Just in time for the holiday season, Butter London has announced their Holiday 2011 collection. There are 3 great, unique colors in this limited edition collection that you will put on your must have list.

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Fairy Lights is the first color in the collection and in case you did not know faily lights are what the British call small white Christmas tree lights. While it does not look like a white light, it definitely has a holiday feel to it. Fairy Lights has a metallic chrome formula so it will look like a rosy pink foil was applied to your nails when you wear this polish. This is the perfect color to show off your holiday spirit but it also is a great color that will be perfect spring and summer, allowing you to definitely get a lot of wear from this color. Remeber this and the other Holiday 2011 colors are limited edition so make sure you hurry out and buy yours today.

A Tart With A Heart is a nice way of saying a hooker with a heart or gold or a fallen woman with a kind soul but for some reason Butter London associates  this phrase with the holiday season. In any case, the color of this polish is amazing. It is a pale pink glitter with a bit of grey to tone done the girlishness and add an edge to the polish.  This is another color that is perfect for the holidays as well as will be a great shade to wear in the spring and summer.

Besides being the third ( and best  shade in my opinion) Butter London Holiday 2011 color, The Black Knight  is also the name of a beloved character from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. This polish is a black base with pink, blue, silver, and black suspended in it. This reminds me of Christmas lights at night as they twinkle in the darkness. I love this color and will definitely be buying this shade

Fall and Winter are a time when bright and vibrant colors disappear from nature and things begin to look drab and gloomy. One way to bring back color into your world is with clothing. One of my favorite articles of clothes are wrap dresses and for the Fall / Winter season ASOS has some really great colorful wrap dresses to choose from. The great hing about these dresses is that for the msot part all of them are less that $75

The ASOS Wrap Dress With Bow Detail comes in red, navy, and nude and is a must have dress.  Mini in length with a deep V-neckline, you can wear this dress to work or out at night though you may want to wear a camisole under the dress for work due to the V-neck. The sleeves of the dress are slim and elbow length so they will not interfere when using your arms with typing or any other activity. The cross waist tie with oversized  bow detail is very slimming on the waist line. Another detail that makes this a very figure flattering dress is the shirred waist in the back of this dress.

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Also with a bow is the ASOS Wrap Dress with Tie Waist which is available in Blue, Mustard, and Copper. This dress has a tulip skirt, making this dress very different ( in a good way) from most other wrap dresses. I love the wrap belt which allows you to tie the dress so the bow is either on the side or in the middle of the dress. The dress is most likely not going to be work appropriate but you can get much use from the dress by wearing it out at night.

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The ASOS Wrap Pencil Dress with Fitted Skirt is a more conservative dress so it is definitely work appropriate but it also is sexy so you will not look boring. You can definitely wear it for occasions not work related as well. There is a v-neckline but it is not as deep and plunging though if you think you are exposing too much cleavage, try a camisole or tank top underneath this dress. The dress is available in peacock, black, orange, or purple. I love all of the colors for this dress and you can not go wrong with any of them.

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Though pricier than the other wrap dresses, the ASOS REVIVE Sequin Wrap Front Mini Dress is a stunning wrap dress that is perfect for any party, including holiday parties that are just around the corner. This gold and blue metallic sequin dress in a zig zag pattern is short and has a plunging neckline making this very sexy. Since there is so much glistening detailing on this dress you should keep your accessories and footwear simple so there will not be competition with the dress.

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No matter the occasion,a wrap dress is the answer. They are figure flattering and sexy but many are also conservative enough to wear in professional settings as well. The best thing about these dresses though is that they are available in so many vibrant color choices that you will never look drab and boring in a wrap dress.

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A summary of the top 5 fashion trends to expect to see in Spring and Summer 2012. These five include : 1) romantic silhouettes done in textures and fabrics 2)  making old new again with retro eighties meeting modern 3) tribal prints both loose maxi dresses and fitted dresses mixed with metallic still being popular 4) Leather shorts, blazers , and even loose flowing pants 5) bright bold colors

The excitement for all the new Spring and Summer nail polish colors are in full swing, and  thoughts of winter 2011 are  nowhere on the immediate radar.  China Glaze though,   is giving us a sneak peek of what to expect from them with their Winter 2011 Let It Snow Nail Polish Collection.  Like most of their other collections, this one is 12 colors. There have not been much released in terms of details but from the pictures it looks like the colors are a mix of cremes, shimmers, and glitters.

It looks like the majority of the colors are a glitter or a shimmer with only 4 of the colors being a creme finish. The creme colors are : Holly-Day ( a deep evergreen ), Velvet Box ( a rich dark burgundy), Winter Berry  ( an orange-red ), and Poinsettia ( a red  maroon ). The remaining 8 colors are either a glitter or have a shimmer to them though without full bottle swatches it is a bit hard to tell if a few of the colors are a glitter or a shimmer.

I am very intrigued to learn more about Twinkle Lights which looks like it is a  gold glitter with fleck of what I think are red and green in it. Snow Globe  also looks to have red and green flecks in a possibly white shimmer base. Glittering Garland looks to be a similar base color to Holly-Daze but has white or silver glitter in it. Tinsel Town looks to be a true glitter, in fact it looks like little pieces of tinsel are in the polish. I am not certain but I think that Champagne Bubbles, Ring In the Red, Blue Year’s Eve, and Icicle are each a shimmer polish though they may be a glitter.

Enjoy the swatches of the China Glaze Let It Snow Collection that will be released in September 2011. As we approach the launch date and more details and swatches are released there will be more information about these colors.

Clogs have been around for centuries and were originally created for workers to protect their feet at the farm or the factory. Over time though clogs have become fashionable and mainstream. Top designers like Chanel and Louis Vuitton have put models in these shoes to prance down the runways in Paris, Milan, and New York. As the shoes have become more fashion than function the look of clogs has changed drastically but the common ground for all clogs is that they are comfortable, slip on shoes though currently designers have stretched this definition a bit and created clog sandals that has a strap that needs to be buckled. Most of these new clogs have wood heels and stapled or riveted uppers which are common to a clog.

The Tuleste Market Brooke Rosette Clog Wedge Sandals are a high wedge sandal with metal rosettes on the ankle straps. The neutral color leather uppers make these sandals a great shoe for summer and will match almost everything. Though the Brooke Sandals have an ankle strap, they have rivets along the sidewalls like a traditional clog shoe.

tuleste market Brooke Rosette Clog Wedge Sandals

The Ash Vicky Crisscross Clog Sandal is another great wooden shoe with studded sidewalls. This shoe is more of a sandal than a clog and a great all around shoe. I love the crisscross straps and double buckle closure. This clog sandal is available in black and in natural.

Ash Vicky Crisscross Clog Sandals

The Giuseppe Zanotti High Platform Clog Sandals is a 5.5″ high sandal with 2.5″ platform. Like a classic clog the base is a solid wood and the uppers are attached with studs. These are the perfect shoe to wear with a maxi dress.

Giuseppe Zanotti High Platform Clog Sandals

The Diane von Furstenberg Flynn Clog Sandal resembles a clog the least of all the shoes mentioned. It is a great sandal with sidewall studs like a clog and does have a wooden heel but the overall style and shape of the sandal does not resemble a clog. The Flynn is rather easy to slip on and off since it has an elastic sling back strap.

Diane von Furstenberg Flynn Clog Sandals

All of these  great clog sandals are perfect for summer outfits especially if you are going for a retro 70s look.

A swimsuit is something that most people only have a few of,  so they are constantly in rotation for wear. One way to expand your swimwear wardrobe is with a reversible bathing suit . Wearing a reversible bathing suit gives you two suits for the price of one. Even better are reversible two piece suits where not only do the tops flip over, the bottoms do as well. These type of suits actually give you 4 suits in 1.

The Marc by Marc Jacobs MJ61262 Reversible Tie Shoulder Maillot One Piece Swimsuit has an asymmetrical neckline that ties at one shoulder. The pattern of the suit is a colorful zig-zag pattern with a contrasting color trim. The suit then reverses to a solid color suit with contrasting trim that ties on the opposite shoulder.

Marc by Marc Jacobs – MJ61262 Reversible Tie Shoulder Maillot (Pure Blue)

Even though it is a one piece suit, the Volcom Tiki Streeky Reversible Swimsuit has many cutouts and an open back. This vibrant print suit has ties at the sides, back, and neck making this suit as close to a two piece as possible. The reverse side of the suit is a sold black.

Volcom – Tiki Streeky Reversible One Piece (Multi)

The Vitamin A Silver Swimwear Minx Flipside Reversible Ruffle Halter is an update to the standard animal print pattern. The halter top style top is white and gold animal print with a hot pink trim while the reverse side is solid pink with a peek of animal print around the edges. The bottom of the suit is reversible as well so this suit is a 4 in 1 combo. If you want a top that does not have as much coverage there is a triangle top of the same pattern.

Vitamin A Silver Swimwear – Minx Flipside Reversible Ruffle Halter (Minx)

Tropical prints are a big trend this season as well as bright colors. The Lole Tropic Triangle Reversible Two Piece Swimsuit captures both of these trends. Available in many colors, and priced very affordably, this is a must have suit for this summer. The bottoms of the suit are reversible as well so you will get so much wear out of this suit.

Lole – Tropic Triangle Reversible Halter Top (Scuba Leaf Combo)

I love that there are so many options when it comes to picking out a bathing suit and that there is a reversible suit for everyone’s taste and desires. You can get a sporty suit perfect for playing at the beach in, a sexy bikini that is great for tanning, or a suit that fits somewhere between the two extremes.

Shorts are the perfect choice to wear on a hot day when it is too hot for pants and you do not want to wear a skirt.  To be specific, a walking short is the best choice when it comes to shorts because they are long enough to not expose too much of the leg. Walking shorts tend to be not as casual as other shorter shorts so they can be worn for so many occasions, day or night.

A pattern short is a great change from the usual look of a basic short and a print top.   The Milly City Shorts are fun and bright floral print cotton shorts with yellow flowers all over them.  Wear these shorts with a simple top and a pair of wedge sandals and you are ready for any activity.

Milly City Shorts

A good basic everyday, goes with everything, short is the J Brand Houlihan Cargo Short that comes in both black and white. Personally I am drawn to the white shorts but the black ones are equally as great. The Houlihan Cargo shorts are a washed cotton twill and are on the longer side compared to other walking shorts.

J Brand Houlihan Cargo Shorts

The Jen Kao Phantom Tie Shorts are a very unique short because they are detailed and intricate. These short have an asymmetrical hem, side draping, and an attached pleated waist tie. Since these shorts are so detailed you will want to keep your top to a minimum and let these shorts shine.

Jen Kao Sand Phantom Tie Shorts

One of the biggest trends for this year is wide leg pants and this look can be seen on shorts as well. The Vena Cava Weimer Culottes Shorts are nude color silk-chiffon ultra wide shorts with metal bead charms at he waist. These shorts are more formal that most, so they perfect to wear at night.

Vena Cava Weimer Culottes Shorts

No matter the occasion, there is a great knee length walking short available. These shorts are perfect for spring and summer 2011.

While OPI’s  Fall 2011 Nail Polish Collection Touring America is highlighting all of America, China Glaze is concentrating in New York City with its Fall nail polish. The China Glaze Metro Collection is made up of : 3 shimmers, 7 cremes, and 2 glitters. There are a wide variety of colors in the Metro Collection so there should be at least one color that captures your interest. All of these colors are trendy and will be perfect for your nails or toes this fall. Since the polish will not be out for a few more months, there are no actual bottles to swatch so the colors will have to be analyzed  with  the pictures released.

Skyscraper- A navy blue with a hint of a purple undertone Glitter
CG In the City- A Purple/ Grey / Silver  Glitter
Urban Night – A plum purple with a hint of red undertones Creme
Brownstone – A brick red Creme
Street chic – A  grey beige (greige) Creme
Traffic Jam – A magenta pink Creme
City Siren – A berry red with a slight orange undertone Creme
Concrete Catwalk – A dark grey Creme
Westside Warrior – An Mossy Yellow Green  Creme

Midtown Magic -   A dark deep purple Shimmer
Loft-y Ambitions – A deep raspberry Shimmer
Trendsetter – A Mustard Yellow Shimmer

This collection will be released in July which is a bit early for Fall but will give you plenty of time to analyze and decide on which of these colors you will want to buy.

To buy any or all of this collection click the link China Glaze Metro Collection

The brand Furla has been around for over 80 years but it has really been in the last 30 years or so that the brand has really taken off.  Furla is known for their exquisite handmade handbags made from the highest quality Italian Leather. These bags are elegant, feminine, classic in style, and technically detailed. Even  though they are pricey, you are assured that the bag will stand up over time and will look just as great in a few years as the day you bought the bag. One of the styles of bags that Furla is best known for are their shopper bags. A shopper bag is a great style of bag if you tend to need to carry a lot of items with you.

The Anemone M Shopper is a crocodile print leather shopper bag that is a gorgeous blue grey color with contrasting brown trim around the top. Flat bottom feet protect this bag when set down so there will be no damage done to it. Something that makes this bag a bit unique is that it has a twist closure, while most bags zip or button closed.

Furla Handbags – Anemone M Shopper (Marang)

The Furla Carmen Shopper is a fun and casual bag. Available in 4 colors: black, white, green, and purple, this is a great everyday bag to carry.  I love the crinkle texture of the bag and the handles that are woven through the top of the bag. The bag has a magnetic closure  and interior pockets so your contents can stay very organized.

Furla Handbags – Carmen L Shopper (Avacado)

A white bag of any size is something that every woman should have at least one of. A shopper style bag is not a must but the Furla Anthea bag is a classic bag that will take you from year to year and never go out of style.  The Anthea is a smooth leather bag with twist lock closure and interior pockets to keep everything organized. If you are not comfortable with a white bag though, you can get this bag in black.

Furla Handbags – Anthea East/West Shopper (Zenzero)

Most Furla bags are all leather but the Furla Bahia bag is a canvas bag with leather accents. This is my favorite of all of the shopper bags. I love the colorblocking on the bag and the colors are perfect for spring and summer. There is no top closure for this bag but the design of the bag stays closed on its own.

Furla Handbags – Bahia L Shopper (Naturale Acai)

Spring is a time when the temperatures can  fluctuate immensely  from one day to the next as well as from  hour to hour  in the same day. It is a little hard to dress for such changes but a great solution for this problem is to wear a shrug. Winter Kate, the clothing line created by Nicole Richie, has a amazing collection of shrug cardigans that are trendy as well as practical for temperature fluctuations.

A shrug is a short piece of clothing ( usually a knit ) that is open in the front.  Most have  sleeves that are made from the same piece of material as the back and the front. While the majority of shrugs are usually very short, tending  to stop towards the top of the ribcage, the Winter Kate shrugs are longer and could be considered a cardigan.  All of the Winter Kate shrugs that I have seen actually are called a shrug cardigan.  The reason that they are called a shrug and not a cardigan though is that a cardigan has some sort of closure from top to bottom and a shrug tends to be open or have a very minimal button to hold it closed to a degree.  These shrug cardigans are perfect for because they will  keep you warm when you need to, are not heavyweight so you will not get hot too fast, and are easy to remove or put on when the temperature changes.

The Winter Kate Condor Shrug is a sheer pale mint green silk shrug with lace trim. The sleeves are elbow length and have open plackets, exposing the majority of the arms. The shrug has an asymmetrical hem as well. Since this is so delicate and exposing, this is not a practical shrug in terms of giving you warmth when needed It is best to wear this as a fashion shrug. It is a great choice if you are wearing a strapless dress and want to cover your shoulders.

Winter Kate Condor Shrug

If you prefer a more practical shrug, the Winter Kate Flying Fox Floral Shrug is a great choice. This shrug cardigan has an all over abstract floral print and single button top closure. The dolman sleeves are ruched at the shoulders and the cuffs. To break up the pattern a bit, the top of both the shoulders and the back are crocheted.

Winter Kate Flying Fox Floral Shrug

Sticking with a floral pattern is the Winter Kate Floral Condor Shrug. This shrug cardigan is identical in style to the regular Condor Shrug but has an all over floral pattern as opposed to the solid color and lace combination.

Winter Kate Floral Condor Shrug

My favorite of all the shrug cardigans is the Winter Kate Tamarin Floral Shrug with Neck Tie. This shrug does have an all over floral print but what makes it unique is the shawl collar with long neck tie. You can wear it untied, tied like a men’s necktie, in a bow, or many other ways. This is a vivid red shrug cardigan so it will brighten up any outfit.

Winter Kate Tamarin Floral Shrug with Neck Tie

Whether you are looking for a practical and trendy shrug or just something that will make an outfit pop a bit, Winter Kate is the go to brand for shrug cardigans this spring and summer of 2011.