Chic Bridesmaid Dresses

There are plenty of ways to dress up now in a wedding event. During my time, the norm was to wear something fancy all the time as wedding events are considered formal. Everyone was expected to dress to the nines.

Times have changed. Young ladies and girls can now wear chic and updated styles of bridesmaid gowns that will suit a fancy affair especially if the wedding's attire is casual to formal.

More and more hip and modern couple opt for a casual to semi-formal attire for their entourage and guests. These bridesmaid dresses are more affordable than the formal wear. You can still wear a floor length gown even when the attire calls for a casual wear as long the gown does not have luxurious materials and glamorous embellishments that can categorise it as being formal.

So, which dresses can be considered as acceptable for casual to semi-formal event? Here are some pointers:

Length

Casual dresses will usually be short and may even have asymmetrical hemline. These dresses can be accentuated with a sharp coat, bolero or a nice cardigan. Here are some samples:

Style

Most casual to semi-formal bridesmaid dresses are simple with less frills and embellishments.  The gowns are not similar to ballgowns. They are rather straight cut, with a slit or short A-line dresses.

Materials

Casual to semi-forma gowns are usually made of chiffon fabric, organza, lace and satin. Some are even made of fabric with lycra for a fitted look and cut.

If you want to find more bridesmaid dresses that are suitable for various events, you can check plenty of choices in Pickedlooks.com.


(Photo credit: pickledlooks.com)

Perfect Dress For Your Valentine's Day Dinner Date

The day of love is just around the corner and you must be getting excited because you've just been asked out on a date by your crush or if you're already taken then this Valentine's Day dinner date is ultra special as you get to spend time with your special someone.

What ever the case may be, it's time to dress up and not look too revealing especially when it's still very cold and you still need to dress up warmly. However, Valentine's Day does not have to be all about wearing "red" just because it symbolizes the color of love and passion.

You can be dressy too with these samples and styles below without being too revealing and too boring with just the red tone. These dresses will flatter your figure and style for that lovely Valentine's Day dinner date.

American Vintage - Dresses Short Dress

American Vintage - Dresses Short Dress - $59.00, 9.95 shipping - Available at Yoox

Diane Von Furstenberg - Dresses Short Dress

Diane Von Furstenberg - Dresses Short Dress - $116.00, 9.95 shipping - Available at Yoox

People Tree - Dresses Knee-Length Dress

People Tree - Dresses Knee-Length Dress - $143.00, 9.95 shipping - Available at Yoox

AnnaRita N. - Dresses Short Dress

AnnaRita N. - Dresses Short Dress - $44.00, 9.95 shipping - Available at Yoox

Aquilano Rimondi - Dresses Knee-Length Dress

Aquilano Rimondi - Dresses Knee-Length Dress - $247.00, 9.95 shipping - Available at Yoox

Christian Dior - Dresses Knee-Length Dress

Christian Dior - Dresses Knee-Length Dress - $1304.00, 9.95 shipping - Available at Yoox

BDBA - Bdba Dresses Short Dress

BDBA - Bdba Dresses Short Dress - $69.00, 9.95 shipping - Available at Yoox

Roberta Furlanetto - Dresses Short Dress

Roberta Furlanetto - Dresses Short Dress - $109.00, 9.95 shipping - Available at Yoox

RageIT - SOFT FAUX FUR SHRUG FULLY LINED EVENING TIPPET BRIDAL BOLERO PARTY JACKET COAT[Ivory,M/L (UK 12/14)]

And top your lovely dress with any of these coats and shawls to keep you warm.



RageIT - SOFT FAUX FUR SHRUG FULLY LINED EVENING TIPPET BRIDAL BOLERO PARTY JACKET COAT[Ivory,M/L (UK 12/14)] - $29.98, 6.99 shipping - Available at Amazon.com Marketplace

White House Black Market - Womens 3/4 Sleeve Short Flirty Trench , Pink/Peach, Size: 0

White House Black Market - Womens 3/4 Sleeve Short Flirty Trench , Pink/Peach, Size: 0 - $150.00, 5.95 shipping - Available at White House Black Market

Finejo - FINEJO Women Slim PU Leather Short Coat Jacket Trench Parka Outwear

Finejo - FINEJO Women Slim PU Leather Short Coat Jacket Trench Parka Outwear - $26.99, Free shipping - Available at Amazon.com Marketplace

Happy Rainy Days - Happy Rainy Days Women's Short Trench Coat Black X Large

Happy Rainy Days - Happy Rainy Days Women's Short Trench Coat Black X Large - $159.00, Free shipping - Available at Amazon.com Marketplace

The Pashmina Store - Pure Pashmina Shawl Burgundy 3 Ply

The Pashmina Store - Pure Pashmina Shawl Burgundy 3 Ply - $89.99, Free shipping - Available at The Pashmina Store

Neon Buddha - Buddha Women's Fragrant Shawl Collar Pin Closure Jacket, Black, X-Small

Neon Buddha - Buddha Women's Fragrant Shawl Collar Pin Closure Jacket, Black, X-Small - $118.18, Free shipping - Available at Amazon.com

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Review - Gold Thread Embroidery Lace Dress from Sammydress

I am very thankful that Sammydress sent me this lovely dress to try and review. I have initially ordered it for myself but realized that my daughter would be the best model for it since she will be graduating soon. The dress will be the perfect graduation party dress she can wear afterwards.

I chose the Gold Thread Embroidery Lace Dress for Women with belt from the myriad of dresses and other fashionable items in their collection. It caught my attention right away as I love vintage colors, patterns, cuts and styles.

Here is the product info about the dress:

Style: Cute 

Material: Lace 

Silhouette : A-Line 

Dresses Length: Mini 

Neckline: Round Collar 

Sleeve Length: Half Sleeves 

Embellishment: Embroidery 

Pattern Type: Floral 

Season: Fall, Spring 

Weight: 0.6KG 

Package Contents: 1 x Dress

Price: $23.68 

Below are the intricate details of the embroidery.

My daughter, modelling the dress from Sammydress.

Sizing is as follows:

I like the dress a lot because of its classy style and embroidery. I love the fact that it's lightweight and you can actually wear it during summer.

The fancy details of the embroidery makes it sophisticated and yet, you can wear it too for parties both day and night. It's good to wear with tights for cooler weather and a long coat for that more business like image.

I do recommend this dress and I highly recommend Sammydress.com for your online shopping needs when it comes to fashionable clothings and accessories. Their price is right and they offer shipping worldwide.


Disclaimer:
I received the dress for free for evaluation purposes. The opinions I have expressed in this post are 100% mine. I only review products/services that I like and will use and feel that my readers will benefit from the info. My opinions and findings may vary from yours.

Fashion Statement From My Daughter's Point Of View

Well, I have allowed my daughter to tell me what she feels about my being a fashionista and how I try to influence her. Here are her own opinions about fashion and how she sees it.

"I'm not exactly a fashionista, but I know my mother is. I'm the "whatever-feels-comfy-is-alright-for-me" kind-of person. Well, that was before I stepped into my 15th year, where the thing called "fashion conscience" came into existence.

I began to have slight doubts about how I dressed myself, occasionally. Sometimes, I'd ignore it but sometimes it just peters me like a fly. So on a whim, I decided to give the thought a chance. And I was okay with it. But it became more of a big deal for my mom than it was for me whenever I go out with friends in my school, well, since yeah. There are guys and girls there.  And every time she finds out I'd be going out with friends (and that includes guys), she makes it a bigger deal by ransacking my/her closet, using her 'fashionista' senses and picks out her delighted set just for me.  Though, when she found out about Zalora, an online shop in the Philippines, she took things up to a different level.

I have been asking for  Sperry top-sider shoes for sometime now and I'm glad I checked Zalora because if my mom finds out that I am putting an effort to give in to her fashion sense, she'll be happy. I like being dressed by mom though. Please don't get me wrong. There are just times and that is MOST OF THE TIME where I prefer my casual self than my dressed-up self. My mom gets that and I know she means well.  I think she's just preparing me for the real world when I start going to college next school year. And I think that's awesome of my mom to do that for me."

Well, what can I say. My daughter couldn't have said it any better! I'm a happy mom.