Fun With Mannequins - Antonio Melani Means Business

We here at TrashDolls take our work very seriously, and are always dressed for success.
One of our favorite trends this spring is taking that sexy-secretary look and turning it CEO
with some bold, sophisticated (yet decidedly girly) details.
Antonio Melani does it right!

Step aside, boys- let the real professionals handle this one!
Left: 'Blythe' blouse ($99) with 'Berta' skirt ($99).
Right: 'Carolyn' blouse ($109) with 'Perch' skirt($119).

Every eye in the board-room will be on you in this one!
We adore the layers of tight ruffles and the stand-up collar on the 'Carolyn' blouse!

The corporate ladder didn't stand a chance, girl!
Black sateen, classic tailoring, and a traditional collar make this piece sophisticated,
while the mix of sharp and soft ruffles and the mesh veiling
the cap-sleeves keep this one away from the boys' club.

Here's a detail of the 'Berta' skirt you might not have noticed-
a slate and white plaid pattern keep the black 'Blythe' blouse lightened up-
less funereal, more 'take on the world'!



Ready to rock your next big conference?
Antonio Melani is a Dillard's exclusive brand and can be found in stores
nationwide, as well as at Dillards.com



(photos taken on Android, by the author)

All You Need Is LOVE!

Nothing to wear for that hot V-Day date tonight? Not to worry, sweetheart!
We at TrashDolls raided the racks at Dillard's for our favorite flirty finds,
flawless for any Valentine's Day endeavors! Check out the radiant reds and pretty pinks!
We guarantee you'll make a little love in these babies!

Every gal deserves roses on Valentine's Day! Get yours in this
Nine West floral-print dress ($46.90, originally $134)

MM Couture (by Miss Me) dresses it up in this strapless micro-print! ($88)

The ever-classy Lauren by Ralph Lauren satin sheath dress-
we're falling in love with this silhouette! ($108, originally $180)

Never take romance to seriously, girls- what's love if not fun?
Play up your playful side in this Jill Stuart taffeta bow-dress. ($198)

Jill Stuart nailed our favorite pink in this faux-wrap dress!
Sexy, without trying too hard- just the way we like it. ($298)

Show your softer side in this super-femme Jessica Simpson one-shoulder dress.
We are simply smitten with this blush-rose tone and lacy detail! ($148)

Got something more eventful planned? Hailey by Adrianna Papell has you covered-
in a rich and wonderful wine-shade! Enjoy your night out, gorgeous! ($170)

A less formal take on Hailey by Adrianna Papell's love-affair with a cabernet color-
we love the rosette-detail dress with sheer black stockings and some killer heels! ($99)

O, Gianni Bini- how do we love thee? Let us count the ways...
1- This two-tone 'Whit' chiffon panel dress is making us swoon! ($138)

2- L'amour est enfante de boheme!
(That's 'love is a gypsy child' in the language of love, girls!)
This 'Carmen' inspired piece certainly never knew any law!
(Gianni Bini 'Verruca' dress, $37.80, originally $108)

3- The Scarlet Letters will most certainly be L-O-V-E in Gianni Bini's red lace 'Gavin' dress!
Can't get enough of this vivid shade that will definitely last the year
(if not till death do us part)! ($128)

4- Sweet Caroline! This antiqued-burgundy lace dress is gonna be a life-long love-affair!
Classic color, stunning silhouette, and a deep scoop back, just to show off.
Good times never seemed so good! (Gianni Bini 'Caroline' dress, $34.40, originally $98)

For the mod-mami! With geometric angles, a sexy shape, and rich, vivid reds
from Malbec to rose, The French Connection's 'Sonia' colorblock dress is a heart-throb! ($128)

How cute are you, miss thing?! You may not have a sweetheart yet, but you will soon
in this Chelsea & Violet sequin-striped piece! We adore the watercolor effect, the
amazing colors, and that lil bit of shimmer never hurt anyone! ($82.80, originally $138)

'Love is the prerogative of the brave,' my dears- be bold in this rich rose number from
BCBG Maxazria. The details are a traffic-stopper, but it's the strong silhouette that
makes this one a heart-eater! (draped one-shoulder cocktail dress, $258)

They may call it 'Kacy', but we call it a modern Aphrodite! Antonio Melani updates the Greco-Roman look without losing the soft, sexy, romantic appeal in this true-red satin piece.
Go live your myth, girls! ($62.65, originally $179)

Happy Valentine's Day!
xoxox Laura, of TrashDolls

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