Let it Shine

Yesterday was dots, today is sparkle. It's almost Friday, you're almost in weekend mode, it's almost Labor Day weekend, it seems as though we need some sparkle.

Who doesn't love a little sparkle? It's a conversation starter, it matches everything and it comes in shoes, dresses, tops, purses, you name it.

Let it shine ladies.

Gap, Glitter Ballet Flats, $49.50




Macy's, XOXO Dress, $59

Nordstrom, Jessica McClintock Pattern Clutch, $78

Nordstrom, As U Wish Wave Dress, $58

Filtre, Sequin & Pleat Top, $31.90

Chuck Taylor, 'Sparkle' Sneaker, $59.95

Kate Spade, Charm, $325*
*yeah right I know


Kate Spade, Single Ball earrings, $95

Dots are the New Stripes

Who doesn't love polka dots. You might as well say I hate puppies if you hate polka dots. They're adorbs, they make you smile, and the can be dressed up or down. Dots whether big and punchy or pinpoint and tiny are making a big comeback this fall and I personally love it.

Here are some of my favorite pieces that dont scream Minnie Mouse, but will still get some attention:

Modcloth, Mary Queen of Spots Dress, $49.99

Orvis, Hooded Zip Front Dot Sweatshirt, $69

Kate Spade, 'idiom' wide enamel bracelet, $98

Chooka, 'posh dot' rain boot, $65

Spanx, dotted fishnet tights, $42

Amazon, Light Scarf in Purple with Polka Dots, $58

Last Days of the Flip Flop

I have a strict no flip flop rule that usually falls into place mid to late September. I don't care if it gets back up to 80 on a one day spike- it's fall people, lock it up, toes included. Now I don't have anything against flip flops (outside of the office) in fact they are a great way to showcase a fabulous pedicure. So in these last few weeks of summer lets embrace the flip and the flop as well as take advantage of the sales surrounding it before we have to suffer the eyesore that is the UGG.

J Crew, Jardin Metallic Capri Sandal, $39.99

Jack Rogers, Palm Beach Navajo, $96

Lands End, Solid Suede Flip Flop, $7.99

Amazon, Havainas Slim Animal Print, $23

Online Shoes, Born Linsey, $49.99

Embrace Color

Anyone else feel like the blogosphere has a case of the Mondays today? How are we supposed to stretch our weekends just a few hours longer when our regular blogs offer nothing to wake us up? Maybe it's just me but I'm having a slow read day on my blogroll.

So let's brighten things up a little bit. It's supposed to be rainy for the most part in DC this week, so before we get our canoes ready (again) I want to soak up colors:

OPI polish in "And a Cherry on Top", $9 Modcloth, Bright Idea Dress, $109

OPI polish in "A Grape Fit", $9 Gap, Tweed vest $69.50, Slim crop pants $49.50

Essie polish, "Pink Glove Service", $10 Macy's, Military Double Breasted Jacket, $49