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Head Over Higher Heels

High finance isn't the only hot topic making headlines at the Wall Street Journal. WSJ scribe Teri Agins, who always keeps pulse on fashion trends, just this week spotlights the latest footwear craze: towering heels. The passion for fashion, Agins observes, reaches new heights as women race to slip on high heels that stretch to 5-inch , 6-inches or even 7-inches.

Women with wide feet need to take extra caution before following in the steps of this footwear frenzy. In addition to risking falls, sprained ankles, low back and knee pain, a wide foot actually looks bigger on a thinner heel. It's always better to balance a wide foot with a slightly wider heel. You'll still look pretty and sexy even when you wear dressy shoes with sensible and safe heels at a mere 2 3/4 -inch height.

Luxury Destination Wedding Tops $1.3 Million

Forget the world's money woes. The 2008 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book offers the still rich the chance to give the fantasy gift of nuptials sure to make family legends. The Platinum Wedding at The Resort on Pelican Hill lets the lucky couple say "I Do" overlooking the breaktaking coast of Newport Beach, California. The customized experience with 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean starts at $1.3 million for a wedding that includes:

• a personal engagement coach to take care of every detail


• couture wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses custom designed by Carolina Herrera


• 40 private ocean-view guest villas


• magical cake and perfect flowers


• private celebrity entertainment at the reception


• resort events for the bridal party


• rehearsal dinner event


• after-reception party


• gourmet breakfast the next day for family and guests.

Now, we can only hope Santa brings us an invitation to this ultimate destination wedding.

Disney's New Plus Size Wedding Dresses Debut

Sydney's Closet style experts just snagged one of the hottest invitations in the fashion industry - a chance to be there when designer for the stars Kirstie Kelly unveils a collection of Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings created just for the plus size bride. The fashion show takes place Sunday, Oct. 19, at the famed Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. Inside word has it that the curvy model who wears the dreamy plus size wedding dresses really looks like a Princess! Also on the runway, bridesmaids dresses in plus sizes and flower girl dresses. Check back Monday, Oct. 20 for a full report right from the runway.

Former Sydney's Closet Intern in Design Competition

Former Sydney's Closet design intern, Ai Nguyen, recently took part in a Project Runway-esque design contest held by St. Louis Post Dispatch. Nguyen, a recent graduate of the Washington University School of Design, redesigned a decade-old mother-of-the-bride dress and made it modern and fashionable. You can see Nguyen's dress and vote for your favorite design at the St. Louis Post Dispatch Web site. Please vote for Ai!

Little Black Dresses for Fall 2008 Just In

Perfect timing! New Little Black Dresses arrived today at Sydney's Closet - just in time for any special occasion on your fall calendar from cocktails to a wedding. The Little Black Dress never looked as good as these updated styles - many with sleeves! Choose from a classic double-breasted tuxedo design with ivory lapel and cuffs that add extra drama. (Plus pockets to stash stuff!) In the mood to party? Sparkle in an Empire Little Black Dress in stretchy glitter fabric with trendy banded hemline that creates a balloon skirt. Looking for a little black dress to make a wardrobe staple? Go with the flow of chiffon in an A-line black dress with flutter sleeves. Tip: Dress up or dress down your Little Black Dress by simply switch out accessories. Add a quick punch with shoes in a bold color like red.

Military Ball Dress Mania

Military Ball Gowns are flying out the door as the super busy fall social season kicks off for military families around the world. Just this week, more than a dozen dresses left Sydney's Closet in St. Louis bound for families stationed in the Pacific. And every day orders keep coming in for military ball dresses from across the U.S. and Europe! Look for deep rich colors like plum and black to swirl on the dance floor!