End of Summer Favorites

August, when you are trying to hold on to summer with the sweltering heat and looking forward to the Fall, here's what I'm into lately:

1. Oversized Graphic Tee's: especially European vacation-theme print

2. Woven ballet flats: not too comfortable, but looks so pretty and delicate

3. Oversized Boxy Peplum Tops: it's like a dress but not

4. Patchwork Quilt Jacket: for cozy chilly mornings ahead

5. This Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres painting: perfect image of Fall fashion inspiration to come

What inspires you in August?

Handbag Crush Part 4

Dang it, Bottega Veneta is so good! Another bag that got me lusting for one but still unwilling to pay thousands of dollars for it....

Meet the Mini Intrecciato Leather Pouch Clutch

as seen on Jennifer Aniston while filming "The Morning Show"

I especially like the dainty thin straps and the look of the leather weave....so casual yet sumptuous.

Looks effortless to style with any Spring/Summer outfits. 

Empire Waist Trend on the Rise

I'm so elated that Ariana Grande wore a vintage empire waist gown to the Golden Globes 2025...because we definitely NEED more empire waist dresses on the market for those Bridgerton-theme parties. I honestly been having the toughest time trying to find a quality Regency-inspired dress that does not look cheap and costumey.

Empire waist gowns have probably been unpopular because no one wants to look pregnant, or cause rumors of being pregnant or hiding belly fat, but I believe Bridgerton-theme parties are becoming the norm like wearing ugly holiday sweaters for Christmas parties.  So there is a place for the empire-waist dress for the average person. 

Few days after the Golden Globes, another young star Elle Fanning dazzled in this gown at the National Board of Review Awards...

It is giving sweet and sexy babydoll style as well. 

Jennifer Lawrence may have started it all when she donned this number last year at the Vanity Fair Oscar's party....even though fashion critics complained it didn't flatter her body, I think her stylist knew she was starting a trend in Hollywood...

Keep them coming!