Editor's Journal: Welcome to the issue!

Summer is in full swing. And if you are like me you are spending as much time as possible on the beach, eating ice cream, tanning, BBQ-ing, jogging, catching up with friends and eating more ice cream. But for some reason I can't help but think about the cool weather that is to come. July usually brings mega summer sales to make space on retail floors for Fall Fashions. Even though the change announces doom and gloom, I try to look at this on the bright side - this gives us yet another excuse to shop, as if we really needed one!

Although summer has a special place in my heart, I must confess that fall is my favorite season in the fashion calendar. Whether I am dressing up or down I love to layer and mix-match pieces in rich textures and colors. Fall staples like blazers, cardigans, trench coats and sweaters make it so easy! We'll show you how in TREND WATCH and STYLE FILE. Not to worry though, we will still showcase some hot weather trends since summer is going to stick around for a couple more months.

A designer well known for her layering savoir-faire is British designer, Vivienne Westwood. Find out more about her life, career and heart in DESIGNER WATCH.

Get ready for a month full of style, heartwarming news and summer fun in the sun.

Love,

XoxO Kelie