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Gypsy: (n) somebody who has a nomadic or unconventional lifestyle

One of the most popular trends at the moment is the vintage Bohemian chic look and the brand Jen’s  Pirate Booty is one of the leader’s in this fashion trend. Unlike other brands that may have a few pieces of a collection with a Boho Chic feel or just the current season done that way, Jen’s Pirate Booty has devoted their entire design aesthetic and principal to encompassing this look and feel.

Jen’s Pirate Booty can be described as a bit of gypsy meets bohemian meets pirate. The designer, Jen Rossi, travels the world to gather materials and design ideas that portray the nomadic free spirit lifestyle. Jen takes all of these ideas and fuses them with a west coast California vibe making them fashionably, trendy, and most importantly laid back and chic.

You will find a wide array of clothing with this brand. Cotton and sheer cotton gauze are popular materials used for the clothing though you will also see plenty of lace and satin polyester used as well. Loose fits,  flutter sleeves, ruffles, and cinched waists are perfect examples of finding gypsy boho pirate looks. You can wear the tops, tunics,  and shorter dresses with an equally boho chic bottom or even with a pair of jeans to mix up your styles. For the longer full length dresses they will look great with a pair of cowboy boots, sandals, or whatever footwear you feel is appropriate.

The majority of the Jen’s Pirate Booty clothing are simple solid colors and the large selection of long Maxi dresses are no exception. The Premlata Tube Dress in River Blue or Black is a great staple dress to own. You can add colors with your shoes or accessories and will look great with a fitted waist length or cropped jacket over the dress when the weather cools down making this a year round dress to wear.  If you want a more free flowing dress but still want to keep it floor length, the Margarita dress that comes in many solid colors as well as tie-dye patterns is a great choice. This too can be worn year round with a jacket or sweater thrown on over the dress in cool weather.

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Skirts are a large percentage of the Jen’s Pirate Booty line. The  Jen’s Pirate Booty Drifter Skirt  is a hand dyed lace cotton crochet shirt is a great skirt if you are wanting a sift ethereal look. This skirt is neutral so it can be worn with so many different colors and styles. If you want something that shows a bit of a sexy side then the Jen’s Pirate Booty Spinner Skirt is a great choice. This wide band wrap skirt can be worn so that it gives you full coverage or shows off a leg.

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Not all of the Jen’s Pirate Booty Clothing is long skirts.  There are plenty of other styles of dresses and skirts as well as tube tops, long sleeve shirts, and even accessories. There are also plenty of patterns to choose from as well.

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If the clothing did not scream gypsy meets boho chic meets pirate enough already, the cleaning instructions will emphasize this point even more. “hand wash in the ocean. hang from a palm tree or lay to dry in the sand. peace, love, and happiness.” One thing to keep in mind is that the majority of the clothing is one size fits most.

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If you are in search of a lightweight, ultra-feminine dress with ruffles dress to wear this summer then the Club Monaco Andrea Dress is the answer.

The Club Monaco Andrea  Dress is a scoop neck  dress in a lightweight wrinkled cotton voile and has lace and pintucking  throughout the dress. There is a 4 button closure at the top of the dress so you can wear the dress buttoned up to whatever degree you would like to do so.  A drawstring at the neck allows you to wear the dress as tight or as loose as you would like and the drawstring at the drop waist creates a definition in the dress. Elastic at the bottom of the sleeves  makes it easy to wear the sleeves at full length or pushed up without worrying about them constantly falling down. The bottom hem of the dress has ruffles, silk chiffon panels, and embroidery which add to the feminine look and feel of this dress. Since all of the fabric is thin and sheer, there is a slip dress lining so there is no worries of the dress being see-through.

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Club Monaco Andrea Dress

This is a casual dress perfect for your normal weekend activities like shopping, brunch, or sight seeing. You will want to wear the dress with a neutral or soft color sandal or wedge shoe.

Summer is a time to be carefree and have fun and what better way to show off these feelings than with a bright and colorful ruffle bikini.

The Rooftop Cabana Swimsuit is a summer must have. This casual and flirty two piece swimsuit is so bright and cheerful. I love bright bands of ruffles at an angle creating an illusion of height. The ruffles cover the entire front of the top and bottom of this bikini while the back of the bottoms is a baby blue and the top has string ties. The colors stand out but at the same time work so well together. The suit has a bit of a retro feel to it but at the same time is so modern. This really is a must have summer swimsuit.

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Rooftop Cabana Swimsuit

Now that Memorial Day is behind us the unofficial beginning of summer is here. With summer come many parties, some of which may be a wedding or other formal celebration.

The ADAM Ruffle Tank Dress in peach is the perfect summer dress. It is soft and feminine in shape and color but has some unique detailing that gives it a bit of an edge to it as well. The entire dress is made up of tiers of ruffles creating a soft elegance but the edges of these ruffles are frayed which not only takes away a bit of the softness but it gives the tiers some dimension. A self tie bow at the waist adds to the femininity of the dress and creates a defined waist giving you a very nice shape. I love that the dress has straps so there is no worry that the dress will slip down. You can wear the dress with a similar color shoe or be bold like the model in the top picture and add some color to your outfit.

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ADAM Ruffle Tank Dress

Spring and summer are a time when sudden rain showers can just pop up and you need to be prepared. While you can carry an umbrella around with you, you do carry the risk of forgetting it somewhere and not having it when needed. The perfect solution, especially when it is not too hot out, is a trench coat. By wearing this type of coat you will stay dry and warm. Many women shy away from a trench coat normally though because they tend to be shapeless and masculine in looks but the truth is there are plenty of great trench coats that are stylish and trendy.

The Tibi Bow Trench Coat is a great coat if you are looking to stand apart from the crowd. This Terra Cotta (also available in Khaki ) coat is a mid thigh length trench coat that has a feminine cut due to pintucking at both the front and the back so it flatters your shape. In terms of detailing, the Tibi Bow Trench Coat has tie and ruffle trim at the collar and neck adding a unique style to this coat. 3/4 Length sleeves also add a great detail. I love that while this is not a traditional trench coat color, it is bright enough to draw attention but at the same time is a color that will compliment so many others, allowing it to match so much of your closet. Since this is a short trench coat, keep in mind the hem length of any skirt or dress you wear with this coat. You will want to make sure that the base hem is longer than the coat to avoid the appearance that you are not wearing anything underneath. In terms of tops to wear with the coat, you will want to stay away from bulky, sleeves because they will not feel comfortable under the Raglan sleeves nor will they look good puffing out from the bottom of the sleeves.

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A white dress is the perfect summer staple for your wardrobe. With the exception of a wedding there really are no restrictions as to where you can wear this color. There are so many different styles of white dresses from ASOS and the best part is that they are affordable, with most being less than $100.

A white dress does have a few downfalls that you have to be aware of. You must put careful consideration into your undergarments with a white dress since they most likely will show through.  Be aware of the weather making sure to have an umbrella or a coat to throw on when it rains so you do not expose yourself if you get wet.  A white dress will show all dirt and stains so avoid wearing white if you are going to be in a dusty or dirty setting. Be prepared to have to launder your white dress after every wear.  As long as you think ahead though you can wear a white dress and look fabulous doing so. There are many perks to white as well : it shows off so well against a tan, it makes you look pure and innocent, and it complements all skin tones.

The TFNC 60′s Style Lace A-Line Mini Dress is a modern dress with a vintage feel to it. The elbow length sleeves are made up of a mod looking lace pattern and the back is open and exposed so this is not a dress to wear if you can not go without a bra. This is a dress that is perfect to wear for drinks or dinner with friends.

TFNC 60′s Style Lace A-Line Mini Dress

A casual white dress perfect for brunch or weekend errands is the Lipsy Dress With Frill Front And Tiered Hem. This dress is loose fitting and frilly so it is great for those scorching hot days when you try to have the least amount of fabric touching you. The mesh flower embroidered neckline and the two tiers of ruffles at the bottom give this dress a soft and feminine feel and look to it.

Lipsy Dress With Frill Front And Tiered Hem

You can never go wrong with a maxi dress. The Oasis Cutwork Halter Maxi is a deep v neck halter dress with cutout detailing along the front and skirt part of the dress. A shirred waist complements and enhances your figure.

Oasis Cutwork Halter Maxi

I love the one shoulder look for dresses, especially when the one shoulder is dramatic. The Lipsy Structured Dress With One Shoulder is the perfect dress for an evening event. It has a strong frilly shoulder to draw attention and the ruched panel on the opposite side of the waist creates great balance for the dress.

Lipsy Structured Dress With One Shoulder

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Alice + Olivia was first launched by Stacey Bendet in 2002 and has been successful ever since. The brand offers beautifully made vintage styled clothing that has been the it brand for many of their followers. The clothing line concentrates in form fitting clothing that both flatters and enhances.

This spring and summer Alice and Olivia has come out with some of the most spectacular ruffle and maxi skirts and dresses that you are sure to fall in love with . Lets take a look of some of the hottest styles for this year.

Alice + Olivia Leighton ruffle v neck skirt is so perfect. A fine mix of boho and chic.  This dress features a v neck along , that is sleeveless and draped. The top features wonderful ruffles all the way up. This is so gorgeous that I cannot resist it.

Alice + Olivia Leighton Ruffle V Neck Dress

Alice + Olivia Daisy v neck dress is much like the Leighton but much more subdue. This dress is fab and perfect for just about any occasion. Look at the fine details of this dress. I love it.

Alice + Olivia Daisy Ruffle V Neck Dress

Alice + Olivia Faux Wrap dress. This is light and airy. Features a faux wrap look and pleats. This v neck silk dress is adorable.

Alice + Olivia Faux Wrap Drape Dress

Alice + Olivia Jeanie Bustier Dress. This leather and silk chiffon dress is a mix of boho and style. This is a young styled dress with a wonderful pleated multi layered skirt

Alice + Olivia Jeanie Bustier Dress

This is just a small example of what makes Alice and Olivia so hot. If you have not taken the time please check out their whole collection.

Ruffles are usually seen on the hems of dresses and skirts but one of the biggest trends for 2011 is to wear shirts that have ruffles at the neck. Ruffles at the neckline have been around for centuries, just look back at portraits from Elizabethan times and practically everyone from men to women to children wore some sort of ruffles around their neck. The interpretation of this look is nowhere near as extreme as it was back then, in fact the ruffles of 2011 are quite demure and reserved compared to the past.

The Parker Ruffle Long Sleeve Top is a semi sheer silk shirt with bell sleeves, soft ruffles at the sleeves, and layered ruffles at the neckline. This great shirt also features a tie at the chest for closure of this shirt. I love this shirt and think it would look great with pair of shorts and heels or dress pants. It is easy to pair this shirt to make appropriate for work.

Available in Black or White the Joie Jenna Ruffle Blouse is a casual shirt that has cascading ruffles at the neck and bust. This shirt also has a tie and the neck that can be left untied if preferred. A semi-sheer blouse that is perfect to wear when you want to be casual but still look well put together.

A very feminine pink shirt with ruffles is the Boulee Ruffled Top . This shirt has voluminous ruffles that will most definitely draw attention your way. A button up shirt with decorative gold buttons makes this shirt a step above casual. Pair this shirt with a simple dark jean and heels and you are ready for a night out.

A feminine and flirty sleeveless ruffle shirt that can be worn alone or layered under a cardigan or jacket is the
Fifteen-Twenty Sleeveless Ruffle Blouse in Blue : Fifteen-Twenty Women. This 100% shirt is a deep blue shirt that looks great with dark jeans.

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Club Monaco is known for their young and hip designs and for most of the past decade they have become known for their black and white signature colors.   While originally an independent Canadian company, Club Monaco is now a division of Ralph Lauren Corporation.  For the past couple of years now they been really focused on renewing their brand and reaching a larger and younger audience, especially in the U.S.  As part of their marketing campaign  they have begun adding brighter hues into their lines to compliment their more traditional neutral tones. By taking their ques from fashion forward Europe,  Club Monaco is always ahead of the curve in their designs and collections, often being one of the first to introduce a certain or look into the US markets.  This year their ruffle skirts , shirts and dresses are no different being a hot commodity ahead of the fashion curve.

Ruffles , pleats, and frilly designs this year are a big fashion trend for women. This year is all about being feminine and lady like.  2011 is also about taking retro styles and making them hip once again. Ruffle clothing are a classic and elegant style that dates back to the early days of fashion.

The Club Monaco Coleen skirt is cute spring summery navy skirt for work or out for dinner.  This skirt can be worn both casual or dress. It is also in the traditional Club Monaco dark hue, which is highly sought after by their fans and followers.

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The Club Monaco Ogla Tulle skirt is a really feminine skirt that is a lot of fun and sexy.
Club Monaco Olga Tulle Skirt

Club Monaco Georgia Dress is very young  and stylish. Its a graphic dress with a nice lined sheer look that is also popular.

Club Monaco Georgia Dress

Club Monaco Melody Sheer Sweater is super cute and will go great with either jeans, dress pants or a skirt.

Club Monaco Melody Sweater

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For me polka dots always put a smile on my face. I really do not know what is is about them but I have always been drawn to dots ever since I was very young. Even today I have dots on my dishware. As much as I like dots though, for some reason, I do not have too muck clothing with dots on them but I have been on a quest to find some great dotted clothing for Spring and Summer 2011. I am particularly looking for some great polka dot dresses because I tend to wear jeans or shorts with a shirt and I am also trying to break that pattern. My favorite thing about all the polka dot dresses that I have found is that all also incorporate a second Spring 2011 trend.

The first dotted dress that I have found is the ROZAE R.N. Mixed Maxi Dress. The thing that I like the most about this dress is the mix of patterns on it. The top has a small band of polka dots followed by a section of shell shaped flowers then a vertical stripe section at the waist   ending with a polka dot skirt. The other factor that draws me to this dress is that it is a maxi dress which are high on my spring 2011 shopping list.

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Another polka dot dress that I really like is Club Monaco Georgia Dress. This is a navy blue with white dots sheer dress that comes with a slip lining so there is no worry about having to find the right thing to wear under the dress. Since it is sheer it will be a great dress for summer as well.

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The  Alice + Olivia Lulu Polka Dot Dress is the most feminine and girly polka dot that I have found. Not only is it pink but it has a three tiers of ruffles at the bottom and lace at the v-neck top.  This though is not a dress if you need to wear a bra because the dress has an open back.

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The Marc by Marc Jacobs Day Dots Dress is very different from all of the other dresses. It has multiple colprs of overlapping dots and is more casual than the others. The only think I am unsure about with this dress is the shoulders since they are so pointy. Perhaps though they will lay down a bit when worn and washed.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Day Dots Dress