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Best Prom Dresses

The Best Prom Dresses

Prom is an occasion that every high school student looks forward to. It is time for friends, fun and fashion. Many girls have their hearts set on finding the stunning prom dress which will make them stand out in the crowd. By getting a head start, you can take your time deciding what style prom dress looks the best on you, so that you can make a lasting impression.
Shape
You want a dress that will complement your figure, so selecting the right dress shape is essential. If you have a pear figure, find a dress with a strapless fitted top that flares at the hips and ends just past your knees, which will help balance your curves. Girls with slender figures look best in long or short dresses that are fitted. For girls with hourglass figures, dresses that show off your slim waist are best, so stay away from dresses with empire waists. Busty girls can fill any dress. Get a dress that is fitted, if you want to draw attention to the top assets. Additionally, consider finding a dress in a halter style or a spaghetti strap to give additional support to the top, if you do not feel comfortable going strapless.
The neckline of your dress, no matter what your shape is, should be comfortable. It will give you an elegant look that you can dress up even more with jewelry, if you opt for a strapless dress.
Colors
Color is an important detail to consider in your search for the best prom dress. You can’t go wrong with a black dress, but many young girls wish to add some color to their gowns to spice them up. Shades of pinks, purples, golds and reds will stand out in pictures and make a dress vibrant and energetic. If your style is a little more vintage, consider a muted color, such as gray, dusty rose and faded peach.

Fabrics
Prom dresses come in a variety of fabrics. The best ones are lightweight, made out of taffeta, tulle, silk, silk chiffon and organza. A velvet or crushed velvet prom dress will look outdated, and since velvet is a heavy fabric it will weigh you down. Silk chiffon will give you a fresh look without any shine or shimmer, but if you want to draw more attention to your fabric, go with a taffeta in sheen. Taffeta is a sturdy fabric as well, so it will maintain its shape nicely.
Embellishments
Many of the best prom dresses have embellishments sewn or pinned onto the dress, such as flowers, broaches, pearls, sequins and rhinestones. Sashes and belts are also welcomed embellishments which can break up the fabric of a dress. The right amount of embellishments can take your dress from classy to stunning, but too many embellishments can turn from glamorous to gaudy quickly. Be sure that your dress has just enough embellishment to make a statement, but not so much that you don’t see any of the fabric.

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El outfit de hoy es sencillo, pero me gusta por el detalle de los flecos de la camiseta que encontré en la sección de niños de Primark, lo he combinado con mis nuevas Victorias, pulseras flúor y pendientes y coletero en dorado.

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Hot Hue: 3 Gorgeous Colors

When it comes to fashionable dresses, the first thing that strikes in your mind may be the hues. Let’s have a look on the three gorgeous colors that are in trend and majority of the ladies desire to wear them. It is time to go crazy with colors of the summers. In summer dark colors are often recommended and liked by most of the ladies.

From oceanic green to hot coral to sunny yellow, we are currently coveting these hot hues. This season embrace a spectrum of bright and bold hues to look perfectly stylish as colors are of great importance when it comes to dressing.

1. Sunny Yellow

There is no better way to brighten up your summer than with a sunny yellow hue. Yellow is the lovely color for summer. Sunny yellow shades are feminine and can range from casual wear to formal wear. This is the color that is currently the desire of every lady. The reason behind desire for this color may be that it is the hue that compliments with almost all type of skin tone.

You can go with sunny yellow top or frock with stylish sandals. Sunny yellow top will make a style statement with skinny jeans whether black or white. You will look more stunning in yellow sunny dress, if you will pair it with beautiful and cute accessories in the same color. If you want to have an ultimately party queen look, a sunny yellow dress should be worn with captivating necklace and accessories in the royal blue. It will create a contrast that will make you stand out from the crowd.  

2. Coral

Coral is one of the most beautiful shades of the summer. It goes great with the summer and it is very easy to mix it with other colors. Whether you choose long, asymmetric or simple dress, coral dress is always a good choice for the summer. It is bold and dark hue that you can wear in both day and night. The bag of the same color will also contribute a lot in making you more gorgeous.

You can also add a pair of earrings and a lip gloss in the coral shade. You can grab the attention of others by adding high heels, oversized clutch and statement jewelry will turn your outfit into something sexier. So look stunning by adopting the bright and vibrant coral hue this summer.

3. Oceanic Green

The oceanic green shade is perfect hue for summer. This color is associated with freshness in the hot sunny days. The oceanic green is the color of elegance and beauty that will enhance your beautiful looks. It will look perfect with metallic cuff sandals that are also a big in. The metallic and shiny shade is perfectly matched with oceanic green shade.

To have stunning look, you must go with silver metallic sandals and silver cute accessories. Have a perfect gorgeous look this summer by wearing the oceanic green shade.

These three hues are the hottest and most demanding shades of the summer. Add these shades to your wardrobe this summer to look instantly chic and trendy.

SEWING: COSBY SWEATER

SEWING: COSBY SWEATER

November 15th, 2012

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I found this insane sweater knit near the Riley Blake knits at JoAnn fabric. It’s sort of hideous, but really cool. I was a bit bummed at the price tag of $20 a yard (you know how I am), but after doing some precise mathematical equations in my head I figured I would really only need 1/2 a yard to make a sweater for Penelope. $10 was somehow easier for me to digest, so I bought it.

And precise I was! I had about 10 square inches of leftover fabric after making Penelope’s sweater. That made me feel pretty awesome about my math skills.

And Penelope loves this sweater (despite her expression here). I have no idea what this facial expression is about. Maybe she’s channeling a tortured artist vibe.

The sweater itself was really easy to make, I used mostly straight lines, see the illustration and instructions below for details on how you can make your own. I bet you could do something similar with a thrifted or hand-me-down sweater.

You’ll want to make your pattern first. Draw up your pattern on butcher paper, cardboard, newsprint, whatever. I typically have my model and a well-fitting shirt on hand to get a good fit. Measure your model’s chest, divide by two and add 1 inch (based on a 1/2 inch seam allowance). Draw the line out on your paper. Measure down to the waist. Do the same thing for the waist measurement. Measure the length of your sweater and use a shirt as your guide for the neckline. Instead of doing inset sleeves, I just draw straight lines from shoulder to pit. This will make it so easy to sew. Since you’ll be sewing with a stretchy material, the fit doesn’t have to be super perfect.

Measure your arm width at pit and wrist and draw up your simple pattern using straight lines. You can refer back to your shirt as a reference, if needed.

Cut on grain, and match up your grain! Now sew!

1. Pin front and back right sides together. Sew shoulder seams and press open.
2. Pin body and sleeve right sides together. Sew pit seams and press open.
3. pin sides (and sleeve) right sides together. Sew side seams and press open.
4. Hem sleeves by folding under 1/2 inch and sewing or attach ribbing.
5. Hem sweater bottom by folding under 1/2 inch and sewing or attach ribbing.
6. Cut ribbing 3 inches wide and as long as your opening (I cut it really long). Pin right sides together along neckline, stretching ribbing as you pin. Sew and press open, with the seam allowance facing down.

When sewing with sweater knits, you’ll want to use one or more of the following:

• straight stitch with a short stitch length (I used 2.5)
• straight stitch with a double needle and wooly nylon in your bobbin
• a walking foot to keep both layers feeding uniformly
• sew all your seams with a serger