It’s that time of year again where celebrity dresses are being dissected and the must have trends from these are beginning to hit the high streets. The Oscars are one of the most recent awards that should be considered when choosing inspiration for our elegant outfits.

It seems that this year it was decided that simple looks and cuts are still classics. With the tone early on being set as neutral there were several eye catching strapless dresses, it is clear that the thought of the night is less is more and how right they were!

This year’s Oscars were all about simple shapes doing their best for celebs bodies, enhancing curves that they want seen and hiding those that they don’t. Perfect examples of this were worn by Anna Kendrick and Rachel McAdams, with their fitted busts and flowing skirts, these dresses can be shown as examples of class at its best at the Oscars.

Demi Moore and Elizabeth Banks followed on in a similar trend, with a fitted bust falling in to gorgeous layers of ruffles.

All of us would love the celebrity look but unfortunately do not have the pay packages to go with it (especially when we can’t quite justify maxing out our credit cards on just one dress) but there are a few options out there. www.very.co.uk has all the latest looks that would fit in perfectly on any red carpet at a price that won’t break your bank balance.

The perfect example of this on Very comes from drama queens, their stunning Spilt Front Embellished Maxi Dress is full of red carpet glamour and promises to make the most of any body shape and size. The ingenious peek-a-boo slit up the front offers a level of flattery unknown before and its colour fits in perfectly with this season’s top trend.

Following in the Oscars less is more footsteps you can also choose and mix something eye-catchy such as a printed strappy dress let’s say, from French Connection.

I like that with a wide variety of choices Very has a dress to make every woman feel like she’s walking the red carpet. Check out the Very collection online and browse their wide range of dresses to find your perfect outfit!

Photos via JustJared.

Spring 2011 focuses on freedom of expression and of movements, a color symphony and the best accessories out there. Prom dresses are part of the fashion scene for a while now and it is now easier than ever to search for inspiration everywhere around. The web is full of fabulous red-carpet looks and tons of examples, not to mention the large variety of online stores which include even virtual makeovers!

I really believe that the runway looks and trends for Spring 2011 and the stars outfits are the major inspirations when choosing a dress. This way you can get a feeling of how a particular shade or silhouette fits and you can also read reviews to see if the particular dress had a big impact among the audience and will be suitable as your Prom Dress.

The main prom dress trends that I’ve identified for 2011 are focused on 4 big pillars: soft tones, classic lines, abstract prints and bold colors.

Strapless Tulle Ball Gown with Beaded Bodice – Chiffon Gown with Cascading Ruffle Detail – Beaded Ball Gown with Tulle Skirt

Soft pinks, light peach and yellow, white, nude, beige are the top ingredients to achieve the Cotton Candy look. You can by now imagine that the princess type of dress is the most popular in this category, but you can also get it right by choosing a simple flowing gown that will make you look like a goddess.

Sleeveless Jersey Dress with Beaded X-Back – Floral One Shoulder Silky Knit Pleated Gown

Old Hollywod Glamour is the second big trend that I’ve identified for party dresses in 2011. Rihanna works this look very well, the Burgundy lace dress by Elie Saab is a very good choice as it highlights her silhouette and defines her hourglass shape. Prom dresses can also be adjusted and embellished so you can easily get that classic, Hollywood elegance. Red, black or white are my top recommendations because I think they are very powerful and versatile tones. If you are bold you can choose a black and white dress, this is quite a timeless statement piece!

Short Strapless Beaded Taffeta Tiered Dress – Short Strapless Dress with Organza Ruffle Skirt

Bold and Short is the next trend that I love for dress trends in 2011. Coral, cyan, pink, purple, magenta, electric red,  emerald or citrus shades are all very much allowed this season! Try short volumetric designs with ruffles and tulle which give you a flirty attitude. Bold shades usually go with metallics so be sure you accessorize properly.

Silky Knit Print Tank Dress with Beaded Waist – One Shoulder Stretch Satin Multi Print Gown

One of the most powerful trends on the runways for awhile now are The Prints. Even if you have a floral printed dress, animal print or abstract, you will definitely make a statement by wearing this type of dress. I think that this is also a bold choice as prints are not necessarily very easy to wear, be sure to balance your outfit and don’t go overboard with heavy accessories.

Later Update 2011-2012 – New Years Best party Dresses

New Year’s Eve is that time of the year when you need to actually shine and look your best! All throughout the year, you may have skipped a couple parties because you were tired or felt like you had nothing to wear, but now you just can’t do that anymore!

NYE should be the night you feel sexy and magical and lucky! After all, life is too good not to live it like you feel it…and this is the best time or excuse to do that!

No matter your style or the venue where you decide to celebrate New Year’s there are cool and really amazing options out there and not all of them cost millions Even you need a cocktail dress or a statement evening dress, you can get an idea what are the key dress trends of the season and get to pick out of 30 hottest styles.

I hope you will like these next dresses, thus they are nevertheless amazing!

1. The Sequin Dress

2. The Faux Leather Dress

3. The Micro Dress

4. The Velvet Dress

5. The Red Dress

6. The Lace Dress

7. The Color Block Dress

8. The Beaded Dress

9. The Asymetrical LBD

10. The Layered Dress

11. The Tunic Dress

12. The Maxi Dress

13. The Bodycon Dress

14. The Corset Dress

15. The Gemstone Dress

16. The Statement Dress

17. The Feather Dress

18. The Mesh Dress

19. The Bold Dress

20. The Drape Dress

21. The Organza Dress

22. The Red Carpet Dress

23. The Abstract Print Dress

24. The Disco Dress

25. The Metallic Dress

26. The Little White Dress

27. The Statement Black Dress

28. The Artist Dress

29. The Brocade Dress

30. The Golden Dress

I noticed that so many designers have focused on deep solid colors for their fall collections. Burberry Prorsum created these amazing deep hued coats and statement outerwear whereas Oscar de la Renta dressed his models in gemstones! Or at least gemstone colors because rubies, jades, amethysts or emeralds were the key notes of major designer runway shows. These luxurious jewel-toned cocktail dresses have become the season’s must-have.

I have to admit I have always liked these types of colors because they are able to turn heads instantly!

Satin materials add extra vibe to the outfit and also black tights can really enhance the color of your dress. All  that needs to be done is to choose great accessories. As the dress is the center of the entire outfit, you need to adjust the impact of the accessories depending on the event so you can easily go for metallics or neutrals if you want to dress the outfit up or down.

There are so many chic special occasion dresses out there. For instance, I found all these gemstone party dresses at great affordable prices, some of them even on sale!

From left to right: Charmeuse Glitter Mesh Bubble Hem Dress -  $99, Taffeta Halter Dress with Rosette Neckline – $99, Stretch Dress with Bow Detail and Pockets -$80, Ruffled One-Shoulder Slim Dress -$80, Strapless iridescent taffeta short dress – $120

For those of you who might not know, Erin Fetherson has signed on a cool design project with Juicy Couture. The collection is on pre-sale and can already be found online.  I really like that the collection is split between two major themes: office chic and evening glam. These are classic, timeless pieces that can be worn and incorporated into lots of different outfits, dressed up or down with accessories or statement details.

For example,  you can try mixing the office version of the harem pants with a great jacket or vest. I really like this embellished velvet blazer because it’s so versatile and classy. It has a glamorous twist because of the velvet and all that, but because it is a blazer is also has that structured shape. For the looser version there is always the buttoned jacket option that keeps the modern dressy look but adds a more relaxed feel to it.

Office looks now drift into after-work drinks or cocktail parties. You may not want to go for a jacket or a blazer so feel free to choose a stunning V-neck silk jumpsuit. You can never go wrong with this one! It’s sexy and keeps the minimal look in place, it’s the real “head-turner”.  Wear it with statement pumps like these glittery ones from Juicy Couture or try a pair in a bold color.

Another cool look is the one that incorporates the fantasy skirt. Drappings, bows and asymmetrical details are poised to be very successful this season.  Match your skirt with a simple loose top in a neutral color for an elegant and timeless look and don’t go too deep on accessories. Wear just the necessary : big cocktail ring or a bulky necklace or a chic metallic bracelet.

What I like the most from Erin’s collection for Juicy Couture are the special occasion outfits. Most of them can easily be turned into New Year’s Eve looks. They are glam and shiny, sexy but very elegant. Check them out bellow :

Silk and Velvet Dress – $298.00|  Drapped Dolman Sleeve Dress – $248.00 |  Bow Trimmed Halter Dress – $348.00

For More New Year’s Eve Dresses check out :30 Hottest New Year’s Eve dresses 2010-2011

When choosing the perfect wedding dress, the key elements you need to look for are comfort and tailoring. Although the dress may be amazing, it can never look smashing on you, unless it’s personalized for you size and shape.

There are lots of great gowns out there that set the trend guidelines for this year, so even if you are tall, boyish or you are shopping for plus size wedding dresses, you will definitely find something that will suit you perfectly to walk down the aisle in great style.

The Goddess Dress

The Greek-inspired look floats on one shoulder for a subtle sexiness effect. This look can be applied on several types of silhouettes because of its flowing line.

The Strapless Gown

This shape is upgraded this season with embellished pearls or other type of embroidery. This should focus on a single element and the embellishments should be in the same tone and feel as the dress.

Color Accents

Colorful sashes and details add a modern touch to the classic wedding patterns. Color schemes can make the whole event feel brighter and more fun. Think your favorite color but don’t overwork it. Use at most 2 colored details or if you are brave you could try a two-toned dress as well.

Sleek Diva

It is a fact that the column and trumpet type dresses are now very up-to-date.  These classic choices are wonderful options if you have a well structured body type and they are the gowns that highlight your curves the most.

Tiered and Layered Dresses

Multiple layers of tulle, chiffon or even feathers are the next big think in wedding fashion. The romantic drama look can easily fit into any picture, because it is a classic eternal look. The oversized type-A turns into a princess look  due to the volume added by the various layers.

I just love how this Australian Designer manages to mix simple with elegant. When you see these dresses they are all very sexy but very powerful, you know as the types of dresses that stun just when you walk into a room. The Collette Dinnigan Summer 2009 collection was all about eclectic tones, mostly black and white or silver gray. What makes them stand out are exactly the attached accessories, the beading with stones and sequins or the trendy asymmetric design or tulle and ruffles.

The Balenciga-like jumpsuit makes Collete Dinnigan feel very modern and cutting edge and perfect for any evening or even clubwear outfits. I love that this jumpsuit design for example highlight the waist making he whole outfit very ballanced and posh- powerful.

It’s really hard to select a good outfit for this occasion because you really need to be on your best appearance. There are heaps of stunning Mother of the bride dresses out there and you should be able to find something that makes you feel yourself and also makes you feel comfortable enough throughout the wedding party.

Not all the outfits include a seriously long evening dresses anymore and depending on your age and size you can easily adapt and accessorize the ensemble with simple refined jewelery or a fun clutch.

Le Deux Piece

I think that a soft warm toned color not too pastel or beige would be perfect. You can wear it with long or short-sleeved-jacket in the beginning and loose the jacket later in the evening. Usually this jacket has coordinated tone and materials and there are some custom made boleros have those small pearly details in soft patterns. I wouldn’t suggest matching a different color bolero because it can ruin the whole outfit.

Th clasic little black dress

This dress has no age and you can easily dress it up with some metallic accessories or an amazing pair of sandals. The lenght of the dress should have medium or ankle lenght in order to be able to still attend to your duties on the wedding day and not feel chained to the floor with a long dress.

Bold Choices

I also think a tailor made suit with pants would be a great option. You can wear it with a satin or silk top and a gorgeous wrap.  You can choose other trendy choices if you have the looks and a younger spirit, like a floral pattern dress, a one-shoulder dress or a lace detail dress.