Prom dresses and gowns

Kardashian Sisters in LBD's

Everyone knows you need a Little Black Dress in your closet!  Black is a color that is flattering on most skin types, body types and hair colors.  It is slimming and appropriate for any occasion.  It can make you feel confident at any age and should be a staple in any fashionista’s closet.  You can’t go wrong with a Little Black Dress!

Finding the perfect LBD for you is crucial!  Let’s start with your height.  If you are petite in stature, the length of your LBD should not be below your knees.  Keeping the length above your knee will make you appear taller and make your legs look longer.  Petite girls should always pair their LBD with sky high stilettos!  This way you will look tall, fabulous and ready to walk the runway.  Girls that are naturally tall can pretty much pull off any length LBD but always make sure it is fitted to your figure.

A perfect fit can make all the difference in the world.  If you are a fuller figured woman, try to get a LBD that is ruched around the waist to chinch your waistline and give you that hour glass shape.  A nice cap sleeve or bolero can take that flattering look the extra step.  Go with a skirt that has a little flow, this way you can hide the area that most woman hate, their hips!  No matter what size you are, always make sure your LBD is tailored to your body.  Tailoring your LBD to your body will have you feeling confident and ready to rock the night away!  There is nothing worse than a bad fit!

Accessories are essential!  The great thing about the LBD is that it is a blank slate for awesome accessories.  Almost any color goes with black.  It all depends on what kind of statement you want to make.  You can go glamorous and wear rhinestone stilettos with a matching clutch.  Or you can go subtle and wear nude patent leather pumps with a set of diamond stud earrings.  Whether you want your accessories to be fun and flirty or simple and classic, pull the whole look together before stepping out on the town!

Little Black Dresses are everywhere!  They are available at all different prices and in a variety of styles.  With such a wide variety, there is no excuse for not having an LBD in your closet.  It is a staple that you can wear for years to come so make sure you find the perfect LBD for you!

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Lea Michele in sivler Marchesa gown

Silver has made its come back!  Until recently people did not wear much silver.  Designer tended to design more garments in gold but over the last few years, silver has exploded on the scene of fashion!  Silver is not the easiest color to wear.  People with darker complexions and darker hair generally look better in shades of silver.  Lea Michele looks absolutely stunning in this platinum couture gown by Marchesa.  And with designers like Marchesa making creations in deeper shades of silver, they are making it easier for all types of skin tones to wear.

A great way to introduce silver in your wardrobe is to pair it with another color.  Silver can wash most people out, so wear a dark colored blouse near your face and pair it with a silver skirt.  Or when wearing a silver cocktail dress, wear a vibrant necklace to break up the silver from your face.  The key is to wear a darker color near your face so you don’t look washed out.

Silver is always a fun accessory!  Ring in the New Year with an emerald green gown and silver accessories.  A pewter purse, jewelry and shoes are always a fun statement and it’s a good way to incorporate silver into your everyday fashion.   Don’t forget your makeup is also an accessory!  A smoky eye always compliments silver clothing and if you really want to stand out, do a radiant red lip to steal the show!  In my opinion, silver is only becoming more popular and fashion forward.  Even if you are not walking the red carpet like Lea Michele, be sure to incorporate silver into your wardrobe because silver is here to stay!

Kate Middleton in Temperley Lace Gown

Kate Middleton is quite the trend setter and quickly becoming a fashion icon.  She stepped out for the London premier of War Horse and stopped everyone in their tracks.  Kate chose a black lace Alice Temperley gown for the occasion.  Lace is such timeless look and this duchess was the epitome of timeless class.

To let her lace creation stand out, she didn’t over accessorize.  Lace is a statement in itself!  Kate was a perfect example of how to accessorize an all lace gown.  She chose a black velvet handbag to compliment her long lace evening gown and a little bracelet.  Another key to looking fabulous in lace is to make sure that it is perfectly tailored to your body.  If lace is loose, it can look cheap.  Take the time to go to a good tailor and make sure the lace lies like a painting on your body.  Even though Kate wore black lace, which is always appropriate, many celebrities are having fun with different colors of lace.  White lace can look very fresh and fun, pink lace can look very girly and red lace can give you the sexy look you’re looking for.

A lace gown is a little extravagant and not common for everyday outings, but there are a lot of lace options.  You can pair a lace blouse with a pair of jeans or trousers to incorporate lace into your everyday look.  Or put on a lace skirt with a solid colored turtle neck when stepping out for dinner or a day at the office.  Even a little lace cocktail dress can be cute in the spring.  Lace has many different looks and is appropriate at any age.  This season step out in something lace and,                                                               like Kate Middleton, Look like a Lady in Lace!

There are certain trends that stand out, and ruffles are one!  Ruffles are fun, flirty and fabulous.  All the celebrities are donning different styles of ruffles on the red carpet.  Skirts with ruffles are the most common but a ruffled neckline can really accentuate a small chest.  A ruffled one shoulder can give stars the dramatic look they desire when stepping out for an extravagant event.  And a ruffled bodice can hide just about anything.

Ruffles can be worn year around and come in many colors and textures.  Zoe Saldana’s silk chiffon burgundy dress has soft layers of ruffles cascading down, while Diane Kruger and Christina Hendricks opted for oversized organza ruffles on their dresses.  Ruffles can even be worn on accessories.  Badgley Mischka came out with a ruffled stiletto that flew off the shelves.  And handbags with ruffles are becoming the must have accessory.

Fashion is always changing and ruffles are in right now.  No matter your age, there is something out there that you can find for your style.  Whether you stick with soft small ruffles or dare to be dramatic with your ruffles, it is a fun style to sport.  So, what better way to ring in the New Year than to step out wearing some ruffles!  Happy New Year!!

Lady Gaga

At this point, I think everyone on the planet has heard to Lady Gaga.  Even those small African tribs in the middle of nowhere, know who Lady Gaga is!  So what better way to end the year other than talking about Lady Gaga’s Lavish Style!  Let’s look back at 2011.  Everything from corsets made of bubbles, to hat’s made of hair, to raw meat dresses.  Her style is constantly evolving and she is at the forefront of fashion.  She is definitely not a Lady afraid to try something new, whether we like it or not.

Somehow Lady Gaga pulls her entire look together, using her whole body as a template.  She is a huge fan of accessories.  She usually jet sets around in the most outlandish sunglasses.  Playing with different shapes, sizes and textures, her sunglasses have diamonds, chains, spikes and hair.  Every color in the book and more extreme than we could all imagine wearing.  And her hair is a whole other story.  She has stepped out with silver hair, black hair, white hair with reindeer antlers in them; blonde hair made into a big bow, pink hair, purple hair and the list goes on.  Her entire body is an accessory and she stops at no expense to complete her lavish look.

One thing I love about Lady Gaga’s Lavish Style is that she doesn’t care what anyone thinks!  She will step out for dinner in a bra, hot shorts, ripped up fish nets and sky high stilettos with a fur thrown over her shoulder.  Her openness to creativity allows designers around the world to express their art through her wardrobe.  She stand up for what she believes in; independence, fashion and beauty.  She is a true fashion icon and one thing is for sure, she always keeps us                                                                        guessing with her Lavish Style!

Paula Patton in Naeem Khan silver mini

Just like the Christmas carols we all love, silver and gold is all around us this time of the year!  I think it is fabulous when people completely over do it, especially around the holidays.  One way to stand out this holiday season is to put on some silver and gold.  And even though these two colors look nice on a Christmas tree together, I don’t suggest wearing them together.

Silver is showing up everywhere.  With the growing popularity of silver tones, be sure to know which shade works best on you.  Silver tends to look better on darker skin or someone with darker hair.  As a pale blonde, silver completely washes me out but I love it.  So a good way to incorporate silver into your wardrobe is to use it as an accent color.  Pairing a silver skirt with a black turtle neck can still give you that festive look because having the dark color near your face allows you to pull off wearing some silver without washing you out.  Using silver accessories is always another great option for people that don’t look their best in silver.  A pair of silver shoes, necklace, earring, bracelet or handbag can look spectacular with an emerald green or red cocktail dress this holiday season.

Let’s get glamorous with gold!  Gold is a little more versatile with different skin, hair and eye colors.  More people look better in gold but it is not quite as popular as silver.  Gold is a little bolder, so if gold is not worn correctly, it can look extremely tacky.  As always, be sure to get the right shade of gold for you!  When wearing gold, don’t go crazy with your accessories.  Gold is a statement in itself.  If you want to stand out, there are some reasonably priced gold sequin cocktail dresses that can look fabulous for your next holiday party.  Do a simple shoe and possibly no accessories when wearing an all sequin gold mini.  Gold is extremely glamorous but don’t be afraid, just put it on and wear it!

Whatever color you choose to wear, remember the devil is in the details.  Try on the whole ensemble before heading out for the night and make sure you have the right amount of silver and gold.  Sparkle like all those holiday lights under the mistletoe this holiday season in silver and gold!

Angelina Jolie in navy Romona Keveza

As the weather gets colder and winter approached, people generally tend to wear darker colors.  Black is the usual staple for a woman but even though it hides everything, it can be boring and looks too harsh on certain skin tones.  This season opt for a nice alternative, navy!  Navy is a little softer than black and looks nice on most skin tones and with most hair colors.  Navy is classy and romantic.  Depending on your event, you can pair navy with gold or silver accessories.  Silver will keep the look a little more youthful and gold will give a more mature regal look.  If you really want to step outside of the box, pair your navy dress or shirt with a red accessory.  Be careful when pairing navy with red so that you don’t look like the fourth of July.  When done right, navy and red can look stunning!  Many celebrities are catching on to this new trend.  Angelina Joli is known for wearing all black ensembles, but even she has embraced the “new black.”  After wearing two very serious all black outfits on the red carpet to promote her new movie In the Land of Blood and Honey, she stepped out in a stunning navy dress by Romona Keveza.  Fashion critics could not be happier to see that Angelina Joli wore navy!  She paired a simple silk chiffon gown with a nude peep-toe stiletto and diamond stud earrings.  Navy is still slimming but makes a more powerful statement with your fashion.  So put those black turtle necks aside and put on navy for your next event!

Milo Kunis in emerald

As the weather starts getting colder and the Holidays approach, piles of Holiday Party invitations will start rolling in.  This is the time of the year to wear something fun and sparkling.  A time to step outside of the box, throw on a pair of stilettos and finally get to wear that cute little party dress!  Whether you are attending a party or having one of your own, the key to dress success is organization.  Organize your schedule, your menu, and most importantly…your wardrobe!

Finding the perfect dress for you is important.  Everyone tends to wear black, especially during the winter months but stand out and wear a more vibrant color.  Yes black might be slimming but if the silhouette of the dress fits your body right, it can be just as flattering.  The bonus of wearing a color instead of black is that, not only will you look fabulous but you will stand out in the crowd.  If you are self conscience, wear the little black dress but pair it with a winter white feather bolero or a rocking red blazer!

Don’t miss out on the details!  When accessorizing this season, be ready to win them over with your attention to detail.  As a girl, there are a lot of things to pay attention to.  Your holiday hair is very important, so make you appointment in advance to insure your hair is looking lovely.  Also, this is the time of the year to spurge, so make a date with the girls to get a mani and pedi.  Last, pull out your most extravagant jewelry, handbag and shoes and jingle all night under the mistletoe.  After all the preparation, be sure to have fun this Holiday season and show your Holiday spirit in your perfect party dress!

Amber Heard in a red Elie Saab gown

Christmas is right around the corner and the color of the season is Red! We are seeing the leading ladies of Hollywood wear red to movie premiers, holiday parties, or for a night out on the town. There are different shades of red, so be sure to wear the right shade for your skin tone and hair color. If you have fair skin a coral red will look best. Very few fair skinned people look good in a true red but there are a few exceptions, like Gwen Stefani and Christina Aguilera. Everyone knows when your skin is tan, you have more options of red that will look good on you. So with medium toned skin you can pull-off true red or even pink and cranberry shades. Have fun with the red you wear but make sure it flatters your complexion and personality.

Kim Kardashian, Scarlet Johansson and Amber Heard are just a few big names that have been rocking red on the red carpet. Amber Heard really made her debut in red for The Rum Diary premier along co-star Johnny Depp. She is wearing a strapless silk chiffon Elie Saab couture gown and looks absolutely breathtaking! If done correct, like on Amber, red can be the epitome of glamour! Sometimes red is bold enough that little jewelry is needed to make a statement.

So put all the black dresses aside this holiday season and dare to wear red! If you are not courageous enough to be covered in red, just spice up a dark pea coat with a red scarf. Or have fun and wear red lipstick to your next dinner party or social event. No matter the case, everyone needs a little red in their life this Christmas, so take after our favorite celebrities and be a lady in red!

Sarah Palin on Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars season 13 finally is almost here! For those of you who are not familiar, Dancing with the Stars is a reality TV show that pairs a celebrity with a professional dancer in hopes of winning the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy. The range of celebrities chosen to dance is very vast. There has been race car drivers, Olympic gold mentalists, television hosts, actors, members of the military, reality stars and many more individuals who may or may not have ever danced before. Besides getting paid, getting in better shape and instant fame; one of the other perks of being on the show is wearing the fabulous costumes.

Over the years that Dancing with the Stars has been on, we have seen some elaborate eccentric clothing. Very minimal clothing on most of the woman, but none the less absolutely over the top! The costume designer, Randall Christensen, does a great job of matching the contestants’ personalities and particular dance routines to their costume design. With an unlimited budget, he creates one of a kind masterpieces. Anything from leopard, to lace, to completely covered in sequin; his creativity has no ceiling. For the Waltz, he might create a romantic chiffon flowing pastel dress that floats across the dance floor. For the Paso Doble, he might create a two piece lace and sequin sexy number. The more extravagant the better and he even does an excellent job of getting those men into some pretty racy costumes.

Designers around the world have been influences by the Dancing with the Stars phenomenon. Since the start of the show, Dancing with the Stars introduced many different elements to the average dress designer. Randall Christensen has dared to be different by incorporating more feathers and sexier silhouettes to his dress designs. Whether you agree or disagree with the amount of skin being shown on the show, the dresses have definitely been memorable! As the season 13 finally approaches, all the Dancing with the Stars fans are looking forward to seeing the Dancing with the Stars dresses!

Halle Berry in Elie Saab

When watching the red carpets or looking at your favorite stars in the latest US weekly, you probably don’t realize how many celebrities are wearing the designs of Elie Saab. Words that come to mind when I see an Elie Saab creations are… glamour, fame, spectacular, perfectly tailored dresses that are breathtaking on almost anyone that is blessed enough to wear one of his designs. Every girl wants to feel rich, classy and sexy and Elie Saab knows just how to do it!

Elie Saab was born in Lebanon in the 1960’s and knew at a young age he wanted to be a fashion designer. He stated teaching himself a lot of the techniques that he still uses today. His first clients were his sisters and neighborhood friends. Even as a young boy he was making a business out of his talent. Elie Saab has now dressed some of the most famous celebrities and royalty around the world. One of his first memorable designs was worn by Halle Berry when she won her first Oscar in 2002. He has went on to design dresses for Beyonce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Joli, Victoria Crown Princess of Sweden and many others.

His designs are unique and fabulous. Elie is known for paying close attention to detail and not being afraid of tons of sparkle, plunging necklines and brilliant colors! His fashion line has grown to be so successful that he decided to start branching out. Elie Saab now has a perfume, accessories, ready-to-wear, and of course, an Haute Couture line. The only down side to Elie Saab’s rise to fame is that the everyday consumer probably can’t afford his clothing. He is the essence of couture, using only the best fabrics and creating one of a kind designs. So if you hit the lottery and want to look and feel fabulous, Elie Saab is the designer you want to wear. There is no end to the talent that Elie Saab has, and anyone that loves fashion will keep admiring his breathtaking works of art. So the next time you are watching the red carpet, be sure to check out all the stars wearing the wonderful Elie Saabs spectacular designs!

J Lo's Fierce Fashion

J Lo is no stranger to setting fashion trends and lighting up red carpets. After her return to the entertainment world, J Lo has not disappointed! She has come back in full force with a fantastic figure and is not afraid to show it. She attributes many hours of dancing, chasing her twins around, and eating healthy to helping her get back in shape. She shows at any age that you can look fabulous and push the envelope of fashion.

This picture displays J Lo’s versatility and courageous fashion choices. Her confidence oozes in this sexy one piece nude Swarovski crystal studded jumpsuit. Despite her age, her attitude allows her to pull of this jumpsuit and she rocks it. The center picture is the definition of “Glam”! Jennifer Lopez, aka J. Lo, shows that she is not messing around! She looks luxurious in a fashion forward long sleeve mini, stone studded stilettos, and straight seductive hair. Her attention to detail completes the overall look at every red carpet event. Last, J Lo never misses an opportunity for change. She switches things up in this couture cut out evening gown. Done in an edgy shade of green, this dress on J Lo was sure to turn heads.

Everything Miss Jennifer Lopez wears shows her confidence, eye for fashion, and effortless beauty. Even after taking a break to start a family, she still knows just what to wear for each event. Every designer dud is perfectly tailored and accessorized to perfection. I guess if we had all the hair, makeup and stylists she has we would be on top of our game too! But Jenny from the block still keeps me guessing and I’m always impressed by each spectacular ensemble she decides to rock! She is a great example for young woman around the world to be sexy, confident and not afraid to try something different…especially fashion!

Anya Ayoung-Chee debus at NY Fashion Week

Before the start of Season 9 Project Runway, not many people knew of the talented Anya Ayoung-Chee. The beautiful Anya Ayoung-Chee was born into a family of seven brothers. She first stood out for her looks, winning Miss Trinidad and Tobago Universe 2008. She was one of the longest reining winners for Trinidad and Tobago, but she had more than pageants on her mind. Her love for ballet and art lead her in the direction of fashion design and her talent quickly outshined her outside beauty.

This exotic lady learned how to sew just months before entering the Project Runway competition. Picking up sewing techniques and fabric design quickly helped this aspiring fashion designer win Season 9 Project Runway! Her raw talent and eye for fashion forward designs won over the hearts of the ridged critical judges. Her love for Trinidad and Tobago influenced her choice of colors, fabrics and silhouettes. Tropical patterns on long flowing maxi dresses gave her collection something that stood out but was very wearable and appealing to the everyday woman.

Now with a $100,000 and many other endorsements from winning Project Runway, this island girl is pushing her passion into her designs. Her debut retail line is called Pilar and she said she wants her clothing line to be for the stylish and sexy woman. Unlike most people that sky rocket to the top, she is taking her time to perfect the line. Carefully choosing the right models and styling them to perfection, Anya has quite a bright future ahead of her! I am looking forward to see what Anya Ayoung-Chee determination and creativity can bring to the fashion world. This rare beauty’s success has just begun!

Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen at Paris Fashion Week

Alexander McQueen was one of the most eccentric, raw, provocative fashion designers that always thought outside of the box. After his death in 2010, his legacy of pushing the envelope has been passed on to fashion designer Sarah Burton. Sarah Burton is keeping Alexander McQueen’s dream alive! The fashion house is getting more attention than ever. Sarah went from once being Alexander’s assistant to being the creative director of Alexander McQueen’s entire collection.

Having the highest expectations to live up to, Sarah Burton is making a name for herself under the Alexander McQueen label. Both Alexander and Sarah are British and after his passing, Sarah first major piece of work was creating Princess Catherine of Cambridge’s wedding dress to Prince William. Sarah immediately became a house hold name around the world!

Sarah Burton has recently shown her 2012 Collection at Paris fashion week. Her designs held true to the Alexander McQueen style but with a touch of her own creativity. The collection was extremely detailed and interesting. It appeared that the designs had a futuristic elegance about them. Each model had an interesting head piece that matched their ensemble. Alexander McQueen would be proud of the impeccable tailoring that he was known for, which Sarah Burton paid close attention to when displaying her first collection as creative director.

Sarah is in high demand! She has worked with famous names such as Michelle Obama, Cake Blanchett, Lady Gaga and Gwyneth Paltrow. After her extraordinary show in Paris, the phones will be ringing off the hook. British Royalty and celebrities around the world are taking notice of Sarah Burton’s drama and extravagance that Alexander McQueen embodied in every show. She is coming out with a label of her own called “Costumes by Sarah” in the near future. Her talent speaks for itself and Alexander McQueen would expect nothing less than a lavish unconventional fashion show that she definitely brought to Paris fashion week! Congrats Sarah Burton and keep up those fabulous fashion shows!

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Jennifer Aniston in Kaufman Franco Long Sleeve Mini

Long sleeve minis have returned!  Some other fashion trends have come and gone but long sleeve minis are finally making their come back.  This look was made popular in the 70’s and 80’s but has come full circle in a fabulous way.  Designers are having fun with this fashion, making long sleeve minis sexy, sleek and fashion forward.  Jennifer Aniston stepped out in a long sleeve mini with a plunging neckline to the Elle magazine’s 18^th annual Women in Hollywood event in LA this past weekend and she is not alone!  The dress that Jennifer wore was originally designed to be a long gown but she had the designer, Kaufman Franco, cut it off to make a show stopping long sleeve mini.

Many celebrities have caught on to how much fun a long sleeve mini can be.  Kristin Cavallari, the new ambassador for Chinese Laundry, stepped out in a plain winter white long sleeve mini and looked stunning!  These women show us that we can be sexy and fashion forward even if we are covering up our arms.  The great part is that there is a long sleeve mini for any occasion.  There is the simple classic long sleeve mini or you can opt for the all beaded mini that is for a more extravagant night out.  Having fun with fashion is key, and I love to see designers and celebrities making this look attainable to the average consumer.

As popular as long sleeve minis are becoming, every girl needs one in her closet!  Have fun with your mini and pair it with a dramatic pair of stilettos or animal print boots.  And of course don’t forget your other accessories.  A Swarovski clutch paired with a plain mini can make a very stylish statement.   Be bold this season and step out in a sensational long sleeve mini for your next dinner date, prom or red carpet event!

Rachel Zoe "Fashion Matters"

For the few in the world that don’t know who Rachel Zoe, you will now!  She is a A-list Stylist, star of her own reality show “The Rachel Zoe Project”, collaborated with accessories maker Judith Leiber on a line of luxury bags, was the face of Samsung’s BlackJack cell phone national ad campaign, a New York times best seller for her book Style A to Zoe: The Art of Fashion, Beauty and Everything Glamour that was co-written by Rose Apodaca, and now she can add to her list of accomplishments….fashion designer!  She is debuting her new fashion line called Fashion Matters.  She was the pioneer of the “Boho Chic” look and you can definitely see that reflection in her debut clothing line.

At first glance, the collection reflects Rachel Zoe’s personal style.  It is a blend of neutral colors of oversized blouses, trousers, and maxi dresses.  She stated that she wanted her first collection to be “attainable couture.”  I don’t know what her idea of “attainable” is but I thought the prices were a little high for the middle class.  Not that I would expect anything less from someone that wears a fur coat around the house or full hair and makeup to give child birth, but that is what makes her fabulous!

Rachel Zoe is not going to stop here!  She plans on expanding her brand to accessories, shoes, apparel and even furniture.  This fashionista is on top of her game.  The fabrics, colors and styles she used in her first collection is a foreshadowing of a bright future ahead.  With her experience, great sense of style, intelligence and drive for success….Rachel Zoe is the next big thing!  The Rachel Zoe Collection is available at most higher end retailers like Neiman Marcus or Bloomingdales, so stop by and pick up your first piece of Fashion Matters!