Spotlight Designer

Today we are highlighting a favorite Hemline designer. Yoana Baraschi started her career in 2002 making clothing from her apartment. Eight years later, Yoana's line is being shown at five markets across the United States, and is sold in specialty boutiques across the country, along with Neiman Marcus, Saks and Bloomingdales. Her mission is "to create trendy yet timeless classics for women who are ageless and powerful, sensual and gorgeous."

Here are a few pieces we have now at HEMLINE. They are so beautiful, and the fit is pristine! Love.

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Coiffure

Coiffure

coif-fure / noun / kwa-fyur

"The style or manner of arranging the hair"

-merriam-webster.com

With all the buzz surrounding the Royal wedding right now, we can't help but notice the infatuation our friends across the pond have with hats. Now don't get us wrong, we think the duds they adorn on their heads are an amazing work of art, but over here, we might get a few looks for copying the style! 

So to curb our craving for accessories on our domes, we've put together four different looks that you can wear in the good ole' United States - we promise they will bring the good kind of stares!

First we channeled our inner Steven Tyler. The feathers he wears while judging on American Idol are right up our alley! Very Boho, and when worn with an easy maxi or your favorite bell bottoms, the are the perfect adornment for your hair.

They come two different ways. There is an extension version that is put in by a professional, and lasts up to two months. You can curl, straighten, wash and blow dry them, and they leave no damage behind when they come out.

The other option is the clip in feather. This is the no commitment way to get the look! Just clip it in wherever you like it best, and take it out at the end of the day! The best thing about the clip in version is that you can use it over and over again, whereas the extension version is done after it's taken out.

Next we have the turban. While this look was once sported by grannies in housecoats, it is making a trendy comeback - and we are smitten! You can buy one already wrapped, or you can do it yourself with a silk scarf. Gather all the fabric together to make one long piece. While holding onto the ends, place the middle of the fabric at the base of your head. Pull the ends forward and cross them at your forehead. Cross them once more to make a "knot" at the front, and bring the ends around to the base of your head. Tie the ends together and tuck them in. Voila!

Next we have head pieces. Taking a queue from the women in India, this beautiful look is making a splash in fashion. We love this one by House of Harlow 1960. Wear it with a flow y maxi dress for a bohemian look, or dress up a cocktail dress in a new way. Either way, we are obsessed!

Our last look is tried and true, and the closest we can get in the states to the hat craze over seas! We know hats, big and small, have been around. But there is a reason. They are such an easy way to add a little something extra to your look. Plus - they cover up bed head, and the super wide brimmed hats help shield your face from the suns rays. Who can argue with that?

 Have fun trying out these looks - we know we did.

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Do You Dream in Color?

While we love the pale pinks, nudes and whites that adorn our racks this Spring, we are also finding ourselves getting caught up in color. Vibrant, beautiful color! Pair these pieces with a nude shoe, and a tan or white bag to keep it fresh. Afraid of all that color on your outfit? Keep your clothes classic and bring in some brightness to your accessories. Now get out there and get bold. We dare you!

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Bell Bottoms

The new look for Spring / Summer for denim is the bell bottom. And we absolutely love it! You have so many options when it comes to styling these jeans. Here we've added five tops that we love to pair back with an ultra flair bell bottom. For shoes, we like them with a sky-high, chunky wedge. Try wrapping a silk scarf around your head and tying it in a chunky knot for a super hippie look, and drape your arms in bangles. Finish the look off with a big, slouchy bag. Perfecto!

Meet Miss Winny

Any time we get the opportunity to work with an amazing photographer, we are all over it. Our very favorite lady, Jenny Wheat, is our photography idol. And this time we got to work with an amazingly beautiful, Sudanese goddess as our model! Jenny couldn't wait to shoot her - and we couldn't wait to style her - so here is our impromptu photo shoot! Isn't she a beauty? 

Oh and everything you see is available right now at Hemline!

Top: Sara Michael

Denim: Seven for all Mankind

Bag: ZAL 

Dress: Yoana Baraschi

Shoes: Dolce Vita

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www.wheatphoto.com

Tribal Prints

We have so many obsessions this Summer, and if you are a regular to our blog, you understand! In particular, we are seeing a lot of different prints out there. Our favorite? Tribal. We love the boho feel of it, and that when it's printed on a silk dress, it's suddenly sexy! Here are a few of our tribal print pieces we have in stores right now. We hope you love them as much as we do!

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Let's Talk Sunglasses

We talked about swimwear a few days ago. We didn't mention though, the best sunglasses to go with your new suit! This summer, it's all about the 1960's and 1970's. Just like the clothing, your sunglasses should be a throwback to the days of big, and some round, sunnies. So we skimmed through some top designers to see what they are putting on the faces of celebs everywhere - then found them by our favorite sunglass supplier, A.J. Morgan. You can buy all of these at Hemline for $15.00, or 2 for 25.00. It doesn't get much better than that!

The first set of sunnies we have here are in between round, oval, and a little bit square. We like the color block on the front of the frames, it gives a little personality to an otherwise "normal" looking pair of glasses.

Left: House of Harlow 1960 $125.00

Left: A.J. Morgan $15.00 (also available in black)

This next set are cat eye sunglasses. Think Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. So classically cool!

Left: House of Harlow 1960 $125.00

Right: A.J. Morgan $15.00 (available in 4 colors)

And last, but certainly not least, we have round sunglasses. Think Jackie Kennedy. Try them in white for a super trendy look, or try them in a more subtle color if you're just starting with the look. We don't really need to say any more about these - they're just that cool.

Left: Chanel $189.00

Right: A.J. Morgan $15.00 (available in 4 colors)

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Hemline's are Looking Longer These Days!

And we aren't talking about our stores! The new hemline for Spring and Summer is a little more lengthy this year, and we absolutely love it! We know how many people loved the maxi dress a few years ago - us included - for it's comfort and effortlessly pretty lines. This year they are back in full force, but with a few new twists that we adore. The following dresses are all by one of our favorite lines, Free People!

Unlike the maxi dress from before, this new style doesn't quite skim the floor. Or even the ankles for that matter. The tea length dress is so ladylike. But Free People puts a spin on tea length that makes them just plain cool! Wear them with a chunky wedge, your favorite heel, or a pretty sandal. Heck you can even wear them with a combat boot! We particularly like the vintage look and feel of these three styles.

Obviously next we have the floor sweeping maxi - even if it's just in the back! While the tried and true original floor length maxi is still on our list of favorites this summer, we love the look of a short front and sweeping back. It allows you to show off your shoes of course!

Are you as excited about the look as we are? Best of all, we will be wearing this look into Fall with a pair of combat boots, or our favorite riding boots. Oh how we love it so!

Let's Talk Swimwear

Are you ready for it? Swimsuit season? Of course you are! We've mapped out a few of our favorite styles and patterns for Spring and Summer. Even if you aren't quite ready to jump in to your suit- these will make you want to get on it!

Our first love for swimwear trends is floral print. It's so pretty and feminine, and in a small print has such an amazing vintage quality to it. Try it in a one piece, a string bikini, whatever you like best! We like it here from Anthropologie with the high waist. It's just so pretty!

Next we have the minimalist. A minimalist suit can be worn by anyone and everyone. They can be sexy, sporty, one piece or two. Clean lines and spare details make this look oh so appealing!

This one piece from Anthropologie caught our eye immediately. 

Finally we have tribal prints. It's a little boho, and very 70's inspired. It's our cup of tea! We like the simple lines of this string bikini by Missoni, but you can take the tribal print anywhere your little heart desires!

We hope we've inspired you to get out there and take a plunge - or lay poolside- that's alright too.

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Nicole Miller

Hemline has always had a thing for Nicole Miller. Her prints have always been so inspiring, and the lines of her garments are just beautiful. And we just got the best shipment of cocktail dresses and gowns a girl could imagine! If you're looking for a dress for a wedding, we've got the perfect Nicole Miller! Prom? We've got it! Come in and see fast, because they are flying out of the store as fast as they are coming in!

Happy shopping!

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