This is your absolute worst fashion nightmare. You are at a party or other social event - and some woman has the audacity, to come strutting in wearing the very same beautiful dress that you have on! Not only is it embarrassing - but she actually looks better than you in it. Not to worry. A man named Andrew Jones has come up with a new service called Dress Registry. It allows you to upload a photo of your dress, to see if other like photos have been registered for the same event. This way you can put an end to any possible awkward situations, such as being seated at the same table with your newly found fraternal twin. Can you imagine this?
This covers your dress only. So, pack an extra pair of heels in case someone comes in wearing your new $1000 Christian Louboutin hot pink satin pumps.
The 2009 Obama Inaugural Ball in Washington DC, probably will see heavy use of this service for sure. So, go ahead and register your dress now at: http://www.dressregistry.com/
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Some Bitch is Wearing My Dress!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Finding the Perfect Plus Size Prom Dress
By Henry Matthias
Being plus-sized it can be rather difficult to find clothing that both flatters and fits well. Formal clothing is no exception to the rule, such as in the case of plus size formal dresses. This is the case for anyone who has a larger than average size when it comes to any sort of clothing.
Prom is coming up and you might need to find that perfect plus size prom dress. The following are a few places that will allow you to find the best and most beautiful prom dress for the occasion.
Prom Dress Shop
A prom dress shop is the perfect location for anyone looking for a plus size prom dress. They carry a variety including styles such as gothic dresses, white prom dresses, lime green prom dresses, pink and fuschia prom dresses, royal blue and navy prom dresses, short formal gowns, prom jewelry and even orange prom dresses as well.
You also might be given a few tips as well so you can try to coordinate accessories and hair to that perfect plus size prom dress.
Rissy Roos
Have you ever heard of Rissy Roos? It is another fabulous choice for someone looking for a plus size prom dress. Regardless of your size, they strive on making fantasy a reality and ensure you find the perfect dress in a whole slew of sizes. They carry those brand name designers like BCBG, Bianca Nero, Sue Wong, Betsey Johnson, Jovani, and the Sean Collection as well as many more.
Serendipity Prom
Another choice for a plus size prom dress is the Serendipity Prom Company. They are an excellent option and always update their inventory to carry the most up to date and popular styles at reasonable prices.
They also offer celebrity dresses, prom shoes, and other accessories on top of carrying all this. A catalogue may come in handy if you'd like to see the designs before venturing out.
The prom is one of the most important nights to a young girl in high school. Not only do you want to look great but you want to feel good about yourself while doing it. The right dress might not be under your nose but if you search diligently you will find it and when you do, you will know.
If you are ever unsure about something a representative at the store is always willing to assist you. They will assist you with choosing the right styles and colors for your body.
Henry Matthias
Friday, January 2, 2009
Happy New Year! Happy Shopping!
For those of you who still have cash left - there are tons of sales on designer fashion. In this economic environment, fashion designers are being forced to reduce costs and reduce prices like everyone else. Chanel cut back and reduced their staff recently. This means that there are bargains galore out there, and saavy fashionistas will prevail.
Just pay a visit to your favorite designer's online site, and search the internet to compare prices. For example: Barney's is reducing their prices by up to 75 percent on designer shoes, handbags and other accessories! Visit Barney's fine site now and pick up your share.
Coogi Clothing - Upscale Urban Style
By Jon Khan
Coogi has produced an inspiring, unsurpassed standard of quality designer knitwear and clothing for over three decades. Founded by Jacky Taranto, Coogi's genesis started in Australia, its popularity expanded in Europe before making it to the New York fashion scene. Coogi clothing is undeniably distinctive. Formed for today's fashion savvy, Coogi clothing features lavish designs, bold colors and vibrant patterns that often include unusual knitting techniques and twisted yarn patterns. Like the consumer it represents, this clothing line is trend-setting and fashion-forward.
Jacky Taranto's force as a designer lies in his ability to work with textures and a broad range of fabrics, plus his strong sense of color makes his designs exceptional. Each Coogi garment is a highly distinctive expression of an expertise rooted in rich traditions yet reflective of a modern lifestyle. Coogi garments are quickly becoming collector's items. Each piece is individually crafted to represent an original work of art. The company's products have evolved over the years offering an extensive product range including men's, women's and children's knitwear and clothing
Coogi has built an extremely successful international market, exporting garments to over 25 countries. Its clothing line is receiving unequaled international acclaim for its original designs, timeless beauty, and distinctiveness. Each garment reflects a passion for artistic distinction and knitting precision. The company is a modern master of crafted clothing. Add to that mix a dedication to detail and quality and you have a tough brand to beat. It's no surprise that the brand is so popular since they continually strive to bring unique, quality merchandise to the marketplace. In short, Coogi is the epitome of luxury urban brand for the discriminating upscale urban consumer.
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Thursday, January 1, 2009
The President-Elect - The Image of Success
By Ann Skidmore
Have you noticed how Mr. Obama's every actions, words, clothes, ties (and colour of his ties) has been discussed in newspapers, radio reports and by TV journalists? Is it any wonder given we live in an age where we are surrounded, bombarded even, by visual images from large advertising hoardings to the tiny images on our mobile phones. Politicians are now as famous as film stars, actors and sports personalities.
Therefore it is no surprise that part of Mr Obama's bid for the White House incorporated an instinctive, confident and yet comfortable ease in knowing how to dress for success.
Why does his image matter? Well we all need to manage our appearance because it gives off a visual statement about our personality and what is important to us. Our image demonstrates how confident we feel about ourselves and also can give or take away credibility and gravitas. We have 30 seconds to make a first impression and that first impression can last up to 15 years or up to 8 years for a President.
At 6ft 1 ½ and being slender in build Mr. Obama could be a natural model who looks as good in elegant black suits as he does in his smart casual attire (the latter he adopts particularly when he is meeting children). His approach to his presidency was that of a new recruit applying for a new job. He paid attention to his communication skills, his qualifications (again written about at length) and he paid particular attention to his personal image (his manners, grooming and clothes). He knew it wasn't a strictly conventional 'job hire' however it was a 'job hire' nonetheless with millions of votes at stake. So a key message for everyone - men and women alike is that we should always think carefully about what we wear for our jobs for the simple reason that when we feel comfortable with what we are wearing we will look, sound and feel more confident and positive. This then creates the impact of others having confidence in us.
Back to Mr. Obama as a role model for a great 30 second impact. He appears to have an innate flair for knowing how to wear a suit. Mr. Obama has covered miles and miles across the USA delivering speeches, presentations and interviews and appears to have rarely put a foot wrong in how he presented himself. He instinctively knows when to wear a crisp white shirt which somehow retained its crispness and brightness from the morning press briefing to a final meeting at the end of an increasingly busy day. He seemed to also instinctively know when to wear his tie and when to take it off depending on the meeting and the company he was keeping at that time. He has been seen in navy blue and black suits which is different from the more conventional political choice of dark grey suits that other politicians tend to be seen wearing. Black is a more edgy 'on trend' colour which appeals to younger voters. Black as a colour also means 'I can be trusted in difficult times', it is not an extravagant colour.
Not only does Mr. Obama dress for success he looks entirely comfortable in his suits and smart casual attire. That is something all gentlemen might envy when they are wearing trousers too tight, jackets which are badly fitting or a tie which says more about the tie than about the guy. Have you ever remembered a man's tie but not what he spoke about? This is because some men don't realise the importance of wearing clothes that:
* complement their colouring
* balance their build, scale and proportions
* fit with their personality
* are appropriate for the occasion be it business or social
* are up to date and current
Surely Mr. Obama ticks all the above boxes? His clothes are a reinforcement to his message which appears to come across of something like 'trust me I am comfortable, I feel comfortable and all will be well', this was delivered in his acceptance speech so if he were to be asked 'Mr President-Elect can we all be as comfortable as you are in your clothes?', he would surely say 'yes we can'!
Ann Skidmore is a Corporate Image, Style and Colour Consultant with Colour Me Beautiful, based in Staffordshire (UK).
http://www.annskidmorecmb.co.uk
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