Personal Shopper: A Tangerine Maid of Honor Dress for Diana

Diana wrote, "Hey ladies, My darling little sister is getting married this mid-September, and I am her maid of honor! Her wedding color is tangerine, and my question is two-fold (sorry, sorry!). First, I have a dress in mind from David's Bridal - long, halter top, and of course very tangerine. I am going with them because I cannot for the life of me find an appropriately colored and styled dress anywhere else! Any suggestions? Must be tangerine of course, and I would prefer halter top or strapless. My second question (which really goes with the first!) is: shoes! What color would match a tangerine dress, aside from going with tangerine colored shoes (which isn't necessarily a no, as long as they are cute of course!). I of course an trying to keep things on the cheaper side, preferably under $300 for the dress and $100 for the shoes? Thanks so much! I love your site - I've read it for years and have found some great items! -Diana"

Hey, Diana, Janetor here! Hmmm, the internet is full of variations on "tangerine," with some more orange, and some peach/creamsicle shades. I've rounded up six dresses, and as for shoes, black would look a little Halloween-y. Gold or silver would work just fine, but I think a nice sky or china blue would be a gorgeous pop of color! Enjoy the wedding, and tell your little sister we said "Congratulations!"

1 - Dessy Collection Satin Halter Bridesmaid Dress (Style des2748 - shown in another color but available in several shades of orange/tangerine/peach) ($210)

2 - Rene Moiselle Charmeuse Halter Gown ($60 on sale)

3 - Davids Bridal Soft Crinkle Chiffon Halter with Draped Cascade (Style F12688) ($100 on sale)

4 - Sean Collection Evening Dress in Mandarin (Style 50254) ($238 on sale)

5 - Alyce Bridesmaid Dress (Style 1245) ($150)

6 - Davids Bridal Structured Satin Dress with Convertible Neckline (Style F13629) ($135)

7 - RSVP Maison Pumps ($69)

8 - Nina Electra Peep Toes ($90)

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Aspire/Acquire: The JWoww Violet Desire Dress

We take great care only to bring you the crème de la crème of high fashion, and we know you'll agree with us when we state, without prejudice, that JWoww's Violet Desire Dress ($320) from her new line, Filthy Couture, is just what every young woman on the make needs for her day-to-day wardrobe. Replete with European Lace and Certified Swarovski Crystals, this scintillating, mysterious dress entices and allures. But, we know not everyone can afford $320 (which, you must admit, is a bargain for couture of this magnitude), so we found a couple more reasonably priced alternatives. If you're feeling a little flush on payday, give this sequined lycra Flirt! Sequin Scallop Cami Dress ($79) a place in your closet. But, if the bills have to be paid and you're still craving that lacy excitement, no one will guess that this AMI Clubwear Fuchsia Lace Strapless Twisted Bodice Mini Dress only set you back $25.

Boat of Life Print

"Let your boat of life be light, packed with only what you need - a homely home and simple pleasures, one or two friends, worth the name, someone to love and someone to love you, a cat, a dog, and a pipe or two, enough to eat and enough to wear, and a little more than enough to drink; for thirst is a dangerous thing." Jerome K. Jerome

Boat of Life Print ($41) - reminding us of the truly important things in life.

Storm Kitty Pillow

You won't be protected from cute with the Storm Kitty Pillow ($55) - the Rebel Alliance, maybe.

Doubtblush: I'm Fat Let's Party Shirt

If we wore the I'm Fat Let's Party Shirt ($22) we'd have lost our fashionista minds. If a man wore the I'm Fat Let's Party Shirt, we'd run the other way!

Kitty Cat Case for iPod Nano

Have an early iPod Nano - say, first or second gen? Your reliance on older technology is about to pay off, in the form of this very very cute and awesomely affordable Kitty Cat case! ($1) All of the controls and working bits remain accessible while the player is dressed up, and the tail is posable! Imagine! (Now we just have to get some brown ink or some such and customize one.)

Leilani Tank Dress

A Hawaiian styled dress designed to keep you cool. The Leilani Tank Dress ($72) is just what we'd live in on a Hawaiian vacation! The embroidery intertwines with netting along the neckline and hem for a sweet and sexy finish. We can see ourselves playing on the beach in this fun frock during the day and dressing it up with an up-do and a flower in our hair at night!

Lodis Diamonds Credit Card Case

For those of us whose credit card collection is a *wee* bit larger than we intended. The Lodis Diamonds Credit Card Case ($38) features eight slots for any and all cards you please (in our case, that'd more likely be our Pinkberry card than our 24 Hour Fitness card). The back has a handy slot made for your I.D., complete with a window for easy access, and you'll also find the thin zip pouch a convenient place to keep your cash. We prefer this case to a heavy wallet. It's chic and efficient...just like us!

Zipper Pocket Leggings

Oh, we're so LA in the Zipper Pocket Leggings ($50) from LNA. A powerhouse silver shimmer gets shaken up by three zippers, and they're not hanging around looking punk rock - they actually work. Granted, stuffing anything bigger than an ID and a few bills in these slim fitting bottoms would look a little tumorous.

Floral Printed Shrug

No, this shrug isn't the passive aggressive way to answer your boy after a tiff. It's the Floral Printed Shrug ($60) from Tulle! It's the kind of shrug you'd love to cozy up in when the weather can't make up its mind!

Personal Shopper: Workout Clothes for Sella

Sella writes: "I've been going to the gym religiously but I'm sick of wearing the same plain pants and tank tops. I don't understand why workout clothes are so expensive! I was wondering if you could find me some cute workout clothes with matching tops like the ones lululemon.com has but nothing that breaks the bank. Thanks for your help!"

Hi, Sella, this is Trajano! I like to look put together at the gym as well, and I also don't love the idea of spending a fortune on clothes dedicated to sweaty pursuits. I found a variety of work out gear of a purply-blue persuasion (all the pieces come in other colors so if you're more into red or yellow you can change it up). I have a bunch of the Asics Tanks and they're fantastic - they have a light, comfy fit and keep their shape wash after wash.

1 - Lucy Spa Hoodie ($48)
2 - Asics Tank ($20)
3 - Tuxedo Cami ($20)
4 - Nike Track Running Shorts ($34)
5 - C9 Champion Capri Pants ($22)
6 - Athleta Reversible Flip-Side Pants ($24)

Silveira Personal Watercraft Samba XRS

We're thinking they should re-shoot Tomb Raider so Angie can sail through the water on the Silveira Personal Watercraft Samba XRS ($16995+). Sleek and sexy, this watercraft is more stealth fighter than Sea-Doo. This fine piece of machine is made from carbon fiber and powered by a 110-horse power turbo engine. Imagine gliding along the water with great maneuverability on a craft that looks like an extension of your body - now that's a way to get around!

Dance a GoGo: The Sexy Nightclub Workout

Fancy-schmancy trainers say variety is the key to maintaining a regular exercise routine - it's not just you that gets bored and decides to go watch The Real Housewives of New Jersey again, it's your muscles. Shake things up a bit with dancer Andrea Lin's Dance a GoGo: The Sexy Nightclub Workout Ultimate Edition ($27). Lin has been in tons of music videos with everyone from Velvet Revolver to Madonna, and has crafted a routine referencing everything from salsa to hip-hop. It's cheesy, yeah (we don't work out in a silver lamé leotard, full makeup, ghetto fab jewelry, and booty shorts, do you?), but looks like it'll be a fun break from our usual elliptical machine + weight circuit routine. Who knows? We might even pick up some new moves for da club ('cuz we cool like dat, yo.).

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FIGS Bicycle Tie

Sure, the vintage Victorian penny farthing bicycle print on this navy Italian silk Figs Bicycle Tie ($95, also available in chocolate brown) is fun-yet-dignified, but that's only half the story. See, with every FIGS bow tie or tie you purchase, they donate a school uniform to a child in Africa, so they can attend school. How neat is that? We *heart* double duty gifts!

Bacon Deluxe Moon Pies

Wanted - a product including bacon that does NOT make us drool!

Bacon Deluxe Moon Pies ($25).

Bear Coin Purse

Oh, la di da the darlings at Beci Orpin are making cutesy accessories. The Bear Coin Purse ($65) is just one of their endearing creations, and we're charmed. Soft leather with embroidered details is so cute.

21 Jump Street: The Complete Series

We don't know how long it will take you to get through 18 discs that come with 21 Jump Street: The Complete Series ($41) set. We do, however, know that spending the oppressively hot days inside with a young Johnny Depp, Peter DeLuise, Holly Robinson and cameos from Brad Pitt, Vince Vaughn, Jason Priestley, Rosie Perez, Shannen Doherty, Josh Brolin and Christina Applegate, is a great way to stay cool. Young cops posing as high school students to capture criminals - what's not to love!

Becca Bombora Palette

Time's almost up girls - soon you'll just look ridiculous rocking that fuchsia and teal eye shadow. Get in that last bit of summer make-up fun up with the Becca Bombora Palette ($65). This stunning collection of sheer retro shades for eyes, lips and cheeks is just begging to be used on your next trip to the beach. A peachy lip gloss, lip and cheek crème in peach/pink, highlighting crème, two shades of shimmery eye liner, and professional brush make this the perfect stow-and-go compact for your last days of beach-bum fun.

Bottle ReOpener

Alchemy Goods - is there nothing they can't upcycle? This Bottle ReOpener ($10) is made from 100% recycled metal seat belt buckles. After keeping you safe and sound in the car, your friendly seat belt is now the perfect compact bottle opener. We await with bated breath to see what they refashion next!

Resin Swallow Necklace

Delicate - but not timid. We admire this resin swallow necklace ($26) for handling that seeming contradiction with as much grace as it does. And it doesn't hurt, either, that it's handmade and that it'll go with just about any solid black top, from the plain to the sculptural. Also available in black on pink.

Personal Shopper: Cute, Supportive Shoes for Rachel G

Rachel G. wrote, "I have insane foot issues and I get yelled at on a monthly basis by my podiatrist to wear supportive shoes (as opposed to ballet flats, sandals, etc). Can you help me find cute, supportive shoes that don't look overly orthopedic? Thanks!"

Janetor here: Rachel, thankfully, supportive shoes have come a long way. Brands like Hush Puppies, Naturalizer, Born, and Birkenstock offer foot-healthy-but-still-stylish options. I focused on finding you some cute flats, as I don't want to get yelled at by your doc for recommending heels! :) However, they do offer heels, oxfords, and the like, just FYI...

If any of you readers have other supportive shoe brand recommendations, let us know in the comments!

1 - Born Clever Flats ($85, in 5 colors)

2 - Hush Puppies Fermata Loafers ($115, in 7 colors)

3 - Born Kira Flats ($85, in 2 colors)

4 - Naturalizer Naya Naya Fowler Flats ($55 on sale)

5 - Naturalizer Paige Flats ($30 on sale, in 5 colors)

6 - Born Adele Flats ($85, in 7 colors)

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Changeable

Designer Wing Fung Ng thought about the confined spaces in his native Hong Kong and made something innovative. His Changeable ($Inquire) is a chair and a coffee table in one, and we're loving the neon green, white, and bamboo finish. This switcheroo suits our spontaneous lifestyle.

Joseph Joseph Index Plus

When we're real grown ups (and gourmet chefs), our kitchen will be filled with only Joseph Joseph products because they are, hands down, the most brilliant products we've ever come across. We told you about the Index Cutting Boards last year, but now it's been improved upon. Not only do you get four cutting boards for slicing and dicing separate foodstuffs, the Index Plus ($82) comes with four color coded knives as well. Everything you need is in one handy, coordinated, safe and sane package.

Storming the Castle

We still maintain that nothing is better than watching the movie and quoting every single line while we dream of our own sweet Westley, but Storming the Castle: The Princess Bride Game ($20) is pretty freakin' fabulous. Especially if you have little nieces to entertain for an afternoon.

You Tell Us: Toe Socks

For people prone to blisters, corns, athlete's foot, and sweaty feet, we could definitely see the appeal of Toe Socks ($4 on sale) worn with flats so they weren't visible. But part of us thinks, "These babies would fall off the second we took one step! And what if someone saw it?" And yet another part says, "So just take some normal toe socks, cut pieces off, and stitch on some elastic! Why pay for this?" So, we're torn. You tell us.

Lavender Clouds Bag

You'll be mesmerized by the gorgeous celestial appeal of the Lavender Clouds Bag ($68). This unique handbag is constructed of recycled silk and cotton fabric remnants with a straw lining and leather details. This satchel is a great weekend bag to throw on with your denim cutoffs, fave tank and flip flops.

Mr. Face Flip Video SlideHD

We already knew that the Flip Camera was the raddest piece of video shooting gadgetry out there, but then they had to go and get all creative by slapping hundreds of patterns, celebrities, sports, and paintings on the side. High atop our list of favorites is Mr. Face Flip Video SlideHD ($280). Your subjects can't help but smile when you pull this little guy out to shoot four hours of high definition video. With 8 touch sensitive buttons, built-in flip out USB arm, rechargeable lithium ion battery, software for instant viewing, editing and one-click emailing and online sharing - we've got a bit of a crush on Mr. Flip!

Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara

Since most of us are beauty junkies at heart, we're always on the hunt for the latest and greatest when it comes to mascara. The Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara ($15) is definitely one of our favorites. This incredible mascara enhances all lashes while extending and also separating each of them. It will create the illusion of false eyelashes. P.S. You'll love to bat your eyelashes when you're wearing this mascara.

Mini Camera Ring

Aw, SNAP!

Kaylah7 Mini Camera Ring ($9)

Draping Blue Blouse

We're amazed! With one simple drape, we fell in love with Queen's Wardrobe's Draping Blue Blouse ($64). Its light cotton fabric hangs in a delicate u-shape from one shoulder to the other cinched on each side with small ruffles. Pair with a solid pencil skirt and you're set with an impeccable and chic workday ensemble. Just throw on, accessorize, and go!