Fashion Lust: Making The Look Happen with Leather

When you need a little something to set you apart from the crowd at an event, the Luminer gown by Yotam Solomon should do the trick. If this draped goddess gown with the fab leather straps doesn't turn heads, then I don't know what to tell you. Get it at Stanton James.

Fashion Lust: May I Have Erin Fetherston, Please?

To whom it may concern,

I know that it is too early for my birthday and Mother's Day was last Sunday. However, if you feel so inclined to buy me something just because I'm cute or something like that. I would like this fab Erin Fetherston dress, please.

Thank you.

Smooches,
the capitol fashionista

What To Wear Out To Party: Top 12 Dresses for Your New Year's Eve

Okay ladies - you only have a few days left to pull it together for the big New Year's Eve bash. So you have your evening planned but no dress. Thanks to overnight shipping, you still have a chance to pull off that perfect look that will take you into 2010. Here are my top 12 picks.

Sequin dress, Haute Hippie @ Shopbop.com, $795.00


Satin floral dress, Charlotte Russe, $32.99


Vintage Sequin dress, Nasty Gal Vintage, $298.00


Orange and Fuschia Satin dress, Lulu's, $49.00


Metallic Linen dress, Erotokritos, The Outnet, $238.00


Ikat Dress, J.Crew, $149.99


Satin dress with Sequins and Flower Embellishment, House of Spy, $91.00


Sequin Fringe dress, Gaspard Yurkievich @ Forward by Revolve, $425.00


Cream Sequin dress, Haven @ Bluefly.com, $79.00


Black with Gold Sequin Design, Forever 21, $29,80


Japonais Print Silk dress, Elizabeth and James @ Net-a-Porter.com, $395.00


Pink Satin Asymmetrical dress, BCBG Max Azria, $124.00

PROMO: Rue La La, ELLE, and Your LBD

Shopping for all the upcoming holiday soirées can incite vertigo, even for the posh, assured fashionista. This season, as you’re prepping for the party circuit, evoke soigné sophistication donning the ultimate in signature style: the LBD.

We are thrilled to announce that Rue La La will launch the exclusive ELLE Little Black Dress Boutique on Monday, November 23 at 11 a.m., available for 48 hours only at RueLaLa.com. Shop chic selections at 30-80% off retail!

Rue La La partnered with Violet Moon Gaynor, Senior Fashion & Accessories Editor at Elle.com, to hand pick 16 dresses from top fashion designers creating a covetable selection of LBDs. Designers include:

• Badgley Mischka


• Carmen Marc Valvo


• Laundry


• Robert Rodriguez

Creating A Weekend Outfit on Shmotter: Having A Few Drinks with the Girls

Mashable.com had a post yesterday on a new outfit generating site called Shmotter (it is the new Polyvore). . So I checked it out and can I just say that I was on there for two hours! As if I didn't have posts to prepare. But here's one of my lovely outfits that I created. Wear it to step out with your girls for a few drinks. If it gets too hot (wink, wink), you can surely take off that sweater. You can check me out on Shmotter, my ID is stylish_in_dc (what else!?!). See you there.

Details: Sweater: See by Chloe Metallic Waffle Knit Cardigan; Jumpsuit: ABS Black Strapless Jumpsuit with Belt; Clutch: Tory Burch Logo flap chain clutch; Shoes: Christian Louboutin Peep Toe Leopard Lady Claude; Necklace: Dolce & Gabbana Multi Chain Poodle Choker Necklace; Bracelets: Lanvin Ribbed Gold Plaque Bangles. Everything is available at Luisaviaroma, except the jumpsuit which is available at Chickdowntown.

What To Wear Out To Party: Elizabeth and James' Sassy Dress

Elizabeth and James headline this week's party outfit. Party hard.


From top to bottom: Ruffled Dress, Elizabeth and James @ Net-a-Porter, Agate Earrings @ Arden B., Floral Wallet @ Forever 21, Booties, Steven Bevan @ Zappos.

What To Wear Out To Party: Cocktail Party Attire

Here's this week's party outfit. It's a little dressy and styled for the cocktail set. Go and get your groove thing on.

From top to bottom: Blouse, Castle Starr @ Bluefly.com; Tiered Skirt, Twelve by Twelve @ Forever 21; Pavé Teardrop Earrings, Nadri @ Nordstrom; Swarovski Bracelet, Ann Taylor; Multi-colored Clutch, Melie Blanco @ Endless.com; Vidaurri Cutout Sandals, Aldo Shoes.

What To Wear Out To Party

Here's this week's party outfit. Get out there and party like it's 1999!

From top to bottom: Jumper, Purple Label @ 80's Purple; Small Handbag, Lanvin @ Barney's New York; Gladiator Sandals, Candela @ Bluefly.com; Chandelier Earrings and Rhinestone Bangles @ Forever 21; Ring, Rings Eclectic @ Net-a-Porter.net

What To Wear To Party

Here's what you need to look hot going out to party.

From top to bottom: Dress, Karen Walker @ Forward by Revolve; Small Multi-colored reptile print clutch @ Forever 21; Cuff, Montana @ Neiman Marcus; Teardrop Earrings @ Forever 21; Cluny Gladiator Boots, Halston @ Barney's New York.

What To Wear Out To Party

When you want a glam look for hanging out with your girls. From top to bottom: Dress, The Limited; Earrings, Forever 21; Sandals, Minnah by Steve Madden; Clutch, Cole Haan, Bluefly.com

What To Wear To Party: Tsumori Chisato

Throw this on with a fab pair of flats and dance the night away. Tsumori Chisato at Bird.

What To Wear To Party: Buy Definition

Dress, Khoon Hooi; Earrings and Cuff, Fallon; Shoes, Charlotte Ronson