Cinco de Mayo, one of my favorite holidays, is coming up manana! One of my earlier blog posts laid out some colorful fashion ideas for a celebratory fiesta, but I’ve got some new eye candy to help you through the midday doldrums. (How is it only Tuesday?!)
I’m loving the idea of this ruffly white dress from VaVa by Joy Han (on sale for $80, RevolveClothing):
I’d pair it with these to-die-for patterned Louboutins ($845, FootCandyShoes) —
How adorable would you look? If the shoes are too much (style- or -price-wise), consider these super-cool strappy flat sandals for an outdoor BBQ ($195, ShopZoe):
($198 at Shopbop — and, until May 5, you can get 15% off any purchase there with the code INTHEFAMILY — a true rarity! Shopbop rarely issues coupon codes, so use it while it lasts!) If you’re still leary of a head-to-toe look, scale back to a cute little embroidered top or tunic, jeans (white where appropriate), and killer sandals. I’m loving this J. Crew “Cozumel” tunic (although it’s in an awkwardly sheer fabric — what are you supposed to wear underneath!? I suppose you could throw on a bikini top and wear it to the beach but then it seems like a waste of a look…):
It’s $78 at J. Crew. You might also consider this adorable Calypso tunic ($135, Calypso Celle):
I’m eagerly looking forward to debuting it tomorrow night over some margaritas with my girlfriends! Lizzie Fortunato has some unbelievable, artisanal-quality necklaces that would fit the bill (fit the bib?!), including this heirloom-worthy “Palace in Pondicherry” piece ($425, CharmandChain):
If you’re not sure you can manage the bold bib deal, invest in these charming enorma-studs by my resident favorite, Bounkit ($330, Max & Chloe):
(Apologies for the size of the graphic.) I also think an 0ff-the-shoulder red or black dress would look amazing with this beaded Aztecan-looking clutch by Moyna ($172, CoutureCandy — save 15% off by typing in the code “Love” upon checkout):