DressV: Cheap Bridesmaid Dresses for Any Season

Bridesmaid dresses are one of those tricky things to shop for. Sure it may be nice for you to have your entourage looking formal and have the same color motif as your wedding, but have you thought of how much it will approximately cost? Will these uniform dresses suit each bridesmaid? Will they be costing about half of your wedding’s budget? You have to be very careful treading around this area since you have to be mindful of the fact that you will be spending too much on bridesmaid dresses and your bridal entourage will only be wearing it once. After the wedding, it’s more likely that the gorgeous bridesmaid dresses you have splurged on will simply go to the backside of the closet.

You can, however, find beautiful but cheap bridesmaid dresses that are appropriate for any season and budget. Shopping at DressV has been made convenient for every bride and her entourage. When you have chosen the style that you want for your cheap bridesmaid dresses, you can then choose the material and color that’s suitable for the season and overall ambiance of your big day. There are many charming and elegant designs that can go well with each of your bridesmaid’s body types. You can be guided with size charts to reduce mistakes in fitting when making your order, and refer to a color chart for each type of material. 

DressV has made many brides more than satisfied and made each wedding day truly memorable. The floor length goddess inspired dresses can look very flattering for formal weddings, and the knee-length designs for semi-formal weddings. 

Are you nervous about ordering online? Simply refer to the testimonials from impressed brides to help you decide. You can start browsing for your cheap bridesmaid dresses at http://www.dressv.com/bridesmaid-dresses-c103394.

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On Fragrances: Green Tea Cherry Blossom by Elizabeth Arden

I've had a crush on this scent for a really, really long time now. Ever since I have emptied my bottle of the original Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, I've been going crazy and felt restless wanting to have a substitute. I was just so darn grateful and happy when this arrived as a gift last Christmas from my  secret sponsor. Admittedly, the other ladies in my family have a crush on this scent as well.

 "Elizabeth Arden celebrates cherry blossom with her new fragrance of the Green Tea collection. Sakura or cherry blossom inspired designers of the collection to launch a new edition of the Green Tea line this spring. Cherry Blossom brings a romantic composition created of luminous citruses, cherry blossom and tree, enriched with woody warmth and sensuality."

My Observations

This is just a great year-round scent. It's very fresh and sparkly, and I welcome the floral notes on top of the green tea. I like that it's all scent and no shimmer whatsoever. Then again, Elizabeth Arden knows how to stick to the basics with just the freshest elements. I can sense a little musky base but it reflects to be something woody and then the body has just a dash of green tea. I haven't had experience with cherry blossom so there's no really telling on my part how much of the fragrance it composes.

It's lasting power is just one thing that I would like to point out. I can't get enough of the scent, it's one that I will never get tired of. But it only lasts for five hours maximum, from a couple of spritz early in the morning before leaving for work until noon break. Then if I am feeling too intent on another refreshing spritz for inspiration, there goes a couple more sprays.

The packaging is simple, also a reflection of minimalism, and the bottle is slim so it can fit in most bags. Thankfully I have not dropped it in order to see how durable the bottle is but I am hoping that won't happen... ever...

I currently have no means of going to Japan to visit the cherry blossoms and admire them in bloom. But maybe if I close my eyes and inhale the trail of this scent, I might be able to figure something out.

 

 

January Hauls, Bits and Pieces

The first month of the year, I thought I had enough time to wrap things up and take it slow, but it's not what I expected. I'm currently going after my personal goals and realized that it takes courage to do all the things I really want and that I have to trust in myself.  It's really no use holding on to the things that weight me down when I want to fly. 2013 was a year of hits and misses, but at least I am mature to realize what I should be prioritizing and what I should be accomplishing this year. My goals may be difficult but still doable.

Starting the year, it's all a mixture of re-energizing and indulging in comfort (as you can see in photos of my favorite food) and the things that I enjoy. Throughout this week I was kind of feeling pressured, but now, I feel relieved and encouraged somehow. I find strength in the least expected places and I am glad to know that there are people who truly value me as a person.

There will be more to come here in my corner, albeit I struggle to find time to let you know what's happening with me so far, but I'm still going to make it a point to come back on every now and then.

From me to you, thank you for making my time here truly memorable.

xoxo

Raisie

NBS Haul: Exploring Different Genres and Author Writing Styles

I went on a business trip last month and was really pushing to drop by any National Bookstore (NBS) branch to check out. As you can see, I have an assortment of paperback copies from my last NBS visit. I only got to visit an NBS branch on the very last day of my trip and found another NBS branch at NAIA Terminal III (which only got to affirm the theory that the Kobo is tempting me).

So, after a busy month, I dearly hope that I could go back to writing more about books, reviews and just blogging more basically. More about my haul, there’s a mixture of authors and genre in there, I confess that I just pulled them off the shelves due to lack of “quality time” with the book store and more books. 

Salmon Fishing In The Yemen by Paul Torday- I’ve seen only a scene from the movie on HBO, and this copy has a movie tie-in cover, and how I wish I got the copy that has the original artwork like the one below. I’m not that fond of buying copies with movie tie-in covers. I haven’t started reading it yet, and have no idea what the style is. It’s still sealed as of this post, but if you want me to write a review about it you can let me know. 

150 Style Essentials For Every Girl by Tricia Gosingtian- Tricia G shows any girl how to style the most basic and available pieces out there, complete with sections on accessories, makeup and blogging tips, making this a good primer for anyone thinking of starting with fashion. If you’re someone who is looking into acquiring the essentials for your wardrobe, this is a welcome companion for mixing up style for both fashion and beauty.

The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by Anne Rice writing as A.N. Roquelaure- I’ve been wanting to read about this for a long time now. I have to say, Anne Rice deviates from her vampire writing style over here, but this is just too delicious (in an erotica way), very different from the other soft-paranormal erotica that I have encountered from Laura Esquivel. Oh and this is only the first part of a trilogy so I have to think really hard if I want to continue reading onto the second and third parts.

That’s about it for the book haul, thank goodness for business trips and NBS so I can look at my wallet empty of cash and wait for the next chance to get lost in book stores again. If you want me to review (or giveaway) any of these, drop me a hint? 

Dress V: Sheath Column Wedding Dresses for the Sweet and Classic Bride

Wedding plans can be conceived as a result of both the preferences and choices of the couple to be wed. But if there is one aspect that shows the personal style of the bride herself, it definitely has to be seen in the wedding dress. The design of the wedding dress depends on whether or not the bride is traditional, fashion-forward or sweet. For the sweet bride, the sheath column wedding dress is a charming choice for her big day. 

Features of the sheath column wedding dress usually have an empire cut around the waist, and this style works great for both formal and classic weddings. Different textile materials can bring together an impressive design, and Dress V has the selection that brings you elegant and affordable dresses for your big day. You may visit http://www.dressv.com/sheath-column-wedding-dresses-c103393/

Dress V not only carries wedding dresses for the bride on her big day, there are also accessories, formal dresses and bridesmaid dresses and timeless jewelry sets that can be worn in a versatile manner. Whether you are an elegant, glamorous, sexy or sweet bride, you can find the right style for you on your most special day at Dress V without going over the budget compared to designer gowns.

Ordering your wedding dresses from Dress V is now easier, you may refer to a measurements guide and flexible payment options.Where else will you get your gorgeous wedding dresses? For the trendy and smart bride, it has to be Dress V.

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