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What is the look you want for your 2013 prom? Sexy? Elegant? Fun? Find yourself this year with La Femme prom dresses. La Femme really captures the personality of the customer and portrays it into a stunning formal gown. No matter the skin tone, style preference, or body shape, this one of a kind designer has something to offer you! For those girls with sexy curves, they have stunning mermaid style dresses. Take style 18286 for instance. This piece of art has been designed with a sweet heart neckline and fully ruched bodice to accent your flawless shape and conceal any concerns you have. The beading accent lining the outer edge of the bust, the center seam, and where the bodice meets the skirt pulls light into you, making all eyes drift in your direction all night.

Maybe you are going for a more elegant look. If so, La Femme 18669 would be a great choice. The natural waist line allows the shirt to flow as you float into prom. The fully beaded bust gives you that perfect bling factor, and the straps will give you the extra support you need (for all you dancing queens out there!).

Perhaps you envision something a little more glamorous. La Femme 18711 has everything prom diva could want. This ombre colored, fully sequence dress is a show stopper to say the least. The low back with a double X straps allow you t so off your skin, and the large stones on the bodice set this over the top! Anything you could want for your prom can be found in La Femme. So get out there and find the perfect one for you!!

La Femme prom dresses will never leave you settling or wanting more. You can have exactly what you are looking for in a dress including color, style, and size. This year you can find “the dress” that is absolutely perfect for your personality and fashion, and La Femme is very capable of helping you do that. So what are you waiting for?

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As another prom season begins trends are starting to emerge in the industry of designer prom fashion. Automatically prom shoppers (hey, that is you) start looking for the “it” dress that will showcase their personality and style, well this 2013 prom season is no different. This year seems to be all about the sparkle and shine or as one may say “bring on the bling” in 2013. Stoning matters from the amount to the size in catching that ray of light that is oh so important!

Jovani and Sherri Hill showcased this look for 2012 but Tony Bowls and La Femme lead the way this year in raising the bar by upping the look of stoning for 2013. All of our top prom designers have a special feature to this sparkling trend, making each design unique.

Alyce sets the bar for chunk stoning with a touch of nude sheer fabric amplifying up the couture detail. While the designs of Jovani, La Femme, Sherri Hill, and Tony Bowls went with “the more the better” approach gives the wearer a drop dead entrance look. With designers such as Blush Prom, Night Moves by Allure, and Jasz Couture added the flowing regal look of chiffon and tulle to their styling. Using the oversized stones to accent bodice detail while still allowing beautiful graceful flow to their prom styles.

What is the end result of this “hot trend” look for Prom 2013? Your options for that “it” dress are endless. Just chose your style and your favorite “bring it on bling” dress will be waiting for you at your favorite International Prom retailer. Start your shopping early for the best prom dress selection!

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As 2012 comes to an end we begin to look back at the trends that set the style of prom fashion for 2012 and now are setting pace for designer prom looks of Prom 2013.

When looking at the trends one can definitely say that huge chunk stoning became the standard in couture high end prom dresses. From the designers of Sherri Hill and Jovani came large stone embellishment that gave the extravagant look that had been used exclusively for pageant dresses. This trend gave everyone the right to “bling” with style and will continue into Prom 2013 with even greater demand.

What about sequins well they were back with a vengeance. Bringing back the color catching discs to an elegant styled sheath or cocktail style with the use of tonal colors and vivid sparkle were the design teams of La Femme Fashion, Jasz Couture, and Precious Formals. All showing that the glitz and glam of the 60′s and 70′s is here to stay for Prom 2013.

Mermaids (trumpets or hourglass) were available to show off those fabulous figures with slim beaded bodices and layers of ruffles and tulle. Leading the way with this body hugging look were the top prom designers of Paparazzi, Alyce Paris, and Blush Prom showing off the styling sensations by adding in vivid hues and ombre styling. Look for even more variation to these mermaid looks for Prom 2013.

Last but not least, the “high-low” made the final outstanding statement for the prom year 2012 with the unforgettable styling of Tony Bowls, Night Moves by Allure and Riva Designs. Many designers continued this overwhelming look for Prom 2013 with the addition of peplums and removable skirts that can add a sexy cocktail look for that after prom fun.

Look to your favorite authorized International Prom Retailer for the latest in fashion and trends for Prom 2013. And now, let the prom shopping begin!

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Well, it is official the pantone color of the year for 2013 is Emerald – the color of prosperity, not to mention Kermit the Frog, Boston Celtics, the Jets, “the luck” of the Irish and most of all that precious stone Emerald. Last year the Pantone Color Institute® had us all a buzz about Tangerine Tango and its energy boost to recharge. Now, Emerald is here for 2013 as a truly balanced color which signifies growth, unity, and regeneration. When adding this color to your choices for prom or pageant don’t just think of deep emerald when picking this hue for prom but look toward its variations of aquamarine, lime, mint, olive, sage, or seafoam. The mixes of green with blue or brown/beige gives you an optional tone that will be perfect to compliment your style. Look for this intense and versatile hue from proms top designers to create your color of the year for prom 2013.

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As Prom 2013 quickly approaches the retailers of International Prom Association are seeing an influx of top designer prom dresses. When you want only the best International Prom stores are where you always need to be. What is the best of Prom 2013 dresses? Let us give you a quick “run down” of the best of the best.

Jovani 946

La Femme Fashion 17526

Sherri Hill 1540

Tony Bowls Evenings TBE11344

Trend setting looks of Jovani, La Femme, Sherri Hill, and Tony Bowls showcase the over the top bling that stands out the minute you step onto your personal red carpet.

With designer styling such as these one can began to see the echoes of the abundance of sleek lines and hard embellishment of stones, crystals, and sequins that will set the trend for every prom shoppers memorable entrance.

Next, our top prom designers have added edgy dramatic high end couture details in every design. Leading the way are the designers of Alyce Paris, Jasz Couture, Riva Designs and Precious Formals.

Adding flare with detailed backs, print and solid fabric combinations, and asymmetrical hemlines to give each style a look that is high on the glamour scale.

Alyce Paris 6079

Jasz Couture 4888

Precious Formals P8922

Riva Designs R9456

Finish these top prom designer looks with the classic look of tulle and chiffon, allowing these fabrics to transform into immaculate airy creations of elegance and grace from top designers Blush Prom by Alexia, Night Moves by Allure, and Paparazzi by Madeline Gardner. Add in dramatic details, bold beading and layers of tulle and chiffon and you have the “belle of the ball.” These top prom designers created dresses rich in sophisticated glamour with still an air of innocence while keeping with that sexy edge desired for formalwear. Complete with clean minimal edges and you have a prom look that is so amazing.

You will always evoke an element of striking glitz and glamour for your entrance if you dare to dazzle in one of theses or the hundreds of designs created with you in mind from the top prom designers for prom 2013. Choosing an extraordinary design that would cause a “showstopping” event when you arrive can only happen by visiting your International Prom Association retailer.

Blush Prom by Alexia 9549

Paparazzi by Madeline Gardner 93085

Night Moves by Allure 6642

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When it comes to prom we know the dress is what turns you into a prom girl. But to turn that look from prom girl to “it girl” remember the final details…the shoes, the makeup, the nails. Each part is as important as the next to bringing your look together.

International Prom Association retailers want to help you create your prom “it girl” look of 2013. With help not only on your dress but your styling choices the International Prom Association prom retailers want to accessorize your look with stunning prom shoes, glamorous handbags, and exquisite jewelry.

To help you create the finishing touches of hair, makeup and prom prep time we at IPA have created extensive pinterest boards for you to “window shop” for your look whether looking for the latest prom styles, over the top hair and makeup tips, or the cutest nails you can find it is all in one place.

Excited to see more of these ideas to make you the “it” prom girl for 2013, visit the International Prom pinterest board and follow us for our daily adds. Have fun repinning!!!!

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Happy Halloween from International Prom Association and all our amazing Authorized International Prom Retailer!

Like all top prom dress designers Tony Bowls pushes the fashion envelope with each design year. Prom 2013 is no different for this trendsetter designer. With vivid colors focusing on red and purple, neutral tone hues of nude and coral make this collection versatile for every occasion.

With four unique knockout prom and pageant collections a “Prom Girl” turns into an “It Girl” in no time at all. Beautiful ruffles may cascade from elaborately cut high low styles while intricate bead patterns and rhinestones adorn straight sheath silhouettes, add in beautiful back details and high front slits and you have a collection that creates an aura of chic sophistication for prom 2013. The captivating prom styling you desire from this fabulous grouping of the Tony Bowls collections may come down to the amazing color you want to accentuate your fabulous prom night look.

To experience your fashion-forward look of Tony Bowls first hand by choosing an extraordinary design that would cause every prom girl or pageant royalty to stop and stare visit the Tony Bowls Prom and Pageant dresses that are already arriving at your favorite International Prom Association retailer. Shop early for the best selection of the 2013 creations of artfully tailored statement making dresses for both prom and pageant from Tony Bowls.

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Adding even more Hollywood style glam to the Prom 2013 collection, Sherri Hill showcases high end styling with alluring appeal. Staring a trend during the Prom and Pageant 2012 season Sherri Hill unveiled an over the top “Rock Star” bling which featured over-sized stoning stacked together for a dramatic dimensional look. Add in a new grouping of these “Rock Star” creations to the Prom 2013 collection gives you the exquisite looks and colors to make you “to die for.”

Continue this maxed out collection with an unparalleled sense of fashion and latest trends in the modern day couture that one will expected from Sherri Hill and you will find a sweet yet sleek grouping of fun red carpet ready looks in styling, that adds the dimension of lace, stoning, and feathers that are set to make your entrance dazzle.

Finish, with fun high-low skirts, sleek cocktail designs and graphic sequins sheaths to complete Prom and Pageant 2013 with the glamorous looks and styling in which Sherri Hill is known. While making a statement by pushing the boundaries and creating prom and pageant styles covered with sequins and ruffles the designs of the Sherri Hill Prom and Pageant collection for 2013 are sure to make one stop for a second look.

Sherri Hill Prom and Pageant dresses are already arriving at your favorite International Prom Association retailer. Shop early for the best selection of the 2013 creations of red carpet showstopping dresses for both prom and pageant from Sherri Hill.

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Sleek, sophisticated, a touch of glamor, yes Night Moves by Allure for Prom 2013 may have the most diverse collection of showstopping prom dresses this season.

The ballgowns are red carpet ready glamorous looks that are not just your classic “fairytale princess” in design. But don’t get us wrong this segment of prom 2013 Night Moves dresses still has sweet and fun, yet the vivid hues stand out and the charcoal ballgowns give a look of sophistication that is sometimes missing. Along with the intricate detail of embellishment these ballgowns are the ones you have dreamed of wearing since you were young.

The straights are “spot on” with details that are not seen in the collections of other prom designers. Sheer detailing, shaker styling that takes you back to the flapper look of the 1920′s, pattern sequin embellishment and that all important back detail makes sure that your sleek straight Night Moves look will be envied by all. Not to mention the flowing grace of chiffon, perfect detailed sequin and bead glitz, and bright colors to make one stand out to say the least.

Add in a mix of short cocktails that have one asking how the designers of Night Moves can make such a mark on prom 2013 and you have a prom, pageant, homecoming or formal dress collection that can make your head spin trying to chose just one.
Night Moves dresses are already arriving at your favorite International Prom Association retailer. Shop early for the best selection of the multi-award winning creations from Night Moves by Allure.

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