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Winter Weddings: Think Outside the Black

Jingle bells usher in winter weddings, holiday parties and the perennial question, what to wear. Think outside the little black dress this year.


Sparkle

Snowflakes. Diamonds. Crystals. Nothing says winter like sparkle on your ears, in your hair, around your waist.

Christos Bridal Dress ~Style Sienna.

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Color

Red. Green. Coral? Why not? Who's going to look at those little black crows when you show up in a color that sizzles.




After Six 6196 Red Strapless Party Dress with Pencil Skirt

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Alvina Valenta 9680 Green Chiffon Halter Evening Dress

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Bari Jay 247 Coral Charmeuse Halter Evening Dress with Bandeau Top


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Winter White

All heads turn toward sophisticated winter white.

Montage 16940 Winter White Evening Dress with Lace Topper

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Berry

Cranberry. Wineberry. Holly. Deep rich tones make dramatic entrances at any elegant affair.

Watters & Watters 2612 Wineberry Silk Halter Tea Length Party Dress


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Whatever you wear, make merry!

Is Purple the New "Black?"

Jamie Lynn Sigler of Soprano's fame predicts a lot of purple for fall.

It's rich. It's regal. It's dark without being dreary. And it's perfect for fall and winter weddings.

Purple Facts

Since the days when only the rich could afford it and only the Roman upper echelon were permitted to wear it, the color purple has been associated with affluence, supremacy, dominance and magnificent opulence.

Amethyst, the purple gemstone, is associated with spirituality, mystery and pacification. It protects its wearers from getting too intoxicated with alcohol.

Also worn to make the wearer gentle and amiable, amethyst powers include: dreams, healing, peace, love, spiritual upliftment, courage, happiness and protection against thieves.

And unlike black, the many shades of purple offer the bridesmaid and best dressed guests a vibrant palette - from inky deep Parma violet, warmer purples through mauve to tonally related puce and magenta (Tyrian purple.)

Happily, both silver and gold look good against purple and it seems to suit blonds, redheads and raven tressed women alike.

So before you snag that "little black dress" this fall, have a look at the color purple.