MNM Couture is not for the shy fashionista. Surround yourself with the rich designs and couture styles that is MNM Couture. Bold prints, a rainbow of vivacious colors, luxurious fabrics, and drop dead gorgeous silhouettes will keep all eyes on you at your next formal event. Perfect for the chic Mother of the Bride, an ultra-formal High School Prom Queen, the Wedding Guest, the fashion forward social butterfly, or the Pageant Queen — MNM Couture will be sure to place high with their rich selection of vivacious, dazzling, and breathtaking evening gowns.

The MNM Couture spring 2012 collection features classic designs with a modern twist, accentuating your beautiful feminine curves hip-hugging, waist cinching mermaid and trumpet silhouettes. MNM Couture’s use of whimsical fabric layering, glitzy adornments, and rich tones of colors makes these dresses unique masterpieces of couture styling.

Here are a few samples from our couture closet at MissesDressy illustrating the superb expertise and superior quality that is MNM Couture. The hottest colors of the season are the metallic gold and silvers, vibrant yellows, and sophisticated blues.

Channel your inner Spanish Flamenco dancer in this superbly stunning and richly constructed mermaid gown with full ruffle skirt and extravagantly beaded bodice. With the same Spanish flair, take a look at this tiered, printed, and sequined gown. The prints shine through with each tier and features an array  of translucent sequins to further the elegance factor in this gown. Pair with lace full arm gloves and black pearls to further add drama to this look.

Or  wear a gown with inspiration from Middle Eastern culture in this decadently adorned mermaid gown boasting the use of fine tailoring and rich adornments, you will make your date’s heart melt. A ruched bodice and sweetheart neckline gives this gown an ultra feminine and a flattering look in the mermaid silhouette. The embellishments of sequin floral appliqués from the neckline flowing into the skirt makes this seem like you were rolling around in glittering flowers – truly stunning!

A seashell sweetheart neckline and all over embellishments on this breathtaking gown from MNM Couture will keep eyes on you all night long. Dance the night away in a side gathered gown with clusters of large rhinestones and appliqués of daisies giving this sophisticated gown a whimsical and fresh feel. The gathered technique of the fabric is flattering for any shape and dropped waist mermaid silhouette is a body forgiving look. Adding more drama to this gown is the tone of iridescent taffeta, which emits a hue of regal gold.

If you’re the guest of honor or the guest, you will shine no matter what in this gorgeous gown that is the epitome of a fairy tale. The strapless neckline has a sultry, slight deep v mimicking the romantic sweetheart. From bodice to the hem line, the embellishments of mirrored sequins in the shape of whimsical leaves will attract the glances of esteemed guests and gentleman callers from across the room. Front embellishments are not alone, the back is equally stunning with a fitted bodice and slight flare skirt that will be the talk of events to come. The lights of the dance floor will reflect off you in a flattering way while your elegant train sweeps the floor eluding a look of romance, regalia, and pure elegance.

 

 

Check out the latest stock of MNM Couture gowns at Misses Dressy! Send your MNM Couture look and you may be featured on our blog!

From start to finish, the wedding planning process can be stressful, but don’t let the hustle and bustle of finding vendors and a venue get you down. As for dressing your bridal party it can prove to be your hardest task—you need to choose what color, kind of fabric, length, and silhouette. A good way to start your bridal party dress-up journey is to think of what kind of tone you want your wedding to convey. Do you want your girls to be wearing frilly and fancy gowns, or do you want them to be wearing chic and elegant party dresses that they’ll be able to enjoy again? Let’s face it, a majority of bridesmaids gowns end up in the closet, never to be worn again, and are forever submitted to the Bridesmaid Dress Gods. At MissesDressy, we’ve got you covered, for the Mother of the Bride & Mother of the Groom, Bridesmaid, Flower girl, and your dress, too, from the elegant wedding designs from Mori Lee by Madeline Gardner!

Everyone wants Mom to look beautiful and feel her very best. Known for its perfect fit, taffeta is an elegant and luxurious fabric, which is made of fine silk. Mori Lee VM has a vast selection of Mother of the Bride and Groom gowns. Here’s two picks from our wardrobe to get you started. Modest and sophisticated without compromising timeless beauty, this vivacious evening gown exudes class. A strapless neckline allows for comfort and is ultra feminine. The neckline and upper bodice are delicately adorned with a cluster of sequins and beads. Ruching and gathering at the bodice allows for a forgiving waistline. This gown also comes with a matching jacket. Another choice is this off the shoulder evening gown by Mori Lee VM, the off the shoulder neckline is sexy and sophisticated. Ruching and slight pleating also allow for a very forgiving silhouette and is done in a modern criss-cross fashion. The straps are adorned with a brooch on each side, and the gathered bodice is cinched with a belt embellished with a brooch. The back is equally stunning with a slight V-shape and dotted buttons from mid back to the top of the bum. Very elegant and super sexy!

 

 

Your flower girl represents you when you were a little girl, hence the spray of delicate flowers down the aisle. Flower girl dresses were, in the past, identical to the bride’s wedding gown, but you don’t have to match the gowns perfectly. As you can see in this darling taffeta and tulle flower girl gown by Flower Girls by Mori Lee, you’ll find a modern and sophisticated look. The neckline is a high halter for your little mini-bride. Intricate features of side gathered fabric with a delicate flower embellishment, and an underlay of fun tulle falls elegantly to the floor. Flower girl dresses are saved and stored for posterity, or can be used for Princess or Bride Halloween Costumes, or even for an elegant party like your flower girl’s communion (if she still fits in the dress, of course).

Perfect for your junior bridesmaid, bridesmaid, or Maid of Honor, the Bridesmaids by Mori Lee collection has a variety of gowns and dresses that will fit the bill for your wedding. Luxury and intricate details are certainly not compromised within this delightful collection.

This stunning diagonal neckline cocktail bridesmaid dress comes in a variety of colors suitable for any season like Espresso for Fall, Fuchsia for Summer, Raspberry for Spring, and Navy for Winter weddings. The dress is made of rich taffeta and features a daring one shouldered neckline. The wide fanned ruching at the bodice allows for a very forgiving silhouette and the knee length skirt lets this dress live another day after your wedding!

If you want your girls in evening length gowns, check out this stunning and intricately constructed taffeta evening gown also from Bridesmaids by Mori Lee. The rich taffeta fabric gathers and folds beautifully at the bodice and comes in a variety of warm and vibrant hues. The strapless neckline is also stunning by showing off bare shoulders and an elegant neck, no need to dress the girls with a necklace, their bare neck and shoulders are their best accessories! Feel free to drip them in jewels for their earrings or a lovely bracelet to show your gratitude for being a part of your special day!

Last, but certainly not least are our picks for a bridal gown that will fit nicely with the dresses that we’ve displayed above. Fabrics of rich organza, tulle, satin, and taffeta–your gown should convey romanticism and a youthful, fresh feel for your wedding day, so these fabric choices are always suitable.

Up first, is this delightful and spunky organza and tulle wedding ball gown by Bridal by Mori Lee. The same style idea as the flower girl dress shown, the dresses share fabric, but each has their own identity. Rhinestones and sequins adorn the strapless neckline and at the waist adding glitz and glamour. Feel like a modern day Princess while walking down the aisle with ruffles of organza and tulle that embody the ball gown skirt exuding a regal feel. The floor length skirt flows out beautifully into a slight train. Another choice is this jaw dropping strapless sweetheart wedding gown with an elegant and form fitting trumpet silhouette. Notice the delicate flower embellishments at the hip and waist, which also adds a touch of romance and divine gracefulness. Adorned with a rhinestone encrusted belt at the waist adds sparkle and glitz. The gathered fabric is throughout the gown allowing for a superb look and fit. The fishtail train evokes a sense of old world charm with a superbly modern twist!

Everyone’s favorite Royal Catherine Middleton attended her first solo function last night. The Duchess stepped in last minute as prince Charles was called away. Kate looked as stylish and on-trend as ever is a beautifully draped white gown with embellished cross over straps. It can be a tough move to pull off a white evening gown, especially for one of the world’s most famous brides! But Kate’s look was almost heavenly, with minimal jewelry and her signature light curl locks, it’s safe to say that from a fashion point of view, this maiden voyage was a roaring success!
Knowing you love the new first lady of fashion as much as we do, we’ve come up with some Nicole Bakti and Faviana looks that will have you looking like royalty in no time, without the royal price tag!

         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
Choose any of the looks above to emulate the gorgeous Duchess. Keep your hair simple with a hint of volume and your make up neutral to put the finishing touches to your royal look!

A lot of big decisions go in to prom. The dress, the limo, the shoes….. and the date! With the Moonlight prom range at MissesDressy the dress is covered with a selection of form fitting and expertly tailored gowns. Features of the ranges are exquisite draping and extremely feminine cuts with exposed backs and luxurious fabrics. The profile picture above shows three of our personal favorites; this coral backless gown with beading detailing along the straps. The beautiful draping reminds you of a train on a wedding gown and would be as at home on the red carpet as at your prom. With similar cuts we also love this purple and pink backless gown with overstated train and this cherry piece with added bling and simply divine draping.
 
And with their look book the lovely people at Moonlight have you covered for date suggestions too! Try to keep your eyes on the dresses ladies, male model not included!
 
 
 
 

Our swashbuckling super hero dates to the rescue:

And the dresses on their own – who needs a date anyway?!

Terani Couture has a history of designing and creating elegant, stylish and glitzy gowns and they’ve added a new dose of fun for this prom season. Take a look at the video below for a selection and SHOP your favorites here.

Big News! One of our long time favorites designers, Scala, is introducing a whole new range with Maine based designer Ashley Lauren Kerr. The new line, Scala by Ashley Lauren will be available soon. The complete range features evening wear, prom and cocktail looks all expertly sculpted with incredible detailing on each piece. We are lucky to have the full look book at our disposal (we LOVE lookbooks!) – but for now we have picked some of our favorites from the evening wear and cocktail selections to whet your appetite! Take a look at the gallery below.

Keep your eyes peeled for this new line and we’ll let you know via Facebook and Twitter when it’s on the site!

Fashion is knowing how to use clothing to express your inner beauty. – Ashley Lauren Kerr

               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               

Meet Katy & Scarlet! Long time GHD ambassador Katy Perry has been transformed in the latest campaign to a 20′s goddess, complete with textured GHD curls. We love her 20′s inspired looks. Katy is such a versatile model that she can rock any genre, but at MissesDressy we think this might just be her best yet.

To get Katy’s (or Scarlet’s) glamorous dark look, we have picked out some gorgeous pieces from our collection. The key features in this look are the sweetheart neckline, the florlength black drapping and the killer, almost waist high slit.

 
Filling the other 20′s look of choice, the Flapper, Katy fits in perfectly. We can just imagine Katy dancing the night away in a piano bar back in the day! Luckily, the flapper look is one if the past trends that never seems to go out of fashion, so take a look at our picks below. So as not to over do it, go with fringing just on the bottom half maybe, with a sculpted bodice for a slightly more modern look.

For every body type, shape, and size finding the right dress is hard no matter what—size 0 or size 28— a woman’s body has a mind of its own and may not look good in everything. In the fashion world, sizes are classified with names like Petite, Juniors, and Plus-Size, so the word plus-size, yes is subjective, but it also classifies the sizes tailored specifically for beautiful busty and full-figured women. Plus-sized gowns and dresses are made specifically for accentuating curves and illuminating your vivacious beauty rather than covering it up or hiding your shape under layers of heavy fabrics.

Plus-size dresses don’t have to be shapeless, it’s better if they are more form fitting to your silhouette, so if you tend to always flock to an A-line, why not try a hip hugging, waist cinching empire gown like this Cassandra Stone II convertible strap gown from Mac Duggal? The convertible straps leave the neckline open showing off a bit of your sexy, bare shoulders. If you’re feeling uneasy about wearing a gown so form fitting (you really shouldn’t, though!), invest in a “body shaper.” Cassandra Stone II is from the hard working designers at Mac Duggal who are responsible for making this award winning line of plus-size gowns with a youthful flair and comfy fit.

What’s a body shaper?

A body shaper compresses and smooths out pesky belly rolls. The go to place for undergarments is the company Spanx. Spanx has a great body shaper that hides the look of the belly and back roll for a smoother, more contoured shape. The high-waisted body shaper from Spanx happens to give a very streamlined look and is perfect for formal wear and your everyday looks, so it’s price is definitely worth the investment.

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Perfect for any elegant social occasion, another amazing empire waist dress is from Cassandra Stone II collection that has a Grecian Goddess feel. The high empire waist will accentuate your chest and the skirt flows elegantly down to the floor without hugging your hips our thighs. The embellished waist-line gives this gown a fun, yet sophisticated feel.

For the bride-to-be, you don’t want to limit yourself to just traditional silhouettes. Make a statement in the Allure Bridals Women collection while wearing this intricately constructed wedding gown. The waist-line is  natural allowing the dress the form-fit beautifully around the hip area. As always, the sweetheart neckline gives this gown a romantic feel. The hugging skirt will define your booty and hips and will make your groom’s heart swoon. The fabric features ruching all over the gown for an added touch of sophistication and also helps with giving the dress more refined definition. The back of the dress is corseted for extra cinching, and the skirt flows elegantly to the floor into a darling and delicate train.

Another elegant choice is this gorgeous wedding gown from Allure Bridals Women that features cap sleeves and embellishments of rich crystals and rich chiffon. This dress just happens be the most purtiest dress that I have ever seen in a cap sleeve! The overlay of chiffon over the skirt is to die for and seems to also have been blessed by chic fairies with its dusting of delicate flower appliqués. The satin belt cinches at the natural waist for a more waist defining look and the belt and has a gorgeous brooch buckle.

A trending dress silhouette for 2012, especially your 2012 prom, is called the hi-lo dress. Check out this sassy little number by Cassandra Stone II shown in shown in a delicate mint hue, the one shoulder asymmetrical neckline is adorned with a cluster of rhinestones and sequins. Fabric ruching overlay of rich chiffon embodies the look of an elegant Hollywood starlet. The skirt hits above the knee, and the back of the skirt flows down into a flirty train.

If you’re more traditional and feel more comfortable in the A-line silhouette, the Cassandra Stone II and the Allure Bridals Women collection have an ample selection to choose from featuring forgiving and luxurious fabrics, vibrant colors and prints, and adornments and embellishments galore–all found on MissesDressy!

Not sure of your dress size? Check out our latest How-to video on measuring yourself with all of the simple details!

Featured in Lucky magazine and South Beach Florida style mags, Unaluna

is at the forefront of fashion when it comes to red carpet wear and for chic ladies on the go. The collection consists of bold prints and beautifully and masterfully detailed draping that not only helps your silhouette, but will also add grace to your walk. Unaluna dresses are affordable and expertly constructed, so feel free to treat yourself to a pair of shoes to go with your unaluna dress, or just buy another unaluna dress!

Based out of seductive and sultry Miami, Florida, unaluna is known for their comfy jumpsuits perfect for the heat of Miami in the day and sexy enough for a stroll down to the Art Deco District in South Beach at night. Unaluna’s collection is versatile and simple, which allows the wearer to accessorize with ease.

Recently celebrity sightings in unaluna include second generation Beverly Hills 90210 actress, Annalynne McCord, wearing a sexy black unaluna cocktail dress at the 3^rd Annual Variety’s Power of Women event. McCord wowed guest in the Jury Mini Dress with unique one shoulder neckline and gold buckle detail.  McCord has also been sighted wearing unaluna’s bubble jumpsuit.

MissesDressy features a range of Unaluna dresses perfect for a daytime shopping trip with the gal pals, a power lunch with co-workers, or for a fancy evening garden party.

For work and play, the Tamara dress is sophisticated for work and has an edge with its cocktail length skirt for nighttime fun! The boat neckline and thick shoulder straps adds a touch of class and elegance, all while staying true to your feminine side. Or check out the Coco cocktail dress that has a slight v-neckline and thick shoulder straps for added support and optimum comfort. This dress is sweet enough for a daytime party like Bridal or Baby shower, and chic enough for date night.  For a more elegant black tie affair, don’t be afraid of tight pleating in the impeccably designed and tailored Pamela gown. The high neckline is stunning leaving a lot to imagination. The pairing of the rich chiffon fabric and a simple rope belt makes this dress look super expensive, but it’s super affordable. The best part about this dress is the bottom of the skirt, notice there slight slit allowing you to show off some ankle and your great shoes!

Share your Unaluna looks with us to show off how you worked your unaluna dress.

Another year has come where a gorgeous Victoria’s Secret supermodel with surreal assets showcases an equally surreal jewel-encrusted bra – and a whopping $2.5 million dollar one at that! The heavenly beautiful Miranda Kerr will be wearing this special edition Fantasy Treasure Bra featuring 142 carats of pure diamonds at the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, airing November 29 on CBS. Oh yes, we certainly know what we’ll be doing that evening – the calendars have been marked! But until then, you can watch this hot clip from VS All Access: Miranda Kerr Meets Her Fantasy Bra. Quite entertaining to our eyes!

But although that impeccable bra won’t fail to woo the masses, we’re actually a bit more smitten on Miranda’s sexy strapless sweetheart gown in a vivid magenta hue with lust-worthy side-slit detail. Her dress speaks a thousand words and Miranda made sure to let it do all the talking, keeping accessories to a minimum with a diamond-encrusted cuff and gold strappy stilettos.

At the MissesDressy showroom, we’ve rounded up a luscious batch of gowns inspired by the lovely Miranda so you too can exude some of that VS supermodel aura! These are pretty spot-on if you ask us.

CLICK AND SCOOP UP any one of these Miranda-style dresses below!