A NATTY NUGGET: Friday Refreshment II

Cheers to another refreshingly chic cocktail suggestion, courtesy of my friend and nutritionista  Megan Zimak!  I suggest wearing something fresh yet sultry while sipping on this summertime delight - think breezy fabrics and plunging necklines...

*The “Hydate”: 135 calories

2 oz. organic cucumber vodka
2 1/2 oz. pureed watermelon
1/2 oz. fresh lime juice

Place vodka, pureed watermelon, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into martini glass. Garnish with a cucumber slice.

-NATTY

DEAL OF THE DAY: Final Reductions at Zoe!

STYLE FILE: Casual Cool

STRAW FEDORA: John Varvatos 

BLACK RACERBACK TANK: Ya-Ya

SHREDDED BOYFRIEND JEANS: Banana Republic

LEATHER GLADIATOR SANDALS: Sigerson Morrison

LONG CHAIN STRAP BAG: Vintage Chanel

NECKLACES & RINGS: St. Kilda & Vintage

BRACELETS: Miscellaneous

-NATTY

INSPIRATION STATION: Black, White and Chic All Over

One of the best things about cross continental travel (at least for a fashionphile like myself) is picking up the foreign publications before they hit American newstands.  Last month's Vogue Italia featured a beauty spread so fresh and chic - it immediately caught my eye.  There are several things I adore about this editorial:

1.  How often do you see an editorial spread featuring not just one but TWO stunning black women??  

2.  Love the modern take on old Hollywood glamour 

3.  Fuss-free styling done in a black and white color palette - with crisp shapes and imagery like this, what more do you need?  

Kudos Italian Vogue - for making it seem so simple.

-Natty

DEAL OF THE DAY: Sneaking Up on a SALE...

These crisp and clean Jack Purcell's will look fresh now and take you right into fall...and this classic style will be in your closet for ages.  Regularly $55 - these are a true bargain right now at Need Supply using their extra 30% off sale coupon code, SURPRISE30 !!!  This code works on all sale - so check out some other goodies on the site quick, before it ends.  I mean honestly, that's practically free.

WWW.NEEDSUPPLY.COM

$27

STYLE FILE: Chillin' in Chevron

SILK CHEVRON STRIPED DRESS: Diane Von Furstenberg

LEATHER AND CORK CHUNKY PEEP-TOE SANDALS: Christian Louboutin

CLEAR GLASS RING: Tre

GOLD WATCH: Pierre Cardin

BRIGHT PINK LIPSTICK: Mac, Chatterbox

DEAL OF THE DAY: Stay Current with Current Elliot

Current Elliot is by far and away my fave denim brand of the moment.  Their fabrics are uber soft and their fit is perfection.  These grey, destroyed, skinnies are a must have right now - and at $71 down from $238 - they are a no brainer!  Snatch up a pair from Saks today.

CURRENT ELLIOT - The Skinny jean 

ON SALE AT SAKS $71

-Natty