MissesDressy.com sure is growing so fast we can barely keep up! Along with the launch of the newest version of our website, we’ve got new labels coming on board–one of which is Your Party Shoes.

Owned by a corporation that’s been in the fashion industry since 1988, Your Party Shoes was created to cater to the country’s growing shoebsession, providing prom, pageant, and special occasion footwear across the US. And now that Your Party Shoes are available here at MissesDressy.com, you can get your own pair (or pairs, dare I say?) delivered to wherever you are because we ship all over the globe!

Here are my personal picks to start you up. Don’t forget to check out our entire collection, though:

Marilyn sheer lace high heels in Black | Marilyn sheer lace high heels in Ivory 

Athena embellished sandal

Cambery V-strap embellished sandal in Red, Silver, Black

Natalie crisscross strappy high heels in Nude, Silver

While “window shopping” through our latest collection of evening dresses, we’ve noticed a trend that will surely be a hit come Prom and Homecoming season. Our esteemed and not to mention, clever designers gave Prom and Homecoming dresses a tasteful twist this 2013; thus, the birth of the 2-in-1 convertible dress. Get this, with one super dress, you can have two smashing looks for your special night –and, without the complication of having to follow a how-to manual.

Above dress by Mac Duggal (85172R) is one example of what we’re taking about. It has a full skirt, much like a gown. It looks more like a hi-lo dress and/or a dress that has a slit. Then, by simply removing the belted skirt, you get a glamorous short jumpsuit or mini dress. Fantastic, right?

Here’s another example of the said 2-look dress. It’s by Sherri Hill, and it’s one of our favorites.

Sherri Hill 21165

And even better, this lace number comes in two other stand-out colors.

Sherri Hill 21165

Just a little tip, try the ball-gown look of the dress for your grand entrance into your Prom or Homecoming; take pictures with your lovely escort, slow dance, and such. Then later on in the night, transform for party mode in the sexy mini version of the dress. You’ll be able to move more freely and look more relaxed. To completely change-up the look, try changing your shoes and accessories. Imagine that; and more, your Prom pictures would be more fun to look at. Have we got you interested? See more 2-in-1 pieces below:

Sherri Hill 2975

Sherri Hill 21057

Jovani 5955

Alyce Designs 2228

According to Seventeen magazine: “For the ultimate girly-girl, rose-colored dresses will make for a perfectly pretty Prom night!” Blush, fuchsia, salmon, coral, rose, carnation, neon — for Prom, think PINK! Why not? Pink is the color that flatters most skin tones. Also, it is flirty yet sweet; and it pops out from a sea of colors. Not to mention, it’s the new favorite color of stylish Hollywood. It’s the color that famous rebellious brides like Gwen Stefani, Jessica Biel, and Anne Hathaway have gone for; they have incorporated pink on, guess what –their wedding dress!

Whether a subtle touch of pink in pastel, or a playful pink in neon, it will surely allow you to hint sweet and romantic and fun –never boring. So go for it. Below are just some of the newest pink pieces in our vast designer collection. Pick one, and you will surely have a perfectly pretty Prom night.

Sherri Hill 11023

Sherri Hill 21021

Sherri Hill 8508

Sherri Hill 1906

Sherri Hill 2984

Alyce Designs 6003

Alyce Designs 35505

Alyce Designs 6046

Alyce Designs 6032

For more hot and new pink dresses, visit MissesDressy.com.

For pre-Spring 2013, topnotch designer, Reem Acra presents a collection more than worthy of the walk down the aisle AND the red carpet. This outstanding designer has fully transcended from Bridal to Hollywood. And this time she seems to be drawing in the younger crowd again. We imagine, with the colored-lace short dresses, the fluid caftans, the flowy and embellished tulle gowns, she will  attract the likes of Selena Gomez, Lea Michele, Dianna Agron, Vanessa Hudgens, Anna Kendrick, Emma Roberts, who not to mention, have already worn her creations.

Acra’s palette includes ivory and champagne, sugary pastels (peach and mint green), and jewel tones. Her pleating plus layering to make full skirts is genius. She perfectly balances pretty and polished, romantic and unique with her strategic positioning of lace and beads.

We’re neither a bride nor a soon-to-be Prom queen, but we’re loving on these dresses! We particularly love the ivory dress with sheer-laced sleeves (first row), nude dress with sheer-beaded sleeves and ruffles in the skirt (third row), and the peach dress with lace from bodice to skirt (fourth row). Which is your favorite?

Sources: style.com, frillsandthrills.blogspot.com

Spotted: the nude illusion style on a good number of pieces in the Jovani Spring 2013 Prom Collection. The nude illusion trend has been a favourite in Hollywood, and has been done by the likes of Emilio Pucci, Elie Saab, Marchesa, Roberto Cavalli, Atelier Versace, and Alexander McQueen.

Nude illusion is a dress design in which a sexy sheer fabric veils skin that would otherwise be exposed, somewhat like a stocking. This frothy confection keeps a supposedly sizzling number a notch demure to maintain the elegance and sophistication. Lace overlay, or stone and sequin-embellished tulle, are strategically positioned on the dress to create a peekaboo of skin in the most teasing areas. Such a touch of drama leaves us here at MissesDressy.com all giddy and excited. Check-out the nude illusion trend on these fun, flirty, romantic, and sassy pieces by Jovani Prom, available at MissesDressy.com.

And, to prove just how hot this trend is, look here, at some of the celebrities who have wowed on the red carpet in jawdropping nude illusion couture (Cannes 2012):

Clockwise: Anja Rubik in Emilio Pucci, Anja Rubik in Roberto Cavalli, Natasha Poly in Emilio Pucci, Freida Pinto in  Atelier Versace, Eva Longoria in Emilio Pucci, Sonaam Kapoor in Alexander McQueen

Clockwise: Georgina Chapman in Marchesa, Alexandra Maria Lara in Elie Saab Couture, Heidi Klum in Marchesa, Jane Fonda in Atelier Versace, Karolina Kurkova in Roberto Cavalli, Roxane Mesquida in Roberto Cavalli

Source: harpersbazaar.com, lamodellamafia.com

Spring collections have been rolling in at MissesDressy and we can barely keep up with all of the gorgeous pieces. Naturally after hoards of sequins, rhinestones, and sweetheart necklines roll through our doors things get a bit overwhelming. As one of our top designers, Jovani offers all these fabulous embellishments and more in its 2013 Prom collection. Taking chic and fierce to new heights, the line is as vibrant and memorable as the girl that will inevitably wear it.

Designing couture, bridal, and homecoming gowns Jovani is the ultimate go-to if you want a major WOW factor. The Prom 2013 collection turns it up a notch with fabulous dresses that can be worn even after the special day has passed. Take a sneak peek below then head over to our Jovani dresses page to see more!

Nina Canacci is the designer of choice for trendy yet elegant dresses. Whether for Prom, Homecoming, or Holiday parties, dress to impress with Nina Canacci‘s fun colors and youthful silhouettes.

And to feature some exquisite pieces from the brand, we here at MissesDressy.com took inspiration from the four elements: Earth, Fire, Water, Air.

Earth is full of a wide variety of rocks and minerals which allow growth of vegetation and support life. It is easy to think of earth as being solid dirt through and through, but in reality it is made up of several layers. Earth and its layers is glamorously represented in the Nina Canacci 5002 gown. The bodice with its silver and gold print shows the layers of earth, with the final layer being the sand-coloured shimmery skirt.

Fire creates light, heat, and smoke by a rapid chemical reaction called combustion. Create the same effect with Nina Canacci 4039. Just like fire, this hot pink dress is perfect for the lady who is fierce, passionate, and not afraid to stand-out.

Air, though invisible, is all around and needless to say, irreplaceable in sustaining life. Nina Canacci 4029 conveys similar qualities as air: light, pure, and silently powerful. Float in the subtle color and the light fabric yet knock ‘em out with the ‘hey look at me‘ sexy cut.

Water is fluid and sensual; and under the moonlight, very luminescent. Look absolutely stunning like the water goddess that you are in this midnight blue Nina Canacci 5004, with its glittering sequins.

So, tell us your favorite. Happy shopping!

Sources: vampirediaries.wikia.com, theodoubleto.deviantart.com, hometrainingtools.com/four-elements

“Fashion isn’t just a word… it’s a way of life!“ This is the dictum that Primavera Couture goes by. And boy, how this innovative designer brand expertly fulfills it.

 

Primavera Couture creates evening dresses that makes their wearer shine, literally, because of the smart use of sequins and beads in the ethereal designs. Primavera Couture use eye-catching colors like silver, gold, bronze, black, and jewel tones, and go for soft figure-flattering fabrics.

Rightfully so, Primavera Couture has been the brand of choice in a huge number of beauty pageants across the globe. What glamorous girl wouldn’t want to make sparkly fashion her way of life? We guess, not just beauty queens, because  the brand continues to gain popularity around the world. So whether for prom, homecoming, red carpet, or Holiday parties, sparkle in your very own Primavera Couture. Take your pick from these awesome couture pieces or head on to MissesDressy.com, for more gorgeous choices.

Primavera Couture 9703

Primavera Couture 9680

Primavera Couture 9673

Primavera Couture 9662

Primavera Couture 9655

Primavera Couture 9652

Primavera Couture 9628

Primavera Couture 9625

Primavera Couture 9624

Primavera Couture 9619

Primavera Couture 9517

Source: MissesDressy.com

With the most wonderful time of the year coming up, we’re sure that you guys are already feeling the rush of picking your very own couture dresses for the holiday party season. Ho! Ho! Ho! Be merry and have no worries. We here at MissesDressy.com couldn’t be happier to present to you the newest pieces by Nika Formals. We bet you that you will have at least one favorite from this hot and fresh collection.

Nika Formals have trendsetting designs fit for the fashion-forward fashionista like yourselves. You have your options from lace numbers to sequin frocks, long gowns to mini dresses, elegant blacks to fun brights. Whatever your style is, we assure you that Nika Formals is for you.

The NIKA woman according to talented designer, Niki Kapoor herself:

“She’s contemporary, confident, and self-assured. She’s very fashionable but uses fashion as an accessory, a means to express herself, not to define who she is. She loves style, has the strength to be different, and the desire to make her own way in the world.

Sometimes in fashion, women are so overshadowed by what others say they should be, but the Nika woman is happy to be her natural, beautiful self.”

So NIKA women, take pleasure in choosing your own dress from these:

NIKA 8010

NIKA 8020

NIKA 8032

NIKA 8036

NIKA 8041

NIKA 8052

NIKA 8078

NIKA 8007

NIKA 8006

NIKA 8085

NIKA 8089

NIKA 8090

NIKA 8096

So, there you go; happy shopping!

Sources: newyorkdress.com/blog, nikaformals.com

After weeks of receiving beautiful dress photos from our Misses Dressy readers, we have finally picked a winner! The choice wasn’t an easy one, as we saw a ton of fabulous entries tagged (#dresslove #missesdressy) throughout Instagram. From short to full length gowns and beaded to frilly skirts you all really showed us your true dress love and we can’t thank all of the contestants enough!

Checkout the winner of Misses Dressy’s Snap&Win #DressLove Contest, Thalita!

This fashionista hails from Brazil and we couldn’t help but fall in love with her flawless strapless dress. In it Thalita looks chic and confident, which is the way any great dress is supposed to make you feel! Congratulations!

The super fabulous prize is this Jovani S4247 cocktail dress! Find this same dress and more at MissesDressy.com!

Keep checking back for our next style contest, you could be the winner!