EASY BREEZY SUMMER SUNDRESS STYLE

Summer is here and as the sun’s hot rays beat down upon us, we know you will want to find ways to stay cool yet chic this Season. When the weather gets hot and sticky, your best bet to beat the heat is an easy, breezy summer sundress. With no restrictive fabric around your legs and waistline, now is the time to start shopping your favorite Summer dress style. With a variety of shapes, fabrics, and colors, you are sure to find the perfect dress to fit your lifestyle and flatter your figure. Cool off with our favorite Sundress styles trending for Summer 2015.

WHITE STRAPLESS MAXI DRESS

Not just reserved for weddings anymore, Summer is the perfect time to bring out the romantic white lace. Maxi or mini, long sleeved or strapless, fitted or drop waist, the white lace dress is your “go to” style this year, perfect for any occasion. Dress up your look by pairing with delicate strappy heels and gold clutch, or go casual with fringe sandals and a floppy Boho hat. We have the perfect lace dress for you newly arrived to our store. Check out Liberty Garden’s elegant ivory maxi dress with delicate embroidered detailing, suitable for any occasion and flattering on any figure. Your lace maxi dress will keep you cool at the beach layered over your swimsuit and chic into the twilight hours paired with your favorite dancing heels.

BLUSH PINK

Another one of our favorite trends this Season is the maxi dress in delicate blush pink. From Oscar de la Renta to Jill Stuart, designers this Spring showed us an array of delicious soft pink dresses and skirts, perfect to add to your Summer collection. New from Liberty Garden, we love the breezy pale pink embroidered maxi dress paired with flat white sandals and a matching white sunhat for hot summer days. Transition into the evening hours by adding beige stappy sandals from Michael Kors and a blush pink clutch from Badgley Mischka. This dress is also perfect for summer weddings and garden parties with the girls. Don’t forget to include blush pink into your closet this Season.

TRIBAL PRINT SUNDRESS

From Mara Hoffman to Etro, tribal prints and patterns were a favorite on the runways this Season. Why not add a tribal tank dress to your wardrobe collection this Summer? The trick to updating this pattern style without looking too “80’s” is to accessorize with trendy new jewelry, shoes, handbags, and throws. Also look for the print on updated dress shapes like the strapless, maxi, and shift dress. For perfect beach style, we love Hale Bob’s tribal print shift dress or maxi dress paired with Liberty Garden’s romantic lace “Boho” Kimono and Steve Madden’s flat gladiator sandals. Stay cool at the office with your tribal printed dress paired with favorite basic black pumps or dance the night away paired with Jimmy Choo strappy heels.

FLORAL PRINT MAXI DRESS

We’ve been talking all Season long about the big bold floral print trending on the Runways for Spring so why not carry the look into your Summer wardrobe? Look for the print on a cool cotton jersey maxi dress for easy, comfortable, yet chic Summer style. We love Hale Bob’s ivory floral print maxi dress with racer back perfect to pair with your favorite wedges or flat sandals. Throw on over a swimsuit and “chillax” on the beach or dress up with strappy sandals and a contrasting striped Betsey Johnson clutch.

TROPICAL “ROMPER” DRESS

With “rompers” all the rage this Season, why not go for a similar style with a short tropical loose fitted tank dress. Like the floral for Spring, tropical print is Summer’s most popular pattern. Try Hale Bob’s red silk Tropical tank dress with drop waist for all day comfort and style.  Pair your dress with flat sandals for the beach or pool or you can even pair with your favorite Converse canvas sneakers for an “Athleisure” look. Don’t forget to carry your style into the evening hours by combining with wedge sandals or go glam with Stuart Weitzman’s trendy lace up strappy heels.

JEWEL TONES

Bright jewel toned colors were a big hit on the Spring and Summer runways this Season. Celebrities took note and appeared on the Red Carpet at The Oscars, The Grammys and The Tonys dressed in an array of jewel toned frocks. Since black attracts heat, why not stay cool in a bright color combo this Summer? We especially love the bright cobalt blue color trending on the Runways this year from J Crew to Versace to Diane Von Furstenberg. Try your own jeweled toned cobalt blue dress with Hale Bob’s A-line flare, especially flattering on figures with wider hip and thighs.

EMERALD GREEN

Of the jewel toned colors, emerald green emerges as a favorite this Summer. From Derek Lam to Christian Siriano, designers this season took the hue to new heights with green jackets, pants, blouses, skirts, dresses, and even shoes. “Follow your own yellow brick road” to the Emerald City with a Hale Bob emerald green strapless ruffled sundress. Pair your bright style with flat T-strap sandals and a straw tote for a day at the beach. Simply switch out the tote for a clutch and sweep your hair into a chic topknot for a quick transition into the cocktail hour. Go bold this Season, and try adding this bright color to your Summer wardrobe.

T SHIRT DRESS

Lastly, what better way to stay cool on hot summer days than to throw on your favorite T-shirt dress. A “no nonsense” style which looks great on anyone, the T-shirt dress is perfect for those sweltering sticky days when you don’t feel like anything touching your skin. You can throw on your favorite sneakers and a pair of sunglasses for the perfect “Athleisure” summer style. A simple coverup option, pair your T-shirt dress with flat sandals and your favorite swimsuit at the pool or beach. When hot summer days turn into warm summer nights, your T-shirt dress is the perfect evening wear choice paired with gold wedges and a matching gold clutch. We love Hale Bob’s printed Charmeuse T-shirt dress made with 100% silk to keep you cool and an empire waistline to emphasize trim arms and legs. To accentuate a skinny waist, we love the jersey knit printed T-shirt dress from Hale Bob with ruching along the sides. Whichever silhouette you choose, be sure to include a T-shirt dress into your Summer wear for easy, breezy style.

We hope you enjoyed our top selections for cool Summer style. As the weather warms, flowy sundresses are the perfect choice to beat the heat yet keep up with the latest trends. From maxi to midi to mini, there’s an array of chic dresses waiting for you to enjoy. White strapless maxi, blush pink, tribal, floral, tropical, jewel toned, T-shirt- which sundress style suits YOU the best? We’d love to hear your top pick for cool Summer fashion.

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7 ESSENTIAL TRAVEL PIECES FOR SUMMER VACATION

Summer lovin’ and time to start thinking of what to pack for your Summer getaway. Don’t stress. We have selected the 7 best trends and top Summer styles to take you through each day of your vacation. By selecting the right accessories and shoes, you can mix and match each article of clothing to cover daytime and nighttime activities. Each piece suits any type of figure and every type of style. Take a look at our top 7 choices here and start planning your next Summer trip.

  

WHITE SHORTS

You can’t have summer without shorts. Spruce up your wardrobe this Season by including this piece of essential Summer fashion wear. White shorts can be dressed up or dressed down, covering all your activities throughout the day. Pair Citizen’s of Humanity’s white cut off shorts with Hale Bob’s ivory lace bikini top and flowy silk tunic for chic beach time style. Shop our great selection of Cabana tunics in every color and pattern to fit your unique look. For daytime activities, accessorize your white shorts with sandals, a sun hat, and a cute striped top, a top trend on the runways this year. Carry your white shorts into the evening hours with a sleek leopard print blouse or wear the same Cabana silk tunic from earlier in the day and pair with your favorite strappy heels and evening clutch.

  

STRIPED SHIRT

Another trending top this Season is the striped Tee, perfect for your Summer vacation. Layer your Alexander Wang blue striped Tee over your swimsuit and white shorts for beach time fun. Pair your striped Tee with your favorite white skinny jeans and ballerina flats on sightseeing tours and shopping days. Carry your striped Tee into the evening by combining with Hale Bob’s purple floral printed maxi skirt and strappy heels to dance the night away. Don’t be afraid to mix and match patterns this year. Summer 2015 is all about expressing your unique style and fashion look.

  

SILK FLORAL BLOUSE

You can’t go wrong with adding a flowy floral silk tunic to your Summer vacation wardrobe. Your silk tunic is versatile enough to act as a chic swimsuit cover up at the beach or pool and double as a stylish daytime look paired with your white skinnys. We love Hale Bob’s blue beaded silk chiffon blouse perfect for all your Summer activities. If blue doesn’t suit you, check out our wide selection of tunics and floral tops, from basic black to patterned florals. You are sure to find a floral tunic to fit your taste and style.

  

WHITE SKINNY JEANS

Though wide leg and cropped jeans are having a moment this Season, the white skinny jean will never go out of style for Summer. Be sure to include this Summer staple into your suitcase on your next vacation. Easily versatile, the white skinny jean can be layered over your swimsuit for a day at the beach, or paired with your striped shirt and sandals, or dressed up with strappy heels for evening. We love Citizen’s of Humanity’s “Thompson” mid rise skinny jeans, a perfect snug fit to flatter any figure. For a variety of looks throughout your vacation, pair your jeans with your striped Tee, floral tunic, white bikini, or go “Boho” by layering a white lace dress and “Boho” straw hat.

  

STRAW SUN HAT

Don’t leave home without including a straw hat, not only to protect from Summer’s hot rays to also to add to your chic Summer style. We love Free People’s traditional straw boater hat, styled to flatter any face shape and perfectly versatile to pair with your swimsuit, floral maxi dress, lace dress, or white skinnys. Other straw hat styles we are loving this season are the wide brimmed hat, for the Hollywood glamour girl, the classic Panama hat, for the more conservative woman, and the Boho straw hat, for the free spirited flower child. Which straw hat suits your style this Season?

  

FLORAL MAXI DRESS

One of our favorite trends this Spring and Summer is the floral maxi dress. Seen across the runways from Diane Von Furstenberg to Chanel, you’ll definitely want to include this piece into your Summer suitcase. The floral maxi dress is the perfect option when you can’t quite decide what to wear. The dress also flatters any body type, accentuating your feminine physic while hiding away any figure flaws. Use your floral dress as a chic cover up at the beach, a “Boho” inspired outfit at Summer’s music festivals, or evening gown on your next date night. We love Hale Bob’s floral printed silk Charmeuse maxi dress with drop waist, a trending silhouette style for this year. Check out our other floral printed maxi dresses online today, in a wide variety of styles and colors. There’s one waiting just for you.

  

WHITE LACE DRESS

Finally, our 7th pick for Summer vacation styling is the white lace dress. With lace trending this Season on the runways, your getaway is the perfect opportunity to try one of this Season’s hottest looks. Don’t be afraid to take your lace dress beyond the wedding party or formal gala. Your lace dress can double as a chic swimsuit cover up at the beach or go “Boho” with a floppy hat and wedges at music festivals. You can also glam up your “girl’s night out” with a lace dress, Sam Edelman nude ankle strap sandals, and Betsey Johnson’s big bow clutch. We love Hale Bob’s delicate ivory embroidered lace dress or go sleeveless with ivory cotton crocheted sundress. For a different look, go with Hale Bob’s ivory lace maxi dress paired with flat sandals and a straw hat for day and strappy heels at night.

Now that you have your 7 essential items for vacation it’s time to start planning your trip and packing your bags. No need to stuff your suitcase to the max. With our top 7 choices, there are countless ways you can mix and match these few pieces for a different look each day of your getaway. Remember, our suggestions are just to get you started on your vacation wear planning. Use our advice to kick start your fashion style and create your own unique Summer look. Be your own fashion designer and construct your own outfits that are reflect and enhance your personality, taste, style, and silhouette. At Posh at Play, we’ve got all your fashion needs covered and remember our motto: Be You, Be Fabulous, and always Be Feminine.

SEA, SAND, AND SWIMWEAR

As the weather warms and we near the first day of Summer, it is time to start shopping resort, beach, and pool wear. This year, make your swimwear collection do double duty day and night. With just the right pairing and accessories, your swimsuit and cover ups can easily transition from daytime fun in the sun to nighttime glam. We’ve listed our favorite Summer swimwear fashion trends this Season below. Sit back, relax, and prepare to be dazzled by this Summer’s latest swimwear styles.

BOHO STYLE

As mentioned in our “Fashion Flashback: Throwback to the 70’s,” vintage “Boho” is grooving this Season. What better way to show off this trending look than a chill day at the beach. First gather your 70’s-inspired beach essentials such as Free People’s circular beach throw, artisan beach tote, “Stardust” sunglasses, and metallic platform sandals. Then head to the beach in style with Hale Bob’s navy silk cotton tunic layered over your favorite swimsuit. Hit the nightlife and groove the night away pairing the tunic with AC Collection’s flare jeans and River Island’s nude platform heels for that 70’s touch.

LOVELY IN LACE

From Alberta Ferretti’s dresses to Roberto Cavalli’s jackets, lace was seen all over the runway this Season. Not just reserved for weddings, this Season look for sheer luscious white and ivory lace pants, blouses, jackets, skirts, and dresses. Get the look as seen above with Hale Bob’s ivory lace swimsuit bikini paired with flowy ivory lace trimmed wide leg pants, perfect for a day on the beach. Segue into the twilight hours by topping your trousers with Hale Bob’s silk white drop waist tunic and comfy Prima lace up wedges from Free People for a cool chic walk down the Boardwalk.

CLASSIC BLACK

Channel your inner “Audrey Hepburn” this Summer, and go basic but beautiful in black. Always in style and never out of fashion, you can’t go wrong with this color of choice. Start with Hale Bob’s black halter bikini swimsuit and accessorize with 50’s and 60’s-inspired items. You’ll feel just like a Hollywood starlet with Italia Independent’s cat eye sunglasses, ViX Swimwear’s straw tote, Wildfox Couture’s black fringe throw, and J Crew’s suede slides. Complete your look and ensure that you can chill in peace away from all of your “fans” with Eugenia Kim’s cute “sunny-do not disturb” straw sunhat. As evening approaches, pair your halter top with a 50’s flare skirt by Marc Jacobs and cute kitten heels from Stuart Weitzman completing your “celebrity” style.

BOLD TROPICAL

Be bold this Summer in bright colors and big patterns with a tropical sundress perfect as a cover up by day and a cocktail dress by night. We love Hale Bob’s “Flight of Fancy” tropical print strapless dress easy to layer over your favorite swimsuit. Check out our great selection of multi-colored swimsuit bikinis, one for every taste and style. Segue into the evening hours by pairing your dress with Nine West embellished platform pumps and a Michael Kors dome clutch for a hot summer night on the town. You’re sure to be a hit on the dance floor in this bold Summer style.

JEWEL TONES

Along with bold patterns, bright colors were also a trend on this year’s runways, particularly jewel toned colors in purples, greens, reds, and blues. Celebrities have jumped on the “jewel-toned” trend with Debra Messing and Anna Chlumsky spotted in deep purple dresses at last weekend’s Tony Awards. And this week, Bryce Dallas Howard was spotted in deep blue on the Red Carpet while Mariah Carrey favored bright red for her street style look. Capture Kate Hudson’s “Cali cool” look featured above with Hale Bob’s purple ruffle bikini swimsuit accessorized with Hale Bob’s purple printed maxi skirt, Ray Ban’s original aviators, Nordstrom’s straw floppy hat, and Free People’s gladiator sandals.  For evening, throw on Hale Bob’s black strapless silk ruffle dress paired with Steve Madden’s colorful wedges for easy breezy Summer nights.

PATTERNED MAXI SKIRT

Animal print, floral, tribal, striped, or mixed media maxi skirt? Get this Summer’s favorite skirt length at our online store Posh at Play today. We have every color and pattern to fit any shape and style. Go exotic and pair your favorite swimsuit bikini with a Hale Bob zebra print sheer maxi accessorized with a Dorfman safari hat and shades. Feeling feminine? Let loose your beachy waves and go with Hale Bob’s floral print maxi skirt paired with crystal embellished Menbur sandals and a “Victorian” inspired lace parasol. Or get groovy and go “Boho” with Hale Bob’s coral jersey knit tie dye maxi skirt, floppy hat, and Marc Fisher fringe sandals. Whatever mood you are feeling, there’s a maxi skirt here for you.

SHORTS

Nothing says summer more than bikinis, sandals, and shorts. Our final top pick for Summer Swimwear is shorts of all shapes, sizes, and colors. This Season, shorts styles are a mix of all eras, styles, and lengths, from Nicholas K’s knee length khakis to Hayley Elsaesser fun prints to Diane von Furstenberg’s sleek tailored shorts. We love Hale Bob’s bright green patterned shorts perfect for lounging poolside or a day at the beach. Dress up your look at night by pairing your shorts with Liberty Garden’s romantic ruffle tank or dance the night away with a snug long sleeve black mesh top.

Of course you can never go wrong with a comfy pair of cut off shorts, easily versatile and never goes out of style. Make your own with a pair of jeans you don’t wear anymore. Simply grab a pair of scissors and cut to the length of your choosing, rolling up the uneven ends. Throw on your favorite swimsuit and layer with Hale Bob’s black silk cotton tunic and you are ready to hit the beach in style. For a different look, try a bit of color with Citizen’s of Humanity’s green and burgundy high waisted shorts or go pure white with Citizen’s of Humanity’s ivory “cheeky” shorts. Whichever style you choose, you can never go wrong with cut off jean shorts as a simple yet stylish swimwear cover up.

There are so many stylish ways to make a splash this Summer on your next vacation or at your upcoming pool party. With this Season’s range of patterns and styles, swimwear can go double duty from morning to night by simply adding a few accessories and switching shoe style. We’ve shown you our favorite trends for this year’s Summer Swimwear styles. Which look will YOU be wearing this year? Comment below. We’d love to hear from you, our readers. Get to shopping your favorites today with our convenient online store Posh at Play, and don’t forget to be you, be fabulous, and always be feminine.

SUMMER GLAM: THE BEST OF THE CFDA FASHION AWARDS

Over the weekend, the fashion industry celebrated one of the biggest and most important events of the year, the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards in New York City. Held at the posh Lincoln Center, fashion designers, models, celebrities, and editors from around the world converged to celebrate the accomplishments and highlights from this year’s fashion innovation. This week, we highlight our favorite looks spotted at the event for you to incorporate into your Summer wardrobe. You don’t have to be an “A List” celebrity or model to glam up your Summer style. Take a look at our top picks and start shopping the trends.

    

BLACK JUMPSUIT

Nothing says classic cool more than a chic black jumpsuit, a perfect mix of trendy yet sophisticated. This Season channel your inner “Marlene Dietrich” and look for loose flare leg, tailored jumpsuits with a plunging neckline reminiscent for the 1930’s silhouette. Bella Hadid sizzles on the Red Carpet in a black jumpsuit from Misha Nonoo, styled perfectly with a slick parted bun, bright red lipstick, and dangle earrings for a delicate touch. Get a similar style with Liberty Garden’s new black lace and twill jumpsuit paired with classic black pointed toe pumps from Sam Edelman for a glam summer night. Chill during the day with embellished flat sandals and a Boho floppy hat from Free People.

   

SHEER LACE 

One of this Summer’s most popular fabrics makes its way to the Red Carpet on Karen Elson in Katie Ermilio’s black sheer lace gown. From the Grammys to the Met Gala, sheer lace is all the rage with celebrities this Season. Get the celebrity’s similar look with Liberty Garden’s new black lace midi skirt paired with a lace top, Topshop’s black chunky ankle strap sandals and a white Lulu Townsend pearl clutch. Or go with Liberty Garden’s ivory lace A Line midi skirt with matching ivory muscle blouse for a clean, streamlined look. On casual days, pair your lace midi skirt with Liberty Garden’s loose ivory “flyaway” tank and Tory Burch flat leather sandals for easy, breezy Summer stye.

   

CHERRY RED DRESS

Put some “pop” in your Summer wardrobe with a bright cherry red dress. From designers Zac Posen to Michael Kors to Rosie Assoulin, bright red was a favorite color of the night at the CFDA Fashion Awards. Our favorite cherry red dress of the evening was Jason Wu’s on Julia Nobis. We loved the unique contrast of the delicate cami top paired with a more structured skirt complete with side slit for a hint of leg. Sizzle in style this summer with Hale Bob’s floor length silk charmeuse red maxi dress paired with black heels and a matching black clutch. Copy Julia Nobis’ natural look with a slick low ponytail, minimal neutral make up, and a swipe of MAC’s “Russian Red” lipstick, a favorite of celebrity make up artists. You are sure to turn heads and dazzle like a star on your next evening out on the town.

  

BOLD FLORAL MAXI

When picking a new formal dress this Summer, mix things up and go with this Season’s most popular bold multi- color floral pattern. Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue, and her daughter Bee Shaffer show us how it’s done with colorful floral dresses from Diane von Furstenberg. We love the romantic flowing maxi dress contrasted against the more structured 50’s styled A line floral dress, both trending silhouettes for Summer 2015. Get your own look with Hale Bob’s floral printed jersey knit maxi dress paired with chunky heels and matching clutch. Your floral maxi can also go double duty by accessorizing with Prada flat slip-on sandals and a contrasting Betsey Johnson striped tote for casual days out or a walk on the beach.

   

POLKA DOTS

One of our favorite looks of the evening was Karlie Kloss in Diane von Furstenberg’s polka dot maxi dress with bright red clutch. What a great way to bring one of this Season’s most popular patterns to evening wear. Get a similar look with a polka dot maxi dress from Swell paired with strappy heels for night and flat gold sandals for day. Go short with Hale Bob’s polka dot printed long sleeve dress perfect for a day at the beach or a garden party. You can even carry the polka dot trend to work with Hale Bob’s black and white blouse layered over Hale Bob’s white satin wide leg pants and Ivanka Trump black leather heels.

    

MIXED MEDIA

Another one of our favorite looks from the evening was Amanda Seyfried in Rodarte’s “mixed media” metallic dress. We loved the actress’s matching natural nude make up and T-strap heels to accentuate the colorful patterns on the dress. Get your own sequined dress with Hale Bob’s floral metallic dress with peplum paired with Steve Madden’s “Stecy” nude heels. We suggest following Amanda’s similar look by spritzing your locks with Tigi Catwalk Haute iron spray ,straightening your hair with T3’s Single Pass straightener, and finishing up with Urban Decay’s “Naked 2” neutral eyecolor palette. You’ll need your own Red Carpet as you step out in style this Summer.

   

BLACK MAXI DRESS

Lastly, if sequins and patterns are too much for you, our favorite “minimalist” look of the evening was Victoria Beckham’s black maxi dress from her own line. Proving that basic can be beautiful, we love her classy cool, yet slightly tousled Red Carpet look. Her dress tells us that she appreciates the latest trends and fashions, yet her slightly messy low ponytail lets us know she doesn’t take herself too seriously. Get the celebrity’s similar style with Hale Bob’s black draped maxi dress, now on sale at the lowest price of the Season. Dress it up with Stuart Weitzman strappy heels and a Tory Burch black envelope clutch or go casual in flat sandals and a Boho floppy straw hat. Hurry and shop the style today while supplies last.

Jumpsuit, sheer lace, cherry red, bold floral, polka dot, mixed media, or minimalist maxi- which evening style will you try this Summer? With such a wide variety of colors and styles, this Season proves there is a fashion statement out there to suit every taste and flatter any figure. Take a tip from our favorite celebrities and designers at this year’s CFDA Fashion Awards and you can start dressing like the stars. Shop our favorite looks listed above at our convenient online store Posh at Play and you are sure to turn heads this Summer. Remember, be you, be fabulous, and always be feminine.