What Women Want:
Cuff Bracelet
Pink Quartz Shimmer Blush Spring Dress
Diamond Stud Earrings Floral Print Dress Pink Quartz Deluxe Trunk
Bling's the Thing:
Engagement Ring Earrings Bracelet
Living la Dolce Vita:
Quiet Night In:
I didn't think it would happen, but I have fallen in love with the cupcake craze! I was at a party early last year and a friend of mine was talking about cupcakes and how crazy she is about them. Not only the actual cake-like replicas, but anything and everything cupcakes. I thought it was kind of funny at the time, but I have since joined the cupcake craze. Is that crazy?!?
I really enjoy baking (when I have time) and have found that baking cupcakes is a really fun creative outlet. You can create many flavors and varieties in one batch and you can decorate each cupcake any way you want to. I find it very satisfying to be able to make such a wide variety without making multiple batches of cake mix. Could you imagine the mess if you made six cakes in one day all because you wanted to decorate six different ways. Or, maybe you couldn't make up your mind on cake flavor and fillings, etc. I don't know how things are at your house, but people get grumpy at my house if there are too many sweets sitting around. So, I try to be respectful of everyone's waistlines and experiment several different ways with one batch of cupcakes. My favorites are the jumbo cupcakes. Due to their size, they allow for a lot more room for creativity.
I recently discovered this cool super duper cupcake cake pan. I'm definitely going to buy it because it's just too darned cute to pass up. Once in a while you just have to go for it and make a full-sized cake, right? So, why not make one that looks like a cupcake?!? It's too perfect, really.
Outside of baking cupcakes, I found this really cute cupcake necklace that I'd love to have. It's too bad I didn't find it before Christmas. I could've put it on my Christmas list. That's alright, Valentine's Day is right around the corner! I'll just email it to my Sweetie so he doesn't have to guess what to get me. I wonder if I'll have to spell out that this is what I want for Valentine's Day. Yep, I better label it just to be sure.
So what about you? Has the cupcake craze hit your or is it just a passing fad that you're going to let pass? I'm totally on board and having fun baking crazy creations! Whatever your passion, I hope you have lots of fun with it.
Happy Searching/Shopping,
Payton
The Comprehensive and Complete Shopping Search Engine Integrates both Local and Universal Online Shopping within a Single Website
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--TheFind, Inc., the leading shopping search engine and web destination for discovering lifestyle goods, today introduced new local search capabilities that provide users with the ability to find products from local retailers.
Also new on TheFind is interactive maps that pinpoint a store’s location and show store contact information and website links. In addition, shoppers can use TheFind’s integrated in-store availability checking feature across the set of merchants that support this capability. Lastly, TheFind provides integrated marketing areas for promotional offers from local merchants such as coupons and other deals, to help drive in-store purchases.
Local search is one of the fastest growing areas of search engine technology, and integration with “brick and mortar” stores and location-specific data to facilitate in-store purchases is seen as the “last mile” in search. A recent study found that 86 percent of those surveyed used the Internet to find a local business from which to shop. TheFind is the first shopping search engine to merge these two consumer needs for online shopping and offline shopping research all in one single website.
“While there are a number of shopping sites that offer local search capabilities to varying degrees, with this added capability, we believe TheFind brings the most comprehensive and complete local shopping search to the market. TheFind is now the first shopping search engine to seamlessly integrate online universal shopping with local shopping results to most closely align with how consumers use the Internet,” said Siva Kumar, co-founder and CEO for TheFind.
“These new local features are an added bonus around the holidays, as shopping days begin to dwindle and consumers start to hurry to complete their gift lists. Leveraging TheFind.com, consumers can shop at home first and find products at stores nearby, so they can pick up the merchandise themselves, quickly and easily, avoiding costly rush shipping charges,” added Kumar.
The new, local search capabilities enable shoppers to:
* Search for products available through local retail outlets. For example, a search for UGG boots in and around Miami would show store locations that are within 25 miles of the shopper’s location. Consumers can easily adjust the search area to comprise a 40- or 50-mile radius, if desired.
The new local search capabilities come on the heels of other new enhancements to TheFind.com, including the addition of mini malls, enabling consumers to shop specific types of outlets from boutiques or well-known department stores, and even shops located within famous shopping destinations such as 5th & Madison (in New York) and Rodeo Drive (in Beverly Hills).
TheFind.com crawls more than 500,000 stores on the Web to find more than 200 million products across all shopping categories. Its unmatched Web search ability includes access to unique and hard-to-find boutiques, brand stores and hip, must-have products. TheFind.com’s objective approach offers shoppers search results which are ranked by natural popularity, instead of offering results influenced by paid placements.
About TheFind Inc.
TheFind.com offers the leading shopping search engine that delivers comprehensive, authentic and visually compelling results for products, specializing in the lifestyle goods category. From the most popular e-commerce sites to the most unique, hard-to-find brands, TheFind uniquely crawls the entire Web to find more than 200 million products from over 500,000 stores. By using its patent-pending “product ranking” technology, TheFind displays the best-selling products, styles, brands and stores for any shopping search right on the first page of results – saving consumers time and money. TheFind Inc. family includes leading fashion shopping website Glimpse, which specifically caters to fashion-savvy shoppers searching for the latest trends and hottest apparel products, and TheFindGreen which finds organic brands, green stores and environmentally-friendly products all in one place. TheFind Inc. promotes shopping that gives back to the community through its Color For A Cause campaigns, which have included charitable beneficiaries such as The Susan G. Komen Foundation, Doctors Without Borders and Global Green USA.
TheFind Inc., headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., is backed by leading investors Bain Capital Ventures, Redpoint Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Contacts
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How much holiday shopping did you complete over the long holiday weekend? It was the biggest shopping weekend of the year! Did you brave the crowds, stay inside and shop online in your cozy pajamas, or did you ignore it all? Whether you shopped or not, here are the hottest product searches that we saw over the big holiday shopping weekend.
Women's Apparel - Metallic Jeans
Kids Item - Footie Pajamas
Hottest Gadget/Toy - Nintendo Wii
Jewelry - Promise Rings, Stackable Rings
Hottest Color - Red: Cell Phones, Coffee Makers, Blenders, Purses
Hottest Cosmetics - Bobbi Brown
Hottest Home Item - Roomba Robotic Vacuum (And Red Items Listed Above!)
Hottest Green Brand - Loomstate
Most Unique Search - Decorated Turkey Cookies
So, there you have it...nine categories of products that people just like you were shopping for this weekend. I hope it gave you some good ideas for some of the people on your list. I'm thinking everything RED this year. What do you think?!?
Happy Searching/Shopping,
Payton
It's no coincidence that many people become more thankful towards the end of the year. We launch into the holiday season with Veteran's Day, which is recognized today (Nov 12th). We're thankful for the military veterans who fought for our country. November 11th is the actual anniversary date of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I.
As with most things in life, people express their appreciation in different ways. We all have our own ways and styles. I know some people who display flags for Veteran's Day, light candles, and have moments of silence or reflection. While others visit homes where veterans live and spend time with them and show their appreciation in person. And, some of us reflect while shopping. I know, it sounds shallow, but retailers are in full support of this type of appreciation. If they weren't, they wouldn't have such great sales, right? Check out the fashions below for some amazing sales!
So many fabulous trench coats to choose from this season. What color will you choose?
I'm really into scarves this season. They take any lingering chill right out of the air.
Long sleeved tunics are perfect under a trench coat. Spice it up with different colors.
You can't go wrong with dark denim skinny jeans. They go with everything!
And my very favorite addition to so many outfits...tall boots baby! What else?
That's right, all the links above point to hundreds of sale items. It's even better than shopping at the mall. They suck you in with the sales and you fall for the non-sale items every time, don't you? I know, we all do it. So, shop away and thank our veterans for fighting for our country and inspiring retailers to have more sales. Shop on!
Happy Searching/Shopping,
Payton
I personally am not in a fashion funk, but I get to feeling a little funktified when I see certain fashions and fads that I don't like. I don't know what it is, but some fashions just put me in a funk. Am I alone on this?
Funktified trends (IMO)...
high-waisted pants/jeans
skinny jeans with anything but boots
plastic jewelry
sandals with socks
shoulder pads
turtlenecks
clashing prints & patterns
bubble skirts & dresses
pajamas in public
Terrycloth clothing
ankle high boots worn
with skirts/dresses
super low waisted jeans that expose more than you want to see
acid washed jeans (let's leave these in the 80s)
So, there you have it...my random list of 13 trends. They don't call 13 an unlucky number for nothing, right?!? Are there any trends that put you in a funk? Chime in and let us know!
Happy Searching/Shopping,
Payton
We hear about a lot of shopping success stories here at TheFind. What do we consider a success story you ask? Anything that people have searched for elsewhere and couldn't find until they search on TheFind.com. Read on to learn more. If you have any success stories or if you've heard of any, please let us know!
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My son is an avid soccer player and was in the market for a specific pair of Nike soccer cleats made with genuine kangaroo leather. We visited the local store and found nothing siutable.
So I showed [him] TheFind.com. Within minutes he learned how to query with adjectives, filter by brand, and narrow down by price. In the end he found a great pair of soccer cleats by Nike from a little known shop in LA (his was the only size available in that design). In addition we also managed to get him compression shorts, shin guards and underarmour too.
His next quest is to get an MP3 player and recorder!
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All of the women in my family like to use a facial abrasive called Brasivol, that contains a fine sand mixture, that used to be found at Long's drugstores, but Long's has discontinued it and it has been very hard to find any other store locally that carries it. Just to see if TheFind could help us out, we did a search... and found a whole page of it! My mother ordered several containers and gave one to each of us. Now we all know where to find it when we run out.
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I went to the eye doctor last weekend for an annual checkup. As I sat in the waiting room, I watched other people picking out glasses and listened to the prices (“these frames are $250”, “these are $325”). I love nice glasses but want a deal when it comes to the designer frames. When I finished with my
doctor I asked for my written prescription so I could shop around for glasses elsewhere.
I looked online and found a site that carried a lot of different styles. I found a Prada frame that I loved for $152 which was about 30% less than at the doctor’s office. I looked at a couple of popular online eyeglass stores and found all of the prices were similar for this particular frame.
Well, then I came to TheFind and typed in the model number (Prada PR 07E). Up came four products, and one of them was for $108! I ordered my glasses and with lens/shipping, the whole thing came to less than $200 … the cost some people pay for just the frame!
I should have the glasses in another week or so, fingers are crossed that I like them in person!
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I was talking to an editor of a magazine last week and she said she was working on a story about engagement rings, but couldn’t find heart shaped engagement rings anywhere. I typed “heart shaped engagement ring” into TheFind search box and found 429 results. She was shocked! She wasted hours searching for heart shaped engagement rings and found nothing and by searching TheFind, she discovered amazing results. She was so excited she couldn’t wait to go home and play on the site to discover more things.
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The last success story was my own, but all the others were sent in. It's very exciting to hear about people's successes and we'd love to hear your's. It doesn't matter if you're new to the site or if you've been using it since we launched. I'm convinced that everyone has a success story to share. If you'd prefer to email instead of comment, you can send your story to talk@thefind.com
Happy Searching/Shopping,
Payton
There are few things in life that trump taking a trip with your best friend or a group of friends for that matter. Hanging out in your home town is one thing, but traveling to a place where nobody knows your name can be a whole 'nother story! You know the saying (and now ad campaign) "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." Well, let's just say you could apply that to all your trips with friends..."What happens in ________, stays in ________. If your friends are like mine then you know that the over-embellished stories will follow! So, they may not exactly *stay* in said town, but that shouldn't stop you from letting loose and having tons of fun!
I think the best trips are created to match your mood, don't you? If you're feeling like laying low and being pampered, then you should go for a spa weekend. If you feel athletic and adventurous then you should go backpacking, right? Let's go with this theme for some fabulous travel ideas based on mood...
Your Mood: Over-stressed and in need of pampering
Your Adventure: Napa Valley for a spa weekend
Take a trip to beautiful Napa Valley for a weekend of wining, dining and fabulous spa treatments! Take the Wine Train to create an experience to suit your mood. This ride can range from a nice lunch and a tour of wineries up to a Murder Mystery Dinner on the train with you and your best friend in costume to play along. Follow up your wine train adventures with a rejuvenating mineral or mud bath, soothing massage and a fabulous facial.
Your Mood: I feel like conquering the world
Your Adventure: Camping in Yosemite and hiking Half Dome
Hiking Half Dome is a safe way to conquer a mountain without having any technical climbing skills, but at the same time getting to the top makes you feel great! You'll need about 12 hours (give or take) to hike up, hang out at the top, and hike down again so eat a hearty breakfast and pack a good lunch before you go! For those that are experienced, you can actually rock climb up the other side of Half Dome instead of hike and rely on the cables. Best of luck!
Your Mood: Rough & tumble
Your Adventure: Horseback riding at a Dude Ranch
Dude Ranches can be found all over the United States. Once you get out on the ranch and start working the cattle, it won't even matter what state you're in because you will be so far removed from what most of us know as reality. With that said, you're just a well off to choose a ranch that's close to home and give it a whirl. I guarantee that it will be unlike any other vacation you've ever had (unless you work on a cattle ranch already). It would be wise to take a few horseback riding lessons before you go so you can focus on working the cattle and not on how to ride a horse.
Your Mood: Marathon retail therapy
Your Adventure: A multi-day trip to the Mall of America
Many people say that retail therapy cures everything. At the very least, it makes you feel better temporarily, right? If you're a believer then you'd more than likely enjoy a multi-day trip to fabulous Minnesota for a super marathon in the Mall of America! This is a 4-story mall folks with 520 stores, 50 restaurants, an indoor amusement park with more than 30 rides, an aquarium, a flight simulator and so much more. It's the only mall that I know of that offers a visitor's kit and travel packages. Major bonus: no sales tax on shoes and clothing!
Your Mood: Adventuresome
Your Adventure: African safari
Venture to beautiful South Africa for a wonderful safari where you'll encounter all kinds of wildlife and amazing discoveries. Depending on the safari you choose, you may venture out for most of the day and return to a thatched hut at night OR you may camp out every night. It depends on what you want out of the safari, but do whichever you prefer. Do you want to help hunt for your dinner or do you want to sit down and be served?
Your Mood: Up for a good challenge
Your Adventure: Train and compete in a triathlon
Training for a triathlon is a great way to spend time with your best friend. The longer the distances that you plan to race, the more training that's required. In addition to being a great bonding experience, a fabulous challenge for your mind and body, it's also the perfect excuse to travel to new places. Triathlons happen all over the world. Find one in a place you'd like to visit and book your trip! Be sure to arrive several days prior to the race so you can acclimate to any climate changes and try to stay at least an additional week after the race so you can enjoy the area.
Your Mood: Need for speed
Your Adventure: Cedar Point Amusement Park
If you're a roller coaster afficianado then you must make your way to Cedar Point in Ohio! They boast a whopping 17 roller coasters which is more than any other amusement park in the world. What more could you ask for from an amusement park? I know, more roller coasters, cheaper prices and a multi-day pass. I couldn't agree more!
Your Mood: Relaxing day/party night
Your Adventure: Cabo San Lucas
Take your adventure to the beaches of Cabo San Lucas. This is a great place to relax by day with your best friend on the beach. Enjoy your time gossiping, drinking and playing in the water. If laying on the beach isn't your speed, you can take a variety of stimulating boat rides. Top off your relaxing day by bar hopping and dancing the night away.
I could probably write another week's worth of posts about traveling with your best friend, but I think this gives you some really good ideas of places to go and things to do. If you have any other ideas to contribute, leave a comment and I'll add it to the list. Enjoy!
Happy Traveling/Searching/Shopping,
Payton
Okay, so yesterday I introduced the concept of this week being "Best Friends Week," right? I gave a few ideas of things to do with your best friend. Well, now it's time to get down and dirty and create a list of things to do with your best friend! You're welcome to comment to add to the list (and I will), so please feel free to contribute!
1. Shop online (at TheFind.com, of course!)
2. Shop at the mall
3. Try a new restaurant/cuisine
4. Go to the movies (try a premier or opening night of a really hot movie)
5. Check out a "B" movie
6. Get a makeover
7. Go to the salon together for new hairstyles
8. Clean out your closets and swap clothes (donate the rest to charity)
9. Buy new furniture and assemble it together
10. Have a garage sale
11. Host a tea party
12. Go out and support your favorite local band
13. Attend a concert
14. Try a new sport
15. Join a yoga class
16. Join a gym (and actually go workout regularly)
17. Go ice skating or roller skating
18. Learn how to play ice/roller hockey
19. Go rock climbing
20. Train together for a running, walking or cycling race
21. Train for a triathlon
22. Join Weight Watchers or a diet center of choice
23. Attend a monster truck show
24. Go check out Nascar
25. Get in the driver's seat and race go-carts
26. Hang out at the beach
27. Host a bon-fire party at the beach
28. Adopt a puppy and enroll in puppy training
29. Take your dogs to the dog park (after they're trained)
30. Buy a right hand ring
31. Go wine tasting
32. Go beer tasting
33. Hang out in a biker bar
34. Take tennis lessons
35. Take cooking classes -- sushi anyone?
36. Take a jewelry making class
37. Take a pottery class
38. Volunteer at a soup kitchen
39. Tackle house work (or spring cleaning) as a team
40. Write a story or book together
41. Go golf or learn to golf
42. Make fondue
43. Go out and sing karaoke at a bar
44. Play laser tag or paint ball
45. Have a TV or movie marathon at home
46. On a rainy day, go out and stomp through puddles
47. Learn how to knit or crochet
48. Join an online community and get involved
49. Join a dating service (if you're single)
50. Go on a blind double date (again, if you're single)
51. Have a spa day
52. Go for a manicure & pedicure
53. Be an animal/mammal trainer for a day at a participating zoo
54. Go on a ride-a-long with a cop
55. Tour a fire station
56. Have a sleep over and stay up all night
57. Host a game night (play all night, if you can)
58. Go to San Francisco and play chess or checkers against someone on the street
59. Play pool with pool sharks
60. Go to Coyote Ugly and dance on the bar (among other things)
61. Go out for a nice dinner and a play/musical
62. Go out for a nice dinner and the opera or ballet
63. Go to the flea market and haggle 'til you get what you want
64. Sell things at the flea market
65. Host a "Cook for the Cure" dinner (Susan G Komen foundation)
66. Take a trip to the wine country
67. Go camping in the Sierras (or destination of choice)
68. Go horseback riding
69. Make crafts and sell them at a craft fair
70. Host a cookie exchange
71. Paint ceramics and give them to one another
72. Sneak "drinks" into a movie theater (21 and over only, pls)
73. Create match.com profiles for one another
74. Brush each other's hair
75. Shop for engagement rings
76. Ghost or Guest blog on one another's blogs
77. Redecorate a room in one another's house
78. Host a poker party
79. Create a time capsule
80. Scrapbook together and/or host a scrapbooking party
81. Go to farmers market
82. Create a secret sorority or fraternity
83. Give each other nicknames
84. Make a comic book of your adventures
85. Host a pleasure party
86. Host a fake bachelor/bachelorette party
87. Learn how to fly a plane/helicoptor
88. Go skydiving
89. Take a beer or wine making class
90. Visit a convalescent home (take your dog)
91. Have a belching contest
92. Make Christmas ornaments
93. Take a Santa picture together
94. Make chocolate truffles
95. Scrap each others cast off clothes and make a quilt
96. Shop for books for one another in a used book store
97. Find a festival (music, art, wine) to attend
98. Go hot tubbing and/or skinny dipping
99. Take pole dancing classes
100. Take a spontaneous trip without luggage
Reader Contributions start here...
101. Hang out drinking a great bottle of wine
102. Go surfing
103. Watch sports on TV all day long
So, what do you think? I'm sure there are plenty of things on the list that you have done, but are there any you haven't done? Do you have more ideas to contribute? Comment now and let us know!
Happy Adventuring/Searching/Shopping,
Payton
Mothers are not unlike most people in the world...some are easy to shop for while others are difficult to please. As a rule of thumb, I like to believe that Mothers enjoy anything and everything that their children buy for them. Reality shows me that that's not always the case. Sad, but true folks! If your Mother is hard to please then try going out of your way to find her something cool for Mother's Day.
Show your Mom some love by buying her a cool necklace.
Perhaps your Mom would prefer something cozy to wear instead.
What about some really fun stuff for the kitchen or entertaining?
Perhaps your Mom's more into pampering rather than cooking, hmmm?
Order now and use PROMO CODE: THEFIND and you'll receive 10% off your order! Act now to ensure enough shipping time. The promo code expires May 11th. Enjoy!
Happy Searching/Shopping,
Payton
I'm really excited about our current community effort "Color for a Cause!" Today I'm shopping for all kinds of fun pink things. I know, all the guys are rolling their eyes. Present any woman in your life with something pink and you're sure to put a smile on her face. Besides, you don't have to actually purchase anything to participate. You just search for something pink and we'll donate a dollar each day that you do. Now maybe you'll be shopping in the pink with me, right?
So, I started the day off shopping for a girls pink dress for my neice. Then, I remembered that I need a new wallet. I thought it would be fun to check out the pink wallets. From there, I went on a kitchen gadget tangent...I was thinking about all the cool colors that the Kitchen Aid Mixers come in, so I searched for pink kitchen aid and found all kinds of fun (pink) stuff! I found a pink Kitchen Aid
5-speed blender, pink Kitchen Aid toaster, pink Kitchen Aid food processors, and more.
Since I had so much fun with the pink kitchen gadgets, I thought I'd check out pink furniture. What a kick! I think my neice would really enjoy her own pink upholstered rocker and ottoman (it's a lot like her Dad's). Too cute!
Anyway, as you can see, shopping in the pink can be a lot of fun. Give it a try and let me know what you find!
Happy Pink Searching/Shopping,
Paytong
Back in the day when I went to prom, guys and girls would typically buy corsages and boutonnieres for one another. While that's still in practice today, it seems that many couples buy gifts for one another as well. I think that giving a gift for prom would be more appropriate for a couple that's been dating for a while, but perhaps I'm wrong. Is it the norm to give a gift to your date if you're not "together?" Please comment if you have more info.
In the meantime, I'll go on to showcase some nice gift ideas for prom...
Gifts for Her:
So there you have it. Some fun ideas for your sweetheart to use during and after prom. If you have any other ideas, please share them. If I get enough ideas submitted, I'll write about them and give you credit.
Want more fashion finds and ideas for prom? Also, be sure to check out our "Fit You Right" Prom Dress StyleGuide for tips on how to shop for your body.
Happy Searching/Shopping,
Payton
It's here, the guide you've all been waiting for...the "Fit You Right" Prom Dress StyleGuide! That's right ladies, whether you're going to prom or to a formal affair, the "Fit You Right" StyleGuide has the tips and tricks you need to look your very best. This is not your typical "dress for your body type," it's more of a "dress for the individual parts of your body."
The truth is, women come in all shapes and sizes. There's no right or wrong. Whether your a size 2 or a 22, this guide will help you dress to fit YOUR body. Read on to learn how to highlight your best features or to downplay your least favorite features. If you have any questions, need more information or want some help, please comment here. I'd love to help you look your best for your special occasion!
If you want more cool ideas and info on prom click here.
Happy Searching/Shopping,
Payton
Okay, so I'm done blogging about prom styles for girls. Now it's time to focus on what guys should wear! This subject was requested by one of our faithful readers. Enjoy!
You might assume that since you're going to prom that you should run out and rent a tuxedo, right? While that is a viable option, it's not your only option. Furthermore, if you do rent a tux, you can always dress it up and individualize it to your personal taste.
First, kick off the ultra formal shiny shoes and replace them with your favorite Chuck Taylor Converse sneakers! To be safe, I suggest that you double check with your date before making such a bold move. There are pictures involved, afterall.
Second, find some cool cuff links to embellish your cuffs. Go for a little bling, if you like or find a cool geometric shapes or a color that matches your date's dress. Cuff links can be as fun as you'd like and you don't have to get pre-approval from your date. They won't show up for the pictures, so your creative flair is safe for the up close and personal shots.
Third, lose the stuffy little bow tie. Would you ever wear one of these in your life otherwise? I don't think so. It's part of the tux, so you wear it, right? Anyway, you're free to wear a silk tie of your choice -- you can have fun here guys! If you hate ties, cut loose and go without. Yep, that's what I said...go without a tie. Leave the top button or two open (don't go too low, it's not the '70s) for a more relaxed look.
Finally, with your tux you have choices for a cummer bund or a vest. Either are perfectly acceptable. Choose one that matches and/or complements your date's dress and your tie and you're good to go!
If you decide to abandon the whole tux idea, it is perfectly acceptable to wear a traditional suit to prom. In fact, you have a lot more options if you go this route. Besides that, you'll be out of high school soon so you can't go wrong purchasing a suit. You'll probably need one for interviews (school and job), public affairs, and dates. So why not invest the money now?!?
You can apply any of the alterations I mentioned above for a tux to a suit. Now you're all set to customize your outfit to your liking. If you have questions, leave a comment here. I'll be happy to help!
Happy Prom Searching/Shopping,
Payton
I thought I was done blogging about prom stuff, but apparently I have one more thing share. Who knew that blogging about prom could be so much fun?!?
I was thinking back to my prom and how much fun it was and I have a vivid memory of piles of shoes everywhere. I'm pretty sure they were all women's shoes, if my memory serves me correctly. If you're lucky enough to score a pair of shoes that are comfy enough to walk in, dance in and look cute then you're in luck! Of course, you probably won't know that until the night of prom. As a side note, I do suggest that you wear your shoes around the house for a few weeks prior AND go outside and scuff the soles to help prevent slipping.
Anyway, back to the shoes (or lack there of)...I remember wishing that I had brought a pair of socks to run around in at prom. I was wearing nylons and the floor was dirty and it was kind of gross. So, if you plan ahead and pack a pair of socks to take with you, you should be all set. Words of wisdom from a former prom-goer. LOL
If you're going to wear socks at prom, they may as well be fun one s. Here are few funky ideas!
Remember to wear your shoes for pictures!
Check out our "Fit You Right" Prom Dress StyleGuide for more tips!
Happy Searching/Shopping,
Payton
It feels like Spring has sprung here in Northern California! I know it won't last, but I've really been enjoying it. I've been busy blogging about prom fashions and I'm not done yet. With the great weather, I'm ready to go out and buy some cute prom shoes to wear in the sunshine!
I'm really hot for these Starbright Sandals cute, simple style that would look fabulous with a prom dress (and more)!
If you're searching for a comfy flat, these Dyeable Ballet Flats are sure to win your heart.
Here's another alternative to the traditional dyeable shoes. These Dyeable Platform Sandals are quite cute! I can just imagine them in fun colors.
So, there you have it. These three are my favorites for prom season. Let me know what your favorites are, I'd love to add them to the blog!
Check out our "Fit You Right" Prom Dress StyleGuide for more tips!
Happy Searching/Shopping,
Payton
