Is it every girls dream to marry in a Vera Wang dress? One thing that’s certain is that you may not have a crazy war with your best friend like in Bride Wars, but you will fight against yourself in what dress to choose for your special day. The dream dress you had in mind as a kid doesn’t always fit the body you have as an adult.

Nonetheless everyone wants to be a fashionable bride and there are limitless choices.

There is the simple dress with just the right amount of detail!

The architectural gown, that keeps your eyes moving!

The extravagant!

The goth bride…very slimming!

The bride to be in red!

Double red…just beautiful.

The oxblood wedding dress.

Isn’t this dreamy?

There are so many options when choosing a wedding dress, it’s almost easier to have a budget in mind before you begin your quest. If not you might find yourself way over budget with a $20,000 gown. Which one is your fave?

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Should we buy perfume for the scent or for the fabulous bottle it comes in?

Jimmy Choo Perfume: Looks like a grenade! Total edge!

Lady Gaga: The fluid is black until you spray it!

Marc Jacobs Lady Bug Bottle…super cute!

Another unique bottle by Marc Jacobs: Lola

Katy Perry’s pink and purple cats…makes us want to purrrrrr!

Nikki Minaj’s Pink Friday…should we buy a pink wig or the perfume?

The cooler the bottle looks, the more attention it gets over all the rest! But shouldn’t we buy perfume based off of the scent and not the bottle? Wonder how this really plays out in sales–if anything, it’s great marketing. And after you use up the perfume, you can add the bottle to your favorite celebrity shrine…or maybe not.

Needless to say, these bottles are cute and unique but we’re not looking for a bottle, we want something that will leave a lasting impression as we enter, linger and leave a room!

Simplicity has a lasting impression.

Chanel No. 5: Will always pass the test of time!

What’s your favorite perfume?

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By Karen Minor

Sometimes fashion takes an unpredictable turn–is it missing the mark or just really trying to stand apart from the crowd? Nina Garcia is always saying “be innovative,” but is there a thin line between outrageously ridiculous and being innovative?

I am curious to see how these Celine mink pumps make their way across the globe from runway to everyday wear.

But I am not sure how it will translate in “real life.” Now if I saw Beyonce rocking these in a video, I am sure it would be just the right bit of out-of-the-ordinary that would ooze nothing but CREATIVITY. So maybe these shoes are just attention-getters…nothing more, nothing less!

I guess for everyday, wearing a touch a mink adds a little something extra to a pair ordinary pumps.

The one big plus about about the Celine mink shoes, is that you can wear the mink sandals beyond the summer months…mink in the summer is an epic turn in footwear! Just kidding!

I am curious to see how this translates and if I will be one to try on a pair of mink pumps!

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By Karen Minor

Take a look at my Oscar favorites! After a while this all becomes overkill and you just want the Oscars to go away but when dresses woo you, you can’t help but to keep gushing over who wore what!

I am totally in love with beaded dresses, I just love the over the top details!

Versace

Zuhair Murad

Elie Saab Haute Couture

Calvin Klein

Naeem Kahn

Armani

I wonder how much time men put into choosing a suit for the Oscars…

Almost the same look!

These ensembles have a lot more flair…

There you have it…your last awards season post from us. Until next year at least! Which designers were your favorite?

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Are you the type that requires a new dress, a fancy restaurant and flowers to fill an entire room?

Maybe you’re the low key Valentine that just wants to be home to cuddle with your lover–a nice dinner at home will do.

Could you be the “I couldn’t care less about another holiday!” type?

Or the “He still hasn’t put a ring on it! December has passed, New Year’s has passed, he better propose on Valentine’s Day?!” type?

Or, are your girlfriends your Valentine, popping open a bottle of bubbly to being single, fabulous, and loving it?

Whichever one you are, Valentine’s Day is simply a day to say ” I love you” to all those special people in your life!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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By Karen Minor

Happy Inauguration Day! We all have been waiting for this day, mainly to celebrate President Obama’s second term but also to see what designer the First Lady Michelle Obama is going to choose.

Let’s take a look at the WWD Inaugural Gown Predictions Vote. The results aren’t in yet but I am not too thrilled about these choices.

Chado Ralph Rucci’s voluminous ballgown.
Photo By: Thomas Iannaccone

Naeem Khan’s slinky sparkler.
Photo By: Kyle Ericksen

Ralph Lauren’s Spanish stunner.
Photo By: Giovanni Giannoni

Carolina Herrera’s color-blocked confection.
Photo By: Robert Mitra

Jason Wu’s sheer delight.
Photo By: Giovanni Giannoni

Monique Lhuillier’s one-shoulder goddess.
Photo By: Thomas Iannaccone

Also, WWD asked designers such as Chanel, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, to name a few, to sketch what they would think she would wear for the big night (above).

But in the end, it’s these 20 lucky designers who were asked to submit gowns to the East Wing of the White House for consideration:

• Michael Kors
• Derek Lam
• Naeem Khan
• Marchesa’s Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig
• Prabal Gurung
• Jason Wu
• Bibhu Mohapatra
• Thakoon Panichgul
• Tracy Reese
• Chris Benz
• Tory Burch
• Narciso Rodriguez
• Zac Posen
• Maria Cornejo
• Thom Browne
• Barbara Tfank
• Laura Smalls

I would love it if Tracy Reese designed a gown for either our First Lady or the First Daughters! I just love her designs. Or even a lovely Marchesa gown…I think I am just getting to excited about all the great possibilities this list provides us!

Whichever dress and designer our  stylish First Lady decides to go with, she won’t disappoint our anxious hearts. I mean she did just surprise us with her cute bangs!

Whatever she decides to wear, I know she will look just as beautiful and stylish as she did  four years ago!

So who will it be? What will she choose? Let us know and see if your prediction is right.

We’re counting down the hours…before we know it, we will all be in awe and at last the suspense will be over!

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By Karen Minor

What better way to start this year off with an upgraded you! I always say making a small change is better than trying to make some unrealistic big change, that in all honesty after January you’re back to square one. Making subtle changes and then building on those is the best way to make long lasting changes.

Now back to the real purpose of this post… Upgrading yourself can mean a lot of things–new hairstyle, new make-up, wearing high heels instead of flats everyday! I mean make your choice…what’s your upgrade? I say the easiest simplest way to make a little change for the new year is in makeup! Add a few new things to your routine! If you’re not a makeup girl, then it’s best to just start little.

Here are some little tricks to making a little change:

MASCARA: MAC has a new mascara that when I tried it on, it was an instant eye lift to my eyes! It’s a well spent $20 bucks! I mean the name sums it up: Extreme Dimension Lash

And now for another “upgrade me ” selection for the year. Fergie’s Bronzers for Wet&Wild! OMGAAAA! LOVE! And you can’t beat the price!

See, making small changes to your makeup bag can make all the difference in a new year! Just add a few little things to your everyday look and you will be amazed at the results!

Enjoy the upgraded new you in the new year!

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By Ms. Karen Minor

For the past couple of months we all waited in great anticipation to see what the Nieman Marcus Target collection had to offer this holiday season! Although I didn’t purchase a thing, I was still up at 8:00 am, on Twitter seeing what was unfolding. It was just like I was there, like I was watching a movie. I followed Nieman Marcus on Twitter, as each location tweeted pics!

And if you’re like me and missed the big shebang, let me show you what it was all about through the eyes of other bloggers and Nieman Marcus twit pics!

Neiman Marcus opened their doors with a hot chocolate bar and cookies!

Forever 81′s Instagram Pic

Now let’s get to my favorite items!

The collection is still in stores and online! There is still time to snag your favorites from the DYNAMIC collection! Check it all out online while supplies last…don’t hesitate go for it! I guess as I close this post out I am hopping over to Target online to see what’s still there. I mean I sure did hate seeing SOLD OUT posted all over Neiman Marcus website on Saturday morning, 10 minutes after the store opened!

Happy December, let there be glitter everywhere!

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Our Glitter Glam Swap & Shop was  a great success! Thanks again, dolls, for coming out to celebrate Dewdrop’s one-year anniversary!

Surrounded by all the glitter and the glam,  we forgot to  mention the DIY glitter bag that our intern, Karen Minor, created!  I think we had a few glasses of bubbly, as evidenced in the photo below! So here’s a peak, showcased by Meaghan from District Sparkle in the Glitter Glam Fashion Show !

A DIY Glitter Glam Clutch is a sure way to reinvent an old clutch for the holidays! This holiday season have a HAPPY GLITTER DAY and have some fun experimenting with a little or a lot of glitter glam!

Glitter has endless possiblities!

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Glitter Girl by Emma Kisstina

Life is all about keeping it real! So lets think about that…hmmmm. Let’s be real, wearing high heels every hour of the day isn’t always practical! But keeping it Glitter Glam regardless of the occasion is a MAJOR MUST! I have gathered a few of my favorite Get Glitter DIY Projects!  Add glitter to your sneakers, high heels or even a handbag! Every girl needs glitter in her life.

So let’s do it, lets indulge in glitter!

DIY Miu Miu Sneakers

Glittered Saddle shoes

Gold Glitter Handbag and another one Here

Glitter Colar–to cute!

Or you can go for the sophisticated and simple look…

Shoes and clutch

Whatever your taste or style…keep it real…ALL GIRLS LOVE GLITTER!

See you at our  Swap & Shop on Nov. 17th and see  our bloggers model some of these DIY beauties…we’ll hand out a how-to sheet so you can get crafty, too!

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Celebrate our 1 Year Anniversary with this Glitzy Glamorous Event!

Add a touch of sparkle to your wardrobe and swap with us! 

Bring in 5-20 stylish and gently-loved fall/winter items to swap

Take home as many new-to-you items as you brought in

Drop Off Times:  2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

The Swap begins at 4:00 pm

Shop around at our Pop Up Shops while enjoying a cocktail and some nibbles!

The line up includes  Bella Contessa Jewelry, Carnelian Boutique, EE Cuffs, Elan Renegade Vintage, Esther Woo Vintage, French Toast Vintage, Gigee Marie, The Glamour Mill, and Syreeta C

The dazzle doesn’t stop there…

We’ll have a blogger style challenge and fashion show! DC fashion bloggers will style and model the most glamorous winter trends and as a bonus, one will showcase a DIY glitter project!

Look glamorous with a new wardrobe but also spread the joy of this holiday season to other women in need of clothing. The remaining clothing from the swap will be donated to Goodwill of Greater Washington.

SAVE AND GRAB YOUR DISCOUNTED TICKETS NOW (they’re $18 at the door).

We hope to see you soon, dressed in all that sparkle, glitter and glam (this is optional, of course)!

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The curtain call  for fall has finally happened! And  you, what are you going to wear for its debut? Will you greet it with last year’s trendy look? Or will you step up on the scene in something fresh and new, that will draw all the paparrazzi straight to you?

Well if you want to be in the spotlight, I suggest you take seven big leaps forward with these hot trends for fall.

Baroque

AW12 catwalk Trend: Baroque

Oxblood & Berry

  Crazy Prints

AW12 catwalk Trend: Prints

Collars @ Etsy

Denim

Military Inspired

AW12 catwalk Trend: Military

Leather

AW12 catwalk Trend: Leather

Well there you have it! Seven hot curtain call-ready trends! What are you waiting for, fall is here!

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Monica Barnett, founder of  Blueprint for Style and Lucky Magazine’s Alpha Shopper,  added a special touch to our VIP Lucky Charm Cocktail Hour! In case you missed it, here are a few tips she shared with us! I hope you’re ready to *fall* forward into a new wardrobe!

Get your Blueprint for Style with Monica!

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By Karen Minor

Yours/Mine Secondhand Soiree , held on August 4, 2012, brought out some of DC’s best boutiques at MOVA lounge ! You can feel a love of fashion the minute you walked in! What made it  more fabulous were the price tags on nice quality, hand selected pieces!

There was a nice variety of items for every bargain hunter, those looking to spend a little to gain that extra edge to a look. And if you thrive off of originality, this soiree will have everyone ask you that “where did you get that ?” question, with stunning handmade jewelry from local vendors.

And if you needed some advice on styling, there were a few on-hand stylists ready to take you from drab to glam! There was absolutely no excuse to walk away empty handed! But if you did, I do hope you at least had the Yours/Mine Cocktail in your hand!

I had the pleasure of shopping the racks as well as meeting some amazing women that are following their dreams of fashion and glitter!

 And of course I have to introduce you to Patrice Washington, the creator of the event! Super sweet!

Patrice Washington & Karen of Dewdrop DC!

 And you know a few bloggers showed up, ready for pictures and shopping too!

Bloggers from I Choose The Sun & Heart Print & Style

Beverly Edmonds, Owner of Esther Woo Vintage

 

Intrinsic Body Accents, Handmade by Patrice, Gaudy Girl Jewelry & Simplicity by Rae

 

Pichardo Boutique

 

Krissy from Krissy's Klozet & my purchase! I just love these earrings!

 

Nic's Picks and Stania Romain Creator of Miss Sassy. And they are holding our Save the Date Card!

And that, my friends, sums up the fabulous Yours/Mine Secondhand Shopping Soiree! If you missed it, I am sure there will be another!

But of course there is always Dewdrop’s upcoming event! Save the date, you don’t want to miss it!

Hooray for the Soiree!

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By Karen Minor

Am I dreaming?!?! Did I just read about an event that includes thrifing, styling, and jewelry…? Oh my!

There will be a Yours/Mine Secondhand Shopping Soiree on August 4, 2012 from 12-3pm@ MOVA Washington

Of course after learning more about the event, I had to share some of my favorite items from the different consignment vendors that will be in attendance!

Esther Woo Vintage has some georgeous dresses! Enough to fit any gal’s style!

I am in love with these items from Modern Day Classics!

I hope to see you beauties there! I am sure I will be the girl with the camera snapping away! I love a room full of like-minded people, it just amps me up!

Let’s get ready to shop ladies! See you at the soiree!

 

 

 

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By Karen Minor

When there aren’t any Dewdrop swaps,  ASOS Curve  knows how to keep a girl stylish and on point!

Who wouldn’t want a romantic black lace peplum dress or a sequin top that will keep you shining all night and a fresh mint skirt that makes any 9-5 a little less easier because it’s done in style?

So until another swap comes knockin’, keep the closet poppin’ with peplum! Ready! Set! Go!

PS…We’ll announce the  deets of  the next swap soon!

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By Karen Minor

I absolutely loved the Tangerine Tango Swap! There were so many bags of  fabulous clothing coming in that we couldn’t keep up with the folding and the hanging! Although I was part of the Dewdrop team, I still brought in 5 items to swap for 5 new to me items! I almost forgot to swap until I was reminded to do so. And at the moment I saw this beautiful shirt just sitting nicely mixed in with some other stuff. I pulled it up to me and it was actually too long to be a shirt  but then I realized I could totally belt it and turn it into a cute little dress.  The benefits of being short!

I loved watching all the ladies of the day shop the swap and meeting new faces is always a plus! Even putting a blog to a face was great as well!

 I am so looking forward to the next swap! And if you didn’t make it to this one I am looking forward to meeting you at the next  time!

Happy Styling everyone!

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By Karen Minor

Hey yall! Guess what?! THE SWAG IS IN!!

We are so excited about our Tango Tangerine Swag Bags and Raffle Prizes!

Grab your  tickets online to get a Swag Bag! Hurry, tickets are catching wind of a new dance!

See what’s shaking and swirling!

 Here are our  TANGO WORTHY RAFFLE PRIZES!

Oh and this just came in!!

THE BEAT DOESN’T STOP THERE!

We also have Special Gifts from the following…

So if your used to being fashionably late you might miss out on a chance to get a new swag!

See you soon!

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