Cannes Film Festival 2011: Retro Dresses

It may be hard to believe, but a scarce four years ago, none of us had ever heard of Don Draper. Given that, it seems amazing how much Mad Men, the AMC series about roguish 1960s ad agency Sterling Cooper, has come to influence fashion trends of the last few seasons. We’re seeing it more in the Betty-ish cut of high jewel necklines and the curve-hugging silhouettes that are so reminiscent of one very sassy redhead.

Lea Seydoux

Mia Wasikowska

Kirsten Dunst

The ladylike retro looks we are seeing pulled off so well at Cannes are demure, ladylike and sexy. Both Lea Seydoux and Mia Wasikowska looked sweetly sassy in full-circle-style skirts, while Kirsten Dunst turned heads in a ‘60’s-style cerulean blue gown.

If you like the style of the ‘50’s, ‘60’s, and ‘70s, but don’t want to look like you’re headed to a costume party, update the cut or color slightly so as to look trendy, not time-warped.

This Turquoise Office Dress by Phoebe Couture is reminiscent of ‘70’s style in its detailing; the minimal crocheted lace panels on the chest, whimsically large pockets, and choice of fabric all hark back to the days of daisy chains and bell-bottoms, but the cut and style are definitely modern.

This Silk Spring Dress by Ali Taghavi uses a similar cut for the collar and bodice as Dunst’s dress, but keeps it casual with a shorter length and modernizes it with this season’s hottest color, blush.

These Empire Waist Career Dresses by Adrianna Papell feature a very Joan Holloway cut that hugs the silhouette and accentuates one’s curves. Perfect for work, cocktails, or outdoor summer event, this is a beautiful addition to one’s wardrobe that hints at retro origins without being a statement in of itself.

For these and other retro looks, check out our selection at eDressMe!

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Prom Inspiration: All in White at the Premiere of Disney’s Prom

Disney’s Prom premiered in Los Angeles last Monday and we noticed a definite trend on the red carpet for the event: white frocks were all the rage.  Both long and short, dress fashion was definitely making its presence felt as celebrity after celebrity strutted their stuff in white and off-white dresses. YouTube sensation Rebecca Black walked the red carpet bedecked in a white bubble dress and orange wedge heels. Though it’s still a few years off, the 13-year-old looked prom-ready in her outfit:

Get Rebecca’s look with this gorgeous bubble dress by Mignon:

Stars of the movie Aimee Teegarden and Yin Chang also looked beautiful in white Grecian gowns by Pamella Roland and Theia.

Get Yin’s Theia gown at eDressMe:

Love the look? Try these other white goddess dresses at eDressMe:

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Red Royal Wedding Inspired Dress now at eDressMe

 

Did you all watch the Royal Wedding last week? It was so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes, and her dress was absolutely gorgeous. Now that I think about it, all her dresses are beautiful. Kate Middleton is quickly becoming a trend setter on the fashion scene. Her fashion sense is impeccable, and the world is beginning to follow her lead in fashion. The dress I thought was so gorgeoues was the royal red dress she was spotted in. This dress was beautiful shade of red, and it was a bit toned down to highlight its figure flattering cut. eDressMe drew inspiration from thisRoyal Red Dress and now you too can have a Red Royal Wedding Inspired Dress.  eDressMe was also featured on The View last Friday to reveal this new dress! You can purchase this beautiful red dress now for $148. We are so thrilled to be featured on The View again. eDressMe also has many other celebrity inspired dresses that are sure to have you looking like you belong on the Red Carpet yourself. Tell us what you thought of the Royal Wedding, and this Royal Red Dress.

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Celeb//Pretty: Emma Stone’s Ladylike Chic

We loved Emma Stone’s updated take on ladylike chic at the recent Conde Nast Traveler Hot List party. The star of Easy A paired a sleeveless Preen dress with nude Christian Louboutin heels. What kept it ultra modern for SS11 was the pastel and nude palette – carefully chosen to match Emma’s alabaster skin tone and recently dyed blonde tresses – finished off with the pop of color on her perfectly pink pout. 

To get Emma’s style, we looked at Kirribilla, one of our favorite designers for styles that are ladylike without being proper or boring. Kirribilla’s pretty palette and garden-party cuts makes you look instantly put-together. The trick to getting Emma Stone’s look is keeping your accessories both modern and understated and using this spring’s popular bright pinks and corals on your lips or eyes.  Try these Kirribilla styles for your next event:

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Trend Report: Kate Bosworth and the Little White Dress

We all know that a girl’s best friend is her little black dress. It’s been there through thick and thin (read: Thanksgiving and just before swimsuit season) and you’ve been around the block enough to know that the LBD doesn’t go out of style. However there is going to be one small but. Now before you completely tune us out, hear us when we say that your constant companion could use a break. Enter the not-as-obvious-as-you-might-think solution for the season: the LWD. That’s right, it’s not even May Day yet and we’re busting it out – call us crazy, but we think it’s time to lighten things up. We drooled over LC’s Marchesa confection at her book signing and LOVE Kate Bosworth in her LWD.  As usual, the style-savvy Bosworth added her own fashion flair to a straightforward look by adding black ankle boots and tights. Just remeber that you can mix it up when you wear a Little White Dress. Think about rocking a colorful purse to add a splash of color to your cute LWD.

White-hot on their heels, buds Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore keep it clean in chic white sheaths at CinemaCon, while Blake Lively did it up in Dolce and Gabbana lace to promote Green Lantern.

Shop these and other LWDs at eDressMe.com:

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Celebrity Weddings: Reese Witherspoon

Sniff, sniff – we just love weddings, don’t you? Most recently, Reese Witherspoon tied the knot to talent agent Jim Toth at her ranch in Ojai, California. Though a spokesperson for the Legally Blonde actress had let it be known that Reese would be wearing a pink dress for the nuptials, everyone was still floored by the blush-colored custom gown by Monique Lhuillier. “She took your breath away,” gushed one guest to People magazine.

Reese’s dress was composed of a strapless sweetheart neckline with a corset of Chantilly lace on top and full A-line skirt. Check out these other heavenly-hued wedding styles from eDressMe that are sure to make your wedding day one to remember:

Sweetheart Neckline Bridal Dresses by Lila Couture

Lace Bolero Mother of the Bride Dress by Alyce Designs

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Trend Report: Ombre Locks

Victoria's Secret model Lily Aldridge credited with the boost in popularity of ombre hair (Photo credit: glamour.com)

The hairstyle trends for this season seem to be swinging back to the slightly tousled, carefree locks of the reformed beach babe. Victoria’s Secret model Lily Aldridge, with plenty of babe-like qualities of her own, has been the face that Redken Creative Consultant for Color, Tracey Cunningham has been seeing when clients pull out examples of what they want. “It’s by far one of the most requested looks in my salon,” said Cunningham to InStyle, “There’s just something appealing and easy about those bleached-out ends.” Part and parcel of this look is ‘ombre’ hair, a sometimes subtle — sometimes not — gradation between a lighter and darker tone.

Hilary Swank (Photo credit: glamour.com)

Alexa Chung (Photo credit: glamour.com)

Keri Hilson (Photo credit: glamour.com)

Rachel Bilson (Photo credit: glamour.com)

Emily Blunt (Photo credit: glamour.com)

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Celebrity Inspired Dresses- Brought to you by eDressMe

Is there a celeb out there who you admire? One who’s sense of fashion takes your breath away? Do you love watching red carpet events just to see what new fabulous dress or gown they’re wearing? If so, then you’re my type of person. I know this saying’s a little over done, but I really do have a passion for fashion, and this passion encourages me to keep an eye on what those beautiful fashionistas are wearing. It keeps me up to date on what the latest trends are, and what I need to keep an eye out for. The Oscars and the Grammys happened not too long ago, and I must say, I was delighted with what I saw. That beautiful purple dress Natalie Portman wore was positively stunning. That purple was so vibrant and the beaded bodice was gorgeous. I loved that dress so much. It was simple and sophisticated. It wasn’t too extravagant and over the top. It was quite simply, a beautiful dress. Gwyneth Paltrow’s Oscar dress was also among one of my top favorites as it dazzled me into awe and submission. That lovely dress’s sparkles matched that shimmering personality of hers perfectly. There were many other dresses I fell in love with as well, but unfortunately, I can’t write about them all. On the bright-side this gives me the time to write on other top fashion events and dresses in the future. So it’s really not that bad after all!

 If you would like to get one of the gorgeous red-carpet dresses or gowns you saw at one of the ever fabulous red-carpet events, check out edressme.com. There’s a page dedicated to celebrity-inspired dresses. These dresses are sure to have you looking like the A-Class V.I.P. you are. I promise you won’t be disappointed, so go ahead and have fun taking a look at all those lovely celebrity-inspired dresses! Please leave us a comment and let us know what you think of the dresses. We would also love it if you sent us a pic of you in one of the dresses. It would be fantastic to see how fabulous you look!

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eDressMe featured in Us Weekly!

 I have really exciting news! eDressMe is featured in the March 21st issue of Us Weekly! See I told you it’s really exciting, and you didn’t believe me. Four dresses from the eDressMe Private Collection are featured in a two-page, fold out spread on “Academy Awards Looks for Less.” That’s right, you can get that Red Carpet look without paying Red Carpet money. It’s absolutely fantastic!

These celebrity inspired dresses and gowns are affordable but not at the sacrifice of quality. The dresses are absolutely stunning and will ensure that you take everyone’s breath away when you walk into a room. eDressMe even has a section on their site dedicated solely to Celebrity Dresses! Shine like the star you are!

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eDressMe on E! News!

E! News interviewed eDressMe CEO Joanne Stoner this week about our stunning Oscar red carpet lookalike gowns and how to make them work for you. Click here to see the video clip!

Natalie Portman

If you loved Natalie Portman’s baby-bump-friendly Rodarte gown, you’ll go goo-goo-ga-ga over this Off Shoulder Violet Silk Evening Dress by eDressMe Private Collection ($375 at eDressMe)

Natalie Portman (Photo credit: fashionlvr.com)

Off Shoulder Violet Silk Evening Dresses by eDressMe Private Collection, $375

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway’s vintage Valentino gown accentuated her gorgeous figure while adding a little extra bustle to her hustle. Check out eDressMe’s Scarlet Strapless Evening Dress ($375 at eDressMe) to likewise add some juice to your caboose.

Anne Hathaway (Photo credit: fashionlvr.com)

Scarlet Strapless Evening Dresses by eDressMe Private Collection, $375

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Calvin Klein metallic sheath was simple yet stunning. The shade of silver/gold was picture perfect, and the long lithe line of the silhouette made her look so statuesque, even Oscar looks jealous. Work this look with the Gold Evening Dress by eDressMe Private Collection ($360 at eDressMe).

Gwyneth Paltrow (Photo credit: zimbio.com)

Gold Evening Dresses by eDressMe Private Collection, $360

Reese Witherspoon

The effect of Reese Witherspoon’s black and white strapless Giorgio Armani Privé gown amounts to a simple math equation: 1960′s colorblocking + Reese Witherspoon’s curves = Va-va-voom.  Get her look with the Elegant Evening Dress by eDressMe Private Collection ($215 at eDressMe).

Reese Witherspoon (Photo credit: zimbio.com)

Elegant Evening Dresses by eDressMe Private Collection, $215

Check out these and other red carpet looks at eDressMe’s Hollywood Recreations page!

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Trend Report: Sunset Hues at the 2011 Academy Awards

The stars wowed on the red carpet at Sunday’s Academy Awards. Form-fitting but demure column gowns and sheaths seemed to be making a definite comeback, though Hillary Swank and Halle Berry’s long trains were welcome standouts from the rest of the pack. We noticed a few definite color trends cropping up this year which signaled the rise in popularity of warmer hues such as purple, red and nude for the upcoming season.

Mila Kunis, Natalie Portman and Cate Blanchett hit the red carpet in shades of violet and purple. Interestingly, all included lots of flowing chiffon, pairing romantic hues with flowing layers of diaphanous fabric.

Mila Kunis, Natalie Portman, Cate Blanchett (Photo credit: Peoplestylewatch.com)

Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway, Penelope Cruz looked red-hot in these simple crimson dresses. We particularly loved the juxtaposition of an elegant bustle combined with a simple neckline on Anne Hathaway’s Valentino gown.

Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway, Penelope Cruz (Photo credit: Peoplestylewatch.com)

Hailee Steinfeld, Halle Berry, Michelle Williams, Mandy Moore were visions in these softly shaded dresses of nude, cream, and blush. Hailee Steinfeld’s ensemble was picture-perfect, from her elegant coif to the tea-length hem of her Marchesa gown, whose design the starlet herself helped to sketch!

Hailee Steinfeld, Halle Berry, Michelle Williams, Mandy Moore (Photo credit: Fabsugar.com)

Though glitzy, over-the-top jewelry was conspicuously absent from the outfits this year, Hillary Swank, Gwyneth Paltrow and Erin Andrews brought a little bling to their dresses. Silver sequins topped Hillary Swank’s Black Swan glam train, while Gwyneth Paltrow looked stunning in a gold sheath.

Hillary Swank, Gwyneth Paltrow, Erin Andrews (Photo credit: Peoplestylewatch.com)

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eDressMe’s Oscar Styles Featured on Access Hollywood!

Click above to see the video clip!

Access Hollywood Live hosts Billy Bush and Kit Hoover welcomed Rachel Zalis, a contributing editor at Life & Style Magazine, who talked about some of eDressMe’s hit recreations of styles worn by stars on the Red Carpet to past Academy Awards celebrations.

Sheer Burgurdy Celebrity Inspired Evening Dresses by eDressMe Private Collection $498

Sheer Burgurdy Celebrity Inspired Evening Dresses by eDressMe Private Collection, $498 – This beautiful gown is almost a work of art; the floral applique — strategically placed — is stunning when set against the demure neckline of the mesh canvas on which it rests.  This trend of mixing a sheer top with a solid, heavier fabric skirt – a juxtapositon of a delicate, sheer mesh top with an opulent, solid skirt – is in line with this year’s style preference for mixing the ethereal with the weighty heft  of rich textures and fabrics.

Bare Back Celebrity Inspired Evening Dresses by eDressMe Private Collection $275

Bare Back Celebrity Inspired Evening Dresses by eDressMe Private Collection, $275- Elegant gowns with sleeves are hard to find, as are styles with just the right balance of conservatism and boldness. This particular style, cut in silk jersey, is a wonderful combination of sleekly sophisticated and sexy elements.  The crossover detailing of the bands at the front teasingly leave plenty to the imagination while also serving to highlight the silhouette in a sophisticated, understated way. The deeply cut open back is accented with delicate crossing straps.

Princess Celebrity Inspired Ball Gowns by eDressMe Private Collection $390

 

Princess Celebrity Inspired Ball Gowns by eDressMe Private Collection, $390- This gown is feminine and stylishly simple, yet its sweet hue adds an element of girly fun. The simplicity of the silhouette makes it an elegant option, reestablishing the traditional princess gown as a new possibility for formal affairs. It also re-established pink as a viable color choice for adults in evening gowns.Our version features a voluminous skirt that is guaranteed to create an unforgettable entrance at any formal event.

Chantily Lace Celebrity Dresses by eDressMe Private Collection $198

Chantily Lace Celebrity Dresses by eDressMe Private Collection $198 – This understated, floral lace gown is both sophisticated and sweetly elegant. Graceful and sweet, it features a boatneck neckline and ladylike tea length skirt, but also includes a belt detail at the natural waist to define the silhouette.  Seamlessly chic, this day-to-night piece is Spring’s answer to the little black dress and is an ideal option for a black-tie or elegant cocktail event.

Elegant Black Celebrity Evening Dresses by eDressMe Private Collection $450

Elegant Black Celebrity Evening Dresses by eDressMe Private Collection $450 – White and black is always a classic combination for a black tie affair. This design creates length and drama through the use of a single white ribbon detail down the front of the gown. The v-neckline highlights the decolletage, while a mesh panel at the center creates a sexy yet simultaneously chic effect. We love the black velvet, which lends a sumptuousness to the design, but what is most unique about this piece is the back of the gown, which features a wonderful tulle and satin train.

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Trend Report: Burnt Orange

Rachel Bilson, Camilla Belle, and Olivia Palermo (Photo credit: People.com)

Though traditionally a color for fall, this spring, burnt orange is heating up the scene. Worn either as a solid color or paired with diaphanous shades of white, cream or rose chiffon, this lively hue will spice up your wardrobe as the weather warms up.

Beyonce Knowles, Emmy Rossum and Gwyneth Paltrow (Photo credit: People.com)

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