Dress of the Week: Laura Ashley

The DressologyHQ Dress of the Week

 is the next best thing to going on a holiday. 

The Picture Perfect Postcard Dress 

from Laura Ashley. 

Bon Voyage!

Laura Ashley, $189

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The Pastel Trend. Like It? Or Lump It?

Reminds me of an Easter Egg Hunt,

 but what the heck, I suppose everyone can use 

a little "pretty" now and again. 

And there aint much prettier...than pastels.

What do you think? 

Alice + Olivia Side Drape Dress in Lilac, $275US

Anthropologie's Gabriella Slip, $198US

DVF does Mint, $398US

Marc Jacobs does Pastel Daisies, $1030US

BB Dakota's Harmony Dress in Apricot, $90US

Red Valentino Cotton Stretch Dress in Rose, $550US

Butterfly with Me Dress from ModCloth, $199US

Another Alice + Olivia in Pale Aqua, $220

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LBD of the Week: Tory Burch

It's tweed. It's beaded with a fringed hem. 

It's black and navy. 

It's the DressologyHQ Little Black Dress of the Week. 

From Tory Burch.

Tory Burch Judy Tweed Shift Dress, $335

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Dress of the Week: Next

This dress looks like it should be hanging in a gallery — or at the very least 

stuck to a refrigerator with a magnet. 

Either way, the DressologyHQ 

Dress of the Week from Next... 

is wearable art.

Next Embellished Halter Maxi, $112

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Check-out Gingham! This Season's Must-Have!

It's more Maryanne than Ginger, but if you keep the cutesy level down, it just works. 


Which is why Gingham is this Season's 
Must-Have.

Asos Ganni Gingham Brooklyn Dress, $90

Avoid pairing gingham with 
ditsy florals or denim...this 
can lead to an unwanted case 
of the Daisy Dukes. 


And if you still can't bring yourself to embrace this particular trend, look for a larger, more sophisticated check.

Rebecca Thompson Sara Polka Dress, $225

Gingham is a particularly adaptable 
look with huge variety.


With a bit of searching, it's likely you'll find a gingham that works for you.

Laura Ashley at Polyvore, $100

Marc Jacobs at Nordstrom, $1180

J Crew's Barely-There Gingham, $40 Sale

Bella Vita Evy Gingham Dress, $40 SALE

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Be Bold. Stay Solid. In Bold, Solid Color Dresses!

Wearing a bold solid color 

can be as striking as wearing

an allover print.

Photo: Comfort In Style

A few rules for wearing brights:

1. Select a color that suits your skin tone.

Liv Tyler in Calvin Klein. Photo: FabSugar

Catherine Malandrino. Photo: Coquette

Cate Blanchett in Armani. Photo: Style Guru

Rule Number Two:

2. Select shoes and accessories that balance the colour 

(and style) of the dress.

Emma Stone & Claire Danes both in Calvin Klein. Photo: LA Times

Perfectly poised with a simple metallic clutch. Or clutch-less, with a bold cuff.

Or let the dress —and the body— speak for itself.

Photo: Style Tips 101

Love the necklace and somehow the red shoes even work?!

Rule Number Three:

3. Spend more money on bold colors. 

Look for quality!

A hot pink or bright green dress from a discount store 

sadly might look 

like just that. 

But a similar dress in a fine fabric like silk, cashmere or wool makes all the difference. 

In the case of how to wear bold colour...

quality may the most important rule of all.

Jenny Packham. Photo: Lovely Baljeet 

Pippa Middleton. Photo: Style Scoop

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Dress of the Week: Country Road

The DressologyHQ Dress of the Week comes from 

Australia's Country Road.

The Country Road name is synonymous with exceptional quality, fit, & classic styling. This is a dress that will last as long as you give it wardrobe space. 

Australia Country Road Tribal Neck Dress, $149AU

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Tip of the Day: Fake the Body You Want!

Wishing you had a little more 

va-va in your va-va-voom? 

Not everyone is blessed with a great rack or a J-Lo-esque bootie.

Photo: Top Luxury Shoes Blog

This is when a little ruffle, gather or detailing can go a long way to help you create the shape you want. 

 Amanda Uprichard Ruffle Top. Photo: ThisNext Blog

Flamenco Style Maxi at A Little Black Dress Shop on ebay

The great thing about this tip 

is it also works in reverse. 

A well-placed embellishment can disguise figure flaws, drawing the eye away or strategically masking "problem" areas. 

Amanda Wakeley at Net-a-Porter

Shabby Apple gets it right with Carnival, $93US

And contrary to some of the information out there, you don't always need to don black if curvy.

An all-over pattern is great at confusing the eye, not giving it any one place to land which can benefit a variety of body types.

ModCloth's Steal the Game Show Dress, $73US

Animal Print Wrap Style at A Little Black Dress Shop on ebay, $40

Oasis Palm Print Dress, $115

What to accentuate or where to distract. 

Something to consider when buying your next dress. 

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Tip of the Day: Tops as Dresses

An oversized top or your man's shirt—depending on its length and your height—can be repurposed and worn as a dress or tunic. 

Love this: Photo from: preciousmodesty.blogspot.com

The two MUST-Follow rules: 

1. Know what length looks  best on you.

2. Make sure it doesn't look like a shirt worn as a dress!

Love ebay finds like this at A Little Black Dress Shop

Photo from: olivecocomag.com

Wrap Shirt/Tunic/Dress from Nikki Poulos, $125

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Dress of the Week. Anthropologie

I tried to NOT have ANOTHER Anthro offering as the DressologyHQ Dress of the Week.

And then they go & do this...

Darn you, Anthropologie!

Anthropologie via Pinterest

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80s Retro Fashion Fun Vid: Try NOT to Smile!!!

The 80s. Fashion Fun. Breakout by Swing Out Sister....it's all too much! 

Enjoy a little Retro Love...

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Dress of the Week. J. Crew

My silent treatment of J. Crew ended when they finally pulled their heads out and started shipping international. 

Here is the DressologyHQ Dress of the Week from J. Crew

J Crew Sararose $185

Love the crisscross neckline and that it comes in eight colours, all for less than $200 smackers. 

Kiss, kiss to the Crew!

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