Eye-Poppin' Accessories

The right accessories can turn your outfit from Plain Jane to Fancy Nancy. But when you buy accessories, always think of the kind of clothes you already have in your closet. It's best to choose accessories that you know you'll really wear, and not fall for all of the pretty eye candies you see. Comfort is key! If you never wear it, it's still money down the tube, no matter how little you spent.

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Have Your Cake and Wear it Too

The age of cupcakes has long been here, and it seems to be a lasting food trend. They're simple yet beautiful, fun yet classy. Give me some red velvet with cream cheese frosting and I'll give you my heart. The creams and pastels of the sugary goodies has made its way over to the world of fashion and is sure to satisfy any fashionista's sweet tooth. A recent Marie Claire photoshoot with the young actress, Elle Fanning, inspired me to embrace new shades of pastel colors that are far from those found in a baby store. Designers are hitting it right on the mark with the perfect shades of lavender, mint green, rosy pink, and whimsical fabrics that resemble the frosting on a cake.

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Everyone knows how the weather can really influence your mood – if it's dark and dreary we're all a little sleepier, if it's rainy the day drags on and our hair's a disaster, but if its gorgeous and sunny with a slight breeze we feel like a million bucks. Turns out your choice of outfit can have the same mood-influencing effect according to an article I recently came across which says, "the sensation of time and space is influenced by colors. For instance, green creates an atmosphere of emotional balance. The eyes relax and concentration increases. Imagine yourself walking through a forest and try to experience the feeling. Even blue has the ability to fool the senses [by having] a relaxing effect on muscles and the heart beats slower. It feels as if time has suddenly slowed down." Want to see more styles? Visit our gallery or check out Inspirations on our blog. You can also click on the individual images below to get linked back to the listing itself!

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