Bloomingdale's Prom 2008

Can you make the "Final Cut" for Prom Season 2008? Well, Bloomingdale?s thinks so! Create an original prom dress design and enter the sketch for a chance to become a dress sold at Bloomingdale?s for Prom Season 2009.

The top 10 finalists will have their sketches featured on Bloomingdales.com and teenvoguepromo.com. Readers will then vote for their favorite design. The winner will receive a trip to New York City and have the opportunity to meet Bloomingdale's fashion experts. The winning design will be produced by fashion house A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz. For more details please logon to Bloomingdales.com./prom

For inspiration when shopping for your Prom dress for 2008, consider the following trends:

Crazy for Color: This season is all about bold brights such as sizzling orange, brilliant fuchsia, lemon yellow and vivid violet.

Over the Top Ombre: Ombre effects are a subtle blend of colors and look best in fabrics ranging from soft charmeuse to weightless silks.

Black and White: A sophisticated and timeless look, black and white always makes a statement.

Perfect Prints: Explosive prints, whether art-inspired or floral, create a dramatic, glamorous look for an important night out.

Short and Sassy: Don?t be afraid to go short and have fun. This season anything goes!

Shimmer and Shine: Go for an all-out red carpet look with shimmer and shine. Metallic fabrics continue to be an important trend this spring season.

Bloomingdale's is America's only nationwide, full-line, upscale department store; and a division of Macy's, Inc. It was founded in 1872 and currently operates 40 stores in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, Minnesota, Georgia, Florida, Nevada and California. For more information, or to shop any time, visit www.bloomingdales.com.