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Archive for the ‘dresses’ Category

June 17th, 2008

verdict’s in: built by wendy dress

image: built by wendy
One of my wonderful reader’s got the Built By Wendy dress above that I was so enamored with. (remember?)
Marie says the following about it:
Ok the results are in… I was so excited to love this, but it’s a no-go. I’m not a big girl (size 2), and this dress really made […]

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May 28th, 2008

stimulus spending: built by wendy dress

image: BBW
The description on this dress by indie sewing maven Built By Wendy says “surprisingly hip-slimming.”
Uhm. I don’t know about that. Lookit all the layers on those hips. The dress is gorgeous, but I seem to think only a non-hipful gal can carry it off.
What do y’all think?
Sizes extra small to medium, in navy and […]

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May 20th, 2008

boho chic: love tanjane convertible dress

images: Luvcharlie
There was once tie-dye and it was terrible. it was the stuff of old hippies. It was a project at a sleepover.
No more.
Tie-dye is hot and Love Tanjane has a couple of flirty dresses for you. The one up top is convertible from a skirt to a dress, just by folding down the top […]

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May 12th, 2008

lust: dahl dress

image:smashing darling
Remember Alison Kelly from Project Runway? I loved her, too. Totally should have won.
She has a super cute line, Dahl, and Smashing Darling has a couple of pieces, like this great mini-dress, which has a hand-crocheted bird motif.
Size small to extra large. $224
Get it at Smashing Darling

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April 28th, 2008

clara dress

(image: coquette couture)
Coquette Couture is a gorgeous little line of Spanish clothing. It’s all pretty simple and that kind of chic that European line achieve and American lines can only imitate.
The Clara dress is a sexy little bubble dress, that doesn’t look too voluminous. It was one of the first dresses ever released by Coquette, […]

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April 15th, 2008

fashion is art: francine dress

(image: maneater threads)
This is beautiful. There is no need for jewelry, or even shoes, really. Silk lined and silk blended fabric gets buttoned with bright white buttons in a kind of puffy, ruching kind of manner.
It’s beautiful.
Sized petite to medium. $383.
Pssst, you have two choices for sales at Maneater. Select designers (mike & chris, […]

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April 8th, 2008

indie prom: one shoulder dress

(image courtesy of porter grey)
My prom dress was a one-shouldered asymmetrical black velvet dream. I still own that dress because I love it.
This dress, by the awesome Porter Grey, reminds me of my dress, so I had to post it. It’s got a shimmery look to it and is super simple. Maybe some big bangles […]

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April 7th, 2008

indie prom: go vintage

Want something a little more classic for prom? How about a ’50s tulle dress in remarkably good condition? Nikita Jade has a bunch of prom dresses, but this is my favorite. It’s classic, gorgeous and fits in with the whole nautical trend right now.
Bust: 32″ Waist: 26″ Length: 43″ $125
Get it at Nikita Jade 

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April 4th, 2008

indie prom: resources

 

photo credit: lanuioplanuiop
Find some awesome dresses that would look perfect for prom. I’ll continue to add links as I post more.
Want something more traditional? Check out what Liberty is finding for prom over at Teen Style Lounge.

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April 3rd, 2008

indie prom: shardann halter dress

(image: stars and infinite darkness)
Still want a floor-length gown for prom? How about this gorgeous batik two-piece dress from SharDann. It’s wearable in a number of different ways with either piece on it’s own or together.
44″ skirt length. 100% cotton batik. $285 from $486.
Get it at Stars and Infinite Darkness.

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