Cover Up (Just A Little) This Spring With A Lightweight Shrug!
by Alex Gambardella
Mar 11, 2010 9:52 AM PST
Daylight Savings may be upon us, but even on those days when it stays sunny until 9 PM, it's still not quite hot enough to make you sweat at just the thought of an extra clothing layer. You know those perfect spring nights where the temperature is still in its in-between stage... and you spend 20 minutes in front of your closet trying to decide whether or not to ditch the jacket? Enter the lightweight shrug, the spring fashionista's savior for those awkward-weather nights. They provide just the right amount of coverage for your bare arms and shoulders without obstructing the view of your cute top. Opt for a neutral color in light jersey or a really fine sweater blend when you want a go-to you can throw on on your way out, or make a statement with the shrug itself in a bright color or flashy sequins. Take a look at the slideshow for 10 ways to cover up comfortably this spring!
7 Seriously Alluring (And Wearable!) Leather Mini Dresses
by Alex Gambardella
Oct 27, 2009 2:18 PM PDT
Fashionistas just can't get enough of leather this fall. Moto jacket? Check. Fingerless driving gloves? Check. Liquid leggings? Check, once you work up the nerve to actually wear them. But one thing you may have yet to add to your autumn trend arsenal is a leather dress! I know it sounds risky, since prior to this recent leather invasion you probably associate the material mostly with biker babes and dominatrices, but you may be surprised to find that this season's leather LBDs aren't overdramatic. Instead, the latest leather minis simply provide a sexy sheen to otherwise modest silhouettes like this Gryphon smock dress and this shift dress from Alice + Olivia. Pair with a killer set of ankle booties for your next dressy night out, or add some serious sparkle with a bib necklace and you've got yourself a New Years Eve ensemble (hey, it's never too early to plan ahead)! Check the slideshow for some of my favorite leather dresses.
