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This dress will look super hot with tights and flat or high heeled chocolate (or black) knee high boots.  It’s made of comfortable 100% cotton. I always love dresses with convenient pockets, especially if I’m in a weird mood and don’t feel like carrying a bag around.  This one has two front pockets with button closures.

WeSC Kina Dress: $88.95 (Was: $114.00)

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Nothing like an excuse to spend a little cash on yourself before Black Friday rolls around and all you can think of is others…(yuck!!) Think about spending some money selfishly on a new dress for Thanksgiving. If you’re families anything like mine, you won’t have to worry about buying new shoes…we always have Thanksgiving at home and walk around in our holiday gear barefoot. C’est la vie. Happy Thanksgiving, and Happy Hunting for the perfect holiday dress.

Shining Star: You never walk into a party without being the center of attention. And here’s the dress to get you noticed, in an unconventional yet seasonally-appropriate color:

City Style Strapless Dress: $45.46 on sale

Pumpkin Pie Pixie: Maybe you like dressing up a little once in a while. But Thanksgiving? Move aside, boys, you’re in charge of the cooking, everything from the turkey to the pumpkin pie, and you need some shoulder support and housewife-feel. Here’s your dress:

Zanna Lace Dresss - Forever 21: $27.80

Pretty in Pink: You just got back from jet-setting around Paris, Milan, and Rome, and needed an outfit that worked at the discotheque and the family reunion. This dress does it all, and leaves a lot of hip room for turkey stuffin’. Enjoy!

Beaded Cut Out Party Dress - Bebe: $149

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This is a cute and simple black dress.  It’s supposed to be a summer dress, but with this odd weather, I think fashion wise we’ve needed to make exceptions so we don’t sweat while walking to work from the parking lot.  You can dress it down and wear flats and a cardigan, or shnaz it up with some pumps (or even boots) and bold earrings for a night on the town.

Michael Kors Black Sleeveless Dress: $75.50 (Was: $94.00)

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I have always loved all things vintage. I have spent blissful hours hunting through rails of vintage items for that special item. One of my favourite finds is a burgundy Austin Powers style 60’s jacket, covered in a wild and happening paisley design. It has a glamourous fluffy colour which I adore, I match it up with my black heeled boots and off I go - trotting down the street, with a funky James Brown tune playing in my groovy head.

Vintage is true because it is authentic style, vintage is art expressed as clothing, vintage is defiant,enduring the test of time in the world of the modern, commercial, fashion industry.

Let vintage be whatever you want it to be for you, mix eras and ideas, emulate your style icons, have fun. Even better, put together stunning outfits without a stunning price tag.

Audrey Hepburn, one of the ultimate style icons, looks amazing in sunglasses and a diamond tiara!

If you like candy, you’ll be even sweeter in this Candy Pink Silk Dress from Viva Vintage Clothing: $85

Independant handbag designer Helen Rochfort creates beautiful vintage style bags that are quickly becoming collectors items. Finished with crystals and satin linings, these bags are fabulous. Find the full range on The Style Mansion and receive a 10 percent discount off further orders!  Vintage Car Handbag: $108.33

Do the whole Lauren Bacall/Humphrey Bogart thing in these 1940’s vintage babydoll round toed shoes, $28.00 from Rocky Mountain Retro.

Don’t forget to finish off your vintage outfit with perfect pouting lips. Invest in some pretty vintage pinks and classic film star red shades! Try one of these fresh shades from Estee Lauder.

Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal Gloss,346 Evelyn Pink: $22.50

Audrey Hepburn Photo courtesy of fanpix.net

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I found this black dress last night and was excited about the price (under $100).  It looks like starting today it’s been reduced another 18 bucks!  You know what 18 bucks can buy you these days?  A lot, actually.  If  you have an economical car, It can buy you about a half a tank of gas so you can actually go somewhere to sport your new dress. 

A.B.S. Black Matte Jersey Puff-Sleeve Dress: $89.99 on sale Now: $71.99 

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Olga Kurylenko, the new Bond Girl, made the red carpet blush this weekend as she swept along it in an even redder Valentino dress for the premiere of Quantum Solace, in London’s Leicester Square.

I must admit, as I watched the premier event on TV, I wished I’d not been so lazy and taken the half hour train journey from where I live, to London’s Leicester Square to join the crowd. Despite the freezing weather, everybody seemed to be enjoying themselves and there was a real ‘feel good’ factor.

If you’re thinking about auditioning to be the next Bond Girl, or just have somewhere special to go, follow Olga Kurylenko’s lead and looking stunning in a red gown.

I love this eclectic styled vintage dress from Goldyn,  $90.00

eDressMe has a superb collection of red dresses, that will leave you spoilt for choice.

You will look stunning in this Red Evening dress from Mikael Aghal, $790.00

Look chic and alluring in this Red Ruffled Holiday Dress from JS Collections, $250.00. It’s the perfect alternative red color for those of you too shy to wear the bolder shade.

I couldn’t resist including this red Tie Neck Dress by Nell Courture, $275.00. It’s a classic that will serve you time and time again.

You will be the epitome of  red carpet style in this luxurious red evening gown by Jovani, $280.00

Photographs - Collider.com

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My name is Lisa Remi and I am a glamour addict. I just like dressing up and I don’t care if I have no where to go. Any excuse to put something glam on, that’s me. I’ll put on a pair of diamante earrings just to go downstairs to the fridge.

As we approach the ’sparkly’ season, I can feel a big glam-attack coming on. I’ve put together a few examples  of extra shiny dresses and accessories to help you dazzle!

I love this Tadashi Women’s Stretch Satin V-Neck Dress, $122.99

If you’re feeling in an extra sparkly mood, be bold and beautiful in this Alix Abacus Dress from French Connection, $248.00 $199.99 on sale.

Slip these perfect Cranberry Crush Slippers on your feet from Cocoa Rose, $47. Available in several satin shades, they are adorable. Incredibily versatile, they will look good dressed up with a cute party dress, or go for a more casual with a pair of stylish jeans. Designed with an extra ’spongy’ sole, they are great to walk in or carry on the plane. Each pair comes with it’s own complimentary leather carry bag.

Glisten and glow with this stunning Electric Disco Clutch Bag from Makki, $161.70

Light up the room with these 14ct White Gold Gemstone Earrings, $107.99

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I just went and saw the movie W. Though there are many things I would like to discuss about the film and it’s merits, this is not the place for most of them. Except the fashions of Elizabeth Banks, who played Laura Bush. There have been many questions in the upcoming election regarding the wealth and privilege of either candidate (and their wives), and some very reputable columnists have even made it their job to investigate and report on the designer, style and price of the potential first lady fashion. What does it take to be a politician’s wife? Is traditional and safe the way to go, and what risks does one play in making an outspoken fashion statement?

J.Crew is your new best friend.

Though I abhor it’s pastel palette, J. Crew nonetheless provides chic, modest and respectable silhouettes at a mid-level price with good quality. It’s all about the button-up cardigan and high waisted, to the knee pencil skirt.

But if your man is really aiming for the big one, it’s time to pull out some of the more impressive and heartwarming duds. We hear Cindy McCain is partial to Oscar de la Renta. But if that’s not your style, stick with J. Crew and you’ll be safe, like this dotted V-neck dress or the metallic rose shift.

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Check out this versatile dress for fall for under $100!  It is a simple scoopneck dress that can be worn with dress heels and a scarf (like pictured - I would use an warm autumn color), with boots and a bold jewelry…there are so many options!

Lauren Ralph Lauren Darlene Crepe Scoopneck Dress: $75 (Was: $105)

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There are times when a designer goes to ‘the other side’ and decides to design somewhat affordable clothing lines for major name retail corporations. Cynthia Rowley was one of the pioneers in this movement—she launched Swell-a pink, girly collection of home items- at Target stores several years ago.

Although Swell has since then been phased out, Rowley did pull yet another trick out of her sleeve– Whim, a collection of items geared for summer outdoor entertaining, clothing excluded. It’s obvious though that Rowley is certainly saving her design genius for her actual clothing collections. Her most recent is oh-so-pretty, she stuck to a soft blue and gray color palette—something very easy on the eyes. She even dabbled in the resurfacing tie dye look, a bit of a risk, but executed quite well.

     Aqua Women’s Ombre Halter Dress in heather gray $98, Bloomingdales.com

     Juicy Couture Faux Horn Cuff Bracelet $128, Nordstrom.com

 Jeffrey Campbell ‘Maze’ Sandal $99.95, Nordstrom.com

 Robert Rodriguez Black High Sheen Bouffon Shift Dress $184.99, bluefly.com

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