Marie Osmond's Simply Classic

I found out early this week that Marie Osmond has a talk show, called Marie, on CTS in the Toronto/GTA area.   I'm so glad for her.  I used to watch the Donnie and Marie talk show some years ago (anyone remember that show?).  I loved it.  I've always loved the Osmonds, their humor, their closeness, their songs and shows, their friendly smiles.  

Marie has gone through some hardships, but look at her now with her own show. Wishing Marie much success! Let's admire her current classic style.

www.exposay.com

www.stylebistro.com

www.stylebistro.com

www.icurrentfashiontrends2.blogspot.com

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Avon Fashion Bargains!

 

I've bought from Avon for years.  The items I mostly bought were perfumed powders, lip balms and make-up.  Recently I've been buying Avon rings, I've got a thing for rings.  I love the convenience of shopping from home, ordering from the catalogue and waiting for the arrival of my purchases at my door via the Avon lady.

Avon has included clothing among it's merchandise for quite a few years now, and the clothes are chique and affordable.  If you go to the website, or if you have the catalogue, you will see that there's a clearance sale, and the prices are great for most items.  Here's a few of my picks of the great deals.

Cowl neck a-line dress, $16.99  www.avon.ca

Asymmetrical dress, $16.99  www.avon.ca

Crochet back dress, $19.99  www.avon.ca

Chained mule, $16.99   www.avon.ca

Metallic crochet flats, $12.99  www.avon.ca

Enjoy shopping from home.  Till next blog!

Designs by Project Runway Alumni

Ever wonder what previous Project Runway contestants are up to?  What they're designing, or if they're still designing?  I do occasionally.  I've been searching in vain for which channels in the Toronto/GTA area (I live in Ontario, Canada) would show Project Runway season 11. Season 12 is being aired now in the US, so Canada, as far as I know, is a season behind.  So I've resorted to watching my old VHS tapes of previous seasons of Project Runway (yes, I still have a VCR!  If it ain't broke, don't replace it, at least don't throw it out, lol).

I remember the good old days of watching seasons 1 to 10 on first Bravo then the Slice channel.  Which led me to wondering what previous contestants were up to now, or shortly after completing the show.  Here are some lovely designs by 5 previous contestants from Project Runway seasons 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6.  

 Mychael Knight (PR 3), andreaserrano.com

Daniel Vosovic (PR 2), danielvosovicny.com

Daniel Franco (PR 1&2), danielfranco.com

Irina Shabayeva (PR 6), zimbio.com

Korto Momolu (PR 5), kortomomolu.com

Excellent work!  Here's to hoping that the parts of Canada that are deprived of Project Runway 11 will soon be able to see it or purchase the dvd.  

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The Cool and Calm Color Green

Green is a cool and calm color.  I don't see people wearing green clothes much though.  It's not a common color for garments.  Well, maybe green clothing will soon become a must have item one day.  It's such a nice shade.

Are you melting today like I am?  North America is going through one serious heat wave right now.  I'm posting green and white print dresses and a green dress with lace because, not only are they pretty and I'd like one, the visual gives me the impression of cool air, circulation, freshness and calm.

www.discountdressup.com

www.woosters.co.uk

by Max Studio, www.eBay.com

by BCBGMAXAZRIS, www.uuclothing.com

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Color Block Dresses, All Around the Block

Every channel I turn to I'm seeing women in color block dresses.  Color block dresses are in this year ladies!  I find them playful, charming, and, depending on how the color blocks are shaped and placed, flattering to many figures.  If you can, buy one this year, or have one custom made for you.  

by River Island, 2013, www.becomegorgeous.com

 maggylondoncolorblockscubadress.blogspot.ca

Holly Robinson with son, www.fashionbombdaily.com

by Jessica Howard, springdress.osadesigns.com

by Diane Von Furstenburg, contributors.luckymag.com

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Cotton Wedding Dresses? Glad and Surprised!

It's June (already!!) and my daughter was part of a group of people catering a wedding reception over the weekend.  That brought back to me the fact that I haven't posted wedding dresses on this blog for a long time.

While looking at wedding sites, I ended up on a Jamaican wedding dress website whose company made cotton wedding dresses in plus sizes.  Cotton?  I didn't know women were buying cotton wedding dresses or  that designers were making them for sale.  I'm very happy about that!  As someone who's cost conscious, I'm glad that women can buy beautiful dresses to celebrate their wedding day at prices that won't put them into serious debt.

Cotton wedding dress, www.etsy.com

Cotton & lace dress by Ellie Long, www.etsy.com

Cotton mix wedding dress basque design, by Ermua

Aren't they beautiful?  I'm excited and eager to experiment with making wedding dresses out of this affordable fabric.  I'm not done yet, here's more photos of wedding dresses in traditional fabrics.

by Alfred Angelo, www.onewed.com

www.yoheidesign.com

www.bridal2011-my3gb.com

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Look What's for Sale on eBay!

I haven't been on eBay for such a long time, I think from last year.  I've bought a few things from eBay, but I usually post things to sell on there.  Well, after posting a dress I designed for sale, I decided to take a look at what was selling. I love these dresses and blouses I saw on eBay.  

Asymmetrical tunic, www.ebay.ca

Karen Millen electric blue dress, www.ebay.ca

Pleasted dress in coffee chiffon, www.ebay.ca

Chiffon maxi dress, www.ebay.ca

by Marni, linen dress, www.ebay.ca

Black polka dot chiffon maxi dress, www.ebay.ca

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