This pleated color block dress in hot pink and cream is made of silk.

Here’s a look at the back, which is all one color:

This trendy dress is formal enough to wear to a dressy event in the evening, yet fun enough to wear to something more casual, as well.
Get it at Venus, which ships worldwide.  They have both a women’s clothing sale section (up to 40% off) and a fashion clearance section (up to 60% off).  They also have a New Arrivals section, so you can see the latest fashions to come into their store.
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Why does it take five Irishmen to change a lightbulb?One to change the bulb.
Four to remark about how grand the old bulb was.
Haha.  Just a little Irish humor for you in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day.  And speaking of preparing for St. Patty’s, better buy something green now.  You don’t want to be rummaging through your closet on the morning of March 17th only to find you don’t have a thing to wear. 
And there’s no better place to buy than bebe.com, which has a ton of cute stuff in green right now.
Like this amazing green bustier, which features a padded bra and boning.  Buy it separately …read more

This pretty, fun, and expensive-looking dress is currently less than $50!

Get it at Venus.  Pair it with these strappy shoes, also available at Venus.

Venus ships worldwide.  See this store’s sale and clearance pages, too.

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I haven’t seen this before — pleating with color block.  I like it!

The pale rose band along with the black and grays is a nice touch, too.  The skirt is lined.  Amazingly, this dress is less than $30!!
Purchase this at Twelve by Twelve; they ship to the United States.  See their “last chance” sale page, too.

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The color block trend has inspired some pretty designs, but sometimes designers get it wrong.  Like when they mix together colors that have no business being mixed together.  I’m all for experimenting and creating something new, but at the same time, I don’t want to wear someone’s ugly, failed experiment.  Know what I’m saying?
They got it right with this sexy, tricolor dress in basic black and white with turquoise to accent the waist.  In addition, the ruching at the waist, the A-line skirt, and all the elements of this dress work together in harmony to create a cohesive and beautiful …read more

I’ve searched all over the web for Valentine’s Day style advice, and here’s what the experts had to say…
 
1. From the girls at I Am Fashion regarding daytime dates:  Dressing flirty and casual is the theme here. We suggest matching a simple camisole with a shrug. Jeans are sexy enough without being overwhelming, such as Blue Cult jeans. The bag must be cute, and should not be the ones you usually go shopping in.
 
2. From the Queer Eye for the Straight Girl cast on About.com:  use a light foundation for overall coverage and couple pale pink lips and cheeks with light grays …read more