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Let's just start off with how fabulous the summer collections have been so far! I am at a point where I would die if I saw one more piece that I almost fainted over. (Yes......the fashion is really that good right now!)

The spring/summer 2010 collections are really bring the pretty back. The florals, the bows, the bustiers, the ruffles, the sheer fabrics, and all of the gorgeous gorgeous draping. For me, the major designers who I think absolutely owned it this season were: 3.1 Philip Lim(every season with him is to die! Invest girls!), Lanvin, Givanchy, Christian Dior, Nina Ricci, Alberta Ferretti, and Balmain. And that is just a short list. The glorified sequin trend is still here but is getting a lot lighter. The mini dresses are mini and the maxi dresses are even more daring with their high splits. I think you'll see a lot of femme fatale inspiration. Below will be a quick list of contemporary designers that I love and are great choices if you are just starting to add a little upscale pieces to your collection.

Elizabeth & James (After 3 years, this line continues to always be my favorite to shop. Feminine, grungy, sexy, and all around fabulous is the only way I can describe E&J)
Rebecca Taylor
McGinn (try on a size larger then usual. Very tiny line but it's adorable.)
Leifsdottir (just gorge)
Velvet (It's comfortable chic and at a good price point and you can even find the line at anthropologie)
Alice & Olivia (I used to adore this line and then I think they had a couple bad seasons but as of right now I am all about them again!)
James Perse (best t's ever)
3.1 Philip Lim (back when he was affordable. His line is always HOT!)
TIBI (I either love or hate their collections. Usually a tailored look. I do have a ruffled dress from them I love though. But I do recommend it)
D&G (obvi)
Robert Rodriguez (hot)
Loeffler Randall (love)
Vince (best sweaters ever. Pricey but well worth it)

All these lines should be available to you at your local Sak's, Bloomie's, Nordstroms, and also at your local higher end boutiques. Most pieces are shipped in with each piece in every size. It's okay though because the store will look up a sister store and if they have it in your size there they will ship it right to you or to the store if you chose. Sizes in these lines usually run small or just right. NEVER try on a 0 when you know it's not getting over that ass. I grab 0's all the time and come right back out to get 2's or 4's. If you do not have anything near you that you can go look at these collections, you can always shop online. Net-A-Porter, ShopBop, Singer22, and more will definitely have what your looking for. Happy Summer shopping. *I forgot to add.....the lingerie look is very in so just be careful to do this correctly. You don't want to look like it's halloween. Ohh and P.S. Juicy has the HOTTEST black leather short shorts. Amazing

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