Three Day of Style Icons: Lana Del Rey

Before she became Lana Del Rey, she was known as Elizabeth Grant. This crooner’s voice will captivate you. Her music is a throwback to the days of jazz and pinup girls. Lana’s style fits right in with her flirty dresses and pointy toe shoes.

Your Look for Less:

Neon Heart Lace Tube Dress, $50 at www.generalpants.com.au

Asos Platform Peep-Toe Shoe, $91 at www.asos.com

Painted Moon Amaryllis Lace Collared Dress, $60 at www.generalpants.com.au

Sofia Vergara- Get The Look

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SOFIA VERGARA CELEBRATES NEW YEAR’S EVE IN CATHERINE MALANDRINO

“Get The Look” on Rent The Runway.com
Yes – you too can look like Sofia Vergara for Under $100.  Well maybe not quite, but you can rock the same sexy Catherine Malandrino off-the-shoulder number Sofia wears in her latest film – “New Year’s Eve.”  The Catherine Malandrino ‘Modern Queen Elizabeth’ dress regularly retails for $525, but you can rent for just $75.00 on Rent The Runway.  Now that’s a deal worth toasting to. Cheers!

Sofia Vergara

http://www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/catherinemalandrino_dresses/modernqueenelizabethdress

About Rent the Runway

Rent the Runway is the premier online destination for dress and accessory rentals. With a revolving roster of over 150 top designers, 25,000 of the season’s hottest dresses, and 4000 accessories, Rent the Runway is designer fashion delivered to her doorstep for a fraction of the price. For all of life’s special occasions, www.renttherunway.com provides the Cinderella experience for women everywhere.

*Rent the Runway also offers intimate apparel solutions and beauty items from Lancome for purchase

Holiday Gift Guide: Steals and Splurge

‘Tis the season to…shop your heart out! Whether you’re hunting for deals or ready to splurge, there are so many reasons to indulge your shopping senses!
Aruna Seth Gold clutch and shoes
Ready to splurge? Accessorize the princess in your life with Aruna Seth London’s metallic Gold ‘Farfalla’ heels ($775.00) and ‘Butterfly’ clutch ($554.00) available at www.arunaseth.com  (also available in Navy, Red, Grey and Suede) – a favourite of the Royal Family
Midnight Kiss gown

A sexy, yet safe gift she will love! Blush’s ‘Midnight Kiss’ gown (matching robe also available). Under $100 steal at just $98.00 at www.blushlingerie.com.

Trina Turk Gold dressTrina Turk’s ’Gold Tulip’ dress a steal rental for just $75.00 or a gift card from www.renttherunway.com.

About Blush Lingerie:  Founded in 1988, Blush Lingerie creates soft, feminine fashion-driven intimates and sleepwear. Blush is committed to handcrafting premium quality intimates with a high cachet of style. Backed by over 50 years of family experience in the textile industry. For additional information and images, please visit: www.blushlingerie.com. 
About Aruna Seth: Faced with lacklustre options when satisfying the footwear needs of her own social calendar, socialite and new generation ‘It’ girl Aruna Seth set out to design shoes that would appeal to the inner-princess in every woman. The collection designs includes Swarovski-embellished stilettos, chic ballerina flats, pumps and exquisite, fur-trimmed après ski boots.  Aruna Seth London shoes are all about luxury- produced in small quantities with the highest quality materials and offering clients a special footwear experience. www.arunaseth.com

About Rent the Runway

Rent the Runway is the premier online destination for dress and accessory rentals. With a revolving roster of over 150 top designers, 25,000 of the season’s hottest dresses, and 4000 accessories, Rent the Runway is designer fashion delivered to her doorstep for a fraction of the price. For all of life’s special occasions, www.renttherunway.com  provides the Cinderella experience for women everywhere.

Stretta Apparel

GET ALL WRAPPED UP WITH STRETTA

Stretta is a contemporary brand that combines American ambition and aesthetic with European design sensibility and superior fabrication. This uber feminine collection is made for strong and confident women who want to make a statement. Season to season, these figure flattering dresses, skirts and leggings come in a variety of body hugging and eye-popping designs. Stretta offers intricate designs with bold color combinations and embellishments of premium leather and lace. First class style at a sensible price, these dresses range between $200 and $500.  Stretta is sold at select fine retailers such as Madison, Ron Herman, Intermix, etc. Check out the Stretta Collection at www.strettaapparel.com.

Steal of the Week: Jennifer Lopez at the American Music Awards

It’s no secret that Jennifer Lopez was one of the singers to steal the show at the American Music Awards. 

REAL

STEAL

Toji One Shoulder Sheath Dress, $298 at www.nordstrom.com

Steal of the Week: Red Silk Chiffon Dress

This holiday season, become the star of the party. Nothing screams Christmas like a beautiful red dress.

REAL

GUCCI Silk Chiffon Dress, $2,605 at www.farfetch.com

STEAL


Xeniya Red Chiffon CrissCross Bodice Dress, $125 at www.bluefly.com

Hot Tip: Feeling cold?

Pair this dress with black opaque tights, black knee-high boots and a black leather jacket.

Not only will you feel hot, but you’ll look hot too.

Hear Me Roar

HEAR ME ROAR
Celebrity Flapper Fashions
From recent runways to red carpets, it’s obvious that the roaring ’20s flapper look is dancing back into fashion.
Unique Vintage’s e-commerce site carries a vast selection of beaded, fringed and feathered frocks from Sue Wong dresses to their own exclusive Unique Vintage brand (which are all handmade with glass beading and retail for less than $200!): http://www.unique-vintage.com/flapper-flapper-cocktail-dresses-c-31_107.html.

Unique Vintage Flapper Fashions
Unique Vintage- 1920's Style Black & Gold Beaded Drop Waist Flapper Dress - S - XLUnique Vintage- Blue & Silver Embroidered Reproduction 1920's Flapper Dress - S to XLUnique Vintage- 1920's "The Bosley" Beaded Flapper with Beaded Fringe Dress - S to XLROARING 20's Black Beaded Flapper Gatsby Dress - XS to 2XUnique Vintage- Green & Silver Embroidered Reproduction 1920's Flapper Dress - S to 2XL
Flapper Dress! Ivory Satin Beaded Flapper Style Cocktail Dress -Unique Vintage - Silver Beaded Fringe Reproduction Flapper Dress - S - 2XUnique Vintage- Black & Silver Stevie Reproduction Flapper Dress - S to XLUnique Vintage- Ivory with Contrast Beaded Fringe Flapper - Sz: S-XLUnique Vintage- 1920's Bronze & Pewter Art Deco Pattern Flapper Dress - S - XL
Whiting & Davis Purses
1920's Style Whiting & Davis Squares Framed Wristlet