I know you don’t wanna even THINK about fall right now, but the truth is, September is just weeks away. The good news is, very soon you can start experimenting with some of the coolest trends this month’s fashion mags are featuring. I’m most looking forward to wearing big boxy plaids with cowlneck sweaters (like the look Adam Lippes sent down the runway for fall):

Statement accessories:

Metallic flashes (that aren’t over-the-top) like this skirt by Abaete:

And all the pretty dresses!

Ah, why is it that the trends that recycle are never the right ones for me? I’ve been catching up on Season One of Mad Men and coveting the full skirts, nipped waists and va-va-voom silhouettes of the late 50s and early 60s. But instead, the latest clothing craze to make a reappearance hails only from the early 90s (isn’t there a rule that you have to wait at least two decades before bringing back a fad?)

I vaguely remember hypercolor shirts — clothing that changed color, depending on your body heat — from my high school days, though I don’t remember them being particularly in vogue with upperclassmen. It must have been the middle schoolers running around trying to collect strategically placed handprints from the opposite sex. To refresh your memory, check out this ad from Gennara, the now-defunct makers of the “Meta-morphic Color System”.

American Apparel has reintrodued the hypercolor t-shirt, and from the glowing reviews on their site, it seems to be a hit:

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All those stuck in a stuffy cubicle have dreamed of the day they could break free! Thank goodness Michiel can der Kley designed this amazing compact workstation for Gispen.

In another lifetime I was completely one of those who worked in a very boring looking cubicle, you know the ones with the gray felt and high walls. This would have been a welcome sight! van der Kley designed Globus originally for the corporate office but than saw there was an interest for it in the home, cafe and other lobby areas. You can now use it with your Xbox or even hook up a tv! The “ball” opens in the center to reveal a comfy swivel chair and a sturdy pull down board for your laptop. When not in use it can be closed, locked and with the convenient casters, easily moved from one area to another! Genius! I just love the sleek style and the comfort factor which might just equal more productive employees! Tell your boss you are really thinking outside of the box, actually I would say “ball”! At the moment it is only available in white, but can’t you just see it in fun, eye-popping colors? I am confident in saying this would make those long lay over waits in the airport much more bearable!

Is this something you could see working in yourself?

For the past three weeks, it’s been Project Runway and Christian Siriano fever at the Bluefly offices as we prepped for the launch of PR’s fifth season and Christian Siriano’s exclusive Bluefly collection, which launches Thursday, July 23rd (that’s tomorrow, people!). When you get a sec, hop over to Bluefly.com and check it out.

The collection is very Christian – jackets, skinny pants, skirts, dresses, tee shirts, with strong ruffled details… so it’s no surprise Christian bought boyfriend, Brad Walsh the ruffle-panel Burberry top he wore to the Project Runway Season 5 Wrap Party.

Check out more pics from the party here.

I love bird-themed objects. Clothing, bags, jewelry and even home decor strike me as particularly special if there is a bird motif to be found.

I’ve created an outfit that plays into a few of my current favorites:

1. Bold use of color
2. Whimsical, slightly vintage-looking touches
3. Birds!

Besides all this, the absolute best thing about this outfit is that every piece is available at Forever 21 online.

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StyleFeeder and ideeli are making it easier than ever to accessorize your summer. For the remainder of the season, ideeli will be giving away hot designer items, just for StyleFeeders.

The current giveaway has two fabulous clutches up for grabs: a bronze Harley clutch from Botkier, valued at $465, and a mirrored silver version from Jalda, with a retail price of $470.

All you have to do to enter the giveaway is become a member of ideeli (there’s no fee to join), the members-only shopping community offering privileged access to luxury lifestyle brands (the latest and the hottest handbags, jewelry and more) with prices up to 90% off! Join now for a chance to win one of these beauties, as well as a chance to win one of 20 1st Row Memberships (which gives you a better shot at scoring the best loot during sales!)

If you are like me, you not only like picnics because they mean outdoors, relaxed time, sun and play, but also because they involve good food, friends, and lots of nice gadgets to play with. Needless to say that I am a huge fan of anything I can find to make my picnics colorful and tasty. I like to feel as if I were dressing up a nice table outside.

You do not need much. A good picnic basket, some plastic containers that are easy to pack, a blanket, an umbrella, and a few picnic chairs. It can be done near a tree by a river, at the beach, or at the top of a mountain after an enjoyable hike.

To give you a few ideas, here are a few of my favorite items. Perhaps you can find some good ones for yourself too. For some ideas on what food to pack, check out my latest post on La Tartine Gourmande.

And let’s enjoy the good weather, time out and picnics.

Plenty of baskets to choose from:

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It seems like just yesterday when Project Runway took over the Bluefly offices for the Season 4 Finale. Models were everywhere – yup, Jaslene from America’s Next Top Model was camped out in our reception area waiting to be seen for the Fashion Week casting – while the contestants were sequestered in our work space as our Merchandising Manager worked in secret with them on the shoes that would accompany their Fashion Week collections.

Then, as if they’d never been here, they left for Fashion Week. The show at Bryant Park was incredible. Victoria Beckham sat front and center with Heidi, Michael and Nina wearing divalicious oversized shades while the finalists’ models stomped down the runway, and of course, by now you know Christian Siriano took the top prize. Tonight, the madness starts all over again! Check our Project Runway page every Thursday to shop the winning look, score Bluefly loot and much more… and of course, I’ll have fun fashion recaps for you right here.

Okay, so not everyone’s got a job like Carrie Bradshaw’s that allows for naked arms in the dress code (let alone access to the Vogue closet) but if you do, the blazer vest is literally the coolest way to keep your look professional and comfortable in the summer months.

[photo from Sex and the City: The Movie (courtesy of Melcher Media/Collins) by Craig Blinkenhorn © MMVIII New Line Productions, Inc.]

For a little personality, belt it the way Sarah Jessica Parker did in the Sex & the City Movie. And if you just can’t do bare arms in the office – or the air conditioner’s set to arctic – go for a cropped blazer vest and leave it open over a cute blouse. You can always rock it sans the blouse when you meet up with the girls for after work drinks – just please make sure you’re wearing clear deodorant.

Hey, Tastemakers…you already know that Greenloop stocks the best of the best in eco fashion on the web and now’s your chance to enjoy the sustainable style revolution for less! Greenloop’s Annual Summer Sale is happening now through July 21st, and it is one of the best times of year to get in on our incredible selection of eco chic organic cotton, bamboo, hemp and recycled clothing. Save up to 70% on some of the best eco-apparel and accessory brands around…Stewart+Brown, Loomstate, Edun, Peligrosa, Vy & Elle, Jack & Marjorie, Toggery, Del Forte, Pi Organics, Linda Loudermilk and so many more. We will be adding new items all week long, so shop early for the best selection!