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Gorgeous and Under $50: Summer Dresses For Every Occasion

Hannah Weil — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:45:02 PDT

We think of our little Summer dresses as a one-piece wonder - each one with its own potential for major style impact. Our dress arsenal is a diverse bunch that fills every occasion's need: the office, cocktails, weekend brunches and vacation. That means we need budget-minded dresses so we don't feel guilty buying more than a few, which is why we've scoured the market for the best dresses under $50. We thought of everything - even a few to transition nicely into Fall. Click through and shop our favorite styles - and rest assured knowing they all come in under budget.

10 Fresh Summer Rompers and Jumpsuits Under $150

Hannah Weil — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:04:19 PDT

A sweet romper or '70s glam jumpsuit makes for easy Summer dressing. Think of it as your one-stop to seasonally breezy styling. They're a little spunkier than our sundresses, they go perfectly with flats or wedges, and happen to look fantastic under blazers, oversize cardigans, and denim jackets. They're one of the most versatile go-anywhere solutions to our Summer dressing queries - and we've handpicked our favorites under $150 right here. Just click through to shop our editor's picks.

Celeb Style: Diane Kruger

Hannah Weil — Tue, 31 May 2011 09:06:47 PDT

Diane Kruger stepped out in perfect Summer style for a Memorial Day fete in Malibu. Her pretty LWD ($168) gets dressed up with a boho-Western vibe, via a seasonal scarf ($9), woven cowboy hat, and a pair of fabulous turquoise earrings. To finish, we'd just add a little leather crossbody bag to tote your sunscreen and the rest of your Summer essentials.

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How to Dress Up Your Tank Dress à la Jennifer Lawrence

Hannah Weil — Fri, 20 May 2011 10:40:18 PDT

It wasn't sequins or any ornately embellished dress that caught our attention, but when Jennifer Lawrence stepped out in NYC last night, we couldn't help but take note of her simple, yet sexy tank dress. The Altuzarra dress Miss Lawrence chose for her appearance on David Letterman was styled up with a few key accessories, making it a perfect how-to in dressing up any other little dress with the same tank dress silhouette and body-con fit.

The key is choosing a tank dress that flatters your shape. Balance out your bottom half with a scoop neck, or flaunt your toned lower half in a shorter hemline. In any case, any added shape-wear underneath your dress will help to sculpt and slim your frame if you choose.
While a tank dress isn't exactly typical event wear, Jennifer elevates hers - and defines her waist - with a sleek leather belt in a complimentary color.
Lastly, do as Jennifer does and go for leg-elongating platforms, heels, or wedges. Forgoing the flats with help dress you up, and give you a longer line from head-to-toe, making you appear taller and thinner.

Just shop our handpicked outfits below to get the same look!

Viva Vena! / Eno Jersey Tank Dress - Sold Out	Diane von Furstenberg - Zoe - Black Perforated Leather Platform Sandal - Sold Out
Club Monaco Terry Distressed Belt - Sold Out	BDG Basic Knit Tank Dress - $32.00
Isola - Delmar - Sold Out	Gorjana Fairfax Studded Belt - Sold Out
Sparkle & Fade Knit Twist-Back Fitted Dress - Sold Out	Mark & James by Badgley Mischka Mark & James Paxton - Sold Out
Gorjana Fairfax Double Wrap Studded Belt - Sold Out	French Connection Stripe Tank Dress - Sold Out
Vic 9244 - Sold Out	Elegantly Waisted Daniella Belt - Sold Out
Patterson J. Kincaid Portland Printed Tank Dress - Sold Out	BRUNO PREMI Platform sandals - Sold Out
Club Monaco Terry Distressed Belt - Sold Out	A.L.C. Striped stretch-jersey tank dress - Sold Out
Dolce Vita Emery Sandal - Sold Out	Gorjana Fairfax Studded Belt - Sold Out
Altuzarra Banded Tank Dress - Sold Out	L.a.m.b. Evelyn Platform Sandals - Sold Out
Malene Birger Rachelle Wrapped Skinny Waisted Belt - Sold Out

Celeb Style: Katie Holmes

Hannah Weil — Fri, 20 May 2011 08:20:58 PDT

At last night's Beauty Culture photography exhibition, Katie Holmes delivered the kind of casual elegance that's perfect for Summer. Katie's creamy, lightweight blazer was the dressed-up counterpart to a pretty little Madewell dress ($198 while fringed booties ($225) gave the whole look an easy, boho vibe. To finish, we'd just add a buttery leather clutch and a little sparkle via a pair of understated studs. Just click the items above to shop a similar style.

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Celeb Style: Chloë Sevigny

Hannah Weil — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:06:05 PDT

At last night's Hugo Boss party, Chloë Sevigny gave us a spunkier take on preppy wear. We love her spin on a blazer ($120) and button-down in crisp white on white, but it's her own cheeky footwear for Opening Ceremony ($395) and socks combo that sweetens the style. It's equal parts girlie, modern, and sexy-cool. Just click the pieces above to shop a similar look.

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How to Wear Summer Sequins

Hannah Weil — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:40:54 PDT

While the holidays are prime time for sequined wear, you can still wear your shimmering tops, bottoms, and little dresses right now, as long as you stick to a few strategic style guidelines. The key to working Summer sequins is to make it look casual and nonchalant. Forget ultra-tight silhouettes and think breezy, not clingy. To help show you how, we've garnered fashionable examples from Joy Bryant, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Diane Kruger, who all suited up in their own versions of Summer-perfect, easy sequined styles. Now, click through to see how you can do the same.

Celeb Style: Olivia Palermo

Hannah Weil — Fri, 06 May 2011 11:18:05 PDT

Style pro Olivia Palermo stepped out for a film screening last night, with a slick take on Spring-appropriate leather. Taking the short route, she paired chic bottoms ($248) with a tie-front blouse in the same palette, then showed off her accessorizing skills with a pair of green satin heels ($749) and a dazzling little clutch. Just click the items above to shop a similar style.

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These Nautical-Chic Striped Dresses Make Us Want to Set Sail

Brittney Stephens — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:34:39 PDT

Just when we thought we couldn't get enough of the striped-tee trend, three stylish celebs showed their stripes in nautical-inspired dresses. Alexa Chung styled hers with black tights and a chic trench during London Fashion Week, Sarah Paulson donned a thicker, slouchier stripe at last month's Independent Spirit Awards, and newly coiffed Brooklyn Decker paired her fitted French Connection frock ($84) with ballet flats and a black tote. Each lady puts her own spin on the piece and proves that an LSD - little striped dress - can make for a simple, flattering, and totally classic look. Check out the pieces below - and get shopping!

Celebrity Trend Alert: Shoulder-Baring Frocks

Hannah Weil — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:42:46 PDT

Unlike a mini or maybe a plunging neckline, there are a few ways of revealing some skin that never feel, well, too revealing. At the top of our list currently are shoulder-baring frocks, just the way fashion pack Alexa Chung, Michelle Monaghan, Abbie Cornish, and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld are showing them off. They're sexy, but not overt, leaving an exposed neckline to adorn with a fabulous statement necklace or dangling earrings. We love the feel of a looser, floral-print off-the-shoulder for a fresh '70s vibe by day, then slip into a body-con version and channel a sultrier side of the '80s by night.

French Connection Stripe Bell Sleeve Dress - Sold Out	A.L.C. Kate Dress in Navy/White Stripe - $450.00
Striped Racerback Tank Dress - Sold Out	Twenty8Twelve by s.miller Regina striped jersey dress - Sold Out
Mossimo Supply Co. Juniors T-Shirt Dress - Grey/Navy Stripe - Sold Out	Salty Stripe Dress - Sold Out
Stripe Pocket Frock - $41.00	Ali Ro Sleeveless Striped Tank Dress - Sold Out
Splendid Mini Rugby Stripe Dress - Sold Out	Theory Silk Stripe-Alesandra - Sold Out
wren Alexa Shoulder Embellishment Stripe Dress - Sold Out	Indigo Stripe Dress - Sold Out
French Connection Stripe Tank Dress - Sold Out

ASOS Off Shoulder Body-Conscious Dress - Sold Out	Rebecca Minkoff Dev Dress - Sold Out
Black Halo Off Shoulder Jackie O Dress - Sold Out	Joie Sari Off-the-Shoulder Dress - Sold Out
ASOS One Sleeve Off The Shoulder Slinky Dress - Sold Out	D & G Off-the-Shoulder Floral Printed Dress - Sold Out
ASOS Pencil Dress with Cut Out Shoulder - Sold Out	French Connection Jessie Beach Dress - Sold Out
Rachel Pally Midsummer Dress - Sold Out	Rachel Roy - Drape Dress - Urchin - Sold Out
ASOS Slinky Body-Conscious Dress with Knot Twist Detail - $71.62	Halston Heritage Off Shoulder Cocktail Dress - $395.00
Nanette Lepore Short Sleeve Embelleshed Come True Dress - Sold Out