Memorial Day Steals- Gladiators

Gladiator sandals are an all the rage must-have for hot summer months. Pair a set of nude, black or blush sandals with your favorite cut-offs or flowy sundress and you’ve got a complete look. DSW has amazing finds right now, so I’ve looked through their gladiator collection and scoped out the best ones. Shop the styles:

The Levity Gladie Gladiator is an alternative to your standard black sandal for a night on the town, at just $69.95 Gladie Gladiator

 

Pair Seychelles Nailed It Gladiator Sandal at $69.95 with a white skater skirt and crop top for a casual day-time look Seychelles Nailed It

BCBG Paris Ralyssa Gladiator Sandals are the perfect addition to your lightweight chiffon sundress and are cookout and rooftop party approved at just $79.95 BCBG Paris Ralyssa

These nude Steve Madden Safia Gladiator Sandals at $59.95 are a gorgeous statement piece for day to day office wear, like a blush pencil dress with a cross-body bag & gold cuffs Steve Madden Safia

 

Amp up your going out look with the Fergie Nahla Sandal at just $79.95. Think destructed high-waisted jean cutoffs paired with a simple black crop tank and studded jewelry. Fergie Nahla Sandal

Distressed Denim For Summer

Deconstruct that denim. For summer, a go-to staple piece for weekend nights and cooler days is distressed denim. Complete your look with a simple lightweight tank or tee, pointed toe heels and minimal jewelry for a sexy statement. Light-washed denim is the best choice, so look for styles in a faded blue or white wash in both skinny and boyfriend cuts. Here are some of my top picks:

Paige Tyler- Naomi Destructed $229.00 Paige Denim

 

Paige Verdugo- Optic White Destructed $199.00 Paige Denim

Mother- The Muse Straight Skinny Jeans $196.00 Mother Jeans at ShopBop

Citizens of Humanity Premium Vintage- Racer’ Distressed Skinny Jean $248.00 Citizens of Humanity at Nordstrom

AG The Legging Ankle- 16 Years Swap Meet $225.00 AG Jeans

Inspired- Cannes 2014 Red Carpet

First off, Blake Lively killed it on the red carpet. Almost every time she stepped into those flashing lights, the results were flawless. Three of her looks which I love the most are her Giambattista Couture asymmetric mini dress with floral beaded embellishments, Gucci Premiere black & cream color-blocked Old Hollywood inspired gown, and Gucci Premiere burgundy chiffon gown with a raised neckline and thigh high split.

   

 

A red carpet stunner, the ever elegant Jessica Chastain wore Atelier Versace. She looked impeccable in this one shoulder cobalt blue silk gown. And, her matchy-matchy risk in footwear really complements the dress and exaggerates the blue theme. So gorgeous.

                     

 

Another standout at the festival was Karlie Kloss in Valentino. This lace Victorian Era inspired gown was perfect for the Cannes elegant backdrop. Her soft updo and smokey eye makeup complete the look seamlessly.

Rooney Mara took a minimal chic approach at the Calvin Klein Collection & Euphoria Calvin Klein Celebrate Women in Film party, wearing a chic strapless white ensemble, ankle strapped heels, neutral eye makeup and a bold red lip. Perfection.

 

Liya Kebede rocked a Roberto Cavalli embellished mini with a plunging neckline at the premiere of “Mr. Turner.” I’m absolutely obsessed with this statement dress, especially styled with those thin ankle strapped heels and long loose curls. And I can’t forget the best accessory, girl has got legs for days.

 

Outfit Obsession- Candice Swanepoel

Candice Swanepoel rocked the streets of NYC in a tiny Rag & Bone silk crop top, Balenciaga black high waisted trousers and a pair of beautiful Giuseppe Zanotti thin strapped heels. Her understated silver cuff and middle parted hair complete the look for a killer night out.

Best Dressed- Met Ball

The Met Gala is one of New York’s finest and most treasured events held every year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to fundraise for the museum’s Costume Institute. Last night, the red carpet sparkled with modern looks across the spectrum from feminine to edgy. My favorite looks of the night were Suki Waterhouse, Rihanna, Cara Develingne, and Emma Stone.

Suki Waterhouse wins it for best dressed in my opinion. She embodied a glamourous ballerina in a stunning pale pink and nude silk organza Burberry Prorsum gown. Her bold red lip and messy chignon drew contrast from the lightness of the dress for a truly stunning look. This is one of Suki’s most sophisticated looks ever and one of her best.

                         

 

I absolutely loved Rihanna in Stella McCartney. She was daring, bold and sexy. The full midriff baring white two-piece ensemble paired seamlessly with her tousled curl up-do for an unforgettable fashion statement.

                                

With the same cropped theme, Cara Develingne rocked the carpet in another Stella McCartney creation. A black wide strapped crop paired with white trousers was the ultimate alternative to any gown. Cara did the look justice with side swept hair, minimal yet stand-out jewelry and smoky eyes.

                         

 

My last and final favorite of the night was Emma stone in a gorgeous pink Thakoon creation. Like Rihanna and Cara, Emma also opted for a cropped look but mixed two shades of pink for the tank and floor length skirt. The thigh high split, metallic ankle strap heel and clutch added elegant drama and her side braid was phenomenal. Love.