Maine Girl

{photo via Mr. Newton } Let's face it ladies. We all want to be tan and I know the reason why. It is a proven fact that when you are tan you appear at least ten pounds lighter. Why is that, you ask? It is totally an optical illusion. A tan makes things look more even, more streamlined and it covers imperfections. Trust me, just because you are tan you really are NOT actually any healthier or skinnier than what you are. Did you hear some of those key words I just said? LOOK. APPEAR. COVERS. Those are words that mean that things aren't actually what they are.  What is actually happening when you tan is that you are damaging everything your body already has going for it. But, you know that already right? I'm sure that even if you live under a rock, you have heard somewhere in the headlines that the sun causes skin cancer. If you must be tan, there are alternatives. Getting spray tans and layering on tanning creams are some things that my lady friends do in order t...

When we dress in a theme it can tend to look tacky. But we all want to celebrate and show our love for our country on Independence Day by wearing red, white and blue! So, how do you stay classy? Below are some Fourth of July style tips for you. Keep it casual and cool. What I love about this look and all the looks in this blog post is the fact that you could wear all of these looks any day. It doesn't have to be only on July 4th. Notice that we left out tacky red white and blue manicures. But hey, if you got one, then good for you. I won't hold it against you................this time ;) {This absolutely lovely dress can be found at Modcloth , one of my favorite online boutiques. It is not only classy, it is also sexy without being tacky and trashy.} {I love this look in the photo above. It says I love my country, but I don't need to get all crazy about it. Just lengthen the skirt hem a tad and it would be a perfect for me and perhaps for you.} ...

 Remember that we were all begging for this heat in February? No complaints here! Below are three of my favorite fantastic looks for those hazy days of summer. You will notice I didn't post any pants or shorts. I feel that women look prettier in dresses and skirts. Plus they are a whole lot cooler than wearing pants or shorts when they weather is warm really warm. And believe me, you are COOL! Oh, and by the way, all the items pictured below are $100 or under. LOVE IT! People Tree wedding dress $77 - peopletree.co.uk Office wedge sandals $94 - office.co.uk Straw Studios hobo handbag lordandtaylor.com Mariah Rovery handcrafted jewelry luisaviaroma.com Stella and Bow necklace revolveclothing.com Wallis red dress $69 - houseoffraser.co.uk Koolaburra black shoes couturecandy.com Red purse needsupply.com Pendant necklace $62 - oliverbonas.com Juicy ...

Laura's Style was on hiatus for a couple of months. But I am proud to announce that I am back ladies! Here to help you with your every day fashion dilemmas. We all have them and that's nothing to be ashamed of. Fashion can be confusing. There seems to be so many "rules". Well, I am here to tell you that the fashion "rules" that you hear of are ones that should and must be broken, but at the same time stay true to yourself and put your best self out there in the world. Do it for you, and no one else. That is when your true style personality will shine through! That doesn't necessarily mean, the funkier your style the better. That just means that you need to be you.  Confused yet? I thought so. Stay tuned to my newly reinvented Laura's Style fashion blog and I will do my best to help you and inspire you when it comes to the broad world of  FASHION!