Rebecca Taylor is Summer's Staple

I can't remember the last time I saw a collection that was so impressive overall as Rebecca Taylor's garb for summer. The first piece that caught my eye TWICE was the top pink strapless dress, which I saw at two different boutiques and couldn't resist trying on, even though it was sadly out of my price range. It fits beautifully and the color makes it the perfect dress for summer. If the floral jumpsuit, or playsuit as her collection deems it, looks a little too floral for you, throw a brown woven belt on and tan wedges and you have the most adorable outfit for any day in the spring or summer! Do I actually fear wearing jumpsuits? YES. But this one actually makes me completely disregard my fear, because I think anyone could pull it off. And I think the bottom two pieces absolutely speak for themselves as to why they should be in everyones wardrobe. However, before you get your heart too set on all these beauties, understand that Rebecca Taylor isn't wallet friendly.

images via revolveclothing.com

Haute Hippie

Because I'm home for Easter, I have been hitting up the local boutiques at home that I LOVE and found this Haute Hippie dress that I fell so in love with. The frills on the bottom are so flirty and create such a more dramatic feel to this cotton dress, but the cotton top makes the dress just casual enough to be able to wear in so many different ways. I love how it starts as a simple V neck shirt and becomes this gorgeous sex and the cityesque dress, perfect for the summer! I found this one at a shop called M in Corte Madera California, but you can find it also at shopbop for $325.

image via shopbop.com

FYI

Christian Louboutin shoes go on sale tomorrow at noon on GILT. This could be the most exciting sale GILT has yet to offer! I'm not sure exactly what shoes will be up for sale, but any discount on Louboutins is well worth the wallet hit! Make sure you are signed up for GILT! If you are not, email me or comment here and I will invite you! Gilt may be dangerous, but it is also a great way to add to your wardrobe for less!

Topshop Shoe Department...is this real?

The beautiful and diverse shoe selection of the new Topshop store in NYC. However, I am a little scared that this may become the next Forever 21, with ridiculous lines only for dressing rooms and packed crowds every single day...lets hope Topshop doesn't follow the Forever trend!

image via pipeline.refinery29.com

DSQUARED FALL 2009...Ball Gown meets Brooklyn

While browsing through this show, I couldn't help but think debutante meets...morning after? And it works perfectly. Its effortlessly grungy meets elegant, and I couldn't be a bigger fan. This collection seems to have perfectly combined every trend, from slim belts to socks with heels to animal prints to the layered look, not to mention they perfected the look of paired baggy hats with ball gowns, something no one other designer would even think of, but that's why we love Dsquared right? Not to mention they are paying tribute to every working woman out there with their addition of Starbucks cup and blackberry in hand.

update: one of NY mag's blogs panned this collection for being to reminiscent of the Olsens. What do you think?
images via nymag.com

Mariacarla Boscono

Mariacarla Boscono for Another Magazine. Clearly proving simplicity is beauty. Anyone care to argue?

image via frillr.com

Kate Moss for Topshop

Here is a snippet of Kate Moss's new promotion for Topshop. I am so excited about the opening of the Topshop store in NYC!! This gives me yet another excuse for needing a weekend getaway there! And she's not only a spokesperson for them, but she also has a had a strong hand in designing for them as well. Kate Moss...model/designer? Who would have thought it?