Navy: The New Neutral

Yes, the color navy has been around for quite some time, but it has become ever so prominent this spring and summer. Consider taking this classic color and replacing it for the oh so standard black that currently resides in your closet. Navy actually flatters more skin tones and is just as sophisticated at black. Navy is a practical neutral and very easily paired with almost any color combination.

Consider a navy blazer as an investment piece. This is a great look that can take you from day to night. It works in a corporate setting as well as a after dark! Put it with skinny work pants for day and change into a pair of shorts and wedges for evening!

Ditch the LBD and take a leap to the LND! I love a navy dress because it works well for so many occasions! This is one of my favorite colors to wear to a wedding. The LND can be easily dressed up or down. Color really pops when integrated with the blue! Yellow is the most complimentary color the navy. A chunky yellow necklace will add the ultimate haute style to your outfit. Also consider yellow flats or an oversized yellow envelope clutch. \

A navy top will ensure that you are ultimately chic for summer. I adore a navy top because it can go well with your white pants as well as most shades of skinny colored denim. The look is more elegant than that standard white tee. The blue hue also pairs perfectly with a colored pencil or mini skirt!

Go navy this summer! It's the new black!

Joie

Since its inception in 2001, Joie has successfully filled a void in the contemporary market. Unlike other brands, which are classification driven and offer single items such as denim or graphic tees, Joie provides the modern, fashion savvy customer with a global wardrobe. Though the company got its start with signature cargos, today it's best known for offering feminine tops, dresses and cashmere sweaters. The Joie concept has always been "Casual, Comfortable and Luxurious." Therefore, each piece that is designed encompasses a balance of these three elements...one cannot exist without the other. Headquartered in a loft in downtown Los Angeles, the goal is to continue success while progressively evolving the brand.

We have selected our favorite pieces from the Joie line to carry in the store. These include silk tops, every day soft tees, and classic summer dresses. The tops can easily be thrown on with a pair of our Rag and Bone jeans in all different colors or one of our newest BB Dakota skirts! Our metallic Dolce Vita gladiator sandals are the perfect finish to a summer chic outfit! 

Alice & Trixie

Anna & Alice is proud to carry Alice & Trixie, a collection that embodies the essence of bohemian glamour. The line boasts artistic designs and loads of color! The designer, Angela Taylor George believes that when a woman wears something she loves, she radiates. She designs for the woman that is feminine, chic, sexy, and most of all confident. With such vibrant prints, Alice & Trixie has attained a loyal following which includes international tastemakers and celebrities.

The great thing about the line is that is appeals to a vast audience with something for all ages. The prints and styles are highly transitional and the bright colors are sure to make any woman feel like the ultimate fashionista! The dresses can be worn to a garden wedding or an after work happy hour. The line offers geometric patterns as well as every day solids. Pair the blousy silk top with black pants for work or white pants for summer cookout.

With the designer's inspiration drawn from her travels as well as pop culture, Alice & Trixie continues to create dynamic, signature prints in modern styles to remain true to the brand DNA by pushing the fashion envelope.  

Make A Statement

Don't be shy, bring a wow factor to your outfit! A statement necklace has become a must-have accessory! Not only for an elegant occasion anymore, you can even pair with your favorite tee. Not only has a chunky necklace become a popular item, it can also be an inexpensive way to dress up your outfit. The popularity of a statement necklace has been around for the past few seasons and has proven that it's here to stay! Here are a few ways you and mix and match to look fabulous! 


You can almost always add some bling to an open neckline such as the v-neck or a strapless dress. This gives you the opportunity to add texture and color! This might be the most simplistic way to add in your statement necklace. Keep in mind that a shorter necklace can be more flattering on these types of necklines. Try to keep it slightly above the neckline or just below.


Do collared shirts bore you? Add a shiny necklace around the collar to add some pizzazz to your every day work attire. With a higher neckline, you can go for a longer necklace. It may seem like a bit much, but statement necklaces can also complement ruffles, pleats or sequins tops. 

Introducing Jay Godfrey

New York-based designer Jay Godfrey is the founder and creative director behind his eponymous collection of sleek, sexy and sophisticated designs. Perpetually inspired by the chic New York woman, Godfrey’s goal as a designer is to meld the classic tailoring techniques of Savile Row with modern silhouettes and luxurious fabrics. The result is his distinctive contemporary collection of dresses and separates that accentuate the female figure.

Godfrey realized his dream of becoming a designer while working his first summer job at Hugo Boss. He studied finance at Montreal’s McGill University in order to gain a grounding in business and accounting. Upon graduating, Godfrey headed to Wall Street and worked for Citigroup. While learning the finer points of finance, Jay’s goal of designing a collection led him to Parsons School of Design. An internship with Oscar de la Renta fine-tuned the young designer’s style and technique, and helped him determine the ultimate Jay Godfrey woman.

We have tons of new arrivals from Jay Godfrey including an amazing yellow and gray ikat halter dress that is perfect for a summer party or cocktail hour. Dazzle on a red maxi that can be easy dressed up for an elegant event. We are loving our one shoulder kimono sleeve Godfrey dress in magenta! We also carry Jay Godfrey classics and basics with a touch of style such as our royal blue blouse with cut out sleeves! Our newest arrivals are selling quick, so come play dress up with us! 

Trendy Tunics

The tunic is a piece that we are seeing everywhere and on everyone! Probably because it flatters almost all body types! It can be dressy or casual and with summer right around the corner, we are seeing tunics of all colors, adorned tunics and even the beach cover-up tunic! As the warm weather arrives, here are a few ways to look totally chic in a tunic!

To dress up a tunic, look for a shear or silk material. A chiffon tunic is not only breathable, but very comfortable! Silk tunics can be equally comfortable and are also appropriate for dressier occasions. If you go with the chiffon, you can layer a light weight tank under it. When you're looking for a more formal look but are free to do away with a blazer or suit, try a loose blouse-style tunic with three-quarter length sleeves. You can pair this with a pencil skirt and a pair of wedge heels for a stylish and contemporary look. 

Go flirty by putting your tunic over leggings and adding a pair of wedges. They also look great over skinny jeans! If you go with a wild print, stay classic with the jewelry. If your tunic is solid, you can play around with color!

For a more urban and sporty look, try a sleeveless tunic and pair with gladiator sandals. You can even layer on a sleeveless denim vest to go ultra hipster. Add small gold bangles up your arm and you are good to go!

Hot in Hudson

Hudson denim has been hot on the scene for a while now! Known for their signature flap pocket, this Britain rooted brand is loved everywhere from across the pond to right here on the east coast. Hudson is known from everything to the basic bootcut, to the oh so chic cropped colored skinny jean! You can go crazy and sizzle in their snakeskin wash or stand out with colors like the mustard yellow!

Our celeb friends can't seem to get enough! You can catch Jessica Alba in your latest gossip magazine wearing the Nico in Lemon. You can see the star of The Hunger Games, Jennifer Lawrence on the cover of Rolling Stone also wearing the Nico in the original denim wash. A-listers and stylish individuals alike are drawn to the lavishly comfortable fabric, leg lengthening fits, and the famously flattering flap pockets in the back.

This jean is perfect for every day wear or dazzle in the color trend. You can go neon or traditional.The Hudson mission is the live a full, passionate and independent life and create positive energy; to share that energy and empower others with it; and to build community in order to affect change.

Lucky for you fashion forward individuals, we have just put out all the colors you can ever want in the store! Pair these with one of our soft and basic tees or a trendy Amanda Uprichard top! Hurry, before we sell out of your favorite colors!