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11/25/2011

Beyonce's Bridal Gown

Beyonce and Jay-Z got married in 2008 and not a single photo ever emerged from the fiercely guarded event. At the time, it was pretty refreshing. If you’re a famous person, why would you share the most intimate moments of your private life? Well, other than for money. Sometimes people have integrity, sometimes they care about privacy, or sometimes they simply have no compulsion to overshare.

Three years later, though, sometimes people have new singles to promote. Beyonce’s video for her new single, “I Was Here” (which Us Weekly describes as an “inspirational anthem,” thank you) features personal footage of everything from her childhood to jumping off yachts to meeting Barbra Streisand.

For a second or two in the reel, you can see Beyonce in her wedding dress: strapless, nipped and followed by a dramatic train. She looks way pretty, as you can see above. This is what we’ve got of the train:

You can check out Beyonce singing “I Was Here” (it’s dedicated to “all of you guys”!) and is about being immortal or seeking validation through fame or something.

How does Beyonce’s wedding dress reveal stack up to Lauren Bush Lauren‘s wedding dress reveal from earlier today?

11/17/2011

White evening Dresses

White is the beautiful evening dresses evening dress for women. although the shape and color is simple, but this dress is often worn as evening women.usually used when partying. This dress is very suitable to serve as dress evening party. You can also use it as white wedding dresses. Because this dress looks veryelegant and luxurious.

White evening Dresses
White formal dress is a perfect choice for all kinds of official events. White never goes out of fashion colors, and she always looks very lovely. So many interesting otyiitda available in white color. The opportunity to go with your formal dress, you can choose white.
If you are ready for the prom night, for example, the following is a beautifully cut, ankle-length prom dress will be the best choice. That dress looks very feminine and vulnerable, and so you would hit you can be sure of the evening. On the other hand you a business lunch or for a presentation, you are dressing, topped with a beautiful white shirt, business suit, or white silk pants and a white dress, you can move about the official. They are completely professional look you, and yet at the same time is entirely female.

White evening Dresses
Many wedding dresses for the bridesmaids or the best choice in the form of a fantastic evening gowns formal dresses are also white. If you become a bridesmaid, you should not wear a pure white dress. Instead, you select a white formal gown, or an eggshell or cream in color can be more. Typically, this type of clothing is the length of the ankle, it looks too hot. Retail, Deep Neck strap cut noodles to use or even have clothes.

11/12/2011

Bridal Fashion

In today’s world of wedding planning the western bride have advantages like no other time in history. The freedom to deviate from tradition is no longer a decision that casts a shadow on her social standing. The beauty of this freedom is all the wonderful choices now open for creating a trendy, yet classy wedding day. Even a red wedding dress is something a bride can now consider! With the right wedding jewelry and color theme a bride can look forward to a day that will remain in the memory of her groom for all the days of his life. Not to mention the wedding guests. They’ll walk away talking about the red hot bride and the stunning entrance she made for a long time to come!

With the bride of days gone by secretly wishing for freedom of expression, it’s sad to think she missed out. There’s nothing more fitting than a colorful wedding dress reflecting a colorful personality! Then there’s the passion and yearning a bride wants to see on her groom’s face. As we all know, men are more visually stimulated. Being the vision of his dreams from day one surely makes for a great start! From a flirty wedding dress that shows a little leg to a strapless wedding dress that tantalizes the groom without being trashy, there’s just no limit to all a bride can do to make the day as exciting and exquisite as she wants it to be!

A colorful person is usually a daring person. This is possibly why the custom of wearing a veil has also slowed down. The wearing of a veil has several purposes. One is a representation of submission by the woman to her man when HE lifts the veil. If SHE lifts the veil it’s showing her independence and his understanding and respect of that. Another reason a veil is used is for creating a bit of mystery and intrigue in the groom as well as the guests. Many brides no longer choose to use a veil as part of her wedding attire. Instead some will use wedding beads, pearls and even flowers woven through their hair. While some allow their hair to flow freely, and if it’s long enough, some actually let their hair become a part of the dress itself.

The tradition of a white wedding dress held its place firmly in history for a few reasons. The most popular reason was its representation of purity. In this day and age, many brides are marrying a second time. With her children either present at the wedding or even a part of the wedding party, it’s kind of obvious that purity is no longer the case. So many traditions faded away, so many choices now open for a wedding of awesome proportions. More importantly a wedding dress of breathtaking personality to match the exquisite bride wearing it!

11/04/2011

Fancy Dress Tips

Who do you want to be? And why? Choose the right Fancy Dress costume. It might seem a great idea to dress entirely for laughs but unless that’s how you want to be remembered – well think carefully. Remember this is a great chance to live out the character of whoever you are dressed as. The Inimitable Jeeves – the creation of the great comic author P.G.Wodehouse suggested that – for example if you are shy young man – too shy in fact to talk to the stunningly beautiful girl who you fancy – then dress as the devil and treat it as a chance to acting out the role – if you are the prince of darkness you’re not going to humming and haring and looking at the floor!

Make sure the fancy dress that you choose is practical. A Dalek costume might sound cool fancy dress but restricts the opportunities for . . let say . . flirtation (ever seen a Dalek wink . . . or hold hands . . .) . . or even lowers you chances of enjoying a drink! Dancing is going to be a bit restrictive too . .

If it’s a work party think though what you’ve got planned. The actor David Niven claims that his chances of promotion in this first career were scuppered by going to a party as a goat instead of a super hero. While his colleagues were standing proud and cutting a dashing swath with the bosses and impressing their subordinates his fancy dress reduced his evening to squatting in corners dropping piles of black olives off as goat poo . . .

Buy, hire or make your fancy dress? With low costs of manufacture in the far east and high levels of wildness (or at least spilt drinks) in modern parties the answer is going to have to be buy your fancy dress these days. Its going to cost you more to specialist dry clean your hired fancy dress than to buy a good fancy dress outfit. What’s more do you really want to be going around to the fancy dress store before work the morning after your party?

Accessorize your fancy dress. Just like anything else you need to accessorize your fancy dress with the right bits! It’s not just a good idea – its essential.

Remember great fancy dress costumes don’t always work the way you intended. Gail Porter voted one of FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World once went to a Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve) fancy dress party dressed as a schoolgirls – but says that all the men there steered well clear of her thinking that she really was . . . a schoolgirl. Of course Kate Beckinsale did just the same thing recently and got exactly the opposite effect. Strange! Maybe it’s a question of having the right the fancy dress supplier?

Enjoy yourself – its what its all for!

Elements for the bride, groom and wedding attendants

Dress for an upcoming special occasion

Nov 4, 2011 2:29:51 AM | Weblogs

10/31/2011

Kim K - We Can Make Fun of Ourselves

The Kardashians. Love 'em or hate 'em, you have to admit, the family knows how to market itself, from multiple reality shows to million-dollar endorsement deals, sisters Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney have become some of America's most famous women. In an interview with Luckymagazine, the gals talk about how they handle life in the spotlight.

As Kim -- arguably the most famous sister of all -- explains, each woman has different standards for what gets her red in the face. "Khloe will say crazy things, Kourtney doesn't care and I am just embarrassed by everything," she reveals in the mag's November issue.

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Embarrassed or not, Kim insists that they all show their true personalities on camera. "I don't think we realized how open we would allow ourselves to be," says the "Keeping Up With the Kardshians" star. "But we made a pact with the whole family that we were going to be 100 percent ourselves."

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And that also means not taking themselves so seriously. "We can make fun of ourselves," the newly married Kim explains. "Everything that people make fun of us for, we've probably said about ourselves already."

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Despite the bickering we see on TV, the sisters insist they mean everything to each other. "At the end of the day," says eldest sister Kourtney, 32, "we are obsessed with each other and would do anything for each other."

Kardashian Kovers

But that doesn't mean they don't get annoyed by one another from time to time too. Case in point, says 27-year-old Khloe: Kim's annoying little habit of polling everyone about her wardrobe choices. "She asks every person in the room what color shoes she should wear and then chooses the ones she wanted to wear. And I am like, 'Then why the *$%* did you ask me?'"

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Oct 31, 2011 1:26:36 AM | Weblogs

10/24/2011

Maria Karicas Discusses the Fashion

Following is an excerpt from an interview with dress designer Maria Karicas where she discusses the fashion business. Maria is one of the designers for the popular Clarisse line of dresses. She studied at Parsons The …

Following is an excerpt from an interview with dress designer Maria Karicas where shediscusses the fashion business. Maria is one of the designers for the popular Clarisse lineof dresses. She studied at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City.

Interviewer: How did you get started in the business of dresses for special occasions?

Maria Karicas: I started designing sportswear and lingerie in New York and eventually Itransitioned into evening and wedding gowns because it seemed like the next logical stepand it was something I had always wanted to do. I had been sketching wedding gowns inparticular since I was five years old.

Interviewer: How have things changed since you first started?

Maria: When I started there was no Internet, we didn’t use computers.Everything was done through the mail; there was no way to quickly send an image so youdidn’t bother with images. If a dress or bra needed the strap shortened by 1/8 of an inchit meant you had to put it in the mail and send it to China or Turkey or wherever it wouldend up being produced. There were always packages coming and going.

Interviewer: What are the biggest challenges you face in this business?

Maria: Well competition is of course very fierce, but I am sure you couldsay that about most businesses. I think a challenge that comes up a lot these days is theInternet and the way it’s sort of caused a sensory overload for both the designers andthe consumer. When I was a girl we read Vogue or InStyle, that was pretty much it. Nowyou have a thousand magazines, gossip mags, teen mags, and all of them are looking fordifferent pictures. So it’s not just photo shoots but its paparazzi pictures of celebritieswhen they are going to the supermarket, and now people want that style too. It can bevery overwhelming at times, but I enjoy the challenge.

Interviewer: What has surprised you the most about this business?

Maria: Probably that same sort of overload, and the challenge that it brings.When I got into this business I didn’t think there would ever be as many sources ofinspiration or information as there are today. But I like that, it’s new and it forces you torethink some of your beliefs on style and how the fashion world works, and I think that’sa good thing.

Interviewer: When did you first start designing your own dresses and what promptedyou to do so?

Maria: I started designing, well designing professionally anyway, when I was22 and just out of school. My first job was in France and then I ended up coming to NewYork. I did it because it was something I had always been passionate about and I knew itwas what I wanted.

Interviewer: What is the costliest part of creating a new dress? Is it the design phase orthe production phase?

Maria: Production, definitely. Especially these days with the amount of work,design work that is, that can be done on the computer. And it is a lot cheaper to send animage across the world then it is to mail an entire dress.

About Designer Maria Karicas:
Designer Maria Karicas studied fashion and design at the Parson’s School in New York City and in Paris. She designs prom dresses, homecoming dresses, cocktail dresses, and other special occasion dresses for the Clarisse line of dresses sold by Promgirl.net. She strives to integrate the latest trends in music and pop-art into her latest designs.

I will soon be posting my own video review on Maria’s dresses and write up on one of my favorite cocktail dresses from Promgirl.net.

Oct 24, 2011 2:47:50 AM | Weblogs

10/20/2011

Dressing for Interview Success

While the college campus may be the perfect forum in which to exhibit your flair for the latest in fashion style, the interview is not the place to do so. With very few unusual exceptions sandals and sweatshirts are out. Dress shirts, dress shoes and business suits are still in. Many people do not like to wear neckties or heels, but you need to dress appropriately to make a great first impression. Even though many companies have relaxed the internal company dress code, interviews still follow the conservative standard.

Campus fashions and work fashions are two different worlds.

Unfortunately, most college grads are woefully under prepared with proper interview dress. They feel they can “get by” with what is already in their wardrobe. Usually not. Dress for the world outside college is quite different from the campus scene. Remember that stylish is typically not conservative. Conservative is “in” for interviewing. Why? Because you should be doing the talking, not your clothes.

This is not to say that you need to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe. Go for quality over quantity. One or two well-chosen business suits will serve you all the way to the first day on the job and beyond. Then, when you are making some money (and have a chance to see what the standard “uniform” is for the company), you can begin to expand your workplace wardrobe. For now, no one will fault you for wearing the same sharp outfit each time you interview. If you desire some variety within a limited budget, you might consider varying your shirt/blouse/tie/accessories as a simple way to change your look without breaking your wallet.

Please remember, you have a resource available to you where you can get FREE business casual and business professional attire to keep. The Walton College Career Closet is a resource for you to get access to the clothes you need for interviews, career fairs, business meetings, and all other activities where you need to look your best. Please visit the Career Closet page for more details.

For those of you who need a quick review of the basics, follow these guidelines for successful interview dress:

Men and Women Interview/Career Fair Attire - Professional Dress

Conservative two-piece business suit (solid dark blue, black, taupe or grey is best)
Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is best, pastel is next best, darker colors work for trendy businesses)
Clean, polished conservative shoes
Well-groomed hairstyle
Clean, trimmed fingernails
Minimal cologne or perfume or none at all
Empty pockets—no bulges or tinkling coins
No gum, candy, or cigarettes - do not smoke directly before entering an interview
Light purse or portfolio/folder
No visible body piercing (nose rings, eyebrow rings, etc.) or tattoos

Men

Necktie should be a conservative pattern - Learn how to tie a tie: The Half Windsor
Dark shoes (black lace-ups are best)
Dark socks (no wild colors)
Get a haircut; short hair always fares best in interviews
Fresh shave; make sure facial it is neat and trimmed
No earrings (if you normally wear one, take it out)

Women

Wear a suit with a jacket and skirt (knee length or longer) or slacks; no dresses
Shoes with conservative heels
Conservative hosiery at or near skin color (and no runs!)
Small purse, briefcase or portfolio
If you wear nail polish, use clear or a conservative color
Keep your makeup simple and natural (it should not be too noticeable)
No more than one ring on each hand
One set of discreet earrings only

All clothes should be expertly pressed and clean for your interview day.

If you are still not sure how to dress for the interview, call and ask! That’s right—call the employer. But this is one time when you do not want to call the Hiring Manager—instead, ask to be put through to Human Resources and say:

“I have an interview with _____ in the _____ department for a position as an _____. Could you please tell me what would be appropriate dress for this interview?”

While many work environments have shifted to business casual as the workday standard, business suits are still the interview standard. When in doubt, it is almost always better to err on the side of conservatism (Source: Collegegrad.com).

Business Casual Attire for the Workplace/Networking Events/Business Socials

Men and Women

Clothing should be of solid colors (black, navy, khaki, taupe, white) or small print (plaid, floral)
Clothing should not be tight, and both shirts and pants/skirts should be ironed
Shoes should also be of solid colors (black, navy) and should be leather, microfiber, fabric. No sneakers or flip-flops
Conservative jewelry
Socks should match your pants
Tuck your shirt in if you can and wear a belt, if your pants/skirt has belt loops. Belt should match your shoes/outfit

Examples of Business Casual Attire

Business Dress Code

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Party Dress Code – Office

Oct 20, 2011 1:14:09 AM | Weblogs

10/12/2011

Top 5 mother of the bride dress from www.dresses-shopping.com

Product Name : Sheath/Column Short Sleeves Applique Pleated Beading Duchess Satin Mother of the Bride Dress
Net Weight :1.6KG
Shipping Weight :2.0KG
Color :Brown
Occasion :Wedding,Cocktail Party,Formal Events
Fabric :Duchess Satin
Silhouette :Sheath/Column
Sleeves :Short Sleeves
Closure :Side zip up
Waistlines :Low(dropped)
Embellishment :Applique,Pleated,Beading
Skirt Length :Floor Length
Price: $135.99

Product Name : Sheath/Column V-Neck Embroidery Beading Ruched Chiffon Mother of the Bride Dress
Net Weight :1.6KG
Shipping Weight :2.0KG
Color :Dark Navy
Occasion :Wedding,Cocktail Party,Formal Events
Fabric :Chiffon
Silhouette :Sheath/Column
Sleeves :Half Sleeves
Neckline :V-Neck
Closure :Zip up
Waistlines :Natural
Embellishment :Embroidery,Beading,Ruched
Skirt Length :Floor Length
Price: $95.00

Product Name: Column Cap Sleeves Applique Pleated Beading Crystal Chiffon Mother of the Bride Dress
Net Weight :1.6KG
Shipping Weight :2.0KG
Color :Black
Occasion :Wedding,Cocktail Party,Formal Events
Fabric :Chiffon
Silhouette :Sheath/Column
Sleeves :Cap Sleeves
Closure :Zip up
Waistlines :Natural
Embellishment :Applique,Pleated,Beading,Crystal
Skirt Length :Floor Length
Price: $180.89

Product Name : Mermaid One-Shoulder Floor Length Ruched Ruffles Chiffon Mother of the Bride Dress
Net Weight :1.6KG
Shipping Weight :2.0KG
Color :Grape
Occasion :Wedding,Cocktail Party,Formal Events
Fabric :Chiffon
Silhouette :Mermaid/Trumpet
Sleeves :Sleeveless
Closure :Zip up
Waistlines :Low(dropped)
Embellishment :Ruched,Ruffles
Skirt Length :Floor Length
Price: $312.31

Product Name : Halter Sheath/Column Sleeveless V-Neck Ruched Matte Satin Mother of the Bride Dress
Net Weight :1.6KG
Shipping Weight :2.0KG
Color :Watermelon
Occasion :Wedding,Cocktail Party,Formal Events
Fabric :Matte Satin
Silhouette :Sheath/Column
Sleeves :Sleeveless
Neckline :V-Neck
Closure :Zip up
Waistlines :Natural
Embellishment :Ruched
Skirt Length :Ankle Length
Price: $141.98

Oct 12, 2011 2:48:09 AM | Weblogs

09/13/2011

Fashionable Mother of The Bride Dresses

You can find beautiful designs where the choice can be done. Traditional shops and other online shop offer mother of the bride gowns. Trying to find the right gown offers the best chance for spending time together. Mother and girl could go buying within the shopping centre stores or search on the web and begin to see the numerous designs that can be found. Shopping on the internet can be performed easily in your home and choose a dress that fits your daughter properly. When your mommy carries a big posture, you must not think that it might be hard to locate perfect plus size gowns. You can find mother of the bride gowns in plus sized that are fashionable that literally brings the wonder of the sufficient shape you mommy provides to make her look wonderful in your wedding ceremony.

Petite Mother of the Bride Gowns

For girls that are a bit short in height, purchasing proper dresses or wedding day outfits could be annoying. The majority of the stand gowns seem to be created for the common size women. For that reason, somebody that has small sizes body normally has to get their gown or skirts suited to their particular measurement. This could be unsatisfying if you are searching for petite mother of the bridedresses since you need to appear stylish on your daughter wedding ceremony. It is possible to search for mother of the bride attire in a specialized shop that provides several of the small sizes instead of in a big shop.

How an outfit dangles on you will frequently rely on what kind of dress it’s. The knee-length party gown could be a better option for small girl than the usual long dress. The cocktail gown can be a fashionable product that could be used in a wedding party. It’s also possible to try a mother of the bride dresses to assist you in choosing the design and measurement that suitable for the body height and figure. The small girls frequently select clothes from the young female’s section to discover that the style will not match their older flavor.

Fashionable Mother of The Bride Dresses

Mother will find several fashionable skirts that will matches for children’s big day. Deciding to use pants can be a good optional solution for petite girl. Obviously, almost nothing allows you to be looking as elegant as an attractive gown. If you want to choose a specific thing to use in mother of the bride gowns, you should rely on someone else to complete the additional fitting. In relation to your little girl’s marriage, the price to find fitted dress could be worthwhile if you remember with the marriage photos in the future.

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Sep 13, 2011 1:04:56 AM | Weblogs