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It’s that time of year again where all Americans gather on green lawns to barbeque, drink beer and wait for the fireworks display. Since the big day involves time in the sun, bbq smoke and then chilly nights, I suggest wearing a comfortable and easy to wash dress paired with a cardigan and flats. Cottons or cotton blends are machine washable so they are a good way to go. If you are wondering how you can wear red white and blue without looking like Captain America, wonder no more. Thanks to the prevalent nautical theme this season, there are lots of cute options for looking stylish in our nation’s colors. Here’s a few ideas that say festive without the Captain America syndrome:

Don’t know what to wear on Sunday for those Easter parties? Bright colors and floral prints ought to do the trick.  For a dressier day choose something with a bit more shimmer. Like these metallic strappy heels from Seychelles or this floral shimmer dress from Tulle.

If your day is going to consist of assisting with the egg hunt and making sure chicks and bunnies don’t leave the hutch then definitely focus on comfort. Lose the heels and go with flat comfortable sandals like these from BC Footwear. You can still be stylish but choose an outfit that allows ease of movement, such as dresses with elastic waistlines and wide skirts or a soft cotton knit tank top paired with shorts.

Whatever you are doing for Easter make sure you are attirely prepared. It is spring which means sunglasses for the beautiful day and a jacket for the nippy breezes.

Spring is here and it’s time to weigh in on what has really stuck since the Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Week predictions. For this season designers really pushed the 70s from funky prints to wide leg denim.  It’s only April but it looks like the 70s look is rockin’ forward full steam. Must have accessories for the coming sunshine are aviator sunglasses and big hats.

Not only are these hats practical but these wide rims make any spring or summer outfit look snazzy. Pair with cropped top, wide leg jeans and espadrilles/wedges or a sexy maxi dress and sandals. Add in some Mary Tyler Moore sunglasses and look like a movie star on vacation.

Prints are always big in the spring/summer months because they’re bright and say “sunny happiness time!” This year all the loud trippy psychedelic prints you can think of are back in force. Popular color match ups include turquoise on orange and olive on pink. Sound familiar? Now go dig in your mom’s attic for some of her college digs.