If you are thinking about incorporating a new pair of skinny pants into your summer wardrobe, shop no further! An Edit client tried these super-soft twill ankle jeans while we were shopping at the Austin, TX Nordstrom last week. We were both more than pleasantly surprised by how comfortable, light-weight and flattering these pants are! My client purchased these pants by Blue Essence in white {which are well-lined and make a fabulous softer version of a white denim jean}, but they are also available in a rainbow of fun colors {12 shades to be exact!}. LOVE these kind of discoveries!

Stylishly yours, Lauren

Stella & Dot La Coco Rope Necklace

Stella & Dot Palamino Gola & Coral Beaded Bib Necklace

Danielle Nicole Jelly Tote - Nordstrom

Stylishly Yours,

Courtney

Michael Kors Jet Set Medium Shoulder Tote - Macy's

This is just one example; the stores out there are full of blush right now. So, if you’d like to take advantage of this trend, get shopping!

Stylishly Yours,

Courtney

These go with anything shades will make a statement at the pool, beach or any where you travel this summer.

Loving the vintage feel of these MICHAEL Michael Kors ‘Griffin’ Retro Sunglasses, $105.

You can’t go wrong with the signature Carrera Aviator in contemporary white, $120.

The Kate Spade Arie, $128.

Stylishly yours, Lauren

A couple of my favorite ways to wear this trend are:

1. With a long necklace, or long layering necklace(s). This draws the eye up and down, and really creates a slimming effect to this dress that can so often look shapeless.
2. Belted with a skinny belt. Since this dress does not have a defined waistline, create one and give your curvy figure some credit! Try a dress like this one below, from LOFT, with a skinny leopard belt.
3. With a chunky, statement necklace & wedges. Pair with a fun color statement necklace, like the Stella & Dot below. Then wear with wedges or pumps to elongate your legs.

LOFT Cotton Eyelet Shift Dress

Stella & Dot Isadora Pearl Bib

Follow these tips, and you will be rocking the shift dress in no time!

Stylishly Yours,

Courtney

I’m back! After taking a long hiatus from blogging (I am SO sorry!), I am back on track. A little update on why I’ve been missing you all… I have spent the past couple of months planning my wedding, and boy did it turn into a full-time job. After much anticipation, I got married on March 24 and have since been making the move into the Virginia Highlands area of Atlanta. Now that I’m settled in and back in the groove, you can expect to hear more from me! I’ll be bringing you all the latest tips, trends, and no-no’s for your summer fashions.

Stylishly Yours,

Courtney

The great thing about shorts this season is that virtually any length, style and color is “in.” I find that cuffed shorts are usually more flattering if you have curvy legs/thighs and often tell clients not to be afraid to try on shorts a size larger than their regular pant size. You don’t want to shorts to fit tight on the thighs and, thus, often going up a size can help the leg to appear leaner. Another leg slimming tip? Try pairing shorts with a low wedge sandal for instant lengthening of the leg.

Here’s a few pairs to keep your eye on ::

I’m loving these black/white patterned shorts by The LOFT, $39.99. These could be easily dressed up for evening wear and would look classic paired with a black or white top or combined with a pop of color, such as coral.

I saw these Merona patterned shorts from Target {$17.99} featured on another fashion blog recently. They looked much cuter on than they appear online and would looke great paired with a navy or black top and a pop of turquoise jewelry.

These Sunlit Antique Paisley Shorts by J.Crew {$59} are just so happy. And I love them paired with a chambray shirt, as shown in the picture. {I get so many questions about what to pair with a chambray shirt…so here is a great look for summer!}

In my opinion, J.Crew has the corner on the market when it comes to solid colored chino shorts. They come in over 5 lengths and styles, ranging from a 3″ inseam to a 9″ inseam {pictured below} as well as over 10 colors.

Since I’m pretty much obsessed with anything striped, it’s no surprise that I think these Striped Nico Shorts by Kate Spade {$198} are pretty fantastic. These are so classic and could easily be worn for endless summers to come.

These Gap Ikat shorts are unique and come in three color choices {$49.99, pictured here in blue/black}. If you are shopping the Gap site, I am also liking the Paisley Canvas shorts in Orange.

These Scalloped Lace Shorts by Free People {$78} are a very feminine dressy-casual look for summer.

Stylishly yours, Lauren

Here are the two dresses I purchased::

The Easy Waist Dress in Navy/Melon Deco Print, $44.99. This dress is a great length, a swing skirt and is super flattering! I normally don’t like the fabric tie belts that come with dresses, but this one actually cinches the waist well. This dress could also be worn with a wide belt. I also like that this dress could be worn into the Fall by pairing it with boots.

The Strapless Maxi Dress in Cream Wallpaper Print, $44.99. I was attracted to the colors and bold print of this dress. This dress can be dressed up or down depending on what shoes and accessories are paired with it. It is very pretty and surprisingly expensive-looking in person. I could envision this being dressed up with a nude heel and gold jewelry for a outdoor summer wedding.

And, here are other dresses I am eyeing ::

The Easy Waist Short Sleeve Dress in Melon, $36.99. Love the color of this dress {coral is my favorite summer color this year!}. Though I didn’t get to see this dress in person, I’m pretty sure this is the easy-to-wear kind of dress I would throw on with flat sandals and a fun necklace and want to live in all summer.

The Crossback Tiered Dress, $39.99. If you are looking for a white dress for summer, I think this one is so pretty!

And some fun accessories, too ::

The Striped Wedge Sandal in Green/Blue, $39.99. How fun are these?!

The Palm Straw Tote, $39.99. Perfect for the pool/beach!

Last but not least, this Bandeau bikini in the navy Palm Print is super cute, too!

Can you tell I’m a little crazy about this collection?!?! If you purchase a piece from the Webster at Target, please comment and tell us what you found and love!

Stylishly yours, Lauren

Here’s a few in the contending…

The Artha Peasant Blouse, $128.

The Sagiso Blouse, $168.

The J.Crew Tessa Top, $88.

Lucky Brand Jasmine Cutout Blouse, $99.

The J.Crew Rococo Shell, $128.

If you’ve recently purchased a perfect white top, please do share!

Stylishly yours, Lauren

Sperry Top-Siders and Milly have joined together for a genius designer collaboration. I love the feminine, vintage-inspired Milly prints combined with the comfort of a classic Top-Sider.

How fun are these?!

The Southport Sandal, $194.

The Cunard Wedge, $195.

The Milly Authentic Original Top-Sider, $125.

If you are searching for this collection online, I found that the Sperry Top-Sider website was sold out of most of the Milly Collection, but that other sites such as Nordstrom and Piperlime still have many of these shoes in stock.

Stylishly yours, Lauren