The Prom… Where Flowers and Fashion Meet

Its Prom season and you have probably been burning up the IPhone surfing the web for the “perfect” dress!  Will it be the short sassy “baby doll” cocktail evening dress or the flowing fairytale princess ball gown?  With so many options and so little time, we decided to do your homework and come up with the seven prom dress trends for 2011.  We then paired them with their equally fabulous floral fashions because that is just the way we are!  In our mind, flowers to wear and carry are the ULTIMATE fresh fashion accessories.  Creatively worn, and we will guarantee that heads will turn and hearts break!



BLUMZ SEVEN RED-CARPET FASHION & FLOWER PAIRS FOR 2011


1. BLING BLITZ… Sparkling personality? Bling is definitely rocking it! Sequined accents grab attention from all angles.  From glittery waistbands and necklines to bejeweled skirts and bodices, Bling is Queen!  To not be overshadowed, select a corsage or hairpiece boldly featuring “blingalicious” items such as a rhinestone-studded choker with spray roses, a sparkly tiara hair comb with elegant orchids or a pair of dazzling chandelier earrings with tiny fragrant hyacinth blooms!

2.  SHORT SKIRT… Short IS the new long for 2011, from fitted short evening dresses to full-skirted baby dolls.  Embellished with figure enhancing rushing, bold prints, and awesome beadwork, the cocktail length dress is taunting, “I dare you”!  And just think, short styles mean cheaper alterations, better encore opportunities, and more room for flowers!!  Just visualize a pair of sassy floral accented killer pumps and a viciously coordinated floral necklace and bracelet!





3.  PRINTS A POPPIN… Taking inspiration from tie-dye, retro patterns, futuristic digital prints, and ferocious animal skins; there is a printed prom dress for everyone. No worries about wearing the same dress as your wicked faux-friend, no two prints look identical when made into a dress! With so many colors to choose from, the possibilities for makeup, jewelry and flowers are endless. Take your makeup clues from your favorite dress color and pair it with flowers of the same shade.  With busy prints, select simple flowers.  For example, a vivid green “composite” rose accented with peacock feathers on a sapphire wristband.  POW!

4. NOT YOUR MOTHERS NECKLINE… Mom’s dress neckline seems prehistoric in comparison to the necklines of today.  The prom gown designers are doing futuristic necklines similar to those on fashion runways in Milan and Paris.  Obviously perfect for the fashion forward prom queen but also ideal for girls with smaller busts, the artistic necklines really frame the shoulders, neck and face.  To not take away from the dramatic line, consider carrying a tricked out bouquet of lilies lustrous pearl sprays and hidden fiber optic lights.

5.  GREEN INSPIRATION… No, we are not advocating wearing recycled trash bags and banana peels!!! What we are saying is take notes from mother earth… rich, earth tones are totally in so get dolled up in browns, golds, champagnes, and green. They work amazingly on red heads or girls with fair skin tones.  Makeup should be kept subtle and neat. Nude or peachy lipsticks and shimmering champagne eye shadow can enhance the evening look.  Corsages, bouquets and hairpieces with accents of natural materials like funky feather, wool fiber, and faux butterfly wings complete the ensemble.  Channel your inner “forest nymph”.  








 
6.  COUTURE le COLOUR… Fabulous fuchsia, screaming yellows, high-voltage blues, phenomenal purples, radiant reds, and other intense hues are tops for the dance floor fashion extravaganza!  Whether you are a dark brunette or a tanned beach blonde these colors really pop on darker skin tones.   Up the “color quotient” with bold colored flowers that have been further enhanced with dyes and tints.  Vividly dyed dendrobiums, “rainbow” roses and lusciously loud miniature callas are perfect paired with colorful decorative wire and bead accents.




 

7.  HIGH/LOW…  What style dress best showcases a serious set of legs without losing the drama of a diva train??  The High/Low hemline… high in the front exposing luscious legs and low in the back to keep people staring is not for the frail wallflower.  Taking clues from Latin ballroom and French can-can dance costumes; the high/low packs a powerfully exotic punch.  A funky fabulous garter of pink mink protea petals placed just above the left knee would add the perfect OOO la la to this tantalizing frock. 

With these seven dynamic duos, dancing until morning is all that remains to insure a memorable Prom 2011.  Be adventurous and daring when selecting your floral accessories.  Select a florist that enjoys the fun and creative nature of prom designs.  Listen to their suggestions based on your dress, physique and personality.  Then step back and take all the credit for being the trend setting fashion diva we know you are!





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Prom Floral Trends 2010

Prom Floral Trends 2010

Prom Season is here!  If you are a parent of a teen aged child, then we're sure that you've known this for a few months.  Like everything else in fashion, there are a few solid Prom 2010 trends, and we've come up with some awesome florals to wear with those trends in mind! Before we discuss the trends, though, let’s review some basic design styles.   

A traditional corsage is worn attached, whether by pin or magnet, to the upper left chest area (over the heart).  When wearing a strapless number, it can be placed right at the edge of the neckline.  For the more daring, a shoulder corsage can be worn on the bare shoulder, but it does require a more specialized frame and in most cases double-face tape (it works, just ask any beauty show contestant!).   

A wristlet is worn on the left wrist like a watch or bracelet.  With all the wonderful jewelry-like accessories available now, the bracelet portion of the wristlet can be not only ribbon or elastic, but pearls, rhinestones or even metal making for a great keepsake afterward.   

An arm cuff is worn, clamped around the bicep (upper arm) and can be very fun.  The framework is made of soft, usually colored, aluminum wire that is simply bent around the bicep to hold it in place.

Flowers may also be worn in the hair, depending upon the hair style.  the flowers and accents are attached to either a framework of wire, a barrette, or a hair comb.  It is very important that the style be decided early on so that the floral designer can create something that will work with the greatest of ease. 

Now, back to the Trends, some general tips are, first, stay away from large roses and thin ribbons.  Both are over done, and this important event deserves some extra pizzazz!  Small orchids such as the dendrobium or miniature cymbidium make great flowers to wear and hold up for a longer period of time.  Ps, don't forget the guy!  Young men are known for wanting attention!  Coordinate the boutonniere to the corsage and add a little “bling” for the dude, too! 

  

Bold print dresses

It used to be that when you walked into a prom it was like diving into a vast sea of sparkly, pastel tulle and shiny satin, however this year, we are seeing a ton of incredibly colorful prints on the girls. With that in mind, we suggest that your flowers be just as bright as the dress but monochromatic (one color and its tints, tones, and shades). Enhance the corsage with textures to play off the print instead of a using spectrum of coordinating colors that only confuse the issue.  Add some swirled wire, feathers, or rhinestones (nix the fluffy tulle ribbon, though! This is not your Mothers Prom!) to give it a definite structure against such a patterned backdrop.

Bright colors

While black, white, or pastels are strong, traditional favorites, this is the year of the BRIGHT COLOR. We are seeing a lot of deep, saturated colors.  To work with these colorful threads , the color palette of your flowers to wear should be up the same alley. They don't necessarily have to match the color of the dress though. Use a complimentary saturated color, such as orange with blue, hot pink with lime green, or regal purple on gold to add more drama and pop. These flowers to wear can be a bit bigger and wilder since the dress is simpler. To add even more drama to this simple backdrop, have some floral jewelry, ie. a funky asymmetrical hair piece, a necklace or choker, or even a ring. It will stand out because it's different and will definitely be the talk of the night! 

Always keep in mind, flowers to wear should be treated like jewelry.  They are worn to accent, compliment and add interest.  The piece should also be easy to wear, not get in the way, and be beautiful.  So for this Prom Season, dare to be different and express your individual taste.