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NY Fashion Week Inspired Looks for Less

By: Carmen Ordonez

Another New York Fashion Week has come and gone and many of us were left coveting the looks that went down the runway. But one thing I wasn’t coveting is the hefty price tag that comes along with the looks. So as your resident budget fashionista, I’ve gone on the hunt to find some runway inspired looks for less—your wallet can thank me later.

Designer J. Mendel featured several edgy and figure flattering dresses down the runway, including this A-line leather and lace corset dress. To get the look, without going too daring, consider this Short Jersey Dress with Full Lace Skirt from David’s Bridal. The V-neck will help elongate your neck and provide a slimming effect.

It was all about the glamour for the fashion house of Venexiana during New York Fashion Week, including this metallic dress with rosette detail. For an inspired look for less, check out this Fit and Flare Dress with Organza Rosette Detail from David’s Bridal. The fit and flare shape hugs your curves in all the right places and is sure to turn heads. It also comes in five different colors including black, pink and blue. Oh and did I mention it’s under $200—total score!

White and gold was seen all over the runways, including this number from Badgley Mischka. Chanel your inner golden goddess for less with this Sleeveless Key Hole Print Dress. The X shaped waist will help highlight the narrowest part of your waist and give you a stunning silhouette.

Fashion Week Trends

by Katrina Mitzeliotis

Even though we’re gearing up for fall, I already have spring on my mind. After all, I did just see amazing spring 2013 collections come down the runway during New York Fashion Week – and a new season means new trends! Stay on the forefront of fashion and check out the hottest formal trends for spring 2013 that you can wear right now.

Prints

From soft watercolor patterns to bold florals, the trend looks so chic in formal wear — and it was everywhere on the runway at the Naeem Khan, Monique Lhuillier and Reem Acra shows. This printed gown is a nice way to work the trend.

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Slits

It looks like the slit dress is here to stay, at least for another season – and I’m sure Angelina Jolie and her infamous right leg would be thrilled to hear the news. From high slits to much more demure options, I spotted this on the runway at Jenny Packham, DVF and DKNY, to name a few! If you want to rock this look, I recommend the gown below.

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Lace

The feminine lace look is timeless and was seen at the Tadashi Shoji, Victoria Beckham, Chris Benz and BCBG shows. I love the soft hint of lace detailing on this dress – it’s such a fresh way to update the LBD!

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Metallics

While the sparkling looks ruled the spring runways, the trend is always a great go-to for the holiday season! I loved the show-stopping metallics at Lela Rose and Ralph Lauren– you can easily work the look right now with this dress. A ruched frock is so flattering on a variety of figures, and the classic silhouette never goes out of style.

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Behind-the-Scenes With Katrina at The Hollywood Style Awards

by Katrina Mitzeliotis

For the first time the Hollywood Style Awards took place in New York this year, occurring on the eve of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, right in the middle of all the action at Lincoln Center. While it’s definitely one of the most hectic times for me, the show was so much fun! I started the day at my office, prepping questions for the red carpet later that night, before heading over to Angelo David Salon where I got glam thanks to their hair and makeup team.

Next, it was time to get dressed! Since the awards were in a new city, I thought I would celebrate with a new silhouette. Personally, I often stick to the same style when choosing a dress – but not this year. I opted for a long blue halter dress, complete with two side-slits, to embrace a longer hemline. Since I’m short I’ve always been nervous that a long dress wouldn’t work on my frame, but the slit definitely helped elongate my figure, while a little hint of skin broke up the ensemble.

If you want to try the look yourself, I recommend this dress from David’s Bridal. I love the way it cinches the waist and the slit is definitely one of the hottest trends of the season! It’s a sexy way to show some skin without taking the trend too over the top – and it’s perfect for a formal affair.

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At the show, Katie Holmes made her first public appearance. She looked stunning in Carolina Herrera as she introduced the designer herself, who took home the ‘Designer of the Year’ title. A slew of stars came out to honor top stylists and makeup artists, including Nicole Richie, Amy Adams, Alison Williams and more. I had so much fun at the show, and even got to chat with Ed Westwick to get the scoop on the final season of “Gossip Girl.” Late that night, we headed over to Stone Rose Lounge to celebrate.

Carolina Herrera and Katie Holmes