4 Affordable Dresses for a Fall Afternoon Date

Just because it's an afternoon date doesn't mean you can't look great. Below are four affordable dresses in the seasons trends: Stripes, Strapless, Vibrant Hues and Plaid. To stay stylish and warm, pair with a blazer or cardigan. Don't forget accessories, a cute bag, a great pair of shoes (boots or heels) and a great coat (if it's really cold).

1. Stripes

Striped Scoop-Back Dress $39.90 Alloy.com


2. Strapless

French Terry Pleated Tube Dress $49.00 Victoria's Secret (Cardigan not included)


3. Vibrant Hues

Fab Crossover Dress $12.50 Forever21


4. Plaid

Belted Tiered Plaid Dress $22.80 Forever21

News Bites: Interracial Couple Denied Marriage License

It's so horrible that someone would use their racist views to deny someone else their happiness. It's so sad that things like this still go on.

HAMMOND, La. (MSN) - A Louisiana justice of the peace said he refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple out of concern for any children the couple might have.

Keith Bardwell, justice of the peace in Tangipahoa Parish, says it is his experience that most interracial marriages do not last long.

Neither Bardwell nor the couple immediately returned phone calls from The Associated Press. But Bardwell told the Daily Star of Hammond that he was not a racist.

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Lucky Magazine and HSN Team Up With Seven Designers to Create Designer Capsule Collection

Collection to be available exclusively on HSN, HSN.com, and at Lucky Shops

NEW YORK and ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 14 -- Multichannel retailer HSN and Lucky magazine have partnered to create a one-of-a-kind capsule collection with seven of the most sought-after designers. This exclusive collection will be available during a two-hour prime-time television special on HSN October 16 at 8PM and consists of limited-edition clothing, accessories, and jewelry created by Shoshanna, Rebecca Taylor, Tracy Reese, Abbe Held of Kooba, Gerard Yosca, Rebecca Minkoff, and Helen Ficalora.

Lucky Editor-in-Chief Kim France said: "We are thrilled with the beautiful pieces that have been created for the Designer Capsule Collection. It is so exciting to be partnering with HSN and have these unique, fabulously priced items reach a wider audience and bring Lucky Shops to life in an entirely new way."

The capsule collection features pieces of the same aesthetic that the designers are famous for, yet offered at accessible prices.

"The fashion business at HSN has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years as some of today's hottest designers debut on HSN and hsn.com," stated Lynne Ronon, Executive Vice President and Head Merchant for HSN. "HSN is proud to be partnering with Lucky and such a renowned group of top designers to bring an exciting new collection of fresh designs to our customers."

Items from premiere collection include:

• Shoshanna: Two sexy cocktail dresses, offered in two-three colors each

• Rebecca Taylor: A chic, drapey cardigan, available in five colors

• Tracy Reese: One body skimming party dress and one dolman-sleeved jersey cardigan, in four colors each

• Kooba: A stylishly oversized patent leather satchel, available in three colors

• Gerard Yosca: Two colorful necklaces with handmade glass drops and two pairs of matching earrings

• Rebecca Minkoff: Four classic, go-anywhere handbags in two-four colors each

• Helen Ficalora: Two delicate sterling silver charm sets

Fashionistas can get a sneak peek at the collection now during a special preview sale on www.hsn.com and can also view the collection in Lucky's November issue before they go on sale live on HSN on October 16 and 17 (with all seven designers and hosted by Lucky editor Cristina Mueller); and at the annual Lucky Shops event in New York City on November 5-7.

For more information on the Designer Capsule Collection please log on to http://www.hsn.com/luckyshops or http://www.luckyshops.com/

About Lucky:

Lucky, the award-winning magazine about shopping and style, showcases what to wear and how to wear it, making fashion and beauty fun and accessible. Since Lucky's launch in December 2000, circulation has gone from 500,000 to over 1.1 million, proving to be one of the most successful launches in Conde Nast history. For the latest news from Lucky, log on to www.luckymag.com.

About HSN:

HSN is an interactive lifestyle network and retail destination, offering an assortment of exclusive products combined with top brand names. HSN incorporates experts, entertainment, inspiration, solutions, tips and ideas to provide an entirely unique shopping experience for its customers.

On HSN and hsn.com, customers will find exceptional selections in:

• Health & Beauty (e.g. M. Asam, Carol's Daughter, Clarins, FusionBeauty, HoMedics, Italian Beauty, Andrew Lessman's Procaps, Lancôme, Serious Skin Care, ybf Cosmetics);

• Jewelry (e.g. Paula Abdul, Heidi Daus, R.J. Graziano, IMAN Global Chic, michaeLisa, Noir, Rarities: Fine Jewelry With Carol Brodie, Amedeo Scognamiglio, Tori Spelling, Serena Williams);

• Home/Lifestyle (e.g. Nate Berkus, Bissell, Colin Cowie, Dyson, Todd English, GreenPan with Thermolon, Emeril Lagasse, Joy Mangano, MoMA Design Store, Wolfgang Puck);

• Fashion/Accessories (e.g. Curations with Stefani Greenfield, Sam Edelman, Loulou de la Falaise, Carlos Falchi, Diane Gilman, Tina Knowles, Adrienne Landau, Sharif); and Electronics (e.g. Canon, Gateway, GE, HP, JVC, Kodak, LG, Sony).

HSN is available across all media including its TV network and online shopping destination hsn.com, which ranks in the top 30 of the top 500 internet retailers. HSN, the original home shopping network, is an operating segment of HSN, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSNI).

Dream Shoe: Moschino Beaded T-Strap Sandal

Moschino Beaded T-Strap Sandal $1,195.00 Nordstrom

We all have our dream shoes, the one's we'll wear with the perfect outfit, to the perfect party, etc yet are beyond our finances. This one, is at the top of my dream shoe list because it's the ultimate statement shoe with the beautiful beading, amazing details and the great shape of the heel.

What to Wear for: a Dinner Date

Silk Chiffon Twist-Tank Dress $170.00 J.Crew.com only

This dazzling dress will have you feeling irresistible all night. With it's rich and beautiful color all eyes will be on you, not to mention the sexy v-neck back (for an added bonus). Add either a necklace or bracelet and pair with strappy heels.

Exhibit: See The Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato

Let your inner archaeologist out by visiting the Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato exhibit. This 10,000 square-foot exhibition will begin it's three year tour in six U.S. destinations (from 2010-2012) with a debut at the Detroit Science Center on Saturday, October 10, 2009.

About the exhibit:

It features 36 accidental mummies on loan from the Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato, the exhibition combines science, history and cultural anthropology to immerse the visitor in the world of a Mexican city over 100 years ago where deceased residents naturally mummified in their crypts. This will be the very first time these mummies have been seen outside of Mexico.

Where:

Detroit Science Center
5020 John R Street
Detroit, MI 48202
313-577-8400

Price/Fee:

Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato: Includes Admission to Accidental Mummies exhibit, Hands-On Exhibits + Planetarium shows.

Adult (13 & over): $24.95
Senior (60 & over): $22.95
Child (12 & under): $19.95
Members: $19.95

Fall Hours:

Mon - Fri: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sat - Sun: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Girl's Night Out: Manicures & Mochas

Not looking to hit up happy hour, relax after a long day of work by meeting up with friends for Manicures and Mochas. It's a relaxing and inexpensive way to re-connect with your equally busy friends and squeeze in a beauty treatment or two.