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Etsy Shop of the Week: Babushka Jewelry

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Shop: Babushka Jewelry Why We Love It: We have a well-documented love for statement necklaces. They might be my ultimate summer accessory. When it's hot out clothing gets simplified to just a tank top and skirt or a sun dress. A necklace lets you spruce up an outfit without adding fabric to your look. These statement necklaces from Babushka Jewelry feature clean, bold designs sure to brighten any look in any season. Price Range: $49 - $69 Favorite Items:   Geometric Fan Necklace $69 (pictured top right) <p><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/collection.embed?.embedder=1224830&.svc=copypaste&id=1690033&include_gallery=1&num_items=1&render_type=slideshow">View this collection on Polyvore</a></p> Etsy Shop of the Week: Babushka Jewelry ...

Pick of the Week: Anthropologie Shoe Lust

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Yellow! Leather! Mary Jane! Wedges! You know how we feel about yellow shoes . I'm lusting after these shoes so hard. They are absolutely perfect. My yellow booties go with everything, and these could be their springy counterpart. Did I mention that I want them? I want them. Just look at the sexy curve of that heel. They're $168 at Anthropologie, but I can't find this brand, Miss Albright, anywhere else. My only choice is to stalk them until they go on sale.

Wrap-up Summer at Any Price

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The wrap dress is a classic wardrobe must have. While I love a wrap dress for its adjustability, I actually prefer a faux wrap because it don't have to worry about panels flying open or tying it evenly. A faux wrap is the pre-coffee morning no brainer, and these three summer faux wraps will keep you cool and chic on any budget. Wrap Up Summer by fashionbeccafabulous Pictured: Faux Wrap Dress, Target, $24.99 The Fuchsia of Fashion Dress, Modcloth, $47.99 Ruched Faux Wrap Dress, Nordstrom, $98

How To Wear Neon Without Looking Like a Teen

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A friend of ours asked how she, a married mother of two, can wear neon without looking either like a reject of the 80s or like the teenager she's not. Put neon to work. Wear your neon with your most conservative office attire -- a suit, a button down, a sheath dress. Suited for Neon by fashionmefabulous Professional Neon by fashionmefabulous Make it retro. If you don't want to look 80s retro, try to look 50s or 60s retro. Which leads me to my next point... Retro Neon by fashionmefabulous Be a lady. Ruffles, lace, peplums and other romantic details provide contrast to the harsh nature of neon. One of my favorite ways to wear the trend is a neon cami under a black lace tank. Neon and Mushroom by fashionmefabulous Avoid the hyper-casual. If you want to avoid looking like a teenager, don't wear your trendy neon with the same casual clothes a teenager would wear -- sneakers, torn jeans, graphic tees.

$150 Challenge: Heat Wave

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When the temperature rises, it's best to keep it simple. A sun dress, minimal sandals, sun hat, hand fan, and a tote for your water, reading materials and sun block. Keep cool. $150 Challenge: Heat Wave by fashionbeccafabulous featuring a pink hat Pictured: Pink Swirl Floppy Hat, Target, $14.99 Date at the Beach Dress, Modcloth, $44.99 Cherry Blossom Silk Fan, Japanese Style, $1.85 Straw Colorblock Tote, eBags, $20.80 Braided Sandals, Tilly's, $19.99

Poll: Ditch Your Purse?

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On the one hand, I need my purse in the summer. becca already talked about how summer requires her to upsize to a tote for all her warm weather necessities. (My necessities do not include a Kindle because books have pages, thank you very much.) On the other hand, I don't want a strap touching me. It's so, stinkin' hot. So hot. I also don't like carrying my purse around with me at summer events, but I'm too paranoid to put it down. I would love to just ditch the purse and carry my goodies in my pockets, but not all of my summer clothes have roomy pockets. Grr! First world problems! poll by twiigs.com

Fall Couture 2012

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Almost two years of speculation over who would replace John Galliano as head designer of Christian Dior and we finally have both an answer and a show: Raf Simons formerly of Jil Sander. Looking at these clothes, I feel completely underwhelmed. Versace looks like comic book collages. So glad they're back in the couture game. When the birds fly home to nest at dusk and the stars begin to twinkle to life, Armani finds inspiration. Giambattista Valli was supposed to be reminiscent of a garden, but the red prints look like blood stains and the whole things has a feeling of the overrun garden at a decaying, haunted gothic manor. It follows that I love it. Check out our facebook page for Chanel, Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier and more.