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Summer style fix for your pants

May 29th, 2008 · posted by Jean Vouté Pratt in $ Christian Louboutin French Sole accessories clothing pants shoes

You have just purchased the perfect pair of slingback heels that are going to bring you joy all Summer long. You’re thrilled you found a pair that will work with almost everything in your closet and bonus.. you love them! Tonight is the perfect night to whip them out; suddenly your excitement turns to panic. The shoes that you just spent hundreds of dollars on keep getting caught up in the hem of your pants. What are you going to do? Luckily, there is a solution. Kix by Katie has a product that attaches to the back of your hem. It provides enough weight to secure the pants, and they will stay put! You can breathe a huge sigh of relief. Your summer wardrobe woes are solved. Thanks to Katie.

Another dilemma we gals sometimes face is wearing our favorite jeans with heels and flats. Do we always need to buy two different lengths? Not necessarily, you can try Zakkerz. This little device secures your hem with a magnet so you can temporarily make you pants any length you want. I think I’m in love!

Our goal is to bring you all the style help that we can. So, when we come across products that can give you a quick fix we love to share it with you. We would love to hear if any of you know of any other style fixes.

items in this observation:

  • Christian Louboutin Catenita platform pumps @ Net-a-Porter
  • Kix by Katie
  • Zakkerz
  • French Sole season flat @ Nordstrom

  • ease into summer swimsuits

    May 22nd, 2008 · posted by Jean Vouté Pratt in $ $$ $$$ Anya Hindmarch Bottega Veneta French Sole Melissa Odabash Tara Matthews accessories clothing handbags iLuck pants shoes swimsuits

    Let the festivities begin! Memorial day is upon us and we can smell summer in the air. Cruising with the top down, grilling in the backyard, hanging on the beach… HANGING ON THE BEACH… OH NO! That’s always how it happens; it sneaks up on us. We are quickly reminded that with all of summer’s delights also comes bathing suit season. The first few trips to the beach can prove to be the toughest. Getting beach ready is something you have to ease into. It’s a process for most of us. We are not entirely ready to shed all our clothing on the first day. I guess you could say, we like the summer to court us a little bit. I want to feel comfortable peeling off the layers, and exposing myself to the sun little by little. So, if you have to be poolside or on the beach this weekend, no worries. We’ve got a plan for you. A one piece is a good place to start. Go for a basic but sophisticated color like black or red. Cover it up with one of this season’s hottest trends, a jumpsuit. A jumpsuit will come across as playful while still maintaining it’s elegance. Pull out your summer accessories this weekend. If you’ve got a great summer tote, it should make it’s first appearance this weekend. Reminder, the tote should blend with the suit and cover-up. Slip into your new summer sandals and you’re ready. Oh, don’t forget a great big pair of sunglasses! They’ll be dying to know how you pulled it all together so early in the season.

    items in this observation:
    top look:

  • ‘Osmond’ shoulder bag @ Anya Hindmarch
  • ‘Knock’ thong by Miss Trish of Capri @ Zappos
  • Tara Matthews Zigzag silk jumpsuit @ Net-a-Porter
  • Melissa Odabash Torina swimsuit @ Net-a-Porter
  • iLuck mini eye bracelet (multi color) @ Shop Intuition
  • iLuck satin cord Hamsa charm bracelet @ Shop Intuition
  • iLuck crystal charm bracelet @ Shop Intuition


  • bottom look:

  • Melissa Odabash Frances halter swimsuit @ Net-a-Porter
  • French Sole ‘Sand Dollar’ thong sandal @ Zappos
  • Tara Matthews Ikat jumpsuit @ Net-a-Porter
  • Bottega Veneta oversized bucket bag @ Net-a-Porter
  • ‘Caravan’ collection bracelets @ Scosha NY