Insider Skinny: Summer Essentials

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_e6YlUnKx0nKx2EiN_qrsWskmQYztLr3BO9a13FwRg3yMZlDZuf7TdRlh-PlnLGUk3dXKkTAZgW2VmqBfpkN5YNDu5_21we1-FXQXztkSffvs2qW00ig-xci6sfZNqhSn88atFbNVl2n8/s1600/Picture+541.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_e6YlUnKx0nKx2EiN_qrsWskmQYztLr3BO9a13FwRg3yMZlDZuf7TdRlh-PlnLGUk3dXKkTAZgW2VmqBfpkN5YNDu5_21we1-FXQXztkSffvs2qW00ig-xci6sfZNqhSn88atFbNVl2n8/s1600/Picture+541.png" /></a></div>Whoa, can you even believe that it's MAY!?  As in Memorial Day weekend-will-be-here-before-we even-know-it?! In an effort to motivate myself to get into warm weather mode,  I've asked the uber stylish Lauren, fashion editor, stylist and blogger at where <a href="http://wherethestylethingsare.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Where The Style Things Are</a> back today to give us her insider skinny on summer fashion essentials. I hope you love her picks as much as I do!<br /><br /><div>Hi Zhush-ers! I'm so happy to be back guest posting on The Zhush, and sharing my three obsessions just in time for summer.  I have lupus, so I'm photo-sensitive and MUST stay out of the sun. I love this beach towel as a little wink to my addiction to high-powered sunscreens.  Theirry Lasry is a lesser-known eyewear company, but I believe that everyone should get to know him - he's so French and fantastic with his "futuristic vintage" styles. I can just see myself lounging around in these chic sunnies - it would change my whole beach attitude! Mojitos, dahling? Finally, these crushable hats are my #1 summer essential- you literally can ball them up and shove them in a bag and they'll unfold good as new when you take them out. They come in tons of colors and have UPF 50 built into them, and at $30 you can buy several! I take one with me when I'm walking around the city or at the beach. </div><div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>find your essentials for summer here:</i></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.chanceco.com/products/beach-towels" target="_blank">beach towel</a> |<a href="http://rstyle.me/fp3rcaerhe" target="_blank"> sunglasses</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/hhnnuderhe" target="_blank"> Hat</a></div><br /><div><br /></div></div>

Insider Skinny: Summer Essentials

Whoa, can you even believe that it's MAY!?  As in Memorial Day weekend-will-be-here-before-we even-know-it?! In an effort to motivate my...

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Triangle Trend

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmwG-me6LI1pRF3mDZf0NpSLoY2u3-0Q_NWipwXJUtIXMOktl6xmHjDt7dz0oPHME0cPY988aLsuPuZqUzuQOQ1nb8cuuQyCJHXwFoh0sAQ6yp3aap2ibeZvf5cOC9d9Q2w1swbbTbH1G/s1600/Picture+443.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmwG-me6LI1pRF3mDZf0NpSLoY2u3-0Q_NWipwXJUtIXMOktl6xmHjDt7dz0oPHME0cPY988aLsuPuZqUzuQOQ1nb8cuuQyCJHXwFoh0sAQ6yp3aap2ibeZvf5cOC9d9Q2w1swbbTbH1G/s1600/Picture+443.png" /></a></div>Are triangles trending right now, or am I just suddenly noticing them?  Either way, the geometric vibe is happening for me.  Here are a few three sided inspired items that caught my eye...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8IRdANpb1Jy76eJoANdeMeM8GNkzl0ktmh8GMNETPXNSxEAMDC_nngkQFAf1lomJfQwdWkVaYuXdsx0c6CjIIAGz3fISTGRQ9OQ9FopexZjjAK6EG3LOT1-tP64VuWlWbyySqa3CpNUbM/s1600/Picture+422.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8IRdANpb1Jy76eJoANdeMeM8GNkzl0ktmh8GMNETPXNSxEAMDC_nngkQFAf1lomJfQwdWkVaYuXdsx0c6CjIIAGz3fISTGRQ9OQ9FopexZjjAK6EG3LOT1-tP64VuWlWbyySqa3CpNUbM/s1600/Picture+422.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMV3z7XdBD08hUqCsB_Qr8aaC-mUxLrMSFDLdaoP-P-BE9gShaCoxIDOCjuAzD07vUFYo-ccEoXdqa-a0Y0-laneay11cxg03q8mL9GuH-XNjIda9M7W6khL-DHAE6uPfB0AsMSQymFJI/s1600/Picture+426.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMV3z7XdBD08hUqCsB_Qr8aaC-mUxLrMSFDLdaoP-P-BE9gShaCoxIDOCjuAzD07vUFYo-ccEoXdqa-a0Y0-laneay11cxg03q8mL9GuH-XNjIda9M7W6khL-DHAE6uPfB0AsMSQymFJI/s1600/Picture+426.png" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://rstyle.me/g6ty3zerhe">top necklace </a><br /><a href="http://rstyle.me/fk79v6erhe">left earrings</a><br /><a href="http://rstyle.me/gchd9ierhe">right earrings</a><br /><a href="http://rstyle.me/g77u4herhe">middle necklace</a><br /><a href="http://www.kellywearstler.com/">scarf </a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tovicorrie">iphone case</a></div>

Triangle Trend

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Velvet Crush

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS11mtynPQR99lOSsOSxoZKV3T0_Z41G3H_JwWWCItgeB1C-Oyv3Mnc45qmQa3jxFzNC87Xvld556EX8s-YfuE901fkf_K6H2f63Xo8d0ZaIkrg-mngE5vPjO6XHfO4x_Yq0jsBO4qBz0/s1600/Picture+167.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS11mtynPQR99lOSsOSxoZKV3T0_Z41G3H_JwWWCItgeB1C-Oyv3Mnc45qmQa3jxFzNC87Xvld556EX8s-YfuE901fkf_K6H2f63Xo8d0ZaIkrg-mngE5vPjO6XHfO4x_Yq0jsBO4qBz0/s1600/Picture+167.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mytheresa.com/">erdem</a></td></tr></tbody></table>New York Fashion Week, September issues, The Rachel Zoe Project, it's hard not to talk about fashion this week, so I thought I would join the conversation with my latest obsession...velvet shoes!  The very idea of shoes made out of velvet seems so "over the top" decadent.  I've never owned a pair, and this season they seem to be <i>everywhere</i>, tempting me at every turn.  It's hard to pick a favorite, but those moc croc navy blue loafers from Stubbs and Wootton might be calling my name...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqIY3dZtx6Bx0EriJdrnnaP39v8DG0iYnxau8FGqwgQz42UIoajwnqFJs9Wcim97QfV-hFjBpXRtxZDo6bHh2cXMOMez9sNspbZr8xBX-uqCR8ZDrO_LceSN9m9FiyNOGkc5MlQc9O-g/s1600/Picture+172.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqIY3dZtx6Bx0EriJdrnnaP39v8DG0iYnxau8FGqwgQz42UIoajwnqFJs9Wcim97QfV-hFjBpXRtxZDo6bHh2cXMOMez9sNspbZr8xBX-uqCR8ZDrO_LceSN9m9FiyNOGkc5MlQc9O-g/s1600/Picture+172.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mytheresa.com/">charlotte olympia</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzuWK3Ads4suilgOv1bLR9Be1m7rrfZDRPjlRaffErvL5CpPbdj2bHhk3jO3v3wgjwoKPC_C_eLP8chpDoH8RbkHltHAef3QDNYxE3O5hRcENl8nCHT1Csgf0Tj3SAtboAOy0sWxhpSyc/s1600/Picture+136.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzuWK3Ads4suilgOv1bLR9Be1m7rrfZDRPjlRaffErvL5CpPbdj2bHhk3jO3v3wgjwoKPC_C_eLP8chpDoH8RbkHltHAef3QDNYxE3O5hRcENl8nCHT1Csgf0Tj3SAtboAOy0sWxhpSyc/s1600/Picture+136.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/">alexander mcqueen</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt-Yqggw4he9hpyEjwwORjVS8McWtmeOwqAcjyqgAD2u-5IViq55T2eA6bfwgIP_kMeaVImJxuTcHTaS8if4JHzR7wi_UQc3yudwxI2nJiC8ePxBJ9An6kgsP_kaNg9kwCFkh30MOWoGE/s1600/1-velvet-pierre-hardy_131956633410-vogue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt-Yqggw4he9hpyEjwwORjVS8McWtmeOwqAcjyqgAD2u-5IViq55T2eA6bfwgIP_kMeaVImJxuTcHTaS8if4JHzR7wi_UQc3yudwxI2nJiC8ePxBJ9An6kgsP_kaNg9kwCFkh30MOWoGE/s640/1-velvet-pierre-hardy_131956633410-vogue.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.barneys.com/">pierre hardy</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXFPeS3rN7gLBhX5pa5YrJ-2ORUCmwrBM5gHr5nRxcRFJo1d0MZ4qke2ZS21h8K3NHXSP2OjiGFAoV7eJEpl58BiJEgbgwElmEfCTecaRkeD7U2tbq1qqVWwwu9rYr2mkjQxXF9XRGFKg/s1600/crocnavy_2_1.jpg" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stubbsandwootton.com/">stubbs & wootton</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div>

Velvet Crush

erdem New York Fashion Week, September issues, The Rachel Zoe Project, it's hard not to talk about fashion this week, so I thought I wou...

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Precious Metals

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-kmuhTcTAU2kRcWVqJfEC0fp0fNLllPmkbokMb5ZqkHH1WRHraxNWgoj3nOk0a9irDvrfJ89Z7lDT2vtsfXw4qKQODYqdgwPkuKx8Y5dk3vaGJ21UF2lh7i6qoWfwrzqLcY2uHGtrlZBG/s1600/97163_in_l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-kmuhTcTAU2kRcWVqJfEC0fp0fNLllPmkbokMb5ZqkHH1WRHraxNWgoj3nOk0a9irDvrfJ89Z7lDT2vtsfXw4qKQODYqdgwPkuKx8Y5dk3vaGJ21UF2lh7i6qoWfwrzqLcY2uHGtrlZBG/s400/97163_in_l.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The other day I was out shopping with some friends.  Almost every single item that caught our eye was either gold, silver, bronze or some mix of all three. Metallic accessories are the perfect complement to almost any summer outfit.  Bold brights, fun prints, basic black, light summer whites~ it all looks so chic when paired with these accessories.  And not just for night time, but day time looks as well.  Matte, shiny, smooth, embossed...are you heavy on the metal look?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4kw41GfOA70IWhync5V7K7T1iVH5AomVrOWmTQD4Lh3KNlzuVALzLMvGT7hQHrkj_tt9elwRjRDYyIsZU-VitSFeme6JZaKHFBoTQva0tqU_LqvDJ2QF7Ag6pYiIkKUAZgQpFKEo7vNjL/s1600/106126_in_l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4kw41GfOA70IWhync5V7K7T1iVH5AomVrOWmTQD4Lh3KNlzuVALzLMvGT7hQHrkj_tt9elwRjRDYyIsZU-VitSFeme6JZaKHFBoTQva0tqU_LqvDJ2QF7Ag6pYiIkKUAZgQpFKEo7vNjL/s400/106126_in_l.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Ijj-BmQONQrouRklGFB5MTHvQcoyRRssQNabxOsx3z5LovEP6aXQg8unIReCF9Jav9DxCphPt7l3_wU1JbGhIbdTtD-f_k3uZLf-Vn8EVvSj-imXbxy98Urpsb983Nv5MwxqYI7C21CP/s1600/101551_in_l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Ijj-BmQONQrouRklGFB5MTHvQcoyRRssQNabxOsx3z5LovEP6aXQg8unIReCF9Jav9DxCphPt7l3_wU1JbGhIbdTtD-f_k3uZLf-Vn8EVvSj-imXbxy98Urpsb983Nv5MwxqYI7C21CP/s400/101551_in_l.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5GBcItw6x9OzizMD2JXzBrA2ISdzq6iLzT-BiWR4yDDPFHT_xKkSc-PPfh3jP8xts53XrXbEMZv6zJvzQd10KVOYwn04sFSx35fYotEWJKJdqW1xUSgTHpqUnvlHrDKyMOZh6hkkDG60i/s1600/105758_in_l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5GBcItw6x9OzizMD2JXzBrA2ISdzq6iLzT-BiWR4yDDPFHT_xKkSc-PPfh3jP8xts53XrXbEMZv6zJvzQd10KVOYwn04sFSx35fYotEWJKJdqW1xUSgTHpqUnvlHrDKyMOZh6hkkDG60i/s400/105758_in_l.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhovE6uDXqrbX-TJt-pZc8XE5IXddG-puRUrv9_GsC8efm0PlctK-748fTUMsZGMbOd6-1PGsRCIovNR8rDYjdWakn2RaUGt2kYIf5sk3RhTtXaSmKCWKi3KVwL-OXpCehT2AJjlsU8vviv/s400/160672_in_l.jpg" width="266" /></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Images via: Net-a-Porter</i></span></div>

Precious Metals

The other day I was out shopping with some friends.  Almost every single item that caught our eye was either gold, silver, bronze or some mi...

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