A Very Fashionable 4th!

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We just had to ask, what are your plans for a fashionable 4th?

Jim Wetzel and Lance Lawson

We are having a low key bbq at home tomorrow – old style with Beer, Ribs Potato Salad and all the fixings. After such an intense spring, we are excited to share our new home with friends.
Lance Lawson and Jim Wetzel, Owners of Jake stores – in Lakeview, Goldcoast and Winnetka, online at www.shopjake.com

Amanda Puck and Kelly Ryan O'Brien

I'm going home to Michigan to do nothing but let my parents pamper me! No fireworks or bbq’s for me this year, just some good old fashioned mashed potatoes and meatloaf, and slothing on the basement couch!
Kelly Ryan O'Brien, director of public relations and marketing, Michigan Avenue Magazine www.michiganavemag.com

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Christine Scott and Melissa Maynard

My family and I are heading out to Galena, Illinois for the 4th, which is about three hours from Chicago. I’m looking forward to relaxing, exploring the shopping in the picturesque town, going to a rodeo show, and of course the fireworks!
Melissa Maynard, editor-in-chief, Factio Magazine
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Jenny Berg

Fireworks! On a rooftop! I love fireworks. I enjoy "dedicating" each firework to someone, so when one pops, I gleefully shout: "That's for Melissa, etc." The origins of this tradition are unclear, but it keeps me inexplicably amused.
Jenny Berg, associate editor, BizBash Magazine www.bizbash.com

Enjoy the 4th everyone and we will be back to regular posting on Monday!

Runway To Retail: Trend Yellow

Nicole Miller, $465 at NORDSTROM.com

Once thought to be too gaudy, yellow has become the color of the season. This summer, all shades from lemon to marigold envelope fashion designs. Clothing, shoes, and accessories are all being made to follow this hot trend.

Yellow is a great color for cheerful summer frocks. Bright shades can express fun and excitement; whereas deeper marigolds can add a little sophistication. However, one’s personal skin tone should be considered first in choosing the right shade of yellow. Pale yellow shades often wash out pale skin. Luckily, yellow is such a prominent trend that finding your right dress and shade can be fairly simple. Nicole Miller has gone yellow with a fabulous strapless, metallic-print silk gown that can be found on NORDSTROM.com Diane Von Furstenberg’s Pauline maxi dress is lovely for summer and can be found on sale at NET-A-PORTER.COM

If completely yellow ensembles do not seem to be working for you, try using an accent like the Plaid Double Layer Kim Dress by Corey Lynn Calter, $159, in navy and natural that comes with a bright yellow belt at RevolveClothing.com. Spice up your look by adding a yellow bag, tote, or clutch. Another option is to accessorize with shoes or sunglasses. Check out ballerina flats by Giuseppe Zanotti at NET-A-PORTER.COM and dijon/smoked gradient sunglasses from sodaeyewear.com.

Stay sunny and cheerful, however way you choose to sport yellow this season.
-Jackie Medler

Giuseppe Zanotti, $296 at NET-A-PORTER.COM

Diane Von Furstenberg’s Pauline maxi dress, $318.75 at NET-A-PORTER.COM

Walk of Shame Chic

Sienna Miller

Kate Moss

Agyness Deyn

Ladies, take pride in your "walk of shame."

According to The London Times, it is now very appropriate to wear that sequined Proenza Schouler Pieced dress at nine in the morning. Better yet, pair it with neon tights and some Louboutins, and you are now the epitome of the WOS (walk of shame) chic.

There's clearly some truth to this. Style icons like Agyness Deyn, Daisy Lowe, Kate Moss, Sienna Miller and Alice Dellal are championing the WOS chic with their messy 'dos, chipped nail polish and smudged eyeliner, and tons of self-proclaimed MySpace sartorialists are following suit.

"Being a little rough around the edges is a good thing," said designer Alice Temperley to The Times. "You look like you are living a little." Her dresses, available at Neiman Marcus and NET-A-PORTER.COM embody the classic, London's "It" girl look that blurs the line between morning and morning-after -- perfect for WOS chic.

Granted, it's probably safe to avoid the Lohan-esque stumbling sans pants. But otherwise, feel free to forget the hairbrush, and wear your metallics and stilettos with confidence, anytime of day.
- Grace Bahk