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Fashion, Fashion Shows

Highlights From Nolcha Fashion Week’s September 11th 7:30pm Runway

On September 11th, I attended the 7:30pm runway show of Nolcha Fashion Week. The night’s show was jammed pack with an audience eager to see the creations from up-and-coming designers Mariana Valentina, Leka, Lum, Studio 6th Sense and Nina Athanasiou. The designers did not disappoint. Mariana Valentina’s line on women’s eveningwear kicked off the show with freely flowing silk gowns. Next up, were breathtaking dresses by Léka, … Continue reading Highlights From Nolcha Fashion Week’s September 11th 7:30pm Runway

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Couture Fashion Week – Isabel Zapardiez – Couture Bridal Designs

On Friday, February 16th, I attended the fashion presentation of Spanish designer Isabel Zapardiez, who unveiled a selection of stunning couture bridal designs inside the iconic Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. Every model emerged as poised goddesses draped in silk satin, muslin, organza, tulle and brocade. Embellishments of Chantilly lace, crystals, mother-of-pearl and silver added to the drama and … Continue reading Couture Fashion Week – Isabel Zapardiez – Couture Bridal Designs

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What to do with your Bridesmaid dress

It seems that in throughout pop culture there has always been some stigma associated with bridesmaid dresses. When a female gets the invite to join her friend’s bridal party, she can’t help but feel honored, excited, but then fearful…of the bridesmaid dress she will have to wear. When I think of bridesmaid dresses I think of the scene in the movie 27 dresses in which … Continue reading What to do with your Bridesmaid dress

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Help an underserved teen go to prom: Donate your old dresses

The highlight of my high school existence was getting ready for prom. Months before the big day I went shopping and found the perfect dress: a pale pink mermaid style gown with black bows adorning the bottom.  Now, years later the possibility of me ever attending another prom is pretty much zero. Even if I had to go to a formal or charity event that … Continue reading Help an underserved teen go to prom: Donate your old dresses

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