Summer is Here!

I'm never sure what actually makes something qualify as being in style. Sometimes fashion magazines get everything right and sometimes I wonder what intern got the honor of deciding what is now fashionable. For example, I was recently flipping through one of my fashion magazines when I saw Selina Gomez wearing what I thought for sure was a fashion miss. Garter tights? She is 19 and for some reason someone said it was OK to go out in public wearing what looks like lingerie. Fashion magazines are promoting this look! I am not an overly cautious dresser by any means, but this has crossed the line. I don't know anything about Selina's personal life, but if she doesn't want to be thought of in a certain way she should turn down the heat a notch. Summer Lust I have a new summer obsession that I would love to get my hands on. I would love to get some white jeans. There have been several summers where I have thought about white jeans and my logical side always rules them out somehow. After all, when wearing white pants one has to be very careful where one sits, make sure there will be no surprise visits from that pesky once a month caller, and don't even think about eating. This summer though I have decided to throw caution to the wind and get a pair. I continually see Levis year after year, so I am going to go for the tried and true. I will let you know how it goes.

Love it!

There are some things that I get made fun of for wearing, or for even ogling over at the store. That is why I usually try not to say much about these pieces before I buy and wear them for a night out. By not announcing their debut, I find there is less of a window of opportunity for the naysayers to judge my new treasure.

A few examples of such items that I love right now, include:

High tops- They are very hip for young women in Europe right now I swear. Paired with skinny pants it gives off an, "I wear what I want to" vibe.

Jumpsuits- This look from the 70s and 80s is surprisingly flattering and sexy in my opinion. It redefines your idea of the power suit.

Yellow gold jewelry- I have been into yellow gold for about two years. I think the bright, true yellow, hued variety, looks young and fresh. It brightens up any skin tone.

Elbow length gloves- The beauty of these is that they can be hidden under sleeves, and keep you warmer than shorter styles, or they can be paired with a bracelet sleeve for a glamorous old Hollywood look.

Please do not disregard any of the above items before at least trying them on. If you end up buying one or all of these items you can thank me later ;)

Just wear it!

I do not think that being fashionable has to be expensive, or difficult. I also believe that by learning some key points, anyone can look fabulous. You can't very well learn to read before you have learned the alphabet, so I am going to start off with an easy concept.

-Wear what YOU like
People in the Midwest often fall into two categories. One group does not really care what they wear as long as it's clean, and even that is negotiable. The other is way too careful about what they wear. If it hasn't been seen on everyone they know, and it isn't being sold at Wal-Mart yet, they wouldn't dare try it. I'm here to tell you to quit being a chicken. If it makes you feel good, you should wear it. Wear it at home first, and strut around in it in front of the mirror. Whatever it takes, just get comfortable in it. One warning though, once you're wearing it out in public you have to commit to it! Wear it with the same confidence you would have in those oh so average boot cut jeans, boring cardigan, and clunky Ugg boots. Maybe even with more confidence. Oh, and this just in, Ugg boots are no longer edgy.

Here are a few of my favorite stores that you can shop at and still afford to eat lunch afterwards.

-Forever 21- Very edgy with great prices. If you are looking to be fashion forward this is the place.
-Target- Really starting to have great pieces by international designers, and are usually in step with the latest trends.
-T.J. Maxx- Quality name brand clothing for prices you can not find at department stores. Count on them for trends or classics.
-H&M- Continues to better itself by inviting top designers to come on board and design clothes for prices that the average person can be happy with.

Happy shopping!