Love this sexy red dress from Frederick’s of Hollywood.

The price on this cocktail dress is sexy, too — less than $50!  Get it when you shop online at Frederick’s of Hollywood.

In addition to women’s clothing (and lingerie, of course), they also sell shoes, like these strappy black sandal high heels that would go perfect with this dress:

They ship to the United States, its territories, and Canada.  Don’t miss their women’s clothing and lingerie clearance items, too.

If you liked this post, you might also like my previous posts:  Sexy 1-Shoulder Dress and 8 Red Dresses; 8 Stunning Looks. 

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Yellow is THE *in* color right now.  Check out this classic and beautiful formal gown in yellow:

This yellow charmeuse dress by Le Femme features an empire waist, rhinestone jewel embellishments, and a small train in the back.  Perfect for prom or any formal event where you want to shine.

Shop for it at the online clothing store, OnlineFormals.com.  Be sure to visit their Celebrity Gowns section, too, which features dress styles worn by your favorite stars that you can buy.  Also of interest are their plus size and sale sections.  OnlineFormals.com ships worldwide.

If you liked this post, you might also like my previous post:  5 Places to Buy a Prom Dress Online.

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Color block (large swathes of solid colors mixed together) is in style this season, but I’ve mostly seen it on shorter dresses.  This Valentino evening gown is one of the few long formal dresses I’ve seen that incorporates colorblock, which brings this style to a new level of luxury and elegance.

This pink, purple, and yellow strapless dress, made in Italy of silk crepe, features an empire waist and layered skirt.  It’s a wee bit pricy at just under $9K (no, that is not a type-o) when you shop online at Bergdorf Goodman.

They ship worldwide, but people ordering from addresses outside of the United States will have to call customer service to have their order shipped (972.556.6080).  If the dress is slightly out of your price range, try browsing Bergdorf Goodman’s sale page for more affordable pieces. 

If you liked this post, you might also like my previous post:  Pleated Chiffon Color Block Dress.

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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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Easter is coming up fast, and this season’s fashion offers all sorts of fun alternatives for your Easter attire.  Here are 5 fashion tips for a stylish Easter holiday.

1) Bright Colors:  Bright colors are in, especially yellow.  Bright colors against a black background are also very stylish this year.

2) Girly Stuff:  Ruffles, lace, florals — anything feminine or frilly.  Girl it up this Easter with romantic clothing styles.

3) Traditional or Casual, You Choose:  Fashion is much less rigid today, and choices abound.  If you’re not into dresses, wear a pretty floral halter top with slacks, jeans, or capris.

4) Chic Hair Accessories:  Forego the big Easter hat for a sleek and stylish hairband.  The Hair Boutique and Marketplace offers a fabulous collection of couture headbands, or, if you want the scarf look but aren’t sure how to tie one, cheat with one of these ready-to-go scarf headbands from Cherabella.

5) Big Bold Jewelry:  Match the bright colors in your clothing with big, bold jewelry that’s fun to wear, like these enamel bangles from Banana Republic.

If you liked this post, you might also like my previous post featuring 5 Easter dresses:  Easter Comes Early This Year — Do You Have Your Dress Yet?

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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.

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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.

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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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