Reader Request! Boots for Summer

Hi there--love your blog! I saw your post on Rihanna and she has the boots working with her pencil skirt and her hot pink tee. I'm JUST getting back into the fashion game--I'm a stay at home mother of 2 boys. Fashion has taken a backseat for a while (not a "she looks terrible in those sweatpants/mom jeans backseat, but it hasn't been a priority LOL), but I've always loved it! I never thought it was "okay" to wear boots in the summer.I'd like to request some fashionable choices for summer boots. I'd like to run out and buy some. :o) If you could post a few hot choices and looks to go along with it, I'd appreciate it a lot.Thanks!

Dear Lookbook Reader
Here are 2 basic choices for boots. If the weather is incredibly warm where you are, maybe opt for one that cuts at the calf and replace the sweater below with a tank top. Should you wish to go the ubertrendy route, there are also a few open toe boots available here.

Enjoy!

Book This Look- Ashley Olsen

Where to Shop

Cummerbund- Elegantly Waisted at Shop Bop $209

Clutch- Amici Accessories at EBags $39

Blazer- BCBG Max Azria T Bluefly $156

pics courtesy of Just Jared!

Book This Look- Hilary Duff

Where to Shop

Vest- Urban Outfitters $48
Tank- Urban Behavior $11
Pants- Costa Blanca $36
Earrings- Forever 21 $6
Clucth- Nine West at piperlime $59

pics courtesy of Just Jared

Cheaper vs. Cheap vs. Steep vs. Steeper

Where to Shop

Cheaper- Forever 21 $23

Cheap- EDressme $90

Steep- Asos $447

Steeper- Pringle of Scotland at Neiman Marcus $1300

Book This Look- Christina Milian

Where to shop

Dress- Rachel Pally at Intermix $195

Clutch- Steve Madden $48

Shoes- Nordstrom $180

Cheap Vs. Steep- The Purple Dress

Where to Shop

Cheap Dress- Forever 21 $28

Steep Dress- Chloe at Saks $1950

Shoes- Nine West at Town Shoes $115

Wood necklace- Aldo $10

Colorful Necklace- Aldo $15

Reader Request!

Request:

Hi
I am sure you are familiar with the MAC makeup ad that has been running for the past few weeks. They are doing a nautical make up line and (...) I cannot get enough of this look, (the red and white stripes, gold accessories, navy accents, etc). But I have no idea where to find pairings that work together in order to achieve it.
Is there any way you can do a little special and cute outfits that fall into this theme and where to find anchor accessories?

Thanks so much!


Dearest Lookbook reader,

Please see below :)

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Book This Look- Rihanna!

Where to shop

T shirt- Urban Outfitters $32

Skirt- Arden B was $78 Now $40 sale

Sunglasses- Target $12

Boots- Kenneth Cole at Endless.com $71

Rihanna pics courtesy of Just Jared

Reader Request! Basics of all Basics

Could you discuss on your blog what the essentials that every woman needs to have in her wardrobe as all time? I am in a rut, I don't know where to begin. My idea of relaxing wear is a good pair of jeans, a t-shirt and a pair of sneakers. I need a major overhaul in my look.
Desperately seeking help!

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Summer 2008 Basics

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Things That Make You Go Hummmm....

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Cheap Vs. Steep- The Turquoise Clutch

Where to Shop

Cheap- E Bags $20

Steep- Nordstrom $168

Steeper- Zac Posen at E Luxury $950

Reader Request!

Lookbook reader asks:
"I was wondering if you could help me out ..I need some inspiration and ideas on what I should wear to college. I am a first year college student (studying Pharmacy) but could really do with some well put together but trendy outfits. Any ideas?"

Any ideas? Any ideas? I am all about ideas! See 3 options below and enjoy! :)

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Fergie's Tumble

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Item of the Day

Where to Shop

Garage $18

It's all about the White Dress!

Muse of the Day- Nicole Richie

Where to Shop

Clutch- Banana Republic $59

Dress- James Perse at Shop Bop $165

Jacket- Earnes at Standard Style $876

Mariah keeps it simple...

Book this Look- Dawn Richard

Where to Shop

Dress- Bebe $49
Belt- Arden B $49

Cheap-ish Bag- Michael Kors at E Luxury $298

Crazy Steep Bag- Jimmy Choo at Footcandy $2850

Reader Request!

Where to shop

Moschino at Revolve Clothing $270

Oh How I Love Thee- Yellow Jacket!