Must-Have Monday: ASOS Stone Hair Brooch

With the weather heating up we've been living in ponytails and top knots; it's the only way to keep cool and still look cool. But what to do for a special occasion or date night? Thankfully we found this ASOS Stone Hair Brooch--it looks dazzling in a simple, textured ponytail and turns even the messiest of messy updos into a stunning style. Plus we love that we can wear it just about every day, no need to wait for a special occasion. As far as price, it doesn't get any better--this little beauty is less than $15.

What's New, What's Hot: Isabel Marant for H&M, Emma Hill to Exit Mulberry

Following the wild success of those ubiquitous wedge sneakers, Parisian fashion designer Isabel Marant has just been named the next designer to collaborate with fast fashion retailer H&M (feel free to do the happy dance now; we certainly did). "I am flattered by this collaboration," Marant said. "H&M works with the best designers, and this invitation is an exciting honor." It's true; H&M has tapped such fashion heavy-hitters as Donatella Versace, Stella McCartney, Marni, and Maison Martin Margiela to design one-off collections for them, all of which had shopaholics waiting in line for hours before stores even opened just to score a designer piece. "I aim to create something real, that women want to wear in their everyday lives, with a certain carelessness, which I think is very Parisian: you dress up, but do not pay too much attention and still look sexy," Marant continued. "The collection is infused with this kind of easiness and attitude. Everything can be mixed following one's own instincts: my take on fashion is all about personality." Look for the Isabel Marant for H&M collection to hit stores this November.

After six years of as creative director of British brand Mulberry, designer Emma Hill is parting ways with the label. In a statement released early last week, the Mulberry Group stated, "Emma Hill has informed the company that she wishes to leave after a very successful period at Mulberry, during which she has built a strong and talented creative team working for her." No official word yet on exactly why the British-born designer is leaving, but there are whispers that she's in the running to replace Reed Krakoff, who will be leaving Coach in June 2014. There is also no official word on when Hill will make her departure. "The main Spring 2014 collection has been completed, and Emma continues her work in the business finalizing the London Fashion Week collection, which will be launched Sept. 15, 2013. The timing of her departure is currently under discussion and has yet to be finalized," according to Mulberry Group.

FC Link Love -- June 14, 2013

Ten essentials for the crafty girl, from The Savvy Girl's Guide to Life.

Made by Girl has some seriously stylish gift ideas for dad, you know, in case you've waited until the last minute.

Don't miss this complete guide to the hottest nail trends for summer 2013 on The Budget Fashionista.

Shop Talk caught up with Blair of Atlantic-Pacific. See what they chatted about.

Love this! It's a summer survival bag from Camille Styles--so necessary, right?

How adorable is this motorcycle dress Samantha from Could I Have That is wearing?

P.S. I Made This has instructions for making two-tone sunglasses and they're super cute!

Before you throw on that cute fedora consult Lucky's tips for wearing hats.

Grace of Stripes & Sequins has some seriously fabulous finds on her radar this week.

We love this idea for storing makeup from Deliciously Organized.

Must-Have Monday: The Flouro Satchel

A great bag is a summertime must! It has to be roomy enough to handle all of our wares, plus any extras we may need to stay cool throughout the day (think facial mists and such). Besides being roomy, it's got to be stylish--this is summer after all, and our bag should look as good as all the cute sundresses and sandals we'll be wearing. This is why we are kind of obsessed with the Flouro Satchel from The Cambridge Satchel Company. It's not only ridiculously roomy (we might be able to fit a picnic in there), but the flourescent hue is right on trend, satisfying our craving for bright, fun, playful accessories. We'll be carrying this bag all summer, guaranteed!

What's New, What's Hot: Sarah Jessica Parker to Launch Shoe Line, Barneys Re-Releasing Proenza Schouler's First Collection

It goes without saying that Sarah Jessica Parker has left her mark on the fashion and entertainment industries as one of the most stylish actresses ever.  Now the star, known as much for her red carpet looks as for the clothes she wore as Carrie Bradshaw has announced that she's launching her own line of shoes. Parker has worked with Manolo Blahnik CEO George Malkemus (how apropos)  to create the line, which is called SJP and will include bags and trenchcoats in addition to footwear.  "In a silly way, I think it’s what people have expected of me most because of Carrie Bradshaw," she said in an interview with Vogue. "Because I got to play that role, I wore a lot of shoes and by default I learned an enormous amount. It’s hard to walk away from that." And of the collection, SJP had this to say, "We’re putting new colors together that people don’t typically do, just beautiful combinations that you wish existed in your closet." We. Can. Not. Wait!

Cutting edge fashion label Proenza Schouler is celebrating its tenth birthday this year, and to commemorate the occasion Barney's New York is re-releasing the design duo's first-ever collection. Barney's famously snapped up Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough’s Parsons senior thesis collection in 2003, launching the young designers into fashion stardom. "[Barneys] started our career," Hernandez said in an interview with the New York Times.  "So the idea of reissuing the first show felt full circle." Although the designers have tweaked the collection a bit (it was initially eleven pieces but now has nineteen), the looks are still modern and edgy, even a decade later. Congratulations to Proenza Schouler on a wildly successful first ten years!

FC Link Love -- June 7, 2013

Sheree of It's Not That Deep has the cutest romper--so perfect for summertime!

Check out these super-cute looks with scalloped edges over on The Savvy Girl's Guide to Life.

Emily of Cupcakes and Cashmere is telling you what she thinks everyone should have in their wardrobe.

Glamourmash has pics of Danielle Moss' (of The Everygirl) incredibly stylish pad.

It's metallic mania over on A Bit of Sass and we're craving every single piece!

Bri of Design Love Fest shares tips for running a blog out of your car.

We love these ideas from A Fab Life for upcycling old lamps.

If you love interior design, you'll adore this space featured on Glitter & Pearls.

Headed to the beach this summer? Go to Could I Have That for a list of beach bag essentials.

Fictitious style icon Carrie Bradshaw hit television screens 15 years ago; Into the Gloss has a fashion flashback.

Must-Have Monday: Presley Skye Print Jersey Maxi Dress

We love a cute maxi dress in the summer; they're perfect for everything from shopping with friends to concerts in the park. This Presley Skye Print Jersey Maxi Dress is exactly what we've been looking for! It's bold and bright with a vivid print in summery colors, has an easy, wearable shape, and has the cutest braided belt to accentuate the waist. Plus it's extremely versatile--we'll be wearing this to the beach over our bikini, with metallic sandals for a fun day out with pals, and with a jean jacket and wedges on a breezy summer evening.

What's New, What's Hot: Prabal Gurung to Design for Airline, Coco Rocha is a Techie

There's a noticeable trend taking place in the airline industry--big names in the fashion world are being commissioned to design uniforms for them. First, it was announced that Vivienne Westwood was working with Virgin Atlantic, and now the latest designer to enter the airline arena is Prabal Gurung, who will be creating uniforms for Japan's All Nippon Airlines. "I have been hugely inspired by this project, particularly incorporating my own personal passion for luxury and glamor with that created by ANA’s [crew] during the flight experience," said Gurung. The Gurung-designed uniforms, which will be for flight and ground crew, will roll out in the next few months and will debut in both first and economy classes.

 

Model Coco Rocha has already proven she's more than just a pretty face; among her many talents (we absolutely love her dancing in the White House|Black Market commercials), the model is also a columnist for a well-known glossy--PC Magazine! That's right, Ms. Rocha isn't writing up fashion show reviews or beauty how-tos (although, Coco, if you're reading this, we'd love to know your beauty regimen), but instead about technology, most recently about 3D printing and how it affects the fashion industry. "It might seem a little strange to have a high fashion model write for a technology magazine, but I'm actually the kind of girl who'd rather buy a new tablet over a new pair of heels any day of the week," Rocha reasoned in a blog post. It's not too terribly surprising for the model to take on such a role--Rocha has been featured as a speaker at technology conferences and is a social media maven (she was the first model to break a million followers on Google+). We can't wait to see what other tricks she has up her sleeve.

FC Link Love -- May 31, 2013

Whoa! We're drooling over every pair on InStyle's ultimate shoe guide for 2013.

Got oily eyelids? The Beauty Department has a solution for you.

We love this--Hello Giggles has rounded up fashion looks inspired by the natural world.

Check out the twenty classic beauty products no girl should live without on Beauty High.

Is there any color combo more summery than hot pink and turquoise? Design Darling doesn't think so.

Just in time for summer, College Fashion found seventeen sweat- and waterproof makeup picks.

Cute, cute, cute koi prints over on Nylon.

Fashionista has pics, and lots of them, of the hottest hairstyles from the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival.

Speaking of Cannes, a restored version of the 1963 film Cleopatra was among the movies screened.  Architectural Digest has pics of the classic film's set.

Style Caster found out which celebs love to bargain shop!

What's New, What's Hot: A Student-Designed Plus-Size Dress Form, Target Launches Bridal Collection

Two Cornell students are making headlines in the fashion world for designing something the industry has been lacking for years--a decent plus-size dress form.  After discovering a lack of decent dress forms for plus-size apparel, Brandon Wen and Laura Zwanziger, both sophomores at the university, decided to create their own in order to launch their plus-size apparel line. Working with professor Susan Ashdown, the pair analyzed thousands of 3D body scans of women and came up with a prototype and pattern for a pear-shaped size 24 dress form. "A lot of the clothes [for plus-size women] are really just sized up from smaller proportions, which fit really strangely," Zwanziger said in an interview with the Cornell Chronicle. "Issues of health aside, we're all different body shapes and body proportions. Each person deserves to have clothing designed for them as they are, not as they relate to some abstract industry shape."

Just in time for wedding season, Target has launched an in-house bridal collection call Tevolio, a loose translation of the Italian phrase "Ti Voglio," which means "I love you." The collection is surprisingly chic, with minimalist silhouettes (nothing frothy or full-skirted) for the bride and customizable looks for bridesmaids and flower girls. The dresses come in a wide range of sizes to accomodate every bride: sizes two to eighteen for the bride, and up to size twenty-four for her bridesmaids. Of course, it wouldn't be Target if these dresses didn't come for a steal; not a single one is over $130!