Check out Prom Gowns at the Expo in MI

Heading to the Women’s Expo in Grand Rapids MI? Here are a few cool things you can do there:

Browse through the racks at on-site “boutiques” offered by local stores Clothing Matters, An’ginas Boutique, Elle Boutique, Kimberly’s Boutique and Boutique Emmanuel. Young ladies also can check out the prom dress sale, and Shoe Fetish will offer plenty of fancy footwear.

Get a mini-makeover with a spray-on tan, Jessica Simpson hair extensions, color analysis, spa treatments and manicures.

Indulge your sweet tooth. In celebration of the Girl Scouts’ 95th anniversary, four local chefs will create desserts using Girl Scout cookies. The goodies will be available for sampling throughout the weekend, with judging at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Healthy Living stage.

When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday

Where: DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW

Admission: $7 for adults, $3 for ages 6-14, free to children 5 and younger; advance tickets are $5

More information: www.kohlerexpo.com

Find Wonderful Fashions for Less

You’ll never know what you can find at a thrift or vintage store if you don’t look! Check out this amazing article to see the kind of wonderful fashions you can find, yes even for formal events and Prom! Imagine too the things you can get for everyday at amazing prices. You are also helping charities in many cases too. So if you can’t afford a gown or tuxedo don’t despair just get looking. Department stores are not the only places you can find fashions like these. Why miss a wonderful night because the mall shops are too expensive there are alternatives and as you can see by this article you can find wonderful things. You friends may even be envious you found so much for so little!

Armed with fashion, Spring looks at bargain prices at Salvation Army fashion show
By Patrice Stewart pstewart@decaturdaily.com

Maythion Casteel of Falkville got his first chance as a fashion model Saturday and bought the Brooks Brothers suit he wore for just $6.

To brighten the black suit, he spent another $3 for a purple dress shirt by D’Amante.

This bargain buy and others could have been yours if you moved quickly after the fashion show presented by the Salvation Army’s thrift store in Decatur.

Great Advice and Glam Gowns

Check out this article from The Atlanta Journal Constitution on top picks for gorgeous gowns and what’s right for your body type. Seriously pretty pictures too. Click below for their tips!

“Whatever style a girl chooses, the dress always needs a few nips and tucks to make it fit her perfectly,” said Thomas Tolbert, owner of Legends in Roswell. “Don’t be afraid of alterations. They only enhance the dress — and the wearer.”

Get a head start and find a dress shape that’s best for your body type. Check out our picks for dresses and find yourself the belle of the ball.”

Have a Prom Fashion Show

Have you ever thought of having a Prom Fashion Show? It is a lot of work but can be very beneficial to your class and to local businesses. It might be fun to model fashions while your friends either model with you or watch as local businesses show off what they sell. A lot of people may not even know what shops are in their own cities so this is helpful knowing what’s available in their neighborhood. Photo, semca.org

Seeing new fashions up close can save you a lot of time and money when trying to pick out the right thing to wear. Something might look pretty in a magazine, but in person you may not like it as much, or you may like it even more.

This can also be a great preparation for the Prom Planning Committee. You can find out who works hard and can be depended on and you’ll have a solid start to knowing who will do the best job when it comes to the actual Prom. Fun and hard work can mix and produce something your fellow classmates will love.

Lily Allen’s Prom Gown Glam

Lily’s personal style is fun for those of us who secretly wish we could wear gowns everywhere because she does just that. She is known for wearing new and vintage prom gowns with sneakers and gold jewelry. Her fashion sense not only got her noticed beyond her fast rising music career but landed her a deal with UK Retailer New Look, to design her own line. It’s going to be titled appropriately “Lily Loves” and will be available in May. Look for six dresses, two pairs of shoes and some brightly colored accessories.

So look for the release of the line and the cool ad campaign pictures they are promising. In the meantime you can keep up with Lily’s music and tour schedule here on her official website. Photo, LilyAllenMusic

The Socks, the Ankle Boots and the Heels

Such a wild chic look, those high heels and ankle boots with socks. So wear.. I mean where, are those socks? Here are some suggestions!

Nordstrom Frenchi Knit Socks What they say: “Short novelty socks are cute in every color. Nylon/spandex; hand wash. By Frenchi; made in the USA or imported. $6.00

Wild Style! Marc Jacobs heels with stockings

One of the more unusual combos shown for fall was Marc Jacob’s heels and stockings. Even though heels are not generally considered comfortable his strong architectural shapes and cozy stockings made these look like you could walk for days. The ones that look like leather stockings are actually boots made to look like stockings and heels. Don’t you wish you had a pair of each? I do…

(Photo credit Style.com)

Flat and Low Heeled Shoes, pretty with less pain

Not everybody can wear heels. Even when you love them they can make your feet hurt and cause some other troubles. Teetering along icy sidewalks isn’t exactly safe either. Flat or low heeled shoes do not have to be plain and ugly and many shoemakers are realizing that flat and low heeled shoes can be created in styles way beyond girl’s flats or sneakers. (photo credit, Trippen)

Top Design Sources for Teens

Some people are lucky enough to go to Fashion Week and place their orders right off the runway. That is great obviously but those who cannot order off the runway still love those fashions and can still get those styles from other sources. I have noticed a few design lines that are sold in larger department stores that are just as fun and trendy as many designer lines. Doesn’t mean you can’t go out and splurge on a funky Betsey Johnson dress or a heavenly layered Marc Jacobs look, but check out these other places too. Chances are you will also find them at the mall so they are easy to have and to hold. Remember its not always about looking for a designer its also looking for a design that will fit into your style.

Online sources help people get what they want no matter where they are so give these links a look and give the whole site a once over while you’re there, you may find even more goodies. Those can be your secret finds or post a comment and tell us what wonderful piece you bought. Happy Shopping!
Marc Jacobs photo credit, Style.com