JORTS!

H-O-T for summer are the infamous jorts. Here's a few looks that are fab for a quick Sat throw on this summer! Easy breezy cool, what's better?!

Acne - Acid Wash Denim Shorts $240 Blue & Cream NYC
Joe's Jeans - Ex-Lover Burke Cut Off Shorts $128 CUSP

Blank - Studded Cut-Off Shorts $78 CUSP 

Current/Elliott - Scout Shorts- Bleach Out Night Destroy $182 Barneys

Current/Elliott - The Roll Short - Sun Shadow $204 Barneys

AG - Race Ex-Boyfriend Shorts $138 Anthropologie

Paige Denim - Jimmy Jimmy Cut-Off Shorts $130 Piperline

Gap - Destructed Jean Shorts $24.50 Gap

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PAIR YOUR DENIM WITH SOMETHING LIKE THIS.....

Wildfox - Leopard Love Top $78 Otte NYC

Gucci - Ballet Flats $360 Bluefly
I think this top is great with a pair of cut off denim shorts and even better with black "preppy" style flats. Unexpected and keeps it interesting!

La Mariposa Puebla Blouse  $34
(Completely love mexican shirts!)
Patterson J. Kincaid - Oversized Antique Lace Tee - Black $88 Revolve

DVF - Sahara Wide Bangle $62 Blue & Cream NYC

DVF - Beaded Sweater Kimono $790 Blue & Cream NYC
I mean I'm loving both these pieces! The lightweight kimono look is fab for spring and this bracelet is so fun and super reasonable for DVF!

Elizabeth & James - Maryl Cut-Out Heel $375 Otte NYC

Elizabeth & James - Zip Back New Cohen Shirt  $225 Shopbop 

LOVES and this comes in that bright hunting orange too sold at Neiman's but not online yet!
(6/4 update: Just saw this E&J hot pink number entering NM Last Call!)

Get Caged In!

I don't know if you'll remember those YSL cage shoes from LY (last year) but they were in all their ads for months (see left). As is often true, the world of fashion has trickled over to the world of home design. I recently went to market and felt myself gravitating towards these caged chairs, likely because of seeing them all over the place with those YSL shoes...and nearly buying a pair of b/w Chanel booties that were to die for but sadly killed my feet and thus are not in my closet. Loooooove these home pieces! Keep your eyes out for the cage!

Toms is on a ROLL

Toms keeps churning out new styles and colors and every time it just gets better. Sometimes hard to wear, but if you're ever in doubt throw on some skinny jeans/loose rolled up jeans/distressed jean shorts and you're sure to have a killer outfit with an Austin-vibe.

When Did College Wear Get So Cool??

College wear is soooo much cooler these days. I walked by the SMU (Go Ponies!) bookstore and was shocked and loving the new looks colleges are putting out these days. Very trendy cool!

Safari Chic is baaaaack

Safari Chic is all over the place right now. I took this photo at Neiman's today. I just love the way they styled this look that will give you utterly the chicest office wear in your building. Taking cues.

CoCo on Cable

I saw on CNN that Conan O'Brien will be hosting a late night show on TBS! I don't think many saw that coming. It was predicated that he would go to Fox, but apparently they didn't want to lose their late night syndicated TV crowd. Even Conan said, "In three months I've gone from network television to Twitter to performing live in theater, and now I'm headed to basic cable. My plan is working perfectly." What's great about this, it that I can hear him saying it. At least he will be back on the air, that's the good news!

As for NBC, once the baby boomers want to go to sleep earlier Jay will be down in ratings. In my opinion he definitely doesn't have the younger generations support. Then again, this whole thing has been pretty ridiculous in my book.

Roma's Custom Boots

If you're in the market or even if you're not, Roma's boots will wet anyones appetite once you've seen a custom pair of these cowboys boots. You literally customize everything on these from the stitching and patterns to the sole color and shape of the toe. The store doesn't look like much but they produce excellent craftsmanship. Ask for Gonzolo, he's a gem.

Word of advice, do your research on what type of boot you want before you come in so you can get your foot measured and the boot ordered on the first visit. Usually takes between 4-6 weeks. Well worth the little wait!

Roma's Boot & Shoe Repair 
4343 West Northwest Highway
Dallas, TX 75220-3832
(214) 902-9510

The Stars are Shining on the "New" Highland Park Village

I heard the other day that Banana is out and Louboutin is in so I dug a little deeper and have found out some more exciting news for the Village. The theater will be opening back up this fall new and improved. I'm thinking updated Magnolia but with a restaurant inside run by the former Abacus & "Top Chef", Tre Wilcox. Also apparently YSL and DVF are looking at opening boutiques as well. HEAVEN!

See below articles with more deets:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-peppard29_0329gd.ART.State.Edition1.4c7df69.html

http://dallas.bizjournals.com/dallas/stories/2010/03/01/story1.html?jst=pn_pn_lk

http://www.hpvillage.com/