In this guest blog, stylist and Haute Mimi contributing editor Catherine Horgan shares ideas on how to dress for a Spring cocktail party.
It's that time of year, when the weather begins to break and you're ready to whip out your spring dresses. There's something incredibly invigorating about moving your winter garments out of the way to make room for the light + airy! If you haven't partaken in closet purging yet, you should. Talk about spring cleaning for your closet!
When I work with clients, I put together a multitude of outfits worthy of many an occasion, including special events. That special event may be as simple as a spring cocktail party. Minis are everywhere this spring, and sequins continues to play a part in our wardrobes, so why not combine the two in a flirty little dress!
Go for fabulous shoes, like these grain-effect leather sandals from one of my favorite designers, Oscar de la Renta. Pick up the bold color from the shoes and mimic it in your clutch, like Alexander McQueen's Squeeze It leather clutch (available at the Outnet). As for jewelry, I love these simple nugaard long rolo and links earrings (from Piperlime), big bangle bracelets and this alluring gemstone and onyx ring. Chic, fun and fabulous!
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Haute Hippie's Fall 2010 collection featured glamourous looks fit for the Downtown Diva. Love the slinky cocktail dresses and the use of ruffles (a huge trend for FW10). To view the entire collection click here.
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I've been searching for perfect summertime cocktail dresses for various fabulous events coming up. I've noticed that my closet consists of over-the-top dramatic dresses that are a little too dressy for say a rooftop cocktail party so these simple yet glamourous dresses by Karen Millen strike the perfect balance between chic and decadent. For more information click here.
Nordstrom has some of the best buyers. Case in point, this amazing Haute Hippie Tiered Silk Dress. Pair it with gold heels, hot pink lips and dangly earrings. You will surely be the showstopper. Get the dress here via Nordstrom. 
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There's something about vintage clothing that gives you an aire of lush seduction. When you wiggle yourself into a vintage dress with a cinched waist and glamorous details you'll feel automatically transformed into a vintage sex kitten. The featured dresses are from one of my favorites from a boutique called Unique Vintage. I first read about Unique Vintage in GLAMOUR and thought I would scope out the scene and might I say I was very pleasantly surprised and everything surpassed my expectations. My all time favorite dress, "The Wiggle Dress," by Stop Staring is featured below. This dress puts a sexy twist on the LBD and has the most dive feminine touches. The most notable aspect of this fabulous dress is it's exquisite silhouette that will flatter all figures and enhance your curves. Visit Unique Vintage today and add some Retro Chic into your look and stand out from the crowd with something that's truly unique.
The kind of dress that will go anywhere. It's Perfect for every event. Make it yours here.
You have a million invites and do not want to rely on that Herve number you spent last month's rent on for every occasion? So what's a girl to do? Go to Forever 21 of course. Now I know what you're thinking. Bad quality, too young, too bright. But really if this dress is going to last one night, there is no time for any loose threads or dry cleaning bills. Also at this price it's okay to take a risk and go for something way out of your element. These two dresses were my top picks from the new Spring line at FOREVER21. Obviously they're both very understated but yet extremely elegant and glamorous. 
