Time to celebrate the end of another long, hard year and to welcome a new year for the new you. Get a head start with a dazzling New Year’s Eve outfit that’ll get you on a right foot in 2009.

Find yourself in glamour when you wear the Ruffle Mini Dress. Cute, sexy, and just what you need to start off your new year with style.

Ruffle Mini Dress, $28.99 at CharlotteRusse.com

A hot dress is even hotter with a pair of Sam Edelman Nilla shoes. Splurge in this pair of sexy strappy heels and you won’t regret it.

Sam Edelman Nilla, $129 at Piperlime.com

Cover up with the Issac Mizrahi Dobby Cropped Jacket and you can survive any outdoor New Year’s Eve party. This cropped blazer will also look great with skinny jean outfits.

Issac Mizrahi Dobby Cropped Jacket, $19.99 at Target.com

Keep the accessories elegant and simple. For your New Year’s Eve party handbag, chose a stylish gold clutch like the City Style Buckle Clutch.

City Style Buckle Clutch, $7.99 at NewYorkAndCompany.com

With the gold detailing in your sexy strappy heels and your dazzling clutch, you can keep your jewelry simple but chic. The City Style Mauve Oval Link Necklace will hang stylishly over your New Year’s Eve party LBD, while the Xhilaration Tribal Cuff Bracelet will lie elegantly on your wrist.

City Style Mauve Oval Link Necklace, $7.99 at NewYorkAnd Company.com

Xhilaration Tribal Cuff Bracelet, $6.29 at Target.com

Because we know your social life is as busy in the fall as it is during summer, we picked out a few key dresses that’ll have you covered all autumn long.

Whether you’re meeting your boyfriend’s parents for the first time or having to attend a work dinner, the BCBG Maxazria Turtleneck Sweater Dress will not disappoint. While looking tastefully chic, this autumn dress will keep you comfortable, warm and gorgeous through out the night.

BCBG Maxazria Turtleneck Sweater Dress, $300 at Nordstrom.com

For something more casual and hip, the Michael Stars Kimono Sleeve Surplice Dress will definitely do. Just pair it with a long necklace and your highest patent leather pumps, and you’ll be the sexiest and yet stylish chick in the room.

Michael Stars Kimono Sleeve Surplice Dress, $70 at Tobi.com

The Julie Haus Zazel Satin Dress speaks for itself. In the hottest color of the season, this mauve autumn dress is perfect for a date night or holiday party. Make sure you’re wearing a hot pair of strappy sandals and your glossiest lipgloss, and we guarantee you’ll have nothing but pure fun wherever you go.

Julie Haus Zazel Satin Dress, $238.80 at Bloomingdales.com

It doesn’t get any sexier than your classic LBD. The JS Collections One Shoulder Ottoman Plus Dress is ideal for any event, any time of the day. Make sure you change up your accessories each time you wear it, so the style can look different but the beauty of this autumn LBD will always remain.

JS Collections One Shoulder Ottoman Plus Dress, $230 and FREE SHIPPING at Nordstrom.com

Not knowing what dress to wear to a summer wedding can be dreadful. Especially, if the chances of meeting someone single at the reception are extremely high. So, instead of waiting for the last minute to freak out on what dress you’re wearing, here’s a little guide to help you choose the right summer dress to wear to a summer wedding.

Summer Florals

A floral dress can be very feminine and sexy. With the Joie Roll The Dice Floral Maxi Dress, you’ll feel as gorgeous as the bride on her own summer wedding day. Match your what dress to wear to a summer wedding with a pair of gorgeous One of 2 Slingback Wedge.

Joie Roll The Dice Floral Maxi Dress,$324 at Bloomingdales.com

Wedding LBD

The white lacey dress belongs to the bride, but the little black (and hot!) lacey dress is all you. Sexy and glamorously elegant, the BCBG Max Azria Centurian Strapless Lace Cocktail Dress won’t have you wondering what dress to wear to a summer wedding for too long. Match your new LBD with a pair of BCBGirls Annie Pumps.
BCBG Max Azria Centurian Strapless Lace Cocktail Dress, $360 at Bloomingdales.com

Bright & Trendy

Everything is bright colored and eye catching this season, and there’s nothing wrong with you to look that exact way . For your what bright dress to wear to a summer wedding, you can go with the Rachel Pally ‘Sara’ Dress in a bright hot pink, or with the Chetta B. Yellow Satin Cocktail Dress in a sunny canary yellow. Match your hot pink summer wedding dress with the Nine West Sulliban Ankle Strap Sandal , and your bright yellow dress with a pair of Calvin Klein Atlanta Sandal.

Rachel Pally ‘Sara’ Dress, $211 at Nordstrom.com

Chetta B. Yellow Satin Cocktail Dress, $149.99 at SmartBargains.com

Traditionally Chic

What dress to wear to a summer wedding is always an issue when you’re invited to lots of weddings in one summer season. If that’s the case, going with something like the Halter Cocktail Dress can be quite convenient. This chic cocktail dress is easy to style, leaving you gorgeous every time you wear it. Match your traditionally chic cocktail dress with a traditionally chic sandal like the Nina Peppino Sandal.

Halter Cocktail Dress, $99 at BarriePrice.com 

When Vanessa Minnillo isn’t partying and playing with knives with Lindsay Lohan, she’s one busy girl. Flirt Cosmetics has teamed up with Vanessa for an exclusive cosmetics line. The line will debut in August and will be sold exclusively at Kohl’s.

Together, Flirt Cosmetics and Vanessa Minnillo join the fight against Breast Cancer, putting up for bid on Ebay a Vanessa signed tee and a bottle of their fragrance Flirtatious. All proceeds from the winning bid will go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Vanessa Minnillo has also signed for a second time to be the new face of Bongo. The advertising campaign will launch in Fall of 2007.

Along with all the advertising and launching, she recently co-hosted the Miss Universe Pageant with Mario Lopez. She’s also said bye-bye to TRL and is reporting entertainment news on the tabloid shows.

Pictured here, the lovely Vanessa appears on the red carpet at her Flirt Cosmetics Launch Party hosted by Lucky Magazine.

We liked the look so we applied the cool visual technology at Like.com to come up with our own Vanessa Minnillo-inspired look!

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Fronds Cross Back Dress in Navy

Why: This 100% silk dress is the classical upgrade to the summer evening dress. Elegantly designed with cross back straps to draw attention your sexy shoulders and neck. The empire waist and v-neck give you a provocatively voluptuous silhouette. The delicate pink foliage print on a deep navy background combined with the sensuous feel of silk will have you feeling serenely sexy. The longer length maxi dress is a hot trend for summer. This Fronds Cross Back Dress is perfect for an outdoor brunch or a date filled with flirtation.

Buy This: $304 at CoutureCandy.com

Pair this chic summer dress with: kitten heels for special daytime events or happy hour cocktails, strappy gladiator sandals for brunch or shopping.

Every Monday Style Editor Jacquie shares her must-have fashion finds. We love shopping and our likes are fickle so we bring you fab fashion finds every week.

Login on Like.com to create your ‘My Like List’ to keep track of your own finds. Save them, share them, come back and purchase them when you’ve put together the perfect summer ensemble.

Fresh Fashion: Marchesa is the designer to wear on the red carpet. From the blingy elegance of Jennifer Lopez to hipster fashionista Sienna Miller, Marchesa gowns are wearable art for stars. Exclusively at Neiman Marcus, this Notte by Marchesa Ruffled Tie Dress ($790) is an artful take on the LBD. Wear this Notte by Marchesa creation to summer evening events, special date nights, and cocktail parties.

Can’t invest $790 in a Marchesa dress? That’s what Like.com is for! The Likeness search button will show you what you can buy online that looks similar, like this one shoulder dress by Lewis Cho. ($207 at shopbop.com)

Cool Jewels: We’re welcoming the return of the cocktail ring. This ruby and diamond ring is a stand-out with its unique flower shape and bright rose gold band. ($3950 at Gemstar Jewelry)

Cheap & Chic Fashion Score:

Vintage style is hip. Oversize sunglasses are a trend with staying power. I lose my sunglasses at least once a week- stock up on cheap and chic vintage “style” sunglasses to avoid the pain of losing your uber-expensive Dior shades. ($15 at Amazon.com)

Shoe Shine:
Pair this fun retro polka print with summer mini dresses and short shorts with flowy blouses. Slingback flats are the shoe style of the moment. These closed-toe slingback flats work in the office and on weekends too.
($59.95 Chinese Laundry ‘Landys’)

Bag Envy: Shiny handbags are a super-summer accessory. Give your everyday ensembles a shot of glam with this gorgeous Celine ‘Bittersweet’ Shiny Medium Hobo available at eLuxury. ($1450)

*Random & Fabulous* Michael Leavitt’s kitchen couture framed prints are kitschy and simple. Add playful art to your loft or apartment. Avoid turning the kitchen of your home into a country garden with a little vintagey art. (ArtinaClick.com)

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Happy Memorial Day!

Memorial Day signifies the start of summer BBQ’s, pool parties, picnics, outdoor concerts, and of course…time at the beach. We picked out a few fashion faves in one of summer’s timeless trends: stripes. So celebrate the season with a few high style additions to your summer wardrobe!

Say ‘Ahoy!’ to the nautical trend by wearing a pair of smartly striped, fun high heels. Pair these white classic white trousers, a tennis skirt, or linen dress. These trendy striped heels with a nautical twist are a fun option to add to your favorite summer basics. ($74.95 at shoemall.com)

This striped summer sundress is a total bargain. It may not have a designer tag but the trendy red and white stripes and flattering silhouette make this dress $35 bucks well spent. Wear it for outdoor occasions so you can look fab without worrying about dirtying your fashion investment. ($35.99 at bealls florida)

Get stripey (one of several funky patterns to choose from) with an inexpensive, fun summer bag from Old Navy. Only $24.95, these stylish canvas totes are durable and stylish- at this price you won’t mind if it gets a little sandy on the beach! ($24.95 oldnavy.com)