Hear what Linda's thinking!

That is the question girls ask themselves every year. Selecting the right dress is based on a lot of factors: current trends, what friends are wearing, or the customs of the school. This year, there are two obvious trends across the board:

1. SHORT: No longer than tea length, but above the knee is really hot. The pouf skirt continues to be popular.

2. COLOR: The trend this year is what I call a rainbow of sherbet colors: in-between pastels and brights. They are vibrant pinks, peaches, sky blue, violet, and yellows.









	Ode to the Watermelon No other fruit speaks for the summer like the watermelon. When you first note the green orb in your local produce section you can’t help but smile, despite the high price, because you know summer is near. Then the day comes when they are piled high under the “buy one get one free” sign, and you are truly secure in the knowledge that you can put away the crock pot and bust out the barbecue. This time of year, it’s all about dining outdoors and the summer table spread is as traditional as, well, the watermelon. So why not pay homage to this seasonal staple, bi-pass the red and white checker motif, and get into the spirit of things with a giant watermelon table? All you need are two plastic table cloths -- one green, one red – and some dark navy blue or black paper plates. Working with your standard picnic table (though it will work on any table really) just put down the green tablecloth over the entire table, draping over the edges. Then fold or cut the red one to cover just the green table top, securing with double sided tape to keep the two in order. Next, you arrange the dark plates or “seeds” on top and voila! Giant watermelon table. For napkins, you can go all out and match the plates or go with white, AKA the smaller white watermelon seeds. We've got it all in store right now so stop by the shop and go crazy (in a fun way) choosing from a variety of picnic supplies guaranteed to lift the spirits of even your most sunburned guests. Next week..."Take me to the ball game." Includes a great recipe for home-made Cracker Jacks! Superheroes & Storybook Beauties are Hot Costumes for Halloween 10-12-09 Licensed movie costumes and sexy costumes lead the way for hot looks this year, according to Dress the Part(y) owner, Linda Offerdahl. Star Trek and Star Wars for all ages, Sweeny Todd, Michael Jackson wigs and sequin glove, Elvis, and anything vampire that relates back to the Twilight movie. Girls are showing an interest in ladybug and bumble bee outfits, and Hannah Montana and High Musical. Rubies, which holds the licenses for many of the current movies, also makes Batman, Superman, Shrek and Harry Potter, all carried at Dress the Part(y). Rubies line of costumes for playful adults, called Secret Wishes, includes the entire Wizard of Oz characters. “The 70th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz movie has renewed the interest in those costumes for all ages,” commented Linda. “Retro navy looks, new versions of the naughty cops and prisoners by Leg Avenue are going to be hot.” With Halloween falling on a Saturday, it promises to be a big party year. One can’t go wrong with a retro look with gogo boots or a pimp and ho look. For costumes, accessories and shoes, as well as props and decorations, shop the “Haunted Halloween spirit store at Dress the Part(y) in Village Center, 774 Mays Blvd, in Incline Village. Hours are 10 – 6 pm, Monday through Saturday. Call 775.832.7278 for more information.

	Bonanza Convention.................…........................................................5-26-09
	Bonanza Convention attendees: Get your western gear in Incline Village! I carry packaged costumes, such as saloon girl, sexy cowgirl, desperado, and I rent fancy saloon girl and Mae West dresses. I also carry vintage clothing for you to make your own unique western look. For the guys, we can do cowboy with chaps, gambler looks with vests and western jackets, or just a western shirt. These clothes are for rent or for purchase. I have lots of cowboy hats, bandanas, garters and other fun accessories. I do not sell on the website, but am in the process of buying more cowboy hats and western wear.

	Lake Tahoe School Crystal Ball…........................................................4-28-09
	Linda sees women in Cinderella dresses: Ball gowns or short and pouffy cocktail dresses. Colors this year are vibrant, like sherbet. Coordinate your guy’s attire with a matching suit, or add a matching vest/tie. Check out my yellow and blue zoots. Of course, a white tux is going to look great with whatever you are wearing! Rent a zoot/tux for $75 (incl shirt/tie/cummberbund) Vest/ties rent for $20. Ballgowns or other vintage styles rent for $25 - $50 New dresses run between $50 - $200. New shoes are $45 - $70.









	LONG OR SHORT? ...........................................................................4-7-09
	That is the question girls ask themselves every year. Selecting the right dress is based on a lot of factors: current trends, what friends are wearing, or the customs of the school. This year, there are two obvious trends across the board: 1. SHORT: No longer than tea length, but above the knee is really hot. The pouf skirt continues to be popular. 2. COLOR: The trend this year is what I call a rainbow of sherbet colors: in-between pastels and brights. They are vibrant pinks, peaches, sky blue, violet, and yellows.








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