Adrianna Papell Floral Silk Halter Dress

This gorgeous silk charmeuse halter dress by Adrianna Papell is the perfect blend of sophistication and fun.  When I spotted the vibrant floral pattern, I simply couldn’t look away.  The shirred waist and full pleated skirt hide a multitude of sins on any body type while the V-neck halter shows off a lengthened neckline.  Tiny yet tasteful beads and sequins add a touch of sparkle to this dress.  Wear it to your next cocktail or holiday party and you’ll be sure to stand out from the crowd. 

Adrianna Papell Floral Silk Halter Dress at Nordstrom for $178

Dolce & Gabbana Napa-Trim Silk Dress

Happy 100th birthday Neiman Marcus! What better way for them to celebrate than to give us, the fashion-loving community, a whole hoard of birthday exclusives? One of my favorite pieces is this Dolce & Gabbana Napa-Trim Silk Dress, $2995 from (of course) Neiman Marcus’s website. Metallics and greys are the biggest trends for fall, making this dress one of the best dresses for fall. The stretchy platinum silk with grey napa trim means one luxurious, body-amplifying piece of fabulous! Celebrate in style, it’s the only time that you get a present for somebody else’s birthday!

Sarah Jessica Parker’s BITTEN Collection

When Sarah Jessica Parker launched her BITTEN fashion line this summer, I thought I was losing my hearing when she announced that everything in the collection is under $20.  Available exclusively at Steve and Barry’s stores, the BITTEN collection largely reflects Sarah Jessica Parker’s personal style and offers everything from jeans to suit separates.  Sweaters, tops, jackets, dresses, bags, jewelry, and shoes are also part of the collection and range in size from XS-XXL in tops, 0-22 in bottoms, and 5-11 in shoes.  Why did Parker name the collection BITTEN?  Apparently, Parker was "bitten by the Steve and Barry’s bug" the first time she walked into a Steve and Barry’s store and her reaction subsequently became the name of the collection.  I, for one, am grateful to Sarah Jessica Parker for designing a fashionable, wearable, yet affordable collection accessible to all women.  Who doesn’t love a bargain? Get ‘bitten’ by Sarah Jessica Parker’s new BITTEN fall collection at a Steve and Barry’s near you.   

Ralph Lauren’s 40th Anniversary Extravaganza

Ralph Lauren is the king of classic American glamour. For his 40th anniversary, he celebrated by putting on the most amazing spectacle of his career. A whopping 72 looks were sent down the runway, each a testament to Ralph’s incomparable talent for creating timeless visions of what American, and now women worldwide, will want to wear for everything from going to work to going to the Oscars. One of my many favorite looks in the show was the white gown above, simply stunning in its simple elegance. It’s what some talented, pretty, young ingenue will wear next spring to dazzle the crowds of wherever she goes. Ralph Lauren is definitely reaching new heights of spectacular style!

Ann Taylor Diana Long Strapless Dress

If you’re looking for a definition for ‘elegant’, this dress is it.  This gorgeous silk gown will have heads turning in your wake.  Boning at the bodice gives structure in all the right places and the full lining will block any unwanted light from filtering through the fabric and ruining your silhouette.  Strapless and A-line, this gown accentuates shoulders and arms while lengthening your entire body with its floor-length sweep.  If going strapless is too scary, removable straps are included.  Perfect for an elegant night out.     

Ann Taylor Diana Long Strapless Dress — just $198