cable car couture image consulting » wise and proper http://www.cablecarcouture.com we make you magnificent Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:54:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 Dresses to Wear for a Hot Date on Valentine’s Day http://www.cablecarcouture.com/dresses-to-wear-for-a-hot-date-on-valentines-day/ http://www.cablecarcouture.com/dresses-to-wear-for-a-hot-date-on-valentines-day/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:14:43 +0000 Sarah Ward http://www.cablecarcouture.com/?p=2581 Continue reading →]]> Valentine’s Day is around the corner and you know what that means — a fabulous excuse to dress up and paint the town for your hot date! If you needs some suggestions on dresses to wear on a hot date this Valentine’s Day that leave something to the imagination, here’s a few divine dresses we couldn’t resist sharing.

Chiffon Contrast Dress from Wise & Proper

This chiffon contrast dress from Vancouver-based Wise & Proper is part little black dress, part irresistible sass with the fushia underlay that will shine through as he spins you out on the dance floor.

Ski Bop dress by Shabby Apple

For a little sultry jazz flavor, the Ski Bop maroon dress with a flirty ruffle peplum is a perfect choice for Valentine’s Day.

Drape Neck Shift Dress from Victoria Beckham

The Drape Neck Shift from Victoria Beckham is love at first sight. The glorious collar will show off your collarbone while the banded belt creates an hourglass silhouette. Love, love, love.

Memphis Style Dress from Mod Cloth

To celebrate Valentine’s Day with spice and flavor, the Memphis Style Dress is where it’s at. This asymmetrical beauty has ruffles galore and is dying to get out on the dance floor.

So what do you see yourself wearing for your hot date on Valentine’s Day?

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]]> http://www.cablecarcouture.com/dresses-to-wear-for-a-hot-date-on-valentines-day/feed/ 2 Means to Modesty: T-Shirts http://www.cablecarcouture.com/means-to-modesty-t-shirts/ http://www.cablecarcouture.com/means-to-modesty-t-shirts/#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:51:28 +0000 Sarah Ward http://www.cablecarcouture.com/?p=947 Continue reading →]]> Do you have a dress in your closet that’s sleeveless or strappy that you’re dying to wear?  In a new segment called Means to Modesty, we are going to explore different things you can do to make an outfit modest.  First up: T-shirts are a great means to modesty.  Many women will layer a T-shirt underneath a halter top or strappy dress and voila — modest!

Case in point.  I was the lucky recipient of this amazing Wise & Proper dress from Aspiring Couture this summer.  It came in the mail beautifully wrapped and packaged and the quality is to die for!

Wise and Proper Twisted Strap Dress

Wise and Proper Twisted Strap Dress

As I found myself wondering how I could wear my new dress modestly, I happened upon a V-neck T-shirt and tried layering it underneath, just for kicks.  Can I tell you, it’s the perfect solution?

Exhibit A: family pictures with Justin Hackworth in August.

Photo by Justin Hackworth

Me & my styling sisters, Saundra (left) and Stephanie (right). Photo by Justin Hackworth

Dress made modest by a V-neck T-shirt.  Doesn’t it totally work?

Photo by Justin Hackworth

Sarah + Tim. Photo by Justin Hackworth

So invest in a black V-neck tee!  Here’s a few:

Means to Modesty: Old Navy V-Neck T-Shirt $12.50

Means to Modesty: Old Navy V-Neck T-Shirt $12.50

Means to Modesty: Black V-Neck T-Shirt $29

Means to Modesty: Karmaloop.com's Black V-Neck T-Shirt $29

Means to Modesty: C&C California Black V-neck Shirt $19.49

Means to Modesty: C&C California Black V-neck Shirt $19.49

That’s all for Means to Modesty today.  What do you use as a means to modesty in your wardrobe?

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]]> http://www.cablecarcouture.com/means-to-modesty-t-shirts/feed/ 4 In Search of the Perfect Little Black Dress http://www.cablecarcouture.com/in-search-of-the-perfect-little-black-dress/ http://www.cablecarcouture.com/in-search-of-the-perfect-little-black-dress/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:36:47 +0000 Sarah Ward http://www.cablecarcouture.com/?p=799 Continue reading →]]> Recently I was introduced to Wise & Proper through the Aspiring Couture blog.  Wise & Proper is an independent clothing line by Vancouver’s Elizabeth Law that is playful, alluring and feminine.  If you are in search of the perfect little black dress, you’re in luck.

Says blogger KenNitro of Law’s Wise & Proper line, “For women her clothing enables its owners an experience of class and sophistication that celebrates the feminine form. These clothes are chic, yet still leave something to the imagination.”

Here are some lovely, modest little black dresses from Wise & Proper:

Little Black Dress #1: Cap Sleeve Dress $128

Little Black Dress #1: Cap Sleeve Dress $128

Little Black Dress #2: Stretch Silk Dress $84

Little Black Dress #2: Stretch Silk Dress $84

Little Black Dress: Sleeveless Lace Dress $128

Little Black Dress #3: Sleeveless Lace Dress $128

Little Black Dress #4: Sequenced-Neck Dress $78

Little Black Dress #4: Sequenced-Neck Dress $78

Little Black Dress #5

Little Black Dress #5

A portion of each of Wise & Proper’s online sales go to the Canadian Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation — don’t you just love designers that are philanthropic, too?

If you want to see more, check out Wise & Proper on Twitter @wiseandprosper, become a fan on Facebook or visit them online at www.wiseandproper.com.

Which of Wise & Propers little black dresses is the perfect flavor for you?

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