I can remember in high school going to pick out a fancy dress for dances. I felt like a princess when I finally found “the one.” I couldn’t wait to wear it and I was sad when the night was over. I mean heaven forbid you wear the same dress twice. The bummer part was, when would I wear it again? As I got older I met a man who is very involved in the community. We go to galas, balls, and fundraisers. Suddenly I have use for those high school dresses. The only problem is, some don’t fit as wonderfully as they did in high school, dang it! Therefore I have spent time at the dress store trying to find “the one.” Unfortunately, find the perfect dress isn’t as easy as it was in high school. I don’t want to look like I am trying to be in high school and I don’t want to look like I am a grandmother. I just want to look like a hot, trendy, twenty-something year old.
Teri Jon is “one of New York’s most successful businesses.” Over the past thirty years, designer and CEO Rickie Freeman “has focused on making sure that her company provides women with dazzling affordable luxury apparel.” It has become a “leading brand that is sold at the finest specialty and department stores around the world.”Women’s Wear Daily survey of women between the ages of 21 and 59 found that Teri Jon was one of the top ten labels that women found important to wear.” Teri Jon has “distinctive style, excellent quality and unequaled craftsmanship, all combined with genuine value.” They “combines the finest fabrics in the wildest spectrum of colors with extraordinary detail and embellishment to create beautiful and distinctly feminine silhouettes.”“Every Teri Jon design is influenced by Ms. Freeman’s belief that a woman’s body is a gift and the clothing she wears is the wrapping! Whether it’s a soft and sheer body skimming gown, or an exquisitely tailored suit, Ms. Freeman offers her clients couture quality details for exceptional value.”I was utterly thrilled when Teri Jon gave me the opportunity to review two of their products. Talk about being a lucky lady. I received the Navy Taffeta Flowered Dress. This dress is so fancy, trendy, and funky I can hardly wait to have this baby so I can get dressed up and go out on the town in it.
It has the most wonderful asymmetrical neckline. I feel like it draws up to my face by showing just a pop of skin. The “side ruffle elongates the torso and adds an extra touch of elegance.” It has a cute litte skinny belt with a rhinestone buckle for a little bling and extra fanciness. This belt pulls in the waist to help give an hourglass shape. The full, pleated, knee length skirt adds to the trendiness and glamor of the whole piece. This is the “perfect dress for a size 2 through a size 16.” Isn’t the best!?Teri Jon also gave me the chance to review the Black Feather Cardigan.This is the fanciest black cardigan I have ever seen! It is also available in a grey. “The feathers add another dimension to your standard cardigan, making it the perfect sweater for both day and night.” Plus doesn’t it scream glitzy holiday party!? “For your work look, wear the cardigan open over a matching shell with any of your favorite work pants or skirts. To dress it up for night, wear it over a black dress with a pair of bright tights and heels; or pair it with a high-waisted patterned skirt and your favorite black boots – either way you are sure to stand out and look fabulous.” My favorite thing about this sweater it is super soft. Even with the feathers on it!
Amanda and Christina received the same two prize pieces as I did. Here is what they have to say:
I wasn’t quite sure about the Feathered Cardigan at first, it is so different from anything I have ever worn. Well, it’s unique look has quickly grown on me and I can’t wait to wear it throughout the holiday season! The wispy feathers and sequin accents really add dimension and fun to this beautifully made couture cardigan; it would most definitely make a great holiday party sweater but can also easily be worn casually during the day or out for the evening. It has that dressed up or dressed down option that I love!Ava adores it, too and keeps asking me to get one for her! She is a feather nut! A gorgeous new dress from Rickie Freeman for Teri Jon would make any woman feel extra special this holiday season!Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I remember hearing that often when I was growing up. My dad was into auctions, antiquing, and yard sales long before they were “cool”, and watching him select treasures for their tiniest and finest details, will linger in my mind for the rest of my life. When I look for a quality piece of clothing, furniture, or art, I am looking for those distinctive details. Teri Jon is a company noted to sell “dazzling affordable luxury apparel” and their website definitely proves to have many lovely dresses and coordinates, so imagine my excitement when they said they were going to send me one of their pieces! Along with my fellow RMRV moms, I received the Navy Taffeta Flowered dress. I will be honest, as a classically simple gal, I was a bit taken aback by the choice of large flower and draping on the left side. Being a bit smaller framed, my hubby thought it kinda swallowed me up! Perhaps a little much to wearDespite the style, the dress is well made of quality
