tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88774321237153001782024-02-07T04:19:38.800-05:00The Yellow RoseYour #1 Source for Modest Wedding Dresses and Formal Occasion Gownsthe yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-35052426102209372942011-05-07T13:12:00.000-04:002011-05-07T13:12:20.839-04:00How to Dress Like a PrincessMore regal insights from my favorite guest blogger - Heidiluxe<br />
Though the typical American opposes the idea of a monarchy, countless women are in love with the fairytale idea of marrying a prince and looking like a princess on their wedding day. Getting married in a perfect gown and in a perfect setting is the closest most of us will get to having royal experience. <br />
Since pop culture is already inundated with princess references, everything from Disney licensed princess wedding dresses to license plate frames declaring “yield to the princess”, wanting to look like a princess may seem a tad overdone or generic. Or a princess style wedding may seem too youthful or childlike. Or even worse, a big frilly ballgown may make you feel like a Victorian lampshade or a cupcake dripping with icing. How does one accomplish the princess look and maintain elegance?<br />
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· Grace Kelly- I think most girls can relate just a little Princess Grace. An American by birth who later married the Prince of Monaco, her dress exemplifies class, she exudes grace and she looks like nobility. When you look at her on her wedding day, what you first notice how lovely she is, and then your notice her exquisite dress. A proper princess dress is worn, it doesn’t wear you. <br />
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· Kate Middleton- for the last 6 months, the female population of the world has been placing bets and waiting with baited breath to see what she would choose. Many immediately compared her gown to Princess Grace, but I think Princess Catherine chose a very modern version of a classic. Her delicate petal-shaped skirt was very fresh while the long English lace sleeves were a chic nod to her heritage. Another thing to be learned from this princess bride is that rules can be broken. The maid of honor, Pippa Middleton, wore a more simple version of the bride’s dress in the same striking white. Many would say it was bad luck or disrespectful to the bride to also wear white, but I think Kate Middleton did future bridesmaids everywhere a favor by proving that the bridesmaids can be lovely and not take away from the bride on her big day. <br />
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· Audrey Hepburn- While Audrey Heburn was not an official princess, she did play a flower girl impersonating royalty in My Fair Lady. If she can fake royalty, so can you. The embassy ball gown she wore in My Fair was not specifically a wedding dress, but because of it’s color and cut, it could easily be worn for nuptials. This dress is atypical from what most perceive as a princess gown, but some princesses don’t want a poufy,full ballgown. The A-line dress and the lace cap sleeves are just as regal looking as anything more traditionally styled.<br />
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When you are looking for your princess wedding gown, trends should be kept at a minimum and details and embellishments should emphasize your natural beauty.<br />
Even if you aren’t the princess type, once you try on the right gown you should feel like you are majestic.the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-61875975300255068282011-04-23T15:23:00.000-04:002011-04-23T15:23:52.225-04:00Accessorize!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6BFSnhYe8NvS78HM87i_bVeRSQOkDMMyq2Ofa86eVKbnIt3mwxIHqtc4GQbikvQjz7aGSGRJtuIbgjPSQfnKMGZABTc0VVOficCXGNqOjOHccOQzFHkSM4Kk_0ZlTlZ2aKghZoIBxhdS/s1600/earrings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="150" width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6BFSnhYe8NvS78HM87i_bVeRSQOkDMMyq2Ofa86eVKbnIt3mwxIHqtc4GQbikvQjz7aGSGRJtuIbgjPSQfnKMGZABTc0VVOficCXGNqOjOHccOQzFHkSM4Kk_0ZlTlZ2aKghZoIBxhdS/s320/earrings.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3eoRdIrWRwBX5mql1836JR-Divmp9HcoztcluSEyulayoNEkg7S2GvOwwUj_Xhunadqr5bXBr6CY2zzzI7pBMHWtS4L9ZPYhZSbPsngojZXZaCYufcB7Cc5evFniwcI0mfTAY2AdcPWJi/s1600/earrings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="150" width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3eoRdIrWRwBX5mql1836JR-Divmp9HcoztcluSEyulayoNEkg7S2GvOwwUj_Xhunadqr5bXBr6CY2zzzI7pBMHWtS4L9ZPYhZSbPsngojZXZaCYufcB7Cc5evFniwcI0mfTAY2AdcPWJi/s320/earrings.jpg" /></a></div>Now that you have found your perfect dress, it is time to add the finishing touches. No look is complete without a few pieces of flare. Ladies, let's accessorize!<br />
Jewelry is an item which is quite personal. It also encompasses many different items such as necklaces, tiaras, earrings, gloves, bracelets and more. Some girls prefer a simple yet breathtakingly elegant look; others want much larger pieces which add show stopping glamour and glitz. The most important thing is that you find accessories which compliment your dress. Prom jewelry comes in as many different colors as the prom dresses do, so experiment with different combinations.<br />
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So choose the jewelry and shoes that will flatter both you and the dress and you will look stunning and absolutely gorgeous because you took a little extra time to find the "perfect accessory"!the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-84470573718144750422011-04-04T14:54:00.000-04:002011-04-04T14:54:50.031-04:00The Yellow Rose Awards another Scholarship Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEVMNdulJNpI4PocRiCf0JQgCnQreUS1fi_wzLuuCanadXMu29PrqnHL62Z5SDZRuIsTC4rf7tVeQjqN5e7dbZp_6WqHa7SwAGVSR7I0p-oYSQK6DCDb0Wr_9flxF2WET6gTFGWld2J4xr/s1600/2011-03-24-Rose+047Filtered.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="213" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEVMNdulJNpI4PocRiCf0JQgCnQreUS1fi_wzLuuCanadXMu29PrqnHL62Z5SDZRuIsTC4rf7tVeQjqN5e7dbZp_6WqHa7SwAGVSR7I0p-oYSQK6DCDb0Wr_9flxF2WET6gTFGWld2J4xr/s320/2011-03-24-Rose+047Filtered.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Julia Kilgore, owner and operator of The Yellow Rose in Old Town, is passionate about helping young Hispanic girls reach their full potential through higher learning.<br />
Last week, she hosted an after-hours award presentation of her annual “Gloria Dress” scholarship where Mayor Diana Preston and several other local business owners from the Lilburn Business Association (LBA) were in attendance.<br />
Since opening her doors in 2008, Kilgore has given away one formal gown each year to a local female senior as a way to honor her sister Gloria’s memory.<br />
After dropping out of high school, Gloria achieved her GED and then her college degree while raising a family and working full-time. She succumbed to cancer in her early 40’s but not before becoming a major source of inspiration to her sister, Julia.<br />
The winner of the annual “Gloria Dress” scholarship must be a local female high school senior of Hispanic origin who has maintained a 3.5 grade point average and has confirmed plans to attend college.<br />
Congratulations to this year’s winner, Indira Bertarioni!<br />
ertarioni is currently a senior at Parkview High School who took the initiative, applied for and met all of the requirements to win this scholarship from The Yellow Rose.<br />
She plans to attend Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., in the fall and has decided to major in Psychology. She was thrilled to discover that her hard work in school had resulted in a free prom dress of her choice. <br />
The senior prom is coming up in just a few weeks and Bertarioni is looking forward to attending in her beautiful black evening gown with sequins tastefully sewn into the bodice. There is an additional smaller cluster of sequins sewn into the skirt creating gathers that flow gracefully down the side of the gown.<br />
Not only will Indira receive the beautiful dress from Julia, yet another Lilburn Business Association member, Mary Marder, owner of Freesia Floral Design, will be providing the corsage and matching boutonnière to compliment the dress.the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-70980272697991931252011-03-22T15:16:00.000-04:002011-03-22T15:16:42.451-04:00Let There Be Color<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTC2fOQ6qx4lkwKrGLSxtMMi8NruahF7i-f6gWDlPXnE-bpSZ0zAk3-b37Ud3jsOELxiDyBqpmDXUx_J-ipu9irjlrUpo6BxkexIBU9pUqOCASdAREAO2LuLOPKXIC6OzJrn5sojIzJh9-/s1600/IMG_0672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTC2fOQ6qx4lkwKrGLSxtMMi8NruahF7i-f6gWDlPXnE-bpSZ0zAk3-b37Ud3jsOELxiDyBqpmDXUx_J-ipu9irjlrUpo6BxkexIBU9pUqOCASdAREAO2LuLOPKXIC6OzJrn5sojIzJh9-/s320/IMG_0672.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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Some more colorful insights from my favorite fashionista-Heidiluxe. <br />
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Chances are, if you are a teenage girl, you’ve been thinking about prom for the last few months, possibly even years. If you are a teenage boy, your most recent thought was about cheese puffs. Even if the boys aren’t thinking about it, it’s never too early to start planning for a spectacular dress.<br />
When I was sixteen and shopping for a prom dress with friends, I overheard a conversation between a daughter and her mother, who were also formal dress shopping. The daughter had been trying on several dresses, mostly of the same style. Then she tried on a dress that was vastly different from the others. It was bright blue dress that had so much personality. In the other dresses she had looked cute, or pretty, but nothing special. With the final dress she looked like a knockout. She stood out in a sea of sameness. But after we all oohed and aahhed, the girl told us how she felt. She wanted to pick one of the other dresses. Her quote was, “but I want to look like everyone else.” My friends and I left in shock. Why would she want to be just one of the crowd instead of standing out as her own person, especially since dressing like in a bold gown was stunning, and dressing in sameness was so ho hum?<br />
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By choosing to dress modestly, you are already choosing to stand out. Don’t be afraid to stand out in your style too! Wearing sleeves on your gown doesn’t mean you must forego being fashionable and modern. There are so many components of style for you to consider. From the color, to the embellishment (or lack thereof), the dress length, to your choice of accessories, you have a lot of ways to display your individuality. <br />
Be inspired by a cotillion ball. A white ballgown can have a timeless debutante feel. Choose simple accessories and white gloves and white flowers. <br />
A dress with a print is growing in popularity and can make quite an impact. Polka dots add whimsy while maintaining a classic feel. Florals are perfect for a springtime event. Beachy waves and gladiator sandals can make it fresh and current.<br />
Play with different hemlines. A full length gown isn’t the only acceptable length. Show of your fantastic shoes with a tea length or ballerina style skirt.<br />
Choose a bright hued gown for maximum impact. Who can feel anything but festive in cerulean blue, honeysuckle pink, chiffon yellow, or peacock green? If all over color is more than you would like to sport, many black, white or neutral dresses can be styled with a bright sash, handbag or shoes. <br />
And if a bold dress simply isn’t your cup of tea, consider the selecting something simple and chic and think Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. There is nothing basic about a black gown with a healthy drenching of jewels and a bouffant hairstyle. A pair of Ray-ban wayfarers can be the piece de resistance. <br />
Whatever you choose, prom is the perfect chance to just go for it!the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-62950838762118785212011-01-28T14:47:00.000-05:002011-01-28T14:47:59.951-05:00Giving Women an Option<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWsKUlh7YjdDju2xTfwQ5oVI-0Oqx1A11HlvaJMunwxNDnzpHSRUd7PCU5_Nyq33WfEt7SMaexib9sUmT7hauxP2kEMPxCJI7sZx7gnEx1W8IXmfj_1usc7PAuv4nBchIwGJDX-s8jALHo/s1600/rachell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWsKUlh7YjdDju2xTfwQ5oVI-0Oqx1A11HlvaJMunwxNDnzpHSRUd7PCU5_Nyq33WfEt7SMaexib9sUmT7hauxP2kEMPxCJI7sZx7gnEx1W8IXmfj_1usc7PAuv4nBchIwGJDX-s8jALHo/s320/rachell.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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The task of finding a modest wedding dress can seem near impossible with today's fashion trends. Still, some might be surprised to find modest options where they least expect them". <br />
That is a quote from the latest article to appear in which The Yellow Rose was mentioned once again. Here is the link so you can read the entire article. <br />
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<b>http://www.mormontimes.com/article/19468/Bridal-shops-provide-modest-options-for-brides?s_cid=addthis</b><br />
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The hunt begins for some with optimism and ease, while others are in for a long day, sealed with sweat and tears from an unsuccessful chase.<br />
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For Mormon brides, the task of finding a modest wedding dress can seem near impossible with today's fashion trends. Still, some might be surprised to find modest options where they least expect them.<br />
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In the small town of Lilburn Ga., Julia Kilgore has operated The Yellow Rose modest dress shop for the last three years.<br />
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When Kilgore's first daughter was going to get married, it was hard for her to find a modest dress. She finally found one about an hour away, but it got Kilgore toying with the idea of starting up her own shop.<br />
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About four years ago, Kilgore's daughter asked her if she was actually going to open up the dress shop.<br />
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Kilgore said her response was, "Well, I'm not getting any younger, so I'd better do it now."<br />
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About 50 percent of the customers who come in to the shop are members of the LDS Church.<br />
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There are a lot of women who prefer modest dresses, but because that is not the "norm," they don't wear them, she said.<br />
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"There was a need, so I took the plunge and opened the shop," Kilgore said.<br />
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Most of the business The Yellow Rose gets is from out of town and from outside Georgia. One bride-to-be ordered a dress from the Netherlands.<br />
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In St. Louis, Debbie Welcher has also started and sustained her own modest dress shop.<br />
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"My husband's family is Apostolic, and I was very familiar with their modesty standards, so I wanted to open up something to help girls choose modesty," she said.<br />
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Welcher's store, Chatfield's Bridal Boutique, is part of a small niche in Missouri and only carries modest dresses. The shop also has LDS temple dresses in stock and carries dresses that fit the needs of various religious backgrounds.<br />
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Like Kilgore, a high percentage of Welcher's customers are from outside the state.<br />
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The LDS dresses at Chatfield's are the most revealing of all the dresses in the shop, as the standards for the dresses begin with the LDS modesty standards. For example, the Jewish brides that she deals with need to have their elbows and collarbones covered.<br />
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For customers not within driving distance of a modest dress shop, ordering dresses online is an option.<br />
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Welcher said she probably mails about four or five dresses to girls in the U.S. every week but that there are many things to consider when ordering a dress that are easier to see in person than online. Such things to consider are that a dress might fit differently than originally estimated, and it might even look different than it did online.<br />
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Nancy Barrus, the artistic director and co-owner of Avenia Bridal in Provo, Utah, said purchasing dresses online is cheaper than physically going in to purchase from a bridal store, generally speaking.<br />
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However she, too, expressed concerns about buying online.<br />
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"You may get a better price, and if you're going for price, then maybe that's the better option," Barrus said.<br />
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When buying online it is not possible to see how the dress fits, and ultimately you get what you pay for, she said.<br />
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"If you can spend the time shopping, that's highly recommended," Barrus said.<br />
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For the bride-to-be who is not geographically close to any modest options, and who doesn't want to buy something online, alterations are yet another option.<br />
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The price for basic altering can range from $150 to $300, and the prices for build-up alterations can range anywhere from $200 to $700. Barrus recommended that those looking to get a dress altered speak with a seamstress, not just a sales clerk, to check prices on alterations.the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-7654583816224844432011-01-19T17:44:00.000-05:002011-01-19T17:44:12.223-05:00OMG<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="messageBody">The Yellow Rose is having a fantastic inventory sale through Saturday 1/29/11. All formal gowns and select bridal gowns in my store will be on sale up to 50% off. So come by the shop at 79 Main Street in Lilburn or call me at 770-315-6823 and get a great deal on your prom dress and wedding gown. For my out of town customers, please call me if you are looking for a certain dress and I will gladly let you know if I have that dress in my store. </span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="messageBody">Want to save even more money? Then use your Visa card from Sun Trust Bank to make your purchase at The Yellow Rose and you will be eligible to receive additional discounts.</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="messageBody"></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="messageBody">The program works as follows:</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="messageBody">$50 reward with minimum purchase of $300 (one use per calendar year)</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="messageBody">$15 reward with minimum purchase of $135</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="messageBody">$75 reward with minimum purchase of $600</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="messageBody">$125 reward with minimum purchase of $1000</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="messageBody">Saving money and looking good - you can't beat that combination! </span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="messageBody"> </span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="messageBody"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">3. Birdcage/net pouf veil. Brides who choose to wear this style of veil usually have </span></div><div class="ListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">very structured or sophisticated wedding dress. This style of veil is reminiscent of the </span></div><div class="ListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">1940s and a more retro style of dressing. Birdcage veils have been making a comeback</span></div><div class="ListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">in a very big way, so if you are looking for a very “of the moment” wedding style, try</span></div><div class="ListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">experimenting with this style of v</span>eil.</div><div class="ListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"></div><div class="ListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXaOaDVmZX2KUnryav7Iz_ByLktqJbXCJj-tvLt-FjOL0-vV7U_i2Gl4q0dp6gjvhtJflIe4NieBmroOQK35QYg-Lzg6juxxL0sLr1pjakpj-AAlRPRagv8Cn5zDJmCSrqtU44zDMfMf3p/s1600/Picture+035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.veilubridal.com/birdcage-veils/Birdcage-veils-CG-CSS-9-2.jpg" width="213" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">4.</span><span style="font: 7pt Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">Flyaway veil. A flyaway veil is a shorter, fuller veil that stops below the chin and above the shoulders. It is a very youthful and fun style of veil. It is especially complimentary to a tea length wedding gown or a more casual style of wedding dress or a dress with a bow or other details down the back. </span></div></div><div class="ListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> 5. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;">Mantilla veil. If you are a Latina, or secretly want to be a Latina, this is the veil for you. A mantilla is a very traditional Spanish style veil. It is a very elegant headpiece and it evokes a theatrical mood. It can look best with a lace style dress or a very simple gown.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></div><div class="ListParagraph" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;">6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Waterfall veil/angel cut veil. This is style of veil that frames and highlights the face and has a cascade effect down your back. This works well with dresses that are highly embellished or have a long row of buttons. A dress that is highly structured can be softened with a waterfall veil. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Other important things to note about veils:</div><div class="ListParagraph" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Match your whites. It will be very obvious if you have a white veil and an ivory dress. </div><div class="ListParagraph" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;">2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Don’t be afraid to try on several styles of veils to find what is most complimentary to you. Just like shopping for your gown, it may take a lot of trial and error before you find “the one”. Don’t think that just because you’ve found your dress that any old veil will do.</div><div class="ListParagraph" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;">3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Keep tiara gemstones and other embellishments all in the same family. If your dress is adorned with pearls, it will often look best if your tiara or veil is trimmed in the same type of stone. </div><div class="ListParagraph" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;">4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Don’t let your veil become distracting to your wedding day ensemble. When people look at the bride, that’s what they need to see, not piles and piles of extra things making your look weighted down and costumey. </div><div class="ListParagraph" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;">Don’t be afraid to NOT commit. If you’ve tried all sorts of veils or tiaras and you would prefer to not wear one, go for it. You will always look your best if you wear what feels best.</span></div><div class="ListParagraph" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><br />
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This gown is available in a size 8 and a size 16. It is on sale for $426.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Deal #2</b> is a red formal sheath gown with a beaded drop waist in a size 16. I'm offering it to you, my Yellow Rose readers, for 40% off! For <span><span class="messageBody"><span class="text_exposed_show">$153 this gown is yours. </span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Don't pass up these fantastic deals. Call me at 770-315-6823 to set up an appointment, or simply stop the shop at 79 Main Street in Lilburn.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTmGH5xTsW2aQ_OCbtTmFwQJ8TMDr7cdacmAnx-PpA4UK_GdkU9gpp3HRBTYbEA4iVqKJzgKypGC0PgklqFwdj8lh2_rmBfWQ_nCusQe0JUvhjbITDFtLglijS1hyp1m9MPQAVxPvb6fqb/s1600/IMG_0644.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 308px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTmGH5xTsW2aQ_OCbtTmFwQJ8TMDr7cdacmAnx-PpA4UK_GdkU9gpp3HRBTYbEA4iVqKJzgKypGC0PgklqFwdj8lh2_rmBfWQ_nCusQe0JUvhjbITDFtLglijS1hyp1m9MPQAVxPvb6fqb/s320/IMG_0644.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548766190516900210" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5fLopO8k-xNMqf8UiwQjxRtL35EsGCdL3NPG74LD1-fED_Sk9Hbsw3iDQpqmXYLdz-A7bckmA9IlcvY1s6hA53TSyvFXHSQw5NIX5y3eBQpHJ0QEjdzisz87fH_Pw8pPbnAw4ASprDM8z/s1600/IMG_0642.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5fLopO8k-xNMqf8UiwQjxRtL35EsGCdL3NPG74LD1-fED_Sk9Hbsw3iDQpqmXYLdz-A7bckmA9IlcvY1s6hA53TSyvFXHSQw5NIX5y3eBQpHJ0QEjdzisz87fH_Pw8pPbnAw4ASprDM8z/s320/IMG_0642.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548765862908154866" border="0" /></a></div>the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-15598387542607370652010-12-08T00:15:00.000-05:002010-12-08T00:16:27.423-05:00How to Find the Perfect Wedding Dress<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Q7Qa6vNP0LzIf7R3fPL-qaSkr6lRJdZnM54tjhHZYdogpBN9JKQbvhXtyurZzhrLkeags58tZ1OEScvAh7haf0Fz9zulSxSKMOYv6m6w6fhQsNfe-wye3M_p5ZKPhUbyiaQmipxFxnBU/s1600/mockingjaypin+009.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 165px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Q7Qa6vNP0LzIf7R3fPL-qaSkr6lRJdZnM54tjhHZYdogpBN9JKQbvhXtyurZzhrLkeags58tZ1OEScvAh7haf0Fz9zulSxSKMOYv6m6w6fhQsNfe-wye3M_p5ZKPhUbyiaQmipxFxnBU/s320/mockingjaypin+009.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548172559056486322" /></a>I would like to welcome my new guest blogger, the wonderfully witty and fashionista extraordinaire, <a href="http://www.heidiluxe.blogspot.com/">Heidiluxe</a>, to the Yellow Rose blog. <a href="http://www.heidiluxe.blogspot.com/">Heidiluxe's</a> fashion background is extensive and over on her blog (www.heidiluxe.blogspot.com) she regularly opines on fashion trends, fashion victims, fashion do's and don'ts and how she wants to get married again someday (same guy, different dress). <a href="http://www.heidiluxe.blogspot.com/">Heidiluxe</a> has graciously agreed to share some of her clothing/fashion/fit expertise with us and we couldn't be happier to have her. If you've ever wondered how to dress your body or find a fabulous fit, look no further. Take it away <a href="http://www.heidiluxe.blogspot.com/">Heidiluxe</a>!<br /><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>How to Pick the Perfect Dress:</b>Shopping for the most important dress of your life can be a dream come true or a nightmare. There are more dress designers and dress options than ever before. How will you know which will be the best dress for you? In order to be able to find the “one” you’ve got to figure out what the “one” means for you. Some women talk about putting a dress on and they just know. Others may not find success so easily. Wedding gowns can be just like<span style=""> </span>finding Mr. Right; trial and error and a few really uncomfortable dates.</div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlVGNheCktOe5RjtGSPokgFpafmV2Xb3kWwUWP2wINZqzrzh6mm0CUVhT2Hw4wf8Li0_LxubNKuURb94dhTkzmtxQt3VEetKrOHoBqnCrYhTpGgt97zWzb4PPvzZBhAYER7WbF4PZ6_Ksh/s320/Alyss_b0025.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548174260831448386" /><p class="MsoNormal">The first step is to figure out what you like. Oftentimes what we like is what naturally looks best on us. Go to your closet and try on your favorite dress, or the dress that you get the most compliments on. You may find that there are several details that you like about it that can be a jumping off point for what you are searching for in a wedding gown.</p><p class="MsoNormal">After you have begun establish your dress identity, start looking at dresses. Perhaps you have been doing this for years. Maybe this is your first time you have ever thought about it. Look in magazines, look online, look in boutiques. Have an open mind and do some research. This step of the process is where you can involve your friends and your family. Help them feel included in your quest by showing them your favorites and asking their opinions. Enjoy this part.</p><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrIiGPwBjEqczkoBmMA26nqJayQHWydVoj0g5xA0Ijd8Q0laEGQPEkoPftaWS96_Zj6mTWhRCQlPq4Z-LdKuBtmZfxHHIdBQV7Oufn3xbxyslNlhvSQjIQfGAnxOwvcARaVPAmTCjCFcS/s320/41rpnbiwul_sx280_sh35_.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548174567439524578" /><p class="MsoNormal">When you are ready to take the plunge into trying on dresses, pare down your shopping entourage. Be selective. If you love somebody but don’t like shopping with that somebody, this is not the time to be magnanimous and invite them. Bring only a couple of close friends or family members.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Do not bring “yes” people. Bring people who will be honest, but render good feedback. If you feel like a cow, hearing a member of your entourage mooing isn’t helpful. Helpful critique is not the same as criticism;<span style=""> </span>honest critique will help you, unkind comments will not.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">If you chance to encounter a dress slump, don’t be discouraged. Step back from the situation and reevaluate. Ask your sales person for their advice and experience. Being open with your salesperson can be to your advantage. No one wants a happy bride more than the salesperson! They are familiar with the stock and can help guide you to something perhaps you wouldn’t have considered.<span style=""> </span>Try, try again. Trying on something unexpected can refreshen your eyes and sharpen your focus to the task at hand. Also, identifying what you don’t like will help you from trying on the same wrong thing over and over.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">And finally, when you find the dress that makes you feel like Mrs. Right, order it. Dresses are often made after ordering and can take several weeks or months to be shipped and you will need to have as much time as possible for alterations and fittings. Proper alterations can make a beautiful dress extraordinary when it is precisely fitted just for your body. Then, once your gown is ordered, you can start thinking about your bridesmaid’s dresses!</p><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0OZL0nNq4ubDpMdm3intWOzuqP05JOVYm6pgT_jM4OL_igUAp3vf66exHnjrzXPZJRWkSYpSW54N9vkvovgNn5IfejuqeUxtUSUPkWVef1Q455INurQz3PXFPos4oJ9jRdhgUQFDo9W3m/s320/simple-modest-wedding-dresses.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548174935092332802" /></div>the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-15590600886142745552010-11-16T15:30:00.005-05:002010-11-16T16:22:14.293-05:00Deal of the WeekThe Yellow Rose is now offering a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b>Deal of the Week</b></span>! Each week I'll feature two or more dresses as my <b>Deal of the Week</b> - which means they're be available to you for <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b>40% off</b></span>! The <b>Deal of the Week</b> is an opportunity for you to score an amazing deal on a beautiful gown. I'll offer a variety of dresses, as well as sizes, so be sure to check back here each Tuesday for the new <b>Deal of the Week</b>. And make sure to tell your friends, because if the dress isn't your size or taste, it might be theirs!<div><br /></div><div><b>Deal of the Week - November 16 - November 20</b></div><div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN7KP_08J7VQAhybrNiHr47RkUQ9b6H2OkcZSo8rYlDUZR-MkU2kQC-8TelbNDIIoL4mS8r1-X-w2KjFEYgHQgJxdNRPLY48_Hhn6pgRqhi7tILd_NUIUS1LUgybl6wsqgBetaK4o8m08e/s1600/IMG_0604.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN7KP_08J7VQAhybrNiHr47RkUQ9b6H2OkcZSo8rYlDUZR-MkU2kQC-8TelbNDIIoL4mS8r1-X-w2KjFEYgHQgJxdNRPLY48_Hhn6pgRqhi7tILd_NUIUS1LUgybl6wsqgBetaK4o8m08e/s320/IMG_0604.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540246167171401042" border="0" /></a>Dress #1<br /><div>A beautiful purple chiffon dress by Bonny with scattered beading throughout the bodice. Ruching along the waistline gives the appearance of a smaller waist.<br />Size: 22<br />Original Price: $275.00<br /><b>Sale Price: $165.00</b><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj43KdjRaFezEvN0OQashkbz3lw3Q-gRv6dP8KS2Sd9OW9ntz7IDNaP2MhAd0W1yIzvUBYexc0l82p1l4oHHMTu8434xvF2rY0-mwBrMjYyMZWd8HtN-smn3WoLMkHFQrlKJPvIfmHAMWUf/s1600/IMG_0599.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj43KdjRaFezEvN0OQashkbz3lw3Q-gRv6dP8KS2Sd9OW9ntz7IDNaP2MhAd0W1yIzvUBYexc0l82p1l4oHHMTu8434xvF2rY0-mwBrMjYyMZWd8HtN-smn3WoLMkHFQrlKJPvIfmHAMWUf/s320/IMG_0599.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537651363799386850" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Dress #2</div><div>A Beautifully Modest satin gown with empire beaded waist and flowing train. A sheath style elegant dress appropriate for your most formal occasion.<br />I also have the same gown in purple.<br />Size: 16 Aquaqmarine<br />Size: 12 Purple<br />Original Price $249.00<br /><b>Sale Price: $165.00</b><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Call me (770-315-6823) or come by The Yellow Rose (79 Main Street, Lilburn) and take advantage of these great deals. </div><div><br /></div><div>If these two dresses aren't your favorites, I have plenty of gorgeous gowns in all sizes and available at plenty of price points. If you mention that you saw this sale on my blog, I will give you 10% of any formal dress in the store. So act now!<br /><br /></div></div></div>the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-18297202260868500522010-11-02T13:56:00.002-04:002010-11-02T14:01:18.087-04:00Shabby Apple BLOWOUT!<span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Yellow Rose is having a fantastic Shabby Apple sale! All Shabby Apple dresses in stock are 30%-40% off. You will not find a lower price on Shabby Apple dresses anywhere. Call me or come in to see what sizes are available. The dresses below are what I have in stock. As you can see, they are gorgeous! A Shabby Apple dress would make an excellent Christmas gift. Don't pass up this opportunity to save big on a beautiful new dress!</span><br /><br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimL_Qec-tHWe7n_05p8MhFWCAowABGaevyb6C_8I9ymY9Ibl9l6BbWuu_d_Xxrx1_V0sJ9hwqVHJmeCLXuUpEhPwVHGhIlgt5ar8tE2EHshINgnEJOD7Gt7_mzxi14d6vQyA_8uEJJKtnc/s1600/075.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimL_Qec-tHWe7n_05p8MhFWCAowABGaevyb6C_8I9ymY9Ibl9l6BbWuu_d_Xxrx1_V0sJ9hwqVHJmeCLXuUpEhPwVHGhIlgt5ar8tE2EHshINgnEJOD7Gt7_mzxi14d6vQyA_8uEJJKtnc/s320/075.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533525220882829058" border="0" /></a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Crisp white cotton blossoms atop a bountiful, knee-length gray flannel skirt in this vintage inspired frock. The classic styling of the Ming is finished with flirty sleeves, hidden pockets, and a black waistband for added style and flair. </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKj1wXgirAjduNFwHl3UXW_aTLRKkZKUaZ-3NS74_rSAtmZes4defL5a3oFwXdo0qq_dbA1LD_4WS9XsThE8Kb-v-slcszNM96lNpGBwYLoJP7l80BWErFoin2wLUCOyqIJj8Knhoogrg/s1600/west+coast+swing.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKj1wXgirAjduNFwHl3UXW_aTLRKkZKUaZ-3NS74_rSAtmZes4defL5a3oFwXdo0qq_dbA1LD_4WS9XsThE8Kb-v-slcszNM96lNpGBwYLoJP7l80BWErFoin2wLUCOyqIJj8Knhoogrg/s320/west+coast+swing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533201731371565906" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Cherry folds cascade from a cowl neck across the bodice of this sleek silhouette, recapturing the basic elegance of the little red dress. Soft and lovely, the West Coast Swing, with its banded elbow-length sleeves and self-tie waist, will soon become a staple for the cooler weather months. </span><div><div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:100%;">This dress is made from a thick poly/rayon blend fabric.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:100%;">To care for this dress, hand wash cold. Hang dress to dry. </span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:100%;">This dress fits Generously. (Length of skirt hits women 5'6" and shorter at knee)</span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJvKYAXhKhyozYahzQm8-g_Osubrq3FxzqYfIlaVmAdI9AY87x2Qi7IkAgQYergpgzssoDkurle69wvj7MIle9X4-xotO5dXKqYftFnsKGeBZRsID_FetdTXhCYZcw893ZZs0d2hl8JC94/s1600/upper+east+side.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJvKYAXhKhyozYahzQm8-g_Osubrq3FxzqYfIlaVmAdI9AY87x2Qi7IkAgQYergpgzssoDkurle69wvj7MIle9X4-xotO5dXKqYftFnsKGeBZRsID_FetdTXhCYZcw893ZZs0d2hl8JC94/s320/upper+east+side.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533201587058198594" border="0" /></a>Knock 'em dead in this bright cerulean stunner by Rebekah McKinny for Shabby Apple. Knife pleats on the bodice and skirt add drama and movement, while the sleek tailoring of the waistband, collar and half sleeves give an unforgettable shape to this contemporary look at vintage classic. Pair it with pumps and pearls for the ultimate Upper East Side look.</span><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:100%;">This dress is a cotton/spandex blend. </span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:100%;">To care for this dress, machine wash in cold on delicate cycle. Hang dress to dry. </span></div><div> </div><span style="font-size:100%;">This dress fits GENEROUSLY.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqm_UkPt__zVgF7_uEnRJH7bZkbiRvoLRDUnsy1EbvFkh1Zy5RmRVOm9tI5Cea9VSERmB8AP78T_5Q_V7mbLOkbJT894Gya1KyjfeCZFza_yTeKe3ExhsSXPr2ZbECNsQpTtYSAlHc5PC_/s1600/nantucket.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqm_UkPt__zVgF7_uEnRJH7bZkbiRvoLRDUnsy1EbvFkh1Zy5RmRVOm9tI5Cea9VSERmB8AP78T_5Q_V7mbLOkbJT894Gya1KyjfeCZFza_yTeKe3ExhsSXPr2ZbECNsQpTtYSAlHc5PC_/s320/nantucket.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533201470681550690" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Princess seams dive into a flouncy skirt adorned with scrunch pockets on the Nantucket dress, creating a new take on a classic silhouette. V-neck and collar keep things feminine and crisp, while the full skirt adds movement and life to the dress.<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size:100%;">Fit Notes:</span></div><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:100%;">This dress follows our True to Size fit guide. Dress is a true wrap so buxom women or those preferring more coverage through hips and thighs should consider a size larger.</span></div><div> </div><span style="font-size:100%;">Dress is made from cotton poplin with spandex for stretch. To care for this dress, machine wash cold, in the delicate cycle. Lay dress flat to dry.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSlwx0kAgE5t3cIUjcv1S9n33FDoyD1ncaoLHF24ZeigsQlO7AVZO1fFSannjoa_MM5G_0t8IlzjHoY6l79vaWr6zEuugBMnbnkGo_0UgBrVfyMJRe2t0_WRIHle5ucTFqEMQUe30gM52B/s1600/lincoln+center.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSlwx0kAgE5t3cIUjcv1S9n33FDoyD1ncaoLHF24ZeigsQlO7AVZO1fFSannjoa_MM5G_0t8IlzjHoY6l79vaWr6zEuugBMnbnkGo_0UgBrVfyMJRe2t0_WRIHle5ucTFqEMQUe30gM52B/s320/lincoln+center.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533201323511262466" border="0" /></a><br /></span><p style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-size:10px;"><span style="font-size:100%;">French coat detailing combines with structured black sateen in this modern masterpiece by Rebekah McKinney for Shabby Apple. Black offset buttons run from the knee-length hem to the left collar bone, creating a dynamic line and a hint of drama, perfect for water cooler gossip or turning heads out on the town. </span></p><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />Dress fits generously. </span><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"> *fit through arms runs SMALL<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhciMNeC5RmeR3j3S_rctCyXvdsiYQzcHHCT5yizbXCEv547CqlIil4Y9m0bzhGahlCyFgNcwCvDKLacp02JQOqXxJUoZ4WMFRc3qj__WN42z_lO-Rh_AOg2xSI29bRZXzbGJiyEksbeUvv/s1600/five+to+nine.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhciMNeC5RmeR3j3S_rctCyXvdsiYQzcHHCT5yizbXCEv547CqlIil4Y9m0bzhGahlCyFgNcwCvDKLacp02JQOqXxJUoZ4WMFRc3qj__WN42z_lO-Rh_AOg2xSI29bRZXzbGJiyEksbeUvv/s320/five+to+nine.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533201218425880386" border="0" /></a></span><span style="line-height: normal;font-size:100%;" >Straight from the office to the symphony, the Five To Nine is <em>the</em> dress for a stylish woman on the go. Simple lines are supplemented with playful ruching just above the bust line and at the hips, creating a contemporary yet flattering silhouette, while the playful tie collar an tucked sleeves add an urbane finish to this modest twist on the little black dress. </span><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;">To care for this dress, machine wash in cold on delicate and lay flat to dry.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiADhYlIkpZ5MbrwwJvMY08yB_hSpZyAouCpIWFJhAWYuVRNrVKSLFlx-GN-gPE0PlRZmZ_G0cb4yFmbmMbScVuXhXr2kPsqhJW9KIwKI7TVv6A56GBGCYl0LxYsZTj_Ab53KukjOP6-wsz/s1600/duck+beach.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiADhYlIkpZ5MbrwwJvMY08yB_hSpZyAouCpIWFJhAWYuVRNrVKSLFlx-GN-gPE0PlRZmZ_G0cb4yFmbmMbScVuXhXr2kPsqhJW9KIwKI7TVv6A56GBGCYl0LxYsZTj_Ab53KukjOP6-wsz/s320/duck+beach.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533201125233881746" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Make a statement at any event in this cherry red shirt dress. Crisp cotton poplin is tailored into a classic silhouette with a slightly fuller skirt and higher neckline—prefect for the modest modern woman. A true classic, Duck Beach is not a dress to miss. Available in Apple Green (with green sash).</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size:100%;">This dress is made of cotton poplin with spandex for stretch. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size:100%;">To care for this dress, machine wash in cold on delicate cycle or hand wash. Hang dress to dry.<br /></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZtOnf-01TRxkRGKtRQegkKfLb5KDimNDZMmJjlruGOP7wEKBUD3x5Ml0pNjRoZlfu5qYaIP-jNc8n_xTlBoaYwqf6bCacskxyg9bieUT5wQmivjHmx_U_kUxKWZneZNKZB1gOBhkfAhwN/s1600/Blue+striped.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZtOnf-01TRxkRGKtRQegkKfLb5KDimNDZMmJjlruGOP7wEKBUD3x5Ml0pNjRoZlfu5qYaIP-jNc8n_xTlBoaYwqf6bCacskxyg9bieUT5wQmivjHmx_U_kUxKWZneZNKZB1gOBhkfAhwN/s320/Blue+striped.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533201019035318290" border="0" /></a><br /></span><p style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-size:10px;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Perfect sea-blue poplin stripes wash over the feminine and flirty Marseilles dress. Combining the figure-flattering shape of a wrap dress with all the details of your favorite shirt dress, Marseilles will take you from the promenade to the corner office in no time. The crisp shirt collar is accentuated by flap pockets on the bust and a slim waist cinched with a sash. The faux-wrap design and full bias-cut skirt keep you moving freely, without worrying about unintentional exposure.</span></p><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size:100%;">The dress is made from french blue stretch cotton poplin with multi-colored stripes. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size:100%;">To care for this dress, machine wash cold, delicate cycly. Lay dress flat to dry. </span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4uQs-qve8ajgYG4wzl_IljsNbTJFm80Z-al5VU7J9K5SxwPBjqVp3vjZ-1pqqpYKLKVcU5X8NV1NMS_Xg0B9Nvx18zDCc9eJ6DMtvl2jLDVBuERZU6CydMyXQgMse_hKklzlw3WMxglV/s1600/bette+d.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4uQs-qve8ajgYG4wzl_IljsNbTJFm80Z-al5VU7J9K5SxwPBjqVp3vjZ-1pqqpYKLKVcU5X8NV1NMS_Xg0B9Nvx18zDCc9eJ6DMtvl2jLDVBuERZU6CydMyXQgMse_hKklzlw3WMxglV/s320/bette+d.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533199634241323602" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Embrace your inner starlet in the silky, sleek Bette D. Dress. Four pleats intersect in front and back to form a sophisticated and unexpected V-neck, and the darted tailoring keeps the silhouette sleek and stunning. Finished with buttons at the shoulder, a removable sash at the waist and a three-tiered hem, the Bette D is soon to be your new favorite for special occasions.</span><div><p style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-size:10px;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-size:10px;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Fit Notes:</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-size:10px;"><span style="line-height: 16px;font-size:100%;" >This dress Fits Generously. The cut is straight from shoulder to knee. </span></p></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:100%;">This dress is made from a poly/rayon blend. To care for this dress, hand wash cold. Hang dress to dry.<br />I do not have the black only the slate blue in my shop.<br /></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuz0ySUThcMtYKUxRs4FwGiaXOkJ7EGJX9SRbD5LkS_MsW9XA7B9EZURJhSS_6Vx4puIeneJ-5vw0b36lYlFtZZFL3TRQL5WiJ9P8X-pNHrGFgimNU8abqXcOGVX0MH2b7DSPRC3KvAxj_/s1600/beauty+mark.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuz0ySUThcMtYKUxRs4FwGiaXOkJ7EGJX9SRbD5LkS_MsW9XA7B9EZURJhSS_6Vx4puIeneJ-5vw0b36lYlFtZZFL3TRQL5WiJ9P8X-pNHrGFgimNU8abqXcOGVX0MH2b7DSPRC3KvAxj_/s320/beauty+mark.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533198843026866930" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Fun and flirty, the Beauty Mark dress is the perfect frock for an afternoon in the park or a night at the opera. Sleek tailoring keeps this v-neck silhouette classic, while the bow at the waist and flouncy pleated skirt lend a playful air and plenty of personality to this black poplin beauty. </span><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:100%;">Black 'Flirt' underslip is sold separately in our 'Accessories' section.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><p style="margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-size:12px;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Fit Notes:</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-size:12px;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-size:12px;"><span style="line-height: 16px;font-size:100%;" >This dress FITS GENEROUSLY. Fabric stretches well across bust and around hips. Belt snaps at natural waist. The cut of the skirt from hip to thigh is relatively straight and only flares around the knee with the pleats. This dress is ideal for an athletic or hourglass figure.</span></p></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:100%;">Dress is made from black cotton poplin with spandex. To care for this dress, hand wash or machine wash in cold on the delicate cycle. Hang dress to dry.</span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghdNIkMQZqLtrR-Oj8JYsu6Flm04Ksso5fr-JvD0c7tDmwPLkGcZQwScFW_Zfel-JRRdQbSNMrRo9MRk7pj_B3c4JUbBCUgesmOx_1Jlt1aykE5x5I5Zpv89f6WWRZ7nIZ_mUOXufNddaY/s1600/ballerina.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghdNIkMQZqLtrR-Oj8JYsu6Flm04Ksso5fr-JvD0c7tDmwPLkGcZQwScFW_Zfel-JRRdQbSNMrRo9MRk7pj_B3c4JUbBCUgesmOx_1Jlt1aykE5x5I5Zpv89f6WWRZ7nIZ_mUOXufNddaY/s320/ballerina.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533198731156985442" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Plum-colored folds of soft jersey fabric dip from the shoulders into a ruched waist that runs from bust to hip on this flouncy, ballet-inspired dress. Perfect for traveling, this dress sports a V-neck and fully lined skirt for extra coverage, so whether at the office or on the road, you'll feel comfortable and beautiful.<br /></span><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />Fit Notes:<br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:100%;">This dress follows our Fits Generously size chart. We recommend ordering a size down for petite customers and/or those preferring a more snug fit. This dress flatters most body types and is particularly nice for new mothers as it hides a tummy!<br /><br />Poly/Rayon/Spandex blend jersey fabric. Machine wash cold, delicate cycle. Line dry.</span></div></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT2k645_-eTBv27w4hRVQ9E1_kDnWBBVAZFwl_2XYoXGlvcY_YIRTohN_-Vi1sG7XF882YbIY7OHkniUsjnTimLNQBgf9Nn88RzWchaIERTTn8lN2mhoiIPxLu8IaJ6-LGSHoIJuShaCl4/s1600/aristocrat.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT2k645_-eTBv27w4hRVQ9E1_kDnWBBVAZFwl_2XYoXGlvcY_YIRTohN_-Vi1sG7XF882YbIY7OHkniUsjnTimLNQBgf9Nn88RzWchaIERTTn8lN2mhoiIPxLu8IaJ6-LGSHoIJuShaCl4/s320/aristocrat.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533198151538553698" border="0" /></a><br /></span><p style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-size:10px;"><span style="font-size:100%;">From the office to a night on the town, the Aristocrat dress does it all. Designed exclusively for Shabby Apple by Soon Collection, the Aristocrat takes the classic tuxedo style to a whole new level with contrasting square buttons at the bodice and belt, ruffled sleeves and elegant top stitching. The elegant matte charmeuse fabric swirls from the waist to create a knee-length silhouette that is a surefire stunner. </span></p><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:100%;">Dress is made from matte charmeuse fabric.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:100%;">To care for this dress, hand wash in cold. Hang dress to dry.</span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeaV4IjLtvlbGINy38FObl5IhmRfGUmiooXHbcj8YlbOR2bPmXUCE3HnAo8K84CyWNnU_xuoGtCYUmiZ5OKYL6_cK3v5L4fOBuRSEuGAwwKJo5D1C2b7ojcHmSAe9ISwJZjp-ANBWVT3h4/s1600/antiquated.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeaV4IjLtvlbGINy38FObl5IhmRfGUmiooXHbcj8YlbOR2bPmXUCE3HnAo8K84CyWNnU_xuoGtCYUmiZ5OKYL6_cK3v5L4fOBuRSEuGAwwKJo5D1C2b7ojcHmSAe9ISwJZjp-ANBWVT3h4/s320/antiquated.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533195237059138770" border="0" /></a><br />The ultimate dress for the imperial wild-child, the Antiquated dress is made of limited-edition Indian lace and is fully lined with stretch acetate for comfort and coverage. Touting all the refined finishes of a bygone era, with a few contemporary touches of our own, the dress is fitted with a stand up collar, V-neck, cap sleeves and a mid-calf hemline. To finish the look, the dress includes a 4-inch-wide black satin sash that ties at the waist. This is a dress not soon to be forgotten.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJC2fjR9OWDm5cCLQ9kW9pl8A2T0UtP0Uhv9FtUk66EbUvWvoAyCW2EPK1gPbbzkEWpYjSBQJAtmUCUmUn7WBbQ-Pw8GInx8BWaQw7DrOeh2uWIdHY9Rg9vAQkvh4pthN52LqbGHTDZhIn/s1600/078.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJC2fjR9OWDm5cCLQ9kW9pl8A2T0UtP0Uhv9FtUk66EbUvWvoAyCW2EPK1gPbbzkEWpYjSBQJAtmUCUmUn7WBbQ-Pw8GInx8BWaQw7DrOeh2uWIdHY9Rg9vAQkvh4pthN52LqbGHTDZhIn/s320/078.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533195115586363282" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Say hello to the weekend in this girly, wine-colored tuxedo-style dress! Pintucks on the bodice and buttons down to the waist turn this take on a menswear classic into a classy feminine find! This dress also has a modern tie at waist and a low-profile side zipper. With comfortable, breathable cotton / spandex blend, the puffed sleeves button on the arm band, while the straight skirt falls just below the knee. </span> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:100%;">This dress is a wine-colored cotton/spandex blend. </span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV_OCZRFVIyWXuyCs7FjPPjOd2w_90D3ZnI5Bsz_tXjPt88ja1DEvC0k2K5KerRwBF-zdmZDgIPWsQ6KKt7M4hoa4cCrUV1TmhFC6VzFx-I7IxbyuEAJZatTYiwYt2pKgDJTOlHKV4oou8/s1600/077.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV_OCZRFVIyWXuyCs7FjPPjOd2w_90D3ZnI5Bsz_tXjPt88ja1DEvC0k2K5KerRwBF-zdmZDgIPWsQ6KKt7M4hoa4cCrUV1TmhFC6VzFx-I7IxbyuEAJZatTYiwYt2pKgDJTOlHKV4oou8/s320/077.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533194733108921186" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="line-height: normal;font-size:100%;" >Darts of soft cotton meet at a boat neck, while the faux empire waist drops to a sleek pencil skirt in the super chic Fifth Ave dress, a must-have for any working girl. Full of delightful finishing touches and loads of style, this frock takes the classic secretary dress up a notch while taking the fuss out of caring for a working wardrobe (it's machine washable!). </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size:100%;">This dress is a cotton/spandex blend. </span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:100%;">To care for this dress, machine wash in cold on delicate cycle. Hang dress to dry. </span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1p3-eaxu5rMjIjoQSb2Ql_KI5S9t9w8iLf3YrXS8es6oYayHBLP8Cm7Isg2UjGN0abc4tje_Wi92x4lQ8QZx0UtZ2ByvtwAe8QVyoD4lAFJ2OXpfBmjp_G5qJyjROoBOFvlenQAcEcZi/s1600/076.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1p3-eaxu5rMjIjoQSb2Ql_KI5S9t9w8iLf3YrXS8es6oYayHBLP8Cm7Isg2UjGN0abc4tje_Wi92x4lQ8QZx0UtZ2ByvtwAe8QVyoD4lAFJ2OXpfBmjp_G5qJyjROoBOFvlenQAcEcZi/s320/076.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533194407940699762" border="0" /></a>This dress has a dressy tie-collar at the neck and adorable puff sleeves with a band that ends conveniently just above the elbow. The hem ends at the knee and includes trendy ruching at the hips. With its easy to care for poly / rayon / spandex jersey fabric, this dress is perfect for any occasion.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh35nSWpzJdORG73AZOcOPLKEMtYKXNxyvhmiDIVKjvMiJg1tyUBb8c1oHR2VtkeVRmzFLHpTiv9PsEDlAREJujGSqWomDoU1fsMaidUfuwrE8okmbLHAwn3BI8mUjjgMDO_WUE1hBhh-Ln/s1600/072.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh35nSWpzJdORG73AZOcOPLKEMtYKXNxyvhmiDIVKjvMiJg1tyUBb8c1oHR2VtkeVRmzFLHpTiv9PsEDlAREJujGSqWomDoU1fsMaidUfuwrE8okmbLHAwn3BI8mUjjgMDO_WUE1hBhh-Ln/s320/072.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533193360092022770" border="0" /></a><br />Wrap-around dress with buttons on pockets and and sleeves.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscDeAQ8zFgHZvmJ4pFTKjzhoLG5Z38U321IxNaduoTE2P_Nhp9KxPAGlyLvX4ucJUArPrbGSAxRo8eqtMGKqVF2uyYX1PPNus9PaNlSxe5LnjJ0dKfxgYU3XBzNxvq4XQNd0r75nDFuwS/s1600/16+candles.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscDeAQ8zFgHZvmJ4pFTKjzhoLG5Z38U321IxNaduoTE2P_Nhp9KxPAGlyLvX4ucJUArPrbGSAxRo8eqtMGKqVF2uyYX1PPNus9PaNlSxe5LnjJ0dKfxgYU3XBzNxvq4XQNd0r75nDFuwS/s320/16+candles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533193092439023794" border="0" /></a></span></div></div></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px;font-size:100%;" ><p size="10px" style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">Stylish, flirty and anything but juvenile, the Sixteen Candles Dress accentuates your youthful side with a tiered skirt of four ruffles starting at the hip and hitting just below the knee. The fitted bodice with unique front-and-back princess seams shows off your femininity while the drop waist elongates your torso for clean, lean lines. This midnight blue gem finished with a no-fuss side zip and fully lined skirt. Pair it with a pretty contrasting cardigan and heels to dress it up, or boots and bangles for a more contemporary take.</p><div> </div><div>The dress is midnight blue with a cotton/spandex fabric blend. </div><div> </div><div>To care for this dress, machine wash in cold on the delicate cycle or hand wash. Line dry. </div><div> </div><div>This dress FITS SMALL (a slightly snug, 'true to size').</div></span></div><div style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div>the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-11407267905685613622010-08-04T08:25:00.003-04:002010-08-04T08:31:31.992-04:00Big and Beautiful<div> </div><div>To all you big and beautiful brides who have not found the perfect wedding dress, take a look a these styles, all available at The Yellow Rose. All four styles are by Bonny and they are gorgeous.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A trio of pleats accents the empire bodice and modest V neckline. Lace and beadwork cover the bodice and short cap sleeves. The A-line skirt is simple and extends into the semi-cathedral train that is gathered to create soft drapes.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">style #2905</div><div style="text-align: left;">size 24</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499449869954906210" style="text-align: center;float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; width: 214px; height: 320px; " alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntiIeXtZJKHGqNCLNWnsFV9sFNMf9uvzoM4V3_jOPBV17syUCX-p0tKfVqbH_FnZP4nNDbmM2PaFhtS656VRMJgrMNr78hvIMGhfileYS4AOSiWtYheRV-C4FHn9rgA6oKDz7x7bEkH6B/s320/bonny+2905.gif" border="0" /></div><br /><div> </div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Short cap sleeve gown with a modest scoop neckline. Asymmetrical pleating wraps around the bodice and falls into the layered skirt overlay. Alencon lace and beading decorate the skirt and encompass the hem of the semi-cathedral train.</div><div><div>Fabric:<br />Satin Organza<br /><br /><div>style #2901<br />size 22</div></div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499449495080449090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QlGoQGa9qkIyYtJVDW2jkuTz2RsBKeAT-YClFLZr9642iu4YoFeKbTJQnLQRRpbWX-ARWr8H3adjvexv7t-admb7OQXN-5KdQ384XBbnPO_oy2eeWFlJA3mIicEt8OOt2e4kQ3l37Vs1/s320/bonny+2901.gif" border="0" /></div><div><br /><div></div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /><div>A trio of pleats accents the empire bodice and modest V neckline. Lace and beadwork cover the bodice and short cap sleeves. The A-line skirt is simple and extends into the semi-cathedral train that is gathered to create soft drapes.<br /></div><br />style #2909<br /><div></div>size size 24</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh67aYYQFnYUzHAijVBlUQPNNvrnL5BDtHN9D3kAsWenXiqZi0UhnkEUEwrRVAOST52ZPHu3qk6zmUwNBBXiHmUi7DUExxy1bx_ZQgFMh9ysYlaJsfALwRcrq_KchzX2mt0jeNxkFIYYBwc/s1600/2909.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499449223399041522" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh67aYYQFnYUzHAijVBlUQPNNvrnL5BDtHN9D3kAsWenXiqZi0UhnkEUEwrRVAOST52ZPHu3qk6zmUwNBBXiHmUi7DUExxy1bx_ZQgFMh9ysYlaJsfALwRcrq_KchzX2mt0jeNxkFIYYBwc/s320/2909.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Short tulip sleeve gown with a modest scoop neckline covered in beads. Shirred taffeta creates an asymmetrical line at the waist. Beaded motifs dance around the skirt. Buttons add detail to the back of the bodice and semi-cathedral train. Fabric: Taffeta<br /><br /><div></div>style #2900<br />size 20<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF1ZnKbynqIDrAv1v_z1gqx9Jt2ZPEuQ3A5wX8mFydQJZNEbPgYwlyoyCT0Q-tCzMJSQctGkUNR7mjo2Um4R431MFwUNVR37UMs-KCvkO5SYs5z5lCO6_QQn1cSR1hm7BL1lQ2bfRgU9Bq/s1600/2900.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499449061751432930" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF1ZnKbynqIDrAv1v_z1gqx9Jt2ZPEuQ3A5wX8mFydQJZNEbPgYwlyoyCT0Q-tCzMJSQctGkUNR7mjo2Um4R431MFwUNVR37UMs-KCvkO5SYs5z5lCO6_QQn1cSR1hm7BL1lQ2bfRgU9Bq/s320/2900.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-83773113787315285682010-06-10T16:32:00.001-04:002010-08-04T11:25:55.701-04:00Gloria Dress 2010I was so pleased with <a href="http://theyellowrosebridal.blogspot.com/2009/05/yellow-rose-is-in-news.html">last year's recipient of the Gloria Dress </a>that I seriously considered working with the same high school to find another deserving junior or senior for this award. However, after I became aware of Jeanie's story, I knew she would be a fitting recipient of the Gloria Dress. Jeanie and her family have faced a difficult year but Jeanie continues to smile and be a good example for her family and her peers. Here is her story, in her own words:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvvlEQOCEi19kflgKEdSmDzeZWs-q4NGxMb8aL86u7NgJ_8gHL3A8E5J6rypaHZM51dflupVTLh9o5oSWTrbEGZ7ycJA56aSrH3I77nP_PALZiz6it8mHw8aeIk4Th5NMblq1vTX_K6onQ/s1600/IMG_0544.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476064176249606914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvvlEQOCEi19kflgKEdSmDzeZWs-q4NGxMb8aL86u7NgJ_8gHL3A8E5J6rypaHZM51dflupVTLh9o5oSWTrbEGZ7ycJA56aSrH3I77nP_PALZiz6it8mHw8aeIk4Th5NMblq1vTX_K6onQ/s320/IMG_0544.JPG" /></a><em>I am truly thankful that <a href="http://www.theyellowrosebridal.com/">The Yellow Rose</a> chose me for this scholarship. I am grateful to have heard the inspiring story of Mrs. Kilgore's sister, who overcame her own tribulations and continued even when the going got tough. Hearing Gloria's story made me reminisce on this past year and the very hard experiences I've gone through with my youngest brother. Gloria's story has shown me that it's possible to succeed at anything when you set your mind and heart to it.</em><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1wjrQzqluSRMxgwEN8cJH7SoDLrtigjnOzuLJEV5MjU1FJBs71IrNGA7_TmZUXACM7buNoKvR2IbYj8y950FScKQXQMbul95UkGhNwhnSm9ee-SKvMqXCTsEq7_XP1dQCgN1ZSntIy9Bi/s1600/IMG_0542.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476063604615502530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1wjrQzqluSRMxgwEN8cJH7SoDLrtigjnOzuLJEV5MjU1FJBs71IrNGA7_TmZUXACM7buNoKvR2IbYj8y950FScKQXQMbul95UkGhNwhnSm9ee-SKvMqXCTsEq7_XP1dQCgN1ZSntIy9Bi/s320/IMG_0542.JPG" /></a><em>My youngest sibling, Jason, almost died last year in a pool accident. He fell into the water when no one else was looking. My family and I found him face down in the water. We pulled him out and because I had recently learned CPR at my church's girls camp, I tried to perform it on Jason to the best of my abilities. T</em><em>hankfully I managed to get a slight pulse back. Jason was taken to the hospital where he was in a coma for a few weeks. It took some time and many prayers, but he eventually recovered fully. This has been one of the hardest experiences of my life and it has reinforced my testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ immensely. I thank my Heavenly Father for the tremendous miracle that he allowed in not only my family’s life, but the lives of many others.</em><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476063285566652978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzit2_tfLkLApQdm0RYfEtlcHhmHpa04SAlQUpRE5vMk1JBhbzYD9hSZonOFj3PCcgmYD3g9bvMbhriQDjnSZzW47KSWgB7ft9uVnEvhrb2_qMqwzRlc7ncMZj_JGgb0P6hs27bBAf8cr4/s320/IMG_0541.JPG" /><br /><em>I come from a modest Honduran family and I am grateful for the blessing of living in this country and the many opportunities I have for gaining an education. I currently have a 4.0 GPA and I’m involved in various extracurricular activities such as playing soccer for the Junior Varsity team at South Gwinnett High School. This past soccer season I received the Coach’s award for being the player who most exhibited a positive attitude and always pushed to do her best. I’m also in Beta Club and S.L.E.D (Student Leadership Ethics Development) and these clubs have taught me a lot about how to be a leader and how to make the community a better place. In addition to my academic classes, I also attend early-morning church seminary and it is my favorite part of the day. I love being able to start off my day with a spiritual uplift. I’ve been taught by my parents that having an education is extremely important and I work hard to achieve my academic goals. After I graduate high school I hope to continue my education at Brigham Young University.</em> </div>the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-23859187780223013212010-04-21T13:27:00.000-04:002010-04-21T13:27:38.515-04:00A "Bliss" ful Time<div>I have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the <a href="http://www.blissweddingmagazine.com/Spring2010/spring2010.pdf">spring issue of Bliss Magazine</a> because I knew that one of my bridal customers was going to be featured. Not only had I spoken with my customer, Becca, about submitting her engagement story and bridal photos, but I had also been coordinating with the editor of <a href="http://www.blissweddingmagazine.com/">Bliss Magazine</a>.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppEaa8LY4HzFQhwlg9vkiUIzAHQPGtJUxv3ZSa4Zq2QkfMfC-2InvtSLmWjWGIGYxyzY3iqfgZLWJm46NREulT1WKX0BmHQczpwkef0MFSIkSYxgTnpgayisNzEhXagS19BztLBF3iYdY/s320/bouquet+foreground.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462642229664145682" /><div>While I knew I would be excited to see my client and my dress in print, I did not anticipate how completely and totally thrilled I've been to actually see the pictures in the magazine. I have not stopped smiling. I immediately started calling friends and family and told each of them how fantastic it felt to see one of my customers in a stunning modest gown from the <a href="http://www.theyellowrosebridal.com/">Yellow Rose</a>.</div><div>Both Becca and the dress are gorgeous.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpnNIDF5Y4IlfsL6_atO-aYinxFlCgLT6Cgnfa4mGTPCOrgLMPQGHwvFcEXq8oFVQ8XUbiZ4Znyg4gYfMA9fAG-PWCAHvzI6tN_mFT9n8-Zq85rDK5CDN53YXh9ApTaBRrr0kkmmAKDCBf/s320/dress+stairs+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462642236382351122" /><div>Thank you to both Susan and Melissa from <a href="http://www.blissweddingmagazine.com/">Bliss Magazine</a> for doing an outstanding job! I am already looking forward to the next issue.</div>the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-20653798907580141902010-02-27T12:39:00.011-05:002010-03-02T21:06:56.836-05:00Northeast Georgia Bridal Show - March 20, 2010Planning a wedding can be stressful. Whether deciding between dresses, reception sites, food, invitations, or cakes, it can be mentally exhausting to plan all the minute details that a wedding entails. For those brides-to-be who are looking for a helping hand, there is one event in which attendance is a must: the<a href="http://www.bridalshowextravaganza.com/"> Northeast Georgia Bridal Show</a>. On Saturday, March 20th, 201o the Georgia Mountain Center in Gainesville, Georgia will host the<img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXatRaPSfMdAqIQiEI4kkhB7-AMqx-IzEauw906cx2JPXLxQidHeeuG5tpPRTPP_l3jstdaPTvj9aE_Se5AjOt6DeocgpOc8PJRfaHrwL4PvGNDJbg78gOo8w9A2OFHWsKV3iwF0rheM1w/s320/NEG.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444222169379989714" /> bridal show from noon until 5 p.m. Wedding services will include wedding planners, formal wear, reception sites, honeymoon travel and everything else to help brides plan their very special day. <div><br /></div><div>I am particularly excited because The Yellow Rose will be providing the dresses for the fashion show. Stephanie, coordinator for the <a href="http://www.bridalshowextravaganza.com/">Northeast Georgia Bridal Show</a>, contacted me about providing dresses because she wants brides to know that there are modest options for a bride's wedding dress. This will be a great opportunity for me to not only showcase my gowns, but also to allow more people to see that a modest wedding gown can be both elegant and fashionable. Please make plans to attend now. If you would like more information about the <a href="http://www.bridalshowextravaganza.com/">Northeast Georgia</a> <a href="http://www.bridalshowextravaganza.com/">Bridal Show</a> go to their website at www.bridalshowextravaganza.com</div>the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-45523111718986768352010-01-27T14:43:00.000-05:002010-01-27T14:43:29.081-05:00Customer Appreciation<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIkO9q79ZKCoJgqNsN6cQ1Yp5ApG8l-chXugGELeRXQNuy_kvufq4nB3LKrnl5mIWlLVWD_zrkKpYLyWOw1tviZwIFmaNRVsS_-apwLcod46dFeRrHyZisncB3P0-hP6Gs3HzR2iJDcgNR/s1600-h/hearts.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431506954275104258" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 125px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIkO9q79ZKCoJgqNsN6cQ1Yp5ApG8l-chXugGELeRXQNuy_kvufq4nB3LKrnl5mIWlLVWD_zrkKpYLyWOw1tviZwIFmaNRVsS_-apwLcod46dFeRrHyZisncB3P0-hP6Gs3HzR2iJDcgNR/s320/hearts.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>While driving the other day I noticed a sign outside a particular business, "Thanks for a record year." As I thought about that sign, I thought about how that business really appreciates their customers. In turn, I thought about how I needed to appreciate my customers because I think my customers are the greatest. Being in the retail business, I know the value of having satisfied customers and how important they are for a business to be successful. I have had the privilege of meeting so many wonderful people through The Yellow Rose. I cannot express the excitement and joy that I feel when I see a beautiful woman in a modest gown. I am so grateful for the opportunity I have to promote modesty in a stylish and fashionable way. I applaud all of you women who have come to The Yellow Rose looking for a modest dress. I know some of you have driven several hours and I am very appreciative.</div><br /><br /><div>I look forward to 2010 and to meeting more women who share my passion for modesty.</div><br /><br /><div></div>the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-25713761036584105472009-11-03T16:04:00.014-05:002009-11-03T16:12:48.092-05:00Doing What I Love<div>I opened The Yellow Rose because I wanted women to have an option when it came to choosing a bridal or formal gown. I cannot count the number of times I heard women from various walks of life and in differing circumstance say how difficult it was to find a modest gown. I've had several different jobs over the course of my lifetime. And while I appreciated the income those jobs provided, I definitely felt no love for those particular jobs.</div><div><br /></div><div>So when I saw an opportunity to start my own business and at the same time provide an invaluable service to women who desired modest dresses, I was excited.</div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 340px;" src="http://www.wholeblossoms.com/img/productos/Ilios-yellow-rose.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>But what I didn't count on was how simply</div><div>and quickly I fell in love with my "job". I love helping young ladies scour through my inventory looking for something that is just right. I love seeing their excitement when they know that they have found THE dress. I love it that when a customer comes into my shop, she is shopping for a dress for a happy occasion.</div><div><br /></div><div>And the satisfaction I receive when my customers tell me how much they appreciate my store? Beyond compare. When they tell me they want me to be successful because there is a great need for a store like mine? Priceless. That's how I view doing what I love and loving what I do: Priceless beyond</div><div> compare.</div><div><br /></div><div>Come in and see the satisfaction The Yellow Rose can offer you this holiday season!</div>the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-5870758455691523662009-10-08T14:59:00.008-04:002009-10-09T13:03:08.565-04:00Modesty is Multi-Cultural<div>During The Yellow Rose's year and a half tenure, one of the most poignant lessons I've learned is that the desire to dress modesty crosses cultures and countires alike. I think this is a great thing!</div><div><br /><div>For example, when I started The Yellow Rose, I admit I thought I was targeting a specific group of women. To my delight, I have found that there are women from amazingly different backgrounds who share at least one thing in common: they prefer to wear modest dresses. These women cherish modesty and are so grateful that there is a shop near them that offers gowns with sleeves.</div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 314px;" src="http://seattlecentral.edu/faculty/azouari/images/Discovery-Globe-thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><div> </div><br /><div>Additionally, I was recently looking at my blog to see how many visitors I have had and was amazed at the number of different countries that appear on mysite meter. I have had visitors from Romania, Japan, the Phillipines, Canada, Austrialia, Ireland, India, and New Zealand, to name a few. Even though The Yellow Rose physically makes it's home in Lilburn, Georgia, I'm thrilled to remind my international readers at large that in this day in age of computers, internet and online shopping your next gorgeous, modest dress is only a mouse click</div><div> away, because I can ship anywhere in this world.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am happy to know that in a small way, I am giving women both in my own neighborhood as well as around the world a modest option when it comes to selecting a bridal or formal gown. Happy Shopping!</div></div><div><div></div></div>the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-69528432941425126852009-06-23T18:27:00.012-04:002009-07-06T13:57:42.719-04:00Ten Percent Off Shabby Apple Dresses Throughout July<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAR2cxC5PfrRPez8nIqXvCww59cswdiLJeVlDE6nHOcToj61bnbuPiN63WfQpK3Vmztokdpn0OSAE-3Up2tLMRhi7tLyXaSZ7XtCInx7J_07dtaoounZI5i0djFZ0eopTxSBSTscdspfki/s1600-h/384_1_.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 192px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355406383959050754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAR2cxC5PfrRPez8nIqXvCww59cswdiLJeVlDE6nHOcToj61bnbuPiN63WfQpK3Vmztokdpn0OSAE-3Up2tLMRhi7tLyXaSZ7XtCInx7J_07dtaoounZI5i0djFZ0eopTxSBSTscdspfki/s320/384_1_.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I am still very excited about my new line of dresses from Shabby Apple. I've received some more styles and I still cannot decide which one is my favorite. </div><div> </div><div></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">As a special promotion, I am offering 10% off all Shabby Apple dresses during the month of July.</span><br /></strong><br /></div><div></div><div>This is a great time to visit <a href="http://www.theyellowrosebridal.com/">The Yellow Rose</a> and see for yourself how great these dresses are. If you've been looking for a g<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEVfrLSwQ8t9uG7yjoi4YKsS-fy74kVW74SppXkcm81gMvGm3fkpR-qp6JT26YAa37QrTfGp8G4SIdDIYuvCktdPoCGH-pl29f8jzc-lWhry_O_ayLbZThWd6_xhEe1fAKQNJyK0RBTtX0/s1600-h/348_1_.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 192px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355406275980948994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEVfrLSwQ8t9uG7yjoi4YKsS-fy74kVW74SppXkcm81gMvGm3fkpR-qp6JT26YAa37QrTfGp8G4SIdDIYuvCktdPoCGH-pl29f8jzc-lWhry_O_ayLbZThWd6_xhEe1fAKQNJyK0RBTtX0/s320/348_1_.jpg" /></a>reat of dress to wear to that luncheon, vacation, meeting or semi-formal occasion, give me a call and set up an appointment today! I can guarantee you will NOT be disappointed.</div>the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-27844795585797880702009-06-04T14:37:00.015-04:002009-06-08T11:08:21.437-04:00A New Line of Less Formal Dresses Now Available!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343619554061272578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhemwSnZ-RX_uPOSSmFR9UXTcBKo_Z6hva5xVIZzX5pYxB9nSfKncVo61pLZ7Wh4k1KbMKTUWFPJFh-g52rb-W5yX6ctgnubkxHbhj-UO-RC1UMnuJt7JbZRD4b0-cj9A2NtxOfdp7GHGJ/s320/103_1_.jpg" />Due to numerous requests for less formal modest dresses, I am super excited to inform you that <a href="http://www.theyellowrosebridal.com/">The Yellow Rose</a> will now be carrying another line of fashionable and very chic modest dresses.<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>Shabby Apple </strong></span></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>dresses will now be available in the Atlanta area!</strong></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">Shabby Apple</a> offers a great line of dresses that are dressy, but not formal. I was introduced to this line by my ever fashion conscious daughters Natalie Giddens and Paula Roberts. <img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 164px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343619996834505250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZqGOhmWEmDe7x2giSJWnPcof1iNYf2lQdhHMgRCFwq4Cy7LotlmFaVz2NiuDq-CjUis3_CWqu2wTKKuiCUGJP8F1IsZVK69u8TnEG8HgWcrIr-ejgBnPSLk0A0-HmXWkF3vgys03UuWxb/s320/90_1_.jpg" />To quote one of them, "my friends lust after <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">Shabby Apple </a>dresses." After browsing their Web site, I could see why. There are plenty of different styles and they are all trendy AND modest - two things I definitely like.<br /><br />According to their Web site, <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">Shabby Apple </a>was created because... <p>"<em>After years of not being able to find stylish dresses that covered enough skin to make you really feel comfortable (without wearing a tank top, cardigan or long slip), owners Emily and CK decided to do something about it.</em></p><p><em>They visited trade shows, marketplaces and designer studios only to discover the problem was not that department stores weren't buying the right dresses, but that designers weren't designing them.</em></p><p><em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3SCrJStBkb2nMayEiKxBzoC8t87fbl8OqsdUObZiaITE4ps0CJTC1n0ykbB3gVrTgeG3tnCnFfzvtTIOJ9C8eFxPLhyphenhyphenHEsVQa850_Jy_zqtjQrVdBjZE_9X8FJgpJazOVK-qHHSUrkibf/s1600-h/52_1_.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 192px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343619397173130754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3SCrJStBkb2nMayEiKxBzoC8t87fbl8OqsdUObZiaITE4ps0CJTC1n0ykbB3gVrTgeG3tnCnFfzvtTIOJ9C8eFxPLhyphenhyphenHEsVQa850_Jy_zqtjQrVdBjZE_9X8FJgpJazOVK-qHHSUrkibf/s320/52_1_.jpg" /></a>Shabby Apple is proud to offer you fantastic dresses that allow you to look fabulous, without having to compromise anything else</em>."</p><br />Currently, the only way to purchase a <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">Shabby Apple </a>dress is to go online, browse and then purchase. I wanted to bring Shabby Apple to <a href="http://www.theyellowrosebridal.com/">The Yellow Rose</a> so that women could try on the dresses before making a purchase. I am thrilled to be a <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">Shabby Apple </a>distributor here in the Southeast!<br /><br />Two of my favorite dresses are the <a href="http://http//www.shabbyapple.com/p-15-nantucket.aspx">Nantucket </a>and the <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-90-marseilles.aspx">Marseilles </a>(I just love the names of the dresses). <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">Shabby Apple </a>also has a new line of dresses for the working woman called the <a href="http://http//www.shabbyapple.com/c-37-manhattan.aspx">Manhattan Line</a>. <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">Shabby Apple </a>comes out with new lines of dresses several times throughout the year.<br /><br />I will have these fabulous dresses in my shop by the end of this week so stop by <a href="http://theyellowrosebridal.com/">The Yellow Rose </a>and take a look. I am sure you will agree with me that there is nothing shabby about a <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">Shabby Apple</a> dress!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343619660575249234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zo7SHX579T3cx6qLexkaQWa6goFGKUh0tCQS-kT6i4nFWRSIk8cqq0uPmw_BLcZ-gN_w_GIzbEv4zvXDQtq66PsEAIGUTBwXjYiCBfLfNGgd7OH0NQTfl_H4na4pCXkSfJ_H1VYftNJP/s320/168_1_.jpg" />the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-5163804700003049892009-05-27T15:28:00.007-04:002009-05-27T16:53:42.079-04:00Celebrating Modesty<em><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">"You would not believe the celebration that took place when we saw there was a store in Georgia that had modest dresses."</span></em><br /><div><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">That is what a mom said to me recently after she and her daughter came to The Yellow Rose and bought a modest bridal gown. I have received very similar comments from numerous other customers. They are all happy and delighted that there is a store where young women can buy a modest formal or bridal gown. I always get the following question:</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">"Do you know how hard it is to find a modest gown?"</span></strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">My answer is always the same: </span></div><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><strong>"Yes, I know how difficult it is! This is why I opened The Yellow Rose."</strong></span></div><a href="http://contribute.chron.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/8/6/1826cfeb-fd38-41ce-96d1-e87874de8fa5.Large.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 292px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 386px" alt="" src="http://contribute.chron.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/8/6/1826cfeb-fd38-41ce-96d1-e87874de8fa5.Large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I am so pleased that there are so many young women who want to dress modestly. It is my hope that women everywhere, not simply the young ones, will find modesty important. </div><br /><div></div><div>Along those lines, I was thr<a href="http://contribute.chron.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/8/6/1826cfeb-fd38-41ce-96d1-e87874de8fa5.Large.jpg"></a>illed when I learned of the new Mrs. Texas International, Bonnie Hubert. Mrs. Hubert was the only contestant to wear a gown with sleeves. Modesty was a priority to her and she was not willing to compromise her standards for a beauty pageant. She was quoted as saying, "I feel like it turned out great because I could feel beautiful and comfortable in what I selected. You have to put in a little effort, but it is worth it because then your beauty can shine through."</div><br /><div></div><div>I'm happy there are women like Bonnie Hubert out there who are a wonderful example of womanhood and modesty.</div></div>the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-53945121377307332132009-05-11T18:29:00.005-04:002009-05-11T19:09:00.958-04:00The Yellow Rose is in the news<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhok-4PWAwsQkPqg6kUqnxDHm5u1bR4RrP1OPGupW54pT_01yuc_f_vfSP_7tCmDGop1GhymPXcNkSPrzF_Ve05Zar3fH09Xe_MXm6Zf54zKY0iGtGX6432WaiSPqr1UDWXu1uQcAmulzvB/s1600-h/vanessa.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334704090302996162" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhok-4PWAwsQkPqg6kUqnxDHm5u1bR4RrP1OPGupW54pT_01yuc_f_vfSP_7tCmDGop1GhymPXcNkSPrzF_Ve05Zar3fH09Xe_MXm6Zf54zKY0iGtGX6432WaiSPqr1UDWXu1uQcAmulzvB/s320/vanessa.jpg" border="0" /></a> This article appeared in the Gwinnett Daily Post on May 10, 2009.<br /><br /><strong>Berkmar High student wins scholarship dress</strong><br /><a href="mailto:heather.darenberg@gwinnettdailypost.com">By Heather Darenberg</a><br /><br />Julia Kilgore wanted to do something to reward Hispanic girls for making good grades in school and encourage them to continue their education. She also wanted to do something to honor her sister's dedication and love of learning.Earlier this year, Kilgore, the owner of the Yellow Rose Bridal Shop in<br />Old Town Lilburn, decided to give a girl a formal dress from her shop in honor of her sister, Gloria, who died in 1986 at the age of 43 from breast cancer.<br /><br />Students at Berkmar High School were eligible to apply for the merit-based award, and senior Vanessa Flores was chosen as the winner of the "Gloria Dress."Instead of finishing high school, Gloria Garza Rodriguez eloped when she was 16 and had her first child about a year later. Eventually, Gloria divorced her husband, but the mother of two young children also obtained her GED and enrolled at Angelo State University. She received a degree in elementary education, becoming the only one of her siblings to graduate from college, and taught kindergarten.<br /><br />"Gloria's story taught me that it is possible to be a strong, brave and courageous young lady," Flores wrote after receiving the dress. "Her story has inspired me to follow my dreams. Even though I did not have the privilege of meeting her, I attest that she still inspires other people today. Her struggles and victories reminded me how blessed I am to have the opportunity to go to college."Coming from an extremely humble Mexican family, I am tremendously lucky to be able to pursue a career. To me, as was the case with Gloria, education is the key to success. In the future, I hope to receive a master's degree in social work."Kilgore said she plans to continue this scholarship and hopes to offer it to students at two schools next year.<br /><br />***********************************************<br /><br /><strong>I have always wanted to do something in honor of my sister, Gloria. After she died, I remember thinking how great it would be if I could establish a scholarship in her memory for a Hispanic girl. I wanted to offer it a Hispanic because, being of Mexican descent myself, I know the drop out rate for Hispanics is high. But at that time I was still raising my children so my idea sat on the back burner for a while. However, after I opened The Yellow Rose, I realized that I could offer one of my dresses to a deserving young lady. I came up with three requirements. First, that she be of Hispanic origin, second, that she have a GPA of at least 3.5, and third, that she have plans to attend a post-secondary institution. I worked with Ms. West, a counselor at Berkmar H.S. and she selected Vanessa.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Vanessa came to my shop to introduce herself to me and from the moment I met her, I knew that the counselor had made the right choice.</strong> <strong><br /></strong><br /><strong>I am very pleased with the first recipient of my "Gloria Dress". </strong>the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-71123745799906902642009-03-02T19:17:00.003-05:002009-03-02T19:42:59.171-05:00Prom Preview ReviewProm Preview was a big success and I would like to thank several people for helping me. First, my two beautiful daughters Natalie and Paula. They are always willing to do whatever it takes to make the Yellow Rose successful. They have been very supportive of my dream. I would also like to give a big thank you to my "experts". Heidi Beck Simpson, fashion expert, Melissa Cashman Pyne, make-up expert, and Marlie Denis, hair expert. Also, I am very grateful to all of you that made the effort to attend.<br /><br />One of the things that we talked about at Prom Preview was the different body shapes and styles that look best on that particular shape.<br /><br />The following information was compiled by my fashion expert, Heidi Beck Simpson. I believe you will find it invaluable in determing your body shape and deciding what clothing choices to make. The four body shapes are Apple, Hourglass, Pear, and Rectangle.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>APPLE</strong><br /><br />Characterized by:<br />*Generous bust<br />*Wider rib cage<br />*Round shoulders and back<br />*Soft middle<br />*Narrow hips<br />*Shapely, slender legs<br /><br />DO:<br />*Wear fitted and tailored dresses and skirts<br />*Wear monochromatic outfits<br />*Wear narrow belts that will help add curves<br />*Wear V and scoop necklines<br />*Embrace knee-length skirts, especially A-line<br />*Emphasize bust with surplice and wrap tops<br />*Tailor, tailor, tailor! Don’t get lost in your clothes<br />*Show off your collarbone and neck!<br />*Wear ¾ length sleeves<br />*Wear high heels to showcase your fabulous legs<br /><br />DO NOT:<br />*Wear fitted tops which will accentuate a larger middle<br />*Wear pleated or gathered skirts<br />*Wear busy embellishments or patterns on torso.<br />*Wear wide or busy belts<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>HOURGLASS</strong><br /><br />Characterized by:<br />*Pronounced bust<br />*Small bone structure<br />*Defined waist<br />*Curved hips<br />*Shapely legs<br />*Sometimes protruding buttocks<br /><br />DO:<br />*Draw attention to your waist with waistbands, belts, and wrap tops<br />*Wear monochromatic outfits to emphasize curves<br />*Wear V-neck or scoop-neck shaped necklines<br />*Wear high heels<br />*Embrace soft, clingy, flowy fabrics that skim the body<br /><br />DO NOT:<br />*Wear oversized or baggy styles<br />*Wear clothing that is too fitted or pulls against curves<br />*Wear turtlenecks or other high necklines. This gives the allusion of the face being puffy.<br />*Wear stiff or bulky fabrics<br />*Wear large or open pleats<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>PEAR</strong><br /><br />Characterized by:<br />*Narrow shoulders<br />* Slender neck<br />*Small bust<br />*Refined rib cage<br />*Shapely waist<br />*Generous hips<br />*Full thighs<br />*Short torso<br /><br />DO:<br />*Emphasize midriff, upper torso, shoulders and neck<br />*Wear wrap, gored, bias-cut, flared and A-line style clothing. These will skim over hips and help minimize width<br />*Wear outfits detailing around the neckline and bust to bring eyes upward<br />*Wear embellished, full or puffed sleeves to give illusion of generous curves<br />*Dress in cowl, scoop or square necklines<br />*Wear belts. Your narrow waist is one of your best assets!<br /><br />DO NOT:<br />*Wear clothes that cling or strain on hips and thighs<br />*Wear large pockets on hips or thighs<br />*Wear light colors on the lower half<br />*Wear skirts that are shorter than they are wide<br /><br /><br /><strong>RECTANGLE</strong><br /><br />Characterized by:<br />*Upper and lower torso that are equal in width<br />*Average bust<br />*Large rib cage<br />*Undefined waist<br />*Slender legs<br />*Strong muscle tone<br /><br />DO:<br />*Wear sheath and shirtdress style dresses<br />*Wear V necklines<br />*Wear dropped waist dresses to elongate torso and slenderize<br />*Wear straight style dresses that emphasize legs and height<br />*Wear soft dresses and skirts that flow away from the body<br />*Wear understated embellishment on torso to help soften the body<br />*Wear A-line, princess seam or empire style dresses to give illusion of curves<br /><br />DO NOT:<br />*Wear large belts which will make your waist look thick<br />*Wear very gathered or pleated fabric at the natural waist<br />*Wear puffed sleeves or shoulder pads<br />*Wear full, stiff skirtsthe yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-47087667445804053932009-01-31T11:22:00.004-05:002009-01-31T12:09:42.789-05:002009 Prom Preview on February 28th!Click on the image below to see it in a bigger size:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcN50xAjjsWAOWRhaYgkDHA4zRS3iLLPmW2ZBQ2tQAm5UrG3L450h-hOxRrDa5g5D0ZtPtBLqcwlJZQty6QhWVOLLoWmyw6FiKEel-y6jLKNJDtIt-KNa32OVKlLABZYFHO3YkULFu39np/s1600-h/Yellow+Rose+2009+Prom+Preview.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297494392556580626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcN50xAjjsWAOWRhaYgkDHA4zRS3iLLPmW2ZBQ2tQAm5UrG3L450h-hOxRrDa5g5D0ZtPtBLqcwlJZQty6QhWVOLLoWmyw6FiKEel-y6jLKNJDtIt-KNa32OVKlLABZYFHO3YkULFu39np/s400/Yellow+Rose+2009+Prom+Preview.jpg" border="0" /></a>In anticipation for the upcoming Prom season, The Yellow Rose is hosting a 2009 Prom Preview. It will be held on Saturday, February 28th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at The Yellow Rose in Lilburn. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to see the most current lines of modest formal dresses.<br /><br />At this preview I will show girls how modest formal gowns follow some of the same trends as they can currently find in teen-targeted magazines such as Seventeen, Cosmo Girl! and Your Prom. I will also teach young women what styles of dresses look best on different types of figures. I'll have numerous visual examples so the girls will be better able to find that perfect, figure-flattering prom gown.<br /><br />In addition to the dresses, I'll also have a <span style="font-size:180%;">make-up expert</span> and <span style="font-size:180%;">professional hair stylist</span> as part of the Prom Preview. Our make-up expert will demonstrate how to adjust everyday make-up into "Prom" make-up. It will be a hands-on demonstration with plenty of time for specific questions. The professional hair stylist will give tips on the most fashionable hair styles for this Prom season.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Drinks and hors d'evours</span> will also be served.<br /><br />Each Prom Preview will last for <span style="font-size:180%;">30 minutes</span> and will be held <span style="font-size:180%;">every half hour</span>.<br /><br />In addition to the Prom Preview, I will also be available for individual appointments beginning at 2:45 p.m. on that Saturday. I definitely understand the excitement that comes from being around so many gorgeous dresses and want to offer everyone an opportunity to try on the dresses. This is best accomplished with individual appointments. Also, I do realize some young women may be travelling a long distance and may only want to make one trip.<br /><br />I think that Prom-aged young women will find great value and a lot of fun from this kind of activity!<br /><div></div>the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8877432123715300178.post-77093529454622356422009-01-22T16:29:00.002-05:002009-01-22T16:47:51.397-05:00I ship anywhere and everywhere UPS goesI just wanted to clarify my previous post. I can ship anywhere in the U.S. and also all dresses purchased through the Yellow Rose qualify for the 20% off. This includes dresses that I have in my shop and any dresses that I have to order. So take advantage of this great offer and get the perfect dress for that special occasion.the yellow rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08997030556146723101noreply@blogger.com0