Trend Spot: Two-Piece Dresses

The hottest trend to embrace this season (in the warmer days) is the two-piece dress look. This trend will definitely be one to watch in the upcoming spring fashions. With it already gathering a huge fashion following in the US and being embraced by numerous celebrities both on and off the red carpet.

Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus and AnnaLynne McCord have all been rocking the latest trend to hit spring fashion, the two piece dress. It’s all the rage this season, the bustier style tops that stop above the midsection, paired with a skirt, revealing a sexy peek-a-boo slit is the must have item!

Though it looks a little intimidating, this trend is quite easy to pull off if you have the confidence (and the toned stomach to match!). It works best with a bustier-style top that stops above the midsection, paired with an A-line, skater or flared skirt (basically any style that isn’t too fitted), to reveal a sexy cut-out in a chic and sophisticated way.

Some examples of celebrities following this trend are Katy Perry last Sunday in Herve Leger by Max Azria Pre-Fall 2013 in 2013 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.

Diane Kruger’s Rochas Spring 2013 ensemble on the red carpet for The Hollywood Foreign Press Association And InStyle Miss Golden Globe 2013 Party.

Girls Aloud-singer Kimberly Walsh…actually it’s a awful combination…

Timeless Scottish Style— Tartan Trend

Tartan never goes out of style. While checks and plaids may not have a permanent spot in the limelight, planet fashion regularly gets the highland treatment and tartan has been known to take Chanel, Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen runways by storm.

Tartan is a style of cloth and in traditional era it is basically premeditated to look attractive and pretty. You can avail this pattern in numerous colors, qualities and patterns but still has limited editions as per the current fashion requirements.

It was the Chanel fashion house who brought the pattern to the fashion forefront. And last year, Karl Lagerfeld reignited our love for tartan with Chanel's checked-out show at the Metiers D'art.

It is a wardrobe must-have for most fashionistas and style conscious celebs have all been spotted in the plaid print — Jessica Alba, Lucy Liu, SJP and Emma Watson to name a few.

But most recently was Kate Middleton, who showed her dedication to Scotland and former place of university by wearing an Alexander Mcqueen tartan suit.

Show Your Personality with Party Dresses

When looking through your closet full of various kinds of clothes, but still have no idea about what to wear for the party tonight, you must be very frustrating. Finding a magic party dress for a party can be a difficult task, as you don't know whether to dress elegantly or simple to be different from everyone else.

One of the first things to consider is the theme of the party you will be attending. Will there be many other gals trying to dress more fashionably than you, and will they be successful? What type of party is it? By using these two questions, you can determine whether you wish to dress more fashionably than the other females at the party, or if you intend to be different from all the other gals by keeping it simple and classy.

When you are having trouble coming up with ideas when dressing up for a party, then scour the internet. The internet is a great place to find inspiration. Fashion sites are everywhere on the internet and there are many useful sites that can help you choose which dress to wear for a certain party and provide excellent ideas on the type of accessories and makeup to best suit your dress.

Choosing a dress which matches your personality and style is paramount. Are you a trend follower who is constantly updating your wardrobe to keep up with it? Or, are you a person who is known for your simple fashion? Being yourself in social situations is vital, and you can't yield to the peer pressure of other women at parties to help you know how to act.

Makeup is another important aspect to consider when preparing for a party. Keeping things simple can often make you appear more attractive and this applies to makeup as well.

Dress Your Party Dress Like A Princess

When receiving a invitation to a party or ball, the first thing come into your mind may be the party dress you will be wearing in that occasion. It's irresponsible to just grab a dress then put it up, for choosing the right dress actually takes a lot of leaning. It is important not to just look at what is trendy, but also what suits you and what your personal preferences are.

If your intention is to only buy one and maximize its versatility, then you may want to consider a cocktail dress, but if your goal is to be Cinderella at the ball, then you should look into a formal ball gown.

Party dresses can pretty much be worn for any special event. Depending on the style of the dress, you could wear the same one to homecoming, prom, graduation, and your friends' wedding. However, since most girls like a new dress, chances are you will buy it at some point.

If this is the case, then consider what types of them you may already have hanging in your closet and find a style that could be better suited for different events, such as black tie formals and balls. This way you can build your wardrobe to accommodate different settings.

Depending on the event, you may want to achieve a different look. Of course, every you wear is going to look elegant and make you feel special. However, there is no doubt that certain party dresses definitely set a specific tone over other dress styles.

Celebrity Fashion: Diane Kruger's Stylish Looks

Diane Kruger’s red carpet styles are recognizable and always bring us surprise. Now that I have talk about her red carpet styles, I would like to shift our emphasis to her not-so formal occasion dresses. When you are invited to a special occasion, like party, cocktail, you can possibly get inspiration from this fashion icon.

Diane Kruger made a splendid return to the red carpet for The Hollywood Foreign Press Association And InStyle Miss Golden Globe 2013 Party held at Cecconi’s Restaurant in California. The actress wore a Rochas Spring 2013 look. The dress that made of two parts featured a cropped black blouse with white buttons and a voluminous pocketed ball skirt with a thin white leather belt.

Diane Kruger managed to look amazing while attending a photocall to promote her latest film, ‘Der Naechste, Bitte!’ (Un Plan Parfait) at Hotel de Rome in Berlin, Germany. The German actress wore a simple black Stella McCartney vest with a tank top and Stella McCartney ‘Christine’ floral print pants with a tapered silhouette.

Diane Kruger chose a Diane von Furstenberg Abrielle crystal embellished dress when attending ‘The Conversation’ Series Launch Celebration, New York.

The Germany beauty joined Blake Lively on the red carpet at the celebration of Chanel Fine Jewelry’s 80th anniversary of the ‘Bijoux De Diamants’ collection created by Gabrielle Chanel in New York City. Not surprisingly, she opted for a tight sequined dress from the Chanel Spring 2013 collection.

At ‘Inescapable’ premiere at the Roy Thomson Hall during the 2012 Toronto Film Festival, she wore a piece from the Valentino Fall 2012 Couture collection.

On the Chanel Fall 2013 Couture presentation, she chose a blue Chanel Resort 2013 dress which she pair with baker boy hat and Christian Louboutin ‘Pigalle’ spike flats.

The German actress looked beautiful once again wearing a Prabal Gurung Fall 2012 dress. The ivory tulle cocktail dress embroidered with threadwork steer’s skull, roses and gold beading had a beautiful ostrich-feathered skirt which was accented with a white leather belt.

Magic Combination: Gold and Black

Back, a timelessly classic color; while gold, a sexy and chic color. What will the magic power they produce when the two colors are combined? Well, definitely it’s fantastic! It seems that the combination of the two colors never go wrong whether in formal or normal occasion.

As a shiny and bright color, gold always gives us the expand feeling which is hard to harness. When wearing this color, we should be careful not to overwork with it. For example your matching accessories, shoes, belt, etc.

Gold on gold is going to be a little too much, and gold with other bold colors will dazzle your eyes. While combining the gold with black that is somehow dark can make the focal point stand out without overdoing with gold.

When attending some parties, you can absolutely get inspiration from the celebrities. Those fashion icons are always leading the fashion trend. The magic party dress in gold and black can make you stand out easily.

Celebrity Fashion Inspiration: Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfried is everywhere these days. In Hollywood, on the cover of magazine, and in the red carpet fighting for her fame. The ‘Les Miserables’ star is rising rapidly, not only for her superb mastery of acting, her versatility, her statuesque beauty, but also for her fine fashion preference when facing the public. Every time she appears on the screen, I’m always amazed at her style taste. She often brings us surprise. Remember her dark midnight-blue evening gown with a cascade of tiered layers from Zac Posen Pre-Fall 2013 in 2013 SAG Awards? She was so stunning. We can definitely get inspiration from her for our party night. Below are some of her recognizable styles.

Amanda wore a Michael Kors Resort 2013 dress before she attended the ‘Late Show with David Letterman’, where she promoted her latest movie, ‘Les Miserables’. This little black dress with gold passementerie detailing was stunning enough to do wonders for her.

The beautiful star opted a Marios Schwab Spring 2013 dress when she took to the red carpet at the 2013 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards. This lace dress featured a black-and-blue lace top half and a free-flowing chiffon skirt with a diamond-shaped hemline.

The ‘Les Mis’ actress wore a brightly coloured Roland Mouret ‘Fairlea’ orange halter dress from the Resort 2013 collection when attending  the 2013 Producers Guild Awards. The bold color went well with her white skin tone.

Amanda was spotted leaving a SAG Awards after-party. she was gorgeous once again by wearing a sheer Valentino Resort 2013 dress.

During the 2013 Berlinale Film Festival, this young star attended a photocall for her latest movie, ‘Lovelace’ which was held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. This time, she selected a simple sleeveless Roksanda Ilincic ‘Pemberton’ dress in a ruby red color from the Resort 2013 collection.

The blonde beauty stunned me in this adorable frock from Christian Dior when she joined Anne Hathaway for Vanity Fair Campaign Hollywood 2013. The sweetly innocent cut of the dress with sliver of electronic blue peeked out from hem gave her a princess look.