Nothing says summer like a pretty sundress! Why not give your loved one a pretty dress to wear for this summer’s BBQs and pool side parties? Sure you can give her the basic white eyelet dress but why not think out of the box and choose something in shades of yellow? Yellow is the colour for summer this year, you’ll see this shade on shoes, handbags and accessories and these two pretty dresses are sure to brighten her day.
This gorgeously girly Max & Cleo Pleated Ruffle Wrap Dress would be perfect to wear to a swanky poolside cocktail party. The …read more

This sleeveless ruffled short yellow dress reminds me of one of the tops I featured recently in House of Fraser’s 2008 Yasmin Le Bon collection.  It also has that 80s vibe going on, with the super bright color and the wide belt.

Yellow, ruffles, and retro 80s are all *in* this season.  The dress is on sale right now for less than $50. Wear it with this oversized glossy black handbag, also on sale, and under $30!

(I say “oversized,” but there’s really no such thing when it comes to handbags, is there?)  Buy both the cute yellow dress and the black trendy handbag when …read more

I found a store that sells regular and plus size dresses up to size 20 to the general public for wholesale prices!  It’s called Buy in America.  Here’s a cute and trendy dress from their site:

Not only is it wholesale, it’s also on sale right now for about $30!!  The chiffon wrap is sold separately.  They ship worldwide.  See their women’s clothing clearance page, too.
Photo Courtesy of Buy in America

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Did you know that Easter is on March 23rd this year?  Not mid-April, not even early April, but March!!  Time to go dress shopping.  I went through my recent posts and picked out some dresses you might like for Easter…

Pretty yellow brocade dress in casual style and rich fabric, from shopbop.
Pink dress with low neck and chic design, from Arden B.
Betsey Johnson dress in yellow with cut-outs, from Revolve Clothing.
Emilio Pucci sixties style dress with floral print, from Bergdorf Goodman.
Formal robins-egg-blue dress by Alexia Admor, from BlueFly.

Photos Courtesy of shopbop, Arden B, Revolve Clothing, Bergdorf Goodman, and BlueFly

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Short in the front and long in the back, this halter dress by La Femme shows off your legs while giving you the elegance of a longer gown.  I love the multiple satin bands around the middle which end in the bow.

It’s available in gold and a variety of other colors (including white, which isn’t shown).

Get it at Prom Girl, which ships worldwide.  They have a great Prom Tips section on their site, too, and much of the advice could apply to other formal events or nice outings, as well.  If you’re looking for a bargain, see their sale page.  If you’re …read more

I’m seeing a lot of yellow in this season’s catalogues.  This dress by Scala incorporates that color theme while the design has a style all its own.

It looks nice in the blue and the red as well, but I think the yellow dress with blue accents is the prettiest of all the color choices.
This dress is available at Best Prom Dresses, which ships worldwide.  See their celebrity style dress page, too, where you can buy dresses that are the same or similar to those seen on your favorite television or movie star.
Photo Courtesy of Best Prom Dresses

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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.

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I think this organza and satin dress would look stunning on a brunette or someone with an olive skintone:

Here’s a closer look at the bodice:

(Sorry, that’s the highest zoom I could get.)  It’s available at eternitystore.com, which specializes in modest dresses.  But if you’re not in the market for modest, don’t let the label turn you off to the dress — it’s just as pretty as any of the dresses you’d find at a prom-specific store, and it’s a lot cheaper than most of those prom stores — compare at an average of $300 or more for prom-specific sites and $160 for …read more

The cut of this pretty brocade dress is casual, but the fabric is rich, giving the whole thing a unique contrast and beauty.

Here’s a closer look at the metallic fabric:

Purchase this at shopbop, which ships worldwide.  Visit their sale page, too.

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