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1. Designer: Alice+Olivia~ The parker scarf dress is a perfect dress for an ‘all you can eat’ dinner. You look sexy and elegant and still don’t have to worry about a full tummy.

2. Designer: 291 ~ The off shoulder dress would be a great outfit for a date. You only reveal your shoulder that will make him wonder.

3. Designer: The J. Peterman Company ~ The 1950s summer dress is something you can definitely wear for a Sunday brunch with your girlfriends. Brunch with style.

4. Designer: Susana Monaco ~ The string with flair dress is a outfit for any occasion. You can rock it to work, impress your date or show off at a party. Simple, black and unforgettable.

5. Designer: Marc by Marc Jacobs ~ This elegant summer dress a la pretty woman is something you can wear for lunch with a special someone and a after lunch shopping spree. The pretty woman effect is guaranteed.

6. Designer: Alberta Ferretti ~ The chain-embellished dress is definitely my favorite dress, and of course, the most expensive one. I would definitely save this dress for a very special occasion. A perfect city hall dress, if you know what I mean.

If you want to revel in body confidence, turn off that self-critical tape that’s on a loop in your head.

● Quit cracking “jokes” about your body. “Even casual, half-kidding self-assessments get lodged in your brain as truth,” says Jeffers. Get into the habit of censoring yourself every time you’re about to utter a derogatory comment like “I’ll probably need a minus-A cup for my pancake chest.”

● Put yourself in the hot seat. “When negative beliefs creep into your mind, fight back and challenge each one like a trial lawyer,” says Mininni. If you think, I’ve gained so much weight, ask yourself What evidence is there? Have I had to throw out my old clothes and buy larger sizes? If the answer is no, you’ll have to face the harsh truth— you haven’t packed on the pounds.

● Listen to what those voices are really saying. Insecure thoughts can be deceiving. “They usually occur because you’re feeling powerless or scared in some aspect of your life,” says Los Angeles hypnotherapist Nancy Irwin, PsyD. So when that inner bitch taunts you, ask What’s really bothering me? Maybe you had a spat with your guy or you’re anxious about work. Identify the true source of your angst so you can ditch self-hate and tackle the real issue.

● Look at “I’m a hottie” evidence. Beth, 29*, blasts her body blues by flipping through a photo album she’s filled with the most flattering pictures of herself. “Seeing proof that I am attractive, despite what my mind is saying, makes me feel great about myself again,” she says.

● Enjoy being eye candy. Do you ever burn with self-consciousness when a guy checks you out— even if it’s your boyfriend trying to cop a stare as you make a dash sans clothes to the bathroom? Learn to love being ogled and your sex appeal—and confidence—will go through the roof.

● Step into his headspace. We assume that guys are just as hard on our bodies as we are, but that’s so not true. “Men admire the whole package,” says psychologist Sheenah Hankin, PhD, author of Complete Confidence. “They don’t pick you apart, and they don’t look longingly if they’re not liking what they see.” So when a babe is feasting his peepers on you in bed, remind yourself that he’s appreciating the scenery, not cataloging your “flaws.”

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According to WWD Dolce & Gabanna is to cut prices by 10% to 20% without sacrificing its quality or creativity. The change in price will come in effect the upcoming spring season (Spring 2010).

You probably wonder how they are going to do it? First of all, the successful designers always remember about the final consumer. Secondly, the moment of economical uncertainty seems to last longer than expected. Taking the first two into consideration Dolce and Gabbana  decided to work on their pricing structure.

To obtain the price cuts, the designers talked their suppliers and manufacturers into a collective, cost-efficient approach across the entire supply chain. And everyone, from button suppliers to mills to manufacturers, is doing their part, stressed the designers. In addition, the designers’ usual selection of hundreds of fabrics was dropped to dozens that will be served up in a more far-ranging palette, while constructions will be simpler. For example, Dolce and Gabbana worked hard to develop alternative stitching techniques that are innovative, but reduce manufacturing costs.

Here are a few examples: A pair of five-pocket jeans for spring will sell for $450 (for spring 2009 they cost $695); a dress will cost $1,469, down from $2,295; a leather bomber jacket will be priced at $1,499, compared with $2,296, and an iconic stretch silk tulle corset dress will go to $3,589 from last year’s $5,200.

Happy Shopping!

First seen on WWD’s Dolce & Gabbana to Cut Prices by Alessandra Ilari