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Archive for February, 2009

Heartbroken on Valentine’s Day

Friday, February 13th, 2009

No one is immune to the sting of cupid’s arrow, even celebs suffer heartbreak. These most recently dumped dopes will be spending Valentine’s day alone, or will they?

davidcookdavidcookThe American Idol is single again. Singing sensation, David Cook split with former contestant (from a completely different season) Kimberly Caldwell last month. The couple began a relationship shortly after he became the Season 7 winner in the Spring of 2008. With season eight underway, maybe David can pick up another cast-off! Also calling it quits earlier this year is Jennifer Love Hewitt and Ross McCall. After a year of engagement, the holidays proved to be too much and the pair have called off the wedding. Designer and reality show diva, Kimora Lee’s divorce to music mogul Russell Simmons is done as of late January. After a three year separation…it is finally final.

Prince Harry the soldier and his longtime girlfriend, Chelsea Davy split two weeks ago; ending a five year courtship. 23-year-old Davy confirmed the break-up on her Facebook page saying she ended the relationship after tiring of the prince’s “playboy antics”.

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Definitely not spending V-day alone is Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. He wasted no time finding three new playmate roommates after Holly Madison , Kendra Wilkinson and Bridget Marquardt all recently moved out of the Playboy mansion. His latest pursuit of polygamy has lead him to a new lead girlfriend Crystal Harris and two twin bunnies, 19-year-old sisters Karissa and Kristina Shannon. The twins moved in only a month after meeting Hef at a Halloween party. And have been welcomed by Playboy, despite recent arrest records.

Octomommy launches fundraising site

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

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Nadya Suleman, now a mother of fourteen, has created a website to entice donations to her litter. Are you kidding me? She wants us to donate to her ignorance? Nothing against the children, they are all adorable and are truly the victims in this case. But, how can a mother of six children that she obviiously cannot support, financially or any other way for that matter conciously make a decision to have another child (let alone eight more)?

The hospital bills for the labor, delivery and extensive care of the premature octuplets are soaring and are projected to easily surpass one million dollars before their expected eight-week stay is complete. And once they come home, the bills for feeding and clothing fourteen children will surely exceed the cost of the hospital bill.

Let’s keep in mind, this isn’t a case of failed birth control; Nadya conceived using in vitro fertilization. She was injected with six embryos…two of those split, forming eight babies. All this while on welfare and living with her parents in a three bedroom home. Nadya’s mother has already spoken out against her daughter’s actions. She too believes that no one should seek to conceive when they can’t support the children they have already birthed.

The website is TheNadyaSulemanFamily.com, in case you are interested. Of course, it doesn’t matter if you never visit the website to make a donation, as a taxpayer you donate regularly to the Nadya Suleman family.

Faviana introduces First Lady Collection

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

The New York based designer, Faviana appeared on Access Hollywood and the Today Show earlier this week to introduce their latest compilation of designer knock-offs entitled, The First Lady Collection.

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The twenty-year old company is known for it’s sensational ability to recreate red carpet gowns and offer them for much much less. This latest collection is inspired by our newest first lady, Michelle Obama. The collection includes a recreation of her famous Inaugural Ball gown, the yellow suit she donned pre-inauguration and a floral gown she wore to the 2009 NAACP Awards.

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Faviana’s version of Michelle Obama’s inaugural ball gown retails for $398, a far cry from the Jason Wu original’s price tag of $3,500. Thanks to Faviana, ladies all over the globe can buy designer gowns like the ones seen on the celebs, and now the First Lady, for thousands less! You can find these and other designer look-a-likes on our website.

Valentine’s Day Sucks

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

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The most overrated holiday of the entire year is fast approaching…that’s right, Valentine’s Day is in four freaking days! Men all over America will fill the aisles of discount drugstores like Walgreens and RiteAid (on February 13th) to find the perfect fuzzy stuffed animal or a heart-shaped package of disgustingly filled chocolate truffles…only to have the object of his affection extremely disappointed and dejected for the entire miserable day.

Many will spend hundreds on flowers that will die or buy cheesy cards that say the things you will never actually say in person. And yet, most women will be completely pissed off because there wasn’t enough thought put into it. In honor of this day of inevitable disenchantment, I have compiled a list of the absolute worst gift ideas for cupid’s cursed day…

Bathroom scale. That is exactly what I want, to be reminded of my failed diet and exercise plan! Seriously, if you want to attend our romantic v-day dinner with a black eye, get me a scale.

Exercise Equipment. An eliptical is a nice investment, for the both of us. But, do not present it as my valentine’s day gift. Nothing says I love you like the gift of guaranteed sweat and hyperventilation.

Toaster Oven. Don’t just steer clear of the toaster, you should avoid any appliance or cooking utensil. No crock pots or George Forman grills. On the supposed most romantic day of the year, I don’t want a gift that suggests I will be in the kitchen more often, preparing food for you.

Swiffer Sweeper. Not only do I not want to be reminded of cooking, I don’t want to think about cleaning either! I do not want a duster, sweeper or mopper! Or anything else you might come across that is reminiscent of chores and housework.

Tacky Trinkets. Those dollar-store knick-knacks are not on the top of my wish list. I don’t expect diamonds or a brand new beamer, but I really have no use for a pair of furry hand-cuffs or a stuffed dog that barks I love you.

So, good luck to you…may cupid’s arrow be dull and crooked! Have a great, super-overrated day of love.

Grammy gowns gone wrong

Monday, February 9th, 2009

As stars took to the red carpet on Sunday night for the 2009 Grammy awards, they proved, yet again, that fame and fortune won’t always buy you fashion sense. While the usual fashion savvy celebs were ravishing…there were some who looked ravished.

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Singer Mathangi “M.I.A.” Arulpragasam strolls the red carpet.
A very pregnant singer/rapper M.I.A. showed up in electric blue tennis shoes and a flowing floral frock. Let’s face it, there is no excuse for this kind of fashion nonsense. She did show up and perform her hit song Paper Airplanes in front of the live Grammy audience on her expected delivery date, but I would have preferred to see a hospital gown and booties over this ridiculous outfit.

Among the other daunting disasters was Bai Ling in a multi-colored mini-dress, accented with a bow larger than the actress herself. Cindy Lauper tops the list of worst dressed, but really…what did you expect? Paris Hilton’s bathing suit-like cocktail can be summed up in two words…tiny and trashy. Also taking home a worst-dressed award is Paula Abdul in an over embellished yellow gown. The hoge poge of gold metallic that adorned her shoulder was over-powering and (for lack of a better adjective) hideous!

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Paula Abdul on the red carpet

There were, however, more hits than misses. Carrie Underwood and Gwyneth Paltrow dazzled in gold sequined gowns. Mylie Cyrus and her bff Taylor Swift donned similar silhouettes. Both took to the red carpet in stunning black gowns and diamond drop earrings. Katy Perry was pretty in pink with her Basil Soda creation.

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Katy Perry: pretty in pink

Beyoncé “At Last” under fire

Friday, February 6th, 2009

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A living legend loses her cool at a recent concert in Seattle. Etta James of 1960’s fame lashes out at Beyoncé over her rendition of James’ hit, “At Last.”

Beyoncé’s moving performance of the ballad was certainly a highlight of the inaugural ball on Januaury 20th when she serenaded the President and First Lady. James, however, was not impressed and she let the Seattle crowd at her concert last week know it…

“Your President, the one with the big ears … he had that woman singing my song. She goin’ to get her a** whipped.” She continued, “The great Beyoncé … I can’t stand Beyoncé,” according to audio from Crown City Media.

These cross comments come as a shock because only a few months ago, the two were photographed, arm in arm at the Hollywood premiere of Cadillac Records. In the film, Beyoncé plays the role of Etta James and reprises several of her hits, including “At Last.” The rant didn’t end with Beyoncé, James also took on our new President, referring to him as “the one with the big ears.”

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A spokesperson for James has dismissed the comments saying, “Ms. James has noting but love for Beyoncé and President Obama, her remarks were merely banter between songs.”

Obama’s first official “beef”

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

With only thirteen days as president under his belt, it appears that our newest commander-in-chief made his first official beef. No, it is not with a foreign dignitary, nor is it with some rights activist group, in fact it isn’t even political. President Obama has chosen to pick a fight with none other than Jessica Simpson, on national television!

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Simpson performs at a recent chili cook-off in Florida

In a pre-Super Bowl interview with NBC’s Matt Lauer, Obama was asked about a magazine cover featuring his family. The recent cover of US Weekly also featured Simpson, looking not-so-skinny. Obama stated that Simpson was obviously “in a weight battle”, a comment that was completely unwarranted. Way to class it up, Mr. President. Below is the exchange between Lauer and Obama, courtesy of the MSNBC transcript from the interview.

Lauer: Yeah, well — let — let me show you. This is the — the current issue of — of Us Weekly.

Obama: Right.

Lauer: And here’s a great picture

Obama: Oh, it’s beautiful.

Lauer: — of — of you and — and Michelle and — and your daughters. Now, the — the reason I bring this up I think is funny. It’s a great picture.

Obama: Yeah.

Lauer: But I wanna show you the cover. Look what they did. They — they took you off the cover.

Obama: Yeah.

Lauer: They took you out of it.

Obama: It — it’s — it’s a little hurtful.

Lauer: You got replaced by Jessica Simpson.

Obama: Yeah, who’s in a weight battle apparently. (LAUGHTER) Yeah. Oh, well.

The pop-singer, turned country music star, has reportedly admitted that she has gained weight. She tells the National Enquirer that she has been a “nervous wreck” over the release of her new country album and that she blames her sudden weight gain on “nervous eating”.

Okay, so Obama thinks Jessica is fat…big deal! But did he really have to bash her in an interview that precedes the most watched sporting event in America? That’s right, with over 95 million viewers tuning in for Super Bowl XLIII, Our president chuckles over his own remarks about an entertainer’s “weight battle”. Simpson has yet to weigh-in on Obama’s remarks. (No pun intended!)


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