Take a Leaf Out of Her Style Book: Halle Berry

Halle Berry is the undisputed queen of summer time chic. Her easy breezy style is simple yet elegant and her accessories understated yet necessary. If you're anything like me you avoid wearing heels (I love them but as I get older I appreciate comfort more), so Halle is one of my ultimate style icons. In keeping with the crisp white theme in the Toni Braxton post below, I decided to highlight Halle's cutest flowy white dresses. Remember, this look was made for lazy summer days so grab a pair of stylish flip flops, designer sunglassess, a slouchy hobo bag and you're good to go!

My Picks!

Left to right: Disc Trim Pleat Dress, $22.50, www.wetseal.com; Rosegarden Lace Dress, $22.80, www.forever21.com; Karen Kane Eyelet Dress, $44.50, www.delias.com; Sackrace Dress, $44.50, www.alloy.com

Left to right: Linen-like Pinafore Dresses by Zuccaro, $106, www.edressme.com; Babydoll Sundress in Solids, $55, www.victoriassecret.com; Puella Gathered Smock Dress, $167, www.pinkmascara.com; Karen Kane Eyelet Dress, $118, www.shop.nordstrom.com

Though jewelry like pendants and earrings would really complete this look, don't ruin the shape of these dresses with belts or scarves. Also think about going makeup less if you can. This look is meant to be fresh from head-to-toe. ;)

THE BIG BANGLE THEORY

My latest obsession...BIG BANGLES!!! I saw these safariesque pictures in a recent magazine and just fell in love with the extra large arm decor. I recently purchased a lot of 1970's deadstock bracelets. I love the tribal feel of many of these. I especially like the painted and basket weave ones! If I can part with them, you will see them in the shop soon!

FASHIONABLE FLOWERS

Last weekend I went to the South Coast Botanical Gardens with my husband, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, niece and nephew. We had fun despite the almost 100 degree weather. My husband, Jeff and I love taking close up pictures of flowers. There are just so many details you don't notice unless you look really close. Jeff is a biologist, so he usually explains the different elements to me. Did you know that some flowers have both male and female parts? I included these pictures in my fashion blog because so much of what we produce is just a replication of what is around us. We weren't the first ones to create textures, patterns and color schemes. Jeff and I have an ongoing debate about which is more enjoyable to look at: man's creation or God's creation. This time...he wins! P.S. The last flower shown is in the most recent AT&T Wireless commercial.

Toni Braxton

Toni Braxton gets picked up by an SUV in Beverly Hilss Los Angeles, California on April 3rd, 2008.

When more than five people email me about a celebrity look, I try and follow through as soon as I can. My apologies for taking so long to post this Toni Braxton “Steal Style”… better late than never! White is such a clean and crisp look for summer and basic tops and shirts in white last for many hot seasons to come. Take a leaf out of Toni’s book and invest in a white shirt that’ll work perfectly with jeans in spring and shorts in summer. See below for my picks.

Steal Toni’s Style

Top: Crochet-trim blouse, $38, www.victoriassecret.com
Jeans: David Kahn Jeans 'Nikki K Pocket' Stretch Jeans, $158, www.shop.nordstrom.com
Pumps: Barbe, $69, www.piperlime.com
Sunglasses: Dior Cannage, $216, www.bestnuyeyeglasses.com
Bag: Modern Prada Style Utility Tote, $37, www.anyknockoff.com

Victoria’s Secret has some really cute summer dresses and tops online and many of which are on sale. Head over there now before they all disappear. My favorites are the day dresses.

SNEAK PEEK - LOTS OF 1970's Dresses

Here is a sneak peek from our latest photo shoot. You can expect to see these in the shop soon!