Skanky Prom Gowns: Definitely Not Mom-Approved

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Prom season is here! Magazines, websites and well-meaning-but-crazy family members have been preparing girls for this magical dance for years, ensuring that prom is second only to a wedding in terms of a young woman's self-worth. How exciting!

Such a grand occasion calls for just the right dress -- something classy yet memorable, unique but age appropriate. Unfortunately, the prom dresses websites we've researched have terrible grammar and cater only to future escorts who have crackwhores for moms. Where are the pastel cupcake dresses fromFootloose or the black taffeta number that bothBrenda and Kelly wore on Beverly Hills 90210? But perhaps we're jaded and aren't seeing these gowns with clear eyes. Maybe we need a dose of reality from someone who's lived through two tantrum-prone girls clamoring to grow up too fast.

Enter our mother Marsha, a corn-fed Ohioan with good taste and solid Midwestern values. We showed Mom a few dresses and asked if we could wear them to prom. Boy, did she

 1. Sherri Hill Short Dress 2900

Site description: "This Sexy Dress showcases a sweetheart neckline and an incredibly fitted corset with exposed boning. Intricate Stones on Bodice sparkle unbelievably! This Sherri Hill Dress 2900 is fabulous for a New Years Dress, Party Dress, or Social Occasion Dress. Complete this look with Fierce Bracelets, a Cocktail Ring, and Sexy Heels. $850."

 [All dress descriptions are directly from the website and have not been edited.]

Our take: It's a bit tiny, but we think it's got a little more potential than the next few dresses. Besides, shiny black film strips and colorful rhinestones suit our personality.

Mom's take: Dear God. [Dramatic pause]Allison, it looks hoochie. Look how far it goes up!

Are we allowed to wear it to prom? No.

2. Jasz Couture Dress 4701

Site description: "Shopping for the perfect Little Black Dress? Look no further than this Jasz Couture Dress 4701. This Sexy Dress showcases an intricately beaded sweetheart neckline, fitted silhouette, and side midriff cutouts embellished with rhinestones. Accessorize this Dress with Rhinestone Earrings, a Statement Cuff, and Black Heels. This Black Dress is fantastic for a Homecoming Dress, Winter Formal Dresses, or Social Occasion Dress. 2012 Jasz Couture Homecoming Dresses. $258."

Our take: "Sexy" means leaving a little to the imagination, right? That's exactly what this dress does, as the side straps show off our supple tanned flesh without being too revealing.

Mom's take: Maybe if it wasn't cut out on the sides. I don't think the back is that bad, though. They sure wear goofy stuff to prom now.

Are we allowed to wear it to prom? No.

3. Short Form-Fitting Black Dress

Site description: "Short sheer black dress. $49."

Our take: This basic tank dress has a great shape. It looks a little like a wetsuit, and classy leather circles are hiding the boobs. Plus it's rated four out of five crowns and is only $49 onpromgirl.com. Cheap!

Mom's take: That looks like Spanx! Cripes, it's even too tight for her, look at her hips! There are no redeeming qualities on this one.

Are we allowed to wear it to prom? No. 

If you dare your mother don’t approve these kinds of prom dresses recommend above, maybe you can choose a little conservative one. This Strapless Sweetheart Beaded Tulle Ball Gown prom / EveningDress having this year popular color-blue and what’s more, exactitude’s ball gown with floor length surely meet your mother’s heart and won’t out of the fashion trends.

Traditional Style Wedding Dresses

It is not difficult to find that the focus of a wedding ceremony always is the wedding dresses of the bride no matter in which country. The style of wedding dresses is a hot topic forever. However, in the age of fashion more and more couples would like to choose wedding dresses that designed in a traditional style.

Although more and more bridal gowns and dresses are being designed with the modern idea which makes the brides seem to be more fashion, there is a trend that there are also countless girl would like to show traditional clothing culture of wedding dresses in their wedding by wearing traditional style wedding dresses. Why traditional styles still are so popular today? Why there are a lot of brides tend to chose traditional style wedding dresses instead of fashion style wedding dresses? We can find the reason from our traditional culture.

As a kind of culture of daily life of human beings, the wedding ceremony also has its own history. And at the same time, the styles of wedding dresses are the manifestations of the wedding culture. Although wedding ceremony have been regarded as one of most significant events in human beings’ lives, in many years ago, there were no wedding dresses even non traditional wedding gowns in many countries. And Africa is one of the typical countries that have no wedding dresses in the wedding ceremonies. At that time, many African tend to dress their most beautiful clothes in their wedding ceremonies. Many people may think that it is because the standard of their lives was much lower than today. As a consequence, people at that time cannot afford an especial dress for their wedding ceremonies. Of course, the development of economy did make difference on the development of clothing culture. But there are still many other factors that make influence on that of clothing culture. With the development of the economy and society, the improved life standard had changed people’s views on wedding dresses. Only when there is a need for doing something, people will try their best to make it. So after a long time, Africans try their best to improve their design on wedding gowns. Consequently, like many other traditional wedding gowns, African traditional wedding gowns as one kind of traditional style wedding dresses become trendy.

These popular traditional wedding dresses combine the traditional culture of each place and the modern idea on fashion. All of them have their own story and the designers of them try their best to show their stories in their designs. Many couples who choose it want to express their love for tradition by showing traditional wedding dresses. In addition, couples who chose such type of traditional style wedding dresses also want to continue the story of love by showing elegant wedding dresses or vintage wedding dresses. It is what the designers of wedding dresses want to see.

What do you think of traditional culture and the combination of fashion and tradition? Do you like to make your wedding to be a traditional one? After learning more about traditional culture of wedding ceremony and wedding dresses designs, you will know what traditional style wedding dresses attract people most.

Neil and Stripes clothes in 2013 fashion

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Ok girls whether you like it or not, you have to forget the classic way of getting your nails done! Choosing a color and simply painting your nails is out of style. If you want to follow season’s hottest trends you have to be as creative as possible and try many other ways that nail designs come up with.

Of course, for a successful result you need some skills but don’t worry about it because with some practice you will definitely learn how to reach perfection. In fact, you can start with comparably simple forms of nail art. For example you can pick a base color and then make small dotes on it with a contrasting color. You can also try geometrical shapes with the use of a tape.

Nair art is exciting because has no restriction, you can design your nails the way you want without worrying about any detail as there is no wrong or right.

Stripes clothes

Designers introduced their new collections with stripes for summer 2013. Here you can see extended cuts, black and white palette which are the hot trend of summer 2013.

If you are not for top-to-toe stripes or consider them intimidating, then you are advised to wear various accessories with stripes. Bold bracelets and anklets from Moscino or a nice bag with stripes from Dolce and Gabbana are worth mentioning.

There are many tips for wearing stripes in summer 2013. It’s not obligatory to wear the trend ofstraight lines. You may also opt for long, crooked stripes and extremely bright designs.

What refers to regatta stripes, they give a juvenile and vigorous touch to summer 2013 trend.

If you are for vertical stripes, then you will have a unique chance to make your body look long. Moreover, in case you want to achieve a total slim figure, you have to wear vertical stripes from your head to toe.

Thus, you may find quite various types of stripes, from thin to bold, and suit them to your personal taste.

One of the advantages of the stripe trend is that you may make a great choice. It makes no difference whether you are for classic, preppy or boho-chic styles. You will always be able to find your perfect style.

To catch the fashion, you need to pay more attention to feel them.

Mysterious wedding in Africa

There are some mysterious aspects In the traditional wedding. They contain a kind of beauty with "Old World", as a result, we are deeply attracted by them. However, the modern African young couples tend to this kind of wedding ceremony with a combination of traditional and modern western mode, thereby it will creat a unique expressions of love and commitment.

The combination of two different cultures has produced a marathon wedding for two days.

Traditional wedding is usually held in the second day. A traditional “Sotho” wedding will begin after the bride arrives to the groom's house early in the morning. Female members in the groom’s family will welcome the bride at home. At the same time, the female members also will give the bride some newly-married suggestions, such as: How to run their home keep house? How to be loyal to her husband? And she can't complain after visiting her parental home, etc. In spite of these suggestions is a bit outdated, but they will pass on an important message: The female is the center and the strength of the family, her responsibility is to unite the whole family up and down.

Next, the bride will wear the traditional “Sotho” dress, including a light blue dress, then wear a "doek" and a small scarf cover on the shoulders. She is not allowed to make-up. Then, the female members of the groom's family will sing and dance around her. At the same time, the bride also must get a stir in a pot with the burning raging fire, which means that she would be a good wife and a good cook. She will walk two laps around the house, next, a male member of the groom's family will give the bride a sheep as a gift, the bride must touch the sheep that means she is willing to accept the gift, however, she must keep silent in the whole process. While the bride is walking the third lap around the house, her mother-in-law will welcome her and give her advice again at the gate. After that, the sheep will be killed in order to worship the ancestors. Then the whole family will sit around for eating family reunion dinner.

   Actually, now in Africa, wedding dresses are free if they don’t choose a custom wedding, so the bride can pick the dreaming wedding dresses she is fond of. Or in a custom wedding the bride should wear the clothes which custom need, after finishing the etiquette above, she is allowed to wear the ideal wedding dresses, no matter Vitange wedding dresses or Simple wedding dresses.

At the later time of the same day, wedding banquet will start, the wedding atmosphere is very lively, and there is no guest list, so there will be a lot of strangers who will appear on the wedding banquet. As soon as the bride and groom arrive at the wedding site, the banquet will be surrounded by the singing and dancing people, the sincere blessing will be given to the new couples . For many newlyweds in Africa, this is a very good way to end the wedding, this approach allows them adopt more western way of celebration while keeping the traditional ways.

2013 Summer Fashion

On Safari

One can easily see how the designers are influenced by safari fashion while creating the latest trends. Their collections are inspired with enterprising spirits and exoticism.

Summer 2013 Safari Fashion Trend is a perfect choice for those who seek for a womanlike and mysterious look. You will certainly look like a desert queen, expressing wilderness and softness at the same time.

If you want to know much about this safari trend, read the following important tips.

Accessories for Summer 2013

For a complete look you should draw your attention to the right alternatives of accessories. They may be daring or modest, affluent or delicate. You can add to your outfits jewels, shoes and bags. To make your safari look ideal apply bracelets, sandals, sunglasses or scarves.

Rock the Michael Kors Gia Clutch This Summer

There are plenty of warm summer nights that can lure you out of your swimsuit and into a party frock. With your closet full of sundresses, flip flops, and bright crossbodys you may not have the greatest bag to go with your evening ensemble (and no, you can’t use your straw beach tote). The perfect purse, Michael Kors’ Gia Clutch, is covered in studs and golden hardware and even includes a wristlet strap so you can slide it on and dance the night away. Golden tones are perfect for the summertime and the intensity of the metal can carry you well into the cooler months. The Gia features metallic leather, logo engraved magnetic lock closure, and interior pocket. So you’ll know you look good while you’re sitting there sipping your piña colada. .

Elegant Princess Wedding Dresses
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Finding the perfect wedding dress, no small feat, especially since it is the most important dress you will never wear! Once you start shopping for clothes the seemingly infinite possibilities is overwhelming, especially if you are a picky bride. But do not think that shopping for your wedding dress, you feel the pressure, especially at your fingertips with this guide. Whether you want to see the traditional, modern, elegant, charming, you are the best of the classic dress for the bride to find the picky to find here.

Decorate your Wedding

On Flowers

Happy Independence Day! We let today's patriotic palette inspire a few bouquet options that would be quite fitting for a summer wedding around the Fourth of July. Which hue would you choose: red, white, or blue?

Vibrant Bouquet

Browse red bouquet options in various styles and blooms.

This voluptuous clutch of riotous red roses and ranunculus is gathered together in a crisp, box-pleated ribbon

Modern Bouquet

A bouquet of red, pink, and orange ranunculus is topped with a single tiny golden bee for a personal touch.

Rustic Bouquet

The combination of olive branches, seeded eucalyptus, red dahlias, orange zinnias, and red celosia creates a romantic yet casual look.

On Getting Ready Songs 

Whether you prep for your big day at home or at your venue, a proper soundtrack (along with bobby pins, hair spray, and double-stick tape) is an essential part to the getting-ready process. So here are our favorite songs to put you and your bridal party in a happy mood before you walk the aisle. Extra points if you use a hairbrush as a microphone.

"Chapel of Love" - The Dixie Cups

It could be the most no-duh getting ready song ever, thanks to lyrics like "Gee, I really love you, and we're gonna get married." For a faster-paced doo-wop update, download Bette Midler's version.

"Countdown" - Beyonce

Queen Bey has written her fair share of breakup anthems, but this syncopated jam is all about being gleefully in love. And she samples Boyz II Men! Nothing not to like here.

"I Love You Always Forever" - Donna Lewis

This sugar-coated throwback—is it okay to call a song from 1996 a throwback?!— is totally irresistible, because, well, come on, you still know every single word.

"Marry You" - Bruno Mars

Consider it the guy version of "Chapel of Love": a joyous pre-aisle-walking song expertly sung by the slick Hawaiian crooner.

Which Color Style Do You Like On Your Wedding?

Wedding Color Inspiration: Yellow

People either LOVE or hate yellow. I happen to be a lover. Yellow is the color of the sun, of gold, of daffodils—one of my all-time favorite blooms—and many, many other yummy things. I love to use yellow as a wedding color, so when photographer Burcu Avsar and artist and stylist Helen Quinn recently shared their new photographic color study with me, I immediately wanted to share it with YOU.

I often pair yellow with gray. It cuts the saccharine sweetness, and these stunning images, shot at the Bellocq Tea Atelier in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are a brilliant example of just that. See these images as a rich exploration of color and texture. Perhaps they’ll inspire your own wedding day color palette?

Wedding Color Inspiration: White

Pure white can make your wedding more soft, just like this color, it spreads that your love is simple, clear, and noble. Decorating your wedding venue with white flowers, white accessories will be more elegant. And then the bride dressing a white Chiffon Wedding Dresses walking on the red carpet, these would be perfect match, actually a white vintage wedding dresses would be also OK.

Wedding Color Inspiration: Blue

If you love the idea of light blue as a wedding color but aren't sure what to pair it with, we say...go for the gold! Pale blue is a soft, pretty, romantic color, and it's anything but babyish when you pair it with bold gold for a wedding. A touch of shining gold adds a feminine and opulent twist to light blue that is perfect for wedding decor and accessories, and it lends itself particularly well to vintage wedding style. Here is inspiration for more ways to do light blue and gold at your wedding.