ELIE SAAB FALL 2013 HAUTE COUTURE COLLECTION

Elie Saab Fall Haute Couture – For his fall 2013 haute couture collection, Elie Saab opened with a fiery section of ruby-red gowns covered in carmine sequins. The rest of the color palette focused on jewel toned hues as well with a procession of emerald-green, amber and sapphire blue making its way on the runway. The womanly silhouettes glitter with shapes that accentuate the waist-line while gowns are draped in chiffon. Romantic as ever, the Elie Saab bride closed the show with three bridesmaids in tow, wearing a silver wedding dress evoking the light of the moon.view more

Bright Eyes – Jeff Tse shares his latest work focusing on black and white beauty looks. Model Laine (S Models) impresses with bright eyeshadow courtesy of makeup artist Gilbert and voluminous hair by Shalom in the studio snaps. view more

Celia – Photographer Mackenzie Duncan captures Brazilian stunner Celia Becker in a beauty shoot that focuses on makeup looks perfect for any season. The brunettemodel wears red lips, full eyelashes and blue eyeshadow courtesy of hair and makeup artist Ingeborg. Celia’s romantic A-Line Prom Dress gets paired with a cut-out mask and roses for a cool, seductive vibe in these shots featured exclusively on FGR.view more

A-line One Shoulder Beaded Chiffon Cocktail Dress

Backless Prom Dresses

Silhouette: A-line 

Neckline: One Shoulder 

Waist: Empire 

Hemline/Train: Short/Mini 

Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 

Embellishments: Appliques, Pleats 

Fabric: Tencel 

Built-In Bra: Yes 

Fully Lined: Yes 

Shown Color: Purple, Pink, Navy Blue, Greenish blue 

Body Shape: Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Rectangle 

Occasion: Prom, Cocktail, Homecoming 

Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

NEON GREEN AND WHITE

Chic Sweetheart Floor-Length A-Line Stars Prom Dress

Sweetheart Prom Dresses

Silhouette: A-Line

Train: Sweep/Brush

Embellishment: Beading

Hemline: Floor-Length

Neckline: Sweetheart

Sleeve Length: Sleeveless

Waist: Empire

Back Details: Zipper-up

Body Shape: All Sizes

Occasion: Prom

Style: Classic, Timeless

Fully Lined: Yes

Built-in Bra: Yes

Petticoat: No

We spotted cool neon green and wintry whites all over the spring runways and the red carpet! While we adore these colors on their own, the combination of the two of them makes us even more excited. It's so incredibly chic to pair a neutral with a bold pop of color. Here's how to style the shades for work and play.

1

For the office

A neon dress may be a little too crazy for an office setting, so keep your main ensemble simple with a sophisticated white dress, and add pops of neon green in your accessories. Subtle, yet super stylish.

Miss Selfridge Embossed Skater Dress $68, Giuseppe Zanotti Contrast Neon-Pastel Sandals $682, Betsey Johnson Be My One Only Later Tote $103

2

For date night

Show your man you mean business with a sexy neon green dress and sky-high heels. Just make sure your footwear isn't as colorful, or you'll look like a neon clown!

Herve Leger Bandage Dress $995, Judyann Colorblock Platform Sandals $109, Nine West Le Club Clutch$50

3

For girls' night out

Love LBDs? Try a LWD — or "little white dress" — for a night out with your best friends. Fun neon pumps will make your outfit that much more of an eye-catching look.

dELiA's Lace Shine Dress $30, Shoe Republic Green Gavin Pumps $55, Dorothy Perkins Neon Drop Earrings$12

4

For a lazy afternoon

No need to go all out for a cozy afternoon inside. A comfy sweatshirt, your favorite pair of jeans and neon green sneakers will do!

Topshop MOTO Boyfriend Jeans $84, AllSaints Ridley Sweatshirt $115, PF Flyers Center Lo Neon Sneakers$50

5

For the weekend

There's nothing we love more than colored denim, especially in a neon for summer! Throw a flowy white top on and a cute pair of sandals, and you're ready for Saturday brunch!

There was a definite theme for Kim Kardashian's weekend baby shower. Mom Kris Jenner and sisters Kendall Jenner, Khloé Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian all dressed as "garden goddesses," a source told US Weekly.

The fête at a Kardashian friend's Beverly Hills home featured a who's who list of celebs — includingAmerica's Got Talent judge Mel B., celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson, Kimberly Stewart, Nicole Richie and Kelly Osbourne.

As for Kim? She struck an ethereal pose in a flowy Lanvin gown.

It seems like Kim has finally found the "sweet spot" when it comes to her pregnancy style. The 32-year-old reality star has faced relentless criticism over her fashion choices — so much that her sister, Khloé Kardashian, wrote her a heartfelt letter to reassure her.

"Kim, you may be one of the strongest people I know," Khloé wrote in the email to Kim. "I have no idea how you endure such abuse but still smile and shine everyday! I commend you for not putting your head down and going into hiding like so many would. You live your life and you try to make the best out of a tough situation."

The only thing we wish Kim would change about her pregnancy style? Her love of high heels. She's talked at length about her aversion to flats, but her swollen feet make wearing heels just look painful.

And it might be dangerous to her health, too.

"Women in pregnancy retain fluid like crazy, so heels are a disaster and arches often fall," integrative physician and gynecologist Sara Gottfried, MD, OB/GYN, author of The Hormone Cure, told SheKnows. "Take care of your feet and dump the Choos, Kim."

We don't know if she'll take that advice, but we do know one thing for sure: She's excited about becoming a mom in a few weeks.

"I'm so excited we're having a girl," Kim said on Keeping Up With the Kardashians. "Like, who doesn't want a girl? They're the best. And I know that's what Kanye has always wanted. He wanted a little girl."

Pink Beaded One Shoulder Sheath Evening Dress

One Shoulder Prom Dresses

Fabric: Organza + Chiffon + Satin

Style: A-line style, high waist, semi-sheer lace embroidery, ruched bodice, floor-length

Washing: Hand wash/dry clean separately, hang dry, iron at low temperature, no chlorine bleaching, less than 10 minutes soak time

Length/cm: 137

Floaty, fluttery and flattering, this floor length dress gets its soft movement from delicately shirred crinkled silky chiffon and satin fabric.

Features semi-sheer lace embroidery shoulder and ruched bodice, adding the alluring detail. This dress is perfect for your evening party or other formal occasion.

WE'RE OBSESSED!

The Importance of a Good Wedding Photographer

Gray Beaded Cowl Neck Sheath Long Evening Dress

Corset Prom Dresses

Fabric: Compound fabric + Organza + Satin + Knitted fabric

Style: Sheath style, high waist, cowl neck, bead embellished to neckline, pleated waist

Washing: Hand wash/dry clean separately, hang dry, iron at low temperature, no chlorine bleaching, less than 10 minutes soak time

Length/cm: 137

This evening dress features cowl styling with inserted beaded necklace neck, designed with gathered pleat in side waist.

The wrap style will show your perfect figure in good way. Add the alluring details like sexy V-neck open back and cross pleat.

This elegant floor-length dress is all that an evening magical dress should be.

When considering your wedding budget I would highly recommend spending a little more on your photographer. You will have these pictures forever so you want someone who is experienced and knowledgable. They don’t necessarily need a photography degree, but make sure to research them and look up their past weddings. Ask for an example album at your meeting with them. Make sure not all of their photos are the same. You don’t want to just have the cookie cutter wedding photos. You want unique photos that really represent you and your fiance as a couple.

I just got married and I had two photographers at my wedding. They have more of a photojournalism style, and it’s a husband and wife team. The wife does all of the posed photos and the husband does the candid shots. They were so much fun! We used the whole grounds of the venue and went out to take more photos when the sun was setting to get better views. I loved the shots they got and am so excited to have these photos to remember our special day!

The average budget for wedding photography is $1800-$2500 if you want someone all day. Sometimes they will include prints or other offers or just give you a cd of all of the photos that you can print at your own cost. Most of the time making the prints yourself will save you a lot of money. If you print on the luster or matte finish that is what the photographers will use. The photos look fabulous and won’t break the bank.

Remember, your wedding photos are the memories captured at your wedding that will last a lifetime!  If you live in the Portland area and are looking for a great wedding photographer, check out David Barss Photography, Charlotte’s Weddings Preferred Wedding Photographer.  And if you really want to capture every minute of your special day, Hybrid Moon Video Productions can help make the perfect wedding video, so you can relive your wedding day whenever you want. 

Happy planning!!

Ruched Scoop A-Line Pink Tencel Evening Dress

Silhouette: A-line 
Neckline: Scoop 
Waist: Empire 
Hemline/Train: Floor Length 
Sleeve Length: Cap Sleeve 
Embellishments: Beading, Ruching/Pleated, Rhinestone 
Fabric: Tencel 
Built-In Bra: Yes 
Fully Lined: Yes 
Shown Color: Pink 
Body Shape: Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Misses 
Occasion: Prom, Evening 
Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

Prom Dresses with sleeves

Ed Hardy book signings inked for Book Soup, La Luz de Jesus Gallery 

Outfit of the Day: Denim Cool

Bow Tie Strapless Long Mesh Bandeau Prom / Evening Dress

Backless Prom Dresses

Fabric:    Compound fabric

Style:      Sheath style, sleeveless, bow tie front , open back, mesh overlayed, floor-length

Washing: Hand wash/dry clean separately, hang dry, iron at low temperature, no chlorine bleaching, less than 10 minutes soak time

Layer: 4

This sweet evening dress is crafted in compound fabric with contrast mesh, designed with cute bow tie waist front. Add some alluring details like mesh overlayed through dress and sexy open back, showing your cute and elegant look in good way. It is all that an evening magical dress should be. Matched with a exquisite necklace would be great.

This afternoon I wanted to share with you a look I wore last Saturday to a family BBQ. It’s been over a week but I figured better late than never, right?

I also wanted to mention that I am going to be uploading a new video on my Youtube channel every Tuesday and Friday. Hopefully I can squeeze two VLOGS too. I’m trying to organize myself a little better so I can have a set schedule you guys can rely on since I know Youtube sometimes doesn’t update everyone with my new videos.

Oh and since I got a lot of good feedback on my last blog makeup review, I will also be doing more of those here. Any advice on how I can improve my reviews I would really appreciate. Thank you guys! XO

Rock My Look:

Mom’s vintage Levi’s jacket. (Thank you Mami!)

Target dress. It’s also reversible, it has white and yellow stripes on the other side. (Similar from Target)

Zara booties. (old)

Forever 21 necklace.(Old) How cute is this owl necklace though?!

Lodis handbag (c/o)

Michael Kors watch

Ruched Scoop A-Line Pink Tencel Evening Dress

Princess Prom Dresses

Silhouette: A-line 

Neckline: Scoop 

Waist: Empire 

Hemline/Train: Floor Length 

Sleeve Length: Cap Sleeve 

Embellishments: Beading, Ruching/Pleated, Rhinestone 

Fabric: Tencel 

Built-In Bra: Yes 

Fully Lined: Yes 

Shown Color: Pink 

Body Shape: Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Misses 

Occasion: Prom, Evening 

Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

EARN YOUR STRIPES. 

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Beaded Slit Front Sweetheart Blue A-Line Chiffon Plus Size Dress

Plus Size Prom Dresses

Silhouette: A-Line 

Neckline: Sweetheart 

Waist: Empire

Hemline/Train: Floor-length 

Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 

Embellishments: Beading,Ruching 

Fully Lined: Yes 

Built-In Bra: Yes 

Fabric: Chiffon 

Shown Color: Blue 

Body Shape: Plus Sizes 

Occasion: Prom, Formal Evening 

Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

Plus Size Chart

Plus Size	16W		18W		20W		22W		24W		26W
	inch	cm	inch	cm	inch	cm	inch	cm	inch	cm	inch	cm
Bust	43	109	45	114	47	119	49	124	51	130	53	135
Waist	36 ¼	92	38 ½	98	40 ¾	104	43	109	45 ¼	115	47 ½	121
Hips	45 ½	116	47 ½	121	49 ½	126	51 ½	131	53 ½	136	55 ½	141
Hollow to Floor	61	155	61	155	61	155	61	155	61	155	61	155

Check out these street style pictures for fashion inspiration! … 2013 : Street Style.Look!

Taffeta One Shoulder Ruching Column Burgundy Prom / Cocktail Dress

Petite Prom Dresses

Ruching is a gather of fabric, pleating and ruffling. Ruching from dress top to bottom, or just ruched around the waist, ruching dress can fatter your figure and draw the eyes from people and make you the center of the crowd. Ruching has been one of the current fashion trends. It is favored by experts of women dress designers. 

Silhouette: Column 

Neckline: One Shoulder 

Waist: Empire 

Hemline/Train: Knee Length 

Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 

Embellishments: Flower, Ruching 

Fabric: Taffeta 

Built-In Bra: Yes 

Fully Lined: Yes 

Shown Color: Burgundy 

Body Shape: Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Misses 

Occasion: Prom, Cocktail 

Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

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