Clothing Basics and Practical Information for Prom, Bridal, Career, and more
Have you ever wished that you had worn a different wedding dress, said “I do” somewhere else, or changed your hair for your wedding day? Here is the story of The Traveling Wedding Dress and how you can wear your wedding dress again! These are some of the reasons I decided to wear my wedding […]
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Moms (and Grandmothers), why is it so hard to find your Mother of the Bride (MOB) or Mother of the Groom (MOG) outfit? Here are a few tips to help pick out the perfect MOB/MOG wedding outfit: Color Does the Bride have a specific color in mind for you? Some brides like to have the […]
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Here is everything you need to know about Bridal Shoes for your big day! Timing Which came first, the wedding dress or bridal shoes? For long dresses, you should have your shoes before your final dress fitting to get the hem the right length. Most Brides select their wedding shoes after finding the perfect […]
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Congratulations, you are getting married! One of the first big purchases is your wedding dress. Your dress is a major part of the wedding. Many brides design their entire wedding around the dress. Some brides are even willing to break the bank and blow out the wedding budget for THE dress. A wedding dress […]
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There are many reasons to keep your wedding dress, preserved or displayed, you may want to hand it down to your daughter to wear on her big day, re-purpose as Christening Gown, or upcycle the gown into another outfit or accessories. Or, for totally different reasons you may want to “cash in” the value of […]
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Need help selecting the perfect dress to wear to a Wedding? You may already have the perfect outfit in your closet! My go-to dress as a Wedding Guest is solid color, or subtle print dresses, since they photograph beautifully. A colorful scarf or accessory with a simple solid color dress is another option. Avoid white […]
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A very common mistake when clothes shopping is the failure to perform a Sit Test. Failure to perform a Sit Test can result in an uncomfortable evening, last minute changes to your outfit or plans. Some of the worse case scenarios are split zippers, busted seams, and other wardrobe malfunctions that can ruin your event! […]
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Recently, I received this email from a customer wanting to re-purpose an existing dress for her wedding. Can I Bleach My Dress? I bought a prom dress from you in 2010, and I loved the way it looked and felt on me. It is 100% polyester, floor length, and beaded with a cinch at the […]
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Your Big Day, Not Theirs Remember this is your big day, not theirs. Do not expect your family and friends to spend their life-savings, an entire year’s vacation time, or post-pone major life events for your Wedding Day. Do not freak out if some one in your family or a friend gets engaged, married, has a […]
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Girls Night Out – Ultimate List for that Special Night Out to Avoid a Fashion Disaster
Continue ReadingFlower girl dresses can be expensive! Some of these darling dresses will cost as much as the grown-up bridesmaid dresses, especially at the big chain bridal shops. If you know when and where to shop, you can get a real bargain on flower girl dresses. First, it is important to know the best time to […]
Continue ReadingLess than a year ago I closed my dress shop, and I am very happy to still provide guidance & assistance with dress buying. Recently, a friend call to tell me that her Daughter is getting married. And, could I offer some advice for the Wedding Gown? Yes!
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