Ladies, Ladies? Listen up! I know this is a bit early, but I want you to put this on your calendar, or in your blackberry or iphone, or for crumb sake write it on a napkin and throw it in your purse.  I really don’t want you to miss out on this once a year katiekay.com backyard sale.  Here’s your chance to see it all in person!   I’m bringing out the pocketbooks, layin’ out the baubles, displaying the chauchkies. Need a little retail therapy out in the sun (and shade) sipping a cold beverage poolside? Well, drop on over!  JULY 13th 1pm- 5pm.  Where: the south end of Edmonds, WA at 9715 238th St SW, map quest it!

While I don’t claim to be an expert, I can certainly say I am a good researcher. I spent some time surfiing all the best style blogs and sites to come up with the latest what’s hot and what’s not lists.  So, here we go!

What’s Hot!  Gladiator sandals, bright colored handbags, flirty frocks, big fashion rings, black eyeliner, pink lips, platform cork wedge sandals, leather jackets, hoop earrings, animal prints, shiny patent, shorts under a tunic, sun hats, over sized clutches, sun screen, wide leg pants, Maximal Art Jewelry by John Wind (InStyle said it, not me), Cool Sneaks, bronze and eggplant for accessories, colored jeans, and neck scarves.

What’s Not! Knock-offs, matchy match, skinny jeans, over tanning, big hair, kitten heel sandals, gobs of necklaces, tat’s with no meaning, heels with shorts, shiny gold handbags, skull and crossbones, footless tights - ick!

So there you have it, gathered from the fashion magazines experts.  Hey! Even if you don’t agree with all their choices, you have to admit they hit on a couple biggies.  OH! Check out this cool fashion blog I just happened upon, (FashionFindsUK) cutest stuff in the world!