Trend : Vests

Vests are in this season!
If you work in an environment that requires formal workwear, but you hate wearing suits, vests are a great way to look appropriate without getting a heatstroke in our climate.
Depending on the fabric and cut of the vest, you can pair them with anything from shorts to pants to dresses.


Marc by Marc Jacobs , Nanette Lepore

Try a fitting, structured vest in a dark colour like these for work. Wear them with shirts or blouses.


Jak & Rae , Theory , Delias

For a casual look, pair a vest with a tank top or a tee over skirts, jeans or shorts.

Elie Tahari

Find your dress too plain on it's own? Wear a vest over it.

Shoe Trends For Fall 2006

1. Patent


Moschino Cheap & Chic , Manolo Blahnik , BCBGirls

2. Peeptoes

Circa Joan & David , Steve Madden , Pedro Garcia

3. Stacked Heels

Michael Kors , Charles David , Guess

Luxury Find Of The Day

Manolo Blahnik candle, $75 from neimanmarcus.com


Because girls have a weakness for all things Manolo.

Beat The Heat

How does one stay cool in the heat? Take a cue from these celebs in their tunic dresses.
If you're worried about showing too much leg, add on a pair of leggings/tights, like this :


These striped tights may be a bit radical for some, so plain ones will do just fine.

Here's a few more I found :


Dress - AKA ; Sandals - Kristen Lee ; Shades - DITA


Dress - Lewis Cho ; Sandals - Next


(L) Karoo sweater dress (R) LaRok tunic dress

Luxury Find Of The Day

Burberry Travel Slippers with carrying case, $130 from neimanmarcus.com

Because you have to walk around your hotel suite in style.

Runway Highlight : Blumarine

These are from the Autumn/Winter runway show in Milan. I love how they injected colours into their collection instead of focusing on the usual blacks, browns and greys so typical of A/W !

Take One : Lace Flats

Heels are fabulous, but they sure do put our feet through a lot of strain.
So give your feet a rest this weekend, and put on some flats. I found this really pretty pair, and found 3 different outfits to wear them with.

A closer view
Lace flats $28



Outfit 1 : Girly & Preppy

Bubble hem tunic dress $58 matched with Lux sack with braided strap $58

Outfit 2 : City Chic


Polka dot bow blouse $34.99 paired with Lux shorts $58

Outfit 3 : Laid back and casual


Ruched cami top $24 paired with French sailor pants $58


* All items from urbanoutfitters.com

Runway Highlight : Cynthia Rowley

From the Spring/Summer show in New York :