Belts and Bangles

Heat may force you to keep your hair up and off of your neck, but rest assured that you don’t need to sacrifice style for comfort. Here are some cute summer hair trends for you to try out to stay cool and pretty. Braids All kinds of braids are in this summer. Fishtail, unicorn, textured, crown and French braids have been seen all across runways. The best part is, these looks are always pretty and can be as simple as you want. You can go with something easy like a messy fishtail side braid, …

The warm weather is finally here! If you’re anything like me, you’re ready to head to the beach. Before you jump in your car and head for the coast you have an important decision to make: what bathing suit  will you wear? First, take a look at the swimsuit you were planning on wearing. Has it faded? Is the elastic all stretched out? If you said yes to either of these questions, it may be time for a new suit. You’re in luck, the styles this season are classic and there’s a look for everyone. …

In a world where fashion seems to mean the higher the stiletto, the better, it’s refreshing to know that being stylish can also mean being comfortable. Rather than wearing heels to work and having to ease sore feet into tennis shoes for the commute home, fashion-forward folks might consider incorporating clogs in their year-round wardrobe. No longer just the traditional wooden shoes worn by the Dutch, clogs allow the wearer to make a chic statement without turning their back on the catwalk. Dating …

I talk a lot about big fashion houses here at Belts and Bangles, but recently I’ve been getting into smaller design houses turning out big ideas. While talking to a New York friend of mine about our friend Irene, she put me onto a line called Bedford Street Laundry. The style is definitely a trip (we’ll get to that in a second) but what initially endeared me was the story of its inception. Bedford Street Laundry is named after an actual laundry service of the same name operated by lead designer …

Celebrities are infamous for making fashion statements when they are in the spotlight, and celebrity weddings typically follow suit. The past several years, however, have seen a return to the classic and understated for many celebrity brides and grooms. Wedding day choices for those in the limelight have become much more personalized and sentimental. From traditional music to retro-inspired gowns, A-list weddings have taken an understated turn for the better. Personal touches that reflect the individuality …