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Cocktail Attire

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While I love fancy cocktail parties and getting dressed up to sip champagne at wine bars, I don’t think you need a special occasion to dress up. Dressing up doesn’t have to be expensive either. This look I put together for well under $100 which means I’ll probably spend more on fancy drinks than I did on the outfit.

The dress is from Target, the pumps were a steal from Famous Footwear, the necklace a found on clearance at Nanette Lepore‎ and the clutch is vintage (it was a gift from one of my very best friends). Now that I’ve discovered Elizabeth Arden‘s Beautiful Color Moisturizing Lipstick, I need to start wearing red lipstick more. My favorite shade is “Red to Wear” and I love how the lipstick case looks like Elizabeth Arden’s iconic red door.

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First Date Outfit Featuring VienneMilano Thigh Highs

First Date Outfit

While we usually think of thigh highs as an accessory for your wedding night or at least a serious relationship, I set out to put a new spin on them when styling a first date outfit. Since I’m happily cohabitating with my boyfriend of almost two years, it’s been a while since I’ve been single. However, I still like to think I know a thing or two about how to dress on a first date.

Going out with someone new is always exciting. So what woman doesn’t want to feel elegant, playful and sexy? No matter what you’re wearing, thigh highs do just that. As the first luxury hosiery brand and online boutique dedicated exclusively to thigh high stockings, you can’t go wrong with VienneMilano.

Though I completely support wearing bright colors on a first date, I think there’s something to be said about wearing black or basic colors in that they allow the person to see you rather than just your outfit. So if you’re going out for a fancy dinner or a cocktail party, this is a great choice.

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Dmitry Sholokhov’s Project Runway Collection Exclusively at Lord & Taylor

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Last night, Lord & Taylor hosted Project Runway Season 10 winner, Dmitry Sholokhov, at their Fifth Avenue store for the launch of his debut dress collection. The collection, comprised of eight cocktail and evening dresses is exclusive to Lord & Taylor and is made up of versatile dresses for the contemporary woman complete with flattering peplums and strategic darting.  It is currently available at the New York location and on LordandTaylor.com. The dresses retail for $259-$329.  This collection is perfect to wear to a June wedding or any other event that requires cocktail attire.  Dmitry met with customers and signed sketches of his gorgeous collection.  I love the sketch he signed for me and I’m looking forward to seeing where his talents take him next.

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