Amie Maxi Dress + 30% Off Sale Items at J.Crew, ends 7/9!

Dress this maxi up with a statement necklace and wide belt, or casually slip it on over your swimsuit! Roll it up and tuck it into your suitcase for a quick summer getaway; the options are endless. Best yet, it's on sale: It's $69.99, regularly $98.00, now get an extra 30% off when you enter code MUSTHAVE, at J.Crew. Sale ends 7/9. 

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Summer Solstice Sale: Get 20% off from Calypso, ends tonight!

A little black dress that can take you from vacation dinners under the stars to an after-work event with a little cardigan added to the mix. This Beth Crochet Eyelet Dress is now $199.00, regularly $350.00, from Calypso St. Barths. Get 20% off your entire purchase today, when you enter SOL12 at checkout!


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Tropical Splendor High-Waisted Bikini & Wrap Dress from H&M, to benefit Wateraid!

Love the delightfully retro style of this high-waisted bikini! This print is made in paradise: coconut palm trees sway in a breeze against skies about to break into a summer shower... Just slather on your Hawaiian Tropic sunblock, and you're ready for an actively aimless day at the beach. It's $24.95 from H&M.
I couldn't resist featuring this coconut palm print dress as well. Slip it on a a cover-up, or wear it with flip flops into town as you shop for souvenirs. Tropically yours, it's $39.95 from H&M.
25% of the sale price of these garments will be donated to Wateraid, an organization that works to provide safe water to neighborhoods in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, and many more.

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Can't Make It To The DVF Sample Sale in NYC?

If you can't make it to the DVF sample sale going on in NYC, you can still find a few great deals on marked down DVF items--right on their website! My fave is this wrap-style Akari Dress, which would look great with high, strappy heels and a little clutch for a summer outdoor event. Slip on a cropped blazer for the office. No need to break the bank, or get elbowed in the ribs as you purchase: It's $187.50, regularly $375.00, from Diane von Furstenberg.

Modernist Summer Essentials from Orla Kiely for Uniqlo!

Orla Kiely's beautiful patterns remind me of Eames-era mid-century upholstery fabrics, sure to capture the hearts of graphic designers everywhere! Her collaboration with Uniqlo has these happy patterns transposed onto T-shirts, tank tops, scarves and dresses. My faves are the stoles for $12.90, perfect to add a little pop of color and graphic modernism to a simple white T and jeans. Or, slip on one of the tank dresses, pictured in the background for $39.90, with your strappy sandals and wide-brimmed hat, for a perfect BBQ outfit. Unfortunately, UNIQLO doesn't have e-commerce, so you'll have to dash over to your local UNIQLO to purchase.
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Crochet Perfection: Staring at Stars Crochet Mini Dress $79 from Urban Outfitters!

One glance at this crochet mini dress, and you'll agree, it's dizzying perfection! An un-fussy simple scoop neck and shift-dress style are all it takes to show off the delicacy of crochet--and perhaps you tan legs! Pair with wedges or strappy sandals, and a pendant necklace for full effect. It's $79.00 from Urban Outfitters.

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Bridal Gowns Under $500 For The Bride About To Elope!

It's almost the end of May and for brides on the verge of "I Do", mired in the stress of wedding preparations, eloping to a faraway, romantic place must have crossed their minds--at least once! But for those itinerant brides who would prefer to spend their hard-earned cash on two plane tickets to the Maldives, here are some chic and affordable options. Packability is of utmost importance, considering that you'll either roll it--not fold it--in white tissue paper and lay it amongst your clothes in your suitcase, or, you can purchase a water repellant bridal gown hanging bag, which should garner you the well-wishes of the flight attendants on board who might--just might--let you hang it up front in the little hanging closet in first class. A simple flowing, unstructured gown is your best bet--since you won't have a bevy of bridesmaids to help you get dressed! But there's no need to sacrifice style; shoot for effortlessly undone! Here's the lineup, from left to right:
Avery Asymmetrical Dress, $168.00 from BCBG Max Azria;
Embroidered, Sequined Long Dress, $47.99 from FairWindsSarongs;
Bettina Bridal Gown, $475.00 from J.Crew;
Alice Mixed-Lace Cocktail Dress $248.00 from BCBG Max Azria;
Halter A-Line Gown $349.00 from David's Bridal;
Short Ruffle Chiffon Dress $99.00 from David's Bridal;
Mikaela $499.00 from BridePower.com.

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Seasonless mod shift dress on sale from DVF!

This mod, petal-inspired print dress from DVF is the essential transition piece! Go with bare legs, if you dare, and platform sandals for the weekend; or, slip on a pair of slim black trousers and pumps for the office. It's $244.00, regularly $365.00, from Bergdorf Goodman.

Get your "dark tropical" looks from Birs and Anthropologie!

Lately, I've been inspired by looks that can be described as "dark tropical", featuring palm trees and sunsets in darker hues. It is quite a departure from typically bright and summery beach scenes, and it makes for great prints! This dress by Tsumori Chisato is cheeky and chic, a perfect shift dress to pair with a clutch and strappy heels for an evening under the stars. For casual jaunts into town, slip on this Digital Sunset Skirt, pair with a tank and sandals, and you're ready to take the island by storm! The Tsumori Chisato dress is $290.00 from Bird; the Digital Sunset Skirt is $118.00 from Anthropologie.

Honor Gold Vest Maxi Dress + jewelry from Jules Smith, all on sale!

This particular color of green is entrancing me of late, maybe it's the effect of spring, or the antidote to all the neon pops of color? But either way, this fresh green maxi dress is just calling out to be adorned with statement jewelry. A bold cuff, a fringe necklace, or a truly bling-y cocktail ring are perfect complements. And you're in luck, you'll get a double whammy sale: the dress is $72.72, regularly $118.00, from ASOS; for the amazing jewelry, head over to Refinery29 for a coupon to spend $25, get $50, or spend $50, get $100 on any Jules Smith jewelry (purchase by 5/9). Be the belle of the ball! At ASOS, get 10% off your order just enter code BONUS10 at checkout; free shipping on all orders!

Painted garden daydress $99 from Anthropologie!

This muted floral print dress will take you well into fall! Slip on bright flats and a skinny belt for spring and a shrunken blazer to ward off office A/C chills! It's $99.00, regularly $150.00, from Madewell. Check out Madewell's 25% off spring sale!

Poplin dress $109 from LL Bean Signature!

Love, love, love this poplin dress! (LL Bean is spot on with the styling of the model, too, with the bright headband and shoes!) All you need is a cuff bracelet, and you're set for an afternoon garden wedding; pull on a little shrug and you're ready for cocktails; with a blazer and you can wear it to work. So perfect. It's $109.00 from LL Bean Signature.

St. Barts Resort Dress $45 from ZoeBrianne!

One glimpse at this maxi-dress, and you'll be in vacation mode! In a print reminiscent of a scarf on the Champs Élysées, this dress can take you effortlessly from poolside to cocktails! Keep accessories simple: a bold cuff bracelet, strappy flat sandals, and slip a little clutch into your beach bag for when the sun goes down. It's $45.00 from ZoeBrianne. ZoeBrianne will offer FREE GROUND SHIPPING this weekend when you purchase $75.00 or more! Please use code APRILFREESHIP.

Jessica Simpson striped maxi dress $98 from Dillards!

Fear not, these horizontal stripes on this maxidress will actually flatter your figure! I'm loving the bustier-inspired black trimmed bodice which crosses in the front and back, flattering those of us not-so-heavily endowed! Slip on a pair of strappy wedge heels and a floppy wide-brimmed hat and you've a warm weather look that's fit for travel. It's $98.00 from Dillard's.

Chic dresses under $120 from Nordstrom!

There's nothing as easy as a dress; pull it on and you're ready to go! Well almost, nothing a pair of nude pumps and a leather bag can't fix! These three dresses have clean lines and simple silhouettes: add your own statement necklace/belt/cuff bracelet to personalize the look. Slip a blazer or cardigan for daytime, switch the handbag for a clutch for evening. Best yet, they're all on sale at Nordstrom.
Alex and Ava Jersey Sheath Dress $93.00, regularly $158.00;
Laundry by Shelli Segal Jersey Minidress $116.90, regularly $195.00;
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Bateau Knit Dress $119.00, regularly $179.00; all from Nordstrom.

Bustier T-shirt dress $25 from VivatVeritas!

This blush-pink T-shirt dress by Japan-based designer, Vivat Veritas, is perfect for spring days; layer it with a thin cardigan and leggings for an easy weekend look. Note the bustier-like seam at the bustline which gives the impression of a bustier without the discomfort. Even sweeter! It's $25.00 from Vivat Veritas.

Clover Canyon wood grain print dress $119 at ShopBop!

My new fascination is with prints, but not of the geometric, repetitive sort. Instead, my eye is drawn to photographic images of landscapes or textures, clearly manipulated and screened onto various fabrics. Case in point, this wood grain print dress by Clover Canyon. I'd wear it as a tunic with a tank and leggings underneath, sometimes belted. It's a pretty versatile piece: dress it up with heels, or slip it on over you bikini poolside. Best yet, it's on sale! It's $119.00, regularly $238.00, from ShopBop.

Banish your winter blahs with the Johanna Tie-Dye Dress from Calypso!

This is the time of year when my eyes literally crave some color -- despite the fact that I'm partial to wearing black almost 100% of the time! Nonetheless, this tie-dye print dress in shades of pink and orange is the perfect little item to slip into your suitcase for that mid-winter escape to warmer climes, or nab it at this great price and save it for spring. It's regularly $195.00, now $159.00, and get another 40% off: final price $95.40, from Calypso.

Broken blocks shift dress $69.95 from Anthropologie!

There's something charmingly retro, yet modern, about this silk shift dress. I love that the pattern changes color from body to sleeves, and I can picture this with very avant garde (read:chunky) booties or shoes. If you're not comfortable with the undefined waist, fasten on a wide belt for emphasis, and don't forget those opaque tights. You've got an outfit ready to face the audience. It's $69.95, regularly $228.00, from Anthropologie.

Get 30% off your entire purchase + free shipping on $100, ends 12/19!

This dress is pretty incredible, perfect for a cocktail party or a wedding, or just a nice evening out... Let your shoes determine if you want to be dressed up, or casually chic. It's on sale for $308.00, then get 30% off that with this sweet deal from J.Crew: get 30% off your purchase, plus free shipping on orders over $100, ends 12/19! Just enter code SNOWMAN at checkout!