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Fashion - What's Trendy In Evening Formal Wear?

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Fashions Trends - From Head To Toe, Tips To Make You Sparkle!

 

 By Sharon Stajda

This This season evening fashion shouts glamour! With a touch of flash, and even a bit of trash... The wonderful little black dress will take a bit of a twist, with its design statement, and as mentioned a bit of sparkle and will update itself with great sexy necklines. Regal jewel tones will reign this year in regard to color in evening garments.

Dress lengths will plummet to the floor, and rise to the occasion to reveal lots of leg, in the form of the mini skirt. The most popular length will be just above or just below the knee. This length seems to compliment the majority of women.

Necklines are so existing in the holiday frocks... the V neckline that really shows off ones declatie , and the halter neckline plays up a great shoulder-line. The deep scoop neckline is so wonderful to show off that wonderful jewelry, we all love to pull out over the Holidays.

Lets work our way down and talk shoes. Evening shoes are spectacular this season! Gold, silver, and velvet will be the in shoe. Strapped sandals with jewels will be the must have for your tootsies this season. If you are a velvet lover, the oh so plush velvet pump has made a screaming comeback , and will be not only worn for dress-up, but will also be worn with jeans...

In regard to what's up with dress handbags - one word, clutch! The velvet clutch, the sparkly clutch, the satin jeweled clutch... You name it, the clutch handbag is a must have for your Holiday finery.

The Jewelry this season will be opulent! The chandelier earring, bejeweled necklaces, large jeweled  bangle bracelets  will be all the craze for that special evening out.


 



 
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Jewelry will be  bold , and oh so feminine - Did I mention regal...

This season, clothing textures and colors are all about the gem stones... Rich jewel color is in for the Holidays. Jewelry is feminine, and sensual in design.  The Holidays are a perfect time to have fun with a range of jewelry styles. 

Deep, warm, jewel tones continue to dominate both clothing and accessories this winter. Think of color when buying jewelry this season. Deep dark purple amethyst, rich royal blue, camel, burnt orange, ruby red, and greens from emerald to olive. Most of these are intermingled to produce a stunning look in jewelry. These wonderful colors can work together or alone, so have fun and  experiment with mixing and matching. What else is big this season? Clear crystals like your grandma wore...Also lots of natural elements, such as wood is being used to make wonderful jewelry.

 Whats up with the tone of metal, and texture?I

 have love antique jewelry, so as you can imagine this is the year for me... The Current trend is leaning toward warm toned metals like gold, brass, and bronze.  The  antiqued metals give the trendiest ensembles and a regal dreamy  oh so feminine look.Texture is key this season... As in jewelry as in fashion you will see this trend in jewelry. By the mixture of different sized stones, as well as mixing it up color wise. Finishes, and materials used will variety. Lots of filigree, and  multi-strand chain will make their way to our retail stores. You will see  different chain types and sizes, and loads of wide cuff  bracelets. Necklaces, are adorned with ribbon, and natural fibers, even yarn mixed with more traditional metals and cord.

Lets Talk about this seasons necklace trend...

You may be pleased to hear -  necklaces have made a great comeback this season. Necklaces are statement  pieces this season, they variety from the very long, and  bold in design, to simple, with multiple long layers. As mentioned warm colors are especially prominent in designs. If you love vintage, pull out your antique jewelry. Mix old with new - it gives a great look.

Bracelets... Bangles, and cuffs, and jewels - Oh My!

This fall and winter has brought back the large bangle, and cuff bracelets. Actually a bracelet can be thick or thin. If thin you will see them stacked. Bracelets can be  colorful or mono-tone, mixing styles, and colors is a big trend. The designers are showing wonderful creative styles.  Especially  with their bangles, you will see wrap bracelets  with wire, adorned with beads and natural fibers,  even fabric.  So  jazz up your wardrobe with loads bracelets this season...

Rings - Only one please...

The in Rings will be bold and chunky. With large oversized colorful stones, and enamels.Gold tones reign as the metal of choice. To pull off this look, I suggest you only wear one... You should not over do it by pushing it with two... Let that ring speak for  its self. Again vintage is big in rings. Cameo rings that are large are wonderful... Feminine, yet bold.

Top Five Evening Fashion Must Haves ! 

Top Five Fashion Must Haves !

1. A wonderful dress, that's jewel tone color, makes you stand out as a fashion forward gem...

2. A great pair of new shoes! Again thing glitz, and glamour...

3. A oh so cute clutch... Its a must!

4. At least one new piece of jewelry. Make it a regal standout...

5. A new lip color -- it can make a girl feel brand new...

If You Could Only Choose One New Formal Item - What would it be? 

I know I have asked the impossible... But!

If you could only add one new formal item to your wardrobe- what would it be?

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Heads Forward - Whats the trend for party makeup... 

Keep your makeup in tune with your jeweled party cloths. Makeup will be subdued but glamorous this holiday. Soft jeweled eyes, long lush black lashes, deep toned reds, plums, and nudes will be worn at the lip. Blush tones will remain natural, with a bit more worn for evening... Top of cheekbone should have a natural glow. This can be had with a tiny bit of Vaseline or a great mineral makeup. The key to getting a flawless shin with mineral makeup- blend, blend, and blend! If your brave - fire red lipstick is so in, try a sample next time your in your favorite cosmetic outlet. Bright red is just not for all gals.

Great Evening Eyes - on Amazon 

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Shoes - So many great dress shoes to choose from ... 

Glamour, glitz, and sparkle! As well as the demure velvet pump. So many choices will leave your heart a flutter... Don't you just love this red velvet open strap heel pump?

Great Stuff on Amazon 

Enzo Angiolini Jenilee Camel high-heels

Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)

Alfani Dove Black sandals

Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)

Martinez Valero Women's Bank Buckle Front Pump

Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)

Steve Madden Signature Margy Burgundy

Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)

Donald J Pliner Women's Nervo Slide

Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)

Great Stuff on Amazon 

AK Anne Klein Women's Makaya Slingback

Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)

Kenneth Cole REACTION Women's Hi Wrap Sandal

Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)

Great Stuff on Amazon 

An Evening Clutch -- Its a must have... 

A few Great Clutch Handbags - on Amazon 

Evening Bag - Paige (41 940)

Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)

La Regale Satin Bow Flap Clutch

Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)

Princess Maroon Velvet Coin/cosmetic Purse [Clearance]

Amazon Price: $4.99 (as of 10/12/2008)

Elissa Bloom Lace Ruffle Cosmetic

Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)

Great Stuff on Amazon 

Evening Bag - Delilah (N 55171)

Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)

Evening Bag - Anai (61 9631)

Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)

Evening Bag - Leticia (N 5527)

Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)

Evening Bag - Miriam (71 98187)

Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)

Evening Bag - Tania (61 222)

Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)

The Little Black Dress... 

Party Dresses by Hot Fash

These are Dangerous Times... by HannyB

Kim - Party Dress II by JBe Photography

the black dress by †mariana

Vintage Little Black Dress from the 1950s by exLondoner

... by Telefotobug

Palm pilot. by nsca

Darah by GS Imagery

Simplicity 4045 - ~The LBD~ by Erica Bunker

Hem-lines will alow you to show as much or as little as you Please... 

For all you girls that love the mini -- this season you will be able to find loads to pick from... Enjoy!

It is so great to see anything goes with the hem-line. It gives women a great option, as to what they find comfortable, and attractive.

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Posted March 20, 2008

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Nice fashion lens!

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