Dress For Less With Designer Flare

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Spring 2008 is all about the feminine look and lots of color. This year designer Alexander McQueen focused a portion of his collection on the dress with a drop waist. This look is fantastic for spring because of it’s ease and beauty. The drop waist adds an element of casual elegance, a sort of toss all cares to the wind style that still leaves you looking gorgeous and feeling free. This design is non-constricting and allows for freedom of movement, like your favorite satin negligée, but you can wear it in public. Pair the drop waist dress with round toe black patent pumps for special occasions or a sexy daytime look, for days when a little more comfort is required slip on black patent flats.



The dress shown above is an Alexander McQueen design and retails for $1,500. I have to say I love this design, but if that price tag is looking a little steep for you try out the dress below. Retailing at $20.90 from Forever 21, while it is obviously not the same design, you can create the same feeling you see in the Alexander McQueen. Forever 21 also has chic round toe pumps for $21.80, or be a stand out in an Audrey Hepburn inspired look with these gorgeous buckle trim flats. Don’t forget the oversized black rim sunglasses!

Because the themes of this spring are not only feminine, but also colorful make sure to add a dash of pigment to your outfit. If you are wearing a black and white pairing, like this one, add color with your eyeshadow. Urban Decay’s Matte Shadow in Narcotic (a bright turquoise, left) is a perfect pick for that Ready-To-Wear runway look.

(Images Courtesy Neiman Marcus, Forever 21, Urban Decay)

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  1. Beauty Tyrant on March 6, 2008 11:36 pm

    I love the gorgeous chic look, yet not over the top. Laid back look but definitely very pretty. Can’t wait for Spring :)

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