Must Have Party Dresses for this Holiday Season

Gorgeous Party Dresses to Wow Everyone!

There are some great party dresses available for this season, but I've narrowed them down to four dresses that will make you look good and stay on trend this holiday season.

We have the obligatory little black dress which every girl needs at least one of to get through any holiday season.

Next we're going metallic with both a gold dress and a silver dress picked. Metallics are really hot this season so these dresses are right on trend.

To round out my top four picks I'm going with an injection of blue, I'll admit a bias as I love the color blue, but I think you'll fall in love with this dress as it's very 'structural' in look and would stand out no matter what color it was in........the blue does seem to make it 'pop' even more though.

Let's have a look at some of the fantastic party dresses available for this party season....

A Show Stopping Little Black Dress

Premium Feather Skirt Plunge Dress

If you though the little black dress was last decade then you haven't seen this standout party dress......

Brought to you from the premium range at Missguided this black mini dress is designed to ensure all eyes will be on you when you're in the room.

The black feather skirt details are the part of the dress that I think makes it stand out the best, but what do you think?

Some would say that the figure hugging stretch fabric that flatters your figure is the best part of the dress and others would point to the deep plunge neckline.

Add some heels and a black clutch and you're ready to style the night away!

Heart Stopping Metallic Fringe Party Dress in Gold

Premium Metallic Fringe Dress

Metallics in all forms are going to be hot this season whether you use them to accessorize or in dress form like this beautiful gold dress.

I love the fringe on this dress that extends beyond the mini dress that it adorns, it gives a nod to the roaring 20s, but it's very modern.

If you're planning on tearing up the dance floor then this is the party dress for you because the fringe will move as you move and will have anyone watching captivated.

Add some strappy gold heels and you will be the most glamorous looking person in the room.

Glam Matte Sequin Midi Party Dress in Silver

Premium Matte Sequin Midi Dress

Also offering a hint of the metallic trend and from Missguided's premium range comes this sequin midi dress in silver. There really is something about silver that just exudes glamor, don't you think?

Marilyn Monroe wore a long silver evening dress in style and was photographed many times, this midi length silver party dress could make you feel like the paparazzi was at the party just for you! I love the idea of a sequinned party dress for the glitzy holidays so this is definitely a winner in my book.

The high neck with the cut out back details is incredibly flattering and the result is an absolutely knockout party dress.

Matte sequins are incredibly on-trend right now and I'd pair this dress with a pair of silver or nude heels and leave all of your jewelry at home - this dress adds just the right amount of bling all by itself.

Cut Out Strappy Bandage Party Dress in Blue

Premium Cut Out Strappy Bandage Dress

This gorgeous blue mini dress really stands out because of the details. Made from a thick premium bandage fabric this dress is seriously figure flattering and will leave you with a saucy silhouette as you party the night away.

From the back the dress just looks like a regular bandage dress in a gorgeous shade of blue, but when you turn to the side or front the cut out details tell the story and people will not be able to take their eyes off of you.

I would simply add a pair of nude heels to this outfit as I wouldn't want to distract attention away from the dress at all, this is another time when jewelry could be distracting except maybe some sculptural looking ear rings in the same blue as the dress.

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Ribbed Knitted Dress - A Must Have Fashion Piece for Fall/Winter 2015

When it comes to great street fashion this fall and winter, there's one thing that you didn't know you needed - a ribbed knit dress!

Yes, the jumper dress is back in style and it's never looked better. You can see the likes of Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham sporting it so you know it must be right on trend.

There are a few different styles to choose from, but the most popular seems to be the high neck rib knitted dress which can be worn by itself or teamed up with a tailored jacket. Personally I like the look of a black ribbed maxi dress teamed with a black fedora style hat, ankle boots and a denim jacket for a mix of downtown street style and uptown sophistication style.

Of course not everyone likes the high neck look so you can try a round neck, off shoulder, cold shoulder or even a roll neck style. The key to this fashion piece is that it's knitted, here's a few of our picks for you.......

high neck rib knitted dress blackClick Heremono stripe ribbed knitted dressClick Hereoff shoulder knitted jumper dressClick Herefluffy cut out midi dress blackClick Here

So how will you rock this look?
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The Plaid Look

Plaid Looks for The Street

Great Street Fashion for You

We're getting our plaid on today with these pieces to add to your wardrobe.

The use of plaid in fashion at the moment combines the grunge look of the nineties with the punk movement of the late 70s, early 80s and the look is one with a bit of an edge that's perfect for young street fashion.

You can use any of the pieces featured above or just add a plaid scarf into the mix to make sure that you have a little bit of this pattern in your wardrobe this season.

The Plaid Shirt Jacket is available from Forever 21 - click here.

The Longline Plaid Shirt is available from Forever 21 - click here.

The Curved Hem Tartan Plaid Tank is available from Forever 21 - click here.

The Printed Scottish Plaid Leggings are available from Amazon - click here.



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5 Colorful Sophia Webster Sandals

Colorful Sandals to Add Style to Your Summer Wardrobe

Sophia Webster has brought us some lovely sandals to add to our summer wardrobe which add a pop of color and interest, here's five of my favorites.

Sophia Webster's 'Chiara' Sandals

Sophia Webster's signature 'Chiara' sandals are designed with whimsical mint and black butterfly wings on the heels.

Pops of neon orange and shimmering silver help to accent them and make them stand out which is why they work so well with a neutral wardrobe to add a bit of a surprise to people.

The stiletto heel and simple band across the top of your toes is a very simple elegant style of shoe that you could wear day or night.

Let's look at it in more detail -

Sophia Webster's 'Ida' Pumps

Sophia Webster's 'Ida' pumps are crafted from smooth white leather and printed with a neon-orange, neon-green and black camouflage pattern.

This elegant T-bar pair is trimmed with clear PVC at the toe - it creates the illusion that the strap is floating.

The glossy patent heel gives you height without compromising on comfort.

Again these shoes make a statement by themselves so are best worn with neutrals, let's have a look at them in more detail -

Sophia Webster's 'Lacey' Sandals

Sophia Webster's 'Lacey' sandals are crafted from shimmering baby-pink metallic leather and coated with a matte black, orange and pink camouflage pattern - the same pattern that's featured on the 'Ida' pumps, but a different color palette.

The lace-up front ensures a secure and personalized fit at every part of the foot, while the tall back makes them seem a liitle like booties which are very 'in' this summer.

Wear them with cropped pants or skirts to keep the tassels in view as they are an integral part of the design, let's look at them in more detail -

Sophia Webster's 'Verity' sandals

Sophia Webster's 'Verity' sandals demonstrate the designer's fun and fresh approach to mixing color and texture.

This pair is crafted from patent-leather in magenta and black with bow-embellished orange matte-leather and polka-dot black and white calf hair straps, accented with jade vinyl fringing. They are certainly designed to stand out from the crowd!

As they are obviously seeking attention you should let them take center stage by pairing them with pared back outfits like the one pictured, a simple, conservative black and white ensemble.

Let's look at the 'Verity' sandals in more detail -

Sophia Webster's 'Liberty' sandals

Sophia Webster's bright and colorful 'Liberty' sandals are cut to frame and support your feet perfectly.

This pair is made from smooth leather playfully printed in a zigzag motif.

We say style them with rolled denim.

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Spring Fashions

Fashion always has more than one look which is why we look at designers and fashion retailers to see a range of hot looks for the season and then pick the ones that will suit us best. Today I'm bringing you a few of the trends forecast by Saks Fifth Avenue -

Saks Fifth Avenue Trendcaster for Spring 2015

You can shop any of these looks by simply clicking on the image.

The abstract florals have already been apparent in some of the gorgeous shoes we've seen from our favorite designers, bold colors and floral based patterns certainly look like they're going to be coming into their own.

When they talk about transparent interest it means we are going to continue to see a lot of lace and mesh in overlays on everything from dresses to booties.   

In the Age of Aquarius we are seeing fringy, boho style meets 1960s Woodstock with some fun festival wear - it's all about fun fashion - prints, fringes, layers.

Be sure to check out the rest of what Saks has to offer you in fashion - there's pages of goodies to explore :)

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Do You Have Any Wedges for Spring/Summer?

Wedges Are Great Summer Shoes

I don't know what it is about wedges, but they say it's summertime to me or summer is almost here at least. They go really well with summer fashions especially the Boho styles which are looking to be extremely popular this year. There are lots of different wedges available though so where to start?

Here are a few wedges I think will look great this summer -

Alexander Wang Alla Open-Toe Suede-Paneled Leather Wedge Booties

These wedge booties by Alexander Wang are very on-trend this year as this summer looks set to be over-run with open toe booties!

I love the cutout wedge heel and the pop of bright blue suede at the back of the otherwise black and which neutral bootie.

I can see these being worn at the office as well as in the evening, not really a beach shoe though or even one to wear to a garden party, but still a useful addition to your shoe arsenal.

Alice + Olivia Jenna Pinstriped Leather Wedge Sandals

These Alice + Olivia wedge sandals are on my must have for summer list.   The monochrome pinstripes add an element of graphic cool to the classic wedge sandals.   Stripes are still in this season so these sandals will go beautiful with a range of interesting outfits.

If you're not a fan of the striped dresses or tops that seem to be everywhere at the moment you can use these sandals to add stripes to an otherwise 'plain' outfit and still seem on-trend.

These sandals work beautifully with a pair of cropped jeans as well as denim shorts and let's face it denim is always a safe bet to wear!   

Jimmy Choo Papyrus Patent Leather & Cork Wedge Sandals

These Jimmy Choo wedge sandals are available in the white seen here along with black or nude, so basically all of the neutrals and they are perfect for wearing day or night with dresses or pants.

These are a platform wedge in a natural cork which always looks good in the summer.   The ankle strap is adjustable and they add a little something to the shoe which lifts it above cork wedged sandals of previous years that have had nothing at the ankle and have just been slip on sandals.

I think Jimmy Choo has provided the perfect summer wedge here, but if you don't agree then you'll be happy to know he also has a range of other wedges and you can see some of them when you click on the shoe above.

Of course if you're after something with a bit of fun you can't go past these festival wedges -

I've featured these shoes on my Pinterest feed as I think they are simply gorgeous!   They certainly fit with this post as they are wedges, perfect for spring or summer and they are full of fun with the multi-colored fringe.

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New Clothes from Free People

I've just been browsing some of the new arrivals at Free People and thought I would share a few of them with you. As you can probably tell I do love Free People, their take on Boho fashion is one that I love.

Here's a few looks I'm crushing on at the moment.

Shibori Magic Buttondown

I love the look of this shirt and it works beautifully with a pair of jeans for a casual look.   It would also look great thrown over a bathing suit as a cover up which makes it very versatile for Spring and Summer.

Another item I'm loving at the moment is this one -

Justine Dress

I love this dress, it's very feminine and definitely encapsulates Boho Chic in my mind.   Worn by itself this gauzy cotton mini dress has crochet detailing and with the plunging open back and tie aroun the neck and works very well for the beach babe look.

In summer this would look great to throw over your bathing costume when you leave the beach to grab lunch or a drink in a cafe.

I also think it would be great worn as an oversized top over a pair of cropped skinny jeans or printed straight legged (boho inspired) pants.

The seemingly effortless shapeless fit of the dress actually helps to accentuate your figure really well and I love what feels like a generous abundance of material used in it - it gives it a feeling of luxury :)

Printed Wide Legged Pant

I also love the range of printed wide legged pants that are available at the moment, I particularly love the ones above from Free People.   I love the look which is also available in a black and white version that I also like (very hard to choose between the two).   I also like the fact that these pants don't have an elastic waist like a similar looking pant did that I tried on the other day.   These wide legged pants have a hook and eye closure with a zip and I think it just makes them sit a lot nicer on your waist.

This summer you really are going to need some style of printed wide legged pants and if you don't like these then click the link anyway as Free People have plenty of others to choose from.

Well that's all for now, but whatever you're doing this week why not do it in style?

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That Little Black Dress

The Little Black Dress

A Woman's (Not So) Best Kept Secret

You can find a little black dress in most women's wardrobe as it's generally considered a must have staple. There are lots of different styles of what is affectionately referred to as the LBD available, you simply find a style that suits your body shape and you have a classic dress that you can wear with confidence.

Let's look at a few little black dress and see what one you prefer here -

River Island Sheer Panel Bodycon Dress

This dress is by River Island who are generally known for their vibrant printed party dresses, feminine detailing, statement jackets and lots of denim.

Here we don't have any of the vibrant prints, but their little black dress is full of feminine detailing and looks positively stunning.   Great details are what makes this dress and I personally think it's perfect for Friday night drinks.

If this one's not for you then maybe you'd prefer this next one from the ASOS collection.

ASOS Pencil Dress with Split Front

This pencil dress with split front is an example of a cutting edge little black dress.   This dress can take you from office vamp to party girl with just a fluff of your hair and some night time make-up!

Pussycat London Chiffon Dress with Zip Front

This year chiffon seems to be at the forefront and I do like the way it adds some floaty, romantic feminine feel to dresses.   This chiffon dress by Pussycat London combines the soft chiffon look with the 'rock chick' vibe that a front zip adds.

This is definitely a different LBD to the previous two and I can see this being worn with conservative jewelry and a pair of killer heels or with a studded necklace and pair of Doc Martens - now that's what I call a versatile dress!

ASOS Midi Bardot Skater Dress in Texture

This dress from ASOS adds an off the shoulder look that Brigette Bardot made famous in her sex goddess days (hence the nod to her in the dress' name) to the ever popular skater dress fit.   Although the dress is a little longer than you generally see in skater dresses.

I think this little black dress has a very sophisticated and international feel to it, I would almost feel like talking with a French accent while wearing it, but that might be taking things a bit too far!

XOXO Junior's Mesh-Layer Bodycon Dress

This dress from XOXO includes a number of different styles which is why I think it will be very popular this spring/summer.   First we start off with an extremely on-trend black bodycon dress (tick), now we add a mesh overlay which is also on-trend (tick) and finally let's add shoulder cutouts (tick, tick).   I would add some cutout sandals or summer booties to this LBD and dance the night away in style!

But wait, we have one more to enjoy.....

Jessica Simpson Ruffled Illusion Dress

This dress by Jessica Simpson is a LBD that's also an illusion dress.   I must admit I'm not overly taken with this design.   There are some illusion dresses that I really like, but this isn't one of them.....my 18 year old niece however absolutely loves it so I thought I'd better add it in in case you like her style more than mine!

I hope you've managed to find the perfect little black dress for YOUR wardrobe.

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Let's Talk Shoes!

I don't think there's ever a bad time to talk about shoes, do you? So today I'm going to look at some gorgeous high heeled sandals for this spring and summer season.

INC International Concept Women's Sharee Platform Dress Sandals

Walk tall in the Sharee Platform Sandal with strappy caged front, functional back zip and sky-high heel. Perfect for special occasions or anytime you're looking to step-up your style status.

Caparros Maddy Evening Sandals

Sparkle the night away. The rhinestone-accented Maddy evening sandals will show you how.

Thalia Sodi Women's Lichi Fringe Platform Sandals

Dance the night away in these sexy pumps. With swishy fringe along the ankle strap, you won't ever want to sit down!   I think the way the long fringe hangs down and the color it adds some old time Hollywood glamour to your feet.

E! Live From The Red Carpet Platform Evening Sandals

Cascading straps give the caged vamp of E! Live From the Red Carpet's E0046 platform evening sandals such a luxurious look.

Chelsea & Zoe Pansy Sandals

Turn some heads with this unique, colorblocked silhouette. The Pansy sandals by Chelsea & Zoe.   I must admit that these are my favorite from today's selection.   They're like a cross between a simple strappy black sandal and a pair of on-trend summer caged booties.   The color combination is also very eye catching and I could see these looking great with either a dress or trousers.

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Must Have Spring Looks 2015

There are a few must have looks this spring and one of them is the Matched Sets - this can replace dresses.   I still like the Maxi Dress personally and despite what I'm reading I think we'll still see it around a lot this spring and summer, but it you want to be really on-trend you'll swap it out for a matched set.

Must Have Spring Looks - The Matched Set

There are certainly a lot of different options as you can see and the link above will take you to Macy's selection for you, but here's a few others I've found -

Women's 2 Piece Crop Top & Bodycon SkirtSpaghetti Straps Crop Top & Midi Skirt SetWomen Bodycon Two Piece SetWomen Top & &; Skirt Contrast SetRose Floral Print Cropped Top and Skater Skirt SetWomen Loose Two-piece Top and Skirt Set

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Boho Style

I love the Boho look and it certainly looks like being on fire again this summer, whether you wear dresses, trousers or skirts you can find your own boho style.

Let's have a look at a few different styles that embrace the gypsy, free spirit style that we call boho.

Boho Style Dress

This dress is like a cross between a long flowing boho dress coupled with the overdress style that has been popular.   Look at the necklace and shoes the model is wearing which really help to add to the boho style.   I'd be tempted to add a few bangles to one arm as well and a floppy hat.

Gorgeous Boho Top

Now I do love my jeans even though I also enjoy maxi dresses and the flowing boho dresses that are available this season.   This style shops how by choosing the right top you can even give your denim a boho feel to it.

Boho Printed Trousers with Black Crop Top

I love the range of printed trousers with the Boho feel that are available, they're lightweight and comfy while also looking great.   These trousers (above) are coupled with a black crop top, but you could pick out any of the colors in the print for a great look.   An aqua crocheted crop top that I was eyeballing the other day would look awesome with these trousers.

Of course you don't have to wear a crop top with these, longer tees are fine.   A great way of wearing these trousers is with a vest and a duster coat or kimono or even with a wind chaser style top.

More Cool Boho Styles For You

Boho Style from Free People

Boho Crochet Dress

How will you be incorporating your free spirit into your wardrobe this season?

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