The Little Red Dress December 15th, 2009 By

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Beyonce and Taylor Swift are two leading ladies that always look smashing, even under pressure in their little red dresses.  Taylor Swift paires her vintage dress with matte red lips while the daring neckline of Beyonce’s Roberto Cavalli dress demanded a more neutral face.

Red is THE color of the holiday season and a little red dress is the perfect way to incorporate it into your wardrobe.  Unless you are walking a red carpet, keep your little red dress simple and not too revealing.  Cocktail length is best for red dresses. Pair with black suede heels for a lush look.

We love this Black Halo dress:

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And this Robert Rodriguez:

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* 2009 MTV VMA Photos by Getty Images
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Shop under $30: Metallic Clutches November 27th, 2009 By

Top, Aldo clutch. Bottom, J. Furmani clutch.

Top, Aldo clutch. Bottom, J. Furmani clutch.

With the holiday party season well under way, it’s time to start putting together outfits.  The perfect accessory to pair with those killer high heels is a metallic clutch.  A metallic clutch will add just the right amount of sparkle and shimmer to your outfit.  The small size of the bag will help you maintain proper posture while meeting and greeting at parties.

These five picks under $30 will let you pick out a few metallic shades without breaking the bank. You should try to have at least one silver and one gold.

Wear some patent heels for some extra shine without overdoing the sparkle.

La Regale Clutches

La Regale Clutches

These La Regale clutches are affordable and chic and come in many shades of gold, silver and bronze; the three options on the right range in price from $20 to $30.  Try a style with a chain-strap to keep both hands free.

Carry an Aldo clutch for instant cheap-chic. Kate Walsh carried her $30 Aldo clutch to the Emmy Awards. Get your own Aldo clutch for around $16 on sale.

Try a colored metallic like a beautiful shimmery red clutch from J. Furmani, it’s only $28 from eBags.

Party tip: Keep your clutch under your left arm and your drink in your left hand so that your right hand is available to greet people.

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3 Ways to Wear: Brooches October 30th, 2009 By

Adriana Orsini Flower Brooch

Adriana Orsini Flower Brooch

Think brooches are old-fashioned?  Think again!  What we love right now: a brooch as an accent on a dress.  Try a modern flower brooch, like one from Adriana Orsini. Strategically placed, they can show off the style of the dress or highlight your best asset.  Lindsay Price, Tina Fey and Chloe Sevigny used brooches to liven up the gowns they wore to the Primetime Emmy Awards.

Try it:

On the shoulder/near the neckline of your dress like Lindsay Price: Lindsay’s placement of the brooch shows that you can turn an ordinary dress into something spectacular.  The placement of the brooch near her neckline draws your eye to her face and neck, a universally flattering spot on any figure.

On one hip like Chloe Sevigny: Chloe’s brooch shows off her small waist. This is a great choice for anyone looking to emphasize a tiny waist, with a glittering brooch drawing the eye to all the right places.

On the back of the dress like Tina Fey: Tina’s brooch highlights the open back style of her gown.  Wear one to make sure you look just as gorgeous going as coming.

Dresses with draping look best with brooches, skip the skin-tight sheaths.  Don’t have a dress that would work? You can find dresses made with brooches, too!

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Step Out in Sequins September 25th, 2009 By

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Lovely People's Queeny Pump

In their September 2009 issue, Glamour‘s fashion editors featured sequined shoes in their Things Glamour Editors Love article.  Perfect for a night out dancing, they’ll make your feet sparkle and help you stand out in a crowd of basic black pumps.  Lovely People’s Queeny black sequined pump is a classic that will go with any outfit.  If you’re ready for lots of oohs and ahhs, try Naughty Monkey’s satin striped That’s Awesome pump and pair with your LBD.

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Naughty Monkey That's Awesome Pump

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