Cate Blanchett in lace at the 39th Deauville American Festival

Cate Blanchett looking lovely in lace at the opening ceremony of the 39th Deauville American Festival on August 30, 2013 in Deauville, France. Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images.  Read more and pics here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/on-the-red-carpet-at-the-39th-deauville-american-festival

Michelle Dockery attends the Miu Miu Women's Tales event

Michelle Dockery attends the Miu Miu Women's Tales during the 70th Venice International Film Festival on August 29, 2013 in Venice, Italy. Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images.  Read more and plenty of pics here...

http://www.examiner.com/article/miu-miu-women-s-tales-at-the-70th-venice-int-l-film-festival

Duchess Kate dons skinny jeans for first public engagement since baby

Duchess Catherine makes first public engagement since baby George and attends start of the Ring O'Fire Anglesey Coastal Ultra Marathon on August 30, 2013 in Holyhead, Wales. Photo by Paul Lewis - WPA Pool/Getty Images.  Read more here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/duchess-kate-dons-skinny-jeans-for-first-public-engagement-since-baby

Wardrobe staple: black trench coat by Old Navy

though I prefer mine, which has a dark grey lining...

And of course, it has a matching belt. Definitely a wardrobe staple: the double breasted black trench coat - this one is by Old Navy - bought on sale for under $20.  It's a keeper!  

Sandra Bullock and George Clooney wow at Venice Film Festival

Sandra Bullock and George Clooney at Opening Ceremony and 'Gravity' premiere for 70th Venice Int’l Film Festival on August 28, 2013 in Venice, Italy. Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images.  Read more and pics here… http://www.examiner.com/article/sandra-bullock-and-george-clooney-wow-at-venice-film-festival

Birkenstock style yellow and pink floral mules

Pretty yellow and pink floral Birkenstock type slides or mules by Faded Glory at Walmart. SofiaAmbrosia.  Read full review here:

http://www.examiner.com/review/birkenstock-style-yellow-and-pink-floral-mules

 and these black suede buckle mules aren't bad either for versatility...

and these black suede mules with brass buckles...

Fashion trend: spotted blue and white jeans

Walmart Faded Glory spotted /polka dot blue and white jeans, a great buy at $10. Stock image. Full review here:

http://www.examiner.com/review/fashion-trend-spotted-blue-and-white-jeans

Cream cuffed ankle boots by St John’s Bay

Very comfortable cream cuffed ankle boots by St John’s Bay that go with almost anything. Read full review here: http://www.examiner.com/review/product-review-cream-cuff-boots-by-st-john-s-bay

Vin Diesel gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Vin Diesel’s star is unveiled at the ceremony honoring him on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 26 Aug 2013 in Hollywood, California. Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images.  Pics and read more here…

http://www.examiner.com/article/vin-diesel-gets-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame

Cinnamon spice autumnal argyle cardigan

Sonoma Life & Style argyle cardigan bought at Kohls under $5 with discount.  Read fullreview here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/review/cinnamon-spice-autumnal-argyle-cardigan

A blush pink cardigan after my own heart…

The Charlotte Russe blush pink or nude hearts motif cardigan bought on sale for $7.50 minus additional coupon discount.

Product review: Croft & Barrow leopard print cardigan

Croft & Barrow leopard print cardigan bought at Kohls on sale for $8.

team with this tortoise shell link necklace...

Great finds: Dana Buchman turquoise crossbody bag

The Dana Buchman turquoise crossbody bag with fluorescent weave fabric and gold clasp bought at Kohls.  Read full review here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/review/great-finds-dana-buchman-turquoise-crossbody-bag

2013 MTV Video Music Awards: the drop-dead divas!

Iggy Azalea leaves little to the imagination at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center on August 25, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV.  Read more here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/2013-mtv-video-music-awards-the-drop-dead-divas

Put on your red suede boots…

My timeless Newport News red suede boots.  Read full article here…

LINK: http://www.examiner.com/article/put-on-your-red-suede-boots

Michael Kors teal reptile print skirt is more versatile than I thought

This teal / jade Michael Kors python / reptile print skirt is more versatile than I thought!

This black crochet shrug would team really well

Or this emerald green pointelle cardigan

Blue green iridescent shirt for shimmery oceanic bling...

black gladiator sandals...

and underneath, this lace trimmed tank top...

this green blue holographic jacket

Or this bluish green one...

like to team this skirt with these teal sunglasses

and these fun emerald green glitter jelly sandals...

Iridescent green sneakers

and for accessories, this faux malachite winged skull necklace...

 also this teal tank top for warmer days...

and this teal ribbed knit long sleeve top for cooler ones...

 but a simple black tee...

and this emerald green blazer to dress it up a little...

even this green duffel coat...

and these green suede pixie boots...

but picking up on warmer mint tones, this mint green cardigan with mother of pearl buttons would team well...

going with the paler tones, this pale mint green cardigan with pearl buttons...

and this mint sweatshirt...

as would this seafoam / mint denim jacket...

and even this pale mint green hoodie...

this little mint shrug...

and some very lucky girls get to wear this seafoam fur jacket. I went on the hunt and I scored!

then these seafoam jelly sandals...

New Balance seafoam sneakers in Sage

Aqua jelly gladiator sandals 

Seafoam nubuck gladiator sandals

Sperry Seaport Fina mint green mules

Seafoam mules

Or these Juju mint jelly sandals

Mint silicone watch

or perhaps these mint marble sunglasses...

and even these mint wayfarer sunglasses...