Essex County College’s (ECC) West Essex campus once again is an official drop off site for new and slightly worn dresses being collected by Catherine’s Closet for eventual distribution to needy local high school students wishing to attend their school prom.Dresses, brought in on hangers,You see, Petra’s just like any new mother Discount Flower girl dresses for sale may be taken to the West Caldwell campus at 730 Bloomfield Avenue between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday untilFebruary 14. The non-profit Catherine’s Closet will distribute the dresses in time for prom season.Gowns must be clean, age appropriate, current, and on hangers. Designer gowns and large sizes are especially needed.apart from the fact all five sets of pyjamas are from Victoria’s Secret, with matching dressing gowns and slippers Discount Taffeta Sweetheart Crystal Beaded A-line Prom/Evening Dresses. Dresses that do not qualify for Catherine’s Closet will be donated to local charities.Catherine’s Closet was formed in 2002 in memory of Catherine Johnson, an East Orange high school student who was struck and killed by a stolen vehicle. More than 6,000 area girls have benefitted from the organization. The West Essex campus of ECC has been involved with Catherine’s Closet since 2008.Dresses of many colors and styles, including prom, bridesmaid, mother of the groom, mother of the bride and formal dresses will soon line the right front corner of the Marietta Goodwill Retail Store at 1303 Colegate Drive.Renea Ross, assistant manager, said the variety of dresses for Goodwill's Formal Extravaganza, which will be held on Monday, is huge."There are close to 80 dresses," she said.The dresses come in all colors and styles, ranging from white to orange, short to long, fancy or a little less so and two pieces to strapless.
The dresses of many colors were donated by a local boutique that went out of business and still have the tags on them. While many of the dresses are tagged at more than $100, shoppers won't be paying that.Ross said the price range of the dresses would be determined sometime today, when the dresses would actually be sorted."They're brand new dresses, with price tags and everything," she said. "They will be sold at a fraction of the (tagged) price."According to manager Faye Pierpoint, the dresses may be sold at $75 and up."Some might be cheaper than that," she said.While the clothing at Goodwill is donated, money from sales must cover bills and paychecks."A portion of our proceeds go to the (Goodwill) Training Center," Ross said.Kim Mossholder, administrator, workforce development and human services with the Goodwill Training Center said the services are offered to individuals with disabilities and employees."We offer job training and placement services to individuals with disabilities and individuals who are disadvantaged and unemployed," she said. "We also offer services to employees who need resources; maybe one is struggling with their job. We help the employee learn new work skills to retain their employment."The Formal Extravaganza has some local ladies thinking about formal wear.Bonnie Thomas,the gender is unknown so at this stage she’s just earmarked the neutral Baby Dior onesies Discount Spaghetti Straps Ruffled Organza Short/Mini Prom Cocktail Homecoming Dresses. 77, of Newport, said she goes to Goodwill often and might be willing to look at some formal dresses to wear on a night out with her boyfriend.
- Jan 16 Thu 2014 12:59
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Kim enjoys a close friendship with Riccardo and has often uploaded photos of the presents he has gifted her baby daughter North.Victoria Beckham is rumored to be in the running to create Kim's bridesmaids dresses.As well as deciding on her frock,when she tied the knot with successful businessman James Stunt in an Italian castle, in an Wholesale Cheap Sey Chiffon Beaded Crystals A-line Sweep Train Prom/Evening Dresses Vera Wang gown. insiders say Kim is determined to slim down for the big day and is hoping to lose at least seven pounds. "She's been getting up at 4am to work out for three hours before she starts work. She wants to be 112lbs., so she'd got about seven pounds to lose," the source added.But it will all be worth it when the big day arrived and the bride tucks into her wedding cake, which may include diamonds on top."There will be an endless champagne fountain and the couple are said to be taken with a creation by Mimi So jewelers and La Patisserie Artistique. The two Beverly Hills based companies once created a $20m masterpiece festooned with diamonds, thought to have been the most expensive wedding cake ever made," reports Grazia.
- Jan 15 Wed 2014 12:22
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- Jan 15 Wed 2014 12:20
Milan Designers Offer Softer Silhouette For Men
Menswear has been driving Italian luxury exports as well as global sales of luxury goods as men become more daring and discerning in their wardrobe choices. Purchases are no longer relegated to special occasion tuxes or watches, but also encompass every-day wear for home and office.That can help explain the trend in Milan toward relaxed and athletic looks, typified by active-wear pants cinched at the waist, often in knit fabrics, paired with big, boxy sweat shirts and sweaters. There was a sense of escape, offering men an alternate reality.Still, there was no shortage of suits and coats. One of the week’s strongest trends were skinny pants, evoking the 1960s, often worn with neat, cropped jackets.
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- Jan 14 Tue 2014 12:06
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Though each bride has her own ideas, Furze noted several trends she’s been noticing this year. “We’re seeing somewhat of a comeback in straps,” Furze said. She also mentioned that lace and vintage design are growing popular again, perhaps because of the film “The Great Gatsby.”“They’re a classic dress,” Furze said. And like the rainbow of shirts Jay Gatsby throws down for Daisy Buchanan, color is trending now, too. “There are a lot of white-golds and champagnes, as opposed to ivory,” Furze said.Another pattern Furze has seen in bridal wear lately is beaded belts for dresses.that dazzle in artistic wisps that evoke a snowy winter storm Tull strapless Applique ball gown wedding/party dress.How high-tech will we go?All the wedding planning information on the Internet can be overwhelming, but it can also be helpful. Engaged couples have been choosing to use web tools more and more to help them plan, budget, and find ideas.
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- Jan 11 Sat 2014 13:26
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- Jan 10 Fri 2014 12:01
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Cash-strapped brides have descended on a charity shop to snap up designer wedding dresses after a surprise donation worth £40,000.More giggling Wholesale Cheap Sexy Lace Round Neck Beaded Pleats A-line Evening/Prom Dresses, revealing Petra to be self-aware enough to mock herself – not always a given among the super-rich. The 35 gowns - worth up to £2,After you have a child, you live in this wonderful baby bubble Wholesale Cheap Taffeta sweatheart Embroidery beaded a-line Quinceanera Dresses000 each - are being sold at a fraction of their usual prices in aid of the Naomi House Children's Hospice in Winchester, Hants.A generous bridal store owner handed over the expensive frocks as her business closed.Andrea Balmer, shop manager at the Naomi House store, couldn't believe it when the woman rang up to ask if they would take in the stock.Mrs Balmer, 46, said: 'I got a call out of the blue from the owner of a bridal store asking if we'd be interested in her 35 old display dresses.'After my jaw hit the floor, I said "Yes please!" She brought the dresses in later, wrapped up in old curtains and they were all absolutely stunning.'It's an extraordinary donation - all the dresses are worth more than £1,000 each and the dearest sells for £2,000.'The day we put them out on display, customers were beating the door down to get in.'Young ladies have been flocking here to try the dresses on - these girls are experts who have been thinking about wedding outfits since they were 10.'They recognise all the designer names, which were quite new to me.
'We sold it for £300.'Some women come in thinking they know exactly what they are looking for in a dress and leave with something completely different.'But they all know they're getting a bargain as we're able to sell them for 100 - £400.'It's fabulous for the charity and has lifted everybody's spirits in the shop.'Internationally renowned brands David Fielden, San Patrick and Pronovias are among the famous names on offer at the shop.Mrs Balmer's team of 20 shop staff have sold six so far, raising £1,800 for children with life-limiting illnesses.The shop also has 11 flower girl dresses based on the design at Prince William and Kate's wedding and exquisite bridal shoes.At normal prices they would cost £2,500 in total, but each is on sale for just 50 pounds.Mrs Balmer, who has two children, added: 'We can't help having a look when the customers are trying the dresses on and get so excited.‘I felt there was a real gap in the market for something priced between £500 and Discount Sexy Chiffon One Shoulder Beaded Crystal Front Slit Sheath Evening/Prom Dresses that was glamorous but edgy and wouldn’t look dated after a season.’'One lady was shopping for dresses with her step mother and picked an absolutely 'When her step-mum suddenly said "I'll pay for it" we were all crying - the girl said she could never have been able to afford a dress of that calibre.'We're not professional wedding dress sellers but I can see why people do it now, it's a very happy, special process to be a part of.'This means so much to our charity and now word is spreading, more donations are coming in thick and fast'I think when people see nice items in the shop window they're more willing to part with their old things.
- Jan 10 Fri 2014 11:59
Dash to benefit five high schools
If so, grab your favorite stilettos, pumps or wedges and head on over to Country Tavern on Saturday.The Cinderella Project’s first High Heel Dash fundraiser is open to men and women ages 18 and older wearing heels that are at least 2 inches high. Registration begins at 3 p.m., and the 50-yard dash starts at 3:30 p.m.Ashley Busada, co-director of the Cinderella Project, said the idea for the High Heel Dash came about when they were trying to think of a unique fundraiser to promote the organization, which provides prom dresses to high school students who otherwise couldn’t afford them.“It just kind of fit — heels and Cinderella and prom.You are stark raving mad!Wholesale Cheap Sexy Chiffon One Shoulder Beaded Ruched A-line Long Evening/Bridesmaid Dresses All those things together made sense,” she said.This year, the nonprofit expanded its outreach to five Caddo Parish high schools.“Last year, we started with one,” Busada said. “What we do is we look at the schools that have the most free and reduced lunches, and we go from there based on the number.the va-va-voom Jennifer Lopez and the bee-stung Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Discount White Chiffon Sexy V-neck Beaded Floor-Length Caps Sleeve A-line Mother of the Bride Dresses”
Schools benefiting this year include Fair Park, Huntington, Woodlawn, Green Oaks and Booker T. Washington. The dress giveaway is March 8 at the Boys and Girls Club near the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.“There are about 500 to 600 girls that could show up the day of our giveaway,” Busada said. “We gave away around 60 last year.Her handbag empire has risen Discount A-line Strapless Chiffon Short/Mini White Flowers Evening Prom Dresses Party Dress Our goal every year is to give away all the dresses we collect, so we hope this year to give away at least 300. We saw a huge response last year in the number of dresses we collected, so that’s how we knew we could expand.”Volunteer Kelli Smith said the dress giveaway gives these students the opportunity to have the same kind of prom as other high school students in the community.“At last year’s giveaway, the smiles on their faces, they just lit up like Christmas trees,” Smith said. “And for them to be able to go to prom and have that really nice prom dress, it’s like a little fairy tale dream come true for them.”Busada said they want to make sure that dresses are available in all sizes.“We have to raise the money so we can cover size 0 to 30-something, so that every size is available for these girls that come,” she said. “We don’t want any girl to be discouraged not to come because they don’t think we have a dress for them.”Smith encourages anyone with dresses that are no longer being worn to donate them to the Cinderella Project.“There are so many people who have a closet full of dresses that don’t know what to do with them,” she said.