By Emily Thompson on 16 May 2012. 6:59 pm
The weather may be all over the place these days (is it hot, then cold, then raining where you are too?) but that’s not stopping us from getting our closets in order, so that all those staples of summer – t-shirts, maxi dresses, bathing suits, you name it – are front and center for impromptu trips to the beach or picnics in the park. Sometimes, though, we want to elevate our style a bit. For a little help, we turned to some of our favorite style bloggers for some of their tried-and-true styling tips for summer.
From J’s Everyday Fashion: the self-described “Rachael Ray of fashion,” J takes an everyday (and budget-friendly) approach to fashion and styling. Her tip for summer? Balance is key:
“I’m a huge fan of short-shorts, but I’m always careful to balance them out with a loose-fitting shirt with sleeves. If you prefer to show off the top-half, the same rules apply. Don’t pair a tube-top with tiny shorts – wear it with jeans or a loose skirt.”
Source: J’s Everyday Fashion
The Budget Babe’s mission statement is “Fab without a Fortune” and her blog does just that. There’s even a category dedicated to “Looks for Less,” which we can’t help but love because it reminds us of Emmy’s Closet on TheFabricofOurLives.com. A classic example? Her budget-friendly and summer-friendly take on the die-for romper just like the one Solange Knowles is seen wearing. An adorable romper, a cotton candy-colored handbag, and strappy sandals are musts for us this summer.
Source: The Budget Babe
Jill GG’s good life for less teaches women and moms how to look and feel good – without breaking the bank. Some of her tips for mamas on a budget? When in doubt add color, and look to dresses and maxi skirts for easy pieces with a big impact.
Source: jillgg’s good life for less
What are some of your favorite styling tips when the weather warms up? Share them with us in the comments!
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By Yamarie Negron on 14 May 2012. 5:01 pm
Source: lookbook.nu via Cotton on Pinterest
Spring weather can be so unpredictable. One day you’re soaking up the sun in your favorite sundress; the next, you find yourself dodging puddles in an unanticipated rain storm.
Finding the perfect outfit can be a serious challenge when it’s wet and dreary outside, but no… Read More
Posted in Everyday • News & Features
By Emily Thompson on 11 May 2012. 3:45 pm
Long Sleeved Origami Wrap, $98, Lilla P.com
Lilla P launched way back in 1998 as the brainchild of owner and creative director Pauline Nakios, who had a simple mission: to create the perfect cotton t-shirt.
Since then, of course, the collection has grown to include sweaters, dresses, and a wider range of… Read More
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By Emily Thompson on 7 May 2012. 5:17 pm
Are you following us on Pinterest yet? Find Cotton Fashion and check out our newest boards, as we cull the web in search of the coolest stuff to share with you. When we’re not researching, though, we’re enjoying all the eye candy some Pinteresters are putting out there, especially when… Read More
Posted in In the Home
By Yamarie Negron on 4 May 2012. 4:51 pm
Mother’s Day is the most popular day of the year for restaurant dining. According to the National Restaurant Association, research shows that not only are 75 million Americans expected to dine out to celebrate this holiday, but 58% of Mother’s Day… Read More
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By Emily Thompson on 3 May 2012. 5:42 pm
We love to celebrate spring fever with frilly dresses and adorable sandals, but sometimes a cottonista needs something a little more useful in her wardrobe for jetting around town. Enter the Island Polo from Lilly Pulitzer®, which combines the comfortably chic silhouette with groundbreaking TransDRY™ technology. So it dries faster… Read More
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By Emily Thompson on 2 May 2012. 9:11 pm
At the height of the recession, consumers were obsessed with getting the lowest price possible when shopping for clothes. But then “frugal fatigue” set in, and consumers started to look beyond the price tag in search of quality. Now it seems the old school mindset of finding durable apparel that… Read More
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By Yamarie Negron on 1 May 2012. 6:23 pm
We decided to take a quick time out from discussing the Cottonista’s perfect party dress and focus for a moment on the man by her side-The cotton gentleman. Comfort is key for the cotton gentleman, which is why he’s always searching for fashionable finds… Read More
Posted in Cotton Gentleman
By Yamarie Negron on 30 April 2012. 10:43 pm
Last Thursday, seventeen talented Pratt Institute graduates showcased their designs at Pratt Institute’s Annual Fashion Show and Cocktail Benefit. From electrifying garments that literally lit up to springtime infused garments in pastel shades- the talent and creativity displayed on the runway were astonishing.
But it was graduate student Kelsey Carleen Parkhouse’s… Read More
Posted in News & Features
By Emily Thompson on 26 April 2012. 7:03 pm
By 2020, most U.S. consumers will use smartphones to pay for their goods and services, according to a new study from the Pew Internet & American Life Project and Elon University.
Given its trajectory, mobile commerce, or m-commerce, has many brands and retailers scrambling to stay ahead of the curve.
A ShopNBC executive at the… Read More
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