On Trend- Prom- Lacy Illusion

Lace & Illusion

Two  unique prom trends, but it's hard to find 

one without the other.
We all know what lace is, but what exactly is Illusion?

Here's what Wikipedia had to say about it...

   "any garment of clothing made with lace, mesh or sheer material that allows the wearer's body or undergarments to be seen through its fabric. See-through fabrics have been featured heavily on high-fashion runways since 2006. This use of see-through fabrics as a common element in designer clothing resulted in the "sheer fashion trend" that has been predominant in fashion circles since 2008.^[1] See-through or sheer fabric, particularly in skin tone (called "nude") colors, is sometimes called illusion, as in 'illusion bodice' (or sleeve) due to giving the impression of exposed flesh.^[2]"

Illusion Bodice

Think about the different fabrics and details in your dress when you're faced with

the many choices you have for your corsage.. 

 since Illusion is sheer- 

 choose a sheer ribbon- sheer black, off white/nude or choose your dress color

Sheer ribbons come in most colors and if you can't find the exact shade, don't worry,  a

shade darker or lighter will look great along with the rest of the flowers and accents. 

Don't forget the lace..

you can add lacy metal leaf accents....

or incorporate lace using a lace bracelet... 

White lace Southern Belle bracelet

Tracey

On Trend-Prom-All about That BLING!

For those that love it,
(and who doesn't love it at least a little?)

there's no such thing as too much bling!

Featured here is the new Cobblestone rhinestone bracelet with 

Delphinium and Gleaming leaf accents. Notice the bling accent 

on the ribbon as well. 

 Another corsage using Delphinium but with a very different look without

all the flowing ribbons. The bracelet style is  Monique and it's also new this year.

Contact your florist early to make sure your bracelet and accents are in stock, placing your order early also gives your florist time to order specialty items if needed.

 This hot pink rose & feather is extra sweet using only a couple blooms. 

This is designed on the new Maddie bracelet, with the Gleaming leaf accent. 

 feathers add a little softness.

  A couple more ....okay three more!

Well if the couture designer Gianni Versace says so... ..

Here's your permission 

to add as much bling as you like!

(You're welcome)

photos from Pioneer Wholesale

On Trend Prom - Brooches!

It was bound to happen... 

The vintage brooch trend has made it's way into prom corsages. In the last few years they have shown up as accents in bridal bouquets or as the entire bridal bouquet. 

I don't know who designed this lovely bouquet found while searching 

but it's one of my favorites.

Look at all the different styles available to local florists for corsages this year!

Everything from vintage shapes to whimsical butterflies.

These are a bit different than a real brooch found in your grandma's jewelry box, since 

they don't often have an actual fastener on the back to attach to a blouse or blazer. 

  Many of these, specifically designed for the floral industry,

 have a a special metal pick with a platform

to attach the brooch.

And here designed into corsages...

 As you can see in these examples, the brooch becomes the corsage focal point, with the flowers and accent ribbons 

as accents. With a little imagination though, I can see some brooch styles placed to the side with flowers on the other side to balance the  corsage design.

Beautiful Vanda orchid corsage by Fitz Design

These butterfly Bouquet Jewels are just over 2" across, 

perfect to tuck in as a keepsake

All Photos of corsages and products are  of Pioneer Wholesale

Except where noted.