The Little Auction That Could

Talk about innovation in fundraising. The Little Auction That Could, a fundraiser in the tony, coastal enclave of Sewall’s Point, Florida has shown that despite the economy, new concepts can invigorate the giving community. Karla Preissman, Hibiscus Children’s Center volunteer, a nonprofit...

November 18th, 2009 | Fund-Raising | Read More

Dress Disaster at VMAs: Shakira and Pink

Dress Disaster Pink and Shakira Once again, the ugly spectacle of the dress disaster has occurred on the red carpet. Photogs and spectators were treated to Columbian singer Shakira walking the red carpet and telling the media that her beatiful Balmain cocktail dress was”one of a kind”....

September 16th, 2009 | Dress Disasters | Read More

Vintage Couture; A Do or a Don’t?

Vintage Couture Dress Wearing vintage couture to a gala has been chic with celebrities for several years and is now becoming much more widespread. Stylists say that this is one method that they use to make sure that no one at the same event is wearing the exact same dress. The recent...

September 13th, 2009 | Dresses, Fashion | Read More

Q & A with Celebrity Stylist Anya Sarre

Celebrity Stylist Anya Sarre generously provide some guidance to our community and answer some styling questions asked by our users: 1.) Is there a particular style gown that I should wear for my body type? (plus, petite, pear shape, hourglass, etc) EVERYONE has parts they love and don’t love...

April 16th, 2009 | Q & A Styling Tips | Read More

Jewelry: Working The Neckline

We’ve all been there, staring in the mirror at the asymmetrical neckline of that gorgeous one shoulder dress. A quizzical look makes its way across your smiling countenance as reservations rise to the surface. What jewelry works with this? Should I just do earrings? What about that necklace locked...

April 15th, 2009 | Jewelry | Read More

Fashion Trends for 2009 Kentucky Derby

And They’re Off…Time to Celebrate the Return of Spring and the Kentucky Derby On the first Saturday in May, for 135 years, thousands have visited Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky for the annual running of the roses–the Kentucky Derby. While the horses, mint juleps, and celebrity...

April 15th, 2009 | Dresses | Read More

Silent Killers: Ideas for Silent Auctions

The event committee’s conversations always seem to get around to the same mudane items. What can we put in our silent auction this year that actually might spark some excitement among our patrons? Every year, the same thing. Foursome at the most exclusive club? Got it. Spa Package...

April 15th, 2009 | Fund-Raising | Read More

Dress Disasters; True Stories

Did you see both? Dress Disasters are a women’s worst nightmare. Every women has a checklist for their big events; dress-check!, shoes-check!, fabulous bag-check, Other woman wearing the same dress at MY Event! Dress Disaster!!!! DressRegistry.com exists to meet a universal need. We have...

April 14th, 2009 | Dress Disasters | Read More

Shoe Games: 5 Tips to Wearing the Perfect Shoes to Compliment Your Ensemble and Event

Shoes, shoes, shoes, oh how we women love thee! You are so beautiful and fine…you are always there for us…empowering us in your stiletto spikes, making us feel luxurious in your jewel encrusted mules, and oh so feminine and sweet in your kitten heels. There is a shoe for every occasion and dress,...

April 11th, 2009 | Shoes | Read More

London Calling: Red Carpet Movie Premiere Dress Disaster

Celebrities are different from the rest of us. Right? Celebrities have their pick of clothes from all their favorite designers for the Red Carpet. Overnight packages from hopeful young designers show up on their doorstep un-invited in the hopes that they will be worn, photographed and have buzz created....

April 11th, 2009 | Dress Disasters | Read More