Nail Trends S/S 2011

   Chicago didn't get the memo on Spring yet, but one can always hope! As we get ready to say hello to spring, say goodbye to your winter nails. The bright pinks, soft pearls and neutrals are pushing away last winter's navys, blacks, and dark greens!

 Here are some of the colors I like for Spring and Summer this year!

Pretty Pinks

Pink is IN in a big way! Beautiful shades of Pink and Fuchsia, Rose and Peony and just the hint of blush in the enamel will make you giddy with joy, and your nails ready for spring! 

Style*Delights Droolworthy Pick- Dior Vernis
Pink Boa $21

                                Shiny Pearls and Champagne

For a sophisticated clean look, go for the neutral shades of Pearl and Champagne. Powder lilac and  pastel peach shades are in vogue for this spring

Style*Delights Droolworthy Pick Chanel Vernis
Pearl Drop $25

                      Corals, Oranges and Jewel tones

                                

I have been seeing Coral and Orange colors back every spring for past couple of years. This year too they are back. These shades look specially great with white summer dresses or beige/neutral outfits! 

Jewel tones are in this spring for clothes and shoes. You can shine your nails too with deep jewel tones! Revlon has a beautiful line of jewel tone scented nail enamels.

Style*Delights Honorable Mention - Orly Nail Lacquer
Crush On You $ 7.50
        

           Serene Aqua Blues

Set the stage for summer with these ocean blue colors. I love the opaque finish in the blue lacquers.

Style*Delights Droolworthy Pick - Hello Kitty Liquid Nail Art
Blueberry (Perriwinkle blue) $10 

Timeless Red

If you want to go against the trends, I'd bet my money on the Red. Don't match the red lips with red nails though!

Style*Delights Droolworthy Pick- Yves Saint Laurent
Sublime Red Nail Lacquer $20

So, now you can have spring on the tip of your fingers even when the temperature in your city still hovers around 30s!! Happy painting:-)

BTW, whats your favorite shade??:-)

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Live With Flair!

The 70s are back! Not in their full glory (who would want that anyways!), but the wide leg pants and jeans are making a come back this year.

It was the hottest trend in pants on the runway and now many retailers including Gap, 7 For All Mankind, Lucky Brand Jeans, Forever 21 have wide leg pants in their stores.

a. 7 For All Mankind Jeans $155

b. Elizabeth and James $265

c. Forever 21 $17.80

You can find the wide leg pants in a variety of fabric from jeans to herringbone, to suit pants and stretch cotton. The fit is very comfortable and the amount of flair in the legs can vary. 

d. Rock and Republic Jeans $105

e.Donna Karan $895

f. Style& Co at Macy's $24.98

g.Ann Taylor Loft Jeans $69.50

The key is to find a pair that fits perfectly at the buttocks otherwise it could look little frumpy. I recommend wearing heels with wide leg pants, but make sure the hem covers the heel.  Also, wear something form-fitting top or a feminine blouse to balance the wide look at the hem.

How To Wear The Red Shoes

Remember The Red Pumps? I am in love with them and as promised in my earlier blog post, I put together some outfits to rock the red shoes! So here you go!

The demure white and cream linen dress gets a little more "dressed up look" with the red shoes.  You can wear  this look for a lunch date, even dinner on a summer evening. Add a tailored white jacket to wear this in workplace.

The little black dress becomes bolder with the punch of color from the red pumps.  I recommend not matching the clutch with the shoes. Use a simple black or dull silver handbag clutch to emphasize the red.

The casual blue jeans and white shirt get a sophisticated makeover with red pumps. Casual Fridays are reinvented!

If you have a busy day full of walking around, you can forgo the heels for these simple red flats. This look packs the punch without needing an hour long soak in the foot-tub! 

Tired Blogger!

When Hermes Paris have the lights out, whats the hope for a fashion blogger??? 

I am back from a stylish California vacation, will be back to blogging soon!

Color-Block Craze: Have It or Make It Stop?

Spring fever's hit Hollywood. Stars are setting aside their LBDs in favor of bold, bright colors.

Taking it one step even further, Emma Stone (in Lanvin), Olivia Wilde (in Gucci), Camilla Belle (in Gucci and Roc Nation) and Zoe Saldana (in Prabal Gurung) are popping on the crimson carpet in multiple highlighter hues like coral, fuschia and teal.

So what does our Fashion Police panel think of this celebrity color blocking? Embrace the rainbow! This Skittles-style fashion trend gets a unanimous "Gotta have it!" from the color-lovin' crew.

Are you loving the mix 'n' match tints? Sound off below!

Elizabeth Taylor 1932 -2011, Stylish Forever

She captured our heart the minute she appeared on screen for the very first time on screen at the tender age of 9. Today we say goodbye to a great actress, philanthropist, and a style icon  

Elizabeth Taylor.

                        Captivating smile and the timeless beauty of  
                       Elizabeth Taylor will forever be alive!

The Wedge Edge

Paint that toenails bright and scrub the heels smooth! The hottest trend in spring/summer 2011 shoes is the wedge sandal! Here are some of the looks I am loving this year..and I could find them in Champagne and Beer Bottle budgets! Pick your favorite!!

The Quirky Cork

a.Christian Dior $360 

b. Ed Hardy $77

c. Forever 21 $ 24.80

      d. Jimmy Choo $ 825

Classic Wood

a. Yves Saint Laurent $1035

b. Nine West $99

c. Christian Siriano for Payless $49.99

d. Frye $123

Casual Chic - Denim

a. Christian Louboutin $ 595

b. Payless 49.99

c. Target $ 19.99

                                                   Essential Espadrilles

a.Burberry $375

b. Charlotte Russe $35.50

c. J Crew $118

d. Jimmy Choo $39