How to Wear Your Long Lace Gown Like A True Princess

Monday, March 26, 2012

Be the stunning princess that you are in lace, a trend that is coming back in the long gown fashion design.  Our brilliant find is this elegant lace maxi dress from Shopbop, a new release by Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti.

Long Lace Dress (Purple), $1,495, Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti

This long lace dress is quite the royal stunner featuring flowy chiffon decorated with intricate lace panels. It comes in white and very light purple.

Long Lace Dress (White), $1,495, Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti

A dress as intricate as this one should be styled sparingly to avoid being over-the-top. Princesses are best known for their grace, not heavy fashion. Remember Kate Middleton in her Alexander McQueen wedding gown?

Close Up View of the Long Lace Dress by Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti

As a modern princess, doll up this fantastic maxi dress with metallic flat sandals. Sigerson Morrison’s braided pair gives the elegant dress an earthy feel and jives well with its masterful craftsmanship.

Randy Woven Flat Sandals, $350, Sigerson Morrison

Michael Kors’ crystal pave ball stud earrings add a simple yet modern touch of glamour.

Uptown Punk Stud Earrings, $65, Michael Kors

And as your crown, take your pick from Deepa Gurnani’s collection of studded and bejeweled headbands. Here we have picked out a geometric design which also modernizes the romantic look of the long lace gown.

Pyramid Studded Headband, $56, Deepa Gurnani

So are you feeling like a princess yet? Check out our other posts for more maxi dress style ideas!

Designer Highlight: Sheer Madness for Julia Kalmanovich’s Maxi Dresses

Thursday, March 22, 2012

There is sheer obsession at Shopbop, particularly at the hands of the talented Julia Kalmanovich. The Russian native made waves last year after launching her couture studio and independent fashion house. Kalmanovich is known for her playfully eccentric style and gorgeous, bold, and light long dresses.

At Shopbop, what caught our eye are two designs that may have muted hues but explode with such style genius and sexy glamour. The formula? Sheer, sheer, and sheer!

 

Ivy Dress, $694

The first one is the classy black Ivy. Sheer comes in the form of chiffon detailing found on the ruffled ends of its long sleeves and pleated tiers at the hem. It features a removable sheer maxi skirt that entices spectators to move their attention towards the silhouette of your legs. This is definitely no cutesy little black dress.

 

Bertina Dress, $858

The Bertina does a sweeter style that mixes bohemian sensibilities with peasant influence. This crinkled silk dress features raw-edge pleats and yoke overlays that together make a semi-sheer grey dress that also highlight your stems.

Check out more dresses from Kalmanovich at Shopbop today!