Glam Slam: Summer Trends For A Shopaholic!

How much do I love shopping? Way too much, I’m the first to admit. But having a small child and the economy have taken a toll on my shopping sprees. Maybe it’s better for my credit card that things have slowed down, but obviously I am not alone in my shopaholic ways. Meet sisters Jane Wagman, a graphic designer and Liz Lange, a fashion designer, you probably know her maternity lines. Both are confessed shopaholics who turned their obsession into their own Web site www.shopafrolic.com.

Today the style-lovin’ ‘shopafrolic’ sisters name their five favorite Summer trends and how to get the look at every price.

1. MILITARY
Liz: Who ever would think that the military trend would ever come off of an army base!? Military pants can be so unflattering, as the extra pockets and details around the leg can add bulk. But they can also be super cute when paired with a tank top, a long and lean cardigan, flats or heels. I love olive tones paired with gold accessories. I wear the J Brand version with high gold stilettos and always feel sexy and chic.

Jane: The celebs wear the $231 J Brand version, but what’s great about this trend is that it exists at every price point, from Old Navy to Gap and J. Crew. If your legs are a little heavier, opt for a pair with less detailing, so you aren’t drawing more attention to yourself. If you love your legs, do the skirt version.

CELEBS WORKING THE TREND:
Rachel Bilson, Alessandra Ambrosio

GET THIS LOOK:
LOW
Old Navy Women’s Herringbone-Twill Cargo Capris, $29.50
www.oldnavy.gap.com

HIGH
J Brand Houlihan Twill Cargo Pants, $231
www.jbrandjeans.com

2. CAGE SHOES
Liz: Neither of us is a big fan of the caged shoe trend as we don’ t like that much shoe on the foot. It cuts off your leg and can be unflattering. However, done in nude, it works best as it doesn’t break up your leg and gives you a long lean, consistent look.

Jane: So Carrie Bradshaw and apparently so EVERY celebrity! We love the way Jennifer Aniston wears the nude Jimmy Choo version. It is very flattering against her golden skin tone and makes her already lean legs look even longer and more beautiful (JEALOUS!) It’s easy to get this look in a range of prices. Buy the shoes in a nude tone neutral and pair them with jeans, cargo pants and even shorts.

CELEBS WORKING THE TREND:
Lauren Conrad, Mary-Kate Olsen, Leighton Meester, Kate Walsh

GET THIS LOOK:
LOW
Caparros Jasper Strappy Nude heel, $39.99
www.piperlime.gap.com

HIGH
Giuseppe Zanotti for Thakoon Strappy Sandals, $795
www.shopbop.com

3. WHITE
Liz: White is a huge trend this Spring/Summer and what we love about it is that white is beautiful on everyone. It literally lights up and illuminates your face and skin, even if you have paler skin like Anne Hathaway and Nicole Kidman. Actually, Nicole Kidman has recently been spotted wearing a white embellished sheath dress on the set of her new movie with Jen Aniston and Adam Sandler and she looks radiant!

Jane: White can be both crisp and classic or soft and romantic depending on how you wear it. Pair your favorite boyfriend jean with a white button down shirt like the low-maintenance non-iron version from Brooks Brothers for a sexy prepster look. The same pair of jeans can be transformed into a soft and flirty look when topped with a ruffled cami from J. Crew or something similar.

CELEBS WORKING THE TREND:
Nicole Kidman, Anne Hathaway

GET THIS LOOK:
LOW
dELiA’s Nadine Eyelet Dress, $35.50
www.delias.com
J. Crew Switzel swiss-dot cami, $88
www.jcrew.com

Brooks Brothers Non-Iron Dress Shirt, $89.50
www.brooksbrothers.com

HIGH
Andrew Gn Embellished-Shoulder Dress, $1,670
www.neimanmarcus.com
See by Chloe Scalloped Shift Dress, $360
www.neimanmarcus.com

4. TRIBAL
Liz: Tribal is an easy way to mix this season’s must have neutrals with bright fun colors. You can easily take a simple outfit tribal by just adding a few wood/natural bangles or a beaded/straw bag. Think classic shift dress, straight or a-line skirts done in black, white and brown graphic prints mixed with bright or earth-tone versions of colors such as reds, oranges, yellows and neutrals. Topped off with natural details such as wood, shell, bone/ivory, beading and straw. Splurge on one great item such as a skirt, which you can pair with a wife-beater tank in a neutral tone.

Jane: I love graphic bold tribal prints when they are incorporated onto a sheath dress or a simple tee. It takes an outfit from ordinary to extraordinary. You also don’t need to wear a ton of accessories with tribal prints because your outfit will speak for itself!

CELEBS WORKING THE TREND:
Jennifer Lopez, Miley Cyrus, Kourtney Kardashian

GET THIS LOOK:
LOW
Chico’s Tyana Bangles, set of seven shell, acrylic tortoise and mixed metal bangles, $34
www.chicos.com
Forever 21 Tribal Printed Harem Pant, $29
www.forever21.com

HIGH
Diane Von Furstenberg beaded Amman Macrame Mini Dress, $745
www.dvf.com

5. FLIRTY FEMININE ROMANTIC
Liz: Everything is coming up roses and ruffles this Spring and I love it. This is a trend that is easy to wear and so sexy, in a soft feminine way. To add some edge to the look you can add a rock and roll type shoe, which Jessica Biel did.

Jane: We were psyched to see the amazing Liberty of London for Target items back in stock, as they are so expensive looking (without actually being expensive at all). Designers from Rebecca Taylor to Valentino are all showing floral prints and feminine silhouettes. Try pairing a flowered dress with cowboy boots for a true young- Hollywood look. Tiered ruffled skirts done in mini or maxi lengths are everywhere from Forever 21 to Ralph Lauren.

CELEBS WORKING THE TREND:
Ashley Greene, Diane Kruger

GET THIS LOOK:
LOW
Liberty of London for Target Ruffle Halter Dress, $29
www.target.com

HIGH
Tibi Silk asymmetric maxi dress in exotic coral floral print, $485
www.net-a-porter.com

For more on Liz and Jane’s new site, head to www.shopafrolic.com.

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