We’re celebrating Independence Day the AprilMarin way, and there’s no better way to express your patriotism through your style!
A red, white or blue dress is a must for your Fourth of July party!
Try AprilMarin’s Audrey dress in RED,
The Classic Capri Suit in WHITE,
or
The Capri Dress in BLUE!!
Have a safe and stylish Fourth!
You can perfect any fashion trend in the book, but trendy hair always completes the look. There are several simple in dos that will add a hint of girly, flirty, fun or sophistication to your look this summer.
Due to fashion trends of 2008, shorter haircuts are now growing out. Trends are now going even shorter. The pixie cut is the way to go if you are a stick-out-of the-crowd kind of girl. Victoria Beckham and Katie Holmes are famous for this cut, but I just
L-O-V-E Elisha Cuthbert’s.
If you aren’t as daring, or are letting your hair grow out from your last hair excursion, do not fear, the bob is here. The cut sits at the nape of the neck, and is perfect for the hot summer days and is an easy to style cut, especially since messy out-of-bed-short-hair is in. Longhaired girl and afraid of the scissors? You can still enjoy this trend! Grab bobby pins that match your hair and pin it up and under to the nape of the neck.
Check out how Heidi Klum’s bob frames her face perfectly
Not looking for a cut, but still want to try something new? Braids are possibly the quickest way to do so. Starting above one eyebrow, French braid towards the other side of your head and bobby pin behind the ear and under some hair. This brings an instant innocence, yet glamour, to any look. As seen below on Lauren Conrad.
Also, new braided hairpieces help those with shorter hair or the inability to braid (its ok, some people just can’t seem to get it down!) Finding one that matched your hair perfectly may be hard, but once you do, just slip it in and go! We love that this style can be worn casual or dressed up. Sienna Miller pulls off this look beautifully.
Mermaid and beachy waves are an obvious summer do. Perfect again for any occasion, these waves are sexy and sophisticated. When you aren’t at the beach, but want to catch these waves, take 1-2 inch pieces of hair and wrap them around hot curlers, pin them and let ‘em cool. Take them out and pull a large-tooth comb through your hair. You’ll end up with big soft waves. Use a soft hairspray for hold.
Finding something to wear on a rainy day is hard enough, never mind trying to find the right shoes to wear. Rain boots work sometimes, but what about when rain boots aren’t particularly appropriate, you plan on wearing your favorite heals to work, or when you think the bad weather is about to ruin a special event? We have an answer to this terrifying situation – grab your raincoat and your Shuellas.
“Shuellas?” you might ask. As seen on Good Morning America and The Today Show, Shuellas are your go-to “shoe umbrellas.” Available in black, pink, yellow or green, this waterproof shoe cover fits a heeled foot perfectly. Designed to be tighter around the calf (versus a wider open-top rain boot), the Shuella prevents rain from entering the boot and further ruining your day. The anti-slip sole is another must have feature, and the included cloth to wipe excess water and custom carry tote help clean and stow the unique product. The look is funky, but worth it. Who likes carrying around clunky rain boots or ruining your priceless pumps any way? Let us know what you think!
Get your pair of Shuellas for $49.95 at www.Shuella.com
It’s always hard to find bridesmaids dresses that bring on the compliments, and chase away complaints, but if you are interested in being voted bride of the year, listen up. We’ll share several ways that will assist you in picking out dresses that make you and your bridesmaids equally as happy to be involved in your special day.
When choosing a dress, it is clearly a bride’s choice of color and fabric type of their bridesmaid’s attire. While the color and fabric of these dresses should compliment your gown, we do advise that you keep in mind the season of the wedding as well. Depending on the season, lighter or darker colors may be appropriate, and the weight of the fabric should also be considered. This thoughtfulness in advance will prevent any of your bridesmaids from fainting or freezing. They will surely thank you for avoiding this.
Include dresses that not only fit your ideas of fabric and color, but that are also stylish and may even be worn again. Impossible, you imagine? We’re even going to help you find a bridesmaid outfit that also has a perfect fit. AprilMarin has an entire line of bridesmaid appropriate styles that are fashionable, classy and have a by-the-measurement custom fit.
While selecting your AprilMarin bridesmaid dresses, you can decide to dress your party in multiple styles or just one. The same color theme may be chosen for all outfits and your bridesmaids can choose their own lining. These options add a personal touch, and a bit of compromise to ease the event planning stress. A major plus; these dresses provide a unique look and comfort that will be loved by your bridesmaids, guaranteeing they will be worn again and again.
Your bridesmaids will also be greatly appreciative if you keep within a decent budget. It’s your lucky day, or perhaps your bridesmaids’ have hit the jackpot! The entire AprilMarin dress collection is under $150.
Selecting AprilMarin dresses for your wedding will provide you with a happy and beautiful bridal party that is sure to make your special day even more perfect. After all, this day is all about the bride.
With the right accessories, these outfits are simple enough to be dressed up, and classic enough to be worn as is.
Scarves as a summer trend? Who would’ve thought! Now with lightweight and brightly colored scarves, why wouldn’t this winter trend stay year round? Here are a few tips that will keep you fashionably cool this summer.
Like we said, lightweight is the way to go. If your scarf is too heavy, it defeats the purpose of dressing for the sun of summer. A colorful scarf or one with a print and fringe tassels is perfect for summer because it is an easy accessory. There are several ways to effortlessly accomplish this style and add a little something to your outfit!
Typically, scarves are worn wrapped around the neck, and in the summertime you can continue this look. Just wrap the scarf loosely around your neck twice, or, while the scarf hangs down around your neck, do a quick, loose half tie and go. What a breeze!
You may also decide to wear your scarf like a shawl. This is a beautiful way to cover your shoulders while wearing a sundress that shows a heavy amount of skin above the waist. Easily wear the scarf completely open and draped over the shoulders and hanging down and under the arm.
Another classy way to tie your scarf is called the “cowboy collar”. Fold a bigger square scarf in half making a triangle, pull tips over the shoulder and tie in front. Instant sophistication!
And if you want to get more daring and fancy, do the Jackie O! By folding a square scarf in half on the diagonal and tying at front or nape of the neck so it covers the hair, you can become an instant classic!
Too hot for you to actually wear your scarf? Tie a silky square one on the handle of your handbag for a ladylike extra.
The best way to dress up you ensemble is with the right jewelry and now big, adventurous, beautiful pieces are in! An elegant yet simple outfit is perfect to pair with layers of oversized gems and necklaces. The jewels will add the perfect extra touch and glam up your look. Even though some of these pieces seem a bit extravagant, they still look chic. We recommend wearing the extra bold earrings separate from the extra bold necklace, so pick one or the other for a stunning everyday look. Check out these stylish celebs (Sarah Jessica Parker, Michelle Obama and Madonna) that are making statements with this new trend!
Most women and their high heels have a love/hate or “frienemies” (friend/enemy) relationship. We know we love the sexiness and power that heels contribute to ourselves, but dread the pain that goes hand in hand with each use. Instead of going without heels, go with the new ballet flats known as Citisoles.
Citisoles come to the rescue after a long night in your beloved stilts. They are ballet flats that fold and fit into a mini pouch that easily stores away into your clutch or bag of the night. When you’re sick and tired of the discomfort attributed from your lovely heels, just whip out and unzip the pouch, throw on your Citisoles, and surprisingly the mini pouch expands into a tote to throw your heels into! Because the flats are cute and comfy, you can wear them with basically anything on your pre-heel morning commute, mid-day lunch break, or mid-night stroll home from your wonderful night out.
This accessory is convenient, genius and quite affordable, each pair is only $24.99.
Get your pair at www.citisoles.com
Pencil skirts were made popular in the 1950’s and are probably the most universal item in every womans closet….second to the little white tee! Pencil skirts hug a woman’s curve making women feeling beautiful while lengthing their legs. Pencil skirts are for all body types and can be easily paired with many tops to make many stylish and easy outfits.
The slim fitting pencil skirt with a Button Down Top: This combo is perfect for the office and an after office cocktail. Tip: You must ensure that the button down is fitted/tailored well so you don’t see any material buldges.
Pencil Skirt with a feminine and flowy blouse: This combo works great for a date night or even a more casual office day. Tip: Ensure that your blouse hits right below your hipbone and pair it with a shorter jacket to avoid looking frumpy.
Pencil Skirt with a simple fitted tee: This combo works well for a casual weekend brunch or an evening of cocktails with the ladies. Tip: Make sure that your tee is very fitted and either tucked into your skirt or short enough to stop right at the skirt waist hem.
Summer is all about sunny barbeques, fun get-togethers, and beautiful weddings, and there is a new e-invite concept that makes hosting these events better in practically every aspect. Paperless Post is an online invitation designer and mailer with completely classy and eye-catching invitation layouts. The invites look just as they would had you designed them through a professional printer, and they are entirely green. After instantly receiving the invite via email, attendees can click to RSVP and even purchase tickets to the event. Everything is sent back to you and able to be managed online. Another plus to being earth-friendly is that these invites are cheaper to send than by mail, 60 emailings costs $5.
They are definitely worth checking out: paperlesspost.com
Love the looks of our First Lady? Always sporting a chic, presentable, and fashionable style, Michelle Obama is making headlines. We love her sleeveless and colorful dress and we think the best way for you to show patriotism before July is by adding a similar piece to your wardrobe, like AprilMarin’s Lily dress. This dress features several bright color options that the First Lady would be sure to enjoy. Plus, the adorable pleats and custom fit add a personal flare! Or go with a more classic look, like Michelle’s to the right. AprilMarin’s two-tone Audrey Dress is similar and featured on aprilmarin.com.
A dress in a classic style works well with various types of accessories. Outfits like these may easily be dressed up or made more casual, depending on the accessories paired with it.