Go Big Red

Oh how far we've come, self. From a staunch enthusiasm for black on black, and moody outfits, and high buttoned collars, and now to a fire engine red monochrome beautiful look based on none other than Mirsolava Duma. There's no collar to be found on the Paul & Joe Sister silk elephant print shirt and nothing but chic about the Gucci cropped wool pants. Accessorizing after Miroslava, I paired it with a classic pair of half-frame Ray Bans and a chili pepper looking Isabel Marant boho chic necklace set. The shoes are Alexander Wang and they add just a touch of athleticism to this otherwise classic look.

SXSW

This is what I'd be wearing if I was at SXSW this weekend. Alas, I was not there. In my industry (advertising) only the few and the proud (not unlike the Marines) get to go. But a girl can dream, can't she. I read that Fiona Apple was playing there (!!). But you know what? I can at least mentally prepare for what it would be like by lining up a sweet little cowgirl-like outfit like this. The highlight of it is a choker by Lanvin with black ribbon ties. It's naughty and nice. Who knew! The dress is by Paul & Joe Sister, the epitome of cutesy. While this brand tends not to be friendly to shorter females, like myself — I proudly hover just at 5'3", they are worth taking to a tailor because the fabrication and the prints are fabulous. Finally, the boots. They are by Fiorentini + Baker, one of my personal and absolute favorites. They do tend to break the bank, I'm sorry, but they are totally worth it. So, not sorry. I own a pair very similar to these and they are a work horse of a boot that look better the worse you treat them. Beat them like the horse that they are! Don't be shy! I'd accessorize with these sweet lassies. A rather dainty yet punk-inspired Philippe Audibert spike bracelet in a sweet rose gold. A classic pair of Stella McCartney aviators, and a completely appropriate Aurélie Biderman Hook 'Em Horns ring.  

The Bold & The Bright

Marc by Marc Jacobs color block dress, $600, DKNY leather strap sandals, $120, Paul & Joe handmade small beaded bag, $315

TRENDING: The Fringe Movement

It's becoming more and more apparent with the rising availability of fringe wardrobe options that this is fast becoming more a Summer 2011 trend than the originally intended Fall 2011 (as seen at Isabel Marant).

It was only a matter of time that the full Native American trend was completed by the introduction of FRINGED items, since we've already been rocking the Turquoise & Gold (remember that post?).

Items listed include:

Michael Kors fringe suede leather mini skirt, $300

Paul & Joe Pogo tasseled bag $565

Sam Edelman suede fringe ankle boots (in tan), $225

images courtesy of vogue.com, net-a-porter, zappos.com