MIXED MEDIA

This week has been all about wearing fogotten gems in my closet, like this dress from the Rodarte for Target collection a couple of years ago. I love a good designer for less collection-especially because I could never afford the real Rodarte. And this dress incorporates everything I love about the brand: lace, mesh tulle, and swiss dot chiffon all mixed together!

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Dress: Rodarte for Target. Shoes: RED Valentino (or here). Belt: Vintage. Sunglasses: Karen Walker Super Duper (or here). Jewelry: Alex Monroe, Betsey Johnson. Nails: Essie Turquoise and Caicos.

GET THE LOOK: IKAT JEANS

Look 1--> Shirt/Necklace/Pants/Bracelets 1/2/3/ Shoes
Look 2--> Shirt/Necklace/Pants/Bracelets 1/2/3/ Shoes




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PROTECT YOUR PUMPS GIVEAWAY

What's the easiest way to keep your high heels looking nice and new? Protect your Pumps!
This is my new go to product for all of my designer heels! All it took was placing these covers on one pair of my heels to get me hooked; I have worn them 3 or 4 times since and they still look brand new! Enter to win below!  *make sure to leave a blog post comment on what shoes you would use PYP on*   a Rafflecopter giveaway  Can't wait to try out Protect your Pumps? SideSmile Style readers can use the code SMILE to recieve 15% off!

SOMETHING BORROWED

Top: Missoni (borrowed). White Jeans: 7 for all mankind. Shoes: Tory Burch. Bag: Market in Venice. Sunglasses: Super Duper Karen Walker. Jewelry: Anthroplogie, Alex Monroe, Lily and Laura, Michael Kors Watch. Nail Polish: Essie Turquoise and Caicos.

It's a problem we all know too well. You find an amazing designer treasure at a vintage store or on consignment, but there is something about it that needs tweaking before it can be outfit ready. Such was the problem with this vintage Missoni skirt acquired by my friend Kathryn*. After much debating, we decided that if it wasn't working as a skirt, why not turn it into a top? Et voilà! Fashion problem solved. They say that necessity is the mother of invention. Have y'all ever had to get creative to make an outfit work?

*Kathryn is what I like to call my fashion soul sister and an original SideSmiler. Our obsession with and bond over all things relating to fashion runs deep. We both have a complete mental catalogue of each others wardrobe and are constantly swapping clothes back and forth. At any given time half of the clothes in each of our closets belong to the other. 

SUMMER UNIFORM

Dress: Zara (old). Jean Vest: J.Crew (similar). Shoes: Sam Edelman. Purse: Target. Aviator Sunglasses: Tory Burch. Monogram Necklace: West Avenue. Jewelry: Anthropologie, Lily and Laura, Michael Kors, Alex Monroe, Liz Fohr, J.Crew. Nail Polish: Essie Turquoise and Caicos.

TURQUOISE & CAICOS

As soon as I saw this Lauren Elan "Olivia" necklace on Devon Rachel's blog, I knew I had to have it! This necklace is even better in person and I'm quite sure that it is just the first of many more purchases to come. If you haven't already checked out both Lauren Elan's Online Store and Devon's Blog, you should do so ASAP. I highly recommend them both!

Dress: American Apparel (old). Clutch: Target. Aviator Sunglasses: Tory Burch. Necklace: Lauren Elan. Bracelets: Lily and Laura. Nail Polish: Essie Turquoise and Caicos.

Lately in Instagram Land - June

HINT OF MINT

Dress: Zara. Shoes: RED Valentino (on sale here). Sunglasses: Karen Walker. Monogram Necklace: West Avenue. Jewelry: Lily and Laura Bracelets, Liz Fohr, Michael Kors Watch, J.Crew, Alex Monroe.

ON MY RADAR - SUMMER WEDDING STYLE

Wedding season is in full force, and it's time to get those outfits planned out! I love this J.Crew pleated dress, it's the perfect shade of summer pink. What's your go to wedding look?

1 Dress: Rebecca Taylor Feeling Good Dress Shoes: Jimmy Choo Polar patent-leather espadrilles 

2 Dress: Alice + Olivia Alissa floral-print stretch silk-georgette dress Shoes: Tory Burch Carlee Wedge 

3 Dress: New Desma printed silk-chiffon  Shoes: Christian Louboutin Marina Liege 140 leather wedge sandals 

4 Dress: Elizabeth and James Otto asymmetric dress Shoes: Christian Louboutin Sylvieta color-block leather sandals  

5 Dress: J.Crew Pleated Chiffon Dress Shoes: Miu Miu Patent-leather sandals

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Wardrobe Essentials: Four Eyes Glasses Guide

the cateye: Tom Ford. the gregory peck: Oliver Peoples. the wayfarer: Ray Ban.

BLUEBIRDS

Shirt: Elly's Couture. Pants: Forever 21 (last seen here). Shoes: Sam Edelman. Bag: Longchamp. Sunglasses: Karen Walker Super Duper (or here). Monogram Necklace: West Avenue. Jewelry: Michael Kors Watch, Alex Monroe, Lily and Laura bracelets (win them here).

SUNDAY PREPPY SUNDAY

Shirt: Jason Wu for Target (last seen here). Shorts: J.Crew (similar). Shoes: Sperry Top Sider (last seen here and here). Bag: Longchamp. Sunglasses: Karen Walker (or here). Monogram Necklace: West Avenue. Jewelry: Michael Kors Watch, Alex Monroe, Lily and Laura Bracelets (win them here).

CAFFEINE BREAK

I love this Mossimo dress from Target. It can easily go from day to night with the simple change of accessories, and best of all it is under $30! Gotta love a style steal : )

Dress: Target. Shoes: Sam Edelman (similar). Sunglasses: Karen Walker Super Duper (or here). Monogram Necklace: West Avenenue. Jewelry: Rings Eclectic, Lily and Laura, J.Crew, Alex Monroe, Michael Kors Watch. Nail Polish: Essie Ballet Slipper (hands), Mint Candy Apple (toes).

LILY & LAURA GIVEAWAY

In celebration of SideSmile Style's redesign, I decided to have another giveaway! This time the prize is three of these adorable Lily and Laura bracelets. I fell in love with these when we started carrying them at Elly's Couture, and now they are a frequent accessory in my outfit posts. They are hand beaded in Kathmandu Valley of Nepal and all of the artists are paid more than the fair trade wages. So not only are they pretty but they have a great message as well (obviously that justifies my buying 15 of them).

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ON MY RADAR: SUMMER READING LIST

Here is my summer reading list! I just finished Born to be Brad (um, LOVE), and am about halfway through Andy Cohen's Most Talkative (he is just as hilarious in print as he is on Watch What Happens Live). Clearly I am in biography mode with all of my picks. I just love feeling like I'm getting a behind the scenes peak at all of these amazing people.
1. Born to be Brad by Brad Goreski. 2. Most Talkative by Andy Cohen. 3. The Dress Doctor: Edith Head. 4. Bob Willoughby: Audrey Hepburn.

GET THE LOOK: BOYFRIEND JEANS

1.Rag & Bone Pamploma marled-knit linen sweater 2. J.Crew Black School Boy Brushed Twill Blazer 3. White J.Crew Tee 4. Current/Elliot Ripped Boyfriend Jeans 5. FRYE Suede Delia Oxfords 6. Marc by Marc Jacobs Black Satchel 7.IMAGE

Wardrobe Essentials: The Perfect Summer Bag

The key to a great summer bag is versatility. You need to be able to go from the beach or the pool to a dinner to or a concert without skipping a beat. My personal favorite is the kate spade cork bag, it's the perfect neutral. The cross body is the perfect hands free summer style. What are y'alls go to summer bags?

the tote: Rebecca Minkoff Canvas Stripe Bucket Bag //the backpack: Tory Burch Dash Backpack //the beach bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs Preppy Straw Ragosa Tote //the crossbody: Kate Spade New York Gold Coast Cork 

ON MY RADAR: JUNE PICKS

1. Missoni Inca crochet-knit shift dress  2.Esther Horchner Tea Cup  3. kate spade new york Gumdrop Studs 

4. Kendra Scott Dani Ring Jewelry  5. Rebecca Taylor Pom Pom beaded silk camisole 6. Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry Cursive LOVE Bracelet 

7. Stila Stay All Day 10-In-1 HD Beauty Balm 8. Miu Miu Glitter leather sandals 

9. Rosebud Perfume Co. Smith's Menthol and Eucalyptus Balm 10. West Avenue Jewelry Large Monogram Necklace 

11. Sweet Cream And Sugar Cones: 90 Recipes For Making Your Own Ice Cream And Frozen Treats From Bi-Rite 

12. Dior Miss Dior Cherie Eau de Parfum 13. POP Nail Glam Pastel Nail Polish

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EASY BREEZY

Dress: Alice + Olivia. Shoes: RED Valentino (also get them here). Bag: Alexander Wang. Sunglasses: Karen Walker (or here). Jewelry: Michael Kors Watch, West Avenue Monogram Necklace, Alex Monroe, Nordstrom. Elly's Couture Jewelry: Lily and Laura Beaded Bracelets, Rings Electic Daisy Ring, Sweet Ties Glitter Hair Tie.