How to Pull Off Pastels and Not Come Off a Total Softie

No need to shy away from this uber-popular summer palette. Here’s how to wear pastels so they flatter your body shape.

Yes, you can rock the most popular color palette this season. Here’s how to pull off pastels’ summery shades without looking like a kindergartener or adding 10 pounds.

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J Crew Vintage Cotton Tee

Showcase an Hourglass Figure
Slim-fitting tees are great for layering—invest in every shade imaginable. Look for ones that are long enough to tuck into pants so they highlight your natural waistline. The insider way to wear a weekend tee: the “half-tuck”–a nonchalant half in, half out tuck that gives you that effortless look.

J Crew Vintage Cotton Tee, $29.50

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Get Your Own ‘Gatsby’-Inspired Fashion!

Gatsby Inspired Flapper DressDesigners guessed that Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsbywould be a box office hit this summer, and that’s why we’re seeing so many actresses and models on the red carpet now in ’20s-inspired clothing and accessories.

The good news is that you can rock the look on even the most meager budget — and you don’t need a flapper’s boyish figure to do it. Many designers are taking deco patterns and working them into more flattering styles that take a woman’s curves into account. The Haute Hippie dress pictured here may send many of us into our very own Depression (it’s $596 AFTER a 40% discount!), but don’t fear …

We’ve got more affordable Gatsby-inspired looks below!

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Memorial Day Style Guide: We’ve got the perfect backyard BBQ and night out outfits! and tips for more!

Memorial Day Style Guide

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of the summer — meaning it’s the perfect time to start the warm-weather season in style.

Whether you’ve RSVP’d to a casual outdoor affair or you’re headed to the nearest yacht club to spend your holiday at sea, we have your fashion needs covered … from head to toe.

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Get Alessandra Ambrosio’s Spring Style

Get Alessandra Ambrosio's Spring Style

Alessandra Ambrosio stepped out in Brentwood yesterday wearing Kymerah’s Mariana skirt in sand and Lovers + Friend’s Happiness tank in tangerine. The supermodel accessorized her summer style with Gerard Darel’s Simple bag in Melbourne leather. A fan of these three lines, Alessandra has previously been spotted in all.

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Cute Outfit Ideas…stretching your wardrobe

Ladies, don’t put your summer dresses away just yet!  Practice the art of layering to stretch your wardrobe and get the most out of your summer gear!  Pop a sweater over your favorite summer dress and don warm tights and chic boots and viola…winter sensation!