Femme Prom Dresses

Choosing The Best La Femme Prom Gowns For Your Prom

La Femme Prom Gowns that appear to be great are on every single girl's wish list. Every girl likes the best gown at the best price. It can be a daunting feat with numerous girls looking for the very best prom dresses in fashion magazines, shops, and clothing websites. Nevertheless it's possible to discover brand new prom dress styles at low cost dress prices. You just need to know where you can look and what you're looking for. But first, you should know of some tips to really transform your look.

If You Would Like More Curves: Look a little more voluptuous in a dress that's either a fitted sheath style, or an A-line that gives the look of curves, but in addition helps to accentuate your slim figure. Forget about gowns that are strapless that makes the shoulder as well as neck areas appear even thinner. If You Want to Minimize Your Hips: Select ball gowns or full-skirted dresses that make the waist appear slimmer and in addition cover larger hips. Avoid any style that is form-fitting or that has a V-neckline, which causes the eyes to look downward making the hip area look broader.

If You'd Like To Look Taller: Avoid elaborate ball gown style dresses or those that flare out all way to the ground. Rather, go for an A-line, sheath, or silhouette style dress that can help to draw the attention downward and elongate the body. Remember, when you are on the small side, less is often more as a dress that is too busy will be overwhelming and make you appear even shorter.


One of the best ways to begin your quest for the best gown would be to determine the qualities you would like, and then to prioritize these in order. Is shade the most important thing you're looking for? Or, possibly, is it the dress style that is most significant? If you're looking specifically, for example, for a Gothic prom dress, then clearly the style of the dress will take the highest priority. If you're searching for a vintage prom gown, then both style and price will be significant things to consider in your decision-making process.


La Femme Prom Dresses are really easy to find if you know where to look. Now it's time to go shopping. Window shopping online is a terrific way to begin figuring out what you prefer. Whether you buy the dress online or not, you will start to get an idea of what you're looking for in a gown. The best online sellers of prom dresses have great photos and are clearly marked. It's important to ask any question you might have of the seller. You don't want to spend a lot of money for a brand new formal prom dress and end up with a 2003 prom gown by accident. However, whatever you are looking for, make sure you take some time and maximize wise decision-making with your online prom dress purchase. Impulse buying can be a temptation, however, by simply being patient you possibly can end up with the best prom gown you are worthy of at a fraction of the price.

From: Ashley Adam

Lime Green Prom Dresses

Juniors Party Dresses

Junior Party Dresses - For the Best Dressed Kids

Shopping for kids is always exciting. There is such a lot of variety these days. You can see all your childhood dreams coming true as you pick out the best possible outfits for your kids. But due to recession and due to the new norms of savings these days, it is important that we remember not to overspend. Thus, to find the perfect party dress for our kids at reasonable process seems like a tough task.

Not anymore. You can ensure that your kid is the best dressed little one of the occasion at extremely affordable prices these days. Junior party dresses are now available in all sizes, for kids of all ages. If you have a little girl, you can buy her some of the cutest outfits that will make her the most noticeable and attractive kid of the evening.


These days, the need for socializing is coming on very early in life. Kids too have various parties to attend - like day care parties, graduation at school and so on. Occasionally, your child may have to be the ring bearer or the maid of honour at a wedding.
Even for these occasions. Junior party dresses are available in the right fit and the right cuts that will bring out the innocence in your kid, and at the same time, make them look very much in style.


There are outfits available in various designs. You can get formal outfits for your kids, in a single colour and some classic designs. At the same time, you can also get these attires with adorable cartoon characters, vegetables and flowers printed on the fronts. There are also some great attires that are available in sleek cuts like halter necks for little girls, and smart 3 piece suits for little boys. You can select the best junior party dresses, and ensure that your kids are the hit of the evening.

From: Reba C. Geoghegan

Maternity Wedding Gowns

Be a Radiant Bride With a Maternity Wedding Gown

Just as the name implies, maternity wedding gowns are worn by brides who are pregnant. Since a woman's wedding day is special, no matter what the circumstances might be, it goes without saying that even a bride-to-be who's expecting wants to look amazing on her big day. The wide variety of maternity wedding gowns available today are designed to make a bride feel comfortable as well as stylish for that special occasion of her life. Let's take a look at some of these gowns:



Sonata Gowns - A Sonata gown is a floor length dress usually with a halter neck and a sweetheart neckline. It has a loose drape and is attached with a sash, which can be removed as per the bride's wish.

Ella Gowns: Ella gowns are full cut, lightweight and easy to carry off. They are very comfortable for women in the advanced stages of pregnancy. These dresses are made of silk or satin and fall below the knee.

A-line/Princess Gowns: Princess maternity wedding gowns or A-line gowns are high waisted, making them perfect for women who want to hide an expanding waistline.

Empire waist Gowns - an Empire waist maternity wedding gown is the best option for pregnant brides. It has a defined neckline, which ends just below the bust and a loose skirt that flows over the waist and hips, making the wearer look slim and petite. Since the skirt is not fitted, any bulge in the stomach or extra weight gain due to pregnancy is hidden well by this type of gown.

It should also be noted that pregnant women generally put on weight on their bust too. Certain necklines should therefore be avoided by expectant brides. Scooped, square and Queen Anne neckline usually work for all women. However, tight necklines such as bateau, sabrina and jewel necklines will only make the bride look heavier. For those with broad shoulders, halter necks are a good option as are off shouldered dresses, portrait necklines and strapless wedding gowns. Hemlines are another factor that needs careful consideration. Long sweeping trains can be potentially dangerous to women who are carrying. It presents the risk of tripping and thus harming both the mother and the baby. Tea length maternity wedding gowns are best and even cocktail gowns can be worn by slim women. However, if you think that floor length gowns are a must, opt for those that stop at the ankle instead of having a long train.

Pregnant mothers have no dearth of options when it comes to choosing wedding gowns. Whether they want a trendy look or very traditional maternity wedding gown, they can now get it all.


From:Tracy Miles

Informal Wedding Dresses

March Into GREEN {4} Real Wedding Details

For our last March Into GREEN post, we are sharing some beautiful green inspiration and photos by Christen Jones Photography. The wedding of Megan and Sam Moss was full of many green accents and beautifully thought out details. They also incorporated their last name “Moss” into the decor! Their beautiful wedding and reception took place in Oxford, Mississippi and they now reside in Plano, Texas.

To see more photos from the Moss wedding, visit Christen Jones Facebook page and the Christen Jones Photography Blog.

If you would like to submit photos of your wedding and all the little details, send us an e-mail with a 200 word description about the details/decor of your big day, along with 2-5 images. You can send it to blog@southernbride.com!

Have a Party . . . A Henna Party

Recently, we did a Q&A with Beth Hendrickson of New World Henna! Beth is very talented ICNHA.org certified natural henna/mehndi artist. She is available for all occasions including bridal, pregnant bellies, parties, fairs, festivals and individual appointments. She also makes her very own paste fresh and all of her work is freehand. So next time you are thinking of throwing a party, but are looking to do something fun and unique, have a Henna Party!

To find out more about how to have a Henna Party and what all is involved, check out our Q&A with Beth! You can also visit her Facebook page to see beautiful images of her work, as well as her website: newworldhenna.com

{photo by McLellan Style}

What makes a Henna Party different from any other party?

Henna parties are special because it is a chance for you and your friends to do something very unique- it’s not every party that you get the opportunity to get “tatted up” as they say. Of course, henna body art isn’t the same thing as a real tattoo, but it’s a fun way adorn yourself for a couple of weeks at least.

How does the henna application process happen at a Henna Party?

I pass around copies of the design book to let the guests choose a design. I explain that the henna goes onto the skin in paste form and that it takes 30 minutes to dry but must be left on for anywhere from 4-16 hours in order to get a nice dark mahogany stain. I explain that it is okay for the paste to begin falling off on its own before the 4 hours is up and that after the 4 hours is up, they can scrape the rest of the paste off or rinse it with lemon or lime juice to get the remaining paste off. I am sure to tell them that the stain starts off a light color and gets dark by day 3 and then fades from that point over the next 2-3 weeks. Then I start on my first client and continue until everyone who wants a henna design gets one.

What occasions are most popular for Henna parties?

Birthday parties, holiday parties, wedding receptions, sorority parties and bachelorette parties are very popular, but I have also done baby showers (momma’s belly can get hennaed too!), fun parties, sales parties, grand opening parties and just plain ole party parties. I can do henna parties for pretty much any age group, however I prefer not to henna children who are 6 years old or under because their skin is so delicate and may not be able to hand the pure essential oils in the paste, such as tea tree, eucalyptis, etc.

Are there a certain number of guests that’s best for this kind of party? For example, does it work better to have a small or large group?

Really any size group is fine; however with smaller parties we can accommodate larger, more detailed designs. But obviously, if there are upwards of 100 guests or more, I bring more artists with me and we have an assortment of smaller designs to choose from to make sure we can service everyone who wants a henna design. We can usually accommodate any size party.

What are the rates like for a Henna party?

I charge $80 per hour, per artist. I also round down to the nearest 15 minute mark (so the rate is essentially $20 per every quarter of an hour). So for example, if finish with the last client at 1 hr and 55 minutes after I started, I would charge$140. If the party was large, say around 100 guests, and I had brought an additional artist, it would be doubled- $280 total.

How long should the Henna last after the party?

The henna stain starts off a light orange or light brown color and darkens to a deep brown or mahogany color on the 3^rd day, then gradually fades over the following 2-3 weeks. It’s usually completely faded by the end of week 3.

What type of clothing would you suggest the guests wear?

It depends on where on your body you want the body art to go. The henna paste will need dry for about 30-45 minutes and will need to be exposed for at least 4 hours, so you will want to dress accordingly depending on where on your body you are getting the design. For hands and arms, wear a short sleeve shirt or a long sleeve shirt with the sleeves rolled up. If you want it on say your upper back, a tank top or a tube top would be great. If on your legs or feet, shorts or rolled up pants and flip-flops or flats are great. I try to steer folks away from getting henna on any bendy parts of the body, like the wrist or neck, because it is too difficult to move around normally without smudging the henna paste and ruining the design while it is trying to dry.

What are some other fun ways to make a Henna party festive?

A great way to make a henna party fun is to have an Indian or Moroccan themed party. You can serve ethnic food, wear ethnic clothing, and play ethnic music. I even worked a Moroccan themed baby shower once that had a belly dancer hired to teach a little belly dance class to the ladies. I got in on the belly-dancing action as well and it was so much fun. Alcoholic beverages at a henna party can be a tiny bit tricky though. You want to make sure that you get your henna done well before you start drinking so that it has time to dry- at least a good 45 minutes just to make sure. I’ve noticed a direct correlation between the number of drinks people have had and the number of henna designs that get smudged and have to be redone. It can be a challenge to say the least.

Tell us a little bit about a Henna party you have done and what made it so fun?

My absolute favorite henna party was at my very first Indian “mehendi party”. “Mehendi” or “mehndi” is the Indian term for henna. Indian weddings have several events spread over 3-4 days and it is typical to have a mehendi party for the family and guests on the day before the actual wedding ceremony. Typically the bride has already been adorned the day previous and gets to enjoy the party as well. During my first mehendi party for my first Indian bride ever, I was working fast and furiously, trying to make sure that I could service everyone. Then all of the sudden, a famous and poignant Bollywood song about a bride getting her mehndi came on over the PA system and everyone broke out into what seemed like a synchronized Bollywood dance- everyone young and old began dancing and singing together in their brightly colored sarees and sherwanis- it was just fantastic. Plus it made me feel a little special since I was the one doing the mehndi for everyone. I think I cried just a tiny little bit because it was so beautiful.