All-American

With it being Memorial Day I felt it was only appropriate to highlight a patriotic spirit in this morning's blog.  With the cookouts and sales going on (don't forget about ours) it's easy to look past the real meaning of today.  So why not show your support through your style!

All-American style is incredibly easy to pull off with just red, white, and blue, but to avoid looking like a walking flag I wouldn't recommend pairing all three together at once. Stripes and star patterns are also acceptable and maybe even throw in a little black for contrast.

Get in the Game

This Spring designers want you suit up in a different sense.  Alexander Wang, Rag & Bone, and Narsisco Rodriguez are just a few taking their design cues from the court with exaggerated athletic stylings.

Mesh and neoprene fabrics, racing stripe details, cargo pockets, and sophisticated track pants raced down the runway. But don't be fooled, these aren't just luxe gym clothes ladies, this is locker-room chic taken to the next level. Put's a new spin on the growing athletic wear trend. What will you be sporting this Spring?

Dip into Dots

Do you dare to don a deluge of dots?!? Wow try saying that 10 times fast! Back on topic, polka dots are coming on strong but whether you choose a lot or a little this is a print that will add some punchiness to your poise.

Black and white and red all over or just a pinch will give your look a little playfulness.  If going with an all over polka dot look my advice is to choose a smaller dot in a traditional black and white, but if you really want to add panache choose an accessory piece to up the ante.  A change purse, gloves, scarf, or the right pair of pumps will highlight this nostalgic print and your personality.

Haute Heels

Coco Chanel said it best, " A woman with good shoes is never ugly!"Short, tall, stacked, thick, stiletto, or kitten, one thing is for sure, we've got a prime pump for you.  Glam up your gambs with a duo of delight!

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Bounty of Beautiful Boots

I said to stay tuned, check out all of these great options for knee high boots!!! Oh I don't want to wish away summer but fall can't get here fast enough! With such a variety of styles and prices it's impossible not to find the perfect pair!

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Fantasy Fashion Becomes Reality

With this excessive heat the country has been facing I feel it has become a necessity to have a/c built into my attire, that being said, please do not think I am walking around in 1980's mesh fashion, however the perforated look is very fashion forward when it comes to footwear.  Case in point, Miu Miu's Patent Perforated Peep-toe pump, try saying that 5x fast.  The highly stylized perforated woven leather will keep your feet perfectly pleasant during those hot summer nights, but at $650 the price is anything but perfect or pleasant.

Miu Miu, $650

Naughty Monkey has a similarly punctured style with its take on perforated woven leather.  The laser cut panels with side-cut outs and buckle adorned peep-toe, will keep your feet refreshed and refined.  At just, $97 you won't have to put your credit cards on ice.

Naughty Monkey, $97

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

Are you making a quick escape and trying to pack for that weekend getaway to sun and sand? The key to the fast getaway is sticking with a small number of essential items that you can mix and match for stellar style.  Here begins your basic assembly for perfect packing.

The cure: Beachcomber Bliss

A pair of boyfriend cut denim shorts, printed tank, and a light layering cardigan for those cooler nights are great for a stroll on the boardwalk or an afternoon excursion.  Add a flat sandal, layered chains, and a graphic tote to complete the look.  The best part, you'll be able to incorporate these pieces into other looks with ease.

Fantasy Fashion Becomes Reality

Have I got a steal for you this week!  Let's start off with our fabulous fantasy pair.  While this designer may not be known to many, they are known enough to be copied! Paloma Barceló, a spanish footwear line who specializes in wedges, dreamt up this divine pair that retails for $295.  This leather and raffia combination is not in the same league as some of my other fantasy finds, but these are still a fairly pricey pair.

Paloma Barceló "Amaya", $295

Lucky for you, Poppy and Stella carries this luscious look-a-like from Naughty Monkey!  Same leather and raffia combo, with a strappy, knotted, open toe design, but with a price that is very nice.  At just $79 there is no excuse not to have these!  Pick yours up before they're gone!

Naughty Monkey, $79

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

White denim, oh white denim, you are on trend and yet something about you seems to frighten people.  White denim is not as difficult to pull off as one may think, the key to this summer staple is to ensure that the white denim isn't the standout piece of the outfit.

The Cure: Present Prints!

If you're going to go with white denim, choose a very bold print for the top.  This will draw the attention of the eye upwards, making it the focus of the outfit.  Complement the colors in the top with accessories and go for a very neutral shoe, again keeping the focus of the outfit with the top.

Naughty or Nice???

Whatever your mood, you can't go wrong with any of our newest additions from Naughty Monkey!

Naughty Monkey, $65

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Naughty Monkey, $79

The most wonderful time of the year!

There'll be over the knee boots for hosting,  suede wedges for toasting, and comfort for caroling out in the snow! There'll be parties for stories, and tales of the glories, of fabulous shoes from ago.... I can't help but be in the holiday spirit hoping any of these pairs might be under my tree Christmas morning!

A fun black, wedge boot. $105 Annapolis only.

Love this over-the-knee boot from Sam Edelman. Looks great with tights, leggings and skinny jeans. $198 Baltimore only.

Love this over the knee suede boot! $308

These soft grey leather boots from Gentle Souls are amazingly comfortable. $398 Annapolis only.

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

Oh the weather outside is...ok well it might not be frightful yet, but the cool temps of fall are transitioning to the cooler temps of pre-winter. Yes, I just said "pre-winter" we haven't even reached Thanksgiving, so I cannot in good faith buy into the holiday spirit even though Nordstrom's is breaking out the red and green. All of that is beside the point, the important matter I need to address is how to can I pull off the blanket sweater trend that is about to take over?!?  Sounds like it could be a whole lot of bulky business, but blanket and sweater also sound oh so bug in a rug snug...there has to be a way to make this cute!

The Cure:  Wrap me up in warmth!

Choose one item that may be slightly heavier than the rest of your outfit in terms of shape and fabric, but make sure you aren't hiding under it.  Balance a great blanket sweater like this fair isle cardigan with a body hugging long sleeve tee and gray denim jeggings.  To maintain proper proportion throw on a cuffed boot like these gray suede spats from Naughty Monkey and add a great pendant necklace as an accent.

Side effects: Cozying up with someone special may heat things up faster than you think ;)

Biker Chick Chic

Tough and tumble, rough and rumble, women today are showing a slightly less softer side to their style. Playing around with chains, zippers, studs, and buckles definitely amps up the level of badass, but doesn't necessarily decrease the level of femininity.

Soft draping, a splash of glitz, and luscious leathers help balance the scales between "rebel without a cause" and "little goody too shoes".  Let nice mingle with naughty and pair skinny jeans with a biker jacket and simple white tee, soften the look with a simple flat or exaggerate the edge with a sky high suede bootie.  Either way you are going to be one bodacious babe!

Punk-rock + School-girl = Fabulous!

So fun, right? Naughty Monkey, only $81

Plaid Platform To Die For!

This beauty has some great details that make it very now. Naughty Monkey $79

Sexy Heels!

Fun, fabulous and only $79.

More fun sandals!! $59 & $69