Silk Shorts

Silk Shorts have been all over the runway for summer. Designers like Phillip Lim and Rochas have added them to their repertoire, as well as lower price point designers like Elizabeth and James, Tibi, and even J.Crew have decided to get in on the action.

What I love about silk shorts is their femininity. They are layered, ruffled and even textured so they don’t fall flat or go limp on your legs. Match them with a cotton button down and flats and they make a great summer  lunch date outfit. Or add a pair of strappy sandals and an eye-popping cocktail ring and they make the perfect day-to-night transition.

There are a lot of different lengths and colors out there right now, so whether you like bold or refined, silk shorts are a go.

See by Chloe $295

See by Chloe Eyelet Shorts $295

Tibi Josephine Shorts

Tibi Josephine Shorts $238

Elizabeth and James

Elizabeth and James Drapey Short $238

J.Crew

J.Crew Dejeuner Short $88

Tibi Purple Rain

Tibi Purple Rain Ruffle $238

The Perfect Graduation Gifts

Being a recent graduate myself, facing the real world and a limited budget, I have come across quite a few things that i’d like to add to my collection before I have no money. Moreover, when all you have left is Christmas and your birthday.

My friends and family could not be happier that I graduated, in fact, my parents literally jumped for joy. Luckily for recent graduates- college and high school, people like to give tokens of their affection. Honoring you for all of the hard-work you’ve done in college (yea…college was really stressful).

So, I’ve come up with a list of a few bobbles that I would love to receive (hint hint). There are some timeless jewels, practical items, and fun summer splurges. All a girly and graduation-worthy, hope you all can find some ideas for your deserving graduates!

Michael Kors Bezel Watch

Michael Kors Tortoise Shell Watch ($195)

David Yurman

David Yurman Diamond Letter Cable Necklaces

Classic Aviators

Ray-Ban Classic Aviator Sunglasses ($129)

Personalized Stationary

Vera Wang Celery Flat Cards (25 for $90)

Sony Cyber-shot

Sony Cyber-Shot ($499)

Ali Slim Wallet (available in more colors)

Cole Haan Ali Slim Wallet ($148)

Cocktail RIngs

Hopefully, you’ve keyed yourself into this trend already…but if you haven’t here is the starter kit for cocktail rings.

Cocktail rings are the easiest way to really dress up your day to night outfit. Jewelry lately has been unstuffy. The trend is for real and fake jewelry to look more like costume jewelry. The great thing about this is, that it puts all fashionable women on equal footing. If no one is trying to look pretentious, then everyone can wear flashy rings, fake or not.

Like I said earlier, cocktail rings are a great way to dress up high-waisted jeans and a tucked in button down shirt with a blazer, or to really dress up even the simplest black dress. Because they come in so many different colors, shapes and price points you are sure to find many to spice up your wardrobe. In fact they will make your ring fingers drunk!

Kara Ross

Kara Ross Coral Cocktail Ring ($170)

Kenneth Jay Lane

Kenneth Jay Lane Ruby Dream ($165)

Juicy Couture

Juicy Couture Enamel with Center Stone ($98)

Raw Jewelry

Raw Jewelry by JLRicci Oval Chevron Amethyst Ring ($750)

Alexis Bittar

Alexis Bittar Crumpled Ring ($270)

Shop Like A Gossip Girl

If you are as big of a Gossip Girl fan as I am, then I have the perfect solution for you! Now you can shop your favorite looks from the episodes from the CW Store!

Whether you’re a Serena, Blair, Vanessa or Jenny, the CW Gossip Girl store has the accessories for you. From classic blair cuffs, to the chunky stone necklaces of Serena, there is something for everyone. Lily’s jewelry is even featured for all the “hip-moms” out there.

Here are a few of my favorite pieces from the store:

Blair's Pearl Necklace with Hanging Tassle by David ($152)

Lily's Lemon QuartZ Earrings by Bounkit ($395)

Serena's Loyola Tote in Purple by Bryna Nicole ($349)

Serena with Bryna Nicole tote

Vanessa's Lorraine Jumphoops with Mystic ($310)

Vanessa with Jumphoops

Serena's Liz Necklace by Gemma Redux ($424)

Serena in Gemma Redux

If you couldn’t tell, I’m kind of a Serena!

Hottest Nail Colors For Summer

I wouldn’t have believed it myself, if I hadn’t started to see it everywhere. Blue and orange nail polish are the two colors you have  to have this summer.

No this trend isn’t catering to Florida fans only, it is for everyone. The hues of blue really range the whole spectrum, where as the orange colors can on the lighter “shrimpy” side of things or become more spiced up as fall rolls around.

We have Rihanna to thank for kicking this trend into high gear. Her orange nails did more than stop the show at this year’s Grammy’s.

Essie Alligator Purse ($8)

OPI Atomic Orange Polish ($9)

Ulta Cabana Coral ($7.50)

Nars Blue Lagoon ($16)

Essie Midnight Cami ($8)

Ulta Last Fling Before The Ring ($7.50)