and is black too dark for prom?
i don't mind going pastel for prom i actually want to i just don't want to do the whole kid-at-heart-princess color of pink or baby blue
what's a trendy + flattering + sophisticated color for a prom dress?
Prom goers this season can flaunt trend setting 2010 prom dresses, Gothic prom dresses, discount prom dresses, vintage prom dresses, short prom dresses, plus size prom dresses and prom dresses 2010 to make their prom evenings ever the more enchanting and unforgettable. The prom fashion 2010...
Does anyone know the brand or designer of the strapless baby blue and white dress Carrie wears in Season Six: Boy, Interrupted episode I would greatly appreciate if someone would let me know. She is wearing it in the last scene of the episode. She is wearing it at the Gay/Lesbian Prom she goes to with Stanford. If anyone could please tell me, i would appreciate it sooo much!!
Also if anyone has a picture of the dress (on Carrie or on the web) it would be much appreciated!
Prom season is upon us again and as this billion dollar industry continues its surge in growth and popularity, many brands are often wondering how to reach out to the teen market and get exposure for their product. Teens are becoming savvier and demanding more than just being told the latest trends, so Pierce Mattie PR, a leader in effectively utilizing both traditional and new media for brand awareness, has compiled a list of tips that goes beyond trend forecasting with advice on how to get exposure for your brand during this momentous time of year.
1. Target long lead glossy magazines. In order to have your product considered for editorial in any of the teen-specific magazines, you must send your press release to the editors 3-4 months in advance. Editors are overwhelmed with product pitches daily, so make yours short & sweet and copy in an image of the product that you want to capture their attention with. Hot Prom Magazines: Prom, Your Prom, Seventeen Prom, Cosmogirl! Prom, Teen Prom.
2. Create buzz that drives teens to your website with a unique angle or spin. A fantastic example is Duck Brand Duct Tape’s Stuck at Prom contest (www.ducktapeclub.com/contests/prom). Duck Brand Duct Tape came up with the unique idea to let creative teens design their prom attire and accessories completely out of Duck Brand Duct Tape for a chance to win a scholarship and money for their school. The result? Amazingly innovative prom gowns and tuxes that resemble realistic theater-looking attire. Duct Brand took a product that may have not otherwise been associated with Prom and presented it in a way that got teens excited, interested and spreading the word about the brand.
3. Offer prom advice. This opens the door for just about anyone to enter the Prom arena. Whether you are a dermatologist, a hair stylist, Prom gown and accessory brand such as Jovani or Alyce Designs, makeup artist or relationship expert, teens are always looking for advice and tips on everything from taking care of their skin leading up to prom, having the gown, hair style, accessories and details that best suits their personality to Prom date advice. Whether you host the advice on your own website, promote it to online communities whose readership is the teen demographic or offer yourself up to the media as an expert, getting your name out there as a trusted source for Prom advice will drive traffic to your website and improve your brand awareness. www.PromAdvice.com, an extension of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, is a great point of reference to start. Websites with great Prom advice: Promgirl.net, Sydney’s Closet, ThePromSite.com, PromSpot.com
4. Go multi-media. Nothing adds more depth and dimension to your brand's website than video or adding a podcast. Uploading the video to sites like You Tube and Revver and taking your podcast to iTunes can also help your Prom angle go viral. Multi-media brings your product to life and allows teens to use it as content on their blogs and social networking sites thus making your brand's exposure more expansive. Using multi-media doesn't have to be expensive, it can be as simple as using your computer or video camera to generate a media worthy product. Hot Prom sites that use multi-media: www.Loralie.com, www.Dresses.com, TJ Formal, Party Dress Express, www.SerendipityProm.com.
5. Seek out high school dot com prom sites. Many high schools are beginning to host their own prom website to give students up to date information about prom and after prom details. Contacting the school webmaster with your prom advice, contest, video or direct advertisement for their website will help bring targeted attention to your brand. Most school districts are strapped for cash these days due to educational budget cuts, so your direct ad may be a welcomed addition.
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Green and apple Greenr colored diamond, always a fashion staple for spring. You can make that statement in your diamond purchase as well. Black and white, and black and clear have been a popular color combo in spring season’s gift. The discovery of diamonds at the Argyle Diamond Mine in Australia gave diamond dealers new hopes. Diamonds in different colors and shapes have been quite popular in Australia. Online ebay auction diamond store.
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The tulips are blooming, the temperatures are rising - what a perfect time for a wedding! Get started planning your spring themed wedding now with these inspiring ideas for spring weddings... Spring Theme Weddings - Things to Consider
Daylight saving time - In 2008, daylight saving time begins on Sunday March 9th, after which the sun will set an hour later. Keep this date in mind if you envision a sunset outdoor ceremony.
Prom factor - May and June are prime prom months, so be sure to book your transportation and locations early. Variable weather - spring weather can be unpredictable. An unseasonably warm and sunny Friday can give way to a miserably cold and rainy Saturday. Be prepared for both extremes.
All in the Details - Spring Wedding Ideas
Invitations & Stationery
* Add a spring motif - such as a tulip or butterfly - to your stationery suite * Consider color - use paper or inks in a spring color palette - pastels, greens, etc. * Get whimsical - find a fun, flirty font to evoke a festive spring feeling * An added touch - insert a sprinkling of silk flowers into each envelope
Location
* Garden settings abound - take advantage of budding leaves and flowers with botanical gardens, mansions with lush grounds, or another venue with a pristine garden or courtyard. * Take it indoors - if an outdoor setting isn't possible - find an indoor venue with panoramic picture windows affording lots of sunlight and a bright airy ambiance.
Décor Elements
* Color palette - 1) green and white - an elegant accompaniment to a garden setting. 2) yellow and green -another fresh, natural color pairing. 3) preppy - combine hot pink with green or mango (think polka dots and gingham). 4) chocolate brown - this trendy hue works well for spring - pair with pale blue or pink. * Go wild with patterns - create a playful effect - think gingham, polka dots, eyelet lace, swiss dots and stripes. * Add some greens - grasses and greenery are a natural for outdoor garden settings. Drape over arbors and incorporate in arrangements
Flowers
* Seasonal blooms - classics include tulips, daffodils, lilies (especially calla lilies and easter lilies), magnolias, gardenias, hydrangeas, gerbera daisies, apple or cherry blossoms. View our complete list of spring wedding flowers * Creative containers - put your arrangements in simple, homespun containers like wicker baskets, watering cans, teapots, or urns. * Potted plants - potted arrangements create a natural, organic look. Best of all -you can plant them for a timeless reminder of your wedding
Menu
* In Season - serve a main dish featuring ham or lamb * Fresh produce - round out the meal with a bounty of fresh fruits and young vegetables like baby carrots, baby asparagus and new potatoes * Elegant sides - serve mini quiches or update traditional deviled eggs by adding salmon or crabmeat * Bar favorites - a spring menu seems to call for champagne. Mix up a batch of mimosas for a morning wedding, or create a festive champagne cocktail.
Wedding Cake
* Coconut Confection - coconut frosting and fillings make a quintessential spring treat * Crazy for carrot - carrot cake with cream cheese icing is another springtime fave. * Light and fluffy - go with angel food cake and fresh strawberries or strawberry cream * Whimsical adornments - decorate with bright, fanciful details like ribbon, swiss dots or swirl patterns.
Attire
* Loosen up - feel free to relax the dress code a bit, especially if the wedding will take place outside * Lighten up - lighter fabrics like lace or cotton create a perfect springtime look * Wedding gown - Add some color with a sash or detailed embroidery * Bridesmaids dresses - Pastels are a springtime classic. Keep yours fresh by choosing a color and allowing each of your maids to select a different hue. Or go in another direction with a bolder turquoise, fuschia or mango. * Avoid satin shoes - they don't hold up well under springtime showers * The guys - They'll look seasonably appropriate in tan suits, colored shirts and ties. For a formal evening affair, a basic tux always works.
Favors
* Keep love blooming - with packs of flower seeds * Plant it - give miniature potted plants or herbs
Getaway
* Horse-drawn carriage - this Cinderella-like getaway make a fitting finale to an ethereal springtime wedding
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How can you save money and look amazing for your prom? Bargain buys are out there, you just have to be in the know to know where to find them. You can get designer dresses, shoes, great jewelry and everything else you need for this day at discount pricing. Imagine all of the ways you can save and still look like the hit of the evening. The fact is, if you have time and spend it doing a bit of homework, you can likely save a good deal of money on prom. The average prom costs can be dropped dramatically.
The first thing to save money on will be your prom dress. Prom dresses can be very expensive, even more than $500 for some situations. On the other hand, you could spend a fraction of this when purchasing a great looking dress from the right location. If you have time, shop for your dress in the fall and winter prior to your prom. You also will want to shop last year's styles, as this can be a considerably lower price for many situations. Keep in mind that you have a wide range of discounts available to you online, too.
Next, consider your accessories. For good-looking shoes at a lower price, shop online. The online shops give you far more selection, too. When selecting shoes, it really does not matter who the designer is since they are not as likely to be noticed by your date. Save money here! Other accessories including under garments and stockings can be purchased at department stores and no one will know the difference! You can find great items on clearance sometimes, too.
Prom accessories include everything from your purse to your jewelry. All of it can be found online for far less. Consider purchasing knock offs or non brand name items if you are hoping to save money drastically. If you are hoping to get a designer label purse, you can do so, but look for one that is last year's style. That way, you still have the label and you get a discounted cost. You may also want to shop on auction sites or discount sites online to help you to save even on the designer brands.
There are plenty of ways to save money while getting all you want for your prom day. Take some time to look for that unknown designer dress that speaks to you. Look for discounted items offered by retailers online. You can even find vintage pieces available online for deeply discounted prices. You can look great and not spend a lot of money, too.
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The excitement of spring fashion is in the air. This season designers are filled with romantic nostalgia and passion about women’s clothing. To get one step ahead of style be prepared: your shopping list will be long… but every purchase will be worth it.
The focal point of the new season’s fashion is the silhouette, freely molded and shaped with layers of fabric, asymmetrical cuts, pleats, gathers in crossover mood between yesterday and today.
Dresses are the stars of Spring-Summer ’08. This season’s highlights:
BIG PRINTS. Look for colors and contrast. Red, Yellow, Green, Black, White, and Pink will do. Prints that are blown out of proportion, yet elegant and chic. Feel free to layer it with a strong cotton jacket or a pair of leggings.
RUFFLES and RUCHES will bring a playful and innocent look to any women. Long or short dresses, with Empire waistline and embellished with pinups, big flowers. Use them for any social occasion you might have: cocktail party, or dream prom party.
The SIGNATURE DRESS of this season is the ONESHOULDER dress. The asymmetrical cut accentuates femininity and brings a touch of seduction.
Accessories are stated as “must haves” to every look. Go crazy with bags: extra large versions to look chic and confident, and extra small for more sophisticated feel. Don’t forget about pearls, necklaces, cuffs, scarves and belts.
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The first influence of this season is the highlighted bodice; designers this season are placing more emphasis on fitted shapes with striking color and embroidery or ornaments. Plunging neckline is crisply molded and matched to the extravagant inlays of the skirt with deep neckline and decorative mosaic designs are ruling the fashion modes. With the globalization of fashion trends, simplifying and highlighting the bodice in formalwear designs broadens the designer's reach across cultural expectations.
The second influence is the bold feminine shape. Pinpointing the key looks, there is a distinct departure from the soft, pretty femininity of the past few seasons for autumn, as designers cut a cleaner silhouette and toyed with the concept of shape. The possibilities of texture and layering are cleverly explored and designers are using sheath, trumpet, princess, mermaid, and a-line styling to create curvy dresses, many with corseted or structured undergarments, reasserting the womanly look in this season's formal line. Gone are the demure straight silhouettes and the tailored work wear looks of the previous century. The post-9/11 woman sees her public as a proud yet traditionally sensual individual.
The third influence of the season is the new emphasis on soft, feminine expression through silk and chiffon overlays, lace bordering, and beaded or rhinestone hems, lines, and straps. While the partygoer is simply elegant with brilliant structural accents, the bride dons a flowing gown overlayed with embroidered or appliquéd sheath. Soft satin silk is the fabric of choice, with form-enhancing embellishments to match the wearer's personality.
Color in bold and beautiful
The palette for the season, though predominantly dark, is occasionally electrified with brilliant flashes of color. The traditional shades of black and grey are represented beautifully, supported by bursts of bolds and touches of shine. With a season draped in darkness, refreshing shots of sapphire blue and pops of marvelous magenta or coalesce colors in divine dresses perch up the entire season. Have fun and let bright colors and bold prints accessorize you this fall!
Color in Red
Punctuating the collections like a brilliant exclamation mark, red shows up intermittently, glinting through a mainly muted palette. Sophisticated and classic for the look that says you're on top of the world.
Black and White
Classic black & white fashions are a hit again in prom 2006 as trend-savvy consumers desire the classic and elegant look. From clean lines to bold stripes and optical waves, monochrome combinations are the seductively simple route to smart dressing. Winter white is an important focus of the season, and it works great for the calendar events like winter or fall formals and cocktails.
Black is Back
Black is the number one staple for the season and will remain so well into 2006. Bright black looks showcase the blustery raven theme in tailored suits, asymmetric tops, and frothy evening gowns.
Gorgeous Grays
Grey is the designers' shade of choice, and no wonder: restrained, chic, edgy - its subtleties allow for eclectic interpretation, whether sharp as steel in silk or soft in jersey knits. Pin tucks and pleats complement grey's cool sophistication. Mix shades and textures for a more directional look. Choose hosiery carefully - sheer styles are a flattering option. Soften up with shades of heather gray this season. It is the only color that encompass coziness and comfort while remaining glamorous. Not to mention it looks great on everyone
Chocolate treat
The beginnings of fall bring decadent shades of our favorite indulgence to another level of luxury. Go ahead and indulge in fall's color palette. The hue drapes beautifully in jersey, sequin or shimmering satin without adding a pound! From rich and dark to creamy and light, chocolate makes everyone feel and look just fabulous!
Eighties Vibes N Trends
Romantic, off the shoulder neckline dress with empire waist in dramatic chiffon drape seem to revive the popular culture for that regal yet fresh and modern look embraced by generation X. Strapless is getting a lot of exposure these days, and the stylists use gems, beads, sheer, and train to add sparkle to the conservative evening. Recapturing the sexiness of the era, the Eighties silhouette is back. Try it in black or jolts of electric colors.
Shimmers and Shines
The warm shine continues into the cooler months. No need for a full metallic blast, instead designers subtly weaved sparkle throughout garments to create a soft yet sexy sheen. For the girls who still want their bling, sequins combined with satin and sheer georgette get you ready for that fabulous evening.
Mini dress Boom
The mini dress or mini skirt for the spring will still reign come the winter, but don't panic: Stores are ordering them longer. Revolutionary mini dress has resurfaced on the runway with its traditional tunic-like and bodice-less smocks in delicate lace and flowing fabrics. Details of woven necklines, perfectly pretty collars and oh-so-fun pockets will take you back to the mod Swinging London times! Thigh-grazing A-line flirty micro dresses will imbue a girlish charm for the season. There are endless ways—dark opaque hose; leggings; long, long boots—to make the mini work for snow days. Opaque tights and leggings will give these short skirts and tunics a cool stylish and contemporary feel as well.
Formal Opulence
Rewind to the baroque luxury of imperial princess and Seventies glam rockers - gilding, rich fabrics and lavish embroidery with confident insouciance Opulence is the theme for the fall 2006, so drape in this opulence with dress down hair and make-up. Tracking down the allure of historical Helen of Troy and Hollywood Jean Harlow-esque with bias cutting and deep décolleté, designers make them the season's next big-night numbers.
Prance in Prom wear, Home coming dresses and Eveningwear
Beaded and bangled, sparkling and luster fabrics factor big this prom 2006 season. For prom dress fabrics, it's smooth satin, silky chiffon, slinky jersey, and lace. Jewel tones in emerald, ruby, sapphire, silver, and gold are important, as well as dress combinations in black and pretty shades of pink. Of course, the geek theme continues strong into this year, paying attention to the details - interesting necklines, pretty fabrics, sparkly touches - to make your prom dress to dazzle. A new trend is a high front slit accompanied by cascading ruffles. Sparkle and shine on the dance floor in shimmering fabrics like organza, glitter ice lace, and lustrous satin. Unique beads and ribbon detailing enhance the figure: rhinestone along the bodice, lace-up ribbon corsetry, criss-cross open backs, or swirls of lace with glitter topping.
New prom silhouettes this 2006 season are in empire waists, princess shapes and A-line separates and modified Mermaid design with a slim bust, waist, and hips that flares out below the knee, the vintage-inspired Empire design with a ruched bodice and flowing, and the lingerie-influenced Corset design with ribbon lacing along the front, side, or back. Rich reds, burgundies, and deep romantic purples and blues pretty coral pinks and turquoise capture the essence of the American Classic look. Winter white and classic black is still strong for early prom events, particularly in strapless dresses.
Fall on Cocktail Numbers
How to achieve fall's most intoxicating evening look? Mix up equal parts satin, silk, and lace; add an elegant neckline, a defined waist, and a flared, flirty skirt. Serve in a sexy-but-sophisticated knee-length dress. Lace in all forms takes center stage, kept simple and modern in white, ivory, and blush.
Bridal and Ball gowns
Fresh from the runway, designers are showing off the softer side of their style. Big voluminous dresses and hair, delicate beading in unique patterns, gorgeous, floral-worthy embellishments, bodices with unique touches, and vintage-inspired details that are far from old-fashioned.
Whether you want a little or a lot of sparkle—designers worked it in this season from subtle glimmers to bold, beautiful bling. Beading gets worked into the lace on this tank gown with a trumpet skirt for an allover sparkly, shimmery effect. Beside this geometric, concentric, circular pearl design ornaments the bodice of sleek, silk crepe gowns. Strands of crystals form the delicate straps on the silk crepe dropped-waist gown. Flowers on wedding dresses are nothing new. Modern, streamlined back detailing recalls a patterned Art Deco look for these gowns. But this season, designers took a bold twist on the romantic front using color, subtle crystals, and crepe—accents worthy of a modern garden wedding. Embellishments of all kinds graced the bodices of this season's gowns, from bold color and pretty pleats to refined ruffles. This season, designers took cues from eras gone by and worked retro accents into distinctly modern gowns—with show stopping results.
So now, accessorize yourself in exotic leathers, metal details and new shapes to give fresh interest to accessories when it comes to dressing up this season's pared-down looks. Carry clutch bags, put on platforms, wedges with elbow-length gloves for that demure, and style to welcome the fashion swing this fall.
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