The light-refracting snowy shade plays up her porcelain complexion

The final result is modern, low-maintenance, and totally high fashion!

Kould, MS (prHWY.com) January 7, 2013 - Julia Restoin-Roitfeld is a fashion heavyweight who knows how to rock the most daring and directional trends. Accordingly, we didn't blink an eye when she turned up in a tightly wrapped bandage dress-specifically, the Gathered Strapless Mini Dress ($21782) by Balmain-to the American Museum of Natural History Dance this March. We were, however, pleasantly surprised by said frock's unexpected sweetheart neckline.

Typically associated with girly floral fare, the softly curved top added a playful element to her crystal-embroidered piece: the effect is unapologetically sexy and impossibly chic! The body-con silhouette of her pick is certainly risqué (hello, décolletage!), but we love how the innocently shaped bustline also adds a feminine feel. Try Single's Sweetheart Dress ($245) for a wistfully romantic rendition of the style!

While our initial contemplation of a shift dress makes us think of a stewardess uniform circa 1962, there's an updated version appearing on runways and red carpets alike this season. The slim sheath is also showing up on fashion it-girls like Dree Hemingway, who wore a crisp Calvin Klein shift to Parson's Fashion benefit honoring Francisco Costa.

The light-refracting snowy shade plays up her porcelain complexion, while the origami-style geometric folds add a bit of texture to her selection. The final result is modern, low-maintenance, and totally high fashion! For a similar starkly-hued shift, try the Tory Burch Meryl Dress ($325), which would look smashing with a pair of black patent heels or summery sandals!

While abbreviated frocks are always around in some form or another, this summer we're particularly wild about long-sleeved mini dresses from http://www.hervelegerbandage2013.com/herve-leger-long-sleeve-c-9.html. The style will be huge for fall, but it's also ideal for breezy summer nights, as it allows you to show off lots of leg and gives you a little extra coverage up top. Whether you pick a style that is adorned with crystals, an eye-catching pattern, or comes complete with paneling or cut-outs (like Zoe Saldana's Peter Dundas for Emilio Pucci pick for the Los Angeles premiere of Star Trek) this style looks chic now and will be brilliant with a pair of tights for an early-autumn evening out.

Though Saldana's dress is not yet available (it's from the Fall 09 collection), we love Topshop's Sequin Tunic Dress ($145) or Tart's Jacqueline Dress ($181). Show either one off now with tan legs and heels, then transition it into fall with opaque tights or high-high boots (depending how daring you are!)

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