mac duggal formal dress Blue Embellished Lace Evening Gown with Illusion Neckline The gown also features a beaded waist detail Black Tulle Off The Shoulder

Statement earrings, chunky necklaces, dramatic heels, colorful clutches, and bold makeup or hairstyles all work beautifully

A button-up blouse and jeans can be spiced up with a leather blazer, a printed sweater-vest and Chelsea boots

This Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing recipe originally appeared on A Family Feast in July 2013

The high slit offers a striking contrast to the sheath silhouette, making it a perfect choice for the fashion-forward woman

More Fresh Salad Recipes If you loved this fresh vegetable salad recipe, here are a few more veggie salads you might enjoy: Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad with Easy Chicken Caesar Salad Pasta Thai Chicken Salad Easy Cobb Salad Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Enjoyed this Colorful Veggie Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing