out, opt for a quirky printed silk dress with a blouse layered over the top. Add a strappy sandal and you're ready for evening cocktails, a party, or a date.

You Can Wear These Black Jumpsuits All Summer Long

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Jumpsuits and rompers are an effortless way to achieve a chic look, whether you're sipping bubbling drinks at a rooftop party or taking a walk through your favorite park. Here, we've rounded up the best black jumpsuits that you can live in all summer long.

Get the look:
+ Stradivarius Knitted Tie Waist Jumpsuit
+ CLAYTON Hayden Jumpsuit
+ ASOS DESIGN Jumpsuit with Kimono Sleeve
+ Weekday Jumpsuit
+ Lost Ink Jumpsuit
+ ONE by LACAUSA Santi Jumpsuit
+ Talulah Rapture Jumpsuit

10 Evening Dresses For Special Occasions

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Special occasions are just that, special. It's not every day you get to wear your most luxurious dress, your highest heels or get your makeup professionally done. Whether it's an important networking event, a wedding or a summer party with important people, you're going to need the perfect evening dress. Check out these ten evening dresses for your special night out.

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BOLD LASHES

ph: Vogue UK

Major crush on the bold lashes at Gucci S/S 2013. I know false lashes are normally associated with over-the-top party looks, but with clean skin + neutral lip color they're understated + chic.
My favorite way to get the look is with Illamasqua false lashes + Duo black eyelash adhesive.

Alexa Chung Styles The Perfect Summer Outfit

Photo via: Harpers Bazaar

Alexa Chung stepped out wearing an outfit combo that can be worn until the leaves begin to brown. The best part about this outfit is that each piece can be worn multiple times, in a variety of different ways. An off the shoulder top, denim mini skirt and espadrille-style flat are summer staples that are here to stay. This outfit can go from park to party with a quick change of hair and makeup.

Get the look:
+ Zanzan Sunetra Acetate Sunglasses
+ Milly Off The Shoulder Blouse
+ Maje Off The Shoulder Crinkled Cotton Blouse
+ Topshop Moto High Waisted Mini Skirt
+ Tory Burch Colorblock Espadrilles

5 THINGS

+ Kate Moss on the Vogue UK May 2014 cover in a fringe piece from her new Topshop collection.


+ Love this Parisian-inspired bedroom, especially the chevron wood floors and the bed/bedding.


+ I'm Koo got an amazing street style shot of these swoon-worthy Céline triangle heel mules.


+ This Pink Grapefruit, Ginger, and Lemongrass Sake Cocktail looks/sounds amazing!


+ Private Party 'I Woke Up Like This' Sweatshirt - Now I got Beyoncé stuck in my head...


5 things that caught my eye this week.

Happy weekend!

x

Under $200: Ruffle Pinstripe Jumpsuit

Photo via: Urban Outfitters

If you read us often, then you know we love a good jumpsuit. This one from Urban Outfitters is affordable, on trend and beyond chic. It's high-rise, cropped and wide legged -- 3 things we absolutely adore in a summer piece.

Get the look:
+ Side Party Hera Ruffle Pinstripe Jumpsuit

2 Sleek Summer Outfits We Can't Stop Thinking About

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On the streets of London Fashion Week, Monica Ainley and Pandora Sykes were spotted in two spring and summer looks that can take you from the office to the after party. The thing these two chic ensembles have in common? Killer accessories. To make a serious statement opt for suede and knotted bags along with pearl jewelry and kitten heel footwear.

We Can't Wait to Recreate This Stylish All-Black Outfit

Photo via: Vogue

We've got our eyes on this great all-black outfit idea for spring and summer. The minimalist-meets- ladylike look is great for elevated occasions like a date, event, dinner party or the office. We can't tell whether this street style star is wearing a full black skirt or roomy culotte pants, but either way we're loving this silhouette.

Pernille Teisbaek Reminds Us the Jumpsuit Is Essential for Summer

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There are a few things that are essential for summertime; cocktails, maxi dresses, basket bags, and good friends. But there's another staple you need to add to that list and that's the jumpsuit. Whatever the color, length, or fabrication, this stylish piece can carry you from poolside to rooftop party effortlessly. Inspired by Pernille Teisbaek's look, shop 25 must-have jumpsuits below.

Olivia Palermo Is Summer Perfect In Denim Overalls

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Major fashion babe, Olivia Palermo, always pulls out the best trends and ensembles that we'd be willing to copy from head to toe. She attended a launch party at the influencer-famous Revolve house located in the Hamptons. She wore the perfect summer, childhood-flashback ensemble: denim short overalls, a feminine blouse and a pair of loafers.

Get the look:
+ Free People Live to Tell Top
+ L'Academie The Femme Blouse
+ Tularosa Rachel Denim Short Dungarees
+ Northmore Short Denim Overalls
+ Marni Sabot Two-Tone Mules

The Prettiest Blouses Under $100

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With classic pieces like skinny jeans, light-wash jeans, white trousers and work-slacks, it can take a little bit more effort to make them look stylish. But with the right statement blouse, in a pretty fabric and decorated with elaborate prints, it gets that much easier. Check out these blouses, and feel free to go crazy because they're all under $100.

Get the look:
+ Farrow Jody Smocked Linen Crop Top
+ Free People Garden Party Cami Blouse
+ English Factory Tank Top
+ Club Monaco Ribbone Top
+ Farrow Audrey Pom Pom Top
+ Endless Rose Lace Tee

And The Countdown To My Wedding Begins...

Denis Reggie

Happy to share that my fiancé and I have finally set a wedding date in July. As some of you may know, my father passed away about a month after we got engaged, so naturally a wedding was no longer top of mind for us. Though it won't be easy not having him there, we feel the timing is right. Many of you may be wondering how or why we are only giving ourselves two and a half months to pull this off, and the answer is that we are going for a small, intimate, and simple celebration. Thankfully,  our families will conveniently be in the area for that date. Click below to find out more about my wedding prep and plans...

The Best Memorial Day Sales To Shop Now

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Here's a quick round-up of the best Memorial Day sales. Happy Shopping!

+ Anthropologie: Extra 40% off sale items

+ ASOS: 30% off occasionwear

+ Banana Republic: 40% off with code BRSUMMER

+ Barney's Warehouse: Up to 50% off

+ Bloomingdales: Up to 50% off

+ Club Monaco: 25% off with code WARMWELCOME

+ Current/Elliott: Extra 25% off sale items with code MD2018

+ DVF: Extra 20% off sale items with code SUMMER20

+ Equipment: Extra 25% off sale items with code MD2018

+ Forever21: 30% off sale items with code EXTRA30

+ Free People: 40% off summer essentials

+ French Connection: 30% off code FC30MDP

+ Gap: 50% off with code PARTY

+ J.Crew: 40% off with code GETAWAY

+ Joie: 25% off sale items with code MD2018

+ Loeffler Randall:t40% off spring and resort

+ Loft: 40% off with code: LONGWKND

+ Lord & Taylor: Up to 25% off with code GIVE

+ Madewell: 20% off dresses with code PRETTYPLEASE

+ Missguided: 50% off with code GOBABE

+ Nasty Gal: Up to 80% off

+ Nordstrom: Up to 40% off

+ Old Navy: Up to 50% off all tanks, tees, dresses, shorts and swim

+ Saks Fifth Avenue: Up to 40% off

+ Shopbop: Up to 40% off

+ Topshop: Up to 50% Off

+ Urban Outfitters: Up to 50% off select items

An Easy Way To Style A Floral Summer Dress

Photo via: Style Du Monde

We enjoy versatile pieces that can take you to multiple destinations and occasions. Spotted at New York Fashion Week was a street-chic look that can be worn to brunch, happy hour, a birthday party or a creative office, and that's the kind of dynamic dress we all need. Style your floral dress with a pair of simple black heeled sandals and a camel shoulder bag.