Clothes are the garments you just wear. Fashion is how you style the garments. Once you know the difference between clothes and fashion, the easier it becomes to actually enjoy style. One single garment or accessory can be worn in at least a dozen ways if you get really creative.  Need a little inspiration? Here it is!

A casual shirtdress can look sexy or smart depending on how you style it. Try cinching the waist of the dress with a belt and pair it with booties for a slightly edgy style.  If the dress is short enough like the one shown here, you can pair it with skinny jeans and heels. You could also wear this dress with a cute denim jacket or blazer for something that looks much more polished and put-together.

Look  1- Xhilaration Smock Detail Dress $21.99 at Target, Studded Skinny Belt $38 at Ann Taylor, J Brand Jersey Jeans Leggings $451.60 at Luisaviaroma.com, Sergio Rossi Stamped Leather Studded Cage Sandal $1,350.00 at IntermixOnline.com, Croft & Barrow Rhonda Ankle Boots $24.99 at Kohl’s, Madeline Tailed Jacket $108.00 at Guess?

The Piece: Classic Black Dress Pants

A simple pair of black pants like this pair literally goes with everything! Pair it up with a sexy lace blouse for a hot date, with a tee and fun printed sweater for weekend shopping trips, or pair it with a nautical stripe top for warm spring days.

Look 2- Marc Jacobs Black Wool Flare Leg Flat Front Pants $149.00 at Bluefly, Lace V-Neck Tank $39.50 at Victoria’s Secret, Graphic V-Neck Cardigan $59.90 at Express, Rhinestone Bow Flats $22.50 at Forever 21, Jetton Flat Sandals $38.49 at Aldo, Striped Zip Front Top $19.50 at Charlotte Russe

What is it with us fashionistas and all things French? We love the culture, the art, the lifestyle, and of course the clothes!  Unfortunately, most of us don’t have the time or money to fly all the way to France to spend a week or more shopping for a brand new wardrobe. Luckily for us, Charlotte Russe recently debuted a hip line of fresh French-inspired clothes and accessories for  S/S 2011. Here it is! Click on images to enlarge.

Ponte Heart Print Tiered Dress $29.50, Tube Denim Front Romper $26, Extreme Flare Jeans $25

Polk-A-Dot Ruffle Top $24.50, Bow Front Tank $22.50, Coral Striped Front Pocket Skirt $26.50

Bodacious Bodycon Dress $29.50, Cowl Neck A-Line Polka-Dot Knit Dress $24.50, Pleated Flare Trousers $34.50

Striped Canvas Tote with Polka-Dot Bows, Canvas Cross Front Slingback Espadrille Wedges $33.50, Pork Chop Pocket Denim Shorts $24.50

I love so many things about this line from the preppy stripes, bold polka-dots, vivid colors, and cool denim.  Check out the entire line at Charlotte Russe while supplies last.