Keepin’ It Classy: $90 Off Lisa Curran’s Chic (Not Skimpy) Swimwear
Just because it’s swimsuit season doesn’t mean you have to resort to a barely-there bikini. Don’t get us wrong — you…Read More
Shop It NowWear Your Heart On Your Feet: You're Going to Flip Out Over These Flops!
Pardon us if you feel it's TMI, but we're going to give you some full disclosure on our feet: They're repeat offenders in a very unacceptable way. We've donned a single pair of Havaianas to the beach for the past five years flat! And while we love 'em, the only excuse we can offer up for our lone soles is that it's tough out there in the world of flops. We're sure you agree: Finding a pair that suits your style (sans the tacky factor) requires a lot of footwork, right? But whether we want to admit it or not, rubber sandals are a summer wardrobe staple, so it's important to diversify our peds' portfolio.
Well, we're proud to announce that new site Sandalista, is here to help us step it up — and the possibilities are endless. This innovative e-tailer allows you to choose a cool design for your flip-flops from a slew of amazing artists. Plus, the best feature, you can even upload your own images onto the sole! We've got a whole gallery of some Stephen Campbell renderings ready to be snatched-up and slipped-on (the L.A. collage highlights some of our fave spots to rock flops), but we're thinking some Tom Ford cat-eyes or Instagrammed pics of the Lala skyline would also speak for our feet just fine. What would you emblazon on the bottom of your new pair? Let us know in the comments below!
Photo: Courtesy of Sandalista
Well, we're proud to announce that new site Sandalista, is here to help us step it up — and the possibilities are endless. This innovative e-tailer allows you to choose a cool design for your flip-flops from a slew of amazing artists. Plus, the best feature, you can even upload your own images onto the sole! We've got a whole gallery of some Stephen Campbell renderings ready to be snatched-up and slipped-on (the L.A. collage highlights some of our fave spots to rock flops), but we're thinking some Tom Ford cat-eyes or Instagrammed pics of the Lala skyline would also speak for our feet just fine. What would you emblazon on the bottom of your new pair? Let us know in the comments below!
Photo: Courtesy of Sandalista
3 Floral Dress DIYs That Anyone Can Master
We live in dresses all summer long. Repeat that three times. But, despite the abundance of sweet frocks hanging in our closets, we still search and search for something fresh to appear. You know, a new dress that fits effortlessly and doesn't leave us scrambling for rent money. So, we decided to take matters into our own hands and make that dream dress ourselves — yes, make one.
By picking up a seemingly ill-fitting, thrift-shop throwaway and crafting it just so, you can end up with your sartorial soul mate for a fraction of the price you'd pay at your favorite boutique, thanks to our amazing DIY team. To keep it simple, we eliminated the bells and whistles (and jump rings, and fancy clasps) and replaced them with just one necessary tool: your household scissors. The result? Three one-of-a-kind frocks and the bragging rights to say "I made it myself."
Click through for a trio of super-easy floral dress DIYs and expand your wardrobe 3-fold.
Street Style: A Comfy-Casual Look For Summer Nights
As the weather heats up, layers tend to come off and skirts tend to get shorter. But that doesn't always have to be the case. When we saw Nina Young's covered-up yet still summery look, we knew it was not only comfortable, but also a great evening outfit for when the sun goes down on summer nights. Yes, it still gets chilly! With light fabric, layers are still a great option and allow you to play with pieces of your wardrobe from every season. Plus, we love the idea of using a maxi skirt as a laid-back option to help transition from morn to midnight. And, it's soooo easy to pack (weekend getaways, anyone?). We think get-up is boho but still styled to perfection. But what say you? A little too hippy or awesomely understated? Tell us in the comments below!
Found: The Perfect Bustier For A Miami Summer
As the mercury rises, we start daydreaming about everything summer — frozen cocktails, long days at the beach, and most importantly, all of the super-sexy fashion finds to be had. Beach season in Miami can get quite, let's just say, sticky, so we're always on the lookout for ways to keep our cool and look fab. And, we think we've found our calling with this ASOS top. The itty-bitty size lends itself to a flashy all-out nighttime ensemble, while still allowing us to keep our cool. Plus, those beads would look fabulous under a disco ball. Meet us on the dance floor...?
ASOS Premium Bralet With Heavy Beading, $95.67, available at ASOS.
Five Ways To Wear Gentlemanly Garb — & Still Look Hot…
While it's a cinch to master the technicolor trend, and even its crisp-white polar opposite, it can be tricky to nail summer's sure-to-be-top theme: androgyny as inspired by Annie Hall.
Unless you're Gisele, it can be tough to rock baggy jeans and button-ups without looking downright frumpy (or dripping with sweat when the temps soar). So, to save you from that man trap, we've dressed you head to toe in five divine dude-inspired looks, each with its own helpful hint for staying glam. From the perfect short suit to debonair denim, these are some seriously covetable looks, and you'd better tell your chap to keep his paws off!
Go ahead, take a peek, score some swing-both-way sundries, and dress like a bloke who's anything but broke.
Unless you're Gisele, it can be tough to rock baggy jeans and button-ups without looking downright frumpy (or dripping with sweat when the temps soar). So, to save you from that man trap, we've dressed you head to toe in five divine dude-inspired looks, each with its own helpful hint for staying glam. From the perfect short suit to debonair denim, these are some seriously covetable looks, and you'd better tell your chap to keep his paws off!
Go ahead, take a peek, score some swing-both-way sundries, and dress like a bloke who's anything but broke.
Glamorous Giveaway: Win One Of These Old Hollywood-Style Swimsuits
Swimsuit season is nigh, and it's time to get that beach wardrobe in check. We're going all kinds of crazy for Beth Richards, a brand new, totally classic swimwear line out of Canada. The demure collection is inspired by old-school Hollywood icons (think Audrey Hepburn or Brigitte Bardot), and the styles are the perfect alternative to some of the more revealing designs out there. These one-pieces are so popular that the debut collection is flying off the (virtual) shelves over at Net-a-Porter. The best part? We're giving away one of these one-shouldered "Audrey" swimmies to you, our reader! Tell us who your favorite classic bathing suit beauty is below (get creative!) and you could be the proud new owner of a Beth Richards swimsuit.
Photo: Courtesy Beth Richards
This Sweet Local Lookbook Arrives Just In Time For Awesome Weather
Satisfy your local fashion cravings right this minute. Local line Hound Design just released a summer '12 lookbook that begs for sunshine, and it's just the mood-lifter we need on a Monday. It doesn't get much more homegrown than this — the designs, model, background design, and photogs are all from Chi, and the photos that await you earn this city some serious bragging rights. If your wardrobe lacks a seasonal print or two, Hound Design can fill the gap. The collection is available online, and with seasonally appropriate weather finally on horizon, we suggest you locate the "add to cart" button, stat.
Photography : Julia Stotz and Brian Guido
Model : Courtney Stone courtesy of Ford Models
Hair & Makeup : Sara Jean Stevens
Print Design : January Prints
Background Design : INDO Projects
Photography : Julia Stotz and Brian Guido
Model : Courtney Stone courtesy of Ford Models
Hair & Makeup : Sara Jean Stevens
Print Design : January Prints
Background Design : INDO Projects
Beyonce Shows SoFlo Some Bikini Love On Her Super Personal Tumblr
Basically, whatever Beyonce says, goes. The starlet is a walking magnet for trends, some of which we love her for (beautiful bouncy curls, animal print everything, that Met Ball dress) and some of which we question ("Blue Ivy"…), but regardless, her reign over the diva domain is uncontested. So to see the Queen B showing South Florida some love in her recent Tumblr pictures is a mega-thrill. She rocks her Luli Fama’s Delirio bikini in a new photo — appropriately accessorized with a neon scuba mask for some extra island flava. Of course, she looks amazing, with the orange and white accents of the bikini (and the stunning blue water) emphasizing all the gorgeous that is her body.
Best known for the flattering fit of its beachwear, Luli Fama has tons of other sexy bikini options for you to grab and wear all summer long, and if you want to scoop one up locally just hightail it to Bikini Village in Miami Beach. Getting her look might be easy, but wearing it with such star appeal…well, that's a whole other story.
Photos: Courtesy of beyonce.tumblr.com
14 Chic Blouses To Help You Survive Your 9-to-5 In Breezy Style
Summer in D.C. typically means one thing: heat. And not the idyllic, breezy, margarita-in-hand kind, either. We're talking about the kind that forces you to bring a change of clothes for your commute to work. And as much as we would love to brave the outside (read: non air-conditioned) world in nothing more than a beach wrap, we still have to adhere to that whole "business attire" thing at the office.
Luckily, this season is rife with blouses that are put-together enough for your office ensemble, but lightweight enough to keep you (relatively) cool. We can't get enough of the pretty pastels, lovely florals, and eye-catching neons littering the interwebs these day. Oh, and the best part? Just swap your demure bottoms for a sultry bodycon skirt, and you're ready for a night out. Hot child in the city, indeed.
These Armani Shades Will Make You A Movie Star (Or At Least Look Like One)
Sunglasses are the apex of cool, which might be why we love them so much in the 305. (Well, that, and perhaps the blinding, blazing sun...) And nothing says a summer more than than a rockin' tan and a pair of super luxe shades, which is why Giorgio Armani's ultra-iconic editorial is making us glad the rain is finally slowing.
Whether you're shielding the glare of flashing lights (paparazzi anyone?) or hiding those morning-after eyes, Armani's freshly launched retro-inspired shades are the modern take on a classic summer essential. Taking cues from the French New Wave classic La Nouvelle Vague, the cinematic lookbook images capture the enduring class of Armani's Frames of Life. With timeless key hole shapes and dark, round frames (plus that Armani touch of luxury), we're sure you'll make a spectacle wherever you decide to jet-set this summer!
Click through to peep the gorgeous shades and become an icon beach babe this summer!
Photo: Courtesy of Giorgio Armani
Whether you're shielding the glare of flashing lights (paparazzi anyone?) or hiding those morning-after eyes, Armani's freshly launched retro-inspired shades are the modern take on a classic summer essential. Taking cues from the French New Wave classic La Nouvelle Vague, the cinematic lookbook images capture the enduring class of Armani's Frames of Life. With timeless key hole shapes and dark, round frames (plus that Armani touch of luxury), we're sure you'll make a spectacle wherever you decide to jet-set this summer!
Click through to peep the gorgeous shades and become an icon beach babe this summer!
Photo: Courtesy of Giorgio Armani
Prep Your Boy For The Beach With Deep (Deep) Discounts On Onia Trunks
You've picked out the perfect beach bikini, and, as a piece of sandy arm candy — lord knows — your BF more than fits the bill. But his manky old swim trunks sort of spoil that picture of seaside perfection, don't they?
Well, to all those girls who want to upgrade their boys' swim style (or any of you dudes reading R29 out there) we've got a fat, delicious discount on the cute, retro, and quite stylish offerings from Onia. On top of their current online sale, we're hooking you up with 20% off all their swimwear, cute towels, and dapper windbreakers when you type in "Refinery29" into the discount field on checkout at their e-comm site until Friday, May 11.
Click over, snap up something sexy, and hit the beach, well-dressed boy in tow.
Photo: Courtesy Onia
If The Tenenbaums Had A Line Of Sunnies, This Would Be It
Stop the presses: We've got the inside scoop on yet another
to-die-for collection of sunglasses
for you to sport this summer. MOSCOT, known for their much-loved spectacles, has launched their spring '12 line of shades, oh-so-cleverly called the Sun Collection. From aviators to cat-eye shapes, the retro-inspired range is rife with trendy yet classic looks. In fact, in order to get us sun-dwellers excited about rocking the shades, they've personified each pair with a pretty adorable snapshot and personality description. We see lots of weekend excursion potential with these shadesters — there are laid-back pairs ideal for an outdoor brunch, and flashier varieties meant for that "sunglasses at night" moment. (Yes, we know, but...maybe?) Click through to find your matching sunglasses personality, and get ready for summah-summah-summertime.
Photos: Courtesy of Moscot
Photos: Courtesy of Moscot
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