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Collete Dinnigan and the Little Black Dress

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.

Outfits for New Year’s Eve

2009 is knocking on our door and there’s no time to waste. I picked out some of the most trendy outfits to wear for New Year’s or to other winter cocktail parties .
The Pink Dress and The Black Corset Dress are some very good clothing investments as they can be worn after New Year’s for other events.  Satin dresses are a big hit at any party because they have a glamorous look and they go well with any accessories. You can choose a strapless shorter dress or a more structured outfit with a corset dress. They’re really unexpensive and available on Forever21.
The shoes are a key accessory to pull off any outfit. You can wear peep-toes or some really special sandals. Because it’s winter I would choose opaque leg-wear with black sandal boots from Topshop or some sophisticated or some Contrast Pattern Shoes.
The Embellished Bag and the Sequin Bag are a big trend this season and they are perfect for any party. They should match the style of the dress or they must be complented by other gems or sequins from your outfit.
Jewelry can be minimized to only one major piece. Try a cuff bracelet from Forever21 or a mosaic shiny bangle from Oli.

mango dresses for fall 2008

Looks like Penelope Cruz and her sister Monica Cruz have embarked in a new limited collection for Mango for fall/winter 2008-2009. I love the autumn looks and they’re all available on Mango Shop. They’re so feminine and chic and they have that sort of Spanish-Latin sensibility. My favorites are obviously the evening dresses.

I love Envy and Dentelle. They can be perfect for any cocktail attire or if the occasion is not that dressy you can follow a more casual approach. I think that the Mango L.A. dress empowers chic and casual in the same outfit, while the Obsesion dress makes the look really fresh with the extra pockets.

Top Cocktail Party Dresses

The seasons are knocking on our doors and we should always be prepared with something to wear. You never know when you get an invite to THE party and you have nothing to wear. I’ve created a list with TOP dress choices for this season. You can look glam and be on top of trends.

black cocktail party dress

The best choice is always the black dress. Even if you think it’s did and done, you can always reinvent it. Accessorize with some amazing shoes and be an elegant diva. You can choose something that suits your shape and you can even go back in time and rediscover shining trends from the 50s or 70s.

1.  MINT Jodi Arnold Greta silk dress from NET-A-PORTER 2. Golden Bracelets from Forever21 3. Jewelled Sexy Peep Toes available on Nine West 4. Valentino perfume Rock`n`Rose Couture from Fragnatica 5. “Pink is the Link” Nailpolish from Essie , Cream shadow in Glampagne, Victoria’s Secret Beauty Rush, Victoria’s Secret

black and white cocktail party dress

If you don’t want to look too serious wearing just black, you can pump up the style with a black and white combination. Use an intense shade of red to look glamorous or to blend with the season’s colors. You should look out for the type of dress you choose, make sure not to over-try wearing it. Forget the stripes and go for something simple and chic.

metallic cocktail party dress

One of the smartest way to look good at a party is to shine!! :). Metallics are really hot this winter and you should make the most of them. Go for  bronze, champagne, gold and silver to cheer the holidays. Still, be careful not to look like a Christmas decoration. Focus on the accessories and you’re good to go.

black lace cocktail dress

A lace dress works perfectly for holiday parties because it never goes out of style. It can get you through a family party or even an office cocktail. Use clasic makeup that highlights your natural beauty like mascara or a liquid eyeliner. Don’t forget to wear heels and a special purse. You shouldn’t wear too much jewelry because it would make the outfit look very detailed.

sequin floral red cocktail dress

However if you want to be remembered like the hottest person at the party you should brake some rules and check out some hot trends. Choose a sequin dress or be a red dress diva! Choose mettalic sandals to complete your look. Neons are still on for this season, so what are you waiting for? My favourite though, remains the floral pattern dress with a gorgeous pair of peep-toes.

What would you wear?

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