Life's Little Luxuries
Summer Vacay Style Guide
Get Ready for The Fourth of July!
As far as we're concerned, July 4th is for fireworks, hotdogs and hanging with your favorite people. This year, Michael's has you covered with no fuss fabulous fashions for all your Fourth of July festivities!
Dress Code Guide 101
Many invitations in my house arrive with dress code types that leave me totally confused! And when I reach out to a friend to find out what she’s wearing, I learn I am not alone in that uncertainty one bit! Because dress codes come with some expectations behind them, and we don’t want you feeling out of place at any event, we’ve broken down the codes for you one by one. Even the ones that are absolute contradictions like “dressy casual”. Hello!?!?!? Aren’t those opposites?
The Wedding Suite
Did you now the ancient Roman goddess of marriage was named Juno? Back in the day many people opted to honor her by getting married in June. Seems that tradition lives on... wedding season is just around the corner. But don't worry, we have you covered in our highly curated Wedding Suite. We'll help you shop for the perfect look from black-tie to beach front fab!
Get Flirty! How Long Or Short Should That Hemline Go?
The sun's shining and it's time stretch out and shed some light on those stems! It’s time to get flirty – put away those tired jeans and pull out your dresses and skirts because the days will be warm and the nights will even hotter! So now that the weather's turning, you might be asking… what’s in style and what should I be buying? The truth is, it’s totally your call! Hemlines are personal (just like the diary you write in).
One Item Challenge!
We all have our favorites things… pieces we wear over and over again hoping our colleagues at work don’t notice. But then again – who cares? We challenge you to figure out how to wear your favorite items over and over again without anyone noticing. Those classic pieces that are season-less and timeless. They have a front seat in your closet and never get put into a bin during daylight savings. Need more help? You got it!
Get Inspired! 4 Ways to Always Look Like a Celeb!
I have come to the conclusion after many years of being a garmento that you can’t hijack someone’s style… It must come naturally and be you! While all that may be true, there are ways to channel a celeb in a way where you can still “keep it real”. After years and years of studying the celeb scene, there are 4 ways to always look like a celeb (without the crazy shoulder pads, pink hair or shoes you can’t actually walk in) and feel good while doing it. Follow these 4 quick rules and trust me… the paparazzi may be sneaking up on you!
Spring's In Swing So Stack Those Bracelets Up!
We have been covered up for way too long ladies. Winter feels like it’s been here for a lifetime, because I seriously can’t remember the last time I enjoyed an epic outside brunch in the Village. My arms are pasty white, my legs even worse and forget my usually perfectly polished pedi. Good news is that the weather app on my phone shows that things are looking up so it’s time to start the prep!
Carry Color!
Let's face it- most of us throw our junk in the same handbag everyday and run out the door just out of habit and convenience. I do, that's for sure! My Louis Vuitton Neverfull is my season-less savior that requires no thinking, no swap out and honestly, no cleaning. But I must be honest... this seasons spring colors are really speaking to me.
Jewelry Must Haves!
Fashion in abundance is a sweet, sweet thing. Jewelry however is a hefty investment and when you find something you love, tends to stay on you through showers, parties and fierce vacations. One of the perks of being a girl is getting to wear fabulous sparkly things that make us feel amazing even if we are rocking our latest yoga gear. While I might have an entire drawer (or two) filled with jewelry that I have picked up along the way from travels and sample sales, I always wear my go to pieces.
Trend Alert! 5 Spring ‘17 Trends to Jump on Stat!
While winter has definitely been tricking us with an injection of a hot day here and there, one thing is for certain. Just step into any retail store and you will see that spring is in full swing. Not sure I can get down with that quite yet since I have a constant chill in my bones but hey, you gotta switch the mindset sooner or later.
Why The Babes Love Balenciaga!
Babes go berserk over Balenciaga… but why? IT MAKES A STATEMENT! Those biker bags just can’t stay in stock and fashionistas worldwide can’t get enough of the avant-garde structural pieces in the collections. A fashion rebel, founder Cristóbal Balenciaga closed his fashion house in 1968 and died in 1972. The house lay dormant until 1986. Several designers who have worked for the famed fashion house have gone on to be “quite famous” themselves… Oscar De La Renta, Emanuel Ungaro and Hubert de Givenchy just to name a few.