Long white dress love/Alternative {Wedding} dresses?

I love the Long white dress.  It's so timeless, chic, and lovely in the warm weather.  Whether you're hanging poolside, heading to dinner on a warm night with a loved one, or are looking for options for your special day, a long white dress will fashionably cover all of the above.

Ahh a one-shoulder gown is instantly glamorous. 

One shoulder gown, BCBG, 199 pounds

Tadashi One Shoulder Rosette chiffon gown, Nordstroms, $398

If you wanted a little more flair, here are some nice options.

Dalia McPhee Strapless taffeta mermaid gown, Nordstroms, $298

Michelle Jonas Diamond inset dress, Planet Blue, $253

Topshop lace maxi dress, Topshop, $90

Milly Rope tie dress, Shopbop, $398

Do you have any long white dress loves?  Where would you wear your long white dress?

Little White Dress Love (and some fab picks from around the web)

It's either the endless summer, perpetual wafts from the air conditioning, or poolside lounging that have me searching for more white dresses.  I love that a little white dress can be a refined, fun, statement piece simply because it is a pristine shade of white.

These dresses would be a great for a summer soiree (Diddy's white party may call and you should totally answer) or maybe your own wedding (I was going to wear a short dress for the reception before finding my fun, light Monique Lhuillier). Either way, enjoy!

A classic eyelet design, pockets, and $34.17 - perfect for summer!  Sigh of course not in my size...

Found at NY & Co. here

Rosettes and a one shoulder look at $118 are instantly chic 'n cheap!

Juicy Couture, get it at Saks Fifth Avenue here

Easy, breezy silk chiffon with am embellished neckline for $130 and gotta love dresses that allow you to eat without becoming the dress constricting you more and more as the hours tick by.

From Banana Republic, here

Deal alert: 25% off online with coder summer25 through May 23.

Love the neckline and the oh some forgiving waistline (£45.00 price is awesome too)!

Found at ASOS here

Crotcheted hippie chic loveliness at $88 - I think this should be a closet staple for me.

Get it at Urban Outfitter's here

The draping, those ruffles, le love - pricier at $278 but another item I could see myself wearing for a while.

Found at BCBG here

Do you have any favorites?  Where do you find your favorite little white dress?

MA and NY brides (or plain savvy shoppers) - J. Crew Bridal NYC launch and Awesome Priscilla of Boston Sample Sale

www.Sigh, another reason why it'd be awesome to be in the NYC area soon...

J. Crew is launching their official bride boutique in NYC and throwing a lovely launch party on June 2nd.  Exclusive peeks and deals are usually abundant at these launches (I also heard they may have a really great jewelry section and that I'd love to check out.)  Plus you get to meet Darcy Miller from Martha Stewart...pretty cool.
RSVP to kate@jcrew.com.

MA brides and shoppers looking for cocktail dresses, check out the Priscilla of Boston Warehouse sale this coming weekend.

I went to the NYC one last year and scored a lovely, full length, teal chiffon evening dress for $19.99.   A bride was also wearing one of the most stunning, vintage inspired mermaid gowns that was going for $500 from $5000.  Yeah...
I highly recommend this sale for any ladies in the area looking for any types of dresses.

Happy shopping!