No-postage-required envelope

MICHAEL Michael Kors shift dress, Banana Republic sandals,
BCBG Max Azria  Harlow envelope clutch, GUESS? bracelet,
Roberto Cavalli watch

The clutch is no longer just an evening accessory and has already been a “regular” of day wear for some time. Of course while minis like small wristlets and tiny box clutches are still only appropriate for special occasions, their bigger relatives like the large flap-over is perfect for an elegant yet casual look.

BCBG Max Azria Adela clutch, on sale for $40.80

BCBG Max Azria Metallic envelope clutch, on sale for $46.80

GUESS? by Marciano Kyle zipper clutch, $158

In that sense the envelope clutch is definitely one of the most versatile shapes and one of the hottest ones too. Its trend continues from the current season into Fall and Holiday. Day time options are quite big and roomy so they can fit everything you need. Primarily in leather, envelope clutches come in a variety of colors from neutrals to very bold and bright hues; prints and unexpected hardware are also very in trend.

BCBG Max Azria Harlow laser-cut envelope clutch, $128

BCBG Max Azria Bardot envelope clutch, $98

BCBG Max Azria Snake-embossed envelope clutch, $68

For a night out, opt for a miniature “envelope” in satin, metal mesh or reptile skins. Decorated with lace, crystals and even semi-precious stones a clutch like this will most certainly add a special fine touch to your ensemble.

Sea of turquoise

GUESS? shirt, shoes, earrings,
Hudson jeans, Marc by Marc Jacobs watch

Turquoise is definitely one of the hottest colors this summer; its saturated and clean hue looks stunning in cotton sun dresses, glistening silk blouses and flowy chiffon skirts and even a pair of skinny jeans. So vivid and fresh it brightens up your outfit and brings out the features of your face.

GUESS? by Marciano Leena dress, $178

GUESS? by Marciano The zip pocket skinny jean No.67, $138

Pair it with gold and white or royal blue for an elegant and glamorous look. For a casual but chic outfit choose coral or brown as complementing colors and pick wood and copper jewelry for extra bohemian flare.

GUESS? by Marciano Ariana snake-embossed bib necklace, $78

GUESS? by Marciano Byzantine necklace, $88

GUESS? by Marciano Passy pump, $168

GUESS? by Marciano Resin stone earrings, $58

Turquoise jewelry and accessories are also a huge trend this season. Need a pop of color for that last finishing touch – turquoise is one of the best choices for that. A bag, shoes or a big chunky necklace in this bright hue will highlight the best features of your ensemble and elevate the overall styling to the next level.  

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Pop of a day dress

SISLine dress, Marc by Marc Jacobs handbag, watch,
GUESS? shoes, Jason Wu sunglasses

I love, love summer for its clear blue sky and hot sunny days, and also for bright day dresses that are just wonderful for this time of the year. Vivid, chic and elegant they transmit confidence and poise and exemplify the blissful radiance of the summer.

Karen Millen Biker Dress, on sale for $199

Karen Millen Colorful shirt dress, on sale for $140

Karen Millen Limited Edition soft draped dress, on sale for $110

Not only very comfortable and easy to wear day dresses are also extremely flattering. Considering the huge range of designs and forms of those graceful pieces your job of picking right silhouette for your body shape is not going to be hard. Then either pair the dress of your choice with neutral accessories or go bold with bright contrast-hued ones, the idea of one solid color-block of matching shoes, bag and maybe even sunglasses is great too – all depends only on how you feel that day J

Treasure chest

No matter how much jewelry I buy I have come to the conclusion that there is never enough of it. There will always be an outfit that you just don’t have that perfect pair of earrings or a necklace for. The good thing is that nowadays bijou variety is enormous and you can find pretty much whatever you want. Considering that currently it is the time of amazing sales you also can get quite a good amount of goods without spending a fortune.

But here comes another problem – storing all of those treasures. It’s not like they take a lot of space, no, but it can be quite complicated to keep them well organized. I ran out of room in my two jewelry boxes pretty fast, and anyway they were not that great for keeping long necklaces and big cuffs, and earrings were always coiled up together too. Luckily stores like Bed, Bath& Beyond or even Target offer you a great assortment of storage and organizational pieces. I found that nothing can be better for my collection of earrings than the Jewelry doll, and my necklaces have never been more comfortable than hanging on my Jewelry dress, that you simply keep in the closet next to your real clothes. Now all my jewelry is arranged very well and I can see everything that I have at once, so I don’t need to look through bunch of boxes anymore while getting dressed.

Metal Sofa Jewelry Stand, on clearance for $14.99 (BB & B)

Venus Jewelry Stand, $19.99 (BB & B)

Acrylic Earring Keeper, $9.99 (BB & B)

Tough chic

Karen Millen cardigan, 7 For All Mankind Jeans,
GUESS? shoes, MICHAEL Michael Kors handbag

Moto-inspired designs are going to be huge this upcoming Fall season; leather, fur and zippers are incorporated not only in casual wear but also into evening dresses and gowns. Paired with sleek, high-heel shoes and sophisticated jewelry "Moto Chic" is chicer than ever.

Karen Millen Knit biker cardigan, on sale for $120

GUESS? Fringed brigitte relaxed miniskirt, $128

Karen Millen Limited Edition leather panel pants, on sale for $95

GUESS? Matte wet leggings, $59

GUESS? Fringed halter dress, $138

But don’t wait for fall to rock this look – your favorite biker jacket is not the only place to express your moto style. Put on some coated jeans or maybe pants with zipper details; add even more zippers on top and complete this edgy look with elegant and classy accessories. 

Let go and donate!

FIND A BIN

This Friday I am going to skip my usual DEAL FINDER; markdowns have reached their maximum and I am sure you are taking full advantage of them! But these sale periods are not only the time to score some amazing deals and fill your closet with trendy pieces without breaking the bank but also a chance to review your current wardrobe. It is very important to make room for your latest purchases and get everything in order, to finally let go of some old stuff that you don’t need anymore and all of that is definitely much easier to do with lots of new things coming in.

Yesterday, after another successful day of shopping, I was faced with the problem of space; my closet started to overflow a bit and was beginning  to look messy. But really, how wouldn’t it? I was still holding on to 7 year old wovens and T-Shirts that were not only old themselves but I was also too old for them, I was keeping jeans that were neither relevant nor fit me! All of that in addition to the fact that I also buy a great amount of new clothes on a regular basis and get 3-4 pairs of jeans every month?! That was just ridiculous… Everything that was old, didn’t look or fit right or simply wasn’t suitable for me anymore had to go. And I’ll tell you what - after a huge bag of stuff donated to Planet Aid my closet was again looking nice and well organized; it felt good to do the right thing. Somebody will enjoy my clothes as much as I enjoyed them myself, somebody who really needs them, but not me.