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Prom Trends - It's all about your style!!

I was asked about prom trends recently.
Sure there are the colors that stand out from one year to the next, 
or ways to wear a corsage, or even the type of flowers used. 

But I see a stronger trend that's been gaining momentum in the 
last couple of years..

INDIVIDUALITY 

Lets go back just 7 (or so) short years ago.
Most prom corsages were seen as a lovely sentimental tradition exchanged before 
the big night in front of an excited parent's flashing camera.  
The corsage and boutonniere at that time was a one size fits all style usually in white 
(because it went with everything)

Although still a lovely tradition, corsages are NOT  'one size fits all' anymore!
 it's an additional accessory, like a piece of jewelry, that can 
compliment your look perfectly. 
Jasmine by Twigs , Yerington NV


Is your style..
 soft and romantic?
Soft Pink Ranunculus, orchid, rose buds and pearls by Sprout Flowers Worcester MA



 Edgy?
 Tangerine & Grape by Twigs, Yerington NV




Bohemian?
White Iris Design



 Goth? 
Grim Corsage & matching bout in red by Gillespie Florist, Indianapolis IN
no problem!
It's all about your
individuality. 

Opposite Attraction

Opposite Attraction


Have you found the perfect dress but unsure of finding the right flowers & accessories to match? Choose a complimentary color (opposite on the color wheel)
for something different and fresh.
Dress
amazon.co.uk



Accessorize sequin handbag
accessorize.com


Flirty Fleurs Prom Design Contest

Recently, with some encoragement from my good friend Cathy,
 I entered a prom corsage design contest sponsored by 
the Flirty Fleurs blog and Pioneer Wholesale.
The top five designs were to be chosen by  the Flitry Fleur readership. 
Here are the two entries that didn't make it to the top five ...


The orange and purple corsage was my favorite- so easy to make, just an 
orange carnation with fragrant hyacinth blossoms added and trailing 
to one side on silver wire. Simple, uncluttered but fun and unique. 

The second design featured a green ranunucula, framed in variegated rose petals. A bright corsage 
with some fun colors and textures. 
Below is the corsage chosen as one of the top five. A design I made last year
using the (sometimes controversial) dyed blue orchids. 
Funny thing..
The first two designs I made specifically for the contest.. 
This design I added at the last minute as a backup!
Go figure, huh?!