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Just A Formality - Bridal Gowns & Formal Wear

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

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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February 25th, 2008

Designer Print Dress by Trina Turk

I’m seeing this black, red, gray, and white combo all over the place in various patterns:

I like the contrast of the solid piece of black fabric at the top. This silk designer dress is by Trina Turk, and you can get it at Fashion Chateau.  They ship worldwide, and U.S. orders over $150 get free ground shipping.  [...]

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February 25th, 2008

Emerging Indie Fashion Designers

Was browsing the coolest site today.  The site is called unsungdesigners.com, and it features “emerging indie designers from all over the world.”
I especially liked these pieces from AngelRox for their beauty, simplicity, and versatility.  (All of these pictures link to the same page — they just show the skirt/dress in a different color and with [...]

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February 25th, 2008

Plus Size Dress is Slimming & Elegant

Arietta has put some wonderful details into this dress (the sweetheart neckline, ruched waist, mesh overlay), and the black skirt in contrast with the color bodice with will have a slimming effect on all who wear it:

I love the print detail on the skirt, as well.  The color is listed as “pink,” but it looks [...]

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February 21st, 2008

5 Handbags Even You Can Afford

I put my handbags on the floor, accidentally kick them, and when I’m done with them for the time-being, throw them in a pile in the closet.  For these reasons, and for the reason that I don’t have $1,000 to spend on a purse, I don’t have a lot of designer handbags (as in, I [...]

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February 19th, 2008

Ballgown Fit for a Princess

This beaded and embroidered Amy Lee gown is made of satin:

Notice the corset lacing on the back.  This dress would make anyone feel like a princess.  It comes in pink, gold, and white, too.
You can get this at Christina Gowns.  They ship worldwide and offer free standard shipping to the U.S. and Canada.  They offer [...]

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February 18th, 2008

New Twist on Basic Black Dress

Here’s a different twist on the basic black dress; this one features a large geometric print at the hem:

It has a bit of darting in it to give it some shape, and I like the little cap sleeves.  The fabric around the neck ties in with the color in the print.
This is available at the La [...]

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