Think You Can Do...Printed Shorts?

Geo: 1:2

Floral: 1:2

Dot: 1:2

Lace: 1:2

Animal: 1:2

Tribal: 1:2

When you are moving your husband and kids in with your Mom and you can't find any of your summer clothes, what's a lady to do? Have a major meltdown and then shop. On my radar are some cute printed shorts. I see heels or gladiators for fancy or casual. You must be living in a box if you can't find some occasion to adorn these. Oh and speaking of boxes...must find box packed with razor and shaving cream before dolling up in cute printed shorts...

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Fashion to the Maxi

{dress/earrings: Peppermint, purse: Limited, Shoes: NineWest, rings/bracelet: vintage}

Last night was the Dado Boutique fashion show in Rochester. Always a fun night, my girls and I don't need much of an excuse to get dolled up for dinner, drinks and fashion. Benefitting our local Wilmot Cancer Center, it was amazing to have fashion designer, Carmen Marc Valvo speak about his experience with cancer. 

I had to wear my new maxi dress to the show. I love the soft and hard combo between the blush color and lace detail with the geometric print and sharp triangle earrings.  Bright lips are a big trend {and I LOVE them} but I went for a beachy glow with my new Tarte smolderEYES in bronze. Wondering what else is in style? Look no further than my crew. Florals, brights, peplum and statement necklaces, I think we've got it covered. 

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May-Obsessions

1. Neon shorts from J.Crew are fun and flattering for a tan set of gams
2. I love the combo of silver, rose gold and navy in the classic Michael Kors Bradshaw design. 
3. Loved watching The Zoe Project and seeing that chevron floor in Rachel's new DryBar. 
4. Hourglass makes one of my favorite primers. It feels like powder when you apply.
5. I never used to go a day without washing because my hair would be greasy if I did. With Bamboo Cleanse Extend, no grease! 
6. I hate the feel of most sunscreens but with Bare Minerals powder, all you need is a light dusting to protect your skin. 
7. I can't wait to take my Grandpa's old chair and transform it into something modern. Rachel from RachelClark Designs will help me do it. 
8. This was my inspiration picture when cutting off 4 inches two weeks ago. 
9. I've been seeing lots of state themed accessories. This tee benefits the Multiple Sclerosis society and I like how dainty NY looks on a chain. 
10. Maybe I need more sunshine but I've been loving the look of a bronze-y glow. Laura Mercier caviar stick in sugar frost and Bobbi Brown's Face and Body bronzing duo. 

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Pattern Play: Geometric+Polka Dots

{Shirt: Gap, love, love, Pants: Banana, Shoes: Guess(borrowed), love, Sunnies: RayBan, Watch: Fossil, Earrings: Peppermint, rings: vintage}

I always think it's a gamble to mix prints. People either get it or they think you're slightly weird. These crisp, geometric print pants inspired me to take a crack at it. When I spotted them in the store, they were the last pair hanging, hiding behind a completely unrelated rack of something else. And they were my size. How often does that happen? Basically never. Oh and they were 30% off. Cha-ching! 

So here is my problem. I am an Optometrist that diagnosis color vision problems. Little known eye doc fact: there is no blue-black color deficiency. {it's either green-red or blue-yellow}. So why can I NEVER distinguish black from navy? Case in point: this post...My top is navy and the pants were "black print"according to Banana Republic. I mean, I wish I had known this! It's much easier to pair black and white pants with the shoes in my closet. Good thing I had friend Janet on hand to lend me these adorable patent pink cork wedges. 

So tell me, do you get me when I say I'm navy-black deficient or am I just slightly weird? 

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Celeb Inspiration in Real Life

Remember last week when I created a style inspiration post about actress Michelle Williams? After putting it together I realized that I had a great version of that outfit in my closet. The shirt and shorts are old and the blazer new. Voila! An entire new ensemble. Take a peek in your closet and see what you can mix and match. Pair new pieces with old to make a look current. It's sometimes intimidating to see celebrities in magazines and on the red carpet because you think you could never afford what they wear. My advice is to break down the outfit and I bet you'd notice that their style is very attainable! Check out that previous post for more ideas on how to pair black, white and shorts. 

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