Over the last two years, I have experimented more with nail color than at any other point in my life. If you think about it, trying on all of the colors of the rainbow in nail polish is a great way to express your mood of the moment — inexpensively.

And right now, I am passionate about purple!

Thanks to Chanel, here is yet another fabulous color to add to your nail polish drawer — Paradoxal. This gray violet color has iridescent specs that shine in a irresistible way.

I happened upon this color before it hit the shelves, by mistake albeit. While getting a pedicure, the nail technician used a UV topcoat over OPI's You Don't Know Jacques that turned it this shade of purple (minus the iridescence). It was an amazing color that I never could duplicate, so I was thrilled when Chanel read my mind. Absolutely perfect to get me in the FW10 mood!

This has got to be one of the most gorgeous eye shadow palettes I have ever seen. Unbelievably gorgeous. Incredibly sultry. I can already imagine all of the places this palette will take me — to the office, girls night out, the theatre, date night, etc. The possibilities are endless.

The greatest thing about this palette is its versatility. You can choose to use all of the colors or work with a few at a time. This gives you the opportunity to create an array of looks. Play! One of my favorite things to do! Love!

When it's ridiculously hot outside, you don't want to put on much of anything. If I could get away with sheer lace tights and a short-sleeve cropped top, I just might. Of course, I wouldn't leave the house. I would just pretend I could if I wanted to.

A summer favorite, watermelon, can bring inspiration to any outfit. One of my favorite color pairings for summer, white + green, can easily be spruced up with a dash of pink. Quite refreshing, don't you think? 

Try white shorts (or skirt), a kelly or apple green top and a pink patterned silk scarf to tie around your wrist, ankle, waist or even your head! Metallic shoes will keep the attention where it needs to be. Jewelry can be gold or silver with some black accents splashed in.

Whether you choose to wear the colors of the watermelon or just eat it, both will bring great satisfaction. And thanks to one of my wonderful neighbors, today I ate watermelon!

The last several days, with the heat index, have resulted in temps upwards of 106. Holy hotness! Makes me feel like the Wicked Witch of the West at the very moment she cried "I'm Melting, I'm Melting." Days like these, I do feel like I'm melting ... or maybe I just look like I'm melting. Either way, it isn't pretty.

Letting my hair dry naturally provides great waves. However, humidity doesn't play that game this time of year. Instead, those waves become frizzy and puffy.

Last night, I worked a wedding with a very talented photographer I know (my awesome father-in-law), to help style the wedding party photos. Did I mention the wedding was outdoors? Poofy hair was sure to come. I let my hair air dry almost all the way and pulled it back into a ponytail. Thank goodness for the shade and the breeze ... and for getting the hair off my neck. The bride was gorgeous. The wedding, exquisite. And the photos, superb.

As I drove home from the beach last night, I let my ponytail down to discover my hair was still damp. I woke up this morning to the pleasant surprise of perfect, relaxed waves. While I knew those curls would puff up and frizz, the foundation was great for my day on location at a magazine photo shoot. I had the opportunity to style a local celebrity and needless to say, she looked amazingly stunning!

So, instead of banning those puffy, frizzy summer curls ... embrace them! After all, hair like that is showcased on the runway all the time.

There are lots of sample sales out there — online or onsite in New York City or Los Angeles. However, it's difficult to find them in one place ... until now.

Thanks to the Sample Sale Forum, you now have access to all of the sample sales in one place. SSF lays it out easily, so that you can search local sales or online deals. You can even search specific categories such as belts, dresses, heels, etc. Gotta love that!

The best part of the site is the forum. Once you register, you can chat back and forth with other fashion lovers to get the inside scoop on some of the upcoming sales or post pictures of items you would like opinions on. SSF also features fabulous fashion blogs, which is a great way to learn from the style experts themselves.

Finally, the sample sales shopper's best friend! Join the Sample Sale Forum and share the love by inviting your friends. Have fun shopping the sales together! Just be sure to bone up on this guideline for successful sample sale shopping.

This morning on Fox News Rising, I had the opportunity to show three wardrobe items worn two different ways each for Wardrobe Wednesday. It all comes down to creativity and not being afraid to experiment. We had some fun in this video with the mini dress, silk scarf and chemise!

Dress: Cottage Chic
Scarves: Hermès
Chemise: Isabella, Anthropologie
Jeans, Tee: Cottage Chic

I am ready for fall. I have been since February (I know, call me crazy). Not that I wasn't excited for spring/summer and all it has to offer. Occupational hazard — I live and breathe the season ahead.

The best way for me to get into a 'fall state of mind' in the summer is by color choice. High contrast, such as pairing black and white together, does it for me. It gets me in the mood for fall, yet the weight of fabric I choose makes me happy in the heat of the summer.

There was definitely some high contrast channeling going on yesterday while shopping with a local celeb for an upcoming magazine photo shoot. You couldn't keep me away from these two striking uncolors. And this fabulous woman that I am styling is gorrrrrgeous! She has the body of a model, to boot!

High contrast is not for everyone, though. If it works on you, just promise me you'll work it ... for the love of black and white!

Prada knew back in 2009 that right about now, in 2010, summer boredom would kick in with regard to hair. Hello, inspiration! Yes, this is runway. However, who says you can't channel a little runway from time to time.

I love this teased up mess. It's fun and sexy. And while you may spend 2 hours perfecting this style, it will look like you poofed it up in 3 seconds flat, while running out the door.


Tips on how to achieve Prada's Pony Express:
You will need long layers. They should be long enough to pull back into a ponytail and bangs should reach to the cheekbones. Apply a thickening hairspray to the roots to give hair volume and stickiness so that it will hold.

Giddy up, pony!

The weather forecast calls for days of rain and thunderstorms. What are you going to wear?

It can be difficult to pull together the right pieces to wear to keep cool and dry in the summer heat when it rains — and not look ridiculous. The key: simple pieces.

Whip out those lightweight leggings (capri length, even better). Pair them with a long tank or perfectly shaped tunic (depending on your body shape). Grab your summer weight raincoat and your Chucks or Rocket Dogs (if you're not too hot in rain boots, you can substitute the sneakers). Minimal jewelry is best when you're spending the day in the rain. And, skip the sunglasses. You're all set!

There is no doubt in mind that you will be your man's hero if you were to surprise him with a belt like this.

No more fit issues. No more trying to find that fashionable belt in his size. No more paying out the nose for luxury. Here comes modern style mixed with luxury at a fraction of the cost.

The Anson Belt & Buckle is a micro-adjustable, holeless belt that fits any man with a waist between 20 to 48 inches. I love this belt! My hubby, especially, loves this belt. Finally, something that gives him a leg up in his conservative world.

The Anson Belt & Buckle offers an easy-to-measure-and-cut system that's a cinch to put on and take off ... except, your man won't want to take it off. It's so sleek. And he'll get so many compliments when he wears it. He's likely to ditch every other belt he owns.

Men, your prayers have been answered. A seriously stylish accessory for you ... in the form of a belt! Now, go get yourself one!