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Luxe vs. Less: Cascading Ruffle Dress




As you contemplate how you're going to wear ruffles this season, you may be considering a blouse with a ruffled collar, or perhaps a skirt with a ruffled hemline. But if you're feeling truly adventurous, you'll pounce on this cascading ruffle dress that boasts a veritable waterfall of tiered ruffles from top to bottom, and, in the case of the Juicy frock, ruffles on the front and back. (The cheap chic version just has them on the front.) Take the plunge with your pick of luxe or less...

>> Luxe on left: Juicy Couture Cascading Ruffle Dress in Black at RevolveClothing.com, $348.00
>> Less on right: Ruffled Shift Dress at Forever21.com, $29.80

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Spring Fashion Trends 2008: Colorblocking




Do the colorblock rock this Spring with mod fashions and bold accessories. A single standout piece is all you need to bring any drab outfit to life - but with so many affordable options, why settle for just one? Here are seven of our top picks:

[1] Nine West Colorblock Fold Over at NineWest.com, $59.00
[2] Isaac Mizrahi for Target Empire Colorblock Dress, $29.99
[3] Blake Colorblock Bag at dELiAs.com, $26.50
[4] Simply Vera Vera Wang Colorblock Pleated Top, orig. $48 sale $36
[5] Nine West "Jobilyn" gladiator sandal at NineWest.com, $79
[6] Chinese Laundry "Sinead" t-strap sandal at LorisShoes.com, $40
[7] Woven Colorblock Dress at Forever21.com, $22.80