The Sublime & the Sordid #3

We have some absolutely delightfully terrible men's fashion today.

On the pleasant side of clothing, pieces from designer's cheaper lines are featured.

Sordid

How many times have you been renovating your house and you can't find your dang measuring tape to save your life? Well, you're in luck. Introducing the human measuring tape, for all your home improvement needs.

Sublime

Simply Vera Floral Hi Lo Dress at Kohls This is part of a Vera Wang line, and it is $51.00. The graduating in scale floral print on the perfect peach background, leaves me feeling dreamy.

Sordid

These are sandals, handmade out of vintage jeans. They are sold on Etsy for only $125.00. What a bargain.

Sublime

Lane Collection Printed Pencil Skirt Cool, clean and elegant for $78.00.

Sordid

I'm so glad that I saw these shirts! It will really simplify my Christmas shopping, because I know that every male on my list would love a drag queen sweater.

Sublime

Derek Lam for DesigNation Striped Sheath Dress at Kohls for $42.00. Stripes that are interesting, hurrah!

Also, Target, Kohls is kicking your butt with their designer lines, you need to step up.

XOXO Abbs

Wedding Time!

It's that special time of year again. Romance is palpable, like Springtime tree pollen. Every other post on Facebook is about shopping for weddings, engagement photo shoots, or links to Pinterest boards of cakes and flower arrangements.

So yes, this is a blog post about weddings. Specifically about trends in wedding dresses for Spring/Summer 2013. Let's hop to it, shall we?

Trend: Peplum 

Yes, the peplum trend continues, as this dress by Angel Sanchez demonstrates. Well the look is very elegant, you would have to have absolutely no hips and be around 6' tall.

Trend: Illusion Neckline

Elysium Gown by Catherine Deane. I'm very happy about this trend because I think strapless gowns can be very boring. I love the interest the illusion fronts, and backs, provide. 

Trend: Portrait Backs

Anna Maier dress. I assume there are people in the world who love their backs. And boy do I have good news for you folks! Dresses that frame your back are in, mostly as delicate lace cutouts. So all the people who are staring as you walk up the aisle will have something pretty to look at.

Trend: Color

Dress by Vera Wang. Gowns in other colors than white are becoming more popular every year. I always adore what Vera Wang does, I think this dress is so beautiful, and a nice change from white.

Trend: Sleeves

Jenny Packham dress. Sleeves! This dress with the sleeves, and deep v-neck, is much more beautiful then if it was sleeveless. Just a gorgeous femininity.

Trend: Reception Dress

Catherine Deane, Beams of Light Dress. Many people are buying two dresses for their wedding, the formal one for the ceremony, and a second dress for the reception. Usually this second dress is shorter and more casual. I feel torn about this trend. On the one hand, hurrah! Two wedding gowns! On the negative side, you only get one day anyways to wear your wedding dress so why shorten that time at all.

Trend: Lace

Omelia Gown by Catherine Deane. Lace is extraordinarily popular for wedding dresses right now.  This dress is slightly more subtle than all over lace, with an interesting neckline. Because while lace is generally romantic, it doesn't have to be old fashioned.

Trend: Old Hollywood Glamour

Aiguille Gown by Anna Sui. Hollywood Glamour is the perfect trend for evening weddings. This dress has beautiful Art Deco silver beading and button details.

XOXO Abbs