Happy 4th!

Happy Independence Day!

Elle

Stars, Stripes & Leopard?

Getting in the spirit of the upcoming weekend. I must say I am proud to be American. I love this outfit I found on lookbook.nu. This outfit screams patriotism but with a funky twist. Love love LOVE! This weekend calls for family and friends, cookouts, swimming in the lake, and ice cream galore :) While I'm trying to find my 7/4 outfit, I want to wish you guys a happy 4th and appreciate every moment.

Elle

Have a Siesta Fiesta

Siesta Key, Florida

I absolutely love the beach. There's something relaxing and serene about it. While I was there, we (me and my family) stay at the Siesta Key Village and it was gorge beyond words. I would recommend staying there if you ever in Siesta. I relaxed on the beach all day and enjoyed recreations (hot air balloon ride and jet skiing!!) and the best seafood I have ever enjoyed. There was a sandcastle contest and those people have such great skill,, given I need a mold and they sculpted from their hands. I miss the white sand beneath my toes, but I'm happy to be home :)

Elle

Va-ca-tion

I love these three syllables: vay-cay-sion :)) I'll be taking a little va-kay to Siesta Key, Florida. I love the atmosphere, the laid back attitude, and the amazing seafood. This place reminds my dad of his hometown in Barbados so he's indulging with me for the next week. I'll have plenty of photos up when I come back. 

Signing off,

Elle

Amber Waves

Olivia Palermo

Yellow has always been the color of summer, but the shade of amber is the "it" color. I recently got inspired by Olivia with her night time outfit Luckily, I had an off the shoulder tee made by a friend in the same color. Adding charcoal slim cargos and leopard flats from the Gap, I found a comfortable outfit for work and still on trend. I have learned over the years that trends are set to give you ideas, and is just a fab fad of the moment.

What She Wore

Trend Alert: Cobalt Denim

Elle

Showgirl

Loving the unforced attitude of this shoot. Amazing story piece.

Lindsay Ellingson for Gravure Magazine

Elle

fashiongonerogue.com

Need some AC?

This hot color trend will sure to keep you cool in the summer. Loving the cobalt skinnies and aqua shoulder bag... Cute combo with white tee and chocolate belt and sandals (high or low!)

DKNY pleated dress
£155 - harveynichols.com

Rag & Bone skinny jeans
$165 - barneys.com

Mara Hoffman padded swimwear
$275 - net-a-porter.com

Bandeau bathing suit
$299 - resort.im-hm.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors logo tote bag
$328 - michaelkors.com

Roberta Chiarella cobalt jewelry
$38 - maxandchloe.com

NARS Duo Cream Eyeshadow
$33 - nordstrom.com

Penelope & Coco

Edie

Grace

Kinsley

I ran across this brand called Penelope and Coco. Their fall/winter '11 line is just ridiculous. I would die for all of them. The edie reminds me of the Alaia booties my friend con herself into getting.

Elle

www.penelopeandcoco.bigcartel.com 

Head Up In The Clouds

Since I'm on a plane right now, I want to post this backstage coverage across the pond (for the US :)) at the London College of Fashion show. London College one of the top prestigious fashion colleges in the world.  This is just a little snippet of the magic created behind those walls. Enjoy loves and have a great weekend :) 

Elle

Via: Fashion Gone Rogue

Dreaming in Zara

Short Blazer in Orange

$99.90

Double Cloth Blazer

$89.90

Flounced Skirt Dress

89.90



Long Skirt
$89.90



Frill Mini Skirt
$79.90


Open Work Snakeskin Slingback
$99.90



I fall in love with Zara every season. Their line of clothing and accessories always seems to amaze me with the  current trends, price, and quality of the merchandise. Here are my favorite picks with the orange blazer, navy long skirt, and the slingbacks rounding out my top picks. With dream money, my total comes out to be $549.40 but with my 20% off coupon, the new total is $439.52, which isn't to shabby. The orange blazer is a must for me due to my love of blazers. That will be purchased very soon :)

Elle

Highway Diaries 06.15

My favorite posts ( & inspiration) of the week. Did you see that navy & white striped dress and killer black Celine satchel?! Wisp away in my daydreams.....


Elle

Chalkboard Chic

Incorporating my new "babies" and nude for my outfit today. They will make any fashion addict drool.
Hint: the "IT" shoe of the season :)

Elle