And we’re not talking 300 the movie, well sort of. Gladiator sandals! The up-your-calf strapped beauties that look brilliant paired with a flowing dress, or cut off shorts. These are essential in taking your outfit from meek to chic! They are a celebrity go-to; check out the round-up of the best pairs around!

Even though I'm in my late 20's, I still love the thought of playing dress up. Thankfully I'm not as crazy now as I was in my younger years, but I still rock some pretty out-there looks. In fact, one of my favorite ways to create a fun dress up outfit is to draw inspiration from some favorite childhood favorites.

Have you purchased your tickets for EDC? Well, then it is TIME to pick out your outfit! At Raves, dress codes are not exactly something that exists, so as long as you aren't completely naked...anything will do! And...if you REALLY want to look like a Raver Veteran, here are a few sexy rave wear outfits & accessories that I think are MUST HAVES!

I love playing around with different color combinations when putting outfits together. A girl can grab inspiration from just about anything like Cotton Candy, Citrus Sorbets, and even Carnival inspired colors. I was perusing the top 2013 color combos for summer, and Miami colors really popped. It's a mix of cerulean blues, corals, taupes, mints, and brick reds. I love all of these colors together, because they are complementary to one another, and they are not too outspoken to the naked eye...

Got the festival bug? We’re here to help.
It’s always a good feeling this time of year: summer is around the corner, daylight savings is on, and of course it’s music festival season. The mood and vibe are very laid back, allowing you to let your inhibitions go. Needless to say, all of these qualities should effortlessly translate to your choice of fashion. Comfy shoes? Check. Maxi dress. Check. Bring on the music, we’re ready for you!

Lauren Mayhew has toured with some of pops biggest names: Britney Spears, Destiny’s Child, and the list goes on. She’s also hosted TV shows and done voice overs for national syndicated TV. Lauren Mayhew is more than a triple threat…

The great thing about some cheap dresses is that you can look fabulous and not drain your pocket book!

I'm a pretty flashy type of girl. I love my bling, my hot pink dresses, etc... And--to be honest--my makeup and perfume collections could take up 3 entire dressers. But, some days I like to take break from the Glitz…the Glam…the club shoes and throw on some combat boots!

Honestly, I'm pretty sure leggings take up 50% of my entire wardrobe. They're just so much FUN! They can literally turn your every day outfit into something completely outstanding! Or even take that seemingly boring sweater or tank top and make them rock harder than anything else in your closet. I JUST LOVE LEGGINGS.

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, our color feature is emerald (p.s. it’s pantone’s color of the year!). There are so many ways to celebrate this traditional Irish holiday, whether at your local pub, at the beach, or lounging around on a lazy Sunday. Here are some fun ideas to stay in the spirit and be the fashionista of the party. We would love to see...

Tap into your inner girly girl and let her shine through in frothy sexy dresses and girly heels that will be sure to get you second glances.

Most women wouldn’t probably admit to it, but we’re secretly curious about her life. There’s something about that whiff of scandal to her name that makes her an interesting read and a fascinating subject on TV reality shows. And she has 2 reality shows to her name “Keeping up with the Kardashians” and a spin-off “Kourtney and Kim Take New York.” Kim Kardashian’s life in the fast lane,televised, is usually a secret indulgence, a guilty pleasure, if you may. Do we secretly covet her fabulous outfits? We probably do, but won’t dare admit it. So for those of us who secretly follow her every fashion move, here’s her not-so-secret fashion turns on and off the red carpet for fall 2012.

Yes, the peplum and the black and white trends continue to take over the fashion scene despite the transition from summer to autumn. But overall, the trends this fall have drastically changed. The bright and colorful hues of summer have willingly bid adieu to make room for something more subdued yet still commanding, like the neutral and dark tones. Baroque prints and metallic fabrics tell you that fashion will exhibit a more mature patina but still retain a playful attitude.

Fall sweater girls will always brighten up the fall season. And what better way to saunter through this lovely, burnished season than a sweater dress! It’s actually a fashionable no-brainer, a paradox. Just pull it over your head, accessorize with a belt and slip on a pair of boots and you’re all set for a perfect fall day for coffee with friends.

Fashion icons are a mysterious breed of women. They seem imbued with an effortless grace and class. In our imaginations, they’d calmly sift through their wardrobes knowing exactly what to wear. The reason we look up to these icons is while we go through what feels like a thousand changes to get to one appropriate outfit, they seem to nonchalantly throw everything together. Of course, they have a retinue of stylists at their beck and call. But we want our icons and we need to believe that they have the effortless touch of style.