City Floral

Dress : Emily Farina (for similar see bottom of post) / Sunglasses : Karen Walker / Bag : Coach (similar) / Sandals : Sam Edelman (similar) / Lipstick : MAC

I have been in love with ruffles for a long time. Looking back at all the different collections and pieces I designed throughout my college career as a fashion student you can see just how obsessed I was with flounces, layers and feminine ruffles. Another thing I love is a bright, vibrant floral pattern. This dress combines both of those loves into one. I got this fabric years ago on sale and just loved the bright color & print and decided it would be a perfect simple and airy dress.

Bottom Brights

The heat in Philly lately has been nearly unbearable and it seems the only way to survive is immersing yourself in any possible body of water, consuming copious amounts of ice cream/fro-yo/water ice or holing yourself in air conditioning until September arrives. 

I offer another suggestion - bright, colorful printed bottoms. While these skirts and pants may not actually lower your body temperature you'll at least look 'cool'.