A Diva State of Mind

Nude pumps are the hottest trend of the Spring/Summer season. What I love most about nude pumps is that they go with EVERYTHING!  This means you can purchase a pair this year and not have to worry about them going out of style next year. Nude pumps are classy, sophisticated and sexy all at the same time. While they look great with all colors, nude will look extremely fabulous with navy and coral.

When I was younger, I wasn’t a fan of color;  my wardrobe consisted of black and grey. But once I started to explore the idea of adding color to my wardrobe, coral was a must have!

I was shopping at The Limited a few weeks ago and fell in love with a coral ¾ length sleeve jacket.  Ladies I promise, you WILL NOT go wrong with a coral jacket this spring season. It will look great paired jeans, dresses, dress pants and skirts. 

Coral looks great mixed with pale pink, nude, tan, brown and turquoise too.

For ideas on how to incorporate a coral jacket into your wardrobe, check out the looks below.

For a casual look, pair your coral jacket with skinny jeans and a fabulous pair of nude pumps (another popular trend this season!)

Step it up a notch by rocking your jacket with a pair of wide leg pants (I prefer heels with wide legs instead of flats as pictured).

Coral will look great this season with a pattern dress. For a day look, wear your dress and jackets with flats.  For an evening look, change into heels.

Rachel Bilson Look For Less:

• Aryange Nude Dress at coggles.com ($355). You can find other nude dresses at Topshop, Asos and Zara
• Misses Signature Stretch Sateen Collection Double-Breasted Jacket at Spiegel.com ($99).
• Steve Madden Russhh  - Nude at heels.com ($90)
• ASOS Quilted Suedette Lock Bag at asos.com ($27)
• Nine West Open Metal Sunglasses at ninewest.com ($38)

I’m not a huge fan of kitten heels (although I own one pair and don’t really like them) but they are definitely making a comeback. I prefer 4+ inches or flats, but if you can’t stand to walk around in heels and you’re tired of wearing flats all the time, you can be just as fashionable in kitten heels.

In the past, these heels came across as boring and “old,” but these days there are plenty of styles that are just as fashionable and fun as stilettos. Numerous retailers sell kitten heels including Nine West, ASOS, Nordstrom, and Target.

This holiday season, it’s not only about the dress and accessories, it’s also about the shoes!!!! A pair of shoes can make or break an outfit.  I know we all dream of wearing a pair of Christina Louboutin shoes one day, but until we reach that level of fabulosity with our footwear, here are some Nine West styles that are essential for the holiday season; they are definitely affordable and FIERCE, helping you put your best foot forward throught the holidays.

I like to call these my “Sex in the City” inspired shoes.  A satin shoe is essential for the holidays.  These satin Bowtie shoes from Nine West are FIERCE!  Compliment the shoes with a sexy black satin dress and you’ll be sure to stand out at any holiday party.  I’m waiting for my holiday party invites so I can show these beauties off! Currently 30% off at www.ninewest.com or in store.  Available in Black, Purple and Red.

Can’t go wrong with a bootie and suede! Dress these up with a dress or skirt, dress then down with skinny jeans or leggings.  Either way you can’t go wrong with the Phantom peep toe suede bootie!  They are great for fall; wear the peep toe out on cool nights and rock them with tights in the winter.  Currently 30% off at www.ninewest.com or in store. Available in Black or Purple.