We LOVE this fall trend!  A peplum jacket is a short coat that has a little skirt at the bottom and the AprilMarin Dylan jacket is a perfect example of one.  Its ruffled bottom makes this jacket a fall must and it looks perfect with dark jeans, or black pants if you’re are going for a fancier look.  Because this trend can be worn often and in a variety of ways, it is definitely worth wearing.

Beige, grey or green are all perfect jacket colors for the fall, but AprilMarin offers a variety of colors to choose from.  I know I will be enjoying this chic trend as much as possible!

Tibi’s Fall 2009 collection includes peplum jackets as well.

AprilMarin’s Daisy Dress is a great dress for any day. This dress has several unique features, including a wide waist hem, pleated skirt bottom, covered front buttons, and of course the adorable Peter Pan collar. It is a polo-type look made into dress, making it a full outfit. It has been worn, and looks great, casually with a pair of jeans and sandals, or can be dressed up with fun heels or wedges. It’s your go-to dress for any day and can be worn in many ways, so be creative! Since it is summer and the sun is out wear this dress in yellow!

Get a head start on picking out your fall outfits; grey is in! This color is a perfect warm fall favorite, and it is a great alternative instead of black, favored in the cooler months. Brighten up your outfit by adding color with accessories and fun shoes.

The AprilMarin Chelsea Dress in grey is a perfect classic that will keep your style up to date on this trend, while keeping you comfortable this fall. The satin accent on the sleeve of this tweed-like lightweight poly-cotton dress breaks up the color and makes it less monotone, and extremely fashionable. It’s square-neckline also adds a unique detail that is very fashion forward. Too cool for your legs to go bare in this dress? Add lightweight grey or black tights for an ultra-chic look.

Chelsea Dress

Can you guess what Michael Kors’ fall line includes? You guessed it! A grey tweed dress with an interesting neckline! Get your AprilMarin Chelsea dress for a tenth of the cost.

Michael Kors

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.

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!

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.

Whether you’re interviewing, landing your first job, or going for that promotion, these fashion tips will help you gain an edge.

Looking “pulled together” is key for work, and choosing a more tailored option will help you achieve this.  AprilMarin’s entire collection features tailored, custom clothing that have clean lines, and the perfect fit of each garment is guaranteed to make you feel as good as you look. 

If your company offers “casual Fridays,” appropriate dress is still expected.  Pairing nice dark jeans (free of rips of course!) with a well fitted suit jacket is a great casual look.  AprilMarin’s Grace and Kristina suit jackets are must haves to execute this look with ease!

Last, but definitely not least, reveal nothing.  You can obviously look great at work without dressing sexy or suggestively, and you do want to be taken seriously, right?  AprilMarin can make sure you look the part by customizing the perfect neckline, hemline, fit and color.  What more could you ask for?  Check out the Chelsea dress for you perfect go-to basic for work.

Grace Suit Jacket

Kristina Suit Jacket

Chelsea Dress

 

 

We can all agree that it is a constant struggle to find an outfit appropriate for professional life and still function as evening after-work attire for cocktails and dinners.

The perfect outfit that works for this common situation is a classic skirt suit. Ivory is a fashionable summer color, and works easily from day to night. During the day, wear you ivory skirt suit with a beige top and tan accessories. When you’re ready for your cocktails, lose the jacket, change to a darker satin top and add gold jewelry and a chic clutch. This change is simple, but it is a foolproof finish. We’ll drink to that!

Try AprilMarin’s Kristina Suit to complete this look.