I wore sequined pants on New Years Eve and this guy I barely know said I looked like a genie. Lame, right? So here’s to you, guy I barely know: Some pretty rocking sequined pants. Wear them during the day with something casual like a simple sweater or a chambray top, and for nights out? A sheer button-down works, as long as you don’t mind granting some wishes. Is it weird that I felt guilty while blurring out my friends’ faces (I’m sorry gal pals!)?

someone called me a genie, clockwise l-r: I’m wearing: SILENCE & NOISE SEQUIN LEGGING, $79.00, available at Urban Outfitters, ASOS PETITE EXCLUSIVE SEQUIN PANTS, $59.09, available at ASOS, SEQUIN SKINNY PANTS, $68.00, available at Nasty Gal.

Since the Royal Wedding, it seems everyone is feeling a little romantic.  Hair and makeup has taken a page from Will and Kate’s big day, with the latest styles leaning toward soft, youthful, and understated.  Are you looking to capture the youthful magic this summer?  Try some (or all) of these fabulous matte lipsticks:

 NARS Lipstick Viridiana: Bold color with a creamy feel. This super pink lipstick is definitely not a shrinking violet. Enriched with vitamin E, it’s got the semi-matte staying power to take you through your hottest summer days (and nights).

Jane Iredale PureMoist LipColours, Sabrina: Beautiful color and good for you, too! Jane Iredale makeup is made with health, beauty and sustainability in mind. Pack in moisture, plus coat your lips in healthy antioxidants, without any FD&C dyes or synthetic preservatives.

Clinique High Impact Lip Colour SPF 15: It’s the classic brand you grew up with, and the colors have grown up, too! Featuring face-friendly SPF 15 in bright, bold colors, Clinique High Impact Lip Colour SPF 15 is available in 20 UVA/UVB colors, and will be gorgeous up to 8 hours. Can you say summer vacation?

Striped shirts, striped dresses and striped shoes are the hottest thing going this summer.  But if you’re anything like us, you’re craving something a little bit different from the usual.  These are a few of our favorite striped pieces that are anything but ordinary.

MICHAEL Michael Kors Striped Sequin Top: Sequined and striped and everything nice! This striped top by MICHAEL by Michael Kors is flashy without being overdone, but it’s definitely not for the faint of heart.

Karina Grimaldi Biscot Long Tank Dress: Whether lounging over lattes, sipping poolside cocktails, or enjoying a candlelit dinner somewhere amazing, this dress goes everywhere, and it does it with a fit that screams high style.

Kate Spade Lido Striped Slip-On Espadrille: Jeans, capris, or your favorite summer skirt - these Kate Spade Lido espadrille slip-ons will be your go-to again and again and again.  Functional, fun, and way cuter than flip-flops – now, doesn’t that sound like summer?

Neutral apparel will always be in style.  Now that the monochrome trend has really taken off, we love wearing our neutrals by pairing pale on pale.  For instance, take this Cacharel Roll Collar Sweater and pair it with this Stella McCartney Silk Wrap Maxi Skirt — the look is fresh and current.

Cacharel Roll Collar Sweater

Looking for three new and exciting ways to wear today’s mini skirt?  How about feathers, as seen on the Haute Hippie runways and here, on this Juicy Couture feathered mini skirt? Or there is the fabulous sequined, hot pink and black houndstooth mini skirt from French Connection?  No matter what your stance is on leather, you’ll have to agree that this Sparkle & Fade faux leather mini skirt is seriously hot.

Juicy Couture Feathered Mini Skirt – Black

Saks Fifth Avenue

$207.99

FRENCH CONNECTION Mini skirts – Item 35140807

YOOX.COM

$118.00

Sparkle & Fade Faux Leather Zip Skirt

Urban Outfitters

$79.00

Looking to make a point this spring?  Look no further than pointed toe pumps.  Sexy and stylish, they are available in a wide variety of styles from the work-ready Prada Patent Leather Nero Pumps (who says 2″ heels can’t be fierce?) to Shannon Britt’s Abbey Pointed Toe Pumps; to red-hot and sky-high Christian Louboutin Rolando Hidden Platform Pumps. Pointed toe pumps with 5″ heel and attitude to spare?  You see our point?

Women’s Prada Patent Leather Pumps – Nero

Saks Fifth Avenue

$595.00

shannon britt Women’s Abbey Pointed Toe Pump

Endless.com

$165.52

Christian Louboutin Rolando Hidden-Platform Pump

Neiman Marcus

$795.00

Who cares what that groundhog has to say?  Spring isn’t far off, and that means summer weddings are right around the corner.  While every bride and every wedding is different, most bridesmaids who are allowed to choose their own footwear, soon find that metallic pewter pumps pair incredibly well with many of summer’s most popular wedding colors.  As cute as these metallic pewter pumps will look on bridesmaid feet, think of all the uses a guest will get out of them.  They could turn into your go-to wedding shoe, all summer long!

Paris Hilton Women’s Destiny Shoes (Pewter Metallic)

Shoes.com

$87.40

Killah ‘Xara’ Pump

Nordstrom

$49.90

Stuart Weitzman Evening – Crissy – Pewter Leather D’Orsay

footnotesonline.com

$325.00

That infamous holiday is right around the corner, and whether you’ll be snuggling or you’re single, there are red dresses for Valentine’s Day that will suit any celebration.  

SOPHISTICATED: For something upscale – like a special dinner, important party or a night at the theater – the David Meister Pleated Dress is red-hot; it’s a sexy red dress that doesn’t have to try hard in order to get attention. For a similar sort of evening that’s focused on fun, the Xscape Ruched Stretch Satin Sheath Dress is a great choice. It’s a pretty and flattering cocktail dress that hints at something after cocktails.

ELEGANCE: Gypsy05 is known for their easy-breasy style, and the Gypsy 05 Organic Long Maxi Dress in Lipstick Red will make you feel like Aphrodite – and look like her, too.

CASUAL: If you’re thinking about honoring Cupid with a casual cute red dress, but you don’t want to make it look intentional, the Scoopneck Wool Jersey from Garnet Hill is the way to go. Dress it up or down, it’s the perfect thing for a casual Girls Night Out and is pretty enough to make an impression if you happen to meet someone while out on the town.

Clogs are clearly the “it” shoe right now.  Better yet, there is no better shoe to take you effortlessly from summer into the fall and winter months.  Taylor of Sterling Style shows us 3 Ways to Wear Clogs with funky, relaxed, and romantic stylings:

1. Funky
“Since clogs are quirky and fun, why not style your outfit that way, too?  Play with the fabrics and patterns and don’t be afraid to mix and match.  Try wearing a layered skirt, socks, and funky accessories like floral sunglasses.”

Taylor is wearing a Queen’s Wardrobe top and Zara skirt.  Sunglasses from Nasty Gal, necklace from Urban Outfitters.  H&M handbag,  J. Crew socks and Jeffrey Campbell clogs.

2. Relaxed
“Even if you like to dress comfortably, you shouldn’t be afraid of clogs.  They go great with a pair of skinny jeans and a t-shirt — or try them peeking out of bell bottoms.”

Taylor sports a Gap tshirt and Gap jean leggings, Uniqlo hat, H&M bangles, Nasty Gal sunglasses, Betseyville handbag, and Jeffrey Campbell clogs.

3. Romantic
“If you want to wear your clogs out on a date, then try them with a pretty mini floral dress that shows a little skin.  Add feminine touches like a long pendant necklace and a flower pin that you can wear either on your dress or in your hair.”

Taylor styled this look with a Blu Moon dress from Planet Blue (worn inside out), H&M flower pin, House of Harlow 1960 necklace, Juicy Couture sunglasses, and Jeffrey Campbell clogs.

The popular denim cut-offs of the 1980s are making a rampant comeback.  I am glad to see the versatile bottoms hitting the streets of Los Angeles with a fresh twist.  They are a great go-to item for a casual summer outfit and can be worn so many ways.  

Bohemian Chic: Ashley Tisdale is working the look around town.  Try your cut-offs with a light cotton tank with ethereal details, like this Free People Sleeveless Button Down Ruffle Top.  Balance the feminine top with some rugged Frye Boots and a fringed cross-body bag like this Warehouse Fringed Flap Bag.    

Ashley Tisdale in Denim Cut-Offs

Free People Sleeveless Button Down Ruffle Top

Smart & Casual: Victoria Beckham nails this style with the perfect tailored cut of her womens tuxedo jacket.  To create a similar look, pair this Juicy Couture tuxedo jacket, a comfy burnout tee shirt, and a pair of platform stilettos.  

Victoria Beckham in a Tuxedo Jacket and Cut-offs

Edgy: This model backstage at Alexander Wang demonstrates how cut-offs can be worn in cooler weather.  Pairing your summer cut-offs with opaque black tights is a great wear to make the piece more versatile. Worn with some combat boots or Chooka Lace-Up Rain Boots and layering a zip-up hoodie with a leather bomber jacket, this look is sure to bring out your inner rock star. 

Backstage at Alexander Wang

Chooka Lace-Up Rain Boot