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    Plus Size Prom Dresses - Getting the Best Value

    Monday, February 25th, 2008

    The plus size prom dress is a beautiful thing to behold. There are plenty of options when shopping for a plus size prom dresses, and some stores that specialize in this field. The shopping for a plus size prom dresses you will most likely encounter when looking for your gown will be in both specialty stores, and big box retailers. There shouldn’t be much of a price difference between plus size prom dresses, and regular size dresses. When selecting a plus size prom dress there are several rules of thumb that can help you make the right choice that is sure to thrill your date to pieces.

    The plus size prom dresses that you will see sitting in a retailer’s window may look great in the window, but will not always flatter you to the fullest extent. There are certain styles of plus size prom dresses that will catch shoppers eye and draw that customer into the store, that doesn’t mean that you need to buy such dresses without consulting the other styles first.

    The plus size prom dresses that are on sale often offer as much pizzazz as the window display ones at a fraction of the cost.

    Would your rather purchase plus size prom dresses for hundreds of dollars, or less? The answer obviously would be less, so don’t be afraid to check the sale rack out as soon as you go to the first store you see selling plus size prom dresses.

    The color of your plus size prom dress should match your date’s tux, or at least complement it. This is something that many shopping for plus size prom dresses forget to address. Often they think the date will be smart enough to ask about the color he should pickup, which is of course untrue, he’ll be lucky to get his shoes rented by the day of the prom. He is a normal high school guy, not a fashion consultant, so be sure to take imitative and find out about this tux in advance so you can plan to purchase a dress that will match it.

    There are no hidden tricks in shopping for plus size prom dresses other then to watch out for deals, and buy what you like. Some of the smartest plus size prom dress shoppers are the ones that buy a dress they could wear again to another formal occasion. You don’t want to have to get stuck with a plus size prom dress that you wear once and forget about. Be sure to give some thought to what else the prom dress could be used for before you buy it, after all it’s your money that is being spent, and if it’s your money, then spend it wisely.

    The prom should be something that you remember for the rest of your life for good reasons, not dress horror stories. This should be your time to shine, and finding your perfect plus size prom dress can make this dream a reality.

    For further information on choosing plus sizes apparel, visit plus size prom dresses.

    This article was submitted by Alissa Carter, creator of dressearch - the website for finding prom gowns.

    Fashion Designer David Dixon “The Designer Guy”

    Monday, February 25th, 2008

    Fashion designer David Dixon, is known as the “designer guy”. He is recognized as one of the leaders in Canadian fashion and as one of the most respected designers.

    This year he celebrates his lines 10th anniversary. From 1995 to 2000 Dixon was a Toronto Fashion Incubator. However, he became tired of working for other designers, so he pushed out on his own using the TFI resources to get his start.

    After some struggling and an interesting roller coaster ride, Dixon has become quite a successful designer and his name has become well recognized in the fashion industry.

    Dixon graduated from Ryerson Polytechnic University in 1994. He was named the City of Toronto New Designer of the Year in 1996, Fur Council of Canada Bronze in 1998. and the Matinee Fashion Foundation Grant Recipient in 1999 and 2000.

    Dixon Strives aims for growth in his collections. Evolution is important to him as he is known to thrive on change. He is not a man to find success and stick with it. His designs are every changing, fluid and in motion.

    He constantly is on the move working with the passion of an artist deep in thought. Dixon is a man that follows his heart and grabs the moment. His fashions are more than fashion, they reflect the inner deeper sole.

    Dixon’s collections can be found in Canada, the Middle East and parts of the United States. He is known for using unusual fabrications to create a simple silhouette. David Dixon’s signature is built on fabric.

    Each of his collections features at least one unique accent. Last season he used ostrich feathers on skirts and dresses. Dixon is often associated with Glamour and Romance. For the women who wears Dixon age is never a factor.

    His fashions are designed for woman of all ages, but you must be a woman with a sense of fashion and love the bold and unusual lines Dixon tends to use.

    Just have a look at Dixon’s 2005 Summer collection. Romantic, Glamorous, yet done in classic lines he so loves. It is obvious that he stays true to his heart with black and white.

    This seasons collection is not only romantic, it is trendy. Dixon’s heavily uses capri pant, floral prints, hot shade of ochre and brown go along way towards adding a little sizzle.

    It is quite apparent that great thought has gone into mixing color with the lines of the garment and the fabric texture. His collection boasts of more than just another designer garment.

    David’s clothing is known for combining luxury with the functional, fantasy with the sensible. They say fashion reflects the society it is part of.

    If that’s the case Canada must be hopelessly romantic, elegant and just a little bit edgy.

    Canada is often forgotten in the designer world, with places like Paris and Italy front and center stage. The designs of David Dixon have put Canada on the Fashion Radar Screen.

    If you are a woman with a strong sense of fashion who wants more than just another designer garment, do take some time to check out Dixon’s Spring and Summer collection, and watch for his fall collection coming soon.

    Sher from Estate Jewelry International has been serving customers for over 20 years, providing fashion, jewelry, and wedding help. Please visit us at http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/

    Leather Jewelry - a Touch of Forbidden (and Friendship)

    Sunday, February 24th, 2008

    Most people will agree that leather jewelry is great. Whether it’s a wristband or an ankle bracelet - it has a touch of style. Even though it’s often a small detail - it’s always very noticeable on anyone who wears it. Short skirts, shorts, bikini, anything fits to be worn with leather jewelry.

    Fashion trend to wear leather started long time ago with first rockers on tv-screens. Yet those days it was pretty prohibited kind of decoration, because it was associated with rebelling against rules. Today, every kind of jewelry is ok - leather becomes less extravagant and more of “okay-type” jewelry. Still it has a little of being forbidden feel. Even now people are very attracted to these kind of decoration. Since the beginning of ages, people tend to love forbidden fruit.

    Typically leather jewelry bracelet is a collection of string-shaped parts, tied together with some kind jewels on it (but usually not too much, as leather itself is really amazing). Sometimes it’s thick, sometimes it’s thin, but it’s always nice and attractive on any women or men to wear it. Yes, leather bracelets are unisex, both men and women can wear this.

    Leather necklace is other type of leather jewelry. It can be easily done by yourself. It’s just a leather-string with decorations on it. It can be simple rocks or costly precious rock beads; it all depends on what you’re trying to show.

    Are you going to look as a vamp-type or gothic women? Wear leather with shiny metal! Trying to seem friendly? Leather string with any kind of polished rocks will fit you!

    Don’t forget about friendly leather bracelets that can be handmade. Just tie a few leather strings of similar colors to each other - here is your simple but warm gift to a friend.

    A nice thing to wear is a leather ankle bracelet. There are numerous fashions of leather ankle bracelets - try to find your own. Wearing an open shoes and skirt with those in summer is guaranteed to magnet attention of men (it draws even more attention than a “sport-bar with free beer” sign). Sometimes. It’s always adjustable for your legs and has a tie to easily slip it off, but once it on - it’s on, no matter how much you move around.

    With a little bit of search you can find fascinating flower-decorated anklets (ankle bracelets).

    Do you want something more customized for you? Seek for a place to engrave letters on your leather bracelet. Wearing a leather bracelet with your name on it is a nice idea to meet people - they already know your name and won’t forget it - it’s rare when people wear jewelry that has their name on it. Maybe you’d even like to engrave someone’s name to show how much he (or she) means to you and how deeply you care for that person - to carry his name always on your hand.

    Leather jewelry becomes very popular with celebrities these days. Those guys know what’s hot (eh, they have a whole team of stylists to tell them what’s great and what’s not), so watch closely - you might notice what kind of leather is popular these days. And, of course, it’s not only about leather - any kind of jewelry celebrity puts on - immediately becomes fashion trend, cause often each part of their costume and jewelry is well-thought by a big-name stylists.

    Slava Diamy is an author of Diamy.Com - Jewelry Blog, where you can join us for a discussion of “Leather Jewelry” article and subscribe to jewelry ideas and tips.


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