Ok, I know it has been hot out and with it only being the beginning of July, it is just going to get hotter and hotter, which makes it difficult to dress for the office. Commuting on the NYC subway system offers lots of "don'ts" to critique. Just because it is hot out does not mean that you can wear a skirt up to you boo-boo. Now I know a lot of the girls that I have seen wearing clothes like that are younger and probably don't know any better, so I am going to give everyone a guide.

	Breezy, cool and respectable. Full skirt in solids, $19.99 at Victorias Secret
	I'm not going to add a link to this dress, but this is what you should NOT wear to the office. I actually saw a woman wearing something similar to this today.

Summer is usually all about the short dress, which is all well and great for people with fantastic tanned legs, which is not me. I am the pale redhead with the pale legs who rarely sees the sun (my skin will thank me later!). In order to compensate for the heat I go with a long blowy dress, also called a maxi-dress, that will cover my legs, but leave me free to enjoy the breeze. Bonus for not having to worry about it blowing up and showing everything in the subway station!

If you live in NYC, there is a great shop in Chinatown called Madness Boutique on Canal and Broadway that has great long sundresses at amazing ($40!) prices!

	A gorgeous, long dress in a beautiful peacock blue. $64.89 ASOS Lurex Stripe Maxi Dress
	This dress is perfect for the beach or Sunday brunch! Terry halter maxi dress, $69 at Victoria's Secret

Summer can be a tough time for keeping your hair manageable. Between the humidity, heat and not wanting it on the back of your neck, the sweating and general laziness caused by the hair, you hair can turn into a mess. A real easy way to fix this problem is doing a nice messy bun on the top of your head and forgetting about it. But, sometimes your look requires a little more style than that. I found this video that has some fantastic tips! Stylist Natasha Sunshine will show you how to do the Malibu Twist, Hollywood Polish, and the Beverly Hills Ponytail (my fav!).

Check it out!

Hey Ryan,
The weather is going crazy lately, can I still wear my wellies in the summer? -Sam

Sam,
Of course you can wear your wellies in the summer!! Rain boots are not like winter boots. You would look crazy wearing fur-lined boots during a summer thunderstorm, but a wellie is for all year long! Pair it with a cute dress and if you are wearing them to work, throw a pair of flip-flops or heels in your bag for in the office.

Hope that helped!!

*Ryan

Check this out:
J.Crew has cute wellies!!

Rose gold is new the platinum. This year one of the hottest jewelry trends is Rose gold and why shouldn't it be? It is an amazing addition to your jewelry collection, not to mention cheaper than platinum! The color is amazing and if you set a diamond in it, the color is outstanding! Word on the street is FRASER DIAMONDS out of NYC has some amazing pieces coming out.

	How cute is that? Vale 14k Rose Gold Baby Heart Choker Necklace, $199 at LuvCharlie.com
	Go ahead, mix it up! Be.True Mix It! Loop Earrings, $90 from Shop Intuition

Ladies and gentlemen, boy oh boy do I have a treat for you! Ms. Kai Bandele is Editor-In-Chief of Step-In-Style Magazine , the Premiere "Virtual" Magazine for All Things Style and she has graciously done a guest article for you all. Please enjoy this amazing voyage into Vince Camuto Shoes!

Step-In-Style Magazine

Vince Camuto Shoes
By Kai Bandele

You may not recognize the name, but you definitely know the style! Vince Camuto has been setting trends in women's shoes since he co-founded Nine West Group in 1991. The footwear veteran went on to start his own company, The Camuto Group, which designs some of the most beautifully crafted women's shoes you'll ever feast your eyes on. (Sidenote: If you like Jessica Simpson Shoes or BCBG Shoes, he also holds master licenses for both). Unlike most "luxury" brand shoes, however, these are both comfortable and reasonably priced. Here are some of my favorite Vince Camuto shoe picks:



Ghost Flats in Silver
Three smoking hot spring trends - metallic, cutout and peep-toe come together seamlessly in this delightful spring flat! $109.00 shoes.com



Hester Pump in Multi
Snakeskin upper in playful color blocks laced with elegant black frame make this a perfect fall-to-spring transition pump. $135.00 nordstrom.com



Maris in Golden Apricot
The classic nude platform gets upgraded with a sassy hole punched heel! Perfect with a long, flowing maxi-dress, or your favorite-fitting jeans. $111.00 shoes.com



Camuto Angel in Bright Red
Ring the alarm - these bright red patent leather pumps are sure to set any room on fire. Only the bold need apply. $111 endless.com



Taylor Sandle in Gold
Going for All-Out-Glam, this T-strap sandal with metallic leather uppers and sleek designer heel will get the job done. Period. $134.00 zappos.com

Don't forget to go check out Ms. Kai Bandele is Editor-In-Chief of Step-In-Style Magazine, the Premiere "Virtual" Magazine for All Things Style .