I’m as guilty as the next girl (and the next, and the next … and who could tell us apart) — it’s head to toe black almost every night, with a cream or white top if I’m feeling risky.

But no longer! I voiced my concerns to David Giullemette, head merchant at Rent the Runway, and he shared a great idea for how to solve the “shampoo effect” of nightlife clothing:

A great alternative to the LBD and Bandage dresses for spring is a flowy silk shift with a sleeve, cut to a mini length.  There’s a ’60s mod feeling in fashion for spring so it’s the perfect time to wear this shape, not to mention the fact that its great for dancing! I’d pair with colored platform sandals and bold modern jewelry.

With David’s advice as a great starting point, I’m breaking out of my neutral-toned shell. Follow my lead with these new rules for spring:

• Try some color: For God’s sake. Is this your version of nightlife camouflage?
• No LBDs: Sorry, but it’s true. The LBD as clubwear is played out like a Black Eyed Peas song.
• No bandage dresses: Two words: Sausage. Casing. (I will make an exception if you are Miranda Kerr).
• Try ankle boots or (if you’re tall) flat boots instead of stilettos: Have you ever been out in the Meatpacking District? Then you know what I’m talking about.
• Statement jewelry: A bold accessory is a great way to mix up an otherwise-basic outfit — you can get away with all black clothing if you wear a crazy chain necklace on top.
• Test out a jumpsuit or romper: These onesies aren’t for everyone, but they are great going-out duds (or so I hear). They certainly make it easy to put an outfit together.
• Patterned shorts or colored denim: Really, anything to replace a black skirt or pants is a good move. There’s no reason your bottom half should get left out of the party!

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Start the new year off with a new outfit.

I’m absolutely not against wearing shorts in the winter, but let’s face it, a pair of tights paired with flimsy shorts-up-to-here doesn’tt really cut it in the snow. So here’s an idea if you’re going to be in a warm climate to ring in 2011–put those denim cut offs to use for a night out on the town. Get the look after the jump.

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Tim Gunn would be proud.

I love the idea of lace shorts, but haven’t gone near them for fear that I won’t be able to pull them off. Today’s my lucky day: not only did one stylish girl figure out a gorgeous way to wear lace shorts, but she layered it so that you can actually wear them in the winter. Throw a pair of fleece tights under them and a pair of booties and you’re ready to hit the town. It’s a great idea for festive attire only holiday parties in lieu of party dresses, too.

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This style blogger from Stockhold, Sweden immediately caught our eye with her fiery locks and adorable outfit. Apparently we weren’t the only ones: with 2,162 “hype points” on Lookbook.nu (as well as 624 Facebook likes), 19-year-old Cosette Munch clearly is doing something right. We found her exact pair of high waisted sailor paints, as well as replicas of her hat, shoes, and other accessories right here. Plus, we won’t tell anyone if you emulate her look head-to-toe—it’s always ok to copy people you don’t know.

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SHEfinds is obsessed with the scalloped shorts seen on stylish celebs lately–so we found some we can actually afford.

The Fashion Spot has the scoop on Mulberry’s swimwear line.

The Luxury Spot is all about the Mad Men makeover.

The Shoe Goddess reviews fashion from everyone’s favorite music festival–Coachella!

The Beauty Stop discusses how to avoid “High Heel Syndrome“.

StyleHive DIY! – Make your own designer-inspired statement necklace!

Shopping and Info loves the Simone black leather biker jacket seen on Nicole Richie and Mary Kate Olsen recently.

The results for Second City Style‘s 5th Annual Beauty Olympics are in! We tested hundreds of products to find the medalists for 2011.

KRISTOPHER DUKES is using JP Morgan Palladium card .

Fashion Pulse Daily gets the real deal from the NYC podiatrist to the stars Dr. Suzanne Levine on wearing heels.

In honor of Earth Day, Coquette loves the stylish accessories by Poketo that are made from recycled leather sofas.

After just one treatment, Beauty Snob did experience an instant tightening sensation that makes us believe this Murad firming complex really is going to work.

A large all white bag can cause concern, but trimmed in camel leather (like this Proenza Schouler at Bag Snob) makes it sensible, functional, ever so chic, and a great summertime treat!

Allie is Wired covers Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon at the Water for Elephants premiere.

Stiletto Jungle is head over heels for fashionable pumps that are still suitable for conservative offices.

Instead of baring all in teeny-tiny short shorts this summer, look chic in a pair of scalloped shorts (yes, they’re back). These shorts, which almost look like a skirt, are a total must have. You can even wear them with tights like Sienna Miller for right now. So flatter your thighs and slip into a pair of these dressy shorts.

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So we can’t all look like we belong in the Victoria’s Secret swimsuit catalog, but hey, we can try. And what better way to get into the workout groove than with new multi-weather workout gear? We’re not talking about your brother’s raggy sweatshirt, we mean sweat-absorbing leggings and wireless yet supportive sports bras. So take a look and find your motivation here to look like Alessandra Ambrosio in no time.

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