Prom dress

The new year is finally here, and while that means looking ahead at what's to come, it also means reflecting on the year that's past. Of course, with our love for fashion, we've been looking back at some of the best dressed celebrities of 2012! We loved Lucky Magazine's list of their 25 best dressed stars because they included our favorite 4 in their picks. Check out our best dressed celebrities below and how you can get their look for your next formal event!

Jennifer Lawrence rocked some very fashionable outfits througout her Hunger Games promo tour - they even earned her a gig as the next face of the Miss Dior handbag! Our favorite dress was the one she wore to the Hollywood premiere - a Prabal Gurung gold cut-out gown. The gown reminded us of the shiny outfits the contestants wore during the Opening Ceremonies of the Hunger Games. If you want to be the star of your prom, check out Faviana style 7182 - a foil jersey mermaid style evening gown with mesh cut-out details.

Taylor Swift had a great year of fashion, from her casual looks, to being on the cover of Glamour, to dressing up in sparkly gowns at award shows. She's relatively consistent with her outfits, but she always looks so perfect, how can anyone complain?? We especially loved the nude gown with red floral embellishments that she wore to the CMA Awards show because of its elegance. If you want a similar look, try Sherri Hill style 21016 - a gorgeous strapless sweetheart high low gown with lace overlay.

This soulful singer is always dressing in glittering gowns and cinched-waist skirts that suit her beautiful voice. We love that Lana Del Rey paired dark red lipstick and her long brown hair with this sparkly silver dress - she looks so glam! Get a similar look with the dress Night Moves style 6755 - an all-over sequin gown with matte and shiny sequins. The strapless bodice is accented with a beaded band at the waistline for a more fitted look.

Jessica Chastain recently came into the spotlight for her role as a CIA analyst in the film Zero Dark Thirty. Even though she has a tough character to play in the film, she's been looking nothing less than gorgeous on the red carpet. Lucky Magazine says that Jessica tends to wear "feminine A-line silhouettes, well-placed sequins, and lovely lace." We definitely see all of that in our favorite champagne colored dress that she wore! If you'd like a similar look for prom, check out Primavera style 9490 - a gown with uniquely crafted sequins in a cross diamond pattern with a super sexy criss-cross low back.

Who was your favorite dressed celebrity for 2012? Leave us a comment below and let us know!

We're so happy and proud that our very own Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, was crowned Miss Universe 2012 this past Wednesday (Dec 19th)! She looked so incredibly beautiful, and we can't believe that the USA finally has the crown again after 15 years! Olivia beat out 88 competitors to take the crown!

Olivia is 20 years old and is currently a sophmore at Boston University. It's so impressive that she's juggling college while competing in such difficult pageants - really shows you what you can accomplish when you put your mind to it!

During the preliminaries, when Olivia was named one of the final 16 contestants, she donned a purple Sherri Hill  bandage mini-dress (style 2932). During the final competition night on Wednesday, Olivia wore a tight navy blue mini-dress with a sequin bodice on stage for the event's opening number. For the swimsuit portion of the competition, she wore a purple and blue bikini. At the end of the event, she looked gorgeous in a wintery red velvet gown with a plunging neckline.

There were also so many other beautiful ladies and dresses at the event - it must of been hard to be a judge and pick the winner! A lot of the women were wearing some of our favorite dress designers - Sherri Hill, Mac Duggal, and Tony Bowls! Check out some of the dresses below.

The contestants all looked so pretty when they were wearing the Sherri Hill bandage dresses at the preliminaries. You can see Miss USA all the way to the left in her purple dress.

A lot of the contestants were wearing Mac Duggal dresses! Below are some of the contestants in their beautiful MacDuggal gowns - clockwise from top left: Costa Rica, Nazareth Cascante; Great Britain, Holly Hale; Jamaica, Chantal Zaky; Slovak Republic, Lubica Stepanova; Peru, Nicole Faveron; Ghana, Gifty Ofori.

Miss Tanzania, Winfrida Dominic (left); Miss New Zealand, Talia Bennet (middle); and Miss Ghanna, Gifty Ofori (right), all looked gorgeous in Tony Bowls dresses!

Are you excited that Miss USA won, or were you rooting for another contestant? Leave us a comment below and let us know!

The 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which aired this past Tuesday (Nov. 4th)  was as amazing as ever! The performances by Bruno Mars, Rihanna and Justin Bieber were absolutely incredible - you could tell the whole place was full of Bieber Fever!

While we couldn't take our eyes off of Biebs, we were amazed by Rihanna's performance and outfits. We especially loved her Audrey Hepburn inspired black gown with pearl glasses and necklace and lace gloves. That's why we picked Faviana Style 6428 as this week's Dress of the Week. We love the classic black gown, of course with a little sexiness added in with a slit down the side and a sweetheart neckline!

This strapless evening gown has tightly ruched fabric across the bust and bodice. The skirt has a slight flair, and the back reveals a flyaway detail of chiffon for a whimsical touch to this classic evening gown. Best yet, it comes in 8 different colors - black, forest green, ivory, navy, plum, red, royal, & Tiffany blue. Just add some pearls to which ever color you choose and you'll look like a star!

You definitely can never go wrong with the classic Audrey Hepburn look, whether it's on the runway or at prom.

 

Do you need to squeeze into a certain dress size in a short amount of time?  Losing weight can be a big challenge if you don’t start by making a plan.  Jumping right into a restrictive diet and intense exercise workout won’t work to change your size immediately.  The best way to drop some pounds is to commit to making small changes in your life daily.

Last month iVillage compiled 30 ways to drop a dress size in 30 days, including tips on what to eat, how to exercise, and what you’ll need to do to stay on track.  By following at least 10 of their recommendations you can lose about 10 pounds in a month, without hurting yourself!  Here are some of the key points you should pay attention to if you want to drop a dress size this month:

1. Eat probiotic rich foods like Greek Yogurt, filled with live cultures, a healthy bacterium that helps burn calories.
2. Get 7-9 hours of sleep each night.  Good quality sleep will leave your body well rested, increasing your metabolism for the coming day.
3. Instead of grabbing a glass of OJ, eat a full orange instead.  By eating fruit instead of fruit juice you avoid consuming unnecessary added sugars.
4. Pack your lunch each day to avoid splurging on unhealthy foods that are easy to eat quickly during the workday.  Try bringing a sandwich and some healthy snacks like an apple or carrot sticks.
5. Drink 8-10 cups of water throughout each day to clean out your system and maintain good metabolism.
6. Get active by scheduling and maintaining at least 30 minutes of exercise each day.  Take a bike ride of go for a jog, just keep it consistent and you’ll feel the results.
7. Add spicy foods to your diet – some research shows spices like peppers help your body to fight fat.
8. Don’t freak out if you cheat a little!  Indulging accidentally doesn’t mean you’ve failed your mission, just make sure you get back on track after.
9. Start some meals with a broth based soup instead of a hearty appetizer.  Soup will fill you up faster so you won’t over eat during a meal.
10. Add protein to every meal.  Eggs, nuts, seeds, legumes, fish or other lean meats will give you more energy and curb hunger between mealtimes.

For more tips, read the full article 30 days, 30 ways to drop a dress size, featured in News over at Comcast.

This homecoming you have to treat yourself to the dress of your dreams.  Whether you're looking for a long gown, or a short sparkly number, don't turn your back on the dress you love!  These new dresses from Terani are made for those of you who have a taste for great fashion.

         

1. Terani Y230 - You'll shine in this sexy sequin shimmer Terani Cocktail dress with an open scoop back. Available in Ivory, sizes 0-16

2. Terani H1210 - One shoulder multi sequin mini dress with right slit.  Available in Bronze, sizes 0-16

3. Terani H1207 - Metallic mini with checkered detail and chiffon draping down the left side. Available in Gold and Charcoal, sizes 0-16

         

4. Terani H1255 - Strapless pink multi mini dress with crystal encrusted bust and corset detail.  Available in Pink, sizes 0-16

5. Terani H1214 - Strapless red dress with ruched neckline and pleated detail on bodice. Available in Red, sizes 0-16

6. Terani H1254 - Silver sequined mini with black lace overlay and crystal detail along the sweetheart neckline.  Available in Black, sizes 0-16

These elegant and sexy dresses from Jasz Couture are fresh from the designer this summer.  Draped in these bold colors, you're sure to be set apart from the crowd!  Whether you want to spice up a weekend out with friends, or are looking for unique homecoming dresses for Homecoming, these brightly colored styles are worth a look!

      

1. Jasz Couture 4731 -Elegant and sexy strapless dress with ruffled skirt and dazzling sweetheart bodice.  Available in Yellow, sizes 00-16

2. Jasz Couture 4718 -Adorable strapless dress with short tulle skirt and sparkling gemstone encrusted bodice.  Available in Ice Blue, sizes 00-16

      

3. Jasz Couture 4716 - Cute and sexy strapless baby doll dress with sparkling stone embellished bodice.  Available in Pink, sizes 00-16

4. Jasz Couture 4719 - Sexy strapless dress with sparkling gemstoned sweetheart bodice with ruffle chiffon miniskirt. Available in Fuchsia, Black/Gunmetal, Turquoise, sizes 00-16

      

5. Jasz Couture 4700 - Sparkly dress with ruched, sweetheart bustier bodice, large gemstones and beads, and ripped tulle skirt.  Available in orange, sizes 00-16

6. Jasz Couture 4702 - Strapless dress featuring a dazzling multicolor beaded bustier, sweetheart bodice, and ruffle tulle miniskirt.  Available in Aqua, sizes 00-16