Go Tropical With These Festive and Colorful Tops

The Maria top invokes images of a casual flamenco dancer. With ruffles that extend completely around the neck and petite cap sleeves, the Maria is perfect for dancing into Summer!

With a deep back-neckline, and a body made of light stretch jersey, the Maria will keep you cool yet covered throughout the hot summer days. It’s versatility is what makes this shirt – wear it to work, on a picnic, or on a dinner date! It’ll look great for all occasions!


Romina ... This short sleeve, almost sleeveless shirt is made from extremely light stretch jersey - perfect for these hot summer days! Crowning the neckline in the front and back, are dozens of handmade floral rosettes which gives the shirt a rich spring vibe. The petals are 3D and bounce and sway in the wind adding to Romina's fun factor! Please note that the sleeves and bottom have been left un-hemmed (jersey does not fray).

EHHHH LUCY .... Love the black petticoat dresses ....

This is a gorgeous dress that can be worn 3 different ways ... 3 different looks!

• The Lucy Dress has a halter top drop waist circle skirt dress. This item can be ordered in 4 sizes. Petticoat built in!!
• Halter top can be worn three different ways
• Jersey drop waist bodice
• Circle skirt bottom
• Petticoat attached under skirt: two layers of tulle that peek out about 2.5 inches from under the circle skirt layer
• All black
• Microsueded leaf print skirt bottom and bust
• Jersey super long neck ties to tie around the neck and empire waist
• Elastic empire waist
• Black
  

The "Picnic Dress" Black and White Gingham

Picnic Ready ....

I love this dress. Simple. Noticeable. So much so, I've put together a little ensemble that works ... as long as your version of a picnic and my version of a picnic are the same. My version ... you're not going for heavens sake to play volleyball!!!! You are going to have a relaxing day and look good. So here goes...

This plaid dress can be worn all Summer long! Full skirt and fitted bodice halter top, it's cute and affordable at $39.00. Available at Get Go Retro!

To add to the ensemble (for the total look) a girls gotta have a straw hat, at least for your entrance. you can always take it off:

This Adi Designs Women's Tweed Kettle Hat makes the grade. You can shield yourself from the sun in style with this fashionable hat by Adi Designs With a tweed kettle design, this is the ideal accessory to add to your hat collection Women's hat features an attractive stiff wide brim Decorative tie in front.

You could always dress it up with a colored ribbon or feathers or flowers if you want. (Even a cute hat pin would look great.)

A girl's gotta have some some cutsey shoes. My first pick:

Bouquets Pearl Black Life's a beach in these seashell adorned sandals from Bouquets. Synthetic leather upper. Bead, seashell, and pearl ornaments. Stacked mid heel. I like these because they are low and you can kick them off. Flip flops just ain't gonna do it.

and my personal favorite the esperadilles wedges! They never go out of style.

MIA Dasia Women's Wedge SandalsStylish and sassy slide sandals are a welcome addition to any woman's wardrobe Women's shoes feature an elegant eyelet ankle wrap Wedges boast a design made of rope 100-percent canvas upper

A perfect matching bag to the hat (a little pricey) is Mary Frances "Neptune's Palace" Embellished Handbag A celebration of nature's delights! Handcrafted with a versatile earth-tone color motif, this hard shell bag features an artistic sculptured design. Beads and mother-of-pearl shell of various sizes cover the clamshell shape. To expand your wardrobe options, you can even remove the fully beaded handle and wear it as a necklace. (Very cool idea)

In regards to jewelry, simple is more. I love this plain but pretty 14K Gold 24" Gemstone Choice Beaded Necklace.
It's only $55.00. It's a festive beaded strand of gemstones, perfect for any occasion. Crafted from 14K yellow gold, this necklace shines with round faceted cut 4mm gemstone beads in your choice of smokey quartz, white quartz, rose quartz, black onyx, green peridot, purple amethyst and red garnet. The necklace measures 24"L x 3/16"W x 3/16"H and has a lobster claw clasp.

The Mobile Picnic... Crafty. Intelligent. Unique

Where there's a will there's a way. If you can't go to the picnic, I'll bring it to you!

I could not resist. I saw this on Design Sponge. This little picnic craft is so intelligent and unique that I have to share. It involves an old briefcase and someone who loves the romance of a picnic. Who can forget the shirtless William Holden in the famous movice "Picnic?" or, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward in "The Long Hot Summer." The idea of a picnic is far better than the actual picnic, but us romantics love to dream. Check out "The Green Space Travel Case" for your indoor/outdoor picnic park needs. : )

If you know someone who either doesn't have the time or take the time to become "one" with nature, this is perfect surprise lunch kit. No one will say it is practical, but it is a great conversation piece and will definitely bring a smile to his or her face.

What you need: (I took these directions directly from the site so I don't get it wrong)

1. An old briefcase or any kind of case really, preferably one that’s molded plastic so you don’t have to worry about lining it for watering the grass
2. piece of turf cut to size
3. spray adhesive
4. thin ice pack
5. wild life scene printed out to size, or you could also find a little painting that fits
6. cutlery (either standard stainless, fancy silver, or something biodegradable like these WüN guys by Aspenware)
7. a napkin
8. a traditional picnic style plate for nostalgia’s sake and some yummy food bits

How to do:

1. Once you’ve found a case you want to use (I recommend finding one WITH a handle. I didn’t, and it was kind of a pain to work out), get the dimensions of the inside bottom where the grass will go.

2. Call a local supplier of turf and see if they will sell you just that tiny amount. I ended up paying $3 for mine which I think is a pretty good deal.

3. Then set the turf outside on a plastic bag and give it a drink of water. You also might want to run your fingers through it to get the blades standing up again after being flattened by the roll.

4. Next, measure the inside of the case’s lid to get the dimensions for the piece of bristol board or foam core you”ll need to mount your nature scene on. My studio assistant (aka my mom) cut this one and did such a good job that it was a perfect press fit into the lid. That’s ideal because then you don’t have to mess around with trying to make it stay another way. Thanks Mom!

5. Use your spray adhesive to mount your nature scene onto the board.

6. Now you’re ready to green up that case. Take your turf and place it in the bottom space. Voila, instant outdoors.

7. When the time has come to pack your lunch up, take the ice sheet out of the freezer and slide it either behind the pockets (as pictured below) or into the largest pocket, if it will fit. This ice, combined with the cooling / insulating powers of the grass, should keep your lunch fresh. (Although I wouldn’t recommend risking sashimi…)
8. Take your nature scene and press it into place.

9. Build lunch display however you’d like (avoiding runny foods or sauces) and wrap your finished food landscape in plastic wrap. Now you’re all set to go!
I found this Crafty little idea on Design Sponge (great craft site) and at the bottom the credit goes to: PaigeRussell.com who has another site as well PaigeandModern.com.

Trust me. If you make this for someone, you won't be getting it back : )

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Capris Pants ... Great when you have ugly knees

I have a soft spot for Capri Pants ("capris") are a style of pants usually worn in warm weather. The are also known as long shorts in some areas of the world. They are designed to end mid-calf or just below the calf. They are perfect for people who don't quite want to wear shorts and don't quite want to wear long pants. If you have ugly knees .... problem solved. They are trendy, fashionable and oh so retro!

Capri pants were first designed by European fashion designer, Sonja de Lennart, in 1948 and they became popular in the United States during the 1960s, largely due to the influence of
the popular television series The Dick Van Dyke Show. The character of Laura Petrie, the young housewife played by Mary Tyler Moore, caused a fashion sensation – and some mild
controversy – by wearing snug-fitting capri pants during the show's run.

The pants' name originated from the Italian isle of Capri, where they were first made popular in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Oh ... and who can forget Elvis singing "Do the Clam"to Shelly Fabres (who was wearing a cute pair or Capris) in "Girl Happy." I think of that scene whenever I hear the word capris.

"Amanda" Capris
These five-pocket basics, with fly front and belt loops, have the same comfortable, figure-hugging fit as the original. : Misses 19" Inseam,Gloria Vanderbilt.

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Denim Cherry Jeans by Stop Staring ... Roll them up or down!

These jeans can pull off any look you like with the accessories you use. Picture Sexy Marilyn Monroe, the kittinish Ann Margaret, or top it with a gingham blouse and become Debbie Reynolds of "Tammy" fame. These flattering jeans should be in every girl's wardrobe. These adorable jeans are high waisted and cuffed . Features front button (red buttons) two pockets. The little bit of stretch assures a great fit! Made of stretch Denim. Modeled by Bernie Dexter. Available at Get Go Retro.

Body Shapers ... Not Your Granny's Girdle

It's not your Granny's girdle! Shapewear today is more comfortable and lightweight cmpared to yesteryear!

There is no price too high to look good. Within reason of course. which is why we have added the Ardyss Life Body Shapers to our line. We are trying this product out ourselves with great results. This shapewear line is made of medical quality and designed so you can truly reshape your body. These shapers allow you to redistribute some of your irregularities to a more desirable area.

For instance, the Body Magic Style:

- Lifts the buttocks.

- Helps reduce fat in the crotch area.

- Corrects posture and sharpens overall figure.

- Smoothes the irregularities and helps prevent additional fat deposits.

- Instantly lose up to 2 to 3 inches (in most cases)

Ardyss is world renowned for making high fashion garments with the highest quality standards in materials as well as in their manufacturing and finishing processes in order to provide support and comfort in a unique firming and shaping design. Lets face it, wearing pencil skirts, straight dresses, form fitting dresses, sometimes, you need a little help. Available here.

The "Doll Face" 50's Swing Dress with Petticoat

Vintage Reproduction Doll Face Dress - 1950's Dress in Pink and Black Print. These are authentic looking vintage reproduction dresses inspired from 40's and 50's fabric prints. This 50's dress has a petticoat underneath. This amazing 50's style dress will have a complete look with a 50's vintage style retro purse, retro jewelry and some fabulous retro shoes . Available at Get Go Retro!