Top Easter Dresses Under $40

The holiday of chicks and bunnies is coming up.  I’m gathering up my favorite Easter dresses like eggs in a basket.  Looking for a “Ladies who brunch” outfit? How about a dinner date banquet dress? Ruffled frock to hunt eggs on the White House lawn?  Yes, yes, and yes to all and bonus when they are all so wallet-friendly. 

Start with 2013’s color of the year and don a sexy emerald green halter wrap dress from Mossimo for only $30. 

Sip a mimosa and mix two top trends of ombre and the high/low hem with the sleeveless Mossimo Hi-Lo pullover dress for $25.

I love the lemony ruffles of Prabal Garung for Target Dress for $40.  This one is perfect twirling in the garden in your bare feet.

The V-neck Mossimo printed dress looks like a bunch of glowing Easter eggs melting in the night.  It’s either that, or I am suffering from a sugar coma from too many chocolates.  All I know is that the sophisticated palette of midnight and pastels is pretty on this dress and I love the flowing hem.

Now that you’re properly attired for the rites of spring, make sure you have the right bonnets and accessories too!  But that’s for another day…

It’s Time for Springtime.

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Target via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Target.”

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Trendspotting: Pastels with Pop

When the snow begins to thaw, stores inevitably bring the pale to your wardrobe.  Pastels may be a spring fashion staple, but that doesn't mean you have to look like an Easter egg!

The designers who showed at NY Fashion Week for Spring 2013 understood that.  Like me, the Gotham style crowd likes to live in our dark colors.  So how did they bring pastels to the runway?  How do YOU bring it to your life (in an affordable way?)

One trend I saw was to keep our beloved dramatic black and accent it with pastels.  Today’s pastels are less powdery and sweet.  Actually, many of them read like a softer version of last season’s neon fad.  Labworks has terrific, edgy basics like this dramatic black peplum jacket and asymmetrical pink skirt.  You can layer multiple shades of soft Mossimo scarves and accent with jewelry of citrus colored stones.  Prabal Gurung for Target made these great pumps with a pastel splattered print.

The other runway trend from spring was to see modern pastels worked into artistic prints. Tops were paired with sleek leather basics or served as a canvas for a bold look all around.  An accessible way to get this trend is to grab one of the fantastic kaleidoscope print tops with liquid black leggings.  Prabal Gurung again takes credit for the top and the lemon yellow shoes.  Continue the drama with multi-color chevron earrings duo and a solid coral bag.  The pale coral phone case has a terrific crocodile texture (without the cruelty or price tag).

I'm loving the color options this spring has to offer.  My dark-centric wardrobe can welcome these new shades without feeling like Morticia in The Addams Family Values.

Remember the quote?  "You have gone too far. You have married Fester, you have destroyed his spirit, you have taken him from us. All that I could forgive. But Debbie... pastels?"

It’s Time for Springtime.

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Target via Glam Media. The opinions
expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or
positions of Target.

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Isabel & Ruben Toledo: Artist Toolbox on PBS

They are the stylish creative couple that make you green with envy.  Isabel and Ruben Toledo have been married for over 20 years.  She is the talented fashion designer, he is the trend setting illustrator.  They have had a banner year...

They had a celebrated collaboration with Target in 2010 and won the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award in 2005 and illustrated a book with Molly Ringwald.

Next week, PBS is airing a fantastic documentary on the couple on February 3rd.  Artist Toolbox gives you a peek into their studios and creative process.  Here's a preview:

Photo by Richard Phibbs

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Zac Posen for Target 24 Hour Launch Party

Now for the latest high fashion designer to do the 'Low' dance with Target...Zac Posen is launching his collection for the big red bullseye with a 24 hour pop-up shop Thursday near Penn Station in NYC.

Sneak peeks at the lookbook for this 80's inspired, prom-friendly line have been a very hot Google search for the fashionista set.

You can shop all night while dancing to DJs and live bands.

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