little black dress

Day 9 – Little Black Dress from Stop Staring! ($150)

December 11, 2012 By The Fashionable Housewife

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me…

Little Black Dress

from StopStaring.com

Absolutely gorgeous, right? Well you could be wearing this dress by New Year’s! This dress is definitely one that you will want to add to your Stop Staring! little black dress collection. “Crush” is the ideal dress for all your special events. Great for Holiday parties too! Stop Staring’s rockabilly and vintage clothing is perfect for any occasion.

This gorgeous dress features a sweetheart neckline with pleating. Features a fitted waistline, illusion pocket lining, pleating that comes down from the pocket, the dress opens into a faux wrap skirt that ends at an always-classy below-the-knee length. The millennium fabric stretches and is contrivable. The dress zips up the back.

We are so excited to partner with Stop Staring! to offer you lovely ladies a chance to win this amazing dress that isn’t even available to purchase on their website yet!

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Filed Under: Dresses & Skirts, Giveaways Tagged With: holiday dress, little black dress, rocabilly dress, rockabilly, Stop Staring!, Vintage, vintage dress

Today’s Outfit: Hi-Low Hem Dress

November 14, 2012 By The Fashionable Housewife

This flowy gauze Belted High-Low Hem Dress from LondonTimesFashion.com is the perfect basic dress for any wardrobe. The sheer fabric lends a soft look to your style, while the edgy belt toughens up the look. Comes in black (shown below) or turquoise. Either color will take you from daytime to dinner easily.

It’s currently an end of summer, final sale item that is only $34.00 (down from $88.00). An amazing deal for a gorgeous dress that would be an excellent addition to your wardrobe. Wear it in the summer with some nice sandals. Take it into the Fall with a cute, cropped jacket on top with some ankle booties. Bring it into winter with a warmer leather jacket, tights and some tall boots. So versatile and so chic. I absolutely LOVE this dress!

Use our exclusive coupon code “FH20” for 20% off your order of any amount on LondonTimesFashion.com. Code expires on 12/13/2012. Cannot be combined with any other London Times offers or promotions.

I’m wearing it with Jeffrey Campbell “Mel” for a Balmain inspired look.

I also tried out the “cat eye” from the included how-to manual with my Urban Decay “Smoked” Eyeshadow Palette that I am TOTALLY in love with!

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Filed Under: Dresses & Skirts, Fall Fashion, Outfit Ideas, Today's Outfit Tagged With: Balmain, black dress, chiffon dress, hi-low, hi-low hem, Jeffrey Campbell, Jeffrey Campbell Mel, little black dress, London Times Fashion, Outfit Ideas, Today's Outfit, Urban Decay, Urban Decay Smoked Palette

Party-Ready Shoes to Kick your ‘LBD’ Up a Notch for New Year’s

December 31, 2011 By Denise Shively

If you need a killer pair of shoes to kick your little black dress (LBD) up a notch this New Year’s Eve, take a gander at these shoes; they’re guaranteed to up the style quotient of any outfit you throw on, and keep you dancing until the wee hours of the morning.

Add a splash of color to your look with these gorgeous fuschia pumps from Steve Madden. The 1″ platform makes these 5″ heels infinitely more comfortable, and will ensure your feet are the center of attention all night long. Keep the rest of your accessories to a minimum, and let these killer kicks be the highlight of your New Year’s Eve outfit.

($64, Endless.com)

For a shoe that’s a little more low-key, but no less stylish, these black satin pumps from Nina Evelixa are just the thing. The peep-toe pump lends an elegant vibe to your New Year’s Eve ensemble, and the ribbon on the toe adds a touch of playfulness. Plus, black-on-black is always a great combination! To break up the monotone look, don a jeweled cocktail ring to add a bit of color to your LBD look.

($84.85, Shoebuy.com)

Ring in the new year with a flashy pair of gold pumps, like these from Chinese Laundry. These modest pumps are the perfect pair of heels to dance the night away in, and the gorgeous gold color will look lovely with your LBD. Just make sure to clean up your pedicure beforehand, because these peep-toe heels will be showing it off!

($22.99, ShoeMetro.com)

If sky-high pumps aren’t your style, you can still rock a killer pair of shoes with a much more comfortable height, such as these leopard print slingbacks. With a modest 2.5″ heel and an all-over leopard print with a red interior, these gorgeous shoes will jazz up your LBD just as much as a 5″ stiletto – without the pain! Plus, the price can’t be beat.

($20.80, Forever21)

For the woman who loves mile-high heels with an edgy twist, these gorgeous pumps from Betsey Johnson are just the thing to take your LBD from drab to fab in a heartbeat. The black and red satin leopard print, coupled with edgy rhinestone detailing at the toe, make these the perfect shoes to dance the night away in and celebrate the New Year in style.

($129.99, Heels.com)

What shoes will you be wearing to ring in the New Year?

Filed Under: Shoes Shoes Shoes! Tagged With: Betsey Johnson, Endless, Forever21, Heels, heels.com, lbd, leopard print pumps, little black dress, New Year's Eve shoes, ShoeBuy, ShoeMetro, Shoes, shoes that go with a little black dress, Steve Madden

5 Fall Dresses You’ll Love

October 28, 2011 By Denise Shively

This season, dresses have become a fall wardrobe staple, and they are infinitely more wearable, comfortable and chic than ever before. Here are five fall dresses you’ll fall in love with!

The Little Black Dress

Every woman needs a little black dress in her closet, and this simple sheath is figure flattering and visually slimming because of the black inset at the waist. Because it’s such a simple dress, you can jazz it up any way you like with sparkly earrings, a killer pair of heels and a cocktail ring that makes a statement. (Also available in 3 additional colors.)

($19.99, Chadwicks.com)

The Retro Dress

Sweet as can be yet oh-so-wearable, this retro style strawberry print dress is perfect to jazz up a dreary season. Satin buttons march up the front of this fanciful frock, while the flattering princess seaming in the bust, girlie bow adornments and a sash complete the look. Don a pair of patent heels and playful earrings and you’ll turn heads wherever you go.

($89.99, ModCloth)

The Wrap Dress

There is no silhouette more flattering to every woman than the wrap dress, and this gorgeous one from Dillard’s features a rich jewel-tone olive color that’s perfect for fall. The silky jersey fabric gently skims your body for an all-over slimming effect, too! Worn alone or with a cardigan, a killer pair of heels and a statement necklace, this dress will take you from work to weekend in a flash.

($98, Dillards)

The Lace Dress

I mentioned in an earlier post how lace is super trendy for fall; what better way to rock a trend than with this gorgeous red lace dress? The simple sheath silhouette is super figure flattering, and the dress is fully lined to avoid any wardrobe malfunctions. Worn day or night, simply don a pair of stiletto heels and you’re ready for wherever the day takes you!

($168, French Connection)

The Two Tone Dress

Color blocking is hot for fall, and I love the simple combination of black and white on this two-tone dress. The round neckline, stretchy knit material and body skimming silhouette combine to create the perfect “every day dress” you turn to when you have nothing else to wear. Jazz it up with a few simple accessories and a pair of platform pumps for the perfect look.

($19.80, Forever21)

Which dress is YOUR favorite?

Filed Under: Dresses & Skirts, Fall Fashion Tagged With: chadwicks, Dillards, fall 2011 dress trends, fall 2011 dresses, fall dresses, fall fashion trends, Forever21, french connection, little black dress, modcloth, retro dresses, wrap dresses

The Perfect Holiday Party Outfit

December 18, 2009 By The Fashionable Housewife

That little black dress in the back of your closet can be easily spruced up for the holidays. Pair your dress with a new pair of shoes and a fabulous new handbag and you’ll have the perfect holiday party outfit!

(Click on the image above for purchasing options for each item!)

I’m loving the Poppy feather crossbody in purple and the fabulous Garnet textured metallic clutch in rose. Both bags are perfect for the holidays, but can be used for special occasions year round.

My very favorite bag is the amethyst textured metallic Audrey bag. Lucky for you, we’re giving one of those gorgeous bags away in our Coach Giveaway that ends Dec 20th. Hurry Click Here to Enter!

Filed Under: Dresses & Skirts, Holiday Features Tagged With: Coach, holiday dresses, holiday outfits, little black dress, Outfit Ideas, party dresses, party outfits

Celebrity Fashion: Jennifer Aniston

December 15, 2008 By The Fashionable Housewife

Everyone is buzzing about Jennifer Aniston this week! With her new movie Marley and Me and her hot GQ cover, Jen has definitely become the IT girl of the moment.

She wore a gorgeous black strapless dress to the premier – a sexy alternative to the standard black dress. I think she looks really classy! As usual.

It’s easy for you to get this look for your next holiday party. We’ve found a few affordable version of Jennifer’s sexy little number. Most, you can order online and still get them in time for Christmas!

We also found some cute peep-toe pumps for you too. And don’t forget her fabulous hair! Try a Straight Hairstyle on yourself this Holiday season. See our easy straight hair tutorial.

Here’s a cheap, knock-off outfit you can put together in time for Christmas:

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Filed Under: Celebrity Styles Tagged With: Angelina Jolie, Celebrity Fashion, Dress, Jennifer Aniston, little black dress, Outfit Ideas, Outfit Ideas, Style

Little Black Dress – Three Ways!

November 13, 2008 By Jill Gott-Gleason

Earlier this week I featured three amazing LBDs (Little Black Dresses) as options for holiday attire… The best part about a LBD is that ANYTHING goes with them! They are a blank slate, so to say, for accessorizing! Here I chose another LBD, one that I thought can fit any body type and that is quite modest, but still very appealing. If you have a dress like this in your closet, you know that you can pull it out for anything! If you don’t have one – you should!

Norma Kamali Everlast – D4314 (Black) – Apparel

I have featured three different ways to wear the dress for the holiday season… all including a jacket, a handbag and a shoe. Keep in mind, these are just for inspiration! Find what you have in your closet or borrow great pieces from friends. Another note is that fur is SO big these days and vintage is really easy to find. Try your local resale stores or ebay for inexpensive options!

LBD with Jacket/Handbag/Shoe – Three Ways by Jill GG