Flattering your bodyshape with Cameron Blake Fall2012 Line.

For the Fall 2012 season designer  Cameron Blake  has put together a line full of multi-tonal taffeta and semi-sheer draped chiffon to flatter all sizes & shapes! Interesting takes on classic shapes ensures the  mother of the bride  looks current and fresh without looking out-of-place! With a range of cuts from tea length to mermaid flare, every body shape can find the right design to make their natural beauty shine!  Pear shaped, apple, full & curvy or lean and androgynous you can dress to impress on your child's big day!

 

Showing off a bit of the décolleté area is a great way to make your full figure work to flatter you!

For a Full and curvy  frame you may want to avoid flimsy thin fabrics that cling tightly and in the wrong areas. This line has several very beautifully iridescent colored taffeta gowns such as Cameron Blake 212691  or 212673 which have a nice structure to it that will keep your curves in check!

 There are also several multi-layered chiffon dresses in this season that are versatile and quite suited for a curvy frame as well. Many women feel at home in the many free floating layers. Princess and empire bust lines also do wonders to re-work your proportions but be sure to avoid a fully gathered waistline.

Pear shaped girls boast petite shoulders with wide voluptiouse hips. You will want to avoid vertical stripes for the bottom half of your body for sure! A deep v neckline will do wonders to elongate your neck and paired with an empire waist or knee length skirt your sure to shine!Cameron Blake 212686 lets you show a little leg ( and a cute pair of pumps! ) without sacrificing the sophistication a floor length dress offers.

Odds are if your a busty girl like Salema Halyek, Eva Mendes, or Jessica Simpson - you know without anyone telling you. You might also feel that its one of the first things people see when they look at you. There are ways to downplay or showcase this feature with the designer dresses you choose for the wedding. Keep the big prints and frilly shifts away! They will only focus the eye on your bust line. Adding thick straps to your dress also gives you the support you need so you can enjoy the night without worry of a wardrobe malfunction! Also experiment with the use of fashion tape.

For the tall and narrow amazons amongst us, you'll want to avoid tight knit dresses and designs with a v neck. Adding a bit of flounce and frill to the midsection will help create the illusion of curves where you may be lacking them. Styles like Blake's 212687 have a flared a-line skirt that help minimize the waist line by comparison and creates a more shapely silhouette.

Allure Bridesmaids: Romantic shades in Chiffon.

Brides Magazine has been quoted forecasting this season in bridesmaid trends:

"...lots of colorful lace, chic takes on the little black dress, and romantic shades of soft pink. "

    To sum up Allure Bridal's 2012 bridesmaid dresses we would say classic and elegant, feminine and ethereal. Flowing, figure flattering chiffon drapes in a way that re-invents the classic A-line in ways sure to be popular with all the summer weddings this season! Stepping aside from heavy fabrics like taffeta these dresses are not only positively charming to look at but utterly comfortable to wear.

    And what was that about romantic shades of pink? It is true, pastel and earthy tones are having their way with the runway this season! Those who may not be up for following the trends need not worry. Allure Bridals caters to all their clients and offers a very impressive range of colors for their designs. Roughly 45 shades! How awesome is that?





 The empire waist line is reigning supreme on the popularity charts this season! The collection predominantly showcases a princess & natural waistline with occasional peppering of the asymmetric waistline. Overall, we are seeing the dropped waist being phased out of style all together!

Allure 1222S Bridesmaid Dress has a striking 1920s vintage glamour about it that we here at Magic Moments are in love with! The strapless sweet heart bust gives enough contour to be pretty but doesn't scoop so much as to be indecent for the venue.

Another large focal point for this bridesmaid collection was offering options for the neck and hem lines.A single shoulder strap ( often decorated in bits of flounce or rosette ) is a favored style this time around with the classic sweet heart bust falling closely behind. That is not to say that strapless and scoop necks arent doing very well for themselves! They are still very popular styles above that of the halter neck that we are only now seeing hints of.

Nearly half the collection falls in a tea or pencil length skirt but as expected from Allure - they bend over backwards to offer these styles in a floor length. A perfect example would be Allure 1271 being offered in a longer length : Here. The same is true for many of the longer dresses being made in shorter lengths.

Ivonne D. : Red Carpet, Mother of the Bride & the most fashionable of Wedding Guests.

Kate's stunning appearance during the Royal Wedding still has been making waves in the fashion community. We are seeing elements of her gown reflecting in wedding attire from the bride's gowns to Mother of the Bride & the rest of her party! Is it any surprise that top mother of the bride designer such as Mon Cheri's Ivonne D. is taking style ques from Kate's fabulous gown?

212D79 (top) and 212D72(bottom) 

The deep wine dress, style 212D79 utilizes a delicate semi-sheer lace across the arms in a three-quarter  fashion. The raw edges of this floral lace cuts into the neck line to create the illusion of a long neck without being overly flashy about the amount of skin shown. 212D72 uses it's lace to create a runway worthy geometric illusion that is perfectly suited for a red carpet event or evening affair out!

 Another element we are noticing in Ivonne D's newest releases is it's love for the hourglass silhouette! Many of the designs feature a flared mermaid like skirt that makes the waistline seem so tiny by comparison! This shape is timeless for a reason! And that reason being that its so wonderfully flattering is no big secret!

Showcase of Details:

Oozing with shimmer beadwork dots across the shoulder and neck of the shawl.

Feminine floral details weave across the modest sweet heart bodice.

Faux flowers embellish the dress with lines of shimmering pears and beads.



A fresh take on the classic ruffled skirt, tiers of fabric zig-zag across instead of fall in tiers.

        

Macis - Mother of the Bride 2012 Style Trends.

    Recently the designers at Macis have debuted their newest Mother of the Bride / Evening wear pieces apart of the Queenie & Couture lines and we have to say, we are blown away with their innovation to the often modest and classic styles of years prior. Proof that the Mother of the Bride/Groom doesn't need to look frumpy on their child's big day is shown in the age appropriate silhouettes shown in this collection.

In vogue with the 2012 style reports,  this Queenie Collection designerr

dress 6067 is offered in a range of pastel colors such as "cafe" or "Blush".

The above style 8282 creates the illusion of curves and length

with a long flared skirt and fitted bodice. What is setting this style 

apart from the crowd is it's unusually draped crop jacket! People 

are in love with the idea of an outfit they can get multiple uses out of

and more bang for their buck!  

It is no surprise to hear this stunning garment is from Macis’ Couture line.

There is no question about it, you will be radiant with confidence and style in

8275. The unusual netted straps are trimmed in delicate beading and provide

an additional function to it's fashion. This semi-sheer overlay secures the

classic sweet heart bust so you can dance the night away without every

worrying about embarrassing "wardrobe malfunctions".

   

With so many choices out there, the Modern Mom has the capability to show off her own personality without outshining the bride or having to over expose herself in something inappropriate for the venue.

Evening wear and attire for wedding guests are offering new and fresh ways to cover up with 3/4th sleeves, semi-sheer chiffon and much more! Check out some of the jackets, shrugs and shawl options we offer on our Magic Moments Collections website:  http://www.magicmomentscollections.com/category/Bolero_Jackets/c351

Champagne, beige, cafe, taupe and even nude for shoes are all excellent choices

 for this summer. But don't forget strong colors such as

Cobalt or Platinum metallic are also very “in”.

Saving Money on your Flower Girl, Pageant or Communion Dress.

    When shopping for  your little girls First Holy Communion, flower girl dress or even pageant gown, you dont want to ever skimp on quality and style! With that said, the ecomomy has not been kind to everyone, so shopping smart is the best way to get a real Bang for your buck without sacrifising style! When shopping, consider that this dress has multiple uses. It wont be worn once and then thrown in a corner. Choose a dress that will become a family hierloom, something your family can pass between generations fondly. Choose a dress with a fun and bright style that can be worn for a first birthday or party! Vibrant dashes of colors are a very big trend for 2012 summer weddings.

Macis style 1881

This adorable child's ballgown is a fun and affordable design for flower girl

or even communion. Notice Macis makes an effort to offer a range of color

 options such as white or ivory.

Macis style T1848

Comfort is another big factor in choosing a dress for the big day.

You want to choose something that of course looks stunning but

does not itch or bother the child wearing it. Wide square cut necklines

and tank sleeves that do not dig at the skin or rub at the neck are

wonderfull elements in Macis Designs that meet this need.

Macis style T1887

Proof that luxuriouse high fashion dresses dont have to cost

you a morgage is Macis pageant dress T1887!The designers

offer a strong range of styles from the more modest classics

to the eye catching invations as shown above. 

Dave and Johnny New Prom Long Dresses 2012!

Introducing the newest of Prom Dresses from dress Designer Dave and Johnny for 2012!!! These styles are accented with super sexy cut outs and jeweled tops. Look stunning in gorgeous print designs such as Dave and Johnny 5833 Long Pleated Dress or sexy Leopard Print Dave and Johnny 6362 Dress.

 Dave and Johnny designs offers the most stunning and widest variety of styles and trends! Don't miss out on these styles full of colorful designs and pure elegance. 

Preview more of the line in the following movie clip: 

Dave and Johnny 2012 Cocktail Dresses!

Dave and Johnny Designer Cocktail dress for 2012 are now available from Magic Moments Retail and Online Store! Don't miss out on these fabulous styles great for dances, homecoming events, and graduation styles! Choose stuper classy babydoll Dave and Johnny 6908 Cocktail dress for your next sweet 16 event or go clubbing in shimmering sequin Dave and Johnny 7446 Club Dress! These trendy styles and more in Magic Moments Retail store and online at http://www.magicmomentsprom.com/:

Dave and Johnny Dress Preview: