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Short shorts can just as easily go very wrong as they can be beautifully right. The ones exposing too much skin or looking tattered, yeah, please toss those away. Instead, play with the right proportions and pair your shorts with a tasteful top to avoid a major faux pas and win major points for pulling off the risky look!
Build Structure with a Blazer
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Flowing Rompers Create the Right Silhouette
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Dress up High-Waisted Shorts with an Elegant Blouse
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Play Up Your Legs with a Covered Top
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These gorgeous, edgy accessories are popping up in stores, on stylish city girls, and all over fashion blogs. Typically done in a gold or brass finish, the necklace can be found in multi-layered, heavy styles to serve as a statement piece, or in more simple and delicate versions for an understated look.
Wearing this accessory is all about contrast. Try balancing the edgier aesthetic by pairing it with feminine clothing such as a silky blouse or simple blazer (like the one pictured above), and keep colors light with pastels, creams, and whites. Look below for our favorite examples of the trend, more tips on how to sport the style, and where to get one for your own wardrobe!
Topshop ($28) Urban Outfitters ($24)
Pair the spike necklace with another bejeweled, sparkly one for a glamorous contrast:
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Try a shorter, chocker style version that comes with shorter spikes:
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Use a comfortable sweater to contrast the metal spikes against a soft material, and layer the longer versions over a high neckline:
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A woman’s shoes have always been a key ingredient to her ensemble, and now they can be the most expressive and fashion forward as well. Designers like Alexander McQueen, Karl Lagerfeld, and Miuccia Prada have sent some of the most creative and innovative styles down the runway, including shoes where the traditional silhouette is dramatically altered; pairs with the heels made up of unique designs such as flowers, guns, and animals, not to mention pumps that skip the heel altogether.
Rocking a pair of these ‘Lady Gaga’ pumps may seem daunting at first, but we recommend working the look by pairing them with a simple cocktail dress. Here are some looks below that are sure to turn heads.
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We’re well into the summer wedding season, but it’s never too late to start planning the perfect outfit to stand the heat while looking pretty too. Whether it’s beach casual or black tie, here are some killer options for every wedding occasion.
Beach Casual
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Garden Party
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Black Tie
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Cocktail Chic
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Country Club
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Much of the produce at your market may be there all year long but in reality, vegetables and fruits have certain seasons when they are naturally at their best. With summer, comes some of the most delicious treats, like juicy tomatoes and sweet, plump watermelons. On your next visit to the grocery store, take advantage of the produce in season while they’re at their peak.
Blueberries
These sweet, juicy gems are perfectly ripe in late summer and pack in vitamin C and fiber. They’re known for being an excellent source of antioxidants, which help fight against heart disease and cancers. Look for powder-blue berries that are firm for the freshest pick, and make sure not to wash these until you’re ready to use them because you will get rid of the matte coating that protects them.
Make: Blueberry Crumb Bars
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Corn
May through September is the optimal window for fresh corn so you can enjoy these naturally sweet and buttery cobs all throughout summer. Look for ears that have snug husks, plump kernels, golden brown silk and are bright green.
Make: Summer Corn Chowder
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Cucumbers
The ultimate summer vegetable to use when you’re looking to cool down, cucumbers are a versatile ingredient and can be used in soups, salads, drinks and even sherbet. Choose firm (preferably unwaxed) cucumbers without soft, slimy spots or wrinkles.
Make: Cucumber Sherbet
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Broccoli
This low-carb veggie is a one-way stop for nutrients. Broccoli is a good source of fiber, iron, and has as much calcium as a glass of milk and more vitamin C than an orange. What’s not to like? Make this broccoli slaw for the perfect crunchy, tangy (it uses buttermilk dressing) side dish.
Make: Broccoli Slaw
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Watermelon
These plump melons are the epitome of refreshment in the summer heat. Look for a dark green melon that’s heavy for its size and free of any soft spots or scars. Roll the watermelon over and check its bottom, which should have a clearly identifiable creamy yellow spot (it’s where the watermelon sat while growing). If this spot is white or greenish, the melon was probably picked too soon.
Make: Watermelon and Cucumber Tonic
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Zucchini Blossom
Available for a short-lived period of time, the beautiful yellow zucchini flower is something to look forward to in the summer. Battered and fried, these crispy flowers are delicate and really quite lovely.
Make: Ricotta and Garlic Stuffed Fried Zucchini Blossoms
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Tomatoes
Tomatoes could not be more delicious and flavorful when in season. Search for tomatoes that seem heavy for their size, are soft when pressed (not mushy) and give off a garden-fresh aroma (if it’s ripe, you’ll smell it). Sliced tomatoes on mayo-slathered toast sprinkled with salt and pepper is the definition of simple and delicious. Or try this open-faced tomato feta sandwich for a saltier bite.
Make: Open-Faced Tomato Feta Sandwich
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Peaches
Peaches are particularly great because they can just as easily be part of your dinner as your dessert. A ripe peach should give off a sweet “peachy” scent and give a little when lightly pressed.
Make: Grilled Peach and Habanero Salsa
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Figs
With their mellow but distinct honey-like sweetness, figs are available for a quick season in the summer and for a second season in the late summer that runs into the fall. Raw or cooked, plain or garnished, figs are like wonderful bites of fruit candy. Choosing a ripe fig isn’t about its color, which varies among different types. Look for figs that are heavy for their size and soft. Avoid those that are very firm, very squishy or have any signs of milky sap at the stem.
Make: Fig, Prosciutto and Gorgonzola Salad
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Basil
This aromatic herb makes appearance’s in everyone’s kitchen at least once, but summer is the time it truly shines. Look for whole, smooth, aromatic leaves that don’t have signs of bruising and are bright green.
Make: Sicilian Pesto
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Zucchini or Summer Squash
Zucchinis are bountiful in every market in the summer and should be the same in your kitchen too. Also called summer squash, this versatile vegetable is wonderful when roasted, baked, pan-fried or eaten raw in salads. Buy zucchinis that are small to medium-sized, firm and free of nicks and cuts.
Make: Zucchini Goat Cheese Pizza
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I love statement necklaces; whether they’re bejeweled and adding an element of glamour to a look, or covered in studs for an edgy aesthetic, they can bring an outfit from boring to fabulous in the time it takes to fasten a clasp.
Although, a great statement necklace can be worth some splurging, it’s still possible to score these stylish pieces at reasonable prices. Here’s a list of statement pieces for under $100.
Ithaca Web Necklace ($78)
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Grotto Beach Beaded Necklace ($28)
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Spiked Beads Bib Necklace ($48)
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Congeries Necklace ($48)
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Sugar Coated Necklace ($58)
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HerHattan was lucky enough to get the chance to see The Latin Choreographers Festival this year (held July 12th-15th at the Dance New Amsterdam Theater), an annual showcase celebrating Latin choreographers, community, and dance. Founded in 2008 by experienced dancer Ursula Verduzco, this was the festival’s fifth year anniversary, and proved to be strong as ever. Verduzco dedicated this season to the memory of José Limon, a Mexican Choreographer who she drew inspiration from in designing the festival.
With nearly twenty different choreographers and many more dancers contributing to the performances, with different costumes featured throughout the show, each contemporary ballet and modern dance piece was both expressive and beautiful. Overall the talented, focused, and well-trained dancers delivered an entertaining and emotional show, with some performances keeping us on the edge of our seats, while others told deep stories with pure movement. Next season is sure to be strong as well, so remember to look out for tickets!
Scroll down for a look backstage.
(Photography by Rachel Neville)
A look backstage:
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With it being summertime, less is definitely more. Clutches are always a great “less is more” accessory.
The fashionable accessory can be found in basic versatile styles, or worn as the flashy statement piece. Here are our picks for stylish clutches, which you can continue to work into your wardrobe year round.
Achroma Angels Pouch ($58)
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Celine Lambskin Clutch Pouch ($470)
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Rebecca Minkoff Oversized Minaudiere ($295)
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Vela Clutch ($98)
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Claire Vivier Neon La Pochette Clutch ($145)
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Both on and off the runway, we are seeing the balance between keeping it sophisticated with a high neckline, while directing the eye to another great asset. The high neckline trend works for the office, or by using the balance method for a night out. Try balancing the conservative style with a backless cut, or miniskirt (showing off those gorgeous stems) or a sleeveless look to bring attention to those arms you’ve worked so hard for! All in all, a lady deserves attention for all the areas we work so hard to keep fit. XoXo
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Early this morning on the Today Show, Kathie Lee made a big announcement. The musical “Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson,” co-written by Lee and based on her book, will be coming to Broadway this fall. Based on a true story, the musical is about a 1920s evangelist and broadcast pioneer named Aimee Semple McPherson. “She’s the most amazing woman that I’ve read about or studied,” said Lee. “Scandalous beyond belief.” The musical will star Tony Award nominated singer actress, Carolee Carmello, as McPherson.
The show opens at the Neil Simon Theater on November 15 and previews will start on October 13. Tickets go on sale beginning August 20. Click here for more information.
Congratulations, Kathie!
