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Last week we featured the stunning Stella dress that Gwenyth rocked at this years Grammy’s and showed you how to get the look for less. Since we’re always on the lookout for ways to look like we splurge but do it on a budget, the delight we felt when we saw Charlize’s most recent fancy frock knew no bounds!

Taking place in Vegas, CinemaCon honored Charlize Theron with an award for a “Distinguished Decade of Achievement in Film.” She wore a black cutout Dion Lee Fall 2012 dress with nude mesh, a halter-style top and open shoulder sleeves. The thing is, our version of the dress already rocked Vegas earlier in the month! Check it out this testimonial from the lucky lady:

Seeing how much everybody loved it, we dubbed it “The dress of summer” and obviously Charlize Theron was on the same wavelength! Her look was daring, bold and ultimately inspiring. Get her look with the black version of our dress and style this show stopping little stunner with our Sexy Soirée Sandal. The entire look comes in at under $100–can you believe it? Amazing!

Are you ready to rock peek-a-boo dresses this season?

If you’re anything like us, you covet couture and swoon over celebrities on the red carpet. We realize the Grammy’s were awhile back, but we just can’t get over Gwyneth’s body-hugging Stella McCartney gown. With it’s unexpected cutouts, gold accent belt and polished silhouette, it’s been haunting us for months! Not ready to drop the dough that’s required for our very own McCartney dress, we figured out how to translate the elegant evening look with a wear-everywhere maxi. Keep reading to get the look for less!

Photo via Fabsugar.

Gwyneth was the epitome of unfussy and statuesque as she presented at the award show. She capped off her look with a sleek high ponytail, pale lips and bright pink polish for minimal glamour.

The Cutout Maxi Dress. Available at fredericks.com.

Our cutout maxi takes the sex appeal of the evening gown and makes it easily accessible for day and night. The neckline is scooped, leaving you room to style this stunner with a statement necklace. Major bonus points for an open back designed in way to let you wear a regular bra! For day we’ll style it with natural makeup, tousled hair and our favorite wedges and come nightfall, we’ll be cocktail-ready with a deep side part, red lips and our highest stilettos.

How would you style it? Casually glam or over-the-top sensational?

In a perfect world we could take off when the mood struck, head to an an exotic locale and relax in the sun. Unfortunately, due to the constraints of our jobs, budgets and you know, regular life stuff, it’s just not possible. Fortunately, there are ways to bring a touch of vacay-inspired glamour to your wardrobe when you’ve come down with the travel bug. We’ve picked some accessories to give you a poolside-pickup, even when you’re stuck at home.

Available at fredericks.com.

Be bold and bright when you accessorize. Take your look to the tropics with pretty baubles in Caribbean colors. Intricate details and parrot-inspired hues evoke a resort feel that’ll be welcome when you’re stuck in traffic on Wednesday. Face it, it’s hard to be in the dumps when your decked out in cheery coral!

Available at fredericks.com.

Send your outfit on safari with adventure loving accents! The office will transform into a sartorial outback when you wear gorgeous shoes with outdoorsy details. Woven straps and perforated pumps, reminiscent of hand woven baskets from a crowded bazaar, will inject your day with some much needed mystique. Look for cork or wooden heels to add earthy elegance to your ensemble and create a beachy-boho vibe.

What do you do to sweep away the I’d-rather-be-on-vacation blues?

You may think this slinky print is hard to pull off, but we’ve put together a handy how-to guide to help you wear this new cold-blooded couture. From accessories to undergarments, fashion’s new wild child just got a whole lot more accessible.

Shop fredericks.com to see even more alluring animal prints and new summer styles.

From accessories to clothing, one of the major trends for spring/summer 2012 includes tribal elements. Missoni, Proenza Shouler, even Donna Karan, each of these famed designers sent looks down the runway with desert colors and geometric designs. How then does one translate this urbane-yet-earthy look to your everyday, while maintaining your feminine allure? Turns out it easy with our new summer collection!

Proenza Shouler, Donna Karan and Missoni. Photos via Harper’s Bazaar. 

In limited edition prints and bright color palettes, we distilled the runway looks into stunning lingerie and must-have accessories. From graphic-inspired designs to safari–chic, see our new looks below. Who knew geometry could be this sexy?

From left to right: Tribal Chevron Print Cami, Hollywood Extreme Cleavage™ Bra and the Hollywood Extreme Cleavage™ Corset.

Dazzling zigzags transform our most sought-after Extreme Cleavage Bra and Corset into statement-making trend pieces. To show off your fashion-forward choices, try pairing the bra with a sheer top and shorts for a cute, casual look. Bring this gorgeous corset out of the bedroom with a pair of dark wash jeans and killer heels. The best part? Both looks transition effortlessly from day to night! See more hot new looks at frederick’s.com and get ready for more new pieces, styling tips and of course, hot new trends!