Studio 17 : Flirtatious hi-low & convertible styles.

    Flirtatious and imaginative hi-low and convertible styles are the flagship of design in this Fall 2012 season of prom, pageant and banquet dresses by House of Wu's Studio 17 line! Bold unapologetic splashes of color such as fuchsia, cobalt, orange and indigo are the prominent scheme throughout.

    The fishtail cut became popular in early Victorian era and over the years it has re-emerged as a popular way to show a little leg!  Of course, since then the length has greatly changed. The waterfall skirts shown throughout this fall 2012 collection come to a mini length and sweep the floor in the back. Some of these are also done in a wrap method and made from semi-sheer luminous fabrics.

    Are they flattering? Heck yeah! Part of the reason this runway style has made the transition to ready to wear garments is because of this. The combination of mini & maxi dress is a great way to show off your legs as well as utilize some fierce color blocking to flatter a more curvacious shape. The style is fairly convenient as well. You are given the freedom of motion on the dance floor that a short cocktail dress would offer without sacrificing the sophistication of a classically floor length prom dress.

(left) Studio17 12334 shown in Sangria.(right) Studio17 12274 in Fuchsia / Silver multi.

     

(left) House of Wu style# 12320 is a heavily sequin embelished cocktail dress with a jewel trimmed sweet heart neckline. These same crystals can be seen dotting the edge of the detachable floor length skirt.

To the right is a more classic take on the mullet skirt with gentle satin fabric flowing in a demure silhouette to the ground. 

Behind the Scenes w/ Joan Calabrese for Mon Cheri 2013

Here is a great sneak peek at what you should be expecting to see on our site for the coming seasons! Click the video to watch behind the scenes at the 2012 photo shoot for the Spring 2013 Joan Calabrese line for Mon Cheri collection! Check out the line at:
http://www.magicmomentscollections.com/category/Joan_Calabrese_for_Mon_Cheri/c295

Shop this season's hottest Fall/Winter 2012 trends!

   Top style resources such as style.com,Harper's BAZAAR & ELLE are all screaming there are several themes your going to want to keep an eye on.

   Tory Burch sweep across the runway with creme and pastel floral prints to contrast Marc Jacobs' & Rodarte's bold contrasting plaids. One way or another - Prints are back! Dont be afraid to mix the prints either.

    Riding the print love is this European opulence and baroque feel that was set by Dolce & Gabbana with lavish rococo inspired fabrics and ornate intricate details.Oscar de la Renta swept everyone off their feet with their black flocked accents while Marchesa's similar style was carried out with a more subdued earthy tone.

    Contrasting the sweetness seen in a lot of these collections a darker style is taking spotlight! Minimalistic lines accented in leather, lace, faux feathers and draped sheer chiffon were seen in designer collections such as Jason Wu, Rag & Bone & Alexander Wang.Wine red lipstains and clean faces were paired off with the rock and roll chick outfits.

House of Wu: Glitz Pageant dresses by Tiffany Princess!

 

    So you've decided to enter your little girl into a pageant? Entering into a Pageant can be a wonderful experience for your child! It cultivates self confidence, social grace, public speaking skills and all the other skills young women often attend finishing school for!There are two types of beauty pageants for children. Beauty contests are often the focus of natural and organic appearance while Glitz presentations focus on high caliber glamour. From her hair style, makeup, gown to toes she is judged against the other girls. It can be a bit intimidating to try and stand out against such a crowd but with stunning dresses like the House of Wu's Tiffany Princess line its sure to be a breeze! When choosing a gown for your little girl consider the entire picture she makes, not just focusing on one element. It is always wise to choose a color dress that complements your little angel's complexion upose to choosing souly on what her favorite color is.

Here is a quick tip to identify your daughter's skintone:

Take a piece of yellow fabric ( a shirt or towel works fine!) to her face. A person with warm-toned skin will see that the color brightens the complexion, minimizes shadows, and gives a healthier look. A cool-toned complexion would see the exact opposite effect with the same fabric.It draws the vibrancy out and seems almost sickly at times! If you think you may be a cool, attempt a blue fabric next. It should give you the same healthy glow a warm would notice with the yellow.

If your little girl has a warm skin tone, have her try on some

earthy colors like red, orange, yellow or pink!

If she falls to the other side of the spectrum,

try some of these pretty cool toned dresses in purple, blue and green!

      The Tiffany Princess line from House of Wu is created to compliment the developing figure of a child. Keeping this in mind they produce age-appropriate designs that catch the eye with full poofy petticoats, sparkling sequins, adorable faux flowers and much more! The cuts of these pageant gowns are tailored with comfort also in mind. No one wants to send their little girl onto a stage with a irritated neckline or scratchy fabric!

    Your daughter will be radiant as she stands proudly on stage in one of these Tiffany Princess ( so appropriately named! ) pageant girl dresses! She will be sure to enjoy not only the crown but the entire fairytale experience!

Coordinate your own Style with Forever Yours Skirts & Blouses!

    We are excited to announce that our store Magic Moments Collections now carries Forever Yours' collection of separates. The Forever Yours Images collection offers a range of garments from superbly tailored bodices, asymmetric blouses to flared skirts from tea to floor length! This collection allows you to coordinate for any event and suit a range of styles. In today's economy its always reassuring to be able to get many uses out of a purchase. With these separates you'll easily be able to integrate them into your day to day wardrobe!

8976 has a wide bateau neckline and flattering cap sleeves that are sure to be universally flattering. Lets not overlook the lovely dash of shimmer that sits at the natural waist line with the thin sash. The blouse itself is very ornate with an almost vintage glamor feel to it when paired off with the Forever Yours 8983 a-line skirt. However, some evenings out call for a bit more formal silhouette, so try this adorable rosette accented top with a floor length skirt such as 8985.

 

 Being able to wear these dresses time and time again, Forever Yours 8960 seems perfect for bridesmaids, wedding guest attire or even a modest garden wedding! After seeing this dress on several customers in our Port Jefferson NY storefront, we are loving the way this column dress does wonders to elongate the figure. The tapered side bit of flounce is so sweetly feminine and paired with the matching cropped jacket is creates a soothing image of womanly charm that is hard to say no to.

On it's own, this knee length designer dress 8988 could be worn out at a dinner with your family. Its many panels of wide ruching compliments your natural curves while downplaying areas of concern. Now add the beaded shrug and this dress becomes ready for a fresh and in fashion Mother of the Bride.











Stalk across the red carpet radiating with confidence in this sultry new Forever Yours designer dress 8956! This sophisticated evening dress showcases a sculpted sweet heart bust and drop waist which leads into the dramatic fit & flare floral accented skirt.

Scala: Smolderingly HOT Beaded Dresses.

This season's Style Trends are Indisputable: Girls are going to be looking Sultry. Sexy. Scolding HOT in heavily sequined & beaded form fitted mini-dresses!

Just as evening dresses are becoming popular for senior prom, the short cocktail dress is in the spotlight for events like homecoming, winter formals and even a night out clubbing or celebrating a 21st birthday.

The little black dress is getting its makeover in Scala style 47466. Thick straps reach up from a

 strong v neckline to reach over the shoulders and create a geometric flare to the design. These

same straps cross through the back in an X fashion and lead into a plunging open back. The 

black sequins bleed into a pretty pink accent and dip into a silver ombre. This splash of color

is best tied in elsewhere - be it a colorful smokey eye or even a pair of Aspen Glitter Pumps!

If you want to keep the focus on your dress 

( and maybe some incredible smokey eyeshadow and earrings!) opt for a black heel.

 But don't misunderstand us, there is no reason to choose a boring pump!

 The extra straps are also very handy for first time heel-wearers as they help secure your foot.

:Lead. Graphite. Platinum. Antique Gold. Gunmetal:

These are the colors you want to scoop up and give a try as they are the new glamorous alternative to the simple black shift.The little black dress can never be replaced, but this neutral toned range of shades are

so very universally flattering for a range of skintones and hair colors. It's that interesting shade we just 

havent seen used much in these divisions of fashion that make it such a stunning choice. Depending on how you coordinate with stockings, shoes, cropped bolero jackets, necklaces or even gloves these short party dresses can realy showcase your unique personality.

But What Should I do with my Makeup? So many girls are wearing a grey smokey eye to their events but you can change it up a bit by doing this vogue-ish style in different shades. Bronze smokey eyes are flattering to blue, hazel and green eye colors and can offer a more natural look. If the purpose is to stand out in the crowd try a smokey eye with a color to tie into your dress! Vibrant and eye-popping purples are showing up on the runways and paired with a black liner can be very stunning!

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This newest collection from Scala & BG Haute also include floor length evening dresses with long sleeves, single shoulder straps, slits and beautiful lace overlays!

Chic New Bari Jay Bridesmaid Styles.

    Throughout the years it was common for the bride to choose a single dress in the colors of her event for all of her dear friends in the bridal party. This practice often led to the cliche images of misfit bridesmaid dresses we often joke about today. Really, its not the the dresses were bad but that the same dress is not always meant to flatter every figure!

    Luckily for the bridesmaids of today, its become a hot new trend for the Bride to allow her maids some leeway in choosing a dress. Its become very acceptable to have your friends choose a style of dress they prefer and have it ordered in the colors of the party to match. This way a busty girl can wear an eggplant dress with supportive straps and a short girl can show a little leg in a tea length dress and still be uniform in their bride's chosen color scheme. Another way to set the maids apart while still remaining in scheme is to allow them to freely asessorize! Allowing them to wear jackets of different styles in the same color is a easy and fun way.  I mean really, just because it isnt your bridal party's big day doesnt mean you want your best friends to look silly in all of your photos!

Romantic Grecian styles are a fashionable way to remain modest without compromising a flare of personality! Notice the peek-o-boo accent at the shoulder, what a fun detail!

2012 bridesmaid designers are producing more and more bridesmaid dresses in a tea length.The short length offers ease of motion (great for being on the dance floor !)  as well as fresh style that can be worn at plenty of other events after the wedding! 

In style 430 (left pictured in raspberry) and 417 (pictured in charcoal iridescent chiffon ) we see the classic pleat is still very much "in". Throughout this collection they are used to give geometric flare as well as texture to what would otherwise be a very simple shift.