We thought we knew a thing or two about fashion forward party attire until we checked out the new Jovani Party collection. Not only is it filled with flirty cocktail dresses that will elevate even the most drab of party nights, it’s also got lots of long luxurious gowns you can don to those “I have absolutely nothing to wear” formal shindigs. As no stranger to high-end evening wear, Jovani definitely hit the mark with this line which appeals to a number of girls headed to a number of different events! The super chic collection also features a few style trends that have been buzzing around including velvet, lace, fringe, rompers, and even ultra modern prints and shapes. We’re all in. Take a look at a few of our favorite Jovani Party pieces!

In love yet? Well since we’re always hard pressed on making a good case, you’ll be happy to know that the entire Jovani Party collection is now available at MissesDressy.com! Head over now to grab all of these looks and more– also comment and let us know what YOU think about the line!

Guys– I’m gonna keep this introduction short and simple because I know many of you are rushing to buy your ladyloves their holiday presents. Listed below are a number of gift ideas that your woman will love you for. Enjoy and good luck shopping!

A special scent perfect for special occasions, the Hermes 24 Faubourg Perfume for Women ($140) has a rich and regal feel to it. A magnificent mix with hints of florals and vanilla, this perfume is easily an instant classic that she’ll treasure for a long time.

Some ladies may admit it while some won’t, but there will always be something about makeup that make us girls get all giddy. If your woman has a collection, the NARS Andy Warhol Silver Factory Set ($200) is a great addition; if she doesn’t, this is the perfect start because it’s an eye-cheek-lip set with brushes. As a bonus, it comes in an Andy Warhol-themed pouch.

The classic cat eye sunglasses made a big splash back into fashion this year. She will love these Tom Ford Cat Eye Sunglasses ($380) for its timeless chicness.

Protect your girl’s toy, er, gadget with the Tory Burch Coated Poplin E-Tablet Sleeve ($95). Comes in two cute patterns and fits all iPads.

Give your fashionable femme a hot closet staple: the leather biker jacket (Zara, $249). As pictured above, she can make a hot outfit by pairing it with a strapless cocktail dress like the Sherri Hill 2836. Perfect for a New Year’s eve bash!

Let you lovely lady keep warm in style with the UGG Australia ‘Classic’ Genuine Shearling Gloves ($160). These babies come in 4 trendy colors that are perfect to match her outfits this holiday season.

Get her a year’s supply of her favorite magazine(s). May it be about fashion, lifestyle, politics, business, gadgets, sports–your woman will greatly appreciate this! That way she won’t have to pick them up at the newsstand. She’ll love you more for it– trust me.

Let her channel this year’s best dressed woman, Kate Middleton with an elegant walking coat. You’ll feel like a prince walking beside a woman dressed in one of these.

Left: Via Spiga Stand Collar Walking Coat ($248); right: Via Spiga ‘Dora’ Pickstitch Detail Wool Blend Coat ($178)

With the most wonderful time of the year coming up, we’re sure that you guys are already feeling the rush of picking your very own couture dresses for the holiday party season. Ho! Ho! Ho! Be merry and have no worries. We here at MissesDressy.com couldn’t be happier to present to you the newest pieces by Nika Formals. We bet you that you will have at least one favorite from this hot and fresh collection.

Nika Formals have trendsetting designs fit for the fashion-forward fashionista like yourselves. You have your options from lace numbers to sequin frocks, long gowns to mini dresses, elegant blacks to fun brights. Whatever your style is, we assure you that Nika Formals is for you.

The NIKA woman according to talented designer, Niki Kapoor herself:

“She’s contemporary, confident, and self-assured. She’s very fashionable but uses fashion as an accessory, a means to express herself, not to define who she is. She loves style, has the strength to be different, and the desire to make her own way in the world.

Sometimes in fashion, women are so overshadowed by what others say they should be, but the Nika woman is happy to be her natural, beautiful self.”

So NIKA women, take pleasure in choosing your own dress from these:

NIKA 8010

NIKA 8020

NIKA 8032

NIKA 8036

NIKA 8041

NIKA 8052

NIKA 8078

NIKA 8007

NIKA 8006

NIKA 8085

NIKA 8089

NIKA 8090

NIKA 8096

So, there you go; happy shopping!

Sources: newyorkdress.com/blog, nikaformals.com

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White clothes always reminds me of spring/Summer, S/S is the best time to wear pure white as it’s such a crisp and fresh color.  If you have a special party, wedding party etc to go this this summer then why not try a white dress this time.  We have so many white dresses from mini to maxi lengths take your pick.

Allure 6670

Clarisse 2035

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I think details on a piece of clothing is very important, so if you do often go for plain I think you could maybe choose something with some slight details on the dress then at least there’s something to look at on the dress.  You don’t have to have feathers on the dress but just some beading, embellishment, sequins on the dress will do the job.

Chosen a dress but don’t know how to style it?  To give you hand I’ve created a few sets to hopefully start you off, so you can have a slight idea of how you might want to put your gorgeous outfit together.  It’s normal to see something beautiful, then you buy it but when you take it home you don’t have a clue what shoes, what accessories, what bag would look good with it.  I’m sometimes like that so most of the time I put on my centre piece and spend hours trying to figure out what I should pair it with, then I end up getting stressed out, my clothes are everywhere, shoes all over the floor and the whole room is a mess.  So I think it’s sometimes nice to have somebody to put together a few examples to show me what might look good with the main piece.  Having an image of the overall outfit before you start digging everything out from your wardrobe is very important!

Faviana S7043 / Faviana S7042

Faviana 7070 / Faviana S7015

Allure 6635  /  Faviana 7066

Sherri Hill 2946 / Faviana S7051

Allure 6650 / Allure 6605

We all need a pretty dress in our wardrobe.  This time it’s the cocktail dress, have you got a gorgeous sexy cocktail dress ready for you in your wardrobe.  If you haven’t yet, it’s not a problem.  Check out all the cocktail dresses we have at MissesDressy, it’s quite hard to stop staring once you’re going through this section because they are so pretty.  Do you like bling bling or plain?  For the girls who love it bit of sparkle then Allure 6650 and  Allure 6605 6605 might be just for you, no? Want to tone it down it bit then how about  Faviana S7051, a mixed berry colored dress with a touch of bling on the side might be better.  We could wear less jewelry because the dress is already doing it’s job by being the centre of attention.  Grab a cute clutch, throw on some sexy heels and you’re ready to party!

If you prefer to play safe and stick to the classic black then you could try Faviana 7070, this way you could play around with accessories.  You can put on some sparkly jewelry or a bright colored or silver/gold clutch.

Dress is so easy to wear. Just zip it, and go. It’s also one of those staple and must have items in your wardrobe. I believe every woman should own all kinds of dress! But to be ready for any events and occasions, these are the 10 kinds of dresses you should have in your wardrobe.

1. A Little Black Dress (LBD) – Black is a timeless color you can wear almost anytime and everytime! Since it’s a neutral color, it’s so easy to mix and match with any other colors.

NUE by Shani S162 – NUE by Shani S259 – Sue Wong N1508

2. A Little White Dress – A wardrobe basic you can wear all summer and winter with the right accessories. Easy to style, easy to match with any colors, easy to wear. Fret no more!

La Femme 16173 – 2105047 by Issue New York - Jovani 159570

3. A go-to dress (easy to dress up or dress down) – The kind of dress you can wear all day and night. From work to night out.

NUE by Shani S335 – Decode 1.8 15-181083D – NUE by Shani S383

4. A sexy figure-flattering  dress – These body-hugging and figure-flattering dresses below are such teaser! Make ‘em drool!

Nicole Bakti 6259 – Mignon VM743 – Mignon VM714

5. Mini in bold colors – Bright and bold colors are flirty and glamorous! Let your inner beauty shine out with one of these bright mini dresses, take it to a night out with the girls, or cocktails.

Allure A467 – Sue Wong N2240 – Atria 6044

6. A knee-length tailored dress – Think of Kate Middleton and Michelle Obama. They dressed smart and gorgeous on every occasion. This dress can also be your to-go dress for work when you are in a hurry.

870011 – 870010 – 870014 by Theia

7. A safe party dress – Every woman needs one reliable party frock. For a timeless piece, look for details (embellishments, neckline, pattern, colors) and silhouettes.

Terani C1071 – La Femme 15902 – Scala 47276

8. A stunning maxi dress – Dress it down with pretty flats, or dress it up with gorgeous pumps. This dress should be versatile.
The slip dress silhouette works best on tall, lithe figures. Empire-waist and halter maxidresses are super flattering on curvier bodies. And petite ladies who want to look taller might opt for a solid color head-to-toe.

Mignon VM720 – Jovani 1448blm – Mignon VM798 – Jovani 7237

9. A floral dress – Go for big and bright prints, the brighter the better. Wear it at backyard barbecues, garden parties, summer weddings, or evening events. Wanna wear it to work? Simply throw a blazer and a pair of pumps or flats in neutral colors to tone it down.

881235 by Theia – Allure A308S – La Femme 15925

10. A flirty summer frock – Dress it up or dress it down, wear it with cute sandals for summer, or cardigan and tights for winter. It’s best to choose a classic cut because it’ll be the dress you’ll wear for years to come. 

Hale Bob 1nyf6812 – Hale Bob 0SFL6733 – Hale Bob 1SWE6768

For several season, we’ve seen rich and royal blue on the runways and the red carpet. There’s something about blue! This hue not only gets many designers smitten and created so many stunning items for Fall 2012, celebrities are also huge fans of this gorgeous color. Oh, do you remember Cinderella’s princess-y ball gown and Alice in Wonderland’s lovely blue dress?

Instead of pulling out that trusty Black dress for party, how about trying the iciest, sparkliest, and boldest blue? There are many shades of blue you can try, you’ll be smitten with the result!
Scroll down to see MissesDressy.com‘s gorgeous collection to make you look glamorous for your special event!

Ball Gowns
You do not go to a Prom every day, so why not go all out and dress like a Princess for a night? Ball gown is the classic and exquisite piece of dress. It used to be worn on formal events, but now you can see it all over the runways and red carpet.

Mori Lee 8779 – Mori Lee 8734 – Mori Lee 91036

Evening Dress
A long dress  is a typical classic evening dress. Nowadays you can find them in various designs such as short sleeve, sleeveless, sweetheart neckline, halterneck, turtleneck, or strapless. They easy to wear (much simpler than ball gowns), slimming, and MissesDressy.com has stunning collection of it!

Jovani 7209 – Mignon VM650 – Jovani 153050 – Johnathan Kayne 246

Mini Dress
Mini Dress is very practical. Depending on the design and how you style it, mini dress can be worn for formal, semi-formal, and especially informal events. You can flaunt your beautiful legs with it, or wear a gorgeous tights.
(Also read my article: “Statement mini dress“)

Tony Bowls TS21128 – Alyce Designs 4193 – Faviana 6626 – Allure A475

Want to see how the celebrities pulled it off?

Kylie Minogue – Reese Whiterspoon – Abbie Cornish - Demi Moore

Uma Thurman - Olivia Munn - Rosario Dawson - Emmy Rossum

Sometimes when we are shopping for a special occasion, it is so easy to get carried away. However, if you are on a tight budget and want to stick to it, MissesDressy.com would absolutely love to help you!

There are plenty of how-to instructions to find that dream dress while you are on a budget. With MissesDressy.com you no longer need to worry about that. We’ve got plenty of gorgeous dresses under $200. From mini dress, mini with tulle, long dress, ball gown, you name it we have it.

Alyce Designs 701 – Alyce Designs 3500 – Colors Dress 0322 – Colors Dress 0589

Nina Canacci 31410 – Mori Lee 9089 – Alyce Designs 3470 – Colors Dress 0268

I would like to share some of my tips to shop while you’re on a budget…

• Decide how much money you want to spend for the whole outfit (dress, accessories, shoes)
  Say, your budget is $300, find a dress that costs around $150 to $ 200, then you can use the rest of the money for accessories (necklace, earrings, bracelet – if necessary) and shoes.

• Go for non-traditional dress
  Typically, Prom dress is a classic princess-y ball gowns, but fashion is about thinking outside the box and creating trends. We are so lucky to live in this modern era that most of the things doesn’t have to be traditional. You no longer have to wear a ball gown (unless you really want to). Choose a statement mini dress, easy to wear and no need to worry about someone stepping on your dress. Or gorgeous chiffon dress, or even fabulous printed dress to look stunning and different than others.

Mikael Aghal is a new brand on MissesDressy.com. Designed by a Manhattan-raised designer, Michael Hakimi who grew up surrounded by fashion and designs.
His mother ran a couture dress business, he spent some time in Brazil to study at his uncle’s design shop, he traveled around the world to learn how to source the finest fabrics and to get the inspiration of different styles in each country. Fashion and design surely are his passion!

For each and every design of Mikael Aghal, Michael Hakimi combines the finest fabrics such as silk taffeta and jacquards, soft chiffons and charmeuse, to create dresses and gowns for a classic and glamorous ladies with modern twist. Plus, there’s always a small detail in every dress to make you feel and look special on your special occasion

Check out some of Michael Hakimi’s beautiful design, Mikael Aghal only on MissesDressy.com!

Mikael Aghal 18362 – Mikael Aghal 281002 – Mikael Aghal 28581 – Mikael Aghal 18642
Classic evening gowns in stunning colors. It’s all about the small and gorgeous details to make you feel special.

Mikael Aghal 281038 – Mikael Aghal 28633 – Mikael Aghal 281051 – Mikael Aghal 1826011
Versatile mini dresses in beautiful colors that are so appropriate for any occasion.

Mikael Aghal 281046 – Mikael Aghal 262683 – Mikael Aghal 281030
Loving dresses with intricate details?  Mikael Aghal definitely has it and wants to help you look fabulous!