Bougie Rouge's Shopping Tip:

As summer winds down, so do the prices of summer clothes and shoes. Now is the time to start looking for those end of the season deals. Most stores are anxiously trying to make room for their fall merchandise, and are aggressively slashing prices to clear the racks of the summer stuff. Expect to find the best deals from now through Labor Day. I bet you can find deep discounts on many of the pricier summer items you fell in love with at the beginning of the season. Believe it or not, now is also the time to save on fall 2014 fashions, as many of the retailers are working to boost their fall revenue by offering preseason sale promotions. Saving on both summer and fall items, is a win-win situation for savvy shoppers like us.

On The Ropes...

All Tied Up

These strappy sandals are by Vince Camuto. They are a bone colored tubed leather, with a snake embossed finish. The neutral color goes with just about everything. The twisting and knotting of the rope-like straps give them an artsy feel. The slightly padded leather insoles and 3 1/2" heel height, make them easy to wear. There is a gold zipper closure up the back of the shoe. I categorize this shoe as dressy-casual. I've worn them with dresses and jeans.

I purchased them from Nordstrom Rack for around $60. The original retail price was $149.


Style Tip: Wear them with rolled up skinny jeans,

                  so you don't conceal any of the intricate details.

Float Like A Butterfly

 The Butterfly Effect

This Michael Kors 100% silk scarf print dress is so airy, it appears to float as you walk. The mix of greens, chocolate, mocha, and white has been strategically placed, so that the dress has the look of a butterfly's wings. The thin straps are perfect for hot summer days or warm tropical nights. I found this dress on Poshmark.com (a new online site). I only paid $50 for it. The retail price was over $300. The handkerchief hemline is another beautiful detail.

Accessory Tip:
I wore a pair of green bamboo earrings and matching choker necklace with this dress. The earrings and necklace are a bit understated, and doesn't overwhelm the ethereal beauty of the dress.

Shoe Tip:
This dress would couple nicely with a multitude of shoe styles, but I chose to dress it up a bit, with a two toned green and white sling back. I purchased these Mano Italian leather shoes from Nordstrom, about 8 years ago. The spring green leather matches perfectly with one of the shades of green in the dress. Investing in a classic sling, is a very smart investment, because classic styles may go out of season, but they seldom go out of style.

              

Check out the link below, to see Heidi Klum wearing this same dress in a different color pallet and a more casual shoe. 
http://www.destinationkors.com/blog/heidi-klum-in-michael-michael-kors-1