Pink and Orange

Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Zara, The Glitter Guide, Note to Sarah, Pink Lemonade Design

 Something about the combination of pink and orange feels so summery and cheerful. I have been seeing it everywhere lately- most recently, I attended a fashion show where the woman sitting across the runway from me was wearing a phenomenal dress that was eye-popping pink on the top and orange on the bottom - even her shoes were hot pink - with studs up the back of the heel, no less! I know it sounds a little over the top, but girlfriend worked it and pulled it off quite well.

I'm not sure how I am going to incorporate this bold choice into my wardrobe quite yet, but I am definitely liking the idea of adding it to a room's decor for a pop of bright color. These are some great options for adding the popular color combination into your daily life...

Endless Summer Poster: All Posters, Marimekko Notebook: Crate and Barrel, Calender: Paper Source, Pillow: Jonathan Adler, Blanket: Hermes, Patterned Rug: Madeline Weinrib

Summer Essentials

Summer is here...well, in most places it's arrived already- in Seattle, its still on its way. As bitter as it makes me to wake up and see rain or gray skies in June, at least it gives me more time to prepare for summer and shop for all those summer essentials that one just must have for the warmer months. I've rounded up some of my summer favorites below, check them out!

Essie Summer Nail Colors, Emilio Pucci Beach Towel, K.Jacques St Tropez Sandals, Smith's Rose Lip Balm, Nars 'Cap Ferrat' Eyeshadow Trio, Beach Star Cover Up, Frederic Fekkai Marine Summer Hair

Summer calls for perfectly pedicured toes, and to that end, I am in love with the summer color palette from Essie - I just bought the Jamaican Me Crazy shade at Target! Also needed for summer -  a stylish beach towel for laying by the pool or the ocean - the graphic prints from Pucci are eye-catching and fun. As pink is my favorite color, I will also need some hot pink sandals - and don't forget the lip balm to keep lips from getting chapped in the sun. Summer is also a great time to try brighter and bolder colors on your eyes - this palette from Nars would look great against summer skin and kick a date on a warm summer night, up a notch. Finally, since I tend to air dry my slightly frizzy hair more in the summer, I am going to need something to keep it smooth - can't wait to try the Smooth Sailing option from Federic Fekkai!

Jonathan Adler Totes, Gucci Aviator Sunglasses, Cara Accessories bangles, Rag and Bone Fedora, K Jacques St Tropez Sandals, Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray, Rebecca Minkoff Pouch, Melissa Odabash and Bronzette Swimsuits

These cute totes from Jonathan Adler are brand new and are a colorful and playful way to tote your fashion magazines to and from the beach or pool. I am partial to the Acapulco design! I don't normally wear jewelry to the beach, but I would definitely stack up these colored stone bangles come evening time with a little white dress. If you can't get to the ocean, you can at least fake 'day at the ocean' hair with the texturizing Surf Spray from Bumble and Bumble. The Rebecca Minkoff pouch is the perfect size to fill with lip balm, sunscreen, and a few other makeup essentials, and toss in your tote for the day. Finally, these two swimsuits are my favorite of the season - I am big into the bandeau tops at the moment - no tan lines on top. Don't you love that purple color?

Anya Hindmarch Tote, Tocca Sunscreen Wipes, Bobbi Brown Beach Oil, Clarins 'After Sun' Lotion, Marc by Marc Jacobs iPad Case

 Couldn't you just see taking this Anya Hindmarch tote aboard a sailboat for an afternoon of fun in the sun? I can! Let's not forget the most essential summer item of all - sunscreen. I hate the mess of applying sunscreen, but I am going to give these SPF 30 towelettes from Tocca a try this summer. Luckily, I love the scent of suntan lotion - it reminds of being a kid, of summers at the lake with my family and so many happy memories - I would slather this body oil on in the evenings just to smell like suntan lotion still - after a day in the sun! I am also a huge fan of the After Sun lotion from Clarins - extra moisture and conditioning to make your tan last as long as possible. Last but not least, a pretty purple case for my (imaginary) iPad that I dream of taking to the beach with me...someday!

What are your summer must-haves?

xoxo

Trend Love: Colored Denim

J Brand

I am all over this new colored denim trend. I love the bright colors - its such a fun way to change up regular jeans. I don't care how 80's it might seem, I would rock neon purple jeans any day. Colored jeans are also a great way to make every day pieces you've had forever, into a more playful outfit. 

J Brand, Current Elliot and J Brand, all via Net-a-Porter

I think these are my top three favorite hues. Tangerine orange feels so summery and cheery, and looks great with tanned skin, and I adore the combination of hot pink and black (told you I wasn't afraid to go 80's!) and the purple - I love the way denim looks with it.

Song of Style and The Chic Muse

See what I mean about the purple with denim? Looks fabulous! Mint green is pretty too...definitely eye-catching.

Rag and Bone, J Brand, J Brand and Current Elliott, all via Net-a-Porter

The colored denim takes a simple outfit with just a blazer and classic t-shirt or striped top, and makes it something exciting and fun.

9 to 5 Chic and Have Less Be More

Which color would you pick?

xoxo

Neons and Neutrals

Rachel Bilson

One of the biggest trends we've seen for this spring and summer is bright, neon colors - for me, its like a flashback to growing-up, with all the hot pinks, neon yellows, electric blues and citrus oranges. As a fan of pink in any shade, I have been wanting to add neon hot pink flashes to my wardrobe ever since I first saw them grace the runways, months ago.

The question with bright neon colors is often, how to wear shades that eye-scorchingly bright. The answer: with neutrals. Pick one piece in your favorite electric hue, and build the rest of the outfit around it - in black, white, tan, nude, anything subdued. One neon accessory is often more than enough to punch up an outfit and avoid looking like an extra in a 90's music video - plus the neon colors just look so good with neutral shades - its like they were meant to be.

Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Streetfsn Blog, Christopher Kane heels, polka-dot Marni wallet, Clare Vivier pouch, Lanvin heels, Meredith Wendell straw bag.

 The Christopher Kane heels are a perfect example of how far just a little neon can go - that small green piping draws the eye in and makes the shoes stand out. Neon details on a straw or woven bag for summer are a pretty perfect combination, as well.

Caroline's Mode and Elle

It's hard to see, but I love the way the girl on the right incorporated just a tiny hint of neon into her look with the skinny belt. That citrus yellow-green color looks fantastic with the camel jacket. 

Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Fashion Squad, Marc by Marc Jacobs tassel bag, Kate Spade flats, Marc by Marc Jacobs tote

Now that girl has the minimalistic look down - spiced up with a bit of color in that bright bag, and she is perfectly on trend for the season.

Harper's Bazaar, Tumblr and Aubrey RD

Don't the neutrals just make the neon color pop even brighter and bolder? They are the perfect accompaniment to these electrifying hues for spring and summer.