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8 Winter-Ready Sweater Dresses For Under $50

HelloBeautifulStaff — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:00:52 +0000

Just because it’s wintertime doesn’t mean that you can’t still wear some frocks. Think thick-knitted, long-sleeved and, of course, with a pair of opaque stockings! Besides, now you can get away with wearing something oversized, not body-hugging (after all, some of us are still working on our New Year’s Resolution)!

Sabrina Sweater Dress
$19.99

Long-sleeve Turtleneck Sweater Dress
$24.99

Aran Sweater Dress In Twist Yarn
$25.07

Material Girl Sweater Dress (Scoop Neck Three-Quarter Sleeve Beaded Tunic)
$26.99

Knitted Dress With Scoop Neck
$31.33

byCORPUS Sweater Dress
$39.99

Lucca Couture Velvet-Trim Sweater Dress
$39.99

Exclusive Cable Sweater Dress
$46.55

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10 Holiday Party Dresses For Under $80

HelloBeautifulStaff — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:30:18 +0000

When we think “holidays,” we think sparkle, decoration, and shine, so expect to see a lot of glitter, ruffles and velvet in your wardrobe this season. Here are 10 perfect dresses to wear to your Christmas dinner and after-party.

Striped Woven Dress
Forever21, $22.90

Draped Strapless Leopard Dress
Forever21, $24.80

Pleated Dress
Forever 21, $27.80

One Shoulder Dress with Corsage Flower
ASOS, $34.54

Motel Gina Lace Applique Dress
ASOS, $47.27

Dress
ASOS, $49.95

Velvet Bodycon Tunic
Topshop, $56

Paprika Velvet Dress With Sequin Bow
ASOS, $63.63

Metallic Midi Dress with V Back
ASOS, $72.72

Lace Panel Pleat Tunic
Topshop, $76

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10 Holiday Party Dresses For Under $80

Danielle Cheesman — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:00:18 +0000

Striped Woven Dress
Forever21, $22.90

Draped Strapless Leopard Dress
Forever21, $24.80

Pleated Dress
Forever 21, $27.80

One Shoulder Dress with Corsage Flower
ASOS, $34.54

Motel Gina Lace Applique Dress
ASOS, $47.27

Dress
ASOS, $49.95

Velvet Bodycon Tunic
Topshop, $56

Paprika Velvet Dress With Sequin Bow
ASOS, $63.63

Metallic Midi Dress with V Back
ASOS, $72.72

Lace Panel Pleat Tunic
Topshop, $76

15 Maxi Dresses For Under $50

HelloBeautifulStaff — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:00:19 +0000

Channel your inner bohemian girl in a cute maxi dress! Whether they’re elegant or casual, with florals, prints or in a bright solid color, they’re flattering on every figure!

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13 Denim & Chambray Summer Dresses For Under $50

HelloBeautifulStaff — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:00:13 +0000

Denim is the summer staple. Almost anything can be made from the jean fabric: short-shorts, cut-off vests, jackets, bags and more. But what we really love are the dresses. They’re youthful, lightweight and easy to accessorize. So enjoy our top 13 picks of denim and chambray-made frocks for under $50.

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“Gossip Girl” Designer Creates Under-$50 Prom Dress Collection

HelloBeautifulStaff — Sun, 01 May 2011 16:00:22 +0000

Eric Daman, the costume designer behind the hit show “Gossip Girl,” has created his very own collection of prom dresses for retailer Charlotte Russe. Each of the 8 dresses is under $50 and, as explained by Daman himself, “offers something for every girl, every taste, shape and style.”

As for how to style the affordable dress, he suggests going bold with your shoe and handbag choices–”mix it up, try not to be matchy matchy!”–and keeping things simple with your jewelry. One statement piece and one complementary piece should do the trick.

The dresses range in size from 0-12.

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10 Holiday Season Dresses For Under $100

HelloBeautifulStaff — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:00:22 +0000

When we think “holiday outfit,” we think sparkle, decoration, and shine, so expect to see a lot of glitter, ruffles and velvet this season.

Here are 10 perfect dresses to wear to your Christmas dinner and after-party.

They’re not too fancy, but they show you’re in the holiday spirit.

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Thanksgiving Dresses

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10 Thanksgiving Day Dresses For Under $100!

HelloBeautifulStaff — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:15:27 +0000

When we think “holiday outfit,” we think sparkle, decoration, and shine, so expect to see a lot of glitter, ruffles and velvet this season.

Here are 10 perfect dresses to wear to your Thanksgiving dinner.

They’re not too fancy, but they show you’re in the holiday spirit.

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Large Loop Back Cozy Sweater Dress By ASOS

HelloBeautifulStaff — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 15:00:40 +0000

Who says sweatshirts can’t be sexy? ASOS’ Large Loop Back Cozy Sweater Dress puts a nice spin on the simple shirt. What was once baggy and unsightly is now fitted and

Ribbed finish and kangaroo pocket
Cropped sleeves and reinforced hem
Bodysuit: 84% cotton, 11% polyester, 5% viscose
Trim: 68: polyester, 28% cotton, 4% elastane
$42.13 at ASOS

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8 Sweater & Shirt Dresses For Under $100

HelloBeautifulStaff — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:30:36 +0000

Slouchy shirt-dresses and snug-enough sweater versions are all the rage for the season of Fall.

Here are 8 options for under $100.

Make sure to layer-up with chunky cardigans, thin belts, patterned scarves, and cropped vests!

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GALLERY: Summer Dresses Sale! All For Under $50!

HelloBeautifulStaff — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:00:29 +0000

Topshop is a British-based chain of clothing stores, but luckily for us New Yorkers, they brought their only U.S. flagship to our city a couple of months ago.

But even if you’re not in the Big Apple, they’ve got an amazing website that offers more than enough of their in-store items.

And – just in time for this heatwave that we’re having – they’ve got a great sale on summer dresses!

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How Do You Select Your Wedding Colors?

Karen Clark — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:45:49 +0000

AHHHH….you’re engaged. You’ve got the ring, the latest wedding magazines and a wedding planning organizer. You’re ready. Now, it’s time to select your wedding colors. What do you choose? Different shades of ivory? Your sorority colors? Your college school colors? A pastel with a silver or gold color to compliment it?

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The great thing about wedding colors is that you can choose anything! Your colors can be inspired by your home, your wardrobe or a pillow you saw at the mall. Also, the days of picking one color with an accent color are long gone. Feel free to select bold, vibrant colors. And you don’t have to limit yourself to two colors. Select three, or even four!

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So, how do you narrow down your colors? I like to encourage my brides to visit their local home improvement or paint store to start collecting paint chips. Grab everything that catches your eye. Take those chips home and live with them for a few days, maybe even a few weeks. Play around with different combinations and eliminate chips when you grow tired of looking at them.

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SPRING TREND: Floral Blues

HelloBeautifulStaff — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:00:42 +0000

Summer hues is all about bright blues. Punch up your summer wardrobe with sheer flowing top layers, shades of blue and a lovely floral print. Floral Blues

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STYLE TREND: Candy Colored Dresses

Deborah Bennett, Senior Editor — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:15:39 +0000

This season’s candy color trend offers the chance to move away from the safe colors of black, brown and grey and welcome the warm season with bright hues. Take a look at some bright and look at me dresses:

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GALLERY: 7 Sunny & Sexy Yellow Dresses For Summer

HelloBeautifulStaff — Sun, 16 May 2010 13:00:30 +0000

FROM GLAMOUR: Want to stand out in a sea of LBDs? Eva, Cassie, and Adrienne already have. Get their playfully sexy vibe for yourself with these look-at-me dresses in the sunniest of shades. SEE MORE HERE!

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Spring Trend: Dress Down A Dress With A Denim Jacket

HelloBeautifulStaff — Fri, 14 May 2010 16:00:24 +0000

Tone down a dress and lighten up the mood this spring with a light wash denim jacket. Here are some celebs showing off their fave denim jackets:

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Top 10 New Year’s Eve Party Dresses Under $50

HelloBeautifulStaff — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:00:41 +0000

It’s the final party of the year so you might as well go out with a bang! Hear are our top 10 New Year’s Ever party dresses – think body-hugging fits, bright colors, and things that shimmer and shine!

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Metallic Petals Shoulder Dress, $24.80

Shimmer & Sequin Tube Dress, $24.80

Leopard & Lace Dress, $36.00

High Sheen Dress, $22.80

Petal Fold Tulip Dress, $45.89

Rosette Hem Dress, $14.99

Satin Belted Dress, $39.00

Mango Jersey Batwing Dress, $30.59

Studded Zip-Up Dress, $27.80

Farrah Ribbon Dress, $44.50

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Top 10 Holiday Dresses

HelloBeautifulStaff — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:52:56 +0000

As we get deeper into the holiday season, it seems like there is an increased need to step up our social wardrobe. Special events, parties and work gatherings are happening in abundance, so its important to make sure that your look is up to par. Here is your go-to guide for how to look like a million bucks at your next event. We’ve got you covered on the hottest dresses for this holiday season, and where to get them.

Here is our top ten list of the best holiday dresses at two different price points.

For our recessionistas:

For A Holiday Date: Dorothy Perkins $36

This angular sleeved mini dress is a hip, trendy way to ring in the holiday season.

For Family Parties: Forever21 $30

This dress is perfect for family events, where photo ops are inevitable. Coordinate, and show off your Christmas spirit with this festive dress that is charming and stylish but still appropriate for the home/family holiday atmosphere.

For Work Events: Topshop $80

For work functions, it can be difficult to find a look that will transition well from day to night. This cute dress from Topshop manages to serve that purpose. It has a classic cut that will work under a jacket throughout the work day, though once the jacket comes off, the sleek figure fitting details, and exaggerated shoulders give it a sexier feel that is still appropriate for a work event.

For Cocktail Events: Arden B $78

This little red number is just the thing to spice up a holiday cocktail party. It is effortlessly sexy and constructed to be form fitting and flattering at the same time, with its centered gathering.

For Black Tie Events: Adrianna Pappell $178

A black tie affair will require that you spend a little more than normal on a gown, but you can still do so on a minimal budget. This look by Adrianna Pappell is intricately draped, giving it a couture feel, with a department store price. It is elegant, sophisticated and perfect for very formal evening events.

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For our budget free ballers:

For Cocktail Events: Herve Leger $2,070

Light up the cocktail party circuit in this signature body hugging HL piece. This gold sequined bandage dress is perfect for a holiday cocktail party, as it is sexy and festive all at the same time.

For Formal Events: Just Cavalli $370

There is nothing better than a well fitted black dress. This Cavalli piece is sculpted to perfection, providing a sultry silhouette that will make you the center of attention at even the most formal of black tie events. If your job has planned an ultra formal affair, you can maintain effortless sophistication while providing mass sex appeal in this dress.

For Work Events: Tibi $345

This dress can easily be worn with a jacket throughout the day, and alone at night for an after work event. Its tuxedo-esque look makes it appropriate for work wear, while its playful sexy top makes it appropriate for a gathering with co-workers.

For The Holiday Date: Alice + Olivia $525

If you are heading out for a romantic holiday-time date with your significant other, this dress is a great option. The ruffles give it a playful feel, and the strapless top shows off just the right amount of skin.

For Family Events: Ralph Lauren $220

This chic wrap dress is ideal for family gatherings. It captures the holiday spirit without overdoing it. The rich color is perfect for the occasion, and the design is still stylish.

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New Website Lets You Rent Dresses Like DVDs

HelloBeautifulStaff — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:49:23 +0000

For many women, a $1,000 dress is something they admire in the pages of a glossy magazine or see draped on the frame of a celebrity — not an item hanging in their closet.

But a nascent Web site called Rent the Runway is hoping to make high-end fashions much more accessible and almost as easy as renting a movie from Netflix.

The mail-order service, which finishes the testing phase on Monday, allows women to rent dresses from notable fashion designers like for roughly one-tenth of what they would cost to buy in a retail store.

The rentals run $50 to $200 for a four-night loan and are shipped directly to the customer’s doorstep. After wearing the dress, she puts it into a prepaid envelope and drops it in the mail. Dry cleaning is included in the price, but damage insurance costs $5, and in the case of outright destruction of the dress, the renter is responsible for the full retail price.

Rent the Runway was founded by two recent Harvard Business School graduates, Jennifer Hyman and Jennifer Carter Fleiss. Ms. Hyman got the idea for the service last year after watching her younger sister agonize over whether to buy an expensive new outfit to wear to a wedding. “Here was this young girl who loves fashion and was willing to spend a good portion of her salary on a dress that she’s only going to wear once or twice, and I thought, there has to be a solution for this. (From The New York Times)

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GLAM OR GROSS? Sanaa’s Cocktail Dress

HelloBeautifulStaff — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:17:17 +0000

Yesterday, beautiful black celebrity women stepped out for the second annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon. While some celebs like Halle glammed it out proper and some like Laila Ali opted to dress down in jeans, others chose the middle ground by wearing little tea dresses like the one you see on Sanaa Lathan, above.

I’m feeling some kind of way about this dress. Maybe it’s the bow? Or maybe I just don’t think it flatters her figure too well. I can’t decide. What do you think?