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Floral Perfection: Wedding Party Outfit Ideas

how to wear pink/coral floral printed dress; what to wear to a wedding;  On Sami Gayle at The New York Premiere of The Host:Nanette Lepore Sound Art Silk coral and pink printed Dress, Nanette Lepore - Tilt-A-Whirl green Clutch, green strappy sandal; On Emmy Rossum: Tabitha Webb Exclusive Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Summer Blossom prink coral printed Dress, COACH 'Legacy Tanner - Mini' crossbody tote, blue gray sandal,  pendant necklace,bright red lip.Photos: Sami Gayle & Emmy Rossum; Courtesy of vogue.com, coolspotters.com

In wedding season, what comes along with the joys and wishes to the happy couples is the anxiety for what to wear to the parties. For such a romantic moment, the first color that came into my mind is coral. It’s pretty but not saccharine. It’s as sweet as pink without the seductive flare, as buoyant as orange without the brightness. Teamed with emerald-green, pastel blue or soft ivory, it’s perfect for wedding.

The fit-and-flare silhouette of the dresses these two stars chose flatters many body shapes. The knee-length is versatile and graceful. I also love how they accessorized the dresses: instead of going for safety neutrals, they opted for complementary colors or shades in the same color family, which lend a youthful, current and fresh vibe to the finishing looks.

These outfits are not only great for weddings, but also great for many other summer events: graduations, showers, hanging out with friends or downtown excursion.

how to wear pink/coral floral printed dress; what to wear to a wedding;  On Sami Gayle at The New York Premiere of The Host:Nanette Lepore Sound Art Silk coral and pink printed Dress, Nanette Lepore - Tilt-A-Whirl green Clutch, green strappy sandal; Also featured: Dolce VitaFanta Triple Band Sandals,   SephoraIllamasqua Nail Varnish 'bright mint',

Dress: Nanette Lepore (on sale now, also here! extra 20% off with code STYLE20 here!)
Bag: Nanette Lepore (also on sale!)
Shoes: Dolce Vita (similar here & here)
Nail: Illamasqua ‘bright mint’

On Emmy Rossum: Tabitha Webb Exclusive Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Summer Blossom prink coral printed Dress, COACH 'Legacy Tanner - Mini' crossbody tote, blue gray sandal,  pendant necklace,bright red lip. also featured: BRUNO PREMI emerald green Sandals,  CC SKYE Revolver Pendant Necklace,  Yves Saint Laurent ROUGE VOLUPTÉ - Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick SPF 15 ,

Dress: Tabitha (great alternative here & here)
Bag: Coach (also here; great style on sale here)
Shoes: Bruno (flat option here)
Necklace: CC Skye (great buy here)
Lip: YSL ‘#17 Red Muse’

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Graduation Gift Ideas For Every Budget

Graduation is such a big joyful moment! To celebrate it and be better prepared for the new life chapter, I handpicked nine affordable gifts that are equal parts practical and fashionable: from must-have travel essentials to chic high-tech accessories, from timeless fashion staples to can’t-live-without beauty tools. Hope they can infuse more excitement to the big moment!

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1. Beltempo digital speaker
2. Frends ‘Layla’ headphones
3. Marc by Marc Jacobs iPhone case ($15! neon yellow here)
4. Ebags packing cubes
5. Tory Burch backpack (similar $25 here)
6. Hunter bubble umbrella (adore this one too, so cute!)
7. Michael Kors sport watch
8. Sephora brush set
9. Nadri stud earrings (great for any occasion!)

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Modern Maxi: Simple Palette & High Impact

how to wear maxi dresses; black and white trend; monochrome look;  On Jessica Alba:Sam & Lavi plaid maxi dress, Simone Camille bag,  Jennifer Meyer Personalized Nameplate gold necklace, black fedora, black sandal. On street style:halter neck dress, white sandal, black clutchPhotos: Jessica Alba & street style; Courtesy of instyle.co.uk.

As a perennial piece, maxi dress is definitely a trusty staple that we can count on for many occasions: from formal events to summer soirees to afternoon strolls. To make it feel more current and new, instead of thinking bohemian and romantic outfits, go with a modern, Gothic vibe:

Right-on-trend high contrast black and white can give any romantic print a contemporary twist, like this understated one with Art Nouveau blossoms. Classic stripes and tie dye effect print are also great options.

Also, pay attention to details: Halter neckline can perfectly highlight your collarbone and shoulders, adding just right amount of sexy allure; Shell and anchor motifs add whimsical touch and juxtaposition to classic nautical stripes; A centered knot can create rippling texture to a wild, tie dye print.

Lastly, use accessories to enhance the modern vibe: on-trend white add-ons with gold embellishment, chic fedoraoversized sunglasses, from sidewalk and boardwalk satchel, or simple, dainty and personal jewelries.

These two looks are great for women of any age, and are super easy to transform for many coming summer activities. Also, the classic and versatile color palette on these featured dresses can take you into fall/winter stylishly.

 how to wear maxi dresses; black and white trend; monochrome look;  On Jessica Alba:Sam & Lavi plaid maxi dress, Simone Camille bag,  Jennifer Meyer Personalized Nameplate gold necklace, black fedora, black sandal. Alternatives:  Emma Cook Peach Sailor Stripes and floral Silk Maxi Dress,   Tory Burch ROBINSON MOCHILA MIDDY SATCHEL printed,  MICHAEL Michael Kors t strap 'Hamilton' Sandal,  FOREVER 21 Braided black Straw Fedora,  Jennifer Meyer Personalized Nameplate - Yellow Gold 2 Sided ,  Jennifer Zeuner JewelryMini 1/2" Heart Necklace with Diamond,  Roberto Coin 'Tiny Treasures' Key Necklace,

Dress: Emma Cook (great style here; on Jessica Alba on sale here)
Bag: Tory Burch (on Jessica Alba here)
Shoes: MICHAEL Michael Kors
Hat: Forever 21
Necklace: Jennifer Zeuner heart necklaceJennifer Meyer personalized nameplate (great alternative here!)

Other great options for you to recreate Jessica Alba’s effortless chic look:

how to wear maxi dresses; black and white trend; monochrome look;  Featured: Young Fabulous & Broke Aphrodite Rio Wash Maxi Dress,  bebe - Tie Front Stripe Maxi Dress - Black/White,  Necessary Clothing In Line Maxi - Black/White,

From left:
Young Fabulous & Broke (or this version)
Bebe (the mix of stripes is so flattering!)
Necessary Clothing

how to wear maxi dresses; black and white trend; monochrome look;   On street style:halter neck dress, white sandal, black clutch Alternatives:  Wallis Black And White Stripe Maxi Dress,   DV by Dolce Vita white strap sandals,   Tory Burch Reva Oversized black Clutch ,  Marc by Marc Jacobs Polarized Oversized Sunglasses,

Dress: Wallis 
Shoes: DV by Dolce Vita ($47!)
Bag: Tory Burch (also here)
Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Other great options for you to recreate her laid-back sophisticated look:

how to wear maxi dresses; black and white trend; monochrome look;  Featured: Jessica Simpson Scalloped Back Print Maxi Dress,  ReissReiss Alla GECKO PRINT SILK MAXI DRESS,  PiamitaZelda printed silk maxi dress,

From left:
Jessica Simpson (adore the neckline; check out the cut-out back!)
Reiss
Piamita (60% off now!)