There’s a reason they say that blue looks good on blue eyed women: because it does! Take a look at this recent photograph of Renee Zellweger in a gorgeous blue flowing frock. Photographed at the world premiere of “Leatherheads” on March 31at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Renee turned heads and showed photographers what Blonde ambition was all about!

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When you’re dress shopping, there are several things that you need to take into consideration before you’re ready to choose the perfect formal dress (which might not be so perfect for the occasion after all!). To avoid selecting a formal dress which doesn’t suit the occasion, consider the following tips while you’re shopping online for the perfect formal dress:

The weather is the first thing that women should take into consideration when they’re attempting to choose the perfect formal dress. Will the event be held indoors, outdoors? If you’ll be splitting your time between indoors and outdoors, you should be dressed appropriately for the weather. In other words, don’t undress for cooler weather and don’t overdress on the hottest day of the year.

Selecting the style and color of your formal dress is the next step. In order the choose the perfect formal dress, you have to suit the style and color with the occasion. If the occasion is celebratory and festive, it’s okay to select bold colors. Spring and floral go hand in hand. Just remember not to go overboard! On the other hand, if the occasion is a formal gathering which is religious in nature (think holidays), solid colors and simplistic formal dresses are very traditional.

Once you’ve selected the perfect formal dress, you’re ready to select accessories, including jewelry and shoes. A beautiful necklace set will compliment any formal dress, as will a couple of bracelets. As far as shoes go, select shoes that will be comfortable. If you plan on attending a special occasion outdoors, choose a thick-low heel. High heels are terrible on patios, grass, brick, and cobblestone.

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After you’ve selected the perfect prom dress and shoes to compliment it, you may think that you’re finished with your prom shopping.

But if you really want to impress your friends, family members, and prom date–you may want to consider a few more accessories.

If you’re like most teens, you’re probably on a prom budget. But don’t let that stop you from finding the hottest deals on affordable jewelry for prom 2008.

Get all the prom glitz, glamour, and star treatment by adding a little ‘bling’ to your prom dress. You don’t have to spend a fortune to look like a million bucks.

Shop now for prom jewelry, including necklace sets and bracelets (most of which are offered for lower prices than a newly released CD!) You don’t want to miss these hot deals on prom jewelry and accessories.

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Are you attending passover seder and you’re not sure what to wear?

The key to dressing appropriately and fashionable for passover dinner is modesty. The more conservative you dress, the better.

If you opt to wear a dress or skirt for passover seder, do make sure that the skirt is of an appropriate length (i.e. knee-length or longer).

Nevertheless, traditionally, skirts and dresses should be long (past the knee), as should sleeves on your dress or blouse. No low-cut dresses.

In many conservative orthodox families, wearing pants to passover seder is seen as disrespectful.

So, if this is your first time attending passover seder and you’re uncertain of the familiy’s traditions and practices, wear a dress or skirt, to be on the safe side. Simplicity is key. You don’t want to undresses, but you most certainly don’t want to overdress either.

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GUEST DRESSED

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A BRIDE TO FEEL STUCK BETWEEN A FROCK AND A HARD PLACE

By MAXINE SHEN

NYPOST

March 24, 2008 — NOTHING strikes fear and panic into a female wedding guest’s heart quite like having to pick an appropriate dress for the occasion.

While it’s no big deal for men – options are generally a suit, sport coat and khakis or a tux – women face more obstacles.

Not upstaging the bride and being underdressed and uncomfortable are things women tend to take into consideration, says Heather Levine, fashion editor at wedding site TheKnot.com.

Ultimately, “women want to look like they’re going to fit in.”

The easiest way to do this is to follow the dress code specified on the invitation.

While “black tie” is a no-brainer – a floor-length evening gown with tasteful (read: not too flashy) accessories – other dress codes can be head-scratchers.

Take black tie optional or semi-formal. A safe bet is a shorter, cocktail-length dress (slightly above the knees) that isn’t too trendy. But, “if you know that the people throwing the wedding have a very formal state of mind, you can wear a long dress,” says Rachel Leonard, fashion director of Brides magazine.

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There are many reasons why young women decide to buy a prom dress online. First and foremost, buying a prom dress online is cheaper than buying one at your local retailer.

An additional reason why prom dresses are bought online are because there are larger selections of styles, sizes, and colors.

So are you ready to learn how to buy a prom dress online? First you should find the perfect prom dress. Once you’ve seen a prom dress that’s an absolute must-have, you should carefully select the prom dress according to your dress size.

Don’t wait until the last moment to order your prom dress. The earlier, the better. When you wait until the last minute to order your prom dress, you may not find the prom dress of your dreams, or worse, the online retailer will have it in stock–but they won’t have your size. In other words, stay ahead of the game and order your prom dress online ASAP.

Choose a reputable online retailer like JAG Apparel which provides excellent customer service and same-day shipping. There are WAY too many here-today-gone-tomorrow retailers out there. So shop responsibly and choose a retailer that has a good reputation.

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At some point in our lives most of us have walked or are about to walk across the stage and reach for a diploma.

Whether it’s a high school graduation or a college graduation, we can remember how beautiful and proud our families looked during our special moment.

And now, it’s your turn to become a proud family member or friend in the crowd on a loved one’s graduation day.

If you’re not sure what to wear to a graduation, you’re not alone. Many women are uncertain about the type of apparel that’s considered tasteful.

Here are a few tips to point you in the right direction, if you’re not sure what to wear to a graduation:

Select a Color

Choose a solid colored dress or skirt set if you’re not sure what to wear to a graduation. Even though a graduation is a celebration, you want to appear formal. Solid colors are very formal and are perfect for graduation apparel.

Accessories

Select comfortable shoes to wear with your dress, especially if you must do a lot of walking. If the graduation ceremony is outdoors, select graduation shoes with little to no heel at all. If you must wear a heel, the thicker the better.

Jewelry should be tasteful. A few nice pieces will look beautiful with the dress or skirt set you wear to the graduation. If you’re not sure what will compliment the dress that you’ll wear to a graduation, consider inexpensive beautiful necklace sets (which are necklaces paired with earrings).

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Nobody said that planning a wedding would be a simple task, but one of the most difficult parts of your wedding planning is selecting bridesmaids dresses that flatter your entire bridal party.

Then of course, comes the task of sizing all the women and selecting bridesmaids jewelry to compliment the bridesmaids dresses. Sounds exhausting, doesn’t it? Well, it doesn’t have to be a tiresome task!

If you want to know how to select bridesmaids dresses & jewelry, without feeling overwhelemed, here’s how:

1. Select three colors that you would like to see on your bridemaids. Once you’ve seen two dresses of each color, eliminate one color. This will leave you with two colors of bridemaids dresses to choose from.

2. Try picturing your bridemaids. Think of their hair color, their skin tone, their age, their size. As a collective, which color will they look better in?

3. Once you’ve selected the color of your bridemaids dresses, now you’re prepared to pick a style. FYI: Full figured women may feel uncomfortable in form-fitting bridesmaid dresses and smaller busted women may feel uncomfortable in strapless dresses. Keep that in mind when you select bridesmaid dresses! Comfort is very important and the bridemaids dresses will be worn throughout the day and evening!

4. Once you’ve selected bridesmaid dresses, you’re prepared to pick bridesmaids jewelry to compliment the dresses. For the most part, bridesmaids jewelry should compliment the dress – not overpower the dress. Essentially, your bridal party should have attention placed on them and the dresses they’re wearing–not the jewelry. Jewelry should never overpower bridesmaid dresses and become the main focal point.

Once you’ve sized your bridesmaids for their bridesmaids dresses and you’ve selected the color and style of dresses you want your bridesmaids to wear, you’re ready to start shopping for bridesmaid dresses and bridesmaids jewelry! Remember, JAG Apparel has the lowest prices on the highest-quality formal dresses. Affordability, style, and comfort are essential to the perfect bridesmaid dress, and JAG Apparel is always willing to offer it to their customers.

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