Pop of Color

My love for polka dots led me to the princess of polka dots Yayoi Kusama. The Japanese artist, Yayoi, is Louis Vuitton’s newest collaborator. These polka dots pops of colors will be integrated with pieces for the world-renowned luxury label.

The launch of this collaborative collection will be displayed on 7 pop-up spaces around the world. The first display will be at the Soho store on July 10th, coinciding with the opening of the Kusama exhibition opening at the Whitney Museum in New York. Three more pop-up stores will open in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo. Dover Street Market Ginza will also have a special showcase.

Photos vía AOkayOfficial

Weekend Retreat

TGIF! Speaking of Friday, do you have your weekend outfits ready yet? I know this week’s post have been sporadic but you won’t believe the work week I’ve had. Again TGIF!

While I decide whether to stay in DC or hop on bus to go to NYC, here’s an outfit suggestion I have for you. Whether you’re staying in the city, going to the Hamptons, Chesapeake Bay or elsewhere, this H&M stripe dress is a great summer item you should keep close by.

Accescories: Michael Kors watch, Mint Julep starfish earrings, Ray-ban aviator sunglasses, vintage bracelet.

To find out more style tips, follow me on Twitter @mariajabad for weekend sneak peeks. Have a great weekend!

Summer Formal

Summer wedding outfits can range from summer casual to city glamour. It all depends on where it is, time of day and dress code. My 411 wedding dress code is very simple to follow. If the invitation, says black tie, go with long dress no questions asked. If the dress code is formal, you can go with a city chic look and wear a long, knee high or short formal dress.

I know what you’re thinking. What do you do, when the dress code is summer chic or formal.. well, summer allows for flexibility. Country club wedding? Go with a flower/print dress. Beach wedding? Maxi or cute little sexy numbers always work.

Take this wedding I recently went to as an example, the wedding dress code was summer formal and it was hosted outside so I wore a short Marciano bandage dress and Jimmy Choo sandals. Everyone wore different variations of summer formal dresses and they all worked. When in doubt, just ask!

It was my first Indian/Jewish wedding and I was super excited to see all the traditions. After the wedding ceremony, Tracy wore a Lehenga (she looks like Jazmin from Aladdin, so cute!) and Matt wore a Sherwani. Grooms men wore Kurtas and the bridesmaids wore Saris.

Remember it’s never too early to plan a killer wedding outfit. I hope this dress guide to summer wedding outfits was helpful. Have a great weekend, xoxo.