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Just A Formality - Bridal Gowns & Formal Wear

March 1st, 2008

Cutting Edge Chic and Bygone Eras Combine in This Designer Top

Beading, ribbons, drawstrings, intricate patterns, tassles, velvet, organza:  this top has a lot going on yet doesn’t look cluttered or overdone.  On the contrary, all the details in this Rose Anne de Pampelonne strapless top come together for a rich and refined look.

 
Purchase it at Vivre, which ships worldwide.  See their sale page, too.  In [...]

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March 1st, 2008

Too (Two) Blue — Designer “Bandage” Dresses

These Herve Leger dresses are pieced together from strips of elastic — ingenious!
This one is called Aimee:
  
Here’s a closer look at the construction:

This one is called Austina:
    
Here’s a look at the back:

These dresses not only appeal to people looking for something different and unique in the world of fashion, but the style and esthetics [...]

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February 29th, 2008

Winnie Couture: Fashion At Its Most Feminine

Normally I concentrate on clothes available online.  Even though I couldn’t find these Winnie Couture dresses for sale online, I decided to feature them anyway because 1) they’re cute, 2) the photo presentation is exceptional, and 3) Winnie Couture has stores worldwide, so hopefully, if you find a dress you really like, you can find a shop near your area.

The [...]

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February 29th, 2008

Buy More Clothes and End World Hunger

A portion of the proceeds go to Millennium promise when you buy this Tara Subkoff dress:

Okay, you probably won’t actually end world hunger, but you will be helping to improve the lives of people in Africa.
This strapless dress features a sweetheart neckline and a built-in bra.  It’s currently available in size large from bebe.com.  They ship to the U.S. [...]

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February 28th, 2008

Single Shoulder Evening Gown Swirls Around You

Okay, somebody needs to buy me this dress!!

Note the pleating in the skirt.  There’s a lot of extra fabric there that will look spectacular as you make your grand entrance or take the dance floor.  Additionally, single shoulder dresses are *in* right now, and the strap on this is done in a creative and beautiful [...]

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February 28th, 2008

How To Put Oscar Fashion Trends In Your Closet

Certain fashion trends emerge at any red-carpet event, and the 2008 Academy Awards were no exception.  A few of the trends this year were red, white, and strapless.  Following are some links to past posts of REAL clothes that YOU can buy  that incorporate these trends.

Ravishing Red

8 Red Dresses; 8 Stunning Looks: both long and short gowns

Wistful in White

Jeweled [...]

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February 27th, 2008

Michael Kors Jacket — Save $200!!!

Stores are clearing out their cold weather clothing and stocking their shelves for summer.  Take advantage of it and get FANTASTIC savings on outerwear, like this Michael Kors designer jacket at Overstock.com.  It was $250, and now it’s $43!  You cannot ask for a better deal than that.

This trapeze jacket with bell sleeves features a textured silvertone [...]

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February 27th, 2008

Versatile Metallic Top Can Be Dressed Up or Dressed Down

This is a great piece to have in your wardrobe because you can do sooo many things with it.  Layer it or wear it by itself.  Pair it with slacks, jeans, or a skirt.  Wear it with denim or silk.  Put it together with black or other metallics.  You can get a lot of mileage out of [...]

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February 27th, 2008

Say Yes to Yellow: Short Formal Dress

The black trim on this silk trapeze dress gives it an original and upscale look.

I like the back, too:

I picture this with black stockings and black heels and a black satin clutch.  Available at Arden B in sizes XS to L.  They ship to the United States.  Arden B also has a sale page.

Does this company [...]

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February 26th, 2008

On Sale Now — 25 Women’s Clothing Sites That Will Save You Money!

You love (and deserve) nice things, but you weren’t born into the ultra-rich family you should have been born into.  What do you do?  Well, you can start by shopping the sale pages of popular fashion stores online.  There are many bargains to be had, ladies, and you can look like you spent a fortune [...]

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