Preakness at the Piazza

Preakness at the Piazza, Philadelphia’s most stylish event, is this Saturday so I’ve pulled together some inspiration for you, darlings! I’ll be there in support of the MS Society and look forward to seeing you all there in your most stylish race ensembles. There are still tickets available and the forecast calls for sunny skies! xo L

*I’m issuing a disclaimer for this post, I had a FIELD DAY on Asos.com with all of their amazing dresses and yes, clearly I’m lusting over a midi-length hem.

The dresses can be found at ASOS, Erin Fetherston, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, or BCBG. The hats/fascinators can be found at Macy’s, Nordstrom, Hats in the Belfry, ModCloth, and House of Fraser.

Warby Parker’s new Spectrum Sun collection + a Perfect Pout

Ciao darlings! I’m so excited to announce the launch of Warby Parker’s Spring/Summer 2014 sunglass collection Spectrum Sun. And what pairs better with stylish sunnies than the still-going-strong bold lip? So I’ve paired each new Warby Parker style with a vivid lip shade to create five looks that are ready for days of endless sunshine!

Warby Parker has distributed over 500 million pairs of glasses to people in need.

For DEAN, an orange red lip emphasizes the awesome green lenses.

For MINNIE, classic tortoise shell gets an a modern twist with a fluoro pink pout.

For HALL, these super girly sunglasses deserve an equally girly light pink lip.

For PIPER, channel your inner Audrey Hepburn by pairing these chic black frames with a gorgeous red lipstick.

For DOWNING, accentuate these cool blue lenses with a pop of coral.

Diner en Blanc Philadelphia: What to Wear With Your White

Diner en Blanc has arrived! So many details go into preparing for this glamorous night of white revelry, don’t overlook the most important one! Wearing white can be uber fabulous but also presents its own special dressing dilemmas: sheerness in undesired places, the unforgiving hue, etc. I teamed up with local Philadelphia lingerie boutique The Hope Chest to bring you all the basics you’ll need for your blanc! All the numbered items can be found at the boutique located at 1937 Chestnut St or The Hope Chest’s online boutique.

Looking forward to seeing you darlings tomorrow night! xo L

Summer’s Top Trends at Per Lei

Summer Trend: Neon    [Trina Turk shorts; Lilly Pulitzer tote, model: Jackie Seigler.]

If your weekend plans include a trip to the beach, the new Per Lei boutique in Sea Isle City, NJ has all the style you’ll need at the shore! 

Per Lei, which means ‘for her’ in Italian, opened its first location in Media, PA in October 2007 with the aim to create a shopping experience all about the women that wear their clothes by offering an upscale shopping experience with an intimate feeling through convenience, selection and experience.

With the Memorial Day opening of the Sea Isle City boutique, Per Lei has now expanded to three locations including a second shore store in Avalon, NJ. So on a day that truly meant to be nothing other than a beach day, I took a little drive down to SIC to take a look for myself!

The SIC store carries all the upscale brands you’d expect to find at Per Lei including Lilly Pulitzer, Trina Turk, Tibi, Diane von Furstenburg, Free People, House of Harlow, Alice + Olivia, and Joe’s Jeans plus many more. With all these gorgeous clothes and accessories, I was inspired to shoot some ensembles featuring the hottest Summer 2013 trends.

Summer Trend: Printed Maxi   [tbags maxi dress, model: Jackie Seigler.]

Summer Trend: The Palazzo Pant    [Free People linen bomber; Ecru palazzo pant, model: Jackie Seigler.]

Summer Trend:Night White   [Trink Turk top & short; Diane von Furstenberg clutch, model: Jackie Seigler.]

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Per Lei boutique in Sea Isle City, NJ.

A bountiful bevy of bangles.

Diane von Furstenberg clutches.

House of Harlow sunnies & Rafe clutches.

A beaucoup bunch of beaded bracelets.

Perfect place to store flip flops after a day at the beach.

Super colorful summer accessories.

Nautical themed accessories & beach house storage.

Bleu Lab reversible jeans.

I’d like to send a special thanks to Candice and Patricia for letting me come play in their beautiful SIC store! I had a fantastic time!

Visit Per Lei in Media PA, Sea Isle City NJ, Avalon NJ or at PerLeiboutique.com to learn about their Loyalty Program & Buy Now Wear Now Pay Later.

Bobbie Thomas ‘The Power of Style’ book giveaway

Click to enter to win Bobbie’s book: a Rafflecopter giveaway!

Bobbie Thomas has created a one-of-kind niche in the style sphere as a “professional girlfriend,” encouraging the use of fashion & beauty as tools to help the outside match the inside.

Most notably, Bobbie serves as the Style Editor on NBC’s Today Show and for seven years, she highlighted celebrity trends in her column “The Buzz” in In Touch weekly. Bobbie has been featured as a recurring correspondent and guest on a variety of E! Entertainment specials including red-carpet Emmy, Golden Globe and Academy Awards coverage, as well as co-hosting the Style Network’s Fashion Police.

For a peek into Bobbie’s book, click here for a PowerofStyleExcerpt & watch the video!

Click to enter to win Bobbie’s book: a Rafflecopter giveaway!

Giveaway will close July 3, 2013 at midnight.

The Beauty Breakdown: Favorite Summer Haircut

There’s no denying long, healthy hair is always a style ‘do’. But lately, I’ve seen more celebrities trimming their tresses and opting for a more fuss-free length. And I’m loving it! It’s so fresh and much easier to manage, especially for beach-filled weekends and balmy summer nights.

One of the greatest parts about this cut is that if you’re tired of your long locks this length is just as versatile. It’s also a great style for all face shapes and hair textures: curly, straight, textured, smooth. For finer hair, this style offers tons of movement and body and for thicker hair, the length still provides weight that makes hair more manageable. I also love that it can be styled with blunt bangs, a soft side-swept fringe, or just long layers. So if you’re in the mood for a little summer switch-up, take a cue from the bevy of beauties below!

Rose Byrne

Nicole Richie

Olivia Palermo

Annasophia Robb

Kerry Washington

Christina Hendricks

Emma Stone

Heidi Klum

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