Party Dress?

This week on "Project Runway," the designers had to create a look with items found at a party store. The winner? Andy! He created a dress out of ribbon. That's it! Just ribbon! Unbelievable! If he can do this with a pile of ribbon, what can he do with real fabric!!!

Big White Shirt

So when is the best time to wear a big white button up shirt? Summer, of course!

No, I'm not talking about Jerry Seinfeld's frilly pirate shirt. We want classic. We want chic. We want BIG!

A big white shirt can be a stylish cover up at the beach over a swimsuit. Or wear it with blue jeans for a casual weekend barbeque. You can even dress it up with a skirt, heels, a funky belt and jewelry for a night on the town. If you can't find a big white shirt in the ladies department, there's nothing wrong with venturing into men's wear. Just don't let the sales clerk talk you into a sock garter.

Funky T-Shirts

A fashion staple in any wardrobe is the versatile t-shirt. Dress it up with a vest, scarf or blazer, or just wear it with your favorite jeans. If you're in a funky mood, try a t-shirt with a message to tell the world who you are and what's on your mind. Check out the some slogans:

Just add water.

Come to the Dark Side. We have cookies.

My mother is a travel agent for guilt trips.

I'm blogging this.

I used to be schizophrenic but I'm fine now.

No sense in being pessimistic. It wouldn't work anyway.

Upon the advice of my attorney, my shirt bears no message at this time.

The Pixie

Dare to rock the doo! Getting a pixie haircut is a courageous move, but the pay-off is a dramatic, edgy look. Inspired by the Beatles and Twiggy in the 1960s, the pixie features short, wispy layers and bangs that can either by long, short or textured. Pixies can be retro or totally modern and look absolutely amazing with turtlenecks or long scarves. Pixie celebs include Pink, Winona Ryder, Katie Holmes, Jamie Lee Curtis, Julie Andrews, Liza Minnelli and Mia Farrow.

Bite the bullet and get a Pixie...if you dare!

Regards, Carly

Red, White and Blue

Independence Day is just around the corner so you might be tempted to jazz up your wardrobe with patriotic colors: red, white and blue. But be careful that you don't start to look like a flag. Not cool. Unless you're going for the radical 1960s hippie look, which, in 2010, isn't "fashion" as much as "costume."

I've always liked the nautical look: sailor top, sailor hat, bell bottoms. Think Gene Kelly in "On the Town." But I digress.

In choosing red, white and blue, you can go for stripes, prints, solids, bold geometric patterns, florals...just about anything. But again, don't go overboard or you'll look like a bedspread.

For a subtle holiday statement, go with accessories such as bracelets, necklaces, earrings, scarves or hats in patriotic colors.

Regards, Carly

Tie One On!

It’s Father’s Day and it seems as though everyone in America is getting her father a neck tie. But who said only men can wear ties? Remember “Annie Hall”? Her “mannish” style with over-sized vest, man’s shirt and tie became a fashion trend in the 1970s. Today the neck tie is back! These fun accessories can be dressed up or down and worn with a button-down shirt, open blouse, or even a turtleneck. Check out your men’s department and “tie” one on!


Regards, Carly

Vintage!

If you want to rock a vintage look the best place to go is your local thrift store or consignment shop. You can find anything from "I Love Lucy" belted shirt dresses and "Mary Tyler Moore" oversized sweaters to "Bewitched" sleeveless tunics and "That Girl" go-go boots. You'll not only create a vintage look that suits your personal style, you'll also save money!

Regards, Carly