As we stock pieces by Libelula, (Libelula dresses currently gracing our hangers include this Libelula ‘Sarah’ dress), you can imagine our excitement upon hearing that the label’s founder Sophie Cranston is currently top of the list of wedding dress designers, rumoured to be designing the dress Kate Middleton will walk down the aisle in.  Kate is already known to be a fan of the designer’s clothes, having been photographend wearing a Libelula coat while at wedding in Yorkshire earlier this year.

Will Libelula dresses boutique be the Label for Kate? Libelula Dresses- Style Overview

Spanish for ‘dragonfly,’ Libelula prides itself on creating elegant, feminine designs, boasting a bespoke bridal collection.  Were speculation to be true, we can only expect Kate Middleton’s wedding dress to be in-keeping with the ethos of Sophie Cranston’s prestigious fashion label.

Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress – A DIY number with help from Libelula Dresses mastermind Sophie Cranston?

Yet, with one week to go until the Royal Wedding, there’s still time before the cat really is let out of the bag, and we discover which of the wedding dress designers is due to have their name go firmly down in history.  Just this morning a national newspaper reported Kate Middleton’s wedding dress could be designed by none other than the soon-to-be princess herself. (With a little help possibly from one of Britain’s top wedding dress designers!) So far, those close to Sophie Cranston have declined to comment when quizzed as to whether she is tipped as Kate Middleton’s wedding dress designer.

Lovely Libelula Dresses-Suitable for a Royal Bride?

Since her engagement to Prince William in November last year, a flurry of media speculation has surrounded Kate Middleton’s wedding dress.  Wedding dress designers tipped as contenders for her bridal outfit creation include Sarah Berman for Alexander McQueen, Jasper Conran, and Alice Temperley. Whatever the dress, and whoever the wedding dress designer, Kate will no doubt look fabulous on her big day.  But as Libelula dresses and general label-lovers, we would definitely praise a Libelula wedding dress choice!

Launching one of the world’s most prestigious musical events yesterday was Katie Durham in none other than one of our stunning Ruth Tarvydas designer evening dresses!  (We stock over 20 Ruth Tarvydas designer evening dresses available through our online designer dress hire service.)

Proms Launch Photo-Op Gives Centre Stage to Designer Evening Dresses

Katie, who radiated glamour in this fuschia pink strapless ‘Rose Idol’ ball gown with ruffle detailing across the front, posed in front of a piano in front of the Albert Hall together with young pianists Benjamin Grosvenor and Alice Sara Ott to mark the launch of BBC Proms 2011.

Alice had a opted for an emerald halterneck ball gown (designer unknown) and far from clashing with Katie’s fuschia ball dress, side by side for the photo-op, the two women’s designer evening dresses positively complimented each other.   This year’s Proms will bring performances from some of the youngest performers in the event’s 117 year old history, including Benjamin Grosvenor pictured.

Will More Women be Going for Online Designer Dress Hire Come the Proms?

Although a little upstaged in the style stakes by Derham and fellow performer Ott  in their designer evening dresses, the pianist will hold his own at the Proms as a star soloist for the opening of the 2011 Proms’ season.    And who knows, whether Katie (and maybe this time even Alice!) will turn to online designer dress hire for her upcoming appearance as BBC proms host in July.  Watch this space.

We’ re pleased to announce the arrival of some fabulous frocks to the collection online.  Designer dress newcomers include this asymmetrical striped dress with buckle and gold toned button detail by Cambodian-American fashion designer Phillip Lim for his label, 3.1 Phillip Lim.  Designer evening dresses also new to Girl Meets Dress were this divine Butter by Nadia short jersey dress in sapphire. Having already received numerous accolades, this dress really is as versatile as you want it to be, wrapping in unfathomably numerous ways.  And as if more needed to be said, it’s one of our designer evening dresses that fits all sizes, which can be dressed down for day if needed.

Online Designer Dress Hire – Day Birger et Mikkelsen & Schumacher

Next, this chic ‘Modern’ dress by Schumacher makes its debut onto the online designer dress hire pages here at Girl Meets Dress.   With gray trim detailing and lace floral embroidery, this dress ticks all the right Spring/Summer 2011 trend boxes.  

We predict these dresses are going to be the real ‘hot cakes’ for online designer dress hire in the coming months.  Introducing the Charleston style beaded sleeveless dress by Day Birger et Mikkelesen, one of the most flattering choices from our designer evening dresses collection.  Suitable for almost any occasion from weddings to a glamorous night out on the town.

Designer Evening Dresses and Playsuits from Halston Heritage

Next in line, are these two striking Halston Heritage pieces.   Steal the show in this vivid neon pink tiered fuschia playsuit or alternatively, bowl everyone over in this sultry twisted halter dress – a stunning addition to our designer evening dresses collection as we’re sure you’ll agree. Online designer dress hire has never been so good! Who would want to go to a shop?  

Prom dress hire is a phenomenon that is sweeping the nation.  UK prom dresses hire has seen a huge rise over the past couple of years.  British soap stars and celebrities seem to be turning more and more to designer prom dress hire when in need of prom dresses, ball dresses, and other types of dresses for events and parties.

Hire Prom Dress Services – Benefits for Stylists

So, just why are celebrity stylists choosing prom dress hire? Prom dress rentals simply afford the stylist more choice, for minimal cost.  What stylist, knowing she can rent this exquisite Gorgeous Couture ‘Bailey’ maxi dress for £69 when to buy, it would cost £149, is going to pass up the opportunity to hire?  Prom dress prices can be huge, and unjustifiable when you consider that the dress is likely to be worn just once.

Designer Prom Dress Hire – Go Hire for Lower

What’s more, hire prom dress services will often offer discount where multiple dresses are ordered.  Which is good news for women whose diaries are fit to bursting with awards attendances, appearance requests, event hosting duties, party invites, and photo-shoots.  By hiring this Halston Heritage waist knot long dress, and this fuschia strapless ball gown (pictured top) by Los Angeles based Dina Bar-El, a stylist can get her client’s third dress free.  Or at least that’s how it works at GirlMeetsDress designer dress hire.  Prom dress shopping has never been easier!