Mani Pedi - Color Club Lava Lamp

i don't think i've had a pedi pic all summer!  i definitely haven't been hiding my toes but the right opportunity hadn't presented itself.  i am trying to get my last hurrah in before the summer comes to an end and it's time to cover the toes again.  what better way to celebrate the warmth than with a neon orange!  Color Club's Lava Lamp is just what the doctor ordered - especially since the weather in NY has been on the cooler side.  while i don't mind the break from humidity, i did miss beach-worthy weather this weekend.  there aren't that many beach weekends left so i hope that the sun gets some inspiration from my nails and brings back some heat! (i hope i don't regret saying that!!). xo sesheta

Daily Outfit: Sun, Sky, and Sand

Look to nature for some color-pairing inspiration! I recently had myself a little week-long stay-cation at home. It was mostly spent hitting the beach and soaking up as much sun as possible. That's really all I need to re-energize and refresh...a bit of downtime to read, relax, and eat good food with good friends. These pics were taken prior...dressed in shades of the sun, sky, and sand I must have been subconsciously thinking about my upcoming walks along the shore and my soon-to-be vacation. I'm loving that this vintage classic of a skirt manages to stay timeless in a rich teal blue. With that, all it took was a burst of electric yellow and then all the details just came together.

PS Can't wait to share some snippets of my week off with you! xoxo Becca

(Crochet Flower Wrap worn as belt- MavenFresh, Skirt- Vintage similar, Tank- Old Navy, Sandals- Nine West, Denim Blazer- Anthropologie similar, Hat- Forever 21 similar, Bracelets- Anthro, J.Crew, & Vintage)

Daily Outfit: Rockin Raspberry Sorbet

I love that H&M has a (small) selection of band tees. But when I don't find what I'm looking for in my size, eBay is a fantastic back up. So I embraced the July heat and went with a Popsicle-inpsired color palette of raspberry sorbet all the while humming aloud Sheena is a Punk Rocker. Feather and chain earrings seemed like the natural choice to build on this girly but edgy look...and somehow it manages to be very office-appropriate too.  xoxo Becca

(Feather Wisp Earrings in Milky Peach- MavenFresh, H&M Ramones Tee- eBay, Addison Story Skirt- Anthropologie {last seen here}, Boyfriend Blazer- Urban Outfitters, Beaded Bracelets- Anthropologie, Sandals- Aldo)

Daily Outfit: Hothouse Weakness

Being the avid Anthropologie shopper that I am, certain products just seem to stick with me. I'm talking years after they are no longer available. I have a weakness for their colorful bedding...specifically several versions of a cotton quilt named Hothouse that I mulled over endlessly, but never actually made it home with one. They were vibrant and colorful with a patchwork mix of bold flowers and tiled prints...totally swoon-worthy. Now here I am looking over these photos taken last week on a hot day near a brightly colored flowerbed; I'm dressed in a tomato red/peony pink ensemble with diamond-print shorts and flower in hair...makes sense that the Hothouse collection immediately comes to mind. Ooh I can't help but think that I missed the boat on those Anthro quilts. Nah, there's always a next time.

(Thai Rosette Headband- MavenFresh, Shorts- Anthropologie, Bop Basics Tee- Shopbop, Boyfriend Blazer- Urban Outfitters, Cat Eye Risky Sunglasses- Urban Outfitters, Sandals- Sam Edelman, Bauble Bracelet- Metal Monk, Watch- Marc Jacobs) 

PFM Styling: Kyoto Japanese Maxi Dress, Take 2

Sometimes you have to celebrate a dress in style. Sesheta passed on this gift to me from Sugarlips, and wearing it beach-side seemed to be the perfect way to pay tribute. The sheer floating layers on the Kyoto Japanese Maxi Dress kept the look fresh in the heat. It was a gorgeous evening...the setting sun...the waves...and the dress caught the breeze just right. At first I wasn't sure how to make this piece work for me, but I was totally inspired by the bold print and decided to give it a splash of warm-weather glam. Vintage wooden bracelets, a sleek twisted ponytail with tousled waves, and dangling gold earrings are all I needed to easily go from walk on the beach to dinner date. Side note: I love going barefoot but it seems shoes just had to be required for dinner! xoxo Becca

(Mini Mandalas Earrings- MavenFresh, Dress- Sugarlips, Bracelets-Vintage & Metal Monk, Sandals- Dolce Vita)

PFM Styling: Sugarlips Kyoto Japanese Maxi Dress

i feel like Becca and i are officially bloggers now.  why do i say that? well, we have received our first freebie just for doing what we love best - styling clothing and blogging about it!! how cool is that?!?

we'd like to introduce you to the Kyoto Japanese Maxi Dress c/o Sugarlips.  i love this dress!! for me, the best part about this dress is the color combination.  i love the teal and shades of pink in the flowers.  i also love the play on length with the short slip underneath the longer sheath on top.  there are so many ways you can wear this dress but i chose to wear a hot pink bandeau underneath for a pop of color.  then i added some of my fave accessories at the moment - my nude pumps, turquoise studded hoops and bangles galore on my wrist.  i wore my hair in a top knot so that i could show off the full dress as well as keep cool.  though i wore this dress for a day at the office, it would be perfect for a night out on the town.  i can't even count the number of people who told me they loved my dress! it's one thing when you feel like you are looking fresh but when others notice it too, it just sweetens the deal! :) xo sesheta

P.S. the fun part about being a fashion duo is that Becca and i get to share the goodies!  i can't wait to see how she styles it!

(Hoops {coming soon}- MavenFresh, Dress - c/o Sugarlips, Pumps - Etienne Aigner, Blazer {not shown} - Vintage Diane Von Furstenberg, Bandeau-American Apparel )  

Freebie Alert: Elliptical Earrings

Woo-hoo, it's that time again ladies! Are we all enjoying the summer so far? We wanted to give one lucky reader the chance to win a pair of MavenFresh Elliptical earrings. You will be debuting a fresh color combo we call Sun Showers. A designer favorite, these eye-catching earrings are the perfect dose of everyday glamour.

How to enter and win: 

Step 1: Become an official follower of our blog by clicking the "join this site" icon on the right side of the blog page.

Step 2: "Like" MavenFresh on Facebook.

Step 3: Then, leave us a comment below or on FB when you have completed the above - and don't forget to include your email!

 We will be picking one winner using a random number generator. Contest will begin today and end Monday June 25th at Midnight EST. Winner will be announced on Tuesday. Good luck everyone!

To shop our other color variations available for the Elliptical earrings, click here. We are also excited to offer a promo code FRESHTREAT, good for 20% off your entire purchase, first time buyers only, valid until the end of June.

Daily Outfit: Ombre With a Side of Orange

Sesheta and I love the return of the tie neck blouse...it's so ladylike and classic. This vintage blouse was instant inspiration to my wardrobe. The ombre effect drew me in, and the huge drapey bow sealed the deal! I knew the subtle peachy-coffee tones would be perfect paired with a shot of bright orange and nude pumps. Oooh summer color combo alert! Soft pastels with a pop of color are shaping up to be the season's hottest pair. 

Ombre with a side of orange, please.

(Cafe Capri Pants- J.Crew, Tie Neck Blouse- vintage, Pumps- BCBGeneration, Nails- Mint Candy Apple Essie, Belt- Anthropologie similar, Gold Shoulder Strands- MavenFresh)

Daily Outfit: Maxi Layering

Last Saturday ended up being the perfect day for wine-tasting outdoors...and this long weekend wasn't too shabby either! This is the kind of weather for grilling and hanging out in the sun, which is exactly what I chose to do. I even made it to the beach (twice, yay!) A jersey maxi dress is my summer weekend staple. This faded black one is a blank canvas waiting to be dressed up or down with different accessories and shoes. Besides pairing it with a denim shirt and yellow 'n green accents for my trip to the vineyards, I've thrown it on over a bathing suit for the beach, and dressed it up at night with a neon pink belt and strappy wedges. What's your essential weekend staple during the summer? Happy Memorial Day friends!

(Shirt- J.Crew, Maxi- J.Crew similar, Belt- Gap, Sandals- Sam Edelman, Bag- J.Crew, Hat- Forever 21 similar, Olive/Green/Neon Elliptical Earrings- MavenFresh)

PFM Obsession: J.Crew 2012 Brights

Who saw the latest J.Crew catalog, raise your hands!!! Last night I was eagerly looking though the pages of January 2012, and I noticed something right away- pops of bright color were everywhere! I don't know if it's because we recently experienced our first days of cold bleak winter weather or if it's just that I am attracted to colorful things like a bee is to honey... but my current wardrobe is not exciting me as much as these goodies are. Don't get me wrong, getting dressed can be really fun when the temps drop... I love being able to layer it up with lots of different combinations. But ooooh... these pops of color are just so pretty! So let's daydream about colorful flats, polka dots and rolled toothpick jeans in vivid shades. It makes me wish Spring was here, pronto. Till then, why not just bring some brightness into our winter wardrobes?!!

1. Bubble Necklace 2. Blythe Blouse 3. Tillary Purse 4. Lucca Suede Sandals 5. Cafe Capri 6. Toothpick Jean 7. Cece Leather Ballet Flats 8. Polka Dot Popover

Daily Outfit: Eclectic Orange and Argyle

Can I please direct your attention to my favorite summer jacket...meet my Juicy Couture puff sleeve blazer. She has been in my life for 8 years, occupied my washer and dryer countless times, and I think she actually was my first ebay win for$25- can't even get over it! The color is a versatile staple and the fit will never be something that I tire of. Cheers to that! What's your amazing buy that you have loved for years and years? 

These linen shorts had to come out of the closet for a last hurrah before the cooler weather. I love that the print is reminiscent of argyle, or even ikat depending on how you look at it. For the final touch I slid on my bright orange bloom-adorned headband. It feels casual but gussied up at the same time! I am loving this color story, as you can tell by my big smiles.

(Allotrope Shorts- Anthropologie, Tank- Anthropologie, Juicy Couture Blazer- ebay, Thai Rose Headband- MavenFresh, Hammered Gold Hoops- Urban Outfitters, Skinny Studded Belt- Target, Boutique 9 Sandals- Bloomingdales)