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Dressing for your body type

Catherine Conelly — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:57:00 -0700

Fashion is all about dressing your body. If you know your body shape — and every woman should — then you will be able to find clothes that fit and flatter.

St. Patty's Day eats and drinks

Catherine Conelly — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:05:00 -0700

Make sure you celebrate St.Patrick's Day with as much Irish charm as you can. Here are some of our favorite food and cocktail recipes to get your St. Patty's Day celebration off on the right foot.

How to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Catherine Conelly — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:40:00 -0700

A little festivity can go a long way on St. Patrick's Day. Get your holiday celebration going with these tips on everything from kids crafts and home decoration ideas to cocktails and fun party tips!

5 Cute green dresses for St. Patrick's Day

Catherine Conelly — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:48:00 -0700

When St. Patrick's Day rolls around it's always a bummer to realize that your favorite dress doesn't have a spec of green in it. Instead of searching your closet high and low trying to compile a green outfit that's still stylish, check out these great finds! These cute green dress picks will keep you looking trendy on the greenest holiday of the year. Even better, no one will be allowed to pinch you.

Dressing for your body type

Catherine Conelly — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:30:00 -0800

Tired of hating everything in your closet because of the way it makes you look? Consider a wardrobe change! Long and lean, curvy or rounded: women come in all different shapes and sizes and the key to style success is dressing for your body type. No woman is made alike and trust us, there are many different body shapes. So before you start crucifying yourself for your wide hips or "fat" arms, being too tall or too short, check out these tips to help you look fabulous!

Single girl's guide to dating

Catherine Conelly — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:42:00 -0800

"There should be a manual for this." We've all said it. Whether you're newly single, you've been playing the dating game for years, or you're ready to pass go and collect your $200, dating can be rough. Learn to embrace your singleness and find ways to celebrate life as only a single girl can. This handy girl's guide to dating will help you get through tough times as a single gal, meet men in the right places, muster up the courage to ask him out and much more!

Crafty and creative wedding invitations

Catherine Conelly — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:35:00 -0700

Wedding invitation design choices range from formal to artistic and everything in between. Invitations will give your guests the initial impression of what you have in store for them and while some brides prefer to keep it simple, many brides are grabbing hold of some creative reins and sending out invitations with extra pizazz.

Green prom dresses under $100

Catherine Conelly — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:29:00 -0700

Finding the ultimate prom dress is tough to do. With this quick list of prom dress styles, your shopping search for the perfect dress will be much easier. Here are 5 examples of a great prom fashions in shades of green.

Red prom dresses under $100

Catherine Conelly — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:29:00 -0700

It's time to start looking for a stellar prom dress to make you wow everyone on your big night. One way to make sure you stand out is to rock a red dress. It's a must have color for a great evening look that stands out no matter what.Here are five red prom dresses to get your search started.

Prom dresses under $100: Pink styles

Catherine Conelly — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:09:00 -0700

A pop of color this prom season is a great way to stick to spring fashion and still look elegant for prom night.A pink prom dress is the perfect style for any gal looking for a girly get-up for the big night. Here are 5 pink evening looks to get your search for the ultimate prom dress started.

Silver and gold prom dresses

Catherine Conelly — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:29:00 -0700

While shopping for a prom dress is exciting, it's also not as easy as we'd like it to be. With so many fashion choices, prom shopping can become overwhelming and exhausting. With this quick list of metallic prom-tastic dresses, looking fabulous on your big night won't be as difficult as you think.

5 Black prom dresses

Catherine Conelly — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:29:00 -0700

Choosing a black prom dress is a guarantee for an elegant, evening look.The simple style of the black dress allows you the leisure to experiment with statement accessories. Here are 5 prom dress styles will have you dazzling on your big night.

The ultimate guide to planning a bachelorette bash

Catherine Conelly — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:29:00 -0700

Though we commonly hear about infamous bachelor parties these days, especially with blockbusters like The Hangover hitting the big screen, bachelorette bashes should not be underestimated. We girls may not wind up in mysterious parts of Bangkok but we know how to have our fun and with wedding season here, it's time to gear up for some serious fun with your best girlfriends this summer. Whether you travel to a major city destination or you stick close to home, here's the 411 on planning the ultimate girls night out... or in.

Summer basics that won't break the bank

Catherine Conelly — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:30:00 -0700

In the summer, clothes just don't seem to last as long. Luckily, it's easy to create a great warm weather look without investing a lot of money. Bathing suits are not the place to save money, if for no other reason than you want to have every advantage in your favor when wearing the most dreaded item known to women. Shades are also not the place to cut corners; Sunglasses transcend summer and can be worn 365 days a year. Here is a collection of basic summer wardrobe pieces for a bargain.

Wedding dress rules: Bridal gown mistakes to avoid

Catherine Conelly — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:21:00 -0700

You've heard the horror stories -- tearful brides on television trying to get their gown deposits back, home videos of brides' wedding gowns virtually falling apart on them, the gown shop that disappeared overnight and the lipstick smudge that happened right before the ceremony. And maybe you have a family history of very unflattering wedding gowns. Here are some ways to increase your odds of not having a wedding gown nightmare, let alone a bridezilla breakdown.

DIY wedding favors

Catherine Conelly — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:15:00 -0700

Lucky for us, Style Me Pretty has so many adorable projects. Try not to gawk but we'll warn you, these DIY wedding favors are too cute for words.

Spicing up wedding speeches

Catherine Conelly — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 06:29:00 -0700

It's no secret that speeches are a very important part of the wedding day but, too many times, inside jokes and drawn-out speeches send guests into sleepwalk mode. So, to avoid boring your audience keep these four tips in mind when you set out to speak from your heart.

5 Beaches for honeymoon heaven

Catherine Conelly — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:29:00 -0700

If surf and sandy shores sound like your idea of vacation, you might want to consider one of these beach destinations for your honeymoon. A first class flight to any of these beaches will send you straight to a paradise that brings out the best of your romantic intuitions.