I’ll admit the last time I wore denim shorts, I was 12 and I currently don’t even own a pair.  But denim shorts (and shorts in general) went from tween to decidely grown up when paired correctly. Instead of just throwing on any old top, try one of the biggest trends of the summer (again) - the nautical striped tee with a white or khaki boyfriend blazer over it for instant chic. For day, pair with flat T-sandals and sex it up with heels for going out.  I would keep the accessories light as not to clash with the  stripes.  To keep it classy, I opt for cuffed shorts as opposed to cut-offs in a style that is slightly looser, longer and in a darker wash. Siwy Ruby Roll Up Shorts in Twilight is my top pick.

What would you do if you felt like you didn’t fit in with the crowd, a certain sub-culture or even with the current fashion trends? I see many people I know conforming to the norm blindly, but luckily for me, I’ve always been a rebel which gives me some kind of immunity from caring about what most people think.

Through my personal style, I have found the skin that I am happy to be in and everyday I feel as though I am discovering more about myself through what I like in fashion.

A metallic silver jacket, black leather flat boots and a grey dress are what I consider my style essentials. I am always on the lookout for these three things no matter what the fashion trends are and I feel very strongly that these items are a huge part of me.

When I first started blogging, I was living in cold and wet Britain, but these days I live back home in Singapore where it is hot and humid (but still wet!) instead. Therefore, the things I see myself picking up when I am shopping in stores seem to put me in the direction of a more laid-back version of my covered-up style back in the UK.

Speaking of laid-back style, I am favouring some carelessly cool pieces on Manhattanite which will easily fit in with my style essentials. The way I see it is that I will make things, in this case fashion fit in with me and not the other way round!

My Manhattanite Picks:

1. David Lerner Organic Cap Sleeve Pocket Tee

I can never have enough grey shirts that hide what I don’t want others to see and show off what I want others to notice. I love the super short sleeves on this one.

2. Siwy Camilla Cut-Off Shorts in Charm

I had my eye on these for awhile now. I just love the light, barely there baby blue wash. It is just asking for the rebel in me to team it with something tough and dark.

3. Lauren Moshi Sword Heart Grommet Hoodie in Black

Grommets are on my mind a lot at the moment. This is definitely the most sensual hoodie ever with your décolletage on show. I think my little grey dress agrees with it too!

4. CC Skye Woven Leather & Chain Bangle

I like my jewelry to enhance the clothes I already have and this is just one of those versatile pieces that go with everything.

Want more of me? I can be found on my personal blog, Rebelle Chic.

I haven’t had a denim crush in a really long time. In fact, I have been able to keep myself away from my premium denim habit for, like, a really long time. The last pair of way too expensive jeans I bought was a pair of True Religions, last summer and come to think of it, those were a gift. Anyways, back to the subject at hand … Siwy jeans.

Siwy jeans have a sort of heat radiating off of them. They are like the Meghan Fox of jeans. They are vaguely familiar, ridiculously hot, kinda unattainable (not really, just buy them on Manhattanite), and they make you feel really good.

There is a nice selection out there but I have my eye on the Siwy Camilla Shorts in Libertine w/ Rainbow Jewels. What can I say; I am sucker for short-shorts and jewels. I also have my eye steady on the Siwy Sophie Slim Crop Pant in Jet and Onyx Mesh. Why? I don’t know, maybe because I don’t have enough garments with mesh in them.

Find your favorite on Manhattanite now and tell me why you love them … I just like to know these things.

Hello lovelies! My name is Crosby and I am the founder of PR Couture, a little ditty of a blog that focuses on the fashion PR niche. As a more trade blog, I am thrilled to be fashion blogging for Manhattanite and diving into the clothes (and not just the PR behind the clothes!).

I am a collector - postcards, fortunes, fabric, photographs, unicorns, black flats - and I love putting these images around my house, stuffed into books to be found later, incorporated into gifts or art. I tend to be drawn toward the the pretty, romantic, sometimes cynical and a bit dark. It’s no surprise then, with the early summer upon us, and June Gloom descended upon San Diego, that I sought out the Sofia Coppola film Virgin Suicides for fashion inspiration.

I know we are all being fed 90’s grunge-land, but for summer I love the idea of 1970’s style white dresses, hints of pink and a flower or two. After taking a look at a few delicious shots of Ms. Dunst, I couldn’t resist the Va Va by Joy Han Daisy Dress in White. Perhaps the clothes themselves are so pure to create contrast and intrigue when we figure out just how complex the girl is who wears them?

Virgin Suicides Fashion Romancin by prcouture