Dear Girlfriends,

This summer you’re in for a treat when it comes to the glaring sun.  Simply pull out any of these shades and you’ll be good to go!

The House of Harlow 1960 Nicole Sunglasses in Black and Gold were designed by Nicole Richie with the modern goddess in mind. Their gold-detailed round frames are reminiscent of classier times. Lady-like and fashion-forward, these shades will turn heads.

Black and Gold Nicole Sunglasses

The House of Harlow 1960 Chelsea Sunglasses in Nude, were designed by Nicole Richie with the edgy girl in mind. These Fashion forward hard edge frames are sure to turn heads.

Chelsea Sunglasses

The None The Wiser Curzon St. Sunglasses in Burnt Wood, worn by Beyonce, is a sustainable Bamboo handmade frame. This eco-chic accessory features dark lenses and a statement-making look.

Curzon St. Sunglasses Beyonce

Curzon St. Sunglasses

The House of Harlow 1960 Carmen Sunglasses in Black were designed by Nicole Richie with the edgy girl in mind. These fashion forward hard edge frames feature a durable plastic frame, an elevated keyhole bridge, and round lenses. The studding at the sides complete this look.

Carmen Sunglasses

Enjoy the sun ladies!

Until the next style adventure,

Monica

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Dear Girlfriends,

This is a summer for haute denim from mod to destroyed to pattern – denim styles for summer are here!

Mod Stripes: A wardrobe staple gets a graphic boost when wide stripes make a bold statement on 5-pocket skinny jeans, and a subtle coating adds a glossy sheen. Mod stripes with a coated finish add trendy edge to sleek stretch jeans styled with a fitted leg and retro ankle-grazing hems.

7 for all Mankind Denim Jeans featuring Mod Stripes

Graphic Details: Delicate cotton jersey forms a Union Jack design on this pair of 5-pocket skinny jeans from Superfine. Petite holes add a well-worn look, and fading lightens the thighs and seat. Single-button closure and zip fly.

Union Jack Graphic Elements Denim

Pastel Hues: From James Jeans, a pastel hue softens the edge of these moto-inspired skinny jeans that feature stitching details along the thigh and knee.

James Jeans Pastel Hue

Destruction: Fading and whiskering give these skinny jeans a vintage look, while shredded holes lend a deconstructed feel. 5-pocket styling.

Vintage Reserve Joe’s Jeans

Faded, Super Chic – An innovative and modern approach to classic tie-dye, Joe’s Skinny Ankle in Shannen gives all new meaning to our sleek and skinny silhouette. Creating a classic tie-dye appearance using a bleach finish over faded grey denim, Shannen is a unique offering, combing causal and chic in one single piece.

Joe’s Skinny Shannen Jeans

Step into denim this summer!

Until the next style adventure,

Monica

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With the Spring season really upon us and the weather cooperating, as an invited guest, we want to dress spring-like during the wedding season.

Fluro Jacquard Dress: Made from a textured jacquard finish this off the shoulder neckline dress offers a fitted bodice, deep stitch pleat detailing to the skirt and a tulle underlay.

Fluro Jacquard Dress

Pixel Pointed High Hell Stiletto: With a resin sole, color-block design and pin buckle straps you can’t go wrong in these reception-dancing shoes!

Pixel Pointed High Heel

Hybrid Lace Pencil Dress:  Channelling a feminine aesthetic, Hybrid, offer a considered edit of tailored, form-fitting dresses across a eclectic color palette of jewel tone hues and softer neutrals. Created with the real women in mind, Hybrid dresses are crafted from luxe, stretch fabrics, placing emphasise on the silhouette.

Hybrid Lace Pencil Dress

Pencil Dress: Made from cotton jacquard with a sweetheart neckline and thick shoulder straps – with a perfect yellow color!

Pencil Dress

Piper Colorblock Pump: Featuring a faux suede upper, pointed toe and layered color block details for the perfect spring shoe.

Piper Pointed High Heel

Midi Body Conscious Graphic Dress: Made from a soft jersey knit, with a graphic print throughout, the midi body conscious graphic dress is not for the faint of heart.

Midi Body Conscious Graphic Dress

Ted Baker Dress with Lace Detail:  Showcasing their signature style through key separates and statement party dresses, Ted Baker are renowned for bringing a contemporary edge to classic styles. Combining a vibrant color palette with off-beat prints; appliqué embellishment and playful.

Ted Baker Lace Dres

Pout Pointed Heel:  Wear with a spring like dress from pink, yellow ow white. Lace upper heel with a low-cut vamp with a leather-look trim.

Pout Pointed Heel

Take these options into your Spring wedding flow from our friends at ASOS – with makes and breaks all the fashion rules!

Until the next style adventure,

Monica

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Dear Girlfriends,

Simply put the style trend of maxi dresses will never go away and why should it?  There are maxi dresses galore in stores and online boutiques.  After several edits, we were able to find our favorites.

You’re sure to like the selection.

The Lovers + Friends Kitty Cat Maxi Scarf Dress in Red, worn by Olivia Munn, is a statement-making wonder. This piece features a double criss-cross back, vibrant print, and a long flowing hem. The light, silky material is perfect for the days out in the sun!

Lovers and Friends Maxi Dress

The Nightcap Clothing Caletto Maxi Dress in Hot Orange is a Spanish-style lace maxi dress that features a deep “V” at the chest and scalloped edges. The body portion is lined and the skirt portion is tiered.

Nightcap Clothing Maxi Dress

The 9 Seed Tulum Maxi Cover-Up in White, as seen on Kourtney Kardashian, is a summertime essential. This scoop-neck cotton cover-up dress features a ruched neckline and an asymmetrical hem. It’s the perfect maxi to throw on and before a day out in the sun.

9 Seed Tulum Maxi Cover-Up

The Winter Kate Nisha Maxi in Black is a feminine, India-inspired frock. This dress is constructed from silk crepe and features a chest-embroidered design. It’s elegant enough to wear on a night out in the town or simple enough to dress down for a nice beach day.

Winter Kate Nisha Maxi Dress

Audrina Patridge loves the Gypsy 05 Long Organic Zoe Maxi Dress in Turquoise for its easy and flattering fit. Constructed from eco-friendly organic cotton, the dress works for every body type thanks to its fluid maxi dress fit and elasticized empire waist seaming. Details include its twist straps, V-neck bodice, and burst of tie-dye at the side.

Gypsy 05 Long Organic Zoe Maxi Dress

The Gypsy 05 Lulu Tube Maxi Dress in Coral / Moss is a delicately designed piece. Loved for its easy and flattering fit, the silk dress works for every body type thanks to its fluid maxi dress fit with silk draw-string waist seaming. The dress is hand crafted and uniquely tie-dyed so each dress will have light variations. Its splashed coral-and-moss tie dye design gives the luxurious dress its finishing touch.

Gypsy 05 Lulu Tube Maxi Dress

The Suboo Married In Mustique Maxi Dress in Multi Print is a maxi halter wrap dress that features an adjustable drawstring neckline and waist. This piece is lively with a vibrant color scheme of lemon green, deep pink, and sky blue. The hidden side pockets completes this easy-to-wear beach look.

Suboo Married In Mustique Maxi Dress

Use promo code EXTRA25 to save an extra 25% on these maxi dresses from The Trend Boutique.

Until the next style adventure,

Monica

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Dear Girlfriends,

One of the hottest spring trends to date is the peplum. You can find peplum skirts and peplum dresses just about everywhere, but peplum tops in particular can be fun!

Keep reading for different style options for your peplum.

Pim + Larkin Scuba peplum top in this radiant orange features aleeveless knit peplum top, back v-neck and hidden side zipper from Piperlime.

Pim + Larkin Scuba Peplum Top

This beautifully embellished tube top is a show stopping piece for a stylish night out. Top features a striking color blocked body with a sweetheart neckline, seam detailing, boning along the bodice, double tiered, asymmetrical peplum waist and visible back zip closure.

Colorblock Peplum Tube Top

Scuba inspired apparel is all the rage this year. Combine this trend with the 80′s throwback peplum style and you get a fashionably hip top that hugs your fabulous curves.

Super chic black top featuring a plunging sheer neckline and peplum detailing. Cutout back, side zip closure. Loose fit, partially lined. Looks amazing paired with skinnies and pointed pumps!

Wyatt Colorblock Jersey Peplum Top

What do you get when you mix a super soft tee with the of-the-minute peplum styling? A winning combination of casual and chic that adds instant glam to any ensemble. Pair this pale aqua one with a skinny belt, a column skirt , and killer heels. Any questions? Yes, when can we wear it next!

Alice and Olivia Ella Peplum Top

Amanda Uprichard offers classic pieces that are practical, feminine, and bright. Collections feature silks in colors that range from girly hot pinks to deep matte blues, and silhouettes that are sexy yet wearable.

Amanda Uprichard Twill Peplum Top

Eye-popping prints piped together fashion a figure-accentuating top with an on-trend peplum shaped by precise pleats available at Nordstrom.

Pure Sugar Mix Print Peplum

A peplum is the perfect piece of clothing to wear in a casual or professional setting, because it’s equal parts professional and stylish. Look for a peplum with a high neckline, in a muted color, and pair it with a black pencil skirt OR pair with your favorite pair of skinny jeans.

Until the next style advenute,

Monica

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Dear Girlfriends,

As the warm weather really approaches, its time to transition and consider what’s in our closet!  How is your spring footwear game shaping up?  Need a fashion inspiration?

If you’ve been paying attention like we have, the season’s runways were filled with every type of shoe you could possibly need: pointy-toe pumps, colorblocked sandals, embellished flats, ankle-strap heels, and much, much more.

We selected a few of our favorites that hit the runway this year!

Rachel Zoe’s Brooklyn Sandal: Modern metal gilds a textured leather sandal with contemporary appeal.

Rachel Zoe Brooklyn Sandal

Rachel Zoe’s Glady’s Flat Sandal: Signature hardware secures the ankle strap of a beautifully bare flat.

Rachel Zoe Glady’s Flat Sandal

Step into these enchanting Joan & David™ wedge sandals for a touch of charm in your day!

Joan & David Idalina Sandal

BCBGeneration Ori: These stellar sandals are sure to get you noticed in all the right ways!

BCBGeneration Oria Flat Sandal

Kate Spade’s Salem Wedge Sandals: Runway-ready colors rock a flashy-femme sandal crowned with a bold bow.

Kate Spade Salem Wedge Sandal

These wild wedges are sure to get you noticed in all the right ways – from the Nina Originals collection.

Nina Originals Collection

Step into eye-catching style with a touch of metallic from the Ismay sandals.

Schutz Imsay Flat Sandal

Miz Mooz ‘Kenya’ Sandal brings Cork sweeps natural lines around the effortless wedge of a crackled leather sandal

Miz Mooz ‘Kenya’ Sandal

Halogen Tie up the trendy cutout style of an open-toed platform sandal cast in a charismatic duo of leather and canvas.

Halogen Avery Wedge Sandal

Get into the season’s shoe trends with these Charm Chat approved picks!

Until the next style adventure,

Monica

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Dear Girlfriends,

This season, step up spring with a style statement.  Consider the varsity, motorcycle or baseball bomber and spring jackets.  The bomber is no longer for boys only! We’ve found the spring must-have with a feminine vibe.

Crochet Back Surplus Jacket: A military-inspired jacket gets an unexpected touch of sweatery softness with an airy knit back.

Crochet Back Surplus Jacket (Back View)

Crochet Back Surplus Jacket (Front View)

Linen Moto Jacket: A vintage-washed, stretchy linen blend is cut into a chic, cropped jacket seamed for a close fit and styled with on-trend biker details.

Linen Moto Jacket

Rebecca Minkoff ‘Nolan’ Print Jacket: Painterly flowers and soft silk lend femininity to a tracksuit-inspired jacket with ribbed trim.

Rebecca Minkoff Nolan Print Jacket (Front View)

Rebecca Minkoff Nolan Print Jacket (Back View)

From our friends at Burberry we discovered this bomber jacket. Effortless suede bomber jacket with ribbed knit collar, cuffs and hem featuring epaulettes and zip pockets.

Burberry Trim Bomber Jacket

Burberry Trim Bomber Jacket (Back View)

The designer also has this lovely metallic piece – which we love.  A distinctive metallic leather bomber jacket with ribbed cuffs and hem. The leather has been expertly laminated for a bright metallic finish.

Burberry Metallic Leather Bomber Jacket (Side View)

Burberry Metallic Leather Bomber Jacket (Front View)

Burberry Metallic Leather Bomber Jacket (Back View)

Bomber jacket by ASOS Collection. Made from an easy-care poly-blend fabric with a contrast ribbed band collar, press stud placket and side pockets.

ASOS Bomber Embossed Jacket

The Maison Scotch Ikat Bomber Jacket: Positively electrifying neon colored lightweight bomber from European fashion brand, Maison Scotch. This multiple print piece will set you apart from a sea of basic solid jackets.

Maison Scotch Jacket Ikat Bomber (Front View)

Maison Scotch Jacket Ikat Bomber (Back View).

Shipley & Halmos take on the must have look of the season! This cropped varsity jacket is on trend and a Spring essential!

Shipley & Halmos Varsity Jacket

With stripes and sporty styling, this MADE Fashion Week for Impulse varsity jacket is perfect for a cool collegiate appeal — a hot spring layering piece!

MADE Fashion Week for Impulse Jacket

We love this super soft jacket over a dress or a slim tank and skinny jeans! The Baseball Jacket by Blu Moon features a relaxed cropped fit, snap closures up the front, and a floral body with black sleeves.

Blu Moon Baseball Jacket

Are we having fun yet? Free People bring this lightweight linen motorcycle-style jacket with zipper opening and two front zipper pockets. Snap button tab detailing at top of each shoulder. Slightly cropped length.

Free People Motorcycle Inspired Jacket

Creating collections with focus on feminine tailoring, quality cuts and wearable designs, high street brand Oasis deliver every season. Flattering shapes are brought to life with cute detailing and vibrant prints, with key separates, on-trend footwear and statement accessories featuring prominently.

Oasis Oriental Floral Print Bomber Jacket

No matter where spring takes you from the weekend errands to a girlfriends get-away – the stylish jacket needs to travel with you this spring!

Until the next adventure,

Monica

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Dear Fashionistas,

Step out of your comfort zone and consider graphic prints for spring! Wear a collection of effortless clothing with clean, structured lines, a wardrobe with modern shapes adorned with texture and print.

Here are some of our favorites graphic prints for the Spring – try this in your city!

Pants by Ostwald Helgason are made from cotton with a smooth finish, hand illustrated digital print inspired by nautical maps and tapered fit through the leg.

Pants by Ostwald Helgason

Marni Graphic Top offers a feather light with a hard-hitting print, Marni showcases their contemporary take on the cotton top. Graphic patterning in tar black, pop pink, and clean white make this a futuristic offering with a pretty peplum to add femme flair.

Marni Graphic Top

Flirty Blouse from New York & Company features a loose-fitting chiffon overlay is printed with a bold stripe pattern on the front with delicate pleats tracing the neckline for a flattering look.

Flirty Blouse Print

We put an oriental spin on this Peplum Graphic Gardens from Vince Camuto. We love the definition of the piping and the beautiful monotone floral print of this fitted style. One of the top trends this season is pattern on pattern, and this top looks amazing paired with the matching pencil skirt!

Vince Camuto Peplum Dress

Fabulous and fun pants from BCBG Max Azria, make a strong graphic statement in these richly patterned crepe pants.

BCBG Graphic Pants

Maxi dress by ASOS Collection.  This dress is made from a soft-touch jersey fabric and features a graphic print throughout, scoop neckline and a racer back.

ASOS Maxi Dress in Graphic Print

Not only will you look super stylish this Spring season, but you’ll also be trying a new style – graphic prints and patterns will be a part of your fashion closet and you’re guaranteed to love it!

Until the next style adventure,

Monica

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