This JS Collections dress is fantastic.  A lot of clothes tend to follow the same pattern, but this one is different while still being in line with current trends.  I love the sleeves on this, the little bows on the sleeves, and the piping; the black floral print against the white background is really exquisite.

Available at Barrie Pace which ships to the United States.  See their women’s clothing sale section, too.

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Kate Moss just launched her Spring/Summer 2008 collection.  You can buy it at TopShop.  Here’s one of her pieces:

This daisy print dress has a romantic, vintage touch with ruffles down the front.  Here’s another view:

You can get this same style in a top, as well.

She has a lot of great pieces, and you can view the entire Kate Moss collection here.  TopShop ships worldwide.  To learn more about their clothes and see them in motion, view one of their many video podcasts.  TopShop also offers special sizes for petite, tall, maternity, and babies.

You can book a Style Advisor (a.k.a. personal shopper) in stores throughout the U.K. for a small deposit (in case of cancellation), but you get the money back provided you show up.  You can also book a small group of friends for a shopping party with a Style Advisor. 

They’re also opening a store in New York in Fall 2008.

TopShop has love for students and offers a special student fashion section where they have fashion news, special deals, and occasional freebies.  Additionally, UK students with an NUS Extra card get a year-round 10% discount.

How great is this store??

If you liked this post, you might also like my previous post:  Yasmin Le Bon Approved Spring 08 Collection.

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I found a store that sells regular and plus size dresses up to size 20 to the general public for wholesale prices!  It’s called Buy in America.  Here’s a cute and trendy dress from their site:

Not only is it wholesale, it’s also on sale right now for about $30!!  The chiffon wrap is sold separately.  They ship worldwide.  See their women’s clothing clearance page, too.

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Nordstrom has a list on their site of 10 Things To Add A Glamorous Global Twist to Your Look for Spring 2008.  Want to know what’s in style right now?  Let Nordstrom point the way.

1. The Gladiator:  This look features any kind of shoe reminiscent of ancient rome.  Shoes come in all heights, from heels to flat sandals.  It’s all in the straps.  This L.A.M.B. stiletto heel is made of metallic leather.

Explore more of the Gladiator Look. 

2. Primitive Prints: Animal prints, batik, and geo-ethnic designs define this style.  A good example is the pattern on this Diane von Furstenberg dress, made of silk.

Explore more of the Primitive Prints Look. 

3. Organic Stones and 9. Exotic Rings:  For Organic Stones, look for natural materials (as opposed to precious stones) like crystal, agate, and quartz.  For Exotic Rings, go for big and over-the-top.  This Argento Vivo white cat’s eye pendant dangles from not 1, but 3 gold chains.  The white cat’s eye ring is big, bold, and attention-getting.

Explore more of the Organic Stones Look.

Explore more of the Exotic Rings Look. 

4. Ornamentation: Metal, beads, jewels, sequins – this season’s look features clothes that are decorated and adorned.  Like this cute swing coat from L.A.M.B. with metallic beading.  Pair it with the L.A.M.B. pencil skirt, called Bombshell, pictured below.

Explore more of the Ornamentation Look. 

5. Natural Materials: Look to accessorize with earthy materials like wood, cork, wicker, and bamboo.  This slingback Jessica Simpson pump features blue leather atop a wooden heel.

Explore more of the Natural Materials Look. 

6. Mixed Stack of Bangles:  When it comes to bangle bracelets, choose from a variety of different materials from wood and stone to metal and enamel.  Just make sure that no matter what type of bangle you’re wearing, you have lots of them.  For a glamorous touch, try these Swarovski crystal bangles.

Explore more of the Mixed Stack of Bangles Look. 

7. The Caftan:  The sixties are back in full force, including the caftan.  Try this Tory Burch tunic caftan in a yellow print.

Explore more of the Caftan Look. 

8. Safari Style:  Cargo pockets, khaki, and more animal prints define this look.  These Via Spiga wedge sandals sport a giraffe-print heel.

Explore more of the Safari Style Look.

9. (see #3)

10. Handmade Details: Attention to detail is the name of the game, whether it be embroidery, cut-outs, applique, ruffles, or something else.  Look for clothes with that extra touch.  This Phillip Lim dress features incredibly detailed embroidery and teeny tiny ruffles along the collar and sleeves.

Explore more of the Handmade Details Look.

Nordstrom ships to the United States.

If you liked this post, you might also like my previous post: Designer Dress Has Fresh Look in Gray, White, and Beige.

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The Audrina dress pictured below features draping reminiscent of ancient statues of greek goddesses, a style that’s very *in* right now.  What I especially like about this dress is that it has the fittied piece beneath the draping.

Available in other colors, as well; get it at Lauren Conrad which ships worldwide.

If you liked this post, you might also like my previous post about another dress with a draped effect:  Mini Dress — Pale Blue and Just Right for You.

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The draping at the neckline and the jewels on the shoulder straps contribute to the chic look of this little black dress.

Notice the ruching on the entire dress and the little upturn at the side seam hem, which show off the figure.  This dress is sexy while still being elegant.  It’s currently on sale.  Complete the look, and pair it with these silver T-strap high heels:

You can get both at Carabella, which ships worldwide (non-U.S. shipments go through a third part; see their shipping page for more information).  They have a lot of clothes on sale right now, so be sure to visit their women’s clothing sale page, too.

Photo Courtesy of Carabella

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A prom dress can take weeks to be made and more time to ship to you.  It’s never too early to start looking for that perfect dress.  Following are 5 online stores where you can find formal and prom dresses.

• Christina’s (ships to the U.S.)

• Tiza (ships worldwide)

• New York Prom (ships worldwide)

• Find My Prom Dress (ships worldwide)

• Sophisticated Lady (ships worldwide)

If you’re last-minute shopping, many prom dress stores also have web pages that contain pre-made, in-stock dresses which they can ship out quickly.  The bad news is that you’ll have to search through them for your size, but the good news is that the pre-made dresses are often offered at a discount.

If you liked this post, you might also want to browse through my long dress category for lots of beautiful formal dresses.

Photo Courtesy of Jan Sundstedt

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Yasmin Le Bon, supermodel and wife of Duran Duran lead singer Simon Le Bon, is representing House of Fraser’s Spring 08 line.  Choose from pieces by designers such as Chloe, Diesel and Firetrap, and Paul Smith.

This yellow knit top with a frill down the front is from the exclusive line, Untold.  It can go from office to evening, and yellow is a big color this season.  It’s also available in black, gray, and orange.

By the way, Yasmin is also the mother of three.  Doesn’t she look terrific? 

There are more pieces scheduled to come out, like the single-shoulder white top and the long color block dress pictured below.  To view all of the clothes Yasmin is pictured in on the House of Fraser website or to sign up for email notification when they become available for purchase, go to their webpage titled A Famous Face Joins House of Fraser’s Spring 08 Collection.

House of Fraser ships to the U.K.  See their womenswear clearance page, too.

If you liked this post, you might also like my previous posts:  Expand Your Wardrobe–Two Basic Yet Classy Tops and Say Yes to Yellow: Short Formal Dress.

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Jennifer Lopez just launched a new line of fashion called JustSweet.  The clothes are really cute and really trendy.  I especially like this dress:

Here’s a closer look.  Notice the subtle metallic sparkle in the fabric.

Get it at JustSweet.com for less than $100.  They ship worldwide.  She has a lot of cute footwear you can buy, too.  For some super low prices, check out the sale page.

If you liked this post, you might also like the previous post: Trendy Pink Silk Floral Dress.

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This beautifully designed tunic top by Hale Bob is made of 100% silk.

Pair with jeans, or, for a dressier look, skinny leg brown pants or a short to knee-length brown or light blue skirt.  Wear with a strappy heel if you want to go dressy or with boots if you want to go trendy.

Available at Zappos; they ship to the United States and its territories.  For Canadian shipments, see Canada Zappos.

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