A hot date on February 14th calls for a hot dress. We fell in love with this Urban Renewal Surplice Drape Dress, made from recycled deadstock fabric, for the way it seductively drapes the body in luscious folds and curves.

Glam it up with killer heels and a cool necklace (like the ones shown here) for your big night, or add flats and a denim jacket for a cute daytime look too. Available in four colors, but we firmly believe that red is the way to go! Only $59 at www.urbanoutfitters.com.

By Bonny Osterhage

Have you ever noticed how quickly your holiday dance card fills? Between the obligatory office party, your GNO with your besties, and your festive family functions, it seems like you are more in demand then the big guy in the red suit this time of year. Take a cue from Rudolph and stand out in the crowd by donning head turning holiday apparel. Yes, Virginia, there really are fabulous eco friendly dresses and accessories for the holidays, and we’ve got a few to get you started.

Dresses:

Carry Parry Bow Dress

The sophisticated shape of this shift gets a lift from the bright red color and jaunty, detachable bow collar. Made from 100% organic wool, it’s perfectly suited for day under a blazer, or with the festive collar for after five. $495 at www.agreenwardrobe.com.

Click the Apricot to Receive 15% Off a One-Time Purchase. That Makes This Dress $420.75!

ecoSkin Ellis Dress

Make a little holiday magic in this alluring off-the-shoulder dress. Made from a tencel knit with a hint of spandex, it hugs in all the right places. In something this stunning, don’t be surprised if you end up under the mistletoe. $145 at www.ecoskincollections.com.

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By Bonny Osterhage

Talk about a trend with staying power! The Maxi dress, such a must for spring and summer, is still going strong through fall and winter. It’s a wonderful basic upon which you can build, by adding a belt, layering with a jacket or sweater, working with flats or killer boots, or showcasing a statement necklace. It’s fun to go to great lengths for eco friendly fashion — especially when it’s a trend that shows no signs of slowing down!

Eairth Itweg Longer Dress

A really cool tribal print and elbow length sleeves make this a great transitional piece. The V-neckline that repeats in back, and the way the model has accented it with a low slung belt, just adds to the cool factor. $146 at www.junoandjove.com.

Stewart+Brown Gres Gown

A beautiful hemp blend gown that amps up the glam at night, but works just as well under a denim jacket for weekends. The elegant draping accentuates in all the right places, while the subtle waistband means you never need to belt it. Comes in gorgeous fall shades of brick (shown), ink and black. $208 at www.stewartbrown.com.

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Fall may not be in the air, but it is on people’s minds — especially those people in the retail biz, like Beklina, an online retailer that is slashing prices to make space for fabulous fall fashions.

Take advantage of this sale to pick up designer duds at mere fractions of the cost, that you can wear RIGHT NOW — items like this easy, loose fitting silk Collaboration dress (near right) from Lina Rennell and Satsuma Press. Once $290, it is now only $98 and comes in both yellow and blue. Or, how about this Celina silk dress (far right) from Ivana Helsinki, with its flirty ruffles and fun, orange and navy print? It’s a steal at $140 (normally $310). Accessories, shoes and more are all yours for the taking at www.beklina.com. Hurry, because like summer, they’ll be gone before you know it.

You can never be too “green,” too thin, or have too many LBDs in your closet. Now you can add to your collection economically, thanks to a fabulous sale going on at Elroy Apparel that features, among other things, an abundance of LBDs in a wide variety of styles to suit every occasion. Need something sophisticated? How about the Knautia Dress with its asymmetric pleats (left). It’s ON SALE FOR $93.28 (normally $116.60). Want something transitional? Look no further than the Nuphar Sweater Dress (center) with its figure-flattering cross over design. ON SALE FOR $91.16 (was $114.48). Date night? The softly gathered, blousy Iscus Dress (right) will make you look and feel lusciously feminine. ON SALE FOR $93.28 (normally $116.60). All of these designs are made from organic cotton or a super soft, pineapple/silk blend. Stock up and save! www.shopelroy.com