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I've always been a big fan of French Connection. I love the 'euro-edge' of their designs specially for women. The quality is great and decent pricing. French Connection started their Summer Sale which runs through August 5th. Save up to 502% off their Spring/Summer 2010 Collection. Which I think is fabulous because some retailers usually wait till the current season' is almost over to discount their merchandise. There is a wide selection for women and not so much for men at this time. Which kinda sucks for me and yahoo for the ladies. New sale items are added daily. So, make sue to check back regularly. Happy Shopping!

Shopping note: For US shoppers use this link, UK and European shoppers click here to shop.

Holiday soirees are just around the corner. And with thousands of dress styles out there, picking the perfect party dress can be time consuming or even frustrating. I selected a few 'head-turning' and 'entrance worthy' styles for your consideration for your next swanky engagement.

• Combo and Sheath Dresses - a combo dress is basically the illusion of having two garments sewed into one. Opting for this saves you time and money in trying to find a top and bottom that works together. Sheath dresses were trendy this past summer and carried on to fall. They are made to emphasis your body. But you don't have to be a size zero to pull off one. Look for banded sheath dresses, this detail will give some added definition to your waist and adds a finished look.

• The Little Black Dress - when in doubt, go black. The classic black dress is undeniably the dress for all seasons. Be a little adventurous and daring by wearing black on black prints with feminine silhouettes.

• The 'Unexpected' Dress - break away from the pack with two-toned, bright colored dresses. Look for silhouettes that are sexy yet elegant.

• Sequin and Lace - dazzle with glitzy sequin dresses and ooze with chic appeal with lace. Just keep in mind what I always say, moderation is key when shopping for these dress styles. Don't go over board. You don't want to look like a disco ball or you're wearing a wedding dress.

• The 'Haute' Dress - edgy, fashion-forward, haute couture dresses will be ever present in every social gatherings this holiday season. If you have the budget, go ahead and splurge!
  

Don't cover those shoulders just yet ladies. This fall, one-shoulder and one-sleeve dresses are quite the trend. Chic, sexy yet elegant perfect for day or evening soirees. Here are some styling tips on one-shoulder and one-sleeve dresses:

• Material/Fabric - opt for stretch cotton, jersey or any comfortable fabrics for day and go with silks, fabrics with sheen for evening.
• Style - everyday wear should be casual save the ruffles, appliques, bows for evenings or special occasions. If you want to dress it up for day, simply accessorize with chic, tasteful, statement worthy jewelry. Clutches or any small-sized handbags are fabulous with this type of dresses.
  
• Shoes - knee-high boots and over the knee boots are great for day while ankle boots, pumps paired with tights or leggings works best for your evening looks.
  

So, how much should you spend on a dress that only has one-shoulder or one sleeve? Believe it or not while I was shopping around they cost more than dresses with sleeves. I say look at this trend as sort of 'investment' garments. A dress or two for special engagements, party dresses if I may. I think a dress under $200 is ideal any dress priced more than that is surely a splurge.

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Summer may not be officially here but it is in full swing with all the summer sale events going on. So, far one of my must-shop sale that I highly recommend is French Connection's. Save up to 50% OFF on hip, fresh, trendy apparel and accessories for both men and women. I myself bought a couple of shirts and a pair of shorts which cost me under a $100. Shop now! Promo ends July 5th!

Casual / Day Tube Dress 
Maxi dress is to spring, as tube dresses is to summer. As tempting it is to wear a tube top this summer, I suggest to step up the chicness a little bit by opting for a tube dress. Ditch the denim jeans, shorts and tube top look. To be honest, it looks a tad hoochy for this summer season that it. With the ever-changing and evolving fashion world, it may become the hottest trend next year.

Tube dresses are suitable for day and evening. You can find casual everyday sassy styles and elegant chic designs perfect for any summer engagements. The important thing to remember when shopping for a tube is the fit. Get on true to size. Or else, a wardrobe malfunction may occur.

Evening / Special Occasion Tube Dress

French Connection is having a 20% OFF Men's apparel, shoes and accessories. This is great promotion to stock up and save for you summer wardrobe! French Connection has graphic tees and shorts perfect for summer. Shop the sale and make sure to use code: FCMENMAY09 at checkout. Sale applies to full priced items only but there are great merchandise on sale! Promo ends May 31st! Happy Shopping!

I attended a few parties this summer and witnessed not once but at least three times on different occasions, one of the worst involuntary and unintentional fashion blunder women can fall prey to... someone wearing the exact dress you have on! With more and more women getting fashion savvier each day, the chances of seeing your dress' evil twin gracing the same social engagement you RSVP to are pretty high. Not to mention, the time and money invested to feel and look extra special loses some of it's value.