Thursday 22 August 2013

Uniting Fashion from the East and the West

With leading innovations in the fashion world, it would be neither odd nor hard to find the fashions of the world becoming widespread in certain nations. Fashions have gotten a great blend and have undergone much assimilation and compounding throughout the years they have ever lasted in the world, and to this very day, we see many of the fashionable outfits spread everywhere, from the east to the west, and from the west to the east. Although for most cases, the western style takes the lead and influences the adornments of most cultures and societies in the world mainly for their convenience, some highly exquisite and traditional outfits from the east have yet to disappear from the fashion scene. Instead, a lot of them have been popularized, glorified and noted as inspirations for further advancement and development in the fashion world, there is surely no doubt that both the fashion in the east and the west work well together in bringing and holding up the fashion world in its fullest.
In the line of designers who have attempted at blending fashion from the east with the west, it is not uncommon to find names that differ starkly from common western names, since a blend of culture would necessarily mean that designers from other cultures may come into the picture. This seems to be the case for one gifted designer named Naomi Thompson, she has successfully produced a series of clothing proper to this theme and her sense of fashion is breathtaking and certainly worth everyone’s long attention span and glorification. Her prime endeavor in this season was to incorporate the east to the western clothing with a unique style, preserving the themes of the east, yet intelligently infusing the designs of the west, and there was a splendid end product for the show.
Her array of designs featured kimono style bridesmaid dresses, vintage kimono coats, as well as other interestingly styled fashionable outfits Vintage Prom Dresses. The garments are, as expected, very flowery, but they are subtly cut into the right length, shape and sizes, adjusted and trimmed well to fit the design of the western-styled apparels she had made. She made use of plain tones, but covered over them coats or stitched onto them pieces of fabrics containing the designs of the kimono, and all the flowers got on the dresses and coats, just right where they should be, and they resided really well all around these outfits.


These fabrics of Naomi Thompson however, are all recycled fabric that she had gotten from users who have used the kimonos. For these beautiful and artistic designs with all the flowers, although they were products previously used, the fabrics were magically turned into something no one would expect. Who would expect beautiful western-styled clothing out of pieces of old kimono cloth anyway? The considerations of Naomi Thompson was also considerably profound, the dresses and coats had been carefully thought out that all of them contained straps and adjustments that would make the clothing lasting for the wearer in the long run. The straps were adjustable and changeable according to the wearer’s personal preference and possible changes in body shape or size. Indeed, this is one great sign that the artist has thought things out carefully, splendid idea indeed for a blend for eastern and western clothing.

Elegant A-line One Shoulder Empire Beaded Evening Dress

Silhouette: A-line 

Neckline: One Shoulder 
Waist: Empire 
Hemline/Train: Floor Length 
Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 
Embellishments: Beading 
Fabric: Chiffon 
Built-In Bra: Yes 
Fully Lined: Yes 
Shown Color: Yellow 
Body Shape: Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Misses 
Occasion: Prom, Evening
Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

Wednesday 21 August 2013

Harmony in My Head »


I'm especially excited today because we had our second Etsy sale, and it was the first vintage dress we've sold on the Etsy store!

This piece is particularly girly and pretty for an 80s dress, since it's got the crazy sleeves and heavy damask pattern. Leah fell in love with it upon finding it, and purchased it for herself even though it's a size too large.

She then passed it to me, and alas, it was too small. So, though heartbroken neither of us could fit into it, we listed it on Etsy, and it became one our first items on Meri Vintage. Now, it will have a lovely new home in Canada.One Shoulder Prom Dress

This sale is a big milestone for the store. We're always complimented individually on our styles, and we knew this store could work. Now, you're all showing us some love and helping us get this puppy off the ground. :)

I teamed up with Chictopia to do this post on "My (Adventurous) Day in Cotton." Friend Annah, (who is not pictured) and I headed out to Fisgard Lighthouse for an oceanside day of delight. I was very grateful to be wearing this light 1960's day dress that I snagged on Etsy... for it was a very hot day, despite the refreshing sea breeze.view more

As my readers know, I am a fan of - see: perpetually in - vintage dresses. With all of the era silhouettes and colours, I love browsing the vintage dress section on Chictopia for inspiration with styling!

A few days before I moved, I snapped some outfit photos at my job with a friend and co-worker. Caitlin is lovey, well-dressed, and a talented artist to boot! She constructed me this cute sign for our farewell photo shoot.

I am not huge on dressing for summer weather. I'm happy in a sundress, but trying to throw on blouses when it's sweltering and humid isn't much fun. Maybe this is an opportunity to get better at dressing for hot weather... or maybe I'll just hide in the shade!

A-line One Shoulder Beaded High Low Tencel Prom Dress

Silhouette: A-line 
Neckline: One Shoulder 
Waist: Natural 
Hemline/Train: High Low 
Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 
Embellishments: Ruching/Pleated, Beading, Draping 
Fabric: Tencel 
Built-In Bra: Yes 
Fully Lined: Yes 
Shown Color: Watermelon, Royal Blue 
Body Shape: Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Rectangle 
Occasion: Prom, Evening 
Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer


Thursday 1 August 2013

Kellan Lutz: It’s Not Like I Prefer to Be In My Underwear!

It's Monday! That means it's time for another Children's Style Guide. Tulle Prom Dresses This week we are featuring a summer look for son! This look was put together by Taylor Joelle Designs' owner and designer, Jenny. We know that you'll be inspired! This week, you'll learn a little tip to save on great Jcrew fashion, shop the Jcrew Factory!view more



Introducing, Taylor Joelle Striped Ruffle Shorts! 

Taylor Joelle striped ruffle shorts are comfy and stylish. Perfect with a solid color top and a fun chunky necklace. Made in the USA. Stripes are the way to go this year! Sizes range from 18 months - 10 years!view more
It's almost here! The release of our Black Tie collection is tomorrow!!! Bows are all the rage right now! Want to create inexpensive, adorable DIY bow cuff bracelets? They will coordinate perfectly for your daughter with the Taylor Joelle Black Tie collection, or can be worn by you to coordinate with her! We have seen quite a few tutorials on Pinterest including a leather version, fabric version, Vintage Prom Dresses and more. Since they are DIY, you can choose black, white, pink or mint to coordinate perfectly with the collection. Here are a few of our favorites. Just click on the links under the photos to see tutorials.view more


With all of the excitement of the release of our Black Tie collection at the end of this week, we wanted to answer some of your potential questions regarding sizing of the items and the washing/care instructions. So, we decided to write a blog post that should answer all of your questions. If you still have questions, please feel free to email us at view more
We’re easily distracted and can get “over” trends pretty quickly, but there’s one thing we know we’ll never get sick of: Seeing Kellan Lutz shirtless.
In N.Y.C. with Katrina Bowden to promote their new campaign for Ocean Pacific’s swimwear line on Tuesday, the model-turned-actor worked his fab smile (and even more impressive biceps) while modeling the brand’s board shorts on surfboards.
RELATED PHOTOS: See even more sexy, shirtless dudes in their ad campaigns!
His favorite pair? “These Surf and Turfs are my favorite … I was working in Bulgaria for Herculesand I [was] just set with these. You never knew if it was gonna rain or not, and I’d be fight training and they’d dry [quickly] when they got sweaty.”
Though the star is constantly cast for body-baring gigs such as HerculesTarzan and Calvin Klein, the Twilight hunk says he’d rather not always be so exposed.view more
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Neckline: V-neck Waist: Empire Hemline/Train: Short Length Sleeve Length: Sleeveless Embellishments: Crystal Detail Fabric: Chiffon Built-In Bra: Yes Fully Lined: Yes Shown Color: Yellow Body Shape: Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Misses Occasion: Cocktail, Prom, Homecoming Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

Monday 29 July 2013

How George Osborne Denied Us an Election Next Year

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Andrew Adonis expounded brilliantly the argument of his book, 5 Days in May, at a special Mile End Group event yesterday. He thinks that, had Labour disrupted the slide to a coalition between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats and changed the momentum early in the five days after the 2010 election, it would have been possible to construct an alternative “rainbow” coalition.
I have always had my doubts about that,Short Prom Dresses but Lord Adonis is a fiercely persuasive debater and made the case more convincingly than before. He was too clever to criticise Gordon Brown, Alan Johnson and David Miliband, but the implication of his thesis is that they (or two of the three of them, at least) failed to show leadership at the critical time – namely Friday after polling day.
For the “rainbow” coalition to have a chance, Brown needed to announce, on Friday, that he would stand down as leader. The Cabinet should then have met and appointed Johnson or Miliband in his place as leader of the Labour Party (pending a leadership election, as provided for in the party’s rules), and the new leader would then have conducted the coalition negotiations. It would have been odd, but it had a better chance of working than the Labour strategy of waiting to see what David Cameron and Nick Clegg came up with.view more

All in a pretty ombre palette graduating from palest blush pink to vibrant red. The wedding planners and florists, By Appointment Only Design, deserve a standing ovation!
Caroline wore an elegant Sassi Holford gown, satin trimmed veil and Louboutin heels while Jeremy and his groomsmen kept it classic in tails. Catherine Mead Photography documented every last detail beautifully but the photos I love best capture the moment Caroline’s 82 year old grandfather gave her a very sentimental gift…view more
Falling in love with oversized shoulder pads Rihanna will connect the Christian Dior of this beautiful dress skirts (Florence Welch in this year’s British music awards through the) shoulder pads increase the size, Simple Prom Dresses mix of cute socks high heels of today’s most popular and handsome personality qualities stood out.view more
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White One Shoulder Column Chiffon Long Prom Dress
Silhouette: Sheath/Column 
Neckline: One Shoulder 
Waist: Natural 
Hemline/Train: Short/Mini 
Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 
Embellishments: Beading, Pleats, Criss Cross 
Fabric: Silk like satin 
Built-In Bra: Yes 
Fully Lined: Yes 
Shown Color: Blue, Mint Green 
Body Shape: Hourglass, Pear, Rectangle 
Occasion: Prom, Cocktail, Homecoming 
Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer,view more


Thursday 25 July 2013

{ Popping Blue } new looks in fashion post


 Mixing preppy with playful and glam with casual in this jambalaya outfit! Leaving you with these set of photos that my sister, Jacktook of me while we were busy with the WAGW opening in Centrio a few days ago. Lace Prom Dress Hope you can all drop by if you’re in the area!view more
I love printed dresses. You just pop one on and you’re solved! There’s no need for a matching top or bottom, no need for excessive accessories and no need for what-to-wear related headaches! I always make sure to stock up on pretty dresses whenever I can, for all those days when you’re in a rush and can’t be bothered to think about what to wear. I especially love this one I have on because the prints come in the brightest primary hues that make it all the more fun to dress up!view more
It’s amazing what a neon dress can do for your look! The prints in this one are wild, so its a good thing that it came in the simplest of cuts. I didn’t want to look like a highlighter exploded on me, so I stuck with a single black bracelet and clean black booties- thats it! The perks of wearing a heavy print in bright colors is not having to pile on the bling, Little Black Dress and still looking like you made an effort!view more
Here’s a dress up tip for today: Sometimes I find that the easiest solution to “what shoes do I wear with this?” kind of problems is to match your heels to the color of the bottoms you are wearing. I do a sort of half-and-half kind of technique where my top half is a texture/print party in a single hue and the bottom in another, and it usually works! What do you think?view more
Sheath one shoulder beaded mermaid prom dress features asymmetrical ruching and a sexy lace up back for a perfect fit.
A sparkling floral detail is embellished to the thin one shoulder strap. Gathered empire waist creates a slender waist and flatter your figure.
The gracefully flared full length skirt trails slightly in back for an enticing look.
Fabric: Silk like satin
Style: Sheath style, one shoulder with floral embellishment, gathered waist, mermaid style, floor length
Washing: Hand wash/dry clean separately, hang dry, iron at low temperature, no chlorine bleaching, less than 10 minutes soak time view more

Tuesday 23 July 2013

The 2013 Emmy Nominations Are In—Kerry Washington and Claire Danes Score Noms




Malgosia Bela is the chosen model to star in Alexander Wang's newest campaign, shot by Steven Klein in Brooklyn, New York. {Alexander Wang Press Release}


Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin can take the photo credit for Valentino's ads, which feature different international models in scenes meant to emulate the golden age of Flemish portraits. {WWD}view more



After Milan's councillor for commerce, Franco D’Alfonso, publicly referred to Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana as “tax evaders” and bad examples for Italy, the designers have closed all of their stores in their flagship city of Milan. According to PopSugar Fashion, Sleeveless prom Dress store windows show signs that read “CLOSED FOR INDIGNATION,” with sources saying the boutiques will remain shuttered until Monday. D’Alfonso has since issued an apology.view more

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If you'd rather spend you Saturday night at home with your DVR than out on a date, then you're probably itching to know who is up for Emmy Award nominations this year when the annual awards show celebrating television's best premieres on CBS on September 22 at 8 p.m. ET. We were excited to see ELLE favorites in the mix, include our June cover girl and Scandalstar Kerry Washington and our February cover girl and Homeland protagonist Claire Danes, both up for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. It's also a good morning for Lena Dunham: She was nominated for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Girls is up for Outstanding Comedy Series, and Adam Driver's name is in the ring for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.Strapless Prom Dresses


Netflix staffers are also probably popping the bubbly as the company has made broadcast history swooping up award nominations: Nine for House of Cards and two for Hemlock GroveAmerican Horror Story has the most nominations with 17 honors, and Game of Thrones follows with 16. Click here to see the full list and check out some of the top categories below.view more



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Neckline: V-neck 
Waist: Empire 
Hemline/Train: Knee Length 
Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 
Embellishments: Pleats 
Fabric: Taffeta 
Built-In Bra: Yes 
Fully Lined: Yes 
Shown Color: Silver 
Body Shape: Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Misses 
Occasion: Homecoming, Prom 
Season: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,view more


Thursday 18 July 2013

BEYOND BEAUTIFUL BRIDAL LINGERIE BY FLEUR OF ENGLAND


I’ve been so inspired by lace cut outs lately.
I think it has something to do with this gorgeous wedding dress collection I featured last week.
There’s something so sexy about the innocence of white lace paired with naughty, sheer, peek a boo panels. Don’t you think?
And Fleur Of England‘s Jasmine Collection is perfect for brides looking for bridal lingerie that is just the right amount of sweet, sultry and sexy.
With prices starting at $160 for the knickers, it’s not for brides on a tight budget but I’m pretty sure your love will think it’s worth every penny!
Oh and if you’re not comfortable with a tasteful glimpse of bridal bum crack, please look away now.view more
Sometimes only a ‘stop them in their tracks’ dress will do…
I love Marissa’s engagement shoot outfits. She wore a red, pleated maxi dress, skinny gold belt and delicate gold necklace that complimented her exquisite, cushion cut halo engagement ring to a tee.
She also wore a charming, white lace dress that subtly hinted at her bride to be status teamed with envy inducing hair and make up  by Nicole Deanne Bridal Hair and Makeup.
While David, her handsome groom to be, was all smart casual and big smiles as they frolicked amongst the natural beauty of Strawberry Farms, California.
These gorgeous, light and love filled photos were captured to perfection by Troy Grover Photographers.view more
Happy Monday, lovelies!
This week is set to be pretty epic for me…
I’m currently in New York lamenting ahem ‘celebrating’ the last few days of my twenties. Then my amazing husband is whisking me off to Hawaii to do a spot of island hopping for my 30th!
So. freakin. excited.cheap uk prom dresses
Okay I appreciate that Mondays are tough enough as it is without all this talk of holidays, so instead, let’s immerse ourselves in a romantic wedding inspiration board by Rose and Ruby Paper Co.
Rose always picks the prettiest palettes for her wedding stationery as well as her weekly inspiration boards and today’s board is no exception. Blue never looked so beautiful.

Lavender, Pale Blue & Rose Wedding

Soft and romantic, this palette is a gorgeous way to work the “something blue” tradition. Wonderful also if you’re looking for something feminine but not too girly.view more
Top London wedding planner Andri, of  Always Andri Wedding Design is back with another installment of expert wedding planning tips.
Andri has worked with lots of couples just like you, to plan beautiful, thoughtful weddings in wedding venues around the UK and beyond. Lucky for us she’s sharing her juiciest tips to help with that all important venue hunt.Cocktail Dresses uk 
This is the kind of stuff I wish I’d known before Zee and I chose our venue. Seriously. We only saw about three venues, rushed into our decision then regretted it soon after when I fell in love with another venue. Whoops!

FINDING YOUR PERFECT WEDDING VENUE

Now that you’ve answered the basic questions and agreed on your wedding budget, the next step is to find your venue. From the styling of the space to the timings on the day, the majority of your decisions will ultimately hinge on your choice of wedding venue. view more
Silhouette: Sheath/Column 
Neckline: One Shoulder 
Waist: Nature 
Hemline/Train: Short/Mini 
Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 
Embellishments: Pleats,Sequins 
Fabric: Silk like satin 
Built-In Bra: Yes 
Fully Lined: Yes 
Shown Color: Purple 
Body Shape: Hourglass, Pear,Rectangle 
Occasion: Prom, Cocktail, Homecoming 
Season: Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer view more