#VacationMode Resort Report

On The Fringe – Whether a dreamer or a doer, vacation means comfort while adorning our feet with fashionable fringe benefits. #Aquazurra provides a playful twist up the ankle in the reinvented #balletflat upgraded with a bohemian vibe. Designers climb our calves this season with do-able heels in #sexystrappy simple suede using flashes of color and fringy pom-poms in cognac, a color I call #positivelydevine and of course, they are #madeinItaly, but meant to be worn worldwide and year-round.

Ulla Johnson Resort Report – This year’s trend report on #resortwear focuses on versatility. #UllaJohnson calls it as she sees it with her line of vintage inspired boho chic found at #GirlNextDoorBaltimore @VillageofCrossKeys. These sweetly embroidered offerings are handmade and meant to look effortless while elegant. When your destination calls for a colorful approach, polka dots, floral embroidery and soft shapes fit any age and any body style. Dress up your faded denim with this easy and beachy, refined look for 2017.

Gleaming Neoprene – #SaveMyBag in any color is a true exclusive must-have at the Girl Next Door. No wonder they have been flying off the shelves. Light and airy, this #madeinItaly LYCRA fiber carryall has a neoprene look, can handle the kitchen sink and still be light as a feather! #Rainproof #washable It is the true future of handbags and with a plethora of pastels and ladylike shapes from which to choose. #perfectbag

#buttonaccents – Be the Captain of your own ship and show off your royalty with the uniquely chic #militaryinspired #SailorPant worn day or night. This vintage #coolgirllook with it’s high waist, pairs well with all those “in” crop tops. Feeling a little patriotic today? #GoNavy and add a classic horizontal striped top or a soft #chambray button down for that #cinchedwaist you’ve always wanted. #GNDBaltimore

Calypso – Poolside travel essentials go from fashionable to functional in 2017. Hit the beach or happy hour in style with a perfect #vacationdress complete with a UV-blocking fashionable fedora. This #suitcasestaple tunic is right on track as the trend that flatters everyone. With intricate beading and colorful palettes of embroidered design, #CalypsoStBarth is as eclectic as it is elegant. From the boardwalk to the bar, throw on a slide sandal and your staple becomes a standout. #bestdressed and #readyforsummer

Rag and Bone – Go #nautical by nature if you are traveling to the blue sea. Stripes are at the top of the list for Spring ’17. The Girl Next Door offers up a lot from #FashionWeek in NYC. Ray, the owner @GNDBaltimore laid out a little #RagandBone for me. Clean and classic, the midnight navy and white stripes make a bold statement over a pair of icy white cargo shorts. We added a punch of color with the pink and yellow striped straw tote. Graphic and mismatched, feel free to take stripes in any direction this season. They never really go out of style.

Veronica Beard military inspired lace -Veronica Beard teases her killer spring collection with this #utilityjacket bearing the look of feminine necessity. Combining form, function and fashion, this lightweight army-inspired utilitarian style jacket is belted for form, dons front flap pockets for function and embraces the lace for fashion. Could this be your next waist-defining must have? #thinkSpring @RuthShaw #statementpiece