Shoes by Nine West: Shoes for your formal or prom event

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Depending on the length of your evening gown, your shoes may not even be a visible part of your ensemble – however that doesn’t make them any less important! Shoe’s are still a vital accessory, even if no one ever sees them! We found a ton of great options by popular shoe company – Nine West. What we love about these shoes is the fact that they are not only fashionable, but are great quality as well! Some of our picks aren’t traditional considerations for formal dresses – but that is the beauty of it all!

 

Nine West Women’s Olavera Sandal

 

Nine West Women’s Mocha Slingback Sandal

This is an example of a shoe that may not be considered for a traditional formal event, but it is perfect! If your dress is a solid color of any of the prominent colors in this shoe, it’s perfect! A print pattern shoe like this is an ideal accent to a solid color dress! If you like the shoe but not the color, it is available in 8 colors including white, black, gold and silver.

 

Nine West Women’s Tenara Sandal
This black medium heeled shoe features gold accent pieces, ideal for a black and gold dress. Be careful when matching your jewelry accessories with this dress. If you aren’t wearing gold colored jewelry – this may not be the shoe for you. It is also available in bronze/gold combination.

 

Nine West Women’s Roxanne Sandal

Nine West Women’s Suegra Sandal
This one is definitely more of a traditional consideration for a formal gown shoe. It’s a mid-heel and appears to be very comfortable. It’s available in a variety of colors including black and pewter/silver.

Nine West Women’s Hippiegirl Ankle Strap Sandal
The perfect shoe if the primary/solid color of your dress is a matching shade of purple!

Nine West Women’s Dontlie3

Accessorizing your Prom updo

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If you want to create a special and dramatic look for that special occasion, the last thing you want to do is look like a cookie-cutter Barbie doll when it comes to your hairstyle. And the truth is that many of your formal hairstyles were probably just that, exact replicas of styles that were worn on every special occasion for years stretching back into time. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can create a different and exciting new updo for each and every formal occasion even if you only know how to do one type of formal hairstyle.

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You see, the key to creating a different look lies in the details. You could actually style your hair in a French twist without having the same look twice if you added special touches and elements to your style. Here’s how:

• · Straighten instead of curl – In many updos, the free pieces are curled with a curling iron. You can change your look simply by using a flat iron to sleek down these pieces instead of curling them up. You can even alternate using a crimping iron and flat iron to create a dramatic effect.
• · Leave pieces free for effect – You can also experiment by leaving different pieces of your updo free. For example: try leaving a ½” section of hair around your complete hairline free from the updo. Pull your hair up into a simple pony tail. Then, take ½” sections of the free hair and crisscross it in a basket-weave style on top of your updo. Pin into place, and you’ve created a unique look with little effort.
• · Use accessories – By using simple accessories such as hair extensions of a different color than your hair and ribbons, you can add a lot of interest to your updo. Simply insert small strands of hair or ribbon into your style to create splash of color and drama. You can color coordinate these with your dress or use natural colors that will compliment your hair color.
• · Flowers – Inserting a small floral accessory into your updo is also a good idea as long as you don’t take it overboard. Choose very small flowers and use them sparingly. Using too many will make you look like a flower arrangement. Remember, accessories are used to compliment your style, not overpower it.

In addition to these ideas, there are many more that you can experiment with. Just remember that small changes make a big difference when it comes to adding that special touch to your updo. So, even if you don’t have a lot of creativity and talent, you can still create breathtaking updos that will be envied by all who see them.

 

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Finding the Perfect Prom Flowers

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Prom is arguably one of the most important events of a teenager’s life. For teenage girls, it’s an event that ranks right up there with getting a driver’s license. Prom is a night when young women get a chance to feel like princesses in their beautiful gowns, professionally styled hair, elegant shoes, classy evening bags, and, of course, the painstakingly selected corsages and boutonniere.
 
 As a florist, I’ve helped hundreds of excited teenagers choose the right flowers to match their prom attire, so I know how important this event is in a young person’s life. It is always my pleasure to spend time finding out what kind of flowers they have in mind and which colors and styles will best match the dress and tuxedo. While I thoroughly enjoy the occasion, I understand that many of these young people are ordering flowers for the first time in their lives. They’re often nervous and uncertain of how to get exactly what they have in mind. Here are a few tips to make the process easier:
 
 • Order early. Prom occurs during peak wedding season and sometimes falls on Mother’s Day weekend. Wedding season and Mother’s Day are extremely busy times for florists. Many of the flowers that are popular for use in corsages and boutonnieres are also popular in arrangements for both weddings and Mother’s day. Therefore, you should place your prom flower order at least two weeks before the event. This will allow your florist the time to make certain he or she has the proper quantities of the high-demand flowers on hand.
 
 • Let your date know which flowers you like, or go together to order your flowers. If you’ve been dreaming of a particular look for your corsage or boutonniere and you know what kind of flowers you want in it, it’s perfectly okay to let your date know that. In fact, many couples make the trip to the florist together and order matching corsages and boutonnieres, which has become a popular trend. If you’re not able to go together to order your flowers, you may want to give your date a picture of the kind of flowers you want.
 
 • Consider your date’s attire when ordering. This tip is especially important for young men ordering corsages. Obviously if the young lady is wearing a strapless gown, a pin-on corsage may not be the best choice. Two very popular styles of prom flowers are wrist corsages and hand-held nosegays. These two styles are the perfect choice to go with strapless gowns or gowns made with fabrics that may be damaged by pins. To make certain you have the perfect match for your attire, bring in the gown itself, a fabric swatch, or a photo. This will allow your florist to match the flowers, ribbons, and colors to your clothing.
 
 • Your prom flowers don’t have to be expensive to be beautiful. Talk to your florist about your budget. He or she can suggest inexpensive flowers that, when placed in a nicely designed corsage, will be every bit as lovely as the more expensive varieties.
 

 All in all, the best advice I can probably give for ordering your prom flowers is to take the time to engage your florist in a conversation about what you want, what will best match your clothing, and how much you’d like to spend. Remember, your florist is a professional and will be happy to take the time you need to help you pick the perfect prom flowers.

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Tips to find the Perfect Prom Shoes

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Perfect Prom Shoes – Simple Tips On How To Find Them

You’ve spent countless hours searching for the perfect prom dress, and finally found it. Now you need to find the perfect shoe to go with your dress. But it doesn’t have to be hard! All you need to know is a few fashion tricks, and the perfect prom shoe will be yours.
 
 The most important thing to keep in mind is comfort. It doesn’t matter how amazing and fantastic the shoe that you pick is – if you are unable to walk by the end of the night, it was the wrong one! How can you look at your best if your feet feel like they are about to fall off?
 
 High heels are a common style of shoe, and for good reason – they make your legs look longer and slimmer and force you to keep good posture. But you don’t need to go ridiculous with the heel height. Two-inch heels are more than enough to give the desired effect while saving your poor feet.
 
 If you are used to them, strapped dress sandals are quite popular and can be worn with most dresses. But they can be a pain to wear – you may find it more comfortable to choose a dress shoe with an enclosed toe. If you get an enclosed toe, make sure they have a soft, cushioned upper lining (leather is preferable).
 
 Another option for shoes that are extremely comfortable to wear are ballet shoes. Unfortunately they are only suitable with full skirts (they just don’t look right with tight fitted dresses).
 
 It probably doesn’t need to be said, but do ensure that you pick shoes that are the correct size for you. Shoes that are too big or too small will never feel comfortable, and a shoe that is too big could leave you with blisters or even come off at an embarrassing moment!
 
 Once you have decided on your shoes for the prom, make sure you wear them in before the night. The easiest way to do this is to wear them around the house for an hour or so each day for a week. If you aren’t used to the style of shoe you bought, this also gives you a chance to become used to them.
 
 One final tip; it can be difficult to find a colour that matches exactly, so you will have two options. You can try to find a complementary colour (for example, black to go with a dark coloured dress), or if the shoe is the right type you can dye it to match.
 
 If you decide to dye your shoes, remember that dyed items look different indoors compared to outdoors. For example, shoes dyed grey may take on a purple tone outside. There is nothing that can be done to stop this, so be sure to tell your dyer if the event is indoor or outdoor.

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