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About GG Flower
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I can offer advice on how to dress up for special events: pageants, proms, homecomings, weddings. I can help you decide which colors to wear, which dress will suit your body type, which hairstyle will suit your faceshape, which accessories will suit your dress.

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I have researched all the aspects of design, such as color theory, line and texture, etc., as it relates to glamour and creating a glamorous look. I have helped 100s of women create the perfect look for their special occasion.
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I have a bachelor's degree in the psychology of perception with a minor in art. This has given me the background to pursue my interest in fashion: determining how to create the elegant, glamorous image we all desire when dressing up for a special occasion. Let me show you which dress or hairstyle is perfect for you.
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SubjectDate Asked

what color shoes to wear9/1/2008
  Q: I will be wearing a light colored turquoise silk suit to a wedding. I want to wear stockings so a ...
  A: One idea is to go to a wedding store and purchase shoes and bag that can be dyed to match. ...
Black and white shoes with black dress?8/29/2008
  Q: I'll try to give you the break down: I'm 5'8", 125 lbs, just-tan skin, brown below- the-shoulder ...
  A: It sounds absolutely perfect. Wearing all one color or nearly all one color is actually THE BEST ...
Gray dress8/28/2008
  Q: I'm going to a wedding un San Jose, the night before is a rehearsal dinner. I have a classy gray ...
  A: Well, since it is still summer, officially and it is in California, I would recommend a nice pair of ...
Color coordination8/26/2008
  Q: I want to know what colors match well with gold and baby blue. I bought some new shoes and one of ...
  A: Well this is an interesting way to shop~I always recommend purchasing clothing and accessories based ...
What to wear for my 21st birthday8/17/2008
  Q: ..i also have dark brown hair almost black and very pale pale skin so some colors the things down ...
  A: and happy 21st! What an exciting time to be reaching womanhood. My suggestion would be to go to my ...
body shape8/14/2008
  Q: I am a 'V' shape, broad shoulders, back and big breasts, but slim every where else with really thin ...
  A: Unfortunatley retailers typically cater to women whose bodies are slim and straight. That is why so ...
Casual Wear in a Teen Beauty Pageant8/12/2008
  Q: My daughter is in a teen beauty pageant with the hopes of winning a scholarship. She needs a causal ...
  A: Well if I were your daughter, I would choose a prop other than an ipod or a cell phone, too common! ...
should she care what her mom thinks7/31/2008
  Q: Today Doreen was getting ready for an interview. She put on a pair of pants and a blouse. Her mom ...
  A: Here are my answers: 1)yes. I would care. If I didn't respect someone's opinion, I would not ask in ...
the perfect evening dress7/16/2008
  Q: I'm 20 and a new mom i had my son about weeks ago and my 21st bday is in two weeks and my husband ...
  A: Congratulations, mom on your new role. You will probably have a bit of a tummy now but do not worry ...
Accessorizing Halter Dress7/16/2008
  Q: I am a guest at a wedding this weekend. I just bought a dress I fell in love with, but I am not ...
  A: Well, I think in this case the black sandals will be great, since the dress is black on top. And ...
summer cocktail attire7/7/2008
  Q: My wife and I (age: 50) have been invited to a wedding reception with the attire specified as ...
  A: I will try to help you and your wife unfold the envelope of confusion when it comes to dress codes. ...
"Garden Wedding" trying to find a dress to suit7/3/2008
  Q: I'm trying to find a dress to suit me and to suit the event. I'm 20, my date (longtime friend of the ...
  A: Although I cannot do a complete makeover for you in this response, I will help point you in the ...
PROM6/26/2008
  Q: prom isnt untill next year but i thought i would get a head start! cause im a freshman and was asked ...
  A: You are wise to plan ahead for such a special event. Since we have so much time, I want to refer you ...
men's wear6/25/2008
  Q: NY BROADWAY SHOW 8PM, What is proper wear for man besides tux?
  A: Every man over the age of 16 should own a nicely tailored suit classic (not baggy, no huge shoulder ...
Dress Length6/19/2008
  Q: I am 5'1" and about 190lbs. I need to buy a Mother of The Bride dress. Should I go with a floor ...
  A: I hope I can help you make your decision for this so so special day. In general, the longer your ...
Black Tie Gala6/16/2008
  Q: I have a Black Tie Gala I am attending in a few months and I have no idea where to start. I ...
  A: You have a lot of decisions to make! But you have a lot of time to make them, it is great that you ...
Hi, need quick help if you can!6/12/2008
  Q: I am going to a barbeque tomorrow night at my friends villa and I thought about wearing a beige ...
  A: Sometimes we just need to wear those beautiful shoes, don't we. You might want to invest in a pretty ...
DIY Summer Wedding Hair6/11/2008
  Q: that can curl when i use a curling iron (never tried anything else), but frizzes if it's low on ...
  A: Sounds like you need an updo! Let me just say that long hair won't hold the curl as easily in the ...
Which color shoes?6/1/2008
  Q: I'm going to be a bridesmaid for my sister's wedding in August. I've chosen a strapless floor ...
  A: I know it is so tempting to be practical. But black will just look out of place with the aqua, I'm ...
petite and apple shape5/5/2008
  Q: I am 4'11 thin all my life now a size 12-14, my problem is what to wear in the summer to hide my ...
  A: Your struggle with this body type is very common. Typically, as we reach our middle years, our ...
Mother of the Bride Dress5/4/2008
  Q: My daughter is getting married on May 31st at 1:00 pm. I have found a floor length off the shoulder ...
  A: Your dress sounds truly lovely and it sounds like it will go well with the bridesmaids colors. ...
what would go with a dull corduroy jacket?4/23/2008
  Q: I have just purchased this 'smokey dull colored' corduroy jacket from witchery ...
  A: This is a very beautiful jacket. I love the color, it seems to have a bit of a green tint? or is ...
Silver With Black Dress4/15/2008
  Q: My daughter's prom dress is solid black and her bf is wearing a silver tie and vest with a black ...
  A: What I would suggest in this case, is go ahead and let the guy wear his suit and silver vest and ...
matching and accesories4/6/2008
  Q: I'm Jamie. I'm 14 and in 8th grade. On Thursday, I am going on an overnight field trip to ...
  A: Sounds like you are gong to have a really fun time on your dinner cruise. Since you are attending a ...
mother of the groom3/30/2008
  Q: I am trying to find the right outfit to wear to my son's wedding. The bridesmaids are wearing black ...
  A: There are stores now that cater to more womanly figures and you have a lot more choices now than ...
What shoes should I wear?3/21/2008
  Q: my name's Cori. I'm going on a cruise with my mom and brother in about a month, which has a few ...
  A: Lucky you! a cruise, how FUN. I think a silver shoe would be very nice, but take into consideration ...
cover up still look hott3/19/2008
  Q: . well i have a problem with getting dresses for high school dances. Its not because i cant find one ...
  A: First Choice style ms191-sweet and sassy This one was my absolute favorite !! If your body type is ...
cover up still look hott3/18/2008
  Q: . well i have a problem with getting dresses for high school dances. Its not because i cant find one ...
  A: I would love to help you find some fun stuff to wear to your high school dances. But I would need to ...
What to wear to special opera3/17/2008
  Q: I will be going to the Andrea Bocelli opera at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on ...
  A: oh my. Andrea Bocelli at the Kennedy Center. Lucky you! And it will be especially poignant in that ...
pink skirt3/12/2008
  Q: I have a skirt that is mostly off white with a pink vine and leaf design and wide pink band at the ...
  A: I think the most important thing is the tone of the pink in the skirt. So if the pink is a medium ...
pink skirt3/11/2008
  Q: I have a skirt that is mostly off white with a pink vine and leaf design and wide pink band at the ...
  A: This skirt sounds really cute, I love the idea of the vine and leaf design. My idea is this: I ...
eyes.2/23/2008
  Q: i have green-blue eyes.. what colour eyeliner should i go for?
  A: oh my this one is easy. My eyes are green-blue also. Your eyeliner should be purple! This will ...
Go for the gold?2/20/2008
  Q: My prom is coming up in May, and I already have this amazing dress. It's a burgundy halter thats ...
  A: I personally think that wearing your hair as you normally would with a little volume and sweep of ...
Go for the gold?2/19/2008
  Q: My prom is coming up in May, and I already have this amazing dress. It's a burgundy halter thats ...
  A: Your dress sounds lovely. My feeling about prom or any formal event really is heck yeah, go for the ...
Seeking fashion advive for a skinny guy2/18/2008
  Q: I'm about 127 lbs with a waist of about 27-29"and about 5'10, and love the vintage style. I've been ...
  A: Well, if you are hooked on jeans, then the other items of clothing you should be looking for would ...
dress for a wedding2/17/2008
  Q: I'm wearing a green dress with small white poke dots. What color shoes should I wear and jewelry.
  A: Your dress sounds very pretty. It really depends on when the wedding is. If you will attend the ...
Starting out!2/15/2008
  Q: Feel free to ignore these questions if they offend you in any way. I'm a guy, mid 20's and ...
  A: From your letter I see that you have already started putting together a wardrobe with plenty of ...
Opera Attire2/14/2008
  Q: I am going to be attending an opera and I have no idea what I should wear to one since I have never ...
  A: Lucky you. Opera. mmmm. The opera has a culture all its own, traditional and dressy. No jeans or ...
proportions2/11/2008
  Q: Hey there wonder if you could help.Im 24 and 5'10,most of the height comes from legs and i have a ...
  A: To lengthen the appearance of your torso, and thereby shortening the appearance of your legs you ...
colors2/9/2008
  Q: I was just thinking about prom coming up and i'm still not sure what colors i look good in. I think ...
  A: Most people can wear purple. And most people don't wear yellow well. Here's why: A little color ...
colors2/9/2008
  Q: I was just thinking about prom coming up and i'm still not sure what colors i look good in. I think ...
  A: Actually, deep purple will look very nice on you. The purple will make your eyes greener than they ...
Seeking fashion advive for a skinny guy2/3/2008
  Q: I'm about 127 lbs with a waist of about 27-29"and about 5'10, and love the vintage style. I've been ...
  A: Well, Jarrod, when it comes to off the rack styles, most manufactures make a lot of an average size ...
Suit2/2/2008
  Q: I oftenly wear Plain Black suit with 3 pairs of golden buttons, I have a question about "What ...
  A: Forgive me for my ignorance, but your name does not tell me if you are a man or a woman. I need this ...
Dress length1/31/2008
  Q: I just bought a strapless dress for my prom and right now the hem falls past the back of my kness. ...
  A: Yes, anytime you buy a dress off the rack, it may not fit you perfectly, especially the length. Your ...
Body Types1/30/2008
  Q: I've been reading a lot of magazines (eg Seventeen, Cosmo Girl, etc.) and there are always sections ...
  A: Yes, Gracie, you are right. The cone shape is also called inverted triangle and it describes a ...
frye boots: campus1/29/2008
  Q: i recently received a pair of frye boots campus what can i waer them with... thanks cj
  A: Well, for one you can wear jeans with your boots. Also, jean skirts, lacey long skirts, where I am ...
shoes/hose1/28/2008
  Q: I'm going to an evening wedding Saturday night. I'm wearing a muted gold dress. What color hose? ...
  A: Your dress sounds beautiful. Since the wedding is in the evening, you definitely need to wear hose. ...
Body Types1/26/2008
  Q: I've been reading a lot of magazines (eg Seventeen, Cosmo Girl, etc.) and there are always sections ...
  A: Understanding your body type takes a bit of work and I have noticed that the mags you mention don't ...
Outfit!1/24/2008
  Q: Please help! I'm going to see Panic At the Disco soon *Google them if you are unsure of who they ...
  A: Yeah, that is cool, I like Panic! For your outfit, I would choose these pants, they are striped and ...
Color match1/23/2008
  Q: does grey charcoal slacks go with a purple sweater?
  A: You have an eye for color! This is a perfect match! Very chic and very feminine. It will look ...
dressing1/21/2008
  Q: Greeting GG FLOWER.Iam 18 years old and i have a problem of contras betwn'the colours of my ...
  A: I am a bit confused about your question, but I am assuming you are asking about which color t-shirts ...
tummy rolls1/20/2008
  Q: Whenever I go shopping, I see styles that I like...but when I put it on, the two rolls on my tummy ...
  A: Whenever I go shopping, I see styles that I like...but when I put it on, the two rolls on my tummy ...
dress/shoes1/14/2008
  Q: what color shoes would be appropriate with a sleeveless, v-neck, dress in dark navy blue. I say ...
  A: I had this same dilemma years ago with a purple dress. It took me a long time to find just the right ...

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