Ladies Day at Royal Ascot...

We Brits are suckers for tradition, and none more so than Ladies Day at Royal Ascot. It's one of the events of the most hotly anticipated days on the racing calendar, and a day for all the ladies to wear their lovely and in many cases outrageous hats!  Every year I look forward to seeing what's in store with the head-gear, and this year did not disappoint.

Ladies Day saw a herd of fabulously dressed racegoers converge on the paddock, with bright hues, monochrome and cheerful floral print once again.  The Queen arrived looking cheerful in a pretty lavender hue accompanied by her grandson Peter Phillips and his wife Autumn Kelly who was radiant in an emerald green ensemble and cream hat.  Another royal to appear was Princess Eugenie who plumped for a viridian dress teamed with a delicate silver pillbox hat by milliner, Nerida Fraiman.

Some of the hats were lovely, some were like a piece of art, some were silly, and some were just plain ridiculous!  But it was all in good fun and done with humor, which is what it's all meant to be about.  So take a look at some of the looks on show at this prestigious British event.

Father's Day Special....

Want to give your dad something different this Father's Day?  Well instead of getting him the usual gifts of socks, tee shirts or a tie, how about giving him the gift of a style makeover?  It's not only moms who get stuck in a style rut because they're too busy tending to everyone else's needs; dad's can also get overwhelmed with the every day demands of life.  Between work, yard-work, coaching sports, etc...when do they get time to take care of themselves?  So this Father's Day why not offer them something different?

I am offering special packages for dads so that they can feel special too.  Call me to find out more about what would be the best package for your dad.  I promise you he'll be pleasantly surprised, not to mention so will all the wives out there who will benefit from seeing a new and improved looking husband!  

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Summer Whites....get the look!

Summer whites....I just love them!!  There's something about wearing white in the summer that I absolutely love.  Whether it's a dress, a pant teamed with a bright pop of color on top, a flowy skirt or glam cocktail outfit, I think that white looks fabulous!  It looks especially great with a tan, so make sure you've got your golden glow when you pick out your white outfit.

Off-white or cream looks just as great and actually cream can flatter a tan better than stark white.  Whichever shade of white or cream you choose for your summer outfit, you can't go wrong, so check out these looks and start planning...

Sweetheart Necklines for Summer...

One of my all time favorite necklines is the sweetheart neckline, and if you've never tried one, then it's time you did!  It leaves just enough to the imagination, while showing off your decolletage like nothing else.  Because it gives structure and shape to your chest, both the well endowed and the less so, so feel empowered in it.  And it looks great paired with a top knot, as it also does much to show off the gentle slope of the female shoulder.  Try it this season and see how great it will look and feel.

But don't take my word for it, see for yourself some of the runway looks to inspire your next shopping trip!


The fit of this dress has a classic feel and that old Hollywood glamour, which is a favorite look of Zac Posen.   Here he gives us a modern print to pair with the sweetheart.





Jenny Packham is always glamorous and feminine.  I could see this dress having multiple uses in a girl's wardrobe.  From outdoor summer cocktail parties to an impromptu wedding dress!





Margiela is the king of modern, borderline too abstract to wear, artistry.  Thankfully, this collection included a totally modern iteration of the sweetheart by giving it a deep V.





Not for the faint of heart, and definitely for the fit of body, this Balenciaga look is modern and sexy.





This dress is cute and fresh and perfect for those summer day's.  And this is the perfect color for the season too - Monaco Blue which was Pantone's pick for the season!  So embrace two trends in one with this fab dress!




Pick up a strapless sweetheart number for that cocktail party or just a fun night out.  All eyes will be on you!





White eyelet is perfect for the American summer, and available everywhere at great prices.  This little sweetheart is from Forever 21 and costs just $29.80!





This top is simply gorgeous, and I can't discount the use of the sheer trend.  The solid color allows texture elements to shine without being overwhelming.




You know my obsession with anything peplum, and this is no exception!  The peplum creates shape, and the sweetheart neckline lends itself to the hourglass curves we love.  The small print draws the eye inward, creating a slenderizing effect.  Love it!