10 Cute New Year's Eve Party Dresses Under $50

Sequin and Animal Print? What More Could You Ask For?
- Open back sequin party dress, $45 at Charlotte Russe

A Muted Gold Sequin and Mesh Dress
- GB Sequin Bodycon dress, $49 at Dillard's

A Dress for the Truly Daring - Shiny Too-Short Tube Dress, $38 at American Apparel

An Easy Deep Red Number to Wear Over and Over Again - Bold as Lovely dress, $45 at ModCloth

A Classic Sequined Sheath V-back sequined dress, $32.80 at Forever21

An 80s-Inspired LBD Talula "Amsterdam" dress, $50 at Aritzia

A Brigitte Bardot-Inspired LBD Black Bardot Peplum Dress, $38 at Miss Selfridge

Something Reminiscent of the 90s High neck bodycon dress, $45 at Topshop

A Trapeze Dress Dee Elle chiffon trapeze dress, $46 at Nordstrom

A Sporty Dress With a Sexy Twist Vans "The Forward Thinker" Dress, $45 at MissKL.com

Steal Their Look: Fourth Of July Fashion Style Stars

If you're trying to come up with a Fourth of July outfit, you may have been struggling with how to pull off both a trendy and patriotic look. We understand your apprehensions, so we've rounded up a few savvy styles from some of our favorite well-dressed celebs. Now more than ever, the American spirit can be seen in so many places: the Presidential election, building of the new Freedom Tower, and the USA competing in the Olympics. This Fourth of July, show your pride in America and independent spirit by wearing stars, stripes, and donning red, white, and blue.

From Left to Right:

Top Row: Star Bangle $38 C. Wonder, Peplum Dress $297 Alice + Olivia, Blue Wedges $179 Dolce Vita, Polka Dot Dress $168 Madewell

Middle Row: Blue Chanel Bag (Price Upon Request) Chanel, Red Sunglasses $49.50 Madewell, Star Cuff $445 Emilio Pucci,

Bottom Row: Star Necklace $415 Stella McCartney, Red Heels $198 Kate Spade, Red Dress $298 Black Halo, Royal Blue Drape Dress $29.83 ASOS, Red Quilted Bag $148 Isaac Mizrahi

Show off your inner 1960's American hippie by imitating Kate Bosworth's Coachella style. If you're feeling the boho vibe we've got you covered with retro, patriotic pieces like: ripped jean shorts, graphic tanks, maxi skirts, and fringed accessories. Then pile on the flower girl extras such as: delicate head pieces, wraps, and wedges.

From Left to Right: 


Top Row: Crochet Shorts $68 Topshop, Flag Tank $68 Free People, Jean Shorts $44 and Bucket Bag $174 Urban Outfitters, Crystal Hair Piece $80 Dauphines of New York, 


Middle Row: Red Maxi Skirt $58 American Apparel, Tie-Die Shorts $54 Urban Outfitters, Crochet Tank $58 Free People, Red Wedges $69 Urban Outfitters, American Flag Wrap $35 Nastygal, Skirt $98 Tripp NYC, Booties $103.95 Dolce Vita, 


Bottom Row: Festival Paint $12 Free People, Flag Shorts $68 Topshop, Blue Hair Wrap $14 Free People, Rock On Tank $58 Urban Outfitters, Flag Heels $130 Jeffrey Campbell,

If you prefer a more tailored look and neat and classic describes your style, look no further than America's sweetheart, Taylor Swift, for some Fourth of July sartorial inspiration. Combine stripes, chambray, nautical prints, and red, white, and blue accessories, to create a flawless look that can take you from a country club BBQ to bonfires on the beach.

From Left to Right:

Top Row: Chambray Blouse $242 Madewell, Sailboat Pouch $38 Jonathan Adler, Sleeveless Blouse $58 C. Wonder, Striped Scarf $24 American Eagle Outfitters, Blue Stripe Maxi Dress $98 C&C California

Middle Row: Star Earrings $45 Gorjana, Sandals $145 Canfora, Fedora $58 J.Crew, Bangles $80 Chance

Last Row: Red Striped Shorts $65 J.Crew, Red Watch $195 Sector, Striped Tee $48 Madewell, Red Paisley Shorts $100 Topshop, Toms $50

Show off your inner star quality this Fourth of July with Rihanna as your muse. Think rock star mentality: striking American prints, Wonder Woman cuffs, studded shorts, and vibrant colors. Throw on some red lipstick and a vintage jacket that looks like Mick Jagger could have worn it, and you'll be strutting around any party you attend.

From Left to Right:

Top Row: Red Shorts $49 Urban Outfitters, Star Ring $265 Stella McCartney, White Blouse $48 Nastygal, Blue Shorts $120 True Religion, Star Cuff $48 Free People, Americana Leggings $48 and Jean Jacket $168 Nastygal

Middle Row: Lipstick $24 NARS, Tee $77 Wildfox, Iphone Case $38 Marc by Marc Jacobs

Bottom Row: Shorts $150 and Crop Top $24 Topshop, Skirt $60 Nastygal, Pumps $295 Alice + Olivia, Bag $198 Rebecca Minkoff

Fourth of July Fashion: What Can You Do W/ the FLAG!?

Showing your patriotic side is always in style, but rockin' the ole stars and stripes is especially fashionable on the Fourth of July!

4th of July Fashions [Lookbook]

Do you ever have one of those moments? You know, those moments when you stand in front of your closet staring at all of your clothes with a blank expression on your face and one thought repeating over and over again: I. Have. Nothing. To. Wear.

I call this a fashion brain freeze.

It happens to the best of us. And that’s why as often as I can I like to plan my outfits in advance. Granted more often than I’d like to admit I wake up the morning of and its rainy/windy/cloudy/monsooning or doing something that will mess up my outfit plans. But still, I try. 

My inspiration for planning in advance came from Nina Garcia, the fashion guru (and Project Runway judge) herself. Her book, LookBook tells you what you should and shouldn’t wear for pretty much every occasion out there. In the future, when I have the cash to spend and real-life adult events to attend, I will be a slave to the words of Nina Garcia. But right now, my budget is nonexistent a little less extensive and my occasions aren’t quite as glamorous. In light of this, I thought I’d create my own look book of sorts. And I want to share it here with you, telling you what to wear for all sorts of events and occasions.

This week, to start out, I will be covering a holiday wardrobe issue that has been discussed many, many times: The issue of what to wear on the 4th of July. Do you wear red? White? Blue? Do you wear all three? How much is too much? Should you go for the bedazzled stars and stripes necklace? (That’s a firm no in case you couldn’t tell.)

It can get pretty cliche pretty fast. But the trick is to play with the red, white and blue color scheme without looking like an Uncle Sam extra. Below I’ve listed a few tips, along with some outfit inspiration that will work for everything from backyard BBQs to beach days and dinners out.

Do: Embrace the color scheme, play with the classic Americana theme, keep it simple.

Don’t: Go too cutesy, wear anything that might be mistaken for an actual flag, over do it.

Here are some great examples of DO! items to take inspiration from…

article via CollegeCandy

Festival Fashion: How to Dress for the Summer's Hottest Musical Happenings

From left: Free People's denim fit-and-flare tube dress; Rosie Huntington Whiteley at Coachella 2012 wearing Christopher Kane shorts and a JewelMint necklace; shorts by Ksubi, sandal by Messeca, bag by Marc by Marc Jacobs. (freepeople.com | Pacific Coast News | revolveclothing.com | solestruck.com | nordstrom.com)

Remember when must-attend music festivals were just about the music? Nope? Us either. Style is as integral to the experience as the tunes, and with Coachella having recently broken this summer's festie seal, it’s as crucial to have your lineup squared away (and your antibacterial spray close at hand) as it is to ready your main stage look. Here, we’ve compiled our tried-and-true sartorial approaches for every type of fan.

Classic Boho-Chic Soundtrack: First Aid Kit — Muse: Florence Welch

From left: Free People denim fit-and-flare tube dress, $128; Joplin Fringe Bag, $358; ASOS floppy hat, $10; Messeca Muffy platform sandal, $245. (Images from freepeople.com | asos.com | solestruck.com)

Bohemian-inspired looks are the go-to festival get-up, so why not try a twist on this comfortable-yet-stylish approach? Free People’s sexy take on the classic denim dress is a welcome respite from the gypsy skirt brigade. And while flat gladiator sandals make for easy navigation to the beer vendors, a pair of wood-heeled, sorbet-hued platform sandals from Messeca really amp up your earthy ensemble. Complete the look with a floppy hat from ASOS and a Southwestern-inspired carryall for toting around your back-up floral head wreath and organic sunscreen.


Rock n’ Roll Rebel Soundtrack: Sleigh Bells — Muse: Allison Mosshart

From left: Forever 21 studded denim shorts, $25; Guess faux-leather vest, $118; Jeffrey Campbell Tripoli shoes, $260. (Images from forever21.com | bloomingdales.com | solestruck.com)

If you cringe at the sight of a gauzy dress, feather motifs, and turquoise jewelry—and have a secret penchant for leather and lace—then, by all means, channel your inner bad girl for your festival wardrobe. Skip flowing cuts and ombre everything in favor of a cropped faux-leather vest with cut-off jean shorts, or a ‘90s-inspired mini a la Kelly Kapowski. Stud-embellished accessories roughen up a classic jeans-and-tee formula—top your look off with Hells Angels-meets-Charlie’s Angels ankle booties—our pair-to-beat is the Tripoli by Jeffrey Campbell.


Glam Rock Soundtrack: Santigold — Muse: Nicki Minaj

From left: Pixie Market cream lace shorts, $42; Silence & Noise bustier top, $30; Costume National Platform Pumps, $368. (Images from pixiemarket.com | urbanoutfitters.com | costumenational.com)

If you’re the type of girl whose bathroom floor is perpetually coated with glitter, and who applies fake lashes to pick up your drycleaning, we salute you. Now go snag yourself a pair of Pixie Market lace bloomers, then top with a Silence & Noise bustier top and a cropped leather jacket and prepare to be mistaken for a member of the opening act. If you can manage a little altitude and a lot of attitude, the covet-worthy yellow Platform Pumps by Costume National are a slick finishing touch.


Urban with an Edge Soundtrack: The Weeknd — Muse: Beyonce 

From left: Ksubi Alberceque leopard-embroidered cut-off denim shorts, $215; Wildfox Couture Daydream Tee, $141; ASOS leopard jumpsuit, $50. (Images from revolveclothing.com | asos.com)

Still pining for B’s Glastonbury wardrobe? Go ahead and set your style dial to hip-hop video vixen. While we don’t condone letting it all hang out, we do approve of asset-hugging, within reason: Ksubi’s cheetah print Albuquerque shorts make for a fierce pairing with an asymmetrical, hipstamatic-emblazoned tee from Wildfox Couture. And if you’re in a go-jumpsuit-or-go-home frame of mind, go big with an ASOS Studio 54-inspired one-piece accessorized with an armful of blingy bangles.

article via StyleBistro

What to Wear in 2011

The runways never lack for inspiration to shake up our routine with covetable new styles. From fresh hair and beauty looks to haute handbags and embellished frocks, Spring 2011 brings something for every fancy!

NEW MODERN

Minimalist doesn't mean boring, especially not when Alexander Wang, Calvin Klein and Celine are concerned. While their peers were glamourizing their designs with sequins and ruffles, these designers were working on using sleek lines, intricate cuts and minimal embellishment. The result is sharply tailored looks with modern lines that are every bit as luxe as their bejeweled counterparts.

ORANGE CRUSH

Bring the attention back to your lips with a squeeze of fresh mandarin. The key to pulling off orange lips is to let them take center stage: At Marc Jacobs and Marni, a touch of mascara and a clean brow made this look rock.