SPRING SUMMER 2007

Reign impressive, this spring summer, in swaying silhouettes veering around sleek skirt styles and chic shifts to delicate baby doll looks. Get a head start in this season with something ruflly in clean silhouettes and in the soft pastels and white. The season is an absolute charmer with fresh and airy appeal of the season’s best with no place for vintage and retro looks. Keep the looks simple be it a dominant black ideally for falls or a whites and creams for spring summer.

Anyhow, spring summer overture calls for a long, billowing, romantic silhouette, one that sets focus on the waist while layers of wispy frothy chiffon smoothly cascade over the body. This hints a poetic inspiration and brings to fore the true femininity of women. Nothing exudes elegance like the breezy feeling of a gorgeous dress accented by incredible yet simple detail. However, this spring summers brings you an effortless silhouette, to make fashion simple with sophistication. Wear a piece of this robe and you are ready to take on the day, morning to evening feeling beautiful than ever!

Summer brings a sense of simplicity and airiness, replicated by technological advancements and the individualistic fashion, gives a way to mass fashion with plethora of options to choose the best dress in the best color and style for the season. The season calls for light airy flimsy skirts and dresses in flowing chiffons and illustrious jerseys. Dress up in the classic shades of red, white and blue splash to get the nautical inspiration for the season in sexy striking solid colors and floral fancy. Who said you can’t look like your favorite Hollywood celebrity? So you saw that yellow chiffon dress on your fav celeb and have been dreaming about it ever since. Well, your dreams may just come true. A celebrity-inspired dress for Prom is a hot ticket and your backstage pass to shining like a true star.

But how about not including the versatile white in your wardrobe, well the spring summer displays a wonderful array of options for the fresh and innocent look in this achromatic color in sweltering sun. A symbol of femininity and elegance, white speaks volume and is the real embellishment. Make waves in the timeless tones of white and up do in contrasting accessories.

So you think its all about the little black dress, don’t you? Well think again because this is the season for the white dress. It’s no longer trendy to stay safe in black, instead the latest trend is to swathe yourself in the pure innocence of this achromatic color.

Wear it solid, mixed with black or tinged with vibrant hues, you get to see the wealth of white on the spring runways proving the season would not be the same without this divine band of white. From crisp cottons to soft fluid goddess-worthy jerseys and tailored silks, these day dresses intermittent with crochet inserts or jewel-trimmed eveningwear - white is the way to go ahead. You can also choose from the charming array of off-white, Ivory and cream colors and dress up and down to beat the popularity of whites.

Jersey is reckoned for its classic silhouette and comfort, and so seems evident, this mad rush for designers clinching for this ultimate material. Designers are unleashing fantastic summer silhouettes in the silky soft fabric just in time for those toasty months ahead. And yes, jersey can be just elegant and refined- be it for the office to a night out after work. Your flirty feminine number can be glamourized an inch further with the ideal summer accessory – the belt. Add a little detail with a dainty band or funk it up with a chunky colorful shape. From the runway to a town way, get ready to gear up for a fashionable season and you!

Whether you are looking for that swanky evening gown spotted on your favorite celebrity or a classic gown for your black tie gala, the trend for the evenings leans towards fluid satin flowing styles that accentuate the figure in all the right places. Be it draping, gathers or dramatic trailing trains, there is something for every body type for the season. So if you want to emphasize your figure? Try a gown with a gathered waistline. Want to look leaner? Opt for a gown with an empire waistline. But if you just want to look feminine, classy and elegant choose one of these entrance charmers in chiffon, georgette, satin or silky satin. Yet if glamour is what you are after, slip into a bedazzled number, one with sparkle shine and glimmer. Choose the season’s fad - rich embroidered and hand beaded fantasies to make others envy your dress. Whatever your choice, whatever your occasion, you will be sure to look exceptional in the season’s best evening gowns.

Spring formal fashions in blue inspire hope. Sky blue, aqua, and baby blue hues mark the delicate formal dress designs of Spring, as well as shades of sage and cornflower and blush colors. Black on white mixed with color blocks portray classic style. Blue is the color of hope, friendship, and peace, timely themes for a turbulent world. Spring fashion designers show blue highlights in silk tops, polka dot dresses, and crinkle fabrics. Styles like overlays and flyaways add romance and charm, while simple silhouettes of empire, a-line, and princess shapes make the look timeless in blues. So get ready for the spring summer blues.

White formal fashions are also back this year. All these rainbow-hued dresses - are just not for you? Well you are in luck because this season, the white dress - be it long, embellished, classic or satin - is just what you need to exude that pure prom queen style. Bright shades are equally in, with sunset orange, citrus yellow or popsicle pink, the brights are leading the way. Not bold enough for a complete dose, try choosing a dress with bright color accents. No doubt, pink is in, always was, and always will be, however, this season is particularly strong on the pink prom dress. Perhaps it's a return to femininity that has pink's popularity at an all time high, whatever it is, we think that it is, and always will be the best way to achieve your princess prom fantasies.

Beaded satin blends traditional elegance with modern latino influences. Last year was all about sequins but this year beading has taken hold as the most popular embellishment for prom. Tonal and metallics to encrusted and sprinkled - beads will add spark and dazzle to any dress.
Well you can look for corsets and organza in 2007 formal prom dresses and gowns. Classic Corsets are a new twist, bringing back the feminine fiqure and providing a backdrop for intricate brocades and embellished beadwork.

Ruffles/tiers are everywhere, be it to ornate the bustline or trim your hem, ruffles make a statement and add a chic glam factor to any dress. Stemmed from summer’s prairie skirt rage, tiered skirts are having a serious comeback. This trend can go to a unique route: the refined ballroom skirt or the breezy “peasant dress”. Add a touch of lace this prom for that romantic mileage. Laces in rainbow colors mix for that feminine with traditional appeal dosed with modern looks to look great in your proms. A short one duster or a longer -chapels and trains, whatever you say but these can turn any gown into a romantic fantasy.

Last year’s asymmetrical hem has been replaced by the “high-low” dress. The hem, which is short in the front and longer in the back, is so unique and adorable, you'll have all eyes on you! It's a great alternative because it's short enough to dance in but long enough to look dressy. Those of you who can’t choose between the formal full length or the bold attempt to go short, don’t sweat it. Choose this hi/low dress- shorter in the front and longer in the back. Sound weird? Maybe, but the look screams glamour. Try walking into a room full of long gowns. I’m sure you can guess- all eyes on you!

While many of America is discussing politics and the economy, some are simply dreaming of their spectacular prom gowns, beautiful wedding dresses and evening gowns.