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16 Fabulous Fall Finds from J. Crew

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While I can't speak for the entire Luxist team, I have a pretty good feeling that we all love the fashion offered at J. Crew. They offer well made and long lasting basics mixed with bold statement pieces presented in such a way that you'll wear them forever. Both my husband and I have sweaters and pants that we've purchased over 4 years ago and given their timeless appeal, we're still wearing them today.

J Crew's lookbook and catalog showcase trendsetting and super fashionable ensembles, but I thoroughly enjoy putting my own personal twist to what I wear and the clothing at J. Crew allows me to do just that. After a long hot and at times unbearable summer scorcher, fall's arrival is a welcomed change. It feels relaxing to be at a comfortable body temperature and have a cool breeze pass through the air. Your daily attire can have more depth and substance rather than succumbing to heat and wearing a tank top, shorts and flip flops.

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Mcq by Alexander McQueen Printed Cowl Dress

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Although the weather as of late has shifted us into wearing jeans and pants, we still can't help but find a way to wear are pretty little dresses before the real cold weather hits. The Mcq Cowl Neck Dress by Alexander McQueen ($689) screams summer time fun with its pale pink, brown and black artistic print, and luckily, given i's hint of black splashed everywhere, this could totally work for the Fall. Pair with opaque tights, funky black ankle boots and a light leather jacket or blazer for a timeless and stylish transitional look. The Cowl Neck Dress falls mid-thigh and features ruched sleeves with button accents of the same print as the dress.

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Dior Couture Pleated Dress

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True fashion is timeless. When you find a piece that is a classic, the momentary trends take a back seat. You imagine yourself wearing this garment for years to come because you feel exceptional in it as it works with your body perfectly. We all have that one piece, and for the lucky ones a few pieces, which make you feel as though you have truly gotten your money's worth and then some. Take for example, Diane von Furstenberg's iconic wrap dress that was originally released in the 1970's and has maintained its appeal and wearability nearly 40 years later. Amazing!

Another dress to add to that list is the Dior Couture Ivory Dress ($2,976). It's exquisite! The Dior Dress could easily being seen on a celebrity walking the red carpet or for us non-celebrities attending a formal event. Michele Meunier and Olivier Chatnenet are the designers behind the Parisian label, E2, who have reworked this vintage Dior Dress making it wearable for today. The contrast between black and ivory make for a striking presentation. Overall, the dress exudes a delicate and ultra feminine feel with an empire waist, black lace along the neckline, and silk flowers along the sides and at the waist with numerous eyelets accentuating the panel belt all topped off with a black silk ribbon at the rear. Although this dress is a hefty investment, it's one that will last through generations.

If you're interested in other dresses where the Parisian Fashion label E2 have been able to rework and restore, view the gallery below for one of kind garments.

Gallery: Vintage Dresses by E2

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Calvin Klein Silk Flutter Dress

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Red has such vibrancy that it's hard to resist; especially when it's beautifully paired with a gorgeous summer dress such as this one by Calvin Klein. Silk effortlessly drapes around the body creating a clean silhouette that is both flattering and timeless. Simple details such a removable belt and layered flutter sleeves add a sense of delicateness and femininity.

You could wear this for the office, a special occasion, or even causally with metallic flats. And at an unbelievable price of $60, the Silk Flutter Sleeve Dress is a steal that will last for years to come. Also available in dark brown.

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Alberta Ferretti 3/4 Length Jersey Dress

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There is nothing like a perfect fitting dress to make a woman feel great about herself. The design team behind Alberta Ferretti knows how to dress women and make them feel their best. We can't get enough of Ferretti's purple open toed sandals. And we can't get enough of their dresses either. One of our favorite dresses is the 3/4 Length Jersey Dress ($1295) featured here. Its colorful print seems to beautifully highlight and compliment all the curves of a woman's body while not making you feel as though you are on display for the world. I'm especially fond of the string detailing along the sides and shoulders. It adds an unexpected touch that even without it; this dress would still be beautiful. In addition to strings, there is also a pair of tassels along the waits. Personally, I think I would have liked it more without the tassels. Regardless, the Alberta Ferretti 3/4 Length Dress is the perfect balance of sexiness and sophistication.

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Burberry Mini Sequin Dress

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I'm not sure I know too many occasions where a gold sequined mini dress would be ideal, unless you are Beyonce, but that doesn't discourage me from wanting Burberry's Mini Sequin Dress ($4495) anyway. It features a round neck, short sleeves and a front zipper as decoration. The working zipper is actually in the back. Since this dress is completely decorated in metallic gold sequins and is a bold statement in of itself, there is no need for jewelry or overly embellished heels - this will only serve as a distraction to your shimmering gold masterpiece of dress. Pair with understated stilettos, a sleek ponytail and light yet glowing makeup and viola - you are a rockstar.

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The Polistas Polo Dress

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Polistas, the first true polo lifestyle brand made for polo players by polo players with a chic boutique in London's Burlington Arcade, has come out with a fetching polo dress for sportswomen and sexy spectators.

Priced at £100.00 and made of 100% cotton, the dress is a longer, form-fitted version of the classic Polistas polo shirt as worn by the likes of England's Prince Harry and Prince William. It features an an embroidered number 3 and a Polistas logo on the chest.

Officers of Her Majesty the Queen's Life Guards, part of the Royal Household Cavalry, are also customers of Polistas, which outfits the Royal Jordanian Polo Team, the Sultan of Brunei, and members of the Kuwaiti Royal Family for the sport of kings as well.

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Reality in Style Offers Simple Clothing Designed To Flatter

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Reality In Style Offers Simple Clothing Designed To Flatter

You may be wondering why we would promote "simple" clothing when, after all, Luxist is all about luxury and the high end of living. The answer is because sometimes you just want a t-shirt -- or a basic pair of pants, or a simple dress -- that fits, is flattering, and is made of quality material, and you're willing to pay a bit more to get something that will last longer than an item purchased at The Gap.

I recently stumbled upon Reality in Style, which, according to its website, "was created in 2009 by college best friends Denise Apicella and Rachel Blakeman. After several decades of working in various fields, Denise and Rachel were continuously frustrated by the lack of comfortable, stylish and high quality clothing." After some research -- polling real women -- and "after picking up one too many backless shirts, Denise and Rachel decided to create an affordable clothing line emphasizing comfortable fabrics and styles designed to flatter different body types."

I haven't purchased an item from the line, as it doesn't offer petite sizes, but I simply put it out there for those readers who wear what a (former) friend called "grown-up sizes." The dress shown, for example, is called Tony, and is sleeveless stretch-cotton with a pleated belt accent. $395, available in even sizes 0-14.

See the gallery for some other basics.

Gallery: Reality In Style Offers Simple Clothing

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Victoria Beckham's Posh Dress Designs

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Awhile back we mentioned the fact that Victoria Beckham was getting into the designer dress business in an unexpectedly low-key way, and so it only seems fitting now to show off some of what she came up with. She clearly favors pencil skirts and below the knee lengths, although in the collection below she does have a couple mini-skirts and even a pretty wool cape for chilly evenings. But her style is hardly forgiving of less than perfect figures, and since most of her designs seem to be based on the same basic shape I think you'll either look great in all of her styles of none of them.

Gallery: Victoria Beckham Designer Dress

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Win A Unique Oscar De La Renta Dress From Ideeli

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Invitation-based shopping sale sites are big business lately and designers are starting to work directly with them. Ideeli recently announced that Oscar de la Renta has designed a one-of-a-kind couture summer dress that will be offered in a unique giveaway. Ideeli members can enter to win the floral silk faille bubble-hemmed dress and a sketch of the design signed by Oscar de la Renta. The contest starts on June 1 and runs the entire month. You have to be a member to enter and can sign up here.

Of the promotion, Alex Bolen, Chief Executive of Oscar de la Renta said, "We are very excited about this initiative with ideeli. We believe them to be an emerging leader in the growing field of online marketing and we look forward to great success with this promotion."

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Madonna's Material Girl Past Up For Sale

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The dress that Madonna wore in the 1985 "Material Girl" video is just one of the items being auctioned off during The Fame Bureau's Rock and Roll sale on April 28. The original costume including the long satin gloves has an estimate of £60,000-80,000. And how's this for a piece of Madonna history, you can also bid on her gold American Express card (cut in half of course) that she used during the late 1980s.

The auction also includes Beatles memorabilia, signed guitars and a never-heard before recording from Jimi Hendrix including tracks for his Electric Ladyland and the Dylan track 'Tears of Rage' The tapes are expected to sell for £100,000 - £150,000.

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Malaysian Designer to Debut $30 Million Diamond Dress

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Malaysian designer Faisol Abdullah is creating the world's most expensive dress decorated with 751 diamonds from Middle Eastern jeweler Mouawad. The $30 million frock tops Chris Aire's $20 million diamond dress (above) created last year and ties the $30 million diamond bikini in terms of the world's most expensive item of clothing. Abdullah plans to debut the silk and taffeta evening gown, which features a central 70 carat pear-shaped diamond and is dubbed the "Nightingale of Kuala Lumpur," in time for next month's STYLO Fashion festival in the Malaysian capital. Mouawad, which produces Heidi Klum's jewelry line, is a red carpet favorite of Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears.

"Stocks drop, gold is even falling but a diamond is forever," Abdullah tells Reuters. "This is a dress with diamonds. Why go backwards, why can't we go forwards? We are going to the fantastic, but its real. You are getting value for money with these diamonds." "It's a security and insurance nightmare buts it's worth it," adds Antoine Bakhache, head of Mouawad's Asia operations. "It's not throwing $30 million right down the drain, it is an investment for the super-rich." Nancy Yeoh, chief executive of STYLO which commissioned the dress, says they plan to present the garment to royal courts around the world starting with the Middle East, noting, "It's art and there are still enough rich people who would want to buy."

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Valentine Essentials: A Little Black Dress

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Have you decided yet what you're wearing this Valentine's Day? February 14th is one day of the year when every woman wants to look her best and if you have plans for a hot date why not go with the classic little black dress? The LBD has been around forever, and for good reason: every figure and every skin tone looks good in it! If you don't have one hanging in your closet already you officially have our permission to go out and go shopping (as if you needed a nudge). There are countless styles and versions of the LBD out there so see some of our favorite picks in the gallery below.

Gallery: The Designer Little Black Dress

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Barack Obama Adorns Runway Fashion

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Barack Obama has already had an influence on fashion and while some have used his sartorial style or his image as a touchstone perhaps none have done so as flamboyantly as Jean Charles de Castelbajac. The showpiece of his most recent runway show was a bright yellow dress that features a sequinned image of Obama. The short dress was part of a colorful line with dresses emblazoned with clouds, superhero insignia and beauty queen faces in tiaras complete with flowing hair. In The Telgegraph de Castelbajac calls Obama, the most charismatic leader in politics today.

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Safety Pin Dress Chosen Best Red Carpet Gown Ever

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The black Versace safety pin dress worn by Elizabeth Hurley at the 1994 premiere of the film Four Weddings and a Funeral has been deemed the best red carpet gown of all time. The Telegraph reports that the a poll of 3,000 women by the Debenhams department store determined that the black dress with gold safety pins that exposed much of Elizabeth Hurley's admirable figure was the most iconic frock. The dress went on sale last year at Harrods as part of their "Timeless Luxury" promotion for £10,690.

Second place went to Audrey Hepburn's white flower patterned Givenchy dress, followed by Julia Roberts in black-and-white vintage Valentino at the 2001 Oscars. Others in the top ten included Jennifer Lopez's plunge-to-the-navel Versace at the 2000 Grammy Awards and Bjork's infamous swan dress at the 2001 Oscars.

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