Spotlight On: Savee Couture's gold yellow dress

In the search for my 25th birthday dress, I came across Savee Couture's slinky gold yellow number. I blogged about their floral mini last year, but this dress stuck out to me because of its glorious amber-yellow hue. I'm a sucker for anything colorful, as you all know (just scroll down!), and I love the challenge of turning a sexy dress into something that's more my style. One of Ashley Olsen's quotes from July 2005 Harper's Bazaar always sticks with me: "If you look at pictures of the two of us walking down the street, you know we're not trying to look like sex symbols. My idea of the highest compliment is 'adorable.'" I totally agree with her!

I'd love to see this dress paired with a cluster of chunky Iosselliani goth-inspired necklaces, cage heels and a dramatic, perfectly tailored blazer. It's difficult to tell in the picture, but there is a gold wire snake twisted around the neckline which lends itself perfectly for that kind of look! How would you style this dress??

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Fluid modern cuffs

I recently blogged about how I'm looking for the right pair of bracelets or cuffs to wear as my signature accessory. While on the hunt for the perfect pair, I came across these modern looking Elizabeth and James bold silver cuffs. I'm such a fan of the line's clothing, so it's easy to translate that love onto the jewelry that Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen are selling under the line. I mean, take a look at this beauty! The cuff is big and bold, possessing a kind of fluid, organic quality about it, with the cut outs and curved shape. My only gripe is its price, which is a whopping $525 for mere sterling silver! We're not even talking 18k gold here. Apparently, the cuff is sold out on Revolve's website too... and here I thought we were in a recession! For now, I'll just have to admire from afar and scrounge eBay for this lovely creation.

Elizabeth and James's blazer-and-vest combo

I must have an incredible aptitude for discovering amazing blazers, because yet another beautiful creation, this time by Elizabeth and James, has caught my eye. Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen have really come up with a great idea! This innovative blazer comes with a notch collar vest stitched inside and six button cuffs. Although the jacket is very menswear-inspired, the fit is carefully tailored for a woman's body, such as the flattering cutaway hem that descends into a longer back and narrow sleeves. A blend of cotton and linen, the blazer is perfect for cool summer nights and works as a layering piece for the fall. I absolutely love its sleek, trendy look--perfect for buttoning up over mini dresses or jeans for an instantly fashionable outfit!

Elizabeth and James Grecian tank

Depending on how it falls on your body, I'm thinking this Elizabeth and James Grecian tank could look either very silly or super trendy. A slubbed jersey tank top is draped with white chiffon, baring shoulders in a sexy, careless way. Leave it to Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen to dream up this ingenious design. Pair the top with tight jeans to balance out the loose fit and generous chiffon draping around the front. If you can pull it off, this carefree and comfortable look is perfect for that summer cruise or vacation you're planning to take.

Style Inspiration: Ashley Olsen

Ashley Olsen's outfit at the Met's Costume Institute Gala this year exudes sexy minimalist chic. Always the trendsetter, the twin walked the red carpet in a sleek Diane von Furstenberg dress with cut-out keyholes on the side. Combined with fresh-faced makeup and simple hair parted down the middle, Ashley was definitely going for a subtle, understated look last night.

Her look inspired me to search for a similar dress more suited to my lifestyle (unfortunately, I won't be attending the Costume Institute Gala anytime in the near future). I found one lookalike LBD by Black Halo called the Cut-Out Jackie O Dress. With a shorter hemline and curve-hugging body-conscious fit, this dress is perfect for dinner and drinks on the town. But the best part lies in the bare back and side cut-outs for just a hint of raciness!


(Image of Ashley Olsen from Getty Images)