Homecoming dress

The Little Black Dress has always been a quintessentially classic piece.   Necessary for every woman’s wardrobe since the early 1920s, the LBD has become popular because of how easy it is to accessorize and change for each fashion season.  As an outfit choice that can be worn to any social event at any time of year, this sleek, chic option is even a go-to for trendy celebrities.

In particular, the Little Black Lace Dress has become a favorite amongst the fashion savvy today.  This formal look takes the stylish fitted black trend and gives it a flirtatious twist.  Perfect for a night out, fancy dinner party, or swank celeb get-together, the Little Black Lace dress has been making rounds.

Check out these celebs, looking lovely in their lace:

Kristen Stewart, in the news lately for her unprofessional relationship with Snow White director Rupert Sanders, donned this one-shoulder Valentino dress last October.

 

 

 

 

Taylor Swift rocked this lace dress at a CMT event last year.  The sleeve lacework compliments her flawless skin, adding some contrast to a plain design.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duchess of Cambridge Kate pulled off this royal look alongside hubby Prince William.  With a plain hairstyle and minimal makeup, Kate’s lace dress really accentuates her natural beauty.

 

 

 

This high, scoop neck style, with cap sleeves looks stunning on Former Heroes star Hayden Panettiere .

Do you need to squeeze into a certain dress size in a short amount of time?  Losing weight can be a big challenge if you don’t start by making a plan.  Jumping right into a restrictive diet and intense exercise workout won’t work to change your size immediately.  The best way to drop some pounds is to commit to making small changes in your life daily.

Last month iVillage compiled 30 ways to drop a dress size in 30 days, including tips on what to eat, how to exercise, and what you’ll need to do to stay on track.  By following at least 10 of their recommendations you can lose about 10 pounds in a month, without hurting yourself!  Here are some of the key points you should pay attention to if you want to drop a dress size this month:

1. Eat probiotic rich foods like Greek Yogurt, filled with live cultures, a healthy bacterium that helps burn calories.
2. Get 7-9 hours of sleep each night.  Good quality sleep will leave your body well rested, increasing your metabolism for the coming day.
3. Instead of grabbing a glass of OJ, eat a full orange instead.  By eating fruit instead of fruit juice you avoid consuming unnecessary added sugars.
4. Pack your lunch each day to avoid splurging on unhealthy foods that are easy to eat quickly during the workday.  Try bringing a sandwich and some healthy snacks like an apple or carrot sticks.
5. Drink 8-10 cups of water throughout each day to clean out your system and maintain good metabolism.
6. Get active by scheduling and maintaining at least 30 minutes of exercise each day.  Take a bike ride of go for a jog, just keep it consistent and you’ll feel the results.
7. Add spicy foods to your diet – some research shows spices like peppers help your body to fight fat.
8. Don’t freak out if you cheat a little!  Indulging accidentally doesn’t mean you’ve failed your mission, just make sure you get back on track after.
9. Start some meals with a broth based soup instead of a hearty appetizer.  Soup will fill you up faster so you won’t over eat during a meal.
10. Add protein to every meal.  Eggs, nuts, seeds, legumes, fish or other lean meats will give you more energy and curb hunger between mealtimes.

For more tips, read the full article 30 days, 30 ways to drop a dress size, featured in News over at Comcast.

This homecoming you have to treat yourself to the dress of your dreams.  Whether you're looking for a long gown, or a short sparkly number, don't turn your back on the dress you love!  These new dresses from Terani are made for those of you who have a taste for great fashion.

         

1. Terani Y230 - You'll shine in this sexy sequin shimmer Terani Cocktail dress with an open scoop back. Available in Ivory, sizes 0-16

2. Terani H1210 - One shoulder multi sequin mini dress with right slit.  Available in Bronze, sizes 0-16

3. Terani H1207 - Metallic mini with checkered detail and chiffon draping down the left side. Available in Gold and Charcoal, sizes 0-16

         

4. Terani H1255 - Strapless pink multi mini dress with crystal encrusted bust and corset detail.  Available in Pink, sizes 0-16

5. Terani H1214 - Strapless red dress with ruched neckline and pleated detail on bodice. Available in Red, sizes 0-16

6. Terani H1254 - Silver sequined mini with black lace overlay and crystal detail along the sweetheart neckline.  Available in Black, sizes 0-16

Decorating our clothing with flowers has been a tradition for hundreds of year.  Originating in Asia, large floral prints on women’s kimonos represented natural beauty and femininity.  Europeans, fascinated by this culture, adapted floral prints for their own society during the renaissance.  It became a fashion statement for upper class women to wear dresses made from luxurious fabrics covered in beautiful flower patterns.

During the 1940s, floral dresses became the most popular trend.  Looking back to that time, it’s impossible not to picture women without their wavy curls, pearl earrings, and flower printed frocks.   How Retro says that “As fashion seasons come and go, floral dresses rise and fall in popularity yet have remained a constant in women's clothes.”  The delicate qualities of the flower makes wearing a floral print seem truly feminine.

“This season is all about the power of flower print,” announced Jovani in their recent newsletter.  Runway trends are all about pastel and neon colors, with “garden-inspired” prints being used in new and unique ways.  Whether you’re looking for a casual dress, or something more formal, you’ll be able to find a floral dress for the occasion.  Pick an accent color from one of the flowers to match your accessories and makeup, and your outfit will be a hit.  It looks like this classic style is here to stay!

   

These elegant and sexy dresses from Jasz Couture are fresh from the designer this summer.  Draped in these bold colors, you're sure to be set apart from the crowd!  Whether you want to spice up a weekend out with friends, or are looking for unique homecoming dresses for Homecoming, these brightly colored styles are worth a look!

      

1. Jasz Couture 4731 -Elegant and sexy strapless dress with ruffled skirt and dazzling sweetheart bodice.  Available in Yellow, sizes 00-16

2. Jasz Couture 4718 -Adorable strapless dress with short tulle skirt and sparkling gemstone encrusted bodice.  Available in Ice Blue, sizes 00-16

      

3. Jasz Couture 4716 - Cute and sexy strapless baby doll dress with sparkling stone embellished bodice.  Available in Pink, sizes 00-16

4. Jasz Couture 4719 - Sexy strapless dress with sparkling gemstoned sweetheart bodice with ruffle chiffon miniskirt. Available in Fuchsia, Black/Gunmetal, Turquoise, sizes 00-16

      

5. Jasz Couture 4700 - Sparkly dress with ruched, sweetheart bustier bodice, large gemstones and beads, and ripped tulle skirt.  Available in orange, sizes 00-16

6. Jasz Couture 4702 - Strapless dress featuring a dazzling multicolor beaded bustier, sweetheart bodice, and ruffle tulle miniskirt.  Available in Aqua, sizes 00-16

Styles for Fall Homecoming Dress collections have been hitting the inter-webs since the day Prom season ended.  With months until the next school year even begins, it seems that dress shopping this summer is a little farfetched, but think again!  Shopping for a Homecoming dress now means more widespread style and size selections for girls out there looking for their dream gowns.

The 2012 Homecoming season will be draped in lace, and a lot of sparkle!  For your dance this fall you might want to wear a short dress, and save the floor-length ones for Prom in 2013.  Short cocktail dresses this year feature sequin designs and lace accents that are unique and stylish.  Vintage looks seem to be stirring up the most attention.  Sparkly dresses are everywhere, coming from designers like Sherri Hill, Alyce Paris, Tony Bowls, and Clarrise.  Sleek, fitted skirts and wide, poufy styles are being released, so you’re sure to find a dress that suits your personal style.

If you plan on taking part in Homecoming court, or are looking for a more formal dress, long evening gown trends seem to be favoring a sweetheart bodice and empire waistline this year.  These long skirt styles make for a more regal look, and for those of you who hate wearing insanely high heels, this style makes you look a bit taller too.

There are so many unique dresses out there right now, so don’t miss out on them when the crowds roll in this August and September.  Homecoming dress websites are posting hundreds of dresses every week.  It might still be summer, but designers are already in full swing making sure their fashions are looking great.  The perfect dress for you is waiting out there somewhere, now it’s just time to find it!

 

Chosen as the face of Gucci’s new perfume “Premiere,” Gossip Girl Blake Lively is known for her star quality on the runway, and on screen.   We decided to take a look at some of Blake’s favorite styles to see what fashions she loves most.  If you want to get this Gossip Girl look check out the dresses below.

Blake loves wearing short, simple dresses, covered in sequins!  This style she wore for a Gossip Girl shoot features a deep V-neck and lots of big, blue sequins.  You can get a similar look with one of these sequin covered, sparkly dresses from Alyce Paris:

A.  Alyce After Five Cocktail Style 4267 – A dazzling strapless number with bright sequins and a sweetheart neckline.

B. Alyce After Five Cocktail Style 4260 – The perfect short party dress with v-neck and cutout back.

Bold colors are in style this summer, and Blake Lively definitely knows how to rock red!  This dress, worn to a Coca Cola benefit event, is covered in a unique red velvet fabric pattern.  If you want to make a bold fashion statements then try on a red dress:

C. Scala Style 14315 – Covered in beautiful beading, this dress is one of a kind.  With one sleeve and a scoop neckline this short dress would definitely turn heads.

D. Sherri Hill Style 2938 – This red dress features a broad bow waistband and sweetheart neckline.  Its intricate silver facets make it just as unique as Blake’s dress.

Blake wore this sheer white with lace dress to a movie premiere, and the paparazzi couldn’t get enough of it!  Her simple fish tail braid looks great with the classic style of her dress, showing off her down to earth personality.  If you want to look lovely in lace too, these dresses are two of the hottest styles this year:

E. Sherri Hill Style 2954 – This strapless party dress has a notched neckline and lace skirt.  This fun and flirty style would fit Blake well too!

F. Sherri Hill Style 2957 – Twinkling accents cover the bodice of this short, scoop neck dress.  It’s lace skirt and cap sleeves match Blake Lively’s classic style.

 

For more celebrity styles visit our Celebrity Dresses page, for dresses that the stars have worn!