Fashionista Rock your Homecoming

Fashionista: Rock your Homecoming!

"I didn't invent fashion, but I sure as hell am reinventing it. They say dress to impress; I say dress to stand out."

Throughout high school, the only important thing to me about the school dances wasn't finding a cute date, and it was never about the theme or the actual dance itself- it was all about what I wanted to wear (surprising huh?! ;]). I think I must have worn some of the most ridiculous things at one point- from short tutu dresses to crazy string outfits that surprisingly never got me kicked out for breaking dress code haha. I didn't go to many of mine, but Homecoming is right around the corner for many of you (and already passed for some =[) so let me show you a few outfits that I would have loved to wear if I could go back in time and relive those days, or that I would wear currently if I could go to your school's homecoming now!

Look #1

I would kill for this dress by Devani Weaver...I love it I love it I LOVE IT!

Yarn monster dress $335 @ devaniweaver.etsy.com

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SPLURGE! Alexander McQueen<3 stud cuff $1,095 @ alexandermcqueen.com

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Stud clutch $48 @ shopharmonylane.com

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BRIGGHT steve madden shoe $130 @ endless.com

Look #2:

I'm sure its not a coincidence that this dress from FOREVER21 looks alot like Betsey Johnson fallwinter09 collection, but its still cute & the price is borderline ridiculous.

Floral party dress $22.80

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Pink foil baby bow head band $12 @ velvetvillage.etsy.com

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Pleaser Women's Teeze pink glitter pump $60 @ endless.com (I WANT THESE!!!! SO HOT! :D)

Look #3:

Not to toot my own horn or anything, but this IS one of my favorite dresses and not just because its made by me!

queen of hearts dress $220 @ marialiaxo.com

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Bebe hear rhinestone braceletes $39 @ bebe.com

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rhinestone ankle wrap heels $35 @ amiclubwear.com

Look #4:

JOVANI is one of my favorite dress labels of all time... almost every single dress they make, I fall in love with. Check out the amazing colors & design on this one- to die for!

JOVANI 2010 dress- available soon @ jovani.com

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Golden Glitz clutch $175 @ couturecandy.com

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Marciano Reiko sandal $130 @ endless.com

Special Occassion NO-NO's:

Whether its Prom or Homecoming or any other formal event, there's always that one (or two, or three) poor clueless girl in the group limo picture with the awful dress- the one that everytime you look back at the photos you thank your lucky stars it wasn't you? Don't be that person! Below are a few dresses that you should burn before you ever think of wearing them...

Dance Hall Blitz dress $150 @ modcloth.com

Maybe more like Dance Hall Disaster dress? This cut wouldn't look good on anybody and the mis-matching shoulder ties looks a little cheap. There are so many more chic options if you are trying to go for the classic black & white look!

Micro mini dress $27.80 @ forever21.com

There IS such thing as too short, and not only is this dress cheap in more than one way, I guarantee you that mini dresses are a huge regret the moment you try to sit down (or maybe not? to each their own) ;]. You don't want to be remembered from a school dance or formal event as the girl with her butt hanging out, so stay away from the super mico mini "sexy" short dresses!

Eliza J Chiffon Trapeze dress $118 @ nordstroms.com

This style dress is really rough on flattering your figure--mostly because it doesn't... at all. It is such a boring style & in my opinion most "trapeze" dresses have way too much going on at the collar. No thank you.

JS Strapless beaded gown with scarf $180 @ dillards.com

...this kind of dress is SO "out" that I don't even know how or why they were once "in". Strapless chiffon gowns plus cheesy matching "shawls" are beyond hideous and overplayed. I remember this look from when my sister went to her prom in 1999...its been done, its out, its ugly, DONT DO IT. Furthermore, anything with chiffon + beads can be dangerously tacky so be cautious ;]

Which look is your favorite? Which look do you hate?

I love them all! Comment below & let me know!

maralia

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Comments (48)

	Heyy Britneyy: 10/16/2009 10:30 AM look 2 its cute and simple well the dress , those shoes would be a train wreck for me, i cant walk in heels. i'd replace them with cute matching flats. i also like look 3 , i love your dresses, but i dont think i could pull it off =/. i dont like look 4 it reminds me of those party decorations. i do agree with on the no-no's. i've seen those and i've sadly done the strapless dress with a shawl. i looked ridiculous lol.
	missmarybethxoxo: 10/16/2009 11:01 AM The Jovani dress is awesome! Although I think that the accessories would be more wintery if they were silver. But I'm also colorist against gold. lol. And your dress would look good with the shoes from endless above them. Although I'm not sure if it'd be too much pink. lol.
	StarziScenery: 10/16/2009 11:33 AM I love 3 and 4, unfortunately I go to an all girls school, we practically never have school dances unless one year decides to have a joined one with the boys school next door. But we do have prom with them.
	enelya: 10/16/2009 12:09 PM I would definitly wear Look #2 and #4. I really love the dresses. I would wear some necklaces that are including white and green in Look #2. I love the golden bag, but I personally wouldn't pair it with the dress in Look #4. I would keep it simple because the dress should take the most attention. Great looks anyway. :)
	saraah_in_color: 10/16/2009 12:37 PM My faves are 2 and 3. Too bad I'm a freshman and I don't get to go to homecoming (or ANY dances for that matter =/) I really love the accessories with 2. Did you ever go to school dances??
	thecarolinewoods: 10/16/2009 1:40 PM haha i saw that monster dress on etsy a couple weeks ago--shes SUCH a talented designer. im only a freshman now but i want to wear that dress to prom hehehe....is that bad?
	Gretchen Weiners: 10/16/2009 1:54 PM I share your thumbs-down on the chiffon dress + shawl. It's kind of depressing how so many people still do this.
	Maybe Just Maria: 10/16/2009 2:57 PM My favorite is the 2nd one but I can't walk in heels that high :S
	Wonderlandgirl: 10/16/2009 2:59 PM yep, i'd love to sneak into a homecoming and wear the first dress! haha x x x
	dang!itsjenny: 10/16/2009 3:13 PM The second dress is my favorite. Dress 3 and 4 are so weird.
	lividino: 10/16/2009 3:18 PM I love the heart dress! I'm saving up to buy it for my winter ball
	aliceanthrax: 10/16/2009 3:39 PM That green and blue dress is GORGEOUS!
	KattAttack.: 10/16/2009 4:32 PM Ahhh,I would totally do the first dress, buuuuut my homecoming was last week. Stupid Texasss.
	metrostationmegafan: 10/16/2009 5:05 PM personally a dance is always about the dress and the boy haha.
	Zanda Marie: 10/16/2009 5:29 PM Oh wow I LOVE the Jovani dress and the Devani Weaver dress. SO cute. I'm buying them just because. Cannot wait to see the dress you're making for me! ^_^
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