Obsession of the Week: Navy Stripe Dress With Indepedance Day right around the corner, it is a great time to purchase some navy blue stripes. Instead of pairing navy with red, I decided to throw some neon with kelly green. It turned out quite well as I had several people stop me with complements. Check … Read more
Stripe Dress Obsession by aprilgolightly on polyvore.com Stripes are everywhere and I am using this as excuse to wear stripes as much as possible. Navy blue stripes remind me of the water and boating. Since being out on the water is one of my favorite things to do, it logically follows that stripes would … Read more
Obsession of the Week: Bow Flip Flops These bow flip flops are so fabulous that they can dress up any outfit. Unfortunately, I got dolled up to dine at a casual restaurant. It is my own fault for not checking the review before getting dressed. I was under the mistaken impression that expensive meant fancy. Silly … Read more
Summer is here! Break out the flip flops and linen! On a visit to Marco Island, I was uber comfortable in my ivory linen dress and Valentino Bow Flip Flops. Linen is a very light-weight fabric which is perfect for summer. At points during the day, the fabric made me feel naked. I was, of course, fully covered. As the temperature rises, I will definitely be sporting linen and flips flops again.
Bow Flop Flops by aprilgolightly on polyvore.com Summer is finally here! It is time to invest in a pair of flip flops that you will be living in until the leaves change. Add a bow to any jelly flip flop and you can look fashionable at the beach, at a nice dinner, and even … Read more
Obsession of the Week: Tangerine Cut Off Shorts Everything but the shorts came to work with me during the day. For a quick change from work to a night out with your man, simply add a pair of colorful cut off shorts. Cut Offs are extremely sexy. Never hurts to show some leg around … Read more
Obsession of the Week: Tangerine Cut Off Shorts Color blocking has transcended fashion seasons. It is not quite in the “leopard is the new neutral” category, but it might get there. Time will tell. I chose a red top to go with ny tangerine cut offs using an analogous color scheme. Orange and Red sit next to each … Read more
Obsession of the Week: Tangerine Cut Off Shorts Nautical is back in style and I could not be happier. Who doesn’t love a good navy and white stripe top? Instead of pairing navy stripes with red, wear it with orange cut-offs and tan Sperrys this summer. Gold accents look best with the tangerine and blue … Read more
Cut Off Shorts by aprilgolightly on polyvore.com Summer is just around the fashion corner and I am dying to wear some new cut-off shorts! There are so many fun summer colors to choose from that it was extremely difficult to pick just one. Since I have a day job that does not entail wearing … Read more
Standard Used: Neon Blazer After a long stressful week at work, I decided to bring some color into the office with my H&M neon blazer. The neon blazer along with the lace detail are perfectly on trend for spring. I picked up the Diesel jeans at Plato’s Closet for $35.00 and the rainbow platforms from … Read more
Standard Used: Neon Blazer My Fiance’s birthday is this week and we are heading out for dinner and a movie with another couple to this amazing new movie theater called iPic. This is our second visit in a week. We are hooked! You cannot beat the reclining chairs and the sparkling Pellegrino with a slice of … Read more
Standard Used: Neon Blazer Over Memorial Day weekend, after a nice day at the gym, I decided to change into some cut-offs for a stroll around the mall and a stop at the market. I incorporated my new neon jacket into the ensemble to add a little color. The cut-offs were made from a pair … Read more
Fashion Star Neon by aprilgolightly featuring a fitted blazer Neon is a trend that I never thought would resurface. The 1980s spandex and scrunchies frighten people away for a quite some time. As with all dearly departed trends, neon remerged reinvented and sleek. Now, all I can think about is neon. So much so, I have … Read more
Who doesn’t love a good charity event !?! This do-gooder event was extra special for me as it was the first time that I ever set foot into the famous Versace Mansion. I vividly recall longing to enter years ago on my first adult visit to Miami Beach. This was years before the mansion was … Read more
Mint green is quickly become my fave spring color. I was able to work these mint capris from h&m into my work wardrobe with a black short sleeve top from Target, tweed jacket from the Talbots outlet, and these point toed purple leather kitten pumps from Steve Madden. The purple shoes and the cropped mint … Read more
The mint green trend reminds me of high school when my favorite nail polish was mint green and baby blue. My toe nails were always one or the other. The Spring Louis Vuitton runway brought me back to spending my afternoons at the beach everyday after school. How I miss that freedom! Keep an eye … Read more
Easter Polka dot Pastel Outfit by aprilgolightly featuring filigree earrings With Easter around the corner , you cannot help but be excited about all the pastel Easter egg colored denim that are in the stores right now. When shopping for pastel colored jeans, be sure to buy the style that works with your body. If … Read more
Heat is On by aprilgolightly featuring zippered tote bags Floral Bottoms by aprilgolightly on polyvore.com When wearing short shorts, try to make the top more conservative to balance your look. Too much skin can be overwhelming and not very stylish. For transition from fall to spring, try wearing the floral shorts with some tights. What do you … Read more
Mad Men is finally returning! After waiting impatiently for the last year and a half, the world finally gets to see the lovably real style icons in action. It’s not just about the fashion for me. The writing is truly impeccable and utterly compelling. Since Mad Men seems to be finally boosting their ad budget, I suspect … Read more
Hunger Games Chic by aprilgolightly featuring a stretch shirt We are reading Hunger Games for my book club and I have not been able to put it down. Now that the movie has come out, I need to figure out what I am going to wear to watch the film and also to the book … Read more
These amazing rose gold Giuseppe Zanotti sandals (similar here by Jimmy Coo and Jean-Michel Cazabat) were a great find from Ruelala. Rose gold accessories go well with spring and spring transition outfits. This outfit is perfect for spring transition as it is a little bit spring, but still keeps you warm when it is cool. … Read more