Fashion Me Fabulous

Today is my fourth wedding anniversary. On our first anniversary, we were at a friend's wedding. Today, we're going to the rehearsal dinner for another wedding. Methinks there's a lot of anniversary's this month. (Thankfully, I am getting gussied up for the dinner tonight and the wedding tomorrow as my friend is posh.) If you're in need of a night on the town look, try the simple accessories and jersey dress below. Each piece can be worked into other outfits, which makes the $137.26 spent on this outfit go even further. Happy Anniversary by Fashion Me Fabulous featuring ASOS jewelry jersey dress, Victoria's Secret $49.99 snake cage heel, N by Nicole Miller "Iris" at J. C. Penney $24.99 gold mesh clutch, Prezzo on Endless $35 gold wrap bracelet, ASOS $20.29 Maybelline Superstay lipcolor "Born With It" at Target $6.99

Earlier today, Jael Paris discussed the horror of those cropped pants that hit mid-calf, making anyone wearing them look considerably shorter. Summer pants can be tricky to find though. They have all the fit difficulties of any pants plus the length has to be just right. I'm a fan of capri-style pants that hit me just below the knee , a flattering skirt length on me too. What are your favorite types of summer pant? (You can vote for more than one). poll by twiigs.com

A recent eyeballing of women at the grocery store as well as a reader suggestion prompted the following public service announcement: Stop buying pants that hit your mid-calf. With body lines, you never want to hit the widest part of anything (unless you're going for something odd and unconventional, then by all means). A horizontal line going through the widest spot on your chest makes your breasts look small and misshapen. Hitting the widest part of your stomach or hips will make each look wider. And a strong horizontal through the widest part of your calf makes you look short. It looks even dumpier when the offending capris have wide legs. If you want to wear capri pants without hitting your dumpy place, buy a pair that hits just below your calf . (See Audrey for reference.) Pair them with flats for a breezy European flair or with foot-baring heels to lengthen your legs. Ugly example provided by The Gap. I didn't think you really wanted a link to the product.

I teetered on six inches of heel and 1 inch of platform as I dragged the slightly too big, studded lattice sandal/boots along the clearance aisle wishing they were just half a size smaller. Had they fit the teetering would have stopped and the buying would have started. I tore through the clearance racks hoping against hope for a size 10 1/2. No dice. "Those are incredible!" said a women also trying on shoes in my aisle. "Thanks," I replied. "I want them, but they're a little big." "I wish I could wear shoes like that." she said. "My feet are too big for big shoes. I wear a 10." "I wear a 10 1/2 or 11. I love statement shoes!" I responded. She isn't the first woman I've met who said the size of her feet required her to find dainty looking shoes. Big feet means no "big" shoes for a lot of women. I read several tweets about this during the Twitter party we hosted last month. Many women never even pick a sho...

Want to add polish to your work wardrobe? Meeting a new client? Vieing for a promotion or even having your first interview? You may be in need of some professional footwear. These shoes mean serious business for two reasons: 1. Put your toes away. Sandals are for the weekends. Peep toes are for a date. And if you even thought about wearing flip-flops, you need more help than I can provide. Some companies (for reasons that only make sense in the male mind) even consider toes a modesty issue. Even if you find it warm for the season, covering your toes looks more professional. 2. Stay low. Ballet flats are a little casual-cute for the workplace, and high heels, well, they're too sexy. A one to two-inch heel is a good range for professional shoes. purple wingtip t-strap, Magdesians "Alex" at Nordstrom $119.95 pale patent pumps, Perlina "Princess" on Zappos $93 yellow ankle strap pump, Miz Mooz "Jamison on Endless $94.95 grey mary jane, Naturalizer "Janks...

Shop: Freshy Fig Why We Love It: Re-purposed vintage items mix with vintage inspired pieces to fill this shop with unique pieces. Price Range: $13 - $180 More Info: This Etsian loves custom orders. Favorite Items: Carved Turquoise Birdie Leaf Lariat$32 (pictured); Vintage Owl Silhouette Necklace $36.50 ; Large Golden Peacock Necklace $40 ; Cooking Necklace $24 ; Silver Tree and the Lingering Bird Necklace $27.50 ; Gold Branches Lariat $32 ; Vintage Harmonica Necklace $26 ; Rhinestone Encrusted Lizard Necklace $42 ; Vintage Type-Writer Key Initials Necklace $24

For summer, I must have a big bag. I need to carry my sunglasses, a bottle of water, a cardigan for the ridiculous air conditioning assault, sunscreen, and sometimes bug spray. (A book inevitably gets tossed in here as well; currently it's David Mamet's The Old Religion .) The Elliott Lucca "Oden" tote is large, leather, and knocked down in price to $187.60. It's available in an on-trend pale green, but you can also get it in a classic black or tan. Check out Elliott Lucca's sale section for more great deals on leather bags. I wish it was the Odin tote because I want the god death and battle to be seafoam green.