I was especially attracted to the lovely party dresses in the Karen Millen collection. You can see the beautiful couture type details and craftsmanship in each one. Here I’ve picked out a few signature Little Black dresses, a key staple for every woman’s wardrobe. Take a look below:

Karen Millen Ruffle Prom Dress, $160.00. Strapless tutu dress with contrast silk satin panel corset bodice.

Karen Millen Satin Dress, $99.00 (Original price $380.00!). Satin fitted pencil dress with deep v-neckline ruffled small cap sleeve detail. The necklace is detachable so you can wear it with or without depending on the occasion!

Karen Millen Cupro Dress, $59.95 (Original price $350.00!) Soft cupro dress with deep v neckline and shoulder drape detail. I especially love the wonderful draping details on this dress. It’s chic and a bit asymmetrical for a unique twist on the little black dress.

Shop more Karen Millen here.

Who doesn’t want to look like Blake Lively? Get closer to celebrity status with this stunning Gypsy05  Marlee Silk V Tunic, $79.00. The blue is absolutely gorgeous and would look amazing this summer!

Add some texture and pizazz to your outfit with this unique Gypsy05 Talya Scarf, $49.00.

And feel like an off-duty celebrity in this flowy Bella Silk Flutter Maxi Dress, $125.00, seen here on Jennifer Love Hewitt.

See more Gypsy 05 here.

Store Appeal: I recently discovered Susana Monaco clothing on the RevolveClothing.com homepage. Clicking on the link I found a wonderful mix of simple jersey and silk dresses, perfect to stock up the summer closet with. I had to share her brand with you! These dresses are so simple and versatile that you could wear them in the summer and even transition them into your fall wardrobes with the right accessories. Most are solid colors so you don’t have to worry about mixing and matching prints. Just accessorize to your hearts delight and away you go! Or keep it simple like Kristin Cavillari wearing Susana Monaco at this Maxim event.

Our Vote: Great jersey dresses for slipping on during the summertime, as well as lovely bright colors and simple knit details. Her website has yet to be updated with the new collection and her bio information, so I’d say to rely on beso.com and it’s large collection of Susana Monaco apparel. From casual to sophisticated for a nice dinner date, there is something for any occasion.

Our Favorites:

1. Susana Monaco Twist Tank Dress, $163.00

2. Susana Monaco Jersey Racerback Dress, $138.00

3. Susana Monaco Tank Bubble Dress, $204.99

4. Susana Monaco Batiste Zip Dress, $102.00

5. Susana Monaco Lightweight Supplex Circle Tie Dress, $160.00

Store Appeal: 7 For Mankind, the brand that started the great premium denim jeans craze with their perfectly fitted jeans. Launched in 2000 in Los Angeles California (my hometown!), 7 jeans began sweeping through every woman’s closet, outfitting her in the most premium and high quality jeans on the market. Their fit, washes, and designs have always been on the cutting edge, allowing them to gain notoriety in celebrity circles and the like. Here’s style maven Rachel Bilson rocking a cute wide leg pair of Seven’s.

Our Opinion: With so much to choose from in terms of fit, style, wash, color, there is no doubt you can find the perfect pair of 7 jeans you’ve been searching for. The website has a great fit guide with awesome descriptions of each style and what the expect from it. so you don’t have to worry about ordering online. Not only can you find their popular jeans online but they also carry tops, belts, sunglasses, vests, dresses, everything you could imagine, all with a 7 for Mankind twist. Jeans have become such a staple in everyone’s lifestyle, so don’t be afraid to invest in a premium pair like the ones 7 has to offer!

Our Favorites:

1. 7 For Mankind Charlize Clean Pocket Bootcut Jeans, $118.80.

2. 7 For Mankind Gwenevere Skinny Jeans, $189.00.

3. 7 For Mankind Wide Leg Deep Blue Black Trouser, $169.00.

Find more 7 For Mankind Jeans here.

Store Appeal: Baby Phat is the urban lifestyle and clothing brand brought to you by Kimora Lee Simmons. Who exactly is Kimora Lee Simmons? She can be considered a jack-of-all-trades with her many endeavors including modeling, acting, designing, and being a mom to two adorable little girls. She even had her own reality TV show (a guilty pleasure of mine in the past), Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane.  How does she do it? I have no clue. I can barely juggle own life minus all those complications. So I guess she leaves a lot to be admired for. Now let’s take a look at what her Baby Phat line has to offer.

Our Vote: A lot of their stuff I dismissed right away because it’s just not really my style, but taking a closer look at their website I found that it’s not only apparel, but also shoes, accessories, lingerie, handbags, beauty, and even swimwear. There is definitely something for everyone, no matter your fashion sense. Like they say, never judge a book by it’s cover. And that saying holds true to this urban brand that is slowly morphing into a sophisticated and intriguing global brand, much like Kimora herself.

Our Favorites:

1. Baby Phat Marianela Open Toed Cage Heels, on sale for $82.03!

2. Baby Phat Checked Button Up Top, $27.03.

3. Baby Phat 2405 Women’s Sunglasses, $45.99, pictured below.  Cute, right?

4. Baby Phat Patent Leather Hobo Handbag, $125.00.

Store Appeal: Looking for  the perfect dress for that summertime dinner party, beach barbecue, or first date? Queue Bloomingdales! (affectionately known as “Bloomies” to beloved customers). The Bloomingdales dress department has everything, from casual and chic to sophisticated and sexy. I found a huge array of dresses to choose from, and the Bloomingdales focus on high end, designer labels really makes their selection unique and outstanding. They’ve got all my favorite brands, from quirky/playful Alice + Olivia to sexy and feminine Rebecca Taylor, as well as much much more.

Our Vote: The website is chock full of clothing, accessories, and shoes galore (including men and children’s wear) so it’s easy to get distracted by all the goodies tempting your every click! By narrowing my search to Bloomingdales women’s dresses (and being able to sort by occasion) the process was quick, easy, and fun. I was also able to take a look at all the dresses on sale, which definitely made my wallet a little happier. There are some great bargains to be found on the website, so definitely take advantage!

Our Favorites:

1. Theory Speckle Print Silk Dress, $221.25.

2. Trina Turk “Lucia” Linen Dress, $268.00.

3. Diane von Furstenburg Cotton Voile Maxi Dress, $288.75.

Our Vote: Nordstrom carries a wonderful selection of both men’s and women’s watches in their online watch shop. Super detailed search options allow you to narrow down your choices and find the watch of your dreams.

Our Favorites: I kept my focus on sleek, black watches and there was a tempting number to choose from. Here are my favorites from the men’s (top row) and women’s (bottom row) watch selection at Nordstrom.

From left to right:

1. TAG Heuer ‘Carrera’ Automatic Watch, $2000.00.

2. Armani Oversized Leather Strap Watch, $195.00.

3. Kenneth Cole Round Digital Watch, $85.00.

4. Movado ‘Sapphire’ Watch, $1895.00.

5. Marc By Marc Jacobs ‘Pelly’ Small Watch, $200.00.

6. Emporio Armani Women’s Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch, $245.00

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