Wear it again & again- The Little Black Dress

The little black dress. We all have one hanging in our closets, and if not, need to invest in one. Like a great blazer jacket or nice pair of dress pants, the little black dress is a wardrobe staple that if taken care of and worn right, will never go out of style. Granted, we don't want to be seen out too many times in the same frock- trust me, I get it. To save you hours of shopping and purchases that will probably end end up as wear & toss, we've compiled a list of ways for your to change up your little black dress.

Step 1- The dress

Currently my go to, this $36 treasure from American Apparel

Other great options...
Silence and Noise for Urban Outfitters $58

Jones New York at Macys

Step 2- Changing it up
Layer it! If you're out for a night on the town, trying layering with a jacket that is a completely different color and texture.


This Dean Denim Jacket by Forever 21 is a great way to spice up your dress.

Belt it! Adding a belt is a cheap, easy way to spice up any black pallet. Jessica Simpson goes Madonna with her belted black number below.


You can find fashionable belts at prices that won't break you at your local H&M.

Add a headpiece! No one will notice you're wearing the same dress when they catch eye of a headpiece. I have found these accessories are not for the faint of heart- it's a trend that is catching on, but I haven't been able to get many people to try. Do it. Trust me.


Try this Lacey Headband by Free People $18

The obvious! Pair your LBD with a crazy pair of shoes, tights, or some stand out jewelry. Visit your local thrift store for great finds, or try places like Forever 21 for jewelry and hosiery you can afford to wear & toss. And if you're still bored with your number, pull out the glue gun and add embellishments or a misplaced zipper, or up your hemline. Just realize once you go shorter, you can't go back. :-)


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Death of an Icon- Alexander McQueen RIP *1969- 2010*

British fashion designer, genius Alexander McQueen, has been found dead in his London home of apparent suicide. It has been said that McQueen hung himself, just days after the death of his mother. He was 40 years old.

McQueen's death comes just weeks before he was to unveil his new collection at Paris Fashion Week March 9th. He is survived by his husband, film-maker George Forsyth.

Alexander McQueen was one of the youngest designers to achieve the title of "British Fashion Designer of the Year" four years between 1997-2006. Dubbed the "hooligan of English fashion," McQueen developed his reputation for controversy with his unconventional frocks and runway shows. A darling among the celebrity circuit, the designer dressed everyone from Sarah Jessica Parker, Cameron Diaz, Fergie, and Michelle Obama to name a few. A statement from McQueen's office confirms "It is a tragic loss. We are not making a comment at this time out of respect for the McQueen family.

One of my favorites. Rest in peace Mr. McQueen.
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"I'd give my right leg to book the Burberry campaign...."

Actress Emma Watson of Harry Potter fame and her brother Alex, are the featured
models in Burberry's S/S 10 campaign shot by photographer Mario Testino. At first glance, the pair look fabulous, there's only one thing missing.... Watson's right leg.

Hmmm....

If I were that Photoshopper, I probably wouldn't cash my check just yet.

Luckily, in the additional campaign photos, Emma gets her leg back.

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Fire your stylist.

Happy New Year everyone! Welcome to the inaugural posting of The Fitting Room's new segment, "Fire Your Stylist".

Not one to follow celebrity gossip or news, I try to stay away from the whole 'who was wearing who' scene, but obviously, I caved. I can't help calling out a fashion disaster when I see one. Call it the bitch in me.

Anyway, we all know that New Year's Eve is the one freezing night out of the winter that it is acceptable to don skimpier pieces adorned with sequins. Or variations on such. What is never acceptable is to dress like a tramp, wear clothing that is too tight, ect ect.

Pictured above are Lindsay Lohan and Eva Longoria Parker. Lohan apparently attended a yacht party in St Barth for New Year's Eve. You can see here that she decided that this drape neck, navy, sequined number along with $4 hooker heels would be a fabulous ensemble to wear for such an occasion. And the hair- need I even mention the hair? Anyway- prior to the night's festivities Lohan would have been found tweeting on her twitter page that her resolution for the new year was to "leave bad habits behind". Ah, sure Lindsay, we believe that. I am sure you had a totally sober New Year's. Perhaps your resolution should have been to fire your stylist. Or hire one, because I can't imagine someone was paid to put this outfit together for you.

Where did Parker, who brought in the New Year at Eve in Vegas go wrong? Bad shoes, and a too short hemline. I think she stopped at the Vegas Wetseal before going out to pick up this little number. Cheap? I have no problem with cheap, I love it in fact. You'll probably be hard pressed to find someone as thrifty as I. Looking cheap and buying cheap though- two different stories.

And finally, below, Jennifer Lopez. Once considered a fashion icon, has apparently traded in her sense of style for motherhood, taking the stage in Times Square on New Years Eve wearing what resembles the Britney Spears catsuit worn in her Toxic music video. This may be the first time in history this has ever been said, but Britney wore it better. *shudders* One suggestion for you Jennifer- fire your stylist. Please.

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