What Not to Wear: This Dress
What not to wear…
Promgirl.com sells a lot of cute dresses. This is not one of them.
The 60’s Meet 2008: Long Colorful Dress from Terani
This multi-colored long silk print dress is from Terani:
Beads trim this fun and colorful piece, and you can get it at promsgalore.com. They ship worldwide. See their sale page for bargain prices on evening gowns, prom dresses, and other formalwear.
Alice + Olivia Trendy Sequined Dress
Color gradation and sequins grace this Alice+Olivia sequin pink pencil dress with trendy elegance:
Fading from pink to white tones, this designer cocktail dress is available at StandardStyle.com. They ship worldwide and offer many popular designer brands. Don’t miss their designer clothing sale page (I especially like this Marc Jacobs mod yellow plaid lame dress from their sale section).
Sexy Black Cocktail Dress from Newbury Bond
This sophisticated black knee-length cocktail dress is called Sophia.
It’s made of silk and features a back slit and hidden zipper. I like the simple lines in this dress. Buy it when you shop online at Newbury Bond. They ship worldwide. Buyers outside of the United States should read their shipping page. See their women’s clothing sale section, too.
If you liked this post, you might also like these previous posts featuring knee-length and short black dresses:
- On Sale — Sophisticated Black Cocktail Dress
- Black Cocktail Dress with Gold Bow (currently on sale)
- Net Over Nude Makes this Dress a Hit (currently less than $100)
- Go Ask Alyce…When It Comes to Formal Dresses (currently on sale, availalbe in plus sizes too)
Photo Courtesy of newburybond.com

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Mizrahi Maxi in Vibrant Colors
The long maxi dress is all the rage at the moment. Designer, Isaac Mizrahi gives a beautiful example of the maxi with this multi-colored orchid trapeze gown.
You can buy this gorgeous designer dress when you shop online on the European version of net-a-porter.com. (For the United States, Canada, and Latin America [which have a different clothing selection], go here.)
What’s your opinion of the maxi dress trend – love it, like it, don’t care for it, or absolutely hate it?
Sexy Shiny Little Black Dress
I love the lacy, see-through hem on this shimmering black cocktail dress.
It’s available in sizes 0 to 18 when you shop online at elegantmart.com. They ship worldwide.
Photo Courtesy of Elegant Mart

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Fashion in the O.C.
Hello my little fashionistas. Sorry I haven’t been around the last few days, but my computer no worky. It seems to be all better now (keep your fingers crossed).
I was walking around the Irvine Spectrum last night (a popular hangout here in the O.C.) and I saw this adorable bubble hem dress in the window at the bebe store.
The bebe site recommends you wear it with these super high heel platform gladiator sandals.
bebe ships directly to the U.S. and Canada, and through a third party to the rest of the world. To pick up designer clothes at discount prices, go to their sale page.

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Designer Dress is Trendy, yet Classically Simple
This Laundry by Design mini dress is made of silk and comes in steel blue.
This ultra cute designer dress is available at Saks Fifth Avenue. They ship to the United States.
Photo Courtesy of saksfifthavenue.com

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Is Fashion Fading?
The colorfade look is in style right now, with either two colors fading into each other, or gradational tones of one color fading in and out of darker to lighter shades. Here are two examples:
1. Carmen Marc Valvo Collection Ombre Chiffon Halter Cocktail Dress (This white and gray designer dress from Bloomingdale’s is currently around $600.)
2. Ombre Georgette Tank Dress (A little more affordable at just under $80 from MetroStyle. FYI, tiered ruffles and transparent overlays are also in style right now, both of which can be seen on this dress.)
Both Bloomingdale’s and MetroStyle ship to the United States and its territories.
If you liked this post, you might like my previous posts:
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Color Block — Pleated Pink Dress (now on sale for less than $35!)
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Stylish, Multi-Colored, Short Evening Dress - Get It In Zero to Plus Size
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Necklace Dress by Designer YAYA AFLALO (now on sale for half off!)
Photos Courtesy of bloomingdales.com and metrostyle.com

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Sexy and Strapless Long Dress Hugs Your Curves
This coral colored Mori Lee strapless dress really hugs the body.
It’s less than $120!! Enter the coupon code springsale when you check out and get an additional 10% off.
This beautiful long dress is available when you shop online at The Bridal Shop, which ships worldwide. Buyers in the continental United States pay a flat fee of $12 for shipping. They also have a prom dress sale going on right now, many of which would be appropriate at a formal corporate event or as bridesmaid dresses.
If you liked this post, you might also like my previous posts:
- Make a Memorable Entrance in One of These 4 Black and White Strapless Evening Gowns
- Think Pink: 3 Formal Dresses
- Yellow Prom Dress — Their Eyes Will Be Trained On You
- Look Amazing in this Unique Evening Gown
Photo Courtesy of The Bridal Shop

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