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WEEK OF NOV 02

Movie Madness Scent Sensations The Little Bright Dress The Double Duty Dress California Cool Style Icon Red is the New Black
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Movie Madness
Movie Madness

It's almost here! We can't wait for the biggest movie of the fall season, The Twilight Saga: New Moon.

On the newest episode of BP. TV, we follow Jonelle as she shows us what it means to be a real fan. She has her calendar filled with Twilight-themed events, including a special screening of the movie just for BP. customers!

For each event, she's chosen the perfect look. Watch as Jonelle shows us just how she's going to wear her exclusive BP. tees and tanks, Luna Twilight cosmetics and some fabulous accessories she's put together to get her look.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon premieres nationwide November 20.

Scent Sensations
Scent Sensations

Debbi Hartley-TrieschDebbi Hartley-Triesch, National Beauty Director for Nordstrom, shares insider beauty tips and her favorite products.

When the weather turns colder, it's time to spice up your fragrance and this season, there are more new choices than ever to try. Look for garden florals mixed with warm base notes of vanilla, amber and patchouli for a complex, sexier smell.

A few of our top picks:

Narciso Rodriguez 'Essence' Eau de Parfum delivers a pure, sensual and luminous fragrance with modern notes of musk enhanced by rose petals and a hint of amber.

Prada 'L'Eau Ambrée' Eau de Parfum is a sophisticated, elegant perfume that incorporates modernized amber, lemon and rose essences with notes of patchouli, oppoponax and vanilla.

Couture Couture by Juicy Couture Eau de Parfum breaks the rules with a delicious perfume of pink grape accord mixed with orange flower, honeysuckle and creamy sandalwood.

Quick tips on how to try a new fragrance today...

* Start with clean skin. Never try on a new fragrance over a scent you're already wearing.

* Use body lotion or cream from the same scent family, then layer the fragrance on top of it.

* If you started your day with your favorite scent but want to try something new, request a complimentary sample to take home with you.

The Little Bright Dress
The Little Bright Dress

With all due respect to the venerable little black dress, color—bright, vivid color—is reinventing cocktail attire this holiday season.

Though silhouettes will run the gamut from sleeveless A-lines to slinky, asymmetrical knits, you can count on a rush of slick, saturated hues to elevate the very best dresses this season.

Swanky jewel tones, in particular, are giving basic black a run for its money, each affording a charisma that's brighter, more reflective and every bit as party-worthy as your best little black dress.

Should you find yourself in a color quandary, worry not. Black remains as it has always been: a can't-miss classic. But for those of you looking for a little added splash, 'tis the season to color up!

The Double Duty Dress
The Double Duty Dress

Ports 1961 designer Tia Cibani is one of the most ingenious women working in fashion today. What's so wonderful about her work is its sheer unpredictability. Many of Cibani's best pieces feature an element of surprise that supercharges the silhouette—the Tulip Sleeve Chiffon Dress is no exception.

At first glance, Cibani's creation is what it is: a beautifully constructed black dress, softened just-so by a chiffon overlay beginning at the waist. Look closer, however, and you'll find the chiffon's been designed to work overtime, capable of creating a whole new look when pulled up over the arms and shoulders.

When allowed to drape below the waist, the overlay affords the dress a voluptuous tulip shape. (So gorgeous!) When worn up, the chiffon delivers tasteful, diaphanous coverage that perfectly suits dressier occasions. This is more than a great concept—it's two dresses in one!

Complete the look with: Jimmy Choo 'Clue' Slingback Peep Toe Pump

California Cool
California Cool

Typically defined by its casual demeanor, deconstructed lines and super-soft cottons, California-style ready-to-wear, ironically, can be rather difficult to construct. In the hands of the pros at Clu, however, the artistry and aptitude are clearly effortless.

Clu is the 2004 merger of Korean-born wunderkinds, Seung Lee and Jin Lee, whose first success story, a tissue-thin and sumptuously soft tee, remains a highly sought-after staple prized by celebrities and fashion devotees from Hong Kong to Hollywood.

Lucky for all, Clu continues to evolve, now offering a full collection of tees, skirts, pants, jackets, tunics and dresses, many marked by innovative cuts, textures and details (the Metallic-Trim Dress shown here is a fabulous example). No matter your choice, Clu stands for the soft-and-sporty spirit that makes California style so wearable, fashionable and unapologetically enviable.

Style Icon
Style Icon

Few fashion icons of our time have been as joyfully idiosyncratic and unconventional as Iris Apfel—which is why we were thrilled when she accepted our invitation to dress our store windows while in town to promote her 'Rare Bird of Fashion' exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum (Salem, Massachusetts).

For decades before it was considered fashionable, Iris has lived the art of high-low and multi-cultural dressing. We love how she combines textures and patterns with statement-making accessories in every price range to come up with a very chic style that is uniquely her own.

Best known for her highly artistic approach to dressing as well as her whimsical, signature eye wear, Iris had free reign to pull together her 'looks' from all of our in-store departments. See how she does it in our exclusive video and then shop the looks she created.

Red is the New Black
Red is the New Black

The little black dress is a girl's best friend—sleek, chic, and reliable for so many reasons. But if you're feeling the urge to turn heads and be the toast of this holiday party season, it might be time to infuse your LBD with a little color. As usual, BCBGMAXAZRIA is ahead of the curve with a holiday collection rife with rainbow-hued dresses.

The V-neck to your left is one of our favorites. Such an exquisite shade of crimson! Instant wow-factor from the second you walk in the room. (One word of warning: Mingling might be hard if the party guests are speechless.)

The dress's elegantly flowing sleeves are a clever contrast to its short, flirty skirt. (Wear it with leggings—or just your favorite heels.) Another pivotal element this holiday season? Embellishment. And with its geometric crystal cuffs, this ravishing little number has just the right amount.

The gift list can wait. First things first—secure your spot at the top of the best-dressed list.