First Date Fashion

To all my dedicated readers, I apologize. Life's been taking over lately. But I’m committed to keeping up with my blog so please continue to check back!

For now, I’ll leave you with my very first published article on first date fashion.

Enjoy!

Rachel Pally Summer 07

Absolutely crazy about Rachel Pally's summer collection. It's bright, patterned, colorful - basically everything worth embracing for summer. Her clothes are so light and airy, versatile in a way that 1 dress can be worn 5 different ways, and easily convertible for night and day.

I had a sneak peak at her Fall line and the pieces are just as gorgeous and Rachel's introduction of cashmere adds another level of luxury.

If you live in the LA area, you can shop Rachel Pally's pre-Spring collection - all at 50-90% off retail! To make an appointment, call 818 785-4486 or email AdrianPB@aol.com to schedule.

All Glittered Up

Sequins, glitter, and sparkle oh my! I love to shine (but tastefully). Wear just enough to make you stand out - say a cute clutch or metallic headband. Careful not to abuse because too much can be tacky.

Silver & Gray

Silver is the cool shade of this summer going into Fall. I love metallic frocks and silver accents!

The JBrand Short

They're shorts but not short shorts. My days of asscheek baring shorts are numbered as I bury my true religion daisies in the drawer of old. J Brand is my favorite denim of late. They're your no frills jean, your classic denim with no labels and fancy stitching, they're your "just simple."

Pair with an oversized top, maybe one that just hints that you have shorts underneath or comes just shy of the cuff. On your feet -- a pair of pink canvas Christian Louboutin espadrilles? Yum.

These cuff shorts come in white, black, and indigo. J Brand, $141. Available on ShopBop.

Mike & Chris - Summer '07

Lo and Behold, the Frankie Micro Jacket – part of the summer ’07 Mike & Chris collection. My eyes were plastered to it once I saw it on Luv Charlie.

The lightweight fleece material is perfect for a cool summer night when you’re walking on the pier or alongside the ocean.

I love the button & buckle detail combo.

Ed Hardy Intimates

Edgy, check. Attitude, check. On intimate apparel, hot? Check.

Christian Audigier and Don Hardy have both made a name for themselves, with tatoo designs iconic of their brand. The 2007 collection of skulls, hearts, roses, and red hot flames recently paraded down the runway at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week/Smashbox Studios event.

Ed Hardy intimates is now emerging amongst the existing line of graphic tees, hats, hoodies - with intimates hitting stores around the world May 2007.

With Ed Hardy intimates, underwear is an understatement.

Get the full download at Ed Hardy Online.

Ed Hardy, as worn by: Jessica Alba, Madonna, Nicky Hilton, Brittney Spears, Tatiana Ali, Paris Hilton, Rachel Hunter, Kristin Davis, Damian Wayans, Ray J, Tyson Beckford, Will Smith, Jesse McCartney, Janice Dickinson, Nicolette Sheridan, Gabrielle Union, Ryan Seacrest, Fabulous, Ludacris, Kelly Hu, Kim Kardashian, Chris Brown, Pussy Cat Dolls, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tyra Banks, Missy Eliot, Penelope Cruz, Ashton Kutcher, Hilary Duff, Justin Timberlake

Shades of Oliver People

The Sun Collection

Spring/Summer 2007

Meet Arabelle, Jezebelle, Ingenue, Villette, Leyla, Prentice, Moffitt, Barlow, Virtuoso, Luis, Truce, and Farrell -- all in the new family of Oliver People's spring/summer 2007 collection.

And here's Leyla, my personal favorite.

Oliver Peoples, as worn by: Mary J Blige, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Garner, Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Cameron Diaz, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Angelina Jolie, Sienna Miller, Reese Witherspoon, Ashton Kutcher, Eva Longoria, Billy Bob Thorton, Justin Timberlake, Jay Z, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, Claire Danes, Kate Beckinsdale, Lindsay Lohan