Back to Basics - Shorts & Dresses

Comfort is key during the day especially in summer and nothing screams relaxed chic like a pair of tailored shorts which can be dressed down or jazzed up with the right accessories. Here are some of my favorite ways to wear shorts.

Forever New

United Colors of Benetton

Esprit

Carolina Herrera (Photo courtesy http://www.harpersbazaar.com)

DKNY (Photo courtesy http://www.harpersbazaar.com)

Another cool option for the day is an understated dress. Printed dresses are my preference this season while the jury’s still out on the maxi dress. Can petite women pull off this look particularly when paired with flats?

Esprit

DVF (Photo courtesy http://www.harpersbazaar.com)

For the evening, there’s always the quintessential little black dress or opt for the uber classy nude one…yes, am a bit obsessed with this season’s hottest shade! And there’s Herve Leger whose dresses inspire you, like nothing else can, to hit the gym!

Herve Leger

Photos courtesy http://www.legerdress.com/

Add a twist to your outfit by teaming with a belt. When the temperatures drop add a pair of leggings and you’re set.

Back to Basics - Shoes

There are some items of clothing & accessories that should be an integral part of every woman's wardrobe. In a series of posts, I will be highlighting my pick of the basics. Feel free to let me know if you feel otherwise :)

Here's celebrating the release of SATC 2 by starting the series with shoes!

Must haves -

• Heels:

Black - from the office to a party, these babies will "carrie" you through many occasions
Red - for the days you want to knock someone's socks off ;)
Nude - classy, classy. classy! It doesn't get classier than nude! And they go with everything!

• Versatile pair of flats - hey, even your feet deserve a vacation plus these flats are seriously cute.
  

Christian Louboutin

Jimmy Choo



Aldo


Photo courtesy http://shop.standard.co.uk/

They've Nailed the Look

Some of my favorite outfits from the 2010 Cannes Film Festival.........

Photos courtesy http://www.instyle.co.uk/

Photos courtesy http://www.guardian.co.uk/

Love this one for the gorgeous blend of colors!Not a big fan of the mullet style though.
Photo courtesy http://nymag.com/