$116,

As easy and subdued as a t-shirt, but black-tie elegant. Wear it with...

1. Topshop midnight blue maxi dress,

2. Bounkit green onyx and quartz earrings,

3. BCBG feather clutch,

4. Kors Michael Kors lizard print sandal,

Don't you love the Prada-fabulous, scaly texture and over-the-top-showiness of this shimmery red dress? Don't you think it could be just perfect for New Year's Eve or a crazy night out? I think it's out-and-out amazing. And it's

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It's raining in LA today, but I have beach on the brain. My husband and I just got back from a heavenly three-day trip to Mexico. The weather was balmy, the pico de gallo uber tasty and the frosty, fresh lime margaritas went down like, well, frosty, fresh lime margaritas. Despite the brevity of our stay (and my small carry-on), I packed dresses aplenty--but how I wish I had brought this raffia-trimmed dress by . Is it not fabulous, in all its glittery bohemian apres-sun glory? I am ordering one for my next beachy holiday. Pronto.

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One is by Givenchy. The other is from Warehouse. Do you know is ? And which one would you buy?

A polished ladylike dress in daring eye-popping green.

This sequin-embellished dress from is a near replica of the 40s'- inspired beaded dress from 's fall collection, but instead of being $4K, it's a mere $154. And, yup, it's in the post, en route to me. I am going to belt it, throw on some red lipstick and wear it with gusto.

A mash-up of graphic patterns and warm colors make this a head-turner.

Bright and floral--the antidote to winter blues. Wear it with...

is a solidly cool and refreshingly affordable English label that nails the London girl's boho louche-meets-polished aesthetic. Whenever I travel across the pond I make a point of dropping into the Knightsbridge boutique to stock up, as the label is hard to find in the States. In between visits, I regularly shop on its website--and get inspired by how the brand cleverly translates trends and assembles sophisticated, yet easy (to wear and emulate!) outfits. Check out the fall collection for a bevy of outfit ideas--and below, a few of my favorite (yes, I am still hung up on evening-worthy ).