The one-shoulder look has been ever so popular on this summer’s runways and is sure to make an appearance for this fall’s most treasured fashion looks. When it comes to dressing your beloved bridesmaids this season, we are seeing this trend that is “à la fois” classic and contemporary.

It is important to choose a style that will be both complementary to your desired wedding theme and pleasing to your favorite ladies.

A fashionable option that is sure to complement your fashion taste are elegant and fashionable one-shoulder bridesmaid dresses in beautiful olive green or even … Read More »

The LOFT Loves Teachers program is providing grant funding to teachers through a dynamic partnership with the Kids In Need Foundation. LOFT will provide over 100 grants, totaling $50,000, so that educators may purchase supplies needed to conduct innovative projects in their classrooms. All certified K-12 teachers in the U.S. are eligible to apply for a grant valued at up to $500.

The LOFT Loves Teachers program is dedicated to recognizing educators and the valuable contributions they make every day. By showing valid school identification educators receive a 15% discount on all LOFT purchases. The LOFT Loves Teachers community offers access … Read More »

This season’s runway trends of various embellishments, draping and hybrid fabrics give fall and winter brides more of an array of couture wedding dresses and styling ideas to draw inspiration from.  Plumage and wings are a whimsical touch seen from the Melissa Sweet collection.  Instead of bodices covered in encrusted gems and tiered skirts, plume and feather layers are combined with lace and chiffon to create a fairytale gown, almost out of a dream. Whether it’s bridal accessories such as pins and delicate bow arrangements, or attached to sweet straw fedoras; feathered … Read More »

Growing up, I enjoyed browsing through my parents’ old photo albums. To this day, the evocative richness of a black and white photo from the early to mid 20th century transports me into the captured moment. This past Monday Malan Breton debut his spring/summer 2011 line. As with my parents’ old photos, I was captivated immediately – only this time, the images actually came to life.

This event was more than just a fashion show. Watching it unfold, I could not shake the feeling that Malan was treating his guests as if we were in his own home. Malan’s show was … Read More »

For better or worse, how you dress determines how people react to you. What you wear sends a message about who you are, personally and professionally.

Appearance is critical to first impressions in networking and while interviewing. It’s equally important once you’ve landed the job.  In order to truly succeed in the workplace, it’s vital for a woman to present herself professionally.  Clothing, grooming, and accessories really do matter. Not presenting a polished look costs many people promotions and the respect of colleagues and clients.

So what, exactly, is professional dress?  It varies from company to company, and from industry to industry, … Read More »