Adrianna Papell Floral Silk Halter Dress

This gorgeous silk charmeuse halter dress by Adrianna Papell is the perfect blend of sophistication and fun.  When I spotted the vibrant floral pattern, I simply couldn’t look away.  The shirred waist and full pleated skirt hide a multitude of sins on any body type while the V-neck halter shows off a lengthened neckline.  Tiny yet tasteful beads and sequins add a touch of sparkle to this dress.  Wear it to your next cocktail or holiday party and you’ll be sure to stand out from the crowd. 

Adrianna Papell Floral Silk Halter Dress at Nordstrom for $178

Free People Precious Strappy Dress

The color on this dress is by far the prettiest blue I have ever seen. This strappy dress from Free People is slightly crinkled and embellished with beads at the bust and straps. It is 34" from the shoulders, so suitable for work and play.

Retail price of $108.00

Butterfly Dangle Earrings

This takes me back to a (scary) time back when I was in high-school, when butterflies were all the rage. They shown up in a multitude of lower back tattoos, skirts and shirts, and especially earrings. That time is upon us again, but not as imposing as before. Shana Logic presents these lovely butterfly earrings, with black butterflies and red beads adorning them. It’s not sickenly sweet, but not totally dismissible, either.

You Can Tie Me Up in This!

Seashells speak the language of summer and the sea, this belt by Mondo has taken elements associated with both to create a masterpiece. A cluster of pearls and beads is wrapped around a nautical black rope. This beach number is on sale at Yoox for $54. The only thing left to do is find a pair of flat sandals to match.

The Body Shop–Seriously

The freaking Body Shop? Is this 1995, you ask?  I mean, are we all back in high school, taking trips to the mall, swirling bronzing beads on our oily, adolescent faces with one hand, while holding frosty banana-strawberry smoothies in the other?

Sadly, no. We’re all here now, in this complicated world of 2007, but I AM intending to get retro on you guys. And I’m starting with The Body Shop. This place has revamped, retooled and in all other ways revitalized their makeup collections. We all know it’s the place for all your Ocean/Tobacco/Grass/Musk-scented  home-oils, but now the "Shop" is also your  go-to stop for glosses, bronzers and shimmers. I especially love their Spring/Summer shadow-cube with a frosty collection of pastels for almost any skin hue. And for a diamond-lit lip with mega-watt sheen, try their Crystal Sparkle Glosses–but be warned: the shine factor is so high, you’ll have to pass out sunglasses…