Ridiculously Beautiful Runway Fashion

I've never been one to be into high end fashion simply because it's so expensive, but after seeing all of the amazing dresses on Pinterest this evening I just had to share! Runway fashion will certainly take your breath away, that's for sure! From plenty of ruffles and lace, to beautiful neutral and bright colors, these gowns are beyond exquisite. I can only imagine how it would feel to walk down the runway in a dress like this - except, I would be afraid to trip and fall {maybe on my face like Carrie Bradshaw!!} That's why there are gorgeous models like below to show off these beautiful gowns for us, don't you think? ;)

Elie Saab via Style.com

Elie Saab via Style.com

Monique Lhuillier via Zimbio.com

Oscar de la Renta via Stylebistro.com

via Tumblr

In my opinion I saved the best dress for last, but I am dying to know who the designer is! So if you know please let me know, okay? Thanks. ;) As you can see there's plenty of couture elegance, lace, ruffles, and beautiful colors that I am in love with. Many of these gowns showcase fall fashion that's to come and if the knock offs in the stores are any indication that fall time fashion is going to look like this, then I'm definitely all in. ;)

Already I'm seeing these colors and hints of elegance in the stores. I've been shopping the last few days and scouting the fall time fashion is fun and then comparing what I've seen to dresses like this is even more entertaining! Obviously I would never need to wear a dress like you see above (no where to wear it too and way too fancy!), but seeing parts of the style or just the ruffles and lace show up in some fall time silhouettes is beyond amazing.

Are you obsessed with runway fashion? I used to never like it because it just didn't appeal to me. However, now the deeper I get into fashion - I more I like looking at the high end fashion dresses and walkway gowns. They're exquisite, that's for sure!

Are there any brand names on the runway that I should keep my eyes open for? 

I can't wait to see more of the fall time fashion that develops {thanks to fabulous runway fashion like this!}

Choosing The Best Footwear For An Evening Dress

Planning a night on the town? 

Choosing the right shoes can make the outfit!

Our guest blogger Amy has some great tips!

Most of you will agree with me when I say that a woman is very particular about her shoes; spending long hours when shopping for a pair. In fact, we may sometimes be pickier with our footwear than our clothes; and it’s for a good reason – the shoes we wear not only add to our physical appeal, it may also affect how we feel and how we act.

Choosing the right pair to wear with an evening dress is quite tricky, because there are several things to think about. To help out, consider the following factors:

Color and length of the dress

It could be said that it is already common sense to pick shoes that complement the color of the dress you’re wearing. This doesn’t mean that your footwear should be of the same color of your dress, though. In fact, there are safe and staple choices – black, white or silver. These colors are known to match most other colors. You can also experiment with colors like brown, olive, deep red or navy blue; generally, your shoes should be darker than your dress – but you can be bold and bend the rules as long as you can “rock” it.

The length and cut of the dress also affects the choices, as you would have to consider those for the design of your shoes or sandals. For example, wearing strappy sandals will be quite useless if your dress covers your footwear most of the time, or wearing generic pair of closed black shoes may look boring when paired by a short, pencil-cut dress.

Nature of the event

This includes the venue and type of the event. It is probably not wise to wear stilettos when going to an evening wedding reception at the beach, nor is it advisable to wear flats at an event that is akin to walking on a red carpet.  The bottom-line here is that the shoes you are wearing should be as appropriate for the occasion as your dress. Elegant shoes or sandals are called for formal events, while more casual ones can be worn for more laid-back dinners or parties.

Comfort

Heels add to the sense of power and self-confidence in women, but let’s not forget that we must also consider comfort when choosing our footwear. If you think that you will be walking, standing or dancing a lot, then don’t wear sky-high heels if you’re not used to them. Not only will your feet kill you, but you might also run the risk of being embarrassed if you trip over. Remember that there should be a good balance between looking good and feeling good.

Amy C. Fountain is a businesswoman and interior designer who enjoys giving fashion advices and home decoration tips. In her websites, she helps homeowners spice up their homes with the use of Accent Tables and Bamboo Water Fountains.