Yoga Chic

I'm a huge fan of Yoga. I prefer Vinyasa Flow myself, but no matter what your practice preference is, you will love these new Hard Tail yoga pants and matching tie dye tank.

The pant is black everywhere you need it to be and then there's the cutest fold over top. The top can go from yoga class to a rock concert if you throw on the right jeans.

I think my practice may improve with this new gear. See you in class!

Top: http://www.shopverucasalt.com/shop/detail.asp?id=3239
Bottom: http://www.shopverucasalt.com/shop/detail.asp?id=3242

Wear your Politics

Are you getting all fired up for the democratic convention? Do you love the GOP? Or are you just a huge fan of your right to vote? Either way, it's easy to show your support these days by wearing your favorite candidate or party!

Halle Berry is a huge suppporter of Barak Obama and shows it wearing this T: http://www.shopverucasalt.com/shop/detail.asp?id=3130 shop online!

Hayden Panetierre will vote this year and shows it off: http://www.shopverucasalt.com/shop/detail.asp?id=3128

I heart Barbie

Did you ever flip on the TV set to a bad Donahue episode and see the Woman who had something like a million surgeries to turn herself into a human Barbie? I did, and let me tell you; she went a little too far....but I still love Barbie and think it's fun to channel her spirit in a less painful way.

Check out these Barbilicious items for the Summer!

1. Malibu Earring- definitely something Malibu Barbie would wear. http://www.shopverucasalt.com/shop/detail.asp?id=3375

2. Barbie T- Barbie loves to wear things with her name on it http://www.shopverucasalt.com/shop/detail.asp?id=3254

Gladiator Style

It may not be ancient Rome, but these sandals are just what you need to make it throught the summer. Gladiators are better than the average sandal because they provide extra support strapped to your foot. They look oh so cute too.

What's the best way to wear this summer trend?

Throw them on with your shorts and a t-shirt or go super simple and wear with a dress. You can really wear your gladiators with just about anything. I say stay away when wearing jeans, but that's just me.

My favorite:http://www.shopverucasalt.com/shop/detail.asp?id=2508

Why go Wide?

If you scan the tables at any good store, you are bound to come across several varieties of this season's favorite trend in pants: the wide leg. Several friends and clients come to me with the same questions: Why go wide? What do I wear on top?

Here's the answer and reason our favorite trendsetters are bouncing around Hollywood in this new look. Wide legs balance out your hips. Most women's bodies are naturally curvy; a wide leg creates symmetry and makes for a more pleasing line.

As for the top, wear something tight to balance out the look. Show off your little waist with a banded top or a body skimming top with a belt.

Try these: http://www.shopverucasalt.com/shop/detail.asp?id=2124

Fit that Fanny

Jeans can be tricky. Let's face it, you practically have to be an expert to figure out how to get the right fit. That's where I come in. Follow only 2 fool proof tips and guys will be drooling over your backside in no time.

1. Buy your denim just a little tight.

You don't want to cut off circulation anywhere but the average jean has room to give. If you buy them fitting perfect or a little big; chances are you'll end up with a drooping backside.

2. Fit for your body, not the trend.

It's not rocket science. If your body is super curvy, your best bet will be a jean with curves. Try a wide leg to balance out those hips. No curves? Create them with a straight or skinny leg, and go for a flap pocket on the rear to create more of a booty. Somewhere in the middle? A bootcut jean is your classic but be brave and try a bell bottom or a high waist (see my suggestions below.)

Skinny
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Curvy

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Average

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Flip Flops are not Heirlooms

Let's talk flip flops. You wear them to the beach, pool, lake; you traipse around the city in them because they feel oh so good in lieu of your heels. It's so nice to show off that pedicure and let your tootsies breathe! Ok- those are the good things.

On the flip side (pun intended) they are gross little dirt traps. They get embedded with sweat, dirt, and sand. Ewww!

I'm not saying you should forgo the flop, just replace them every year. I usually get 3 pairs each year. When the season ends, toss them into the recycle bin and move on. Another expert tip: if you choose to don a white pair, keep them fresh with a little Soft Scrub.

My favorites:

http://www.shopverucasalt.com/shop/detail.asp?id=2804

http://www.shopverucasalt.com/shop/detail.asp?id=2808

Confidence SATC Style

With Sex and the City on my mind as well as every commercial, billboard, and newscast I see; I have to ask the obvious question. How do Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha always look so fabulous?

Sure, a plethora of Manolo's and Choo's help any ensemble look fab; but what is it that makes them look fabulous in a bright yellow blazer with shoulder pads? (the same one you tried and saw Big Bird staring back in the mirror.)

Confidence is the answer my friends.

I know it sounds cliche but this is the cold, hard, truth. If you want to set a style trend: do it, just don't have regrets. You may make some mistakes, (see SJP's hat at the London premier?)

but that's ok. Put on your funny hats, mismatched belts, and tallest stiletto's. You can wear anything, just throw your shoulders back and strut down the street!

For simple SATC style: Check these out

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