4/03/2009

Flapper Prom Dress Pictures







Flapper Prom Dress Pictures
Blast back to the roaring 20's in this sexy updated flapper dress by Sherri Hill. The deep v-neckline and bodice are encrusted with glittering sequins. The empire waist and fitted shape will emphasize your natural frame. The fringe drips down elegantly. The mini length rounds out this scorching hot look. This sultry little black dress from Jovani is a must for the new season. The bead accents drip elegantly down the dress. The embellished scoop neckline is classic. A sexy fitted shape, this dress will never go out of style.

ust like the society queens in The Great Gatsby who adored their shiny sequined flapper gowns, the modern-day It girls have been wearing glitzy '20s frocks all around town. Not too low in the top or too short in the hem, this simple silhouette is endlessly glamorous due to abundance of jewels, rhinestones, beads, sequins, and anything else that adds a glimmer of shine. Celebrity stylist - and renowned stylesetter - Rachel Zoe looked like she stepped right out of the roaring Twenties in a vintage Halston.

The Marilyn Monroe Prom Dress







The Marilyn Monroe Prom Dress
Marilyn Monroe was the epitome of all things glamorous. Now you can have the same breathtaking look in this enchanting gold dress. The glistening gown is made of 100% polyester and is ribbed diagonally to give it a one-of-a-kind texture. The dress has a dramatic scoop neckline and the top ties at the back of the neck. The pin with iridescent beads and the center seam add charm. Accessorize this dress with a Marilyn wig and prepare to be treated like a goddess all night long!
Achieve the classy yet sexy Marilyn Monroe look at your next party with a Laundry by Shelli Segal Satin Halter Dress. The focus will be on you with this warm white dress. The Halter straps will give an illusion of broader shoulders and the gathered fabric on the sides of the waist will slim down your core. This will give you a sexy hourglass figure. Wear a bustier underneath for a smooth silhouette and a fuller bust without any bra strap visibility. Accessorize with a pair of sparkling silver stilettos and a matching clutch.

Vintage Wedding Gowns Pictures









Vintage Wedding Gowns Pictures
Are you sentimental and value traditions? Are you a bride who loves vintage wedding gowns and wants to capture the romance and beauty of an earlier age? Well you are in luck. Vintage wedding dresses are in and very popular with many brides. As you begin your search for that perfect vintage gown, educate yourself so you will not become a victim. Believe it or not there are actually people who might try to cheat you. Know what you want and how much you are willing to spend. Remember to shop around. Ask questions. If it doesn’t feel right, it’s O.K. to walk away.

Beware of online vintage shops without written details about a dress. Or indicate the gown is in mint condition, but with a list of many things wrong with it. Buying a vintage gown isn’t as scary as it sounds if you have educated yourself and use the following tips below.

1. How much do I want to spend? Knowing your budget will help you from falling into the trap of falling in love with the unattainable.

2. Know what style you’re looking for. Look for styles that flatter your figure or show off your own personality. If you find a dress you like, but don’t love, consider removing the sleeves or shortening it. Take up the hem line or change the neckline. Don’t be afraid to modify a vintage dress to make it your own.

3. Check family attics first. You might want to check with your mother, grandmother, and relatives or close friend. Many women treasure their wedding gowns and have preserved them just for this purpose. Don’t be afraid to ask around.

4. Know the condition of the dress before buying or borrowing Depending on the age of the gown it could be too fragile to wear. Check the stress points of the gown. These are under the arms, shoulder seams, zippers, waist line seams, and buttons.

5. Avoid buying gowns with stains. Beware of buying a gown with stains. It could cost you a lot to have them removed and could change the appearance of the gown.

6. Delicately try on the dress. Vintage gowns need to be treated with great care. Vintage dress sizes are not the same as today. You will want to be careful not to damage the dress while trying it on. Vintage dresses seem to run in smaller sizes mainly because brides were married at a younger age. If you are a larger bride you might want to consider having a replica dress custom made.

7. Know where to buy. Not knowing where to look and what to look for can be very discouraging and disappointing. You can find vintage gowns at many different places: thrift shops, yard sales, antique stores, consignment shops, on-line shops and even on e-bay.

8. Make a list of all the questions you would want to ask the seller and don’t be afraid to ask them. Any reputable seller will not mind. Make sure the seller offers a written description of the dress if you find it on-line. Pictures alone cannot give enough description about a dress.

4/02/2009

Simple Black Wedding Dress

simple black wedding dress
Simple Black Wedding Dress
Description: spaghetti neckline, length floor, mermaid style

Vintage Prom Dresses Pictures










Vintage Prom Dresses Pictures
Prom is a great opportunity to show off your personal style, but current styles may not offer the particular look you're searching for. This is where vintage clothes come in. Vintage clothes offer styles from past eras that can provide a quirky, graceful, or blasé look. This is a guide to finding the perfect vintage prom dress.
Vintage dresses from the 20s embody the newfound sense of womanhood. During this era, women shifted from the quiet, reserved female or fun-loving flappers. When looking for a vintage dress you first need to decide if you want a genuine vintage garment or a replicate. Both choices have their benefits- genuine vintage can, at times, be a little easier to find while replicates are brand new and don't need any prior special cleaning. TheFrock.com has many vintage-styled garments. Fashion icon, Dita Von Teese identified TheFrock as her favorite vintage store and TheFrock has previously provided clothing for Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events". Of course, these beautiful, genuine gowns come at price, but if you have the money to spend, this store can be a goldmine. The website to find these beauties is www.TheFrock.com. Try to find lots of beading and lace to make style look authentic. Also, make sure the fabrics flows; the 1920s was a time of dancing, so the dress should move as you do!

Imagine walking into the prom in a confection of rose-colored antique lace. Or, if you have an edgier style, picture yourself in a shocking orange, one-shouldered Bond girl dress with retro 60s diamond cut-outs. The trouble is, you can't go to the mall and buy outfits like these. Finding. vintage prom dresses requires patience, time and creative thinking. If having a one-of-a-kind look from a bygone era means the world to you, then here are ten places where you can find the vintage gown of your prom dreams.

The Vintage Wedding Attire





The Vintage Wedding Attire
You’ve seen and read my posts on wedding attire for brides and bridesmaids including the newest trends in wedding attire for 2009. The featured wedding attire are usually on the high dollar end. With the economy going the way it is, most engaged couples are looking for ways to cut down their wedding expenses. Today, Part 7 of our “101 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding” focuses on Wedding Attire.
China’s top fashion brand NE-TIGER recently held a marvel wedding attire show during the 2007 Millionaire Fair held in China’s fashion capital Shanghai.With a theme to demonstrate its Chinese-style wedding attire, NE-TIGER laid on hand-made modern fashion with Chinese red. All works are made of Nanjing Yunjin silk brocade, a renowned silk fabric. The Millionaire Fair was held from June 1 to 3 at the Shanghai Exhibition Center. It rounded up international brands such as Rolls-Royce, Dior and Cartier. The fair was originally a Dutch luxury lifestyle event founded by the Gijrath Media Group. It’s now celebrated as the world’s leading lifestyle fair in Amsterdam, Kortrijk, Cannes, Moscow and Shanghai.

4/01/2009

Glamorous Big Rose Wedding Dress

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Glamorous big rose wedding dress (gold-ivory)

The Vintage Wedding Dresses










The Vintage Wedding Dresses
The Vintage Wedding Dress Company presents a unique collection of stunning vintage pieces. A rare and diverse selection of gorgeous gowns and accessories, from Victorian right through to the early 1970s, is brought together at our private Central London showroom. All dresses are beautifully cleaned and restored and can be tailored for you to a couture finish. For those who want to wear something completely original on their big day, The Vintage Wedding Dress Company is the perfect answer.

With completely hideous amounts of money being spent on weddings lately and the need to spend more cash than anyone else, it was very refreshing to see Leah Wood and Jack Macdonald buck the trend with their bohemian ‘Midsomer Nights Dream’ wedding. She wore a white vintage pre-Raphaelite dress with a 6ft train, and carried.Elegant in vintage wedding dress strapless white wedding dress style for you.

A strap around the nape, with laces and semi-precious stones can decorate the bride’s neck. In this way, this part of the body will look beautiful and it is not necessary to add other jewels on the neck because the semi-precious stones are enough. Designer Jesús Peiró, is one example of this trend. Nowadays, he is one of the most important designers of bridal gowns and wedding dresses.
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