The Look for Less - Metallic Sweater Dresses

Let's start off this FABULOUS Monday with some Fashion, Shall we??

As the weather cools down, it's easy to let your style slide (and hide in cozy sweat pants, sweatshirts and fuzzy socks!).. but there's no better way to heat things up than with a signature sweater dress. 

Little Metallic Striped number was recently seen on

Modern Family's Julie Bowen

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She is absolutely gorgeous!  The dress is chunky, but the mid-thigh length shows off her toned legs and keeps the look fresh.  If you go with a bold pattern like Julie, make sure to take a hint from her and keep your accessories basic.

Similar Look for Less:

Victoria's Secret Striped Metallic Sweater Dress

Orig $79.50 SALE $39.99

If the stripes are a bit bold for your taste, try a solid metallic like this one:

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Alice & Olivia Lurex Knit Metallic Dress SALE $177

You can get a similar Look for Less in a multitude of colors:

Victoria's Secret Sweetheart Metallic Sweater Dress

Animal Print, Orig. $79.50 Clearance $34.99
Solids, Orig. $69.50 Clearance $28.99
Metallic Prints, Orig. $79.50 Clearance $39.99

OR

Same Boat Shaped Neckline as Alice & Olivia Dress - Non Metallic Option

Victoria's Secret Jersey Sweater Dress

Orig $59.50 SALE $34.99

Another nice play on the Metallic Sweater Dress is with a Turtleneck.

Diane Von Furstenberg Cybelle Metallic Dress $241

Similar look worn by Kate Middleton (Ralph Lauren)

And you can find suitable Look for Less options such as

Victoria's Secret Ruched Turtleneck Sweater Dress

Orig. $79.50 Clearance $39.99

I personally love the ruching because since the dress is tight it helps hide ANY lines.

Victoria's Secret Cotton Ribbed Sweater Dress

Orig. $59.50 Clearance $24.99

And my personal favorite,

Victoria's Secret Turtleneck Sweater Dress

Special $69.50

Which I actually own in a Dark Chocolate Brown

Thank you once again crappy bathroom lighting at work.

I love this dress because it is a thicker fabric than the cotton which gives it a nicer look, the turtleneck is full, soft and not restrictive and the length is work appropriate.

I got the dress two Christmas-es ago from my mom Santa Claus and it still feels new!

Questions for the Day:

Do you wear sweater dresses in the winter time?

What's your favorite way to style 'em, boots, pumps, tights?



Ready 4 The Runway - Workout the way the Angels do

I know this is late but I wanted to do a

ReCap of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Girls Night.

Wine.

Fabulousness.

and Mike. (lol)

Superheroes!!! Halloween idea for next year??

This one was possibly my favorite of the night - I want the Midnight Blue/Black set so badly!!  

I believe it was a Spanish influence.. but the ornate gold jewelry almost reminds me of an Egyptian/Aztec edge??

Candice may have the sexiest body.

The bra that no one can actually afford to wear.

Except maybe the Queen of Mumbai or something like that...

Kinda loving the Pearl inside an Oyster Shell thing.

FINALE!!!!!!!!!!!

Photos can all be found over at CBS



I also found this video where VS Angel Candice Swanepoel shows you how to get Runway Ready..

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I really want to try out those 'Disc' moves!!!!

And to be her.






Oh yes,... and there were light up boobies this year...





Questions for the Day:

Do you watch the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show each year? Do you do anything special to celebrate?
I watch them each year, I start out with a wicked workout then a ton of steamed veggies - chicken or fish and LOTS OF WINE.  Invite people over and just have fun :)

Which was your favorite look?
I'm partial to the Spanish looks especially the midnight blue - but the super heroes were pretty fun!

Are you a matching bra and panties kinda girl?
I don't match them every day, but almost everything I own is VS and the Lacie was the best panty ever invented.  I own about 100 of these in every color, and maybe only two other styles.