The best deal at Mercado is the freshly made package of Links of London Sale ($1.30 for 36 at La Tortilleria La Perla). The tostadas and tamales also are favorites for sit-down dining there.Upstairs, the mall has a couple of specialty stores not to be missed.El Angel Boutique offers vintage accessories (T-shirts, shoes and jackets) from classic Spanish rock 'n' roll artists. The Deportes Azteca soccer store sells jerseys from the most popular teams worldwide, including the Los Angeles-based Chivas. And for the mischievous uncle who usually gets a niece or nephew a drum set, why not surprise the child's bemused parents with a vuvuzela, the loud South African horn popularized by the World Cup, still sold at Deportes Azteca."If you don't have a little black dress in your closet, you're totally missing the fashion boat," says Tashia Diaz of Georgette's Boutique & the Shoe salon, which carries dozens of styles of LBDs. Textured tights ($11.99) and eye-catching silver jewelry (necklace $49, earrings $12) add extra sex appeal.Every woman should Links of London Charms a little black dress. It's your go-to for weddings, cocktail parties, even funerals."If you don't have a little black dress in your closet, you're totally missing the fashion boat," says Tashia Diaz of Georgette's Boutique & the Shoe salon, which carries dozens of styles of LBDs. "It can take you so many places. ... It is absolutely a timeless classic."With so many options, there's something to flatter women of all ages and sizes, and at every price point from Kohl's to haute couture.With holiday parties on the horizon, you don't have to splurge on a new wardrobe if you have an LBD. With a few accessories from your closet (or borrowed from a friend), you can change the look of your LBD more often than a 7-year-old girl playing dress up.We selected a dress with a rounded neckline and flared skirt ($234) at Georgette's, and spiced it up three ways to get three different looks for model Lisette Carde:Look 1: Drape a colorful scarf around the shoulders ($36) or neck, and cinch the waist with a gold-tone belt ($10). Add a chunky bangle ($39), and this look will take you to the office holiday party in style.Look 2: A hip pleather jacket with grommets ($218) will give your look a little edge. A cardigan or blazer will do just fine. Textured tights ($11.99) and eye-catching silver jewelry (Links of London Big Apple Charm $49, earrings $12) add extra sex appeal. We added a trendy, zippered bag ($79) to match the shoeties ($134).Look 3: Bright, shiny accessories are a great way to take your LBD up a notch. Add a bold, chunky necklace ($110), eye-catching clutch ($89), crystal bracelet ($39) and rhinestone-studded headband, and you'll be the center of attention. Strap on a pair of Swarovski crystal "studded sandals ($229), and you'll be ready to ring in the New Year.Tips for finding the right LBD for you-- When shopping for an LBD, keep in mind that the simpler the design, the more ways you can dress it up or down.Is there a part of your body you want to show off? Hide? If you've got great arms, for example, you may want to go with a sleeveless dress or spaghetti straps. Don't like your knees? Try a dress with a longer hemline, or wear textured hose or high boots.Choose a fabric that's comfortable and flatters your body type. A dress in a slightly heavier fabric will give you a smoother look and help camouflage bumps and bulges. A double-layered jersey dress is also very forgiving.There are black dresses with rushing, ruffles, overlays, lace. Try on the dress on to make sure the design flatters your figure. Make sure you can walk, sit and dance comfortably.Links of London Big Rock 'Diamond' Ring Charm one asset at a time: Go with a low-cut back, a side slit or off-the-shoulder look, but not all three.
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