riches for rags: June 2011

June 30, 2011

sun-kissed marigold

This summer it's all about marigold. This sunny hue can't help but make
you smile. Abigail Spencer sparkles in her marigold wide-leg trousers and
white blazer, but it's her glamorous baubles and bold red lips that pull
together her look. Here's how you can do it too:

ralph lauren marla waffle tank; Bloomingdales.com $20.65

capacious trousers, gold; Anthropologie.com $88.00

sonia rykiel more crystal brooch; theOutnet.com $75.00

white blazer; Gap.com $44.99

juicy couture wanderlust mixed media adjustable ring; Nordstrom.com $43.90

casio analog metal watch; AmericanApparel.com $78.00

Charles David camel cutout suede web platform sandals; Bluefly.com $89.99

revlon matte lipstick, in the red; utla.com $6.99

June 28, 2011

every day girl every day street style

Meet Swathi Narra, co-founder of Luxemi, your go-to destination to buy or
borrow the latest Indian apparel and accessories. Whether she's wearing her
fashionista, lawyer, or entrepreneur hat, Swathi shines in her all-neutral,
perfect-for-your-next-summer-garden-party (or wine tasting, if you prefer)
ensemble. Here's how you can too:

mint by goorin linen panama hat, neutral; UrbanOutfitters.com $29.00

cream lace flippy dress; TopShop.com $98.00

very volatile habanero; Piperlime.com $44.99

low luv by erin wasson multi-plated tribal necklace; ShoptheTrendBoutique.com $98.00
house of harlow 1960 14kt gold-plated khaki leather 5 stations necklace; ShoptheTrendBoutique.com $79.00
essie polish, ballet slippers; CosmeticMall.com $8.00

June 26, 2011

romp around

What's better then an adult onesie? This summer, make your romper/jumper/
jumpsuit/whatever-you-want-to-call-it, your go-to item for the season. It's stylish
and easy (in other words, subtract the stress of having to put together an outfit).
Focus on what your next sun soaked activity will be instead of what you'll be
wearing while doing it.

Long or short, the romper is super sexy and comfortable. Here are some jumpsuits
you can romp around in this summer and of course, everything is under $100:

the long:
fluxus franklin jumper; RevolveClothing.com $99.00

river island jumpsuit; ASOS.com $94.80

ruffled ikat print jumper; Forever21.com $24.90

vero moda double breasted button jumpsuit; ASOS.com $55.16

rope tie jumpsuit; ASOS.com $77.58
sheer stripe romper; FreePeople.com $98.00

the short:
printed short jumpsuit; VictoriasSecret.com $19.99
pinstripe romper; JCrew.com $69.99

swim romper; UrbanOutfitters.com $6.99
debbie katz south beach romper; Bloomingdales.com $84.00
paint splatter ruffled romper; Forever21.com $32.00

June 21, 2011

she's the man

Gwyneth Paltrow shows us how to give menswear the perfect feminine touch
with the addition of a few simple accents. Remember, when the sun is still out,
think of your accessories as profanities. In other words, it's best to keep it as
clean as possible and save the excess for night. With her khakis and blazer,
Gwyneth gives this daytime look a fresh new twist. Here's how you can too:

anchor coin pendant; RachelRoy.com $34.00

two-button blazer; Gap.com $98.00

rhinestone framed horn necklace, silver; Forever21.com $1.50

type z delphine, taupe; Zappos.com $89.00

dkny button-down silk blouse; SaksFifthAvenue.com $58.49

n.s.f floyd pant; RevolveClothing.com $87.00

spring into summer...

like Ms. Watts. Summer is here officially and we've all been waiting for months
to pull out our warm weather wardrobes but what happens when the weather
isn't quite cooperating? Naomi Watts has the perfect ensemble that carries her
from day-time warmth into a cooler evening. Here's how you can too:

dreamcatcher necklace; Madewell.com $35.00

leather foldover lock satchel; Topshop.com $100.00

lace trim cotton tee; Topshop.com $66.00

fornarina shorts, red; Yoox.com $45.00

linen mix shrunken notch lapel, black ; ASOS.com $77.58

jianna espadrille, nude; FreePeople.com $99.95
larissa wedge sandals; luckybrand.com $79.00
pyramid stud stretch bracelet, gold; Forever21.com $6.80

golden pyramid stud bracelet; BergdoorfGoodman.com $100.00

June 9, 2011

sweet & spicy

Leave it to Miss Olivia Palermo to mix polka dots with spikes. As I've mentioned
before, there's nothing sexier then an outfit that captures your inherent femininity
with a few masculine details. Here's how you can recreate this for yourself:

plastic cat-eye frame; WilliamRast.com $95.00

splendid jersey cardi; CoutureCandy.com $68.00

dotted bib dress; Forever21.com $19.80

skinny spike cuff; RachelRoy.com $26.99

essie, downtown brown; Target.com $7.79

myre, light pink; Aldoshoes.com $19.98
blu bijoux link bracelet, gold; maxandchloe.com $22.50
house of harlow long arrow ring; Revolveclothing.com $65.00

bdg gladiator heel, tan; urbanoutfitters.com $59.00

Peugeot Mesh Bracelet Watch; Endless.com $59.50

June 7, 2011

keepin' it simple three way

Daytime can be tricky. Getting decked out for a night on the town is easy, but keepin'
it simple and fashionable during the day - not so much. These 3 ladies show us 3
different ways to keep it fresh and fun while the sun is still out. Here's how you can too: