Weekend Cool: Memorial Day '09

I still don't have plans for Memorial Day but either way, I know what I would want to wear. Whether you're going to a summer barbecue or to the beach, the options are endless.

My favorite summer piece are my denim cutoff shorts. Try a pair like these destroyed cut-offs from American Eagle ($34.50) with a button-down shirt (Splendid Gauze Button-Down Shirt, on sale for $64) and some Ray-Ban Aviators (on sale for $80.10) and you'll look casual cool. As you can see in the post below, this is my go-to outfit.

If you want a dressier option, go ahead and try this season's big trends--the maxi dress and gladiator sandals. Forever 21 has a variety of affordable maxi dresses. I like this simple Kayza Maxi ($24.80) paired with these Lovely People Teeny Sandals ($98). The sliver wedge gives you a little bit of height and the studs are a great addition. Keep jewelry to a minimum with a few gold bangles for a goddess-feel and you'll be ready for the Memorial Day festivities.

Enjoy your day off!

Beauty Bag: Mani/Pedis

It's summer and the mani/pedi season has begun. No matter the time of the year, I usually paint both my nails and toenails with my staple dark polish, Essie's Wicked.

But I've begun to branch out into lighter and brighter colors for the season and here are my current faves. I just tried Essie's popular "Ballet Slippers" last week and absolutely loved it! I can understand why women love the pale-pink color-- it goes with everything.

My other favorite color for the season is OPI's "OPI Red." Red is of course a classic nail color and this version is the perfect red that will look great with your summer sandals.

Can I Graduate?: Shoes for Graduation

There are three days left until I'm officially a Syracuse University alum and I'm getting excited about the big day. Since I'm going to covered in an ugly navy gown for most of the day, my shoes have to be rockin'.

So I took a trip to DSW last weekend and found these amazing Steve Madden peep toe heels! I'm a huge fan of the nude colored shoes this season and the added ruffles near the toe make me feel extra girly. What do you think?