If you are always wearing black, don’t be afraid to stand out in color. Black is very clean and classic, sleek and sexy, but try going BOLD!!!! It’s summer, be vibrant. Choose your favorite color and go with it! If you’ve got green eyes, purple is a must. Brown hair, try a gold dress. Full pouty lips, go with a sultry red. If you’ve ever heard the expression “ wow that’s a great color for you”, now is the time to try it on!

Show off that good fortune! Beautiful legs go with the perfect cocktail dress. Do you really want to worry about tripping over your gown on the red carpet? The shorter the dress, the longer you look. Strut your stuff! And don’t forget those sexy heels.

Don’t forget about that hidden treasure…the collarbone! Accentuate that beautiful area by wearing strapless or spaghetti strap. Add some shimmer lotion and you will look like a total goddess.

I bet you have tons of accessories, don’t use them all it once!!!! It’s all about balance. If you are wearing a busy dress, try a simple stud earring with a splash of sparkle and a solid classy clutch.

Your dress may be very simple, but you can spice it up with a big bracelet and a necklace. Try layering a bunch a different bracelets.

Backless is gorgeous! Make it even more amazing by taking a long necklace, flip it around and have it hang down that beautiful back. Don’t forget about those fingers…try a large ring on the pointer or layer up a few bands on your pinky. Remember, you don’t want to overpower your dress.

Keep those accessories balanced and you will be absolutely perfect.

Black dress, black shoes, black bag…boring! No need to match it all up! It looks great to take that black dress and wear a sexy gold or red shoe and a funky clutch that ties in those colors.

Try a pale pink dress with a silver shoe…a brown dress with a pewter shoe or a green dress with a nude shoe.

Accentuate that tiny waist with a fifties style dress. The dress is full skirted and cinches the waist, which creates a really fun party dress look. You will look amazing as this dress hits all the right spots!

Remember…always be comfortable in what you are wearing, it really does show. The more comfortable you are, the more confident you are. It will bring out that radiance you have inside.

Credits for Emmy/Glam feature:

Kymber Blake, Makeup and Hair Artist (www.kymberblake.com)

Rick Farber, Hairstylist and Men’s Grooming (www.rickfarber.com)

April Steiner, Celebrity Stylist

Exclusive Artists Mgmnt

Clothing provided by:

All jewelry provided by Belle Style

Erica’s Dress, Gharani Strok, available @ Horn, Los Angeles

Models, special thanks to:

Erica Pryor

Michael Bond