This collection of embellished fashions features everything from glitzy gowns to hardcore headwear. It seems everyone in fashion loves anything glamorized with diamonds, crystals, jewels and even buttons. Not everything embellished is perfect, though. The most unusual embellished fashions (for me, at least) include the men's underwear and spiked corsets.
Implications - With everyone wanting to live a life full of glitz and glamor, donning embellished fashions provides a momentary glimpse of the lavish life. Designers worldwide can capitalize on the consumer desire for prestige by creating garments with shiny, glistening pieces. Giving a line a twist of glamor can transform it from bland and ordinary into a fashionista's must-have collection.
57 Embellished Fashions
From $1.5 Million Wedding Gowns to Diamond-Encrusted Shoes:
Vittoria Natarelli — Jun 27, 2010 — Fashion
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Translucent Mini Dresses
The Valentino Spring 2010 Collection Features Skimpy Transparent Clothes
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Bracelet Bras
'Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend' by Carsten Witte Dazzles
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Armored Jeans
Warrior Chic for the Street in Acne Spring/Summer 2010
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Corset Jeans
Maty Davis' Laced-Up Denim Ties You Up After Tearing You Down
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Skeletonesque Fashion Shoots
‘The Lovely Bones' Spread for Vogue Korea April 201
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Spiked Corsets
Agent Provocateur's 'Soiree' Line is Dangerously Extreme
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Styishly Stacked Pumps
Are the 12 Inch Stilettos a Sweet Ride or a Morning After Mistake?
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Embellished Leggings
Tights Get Studded to Add Extra Flair & Stylish For Fall 2009
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Lustrous Metallic Lookbooks
Kasia Struss is All Glam for Atelier Versace Spring 2010
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Cardboard Catwalks
Strode College Challenges Young Designers With Odd Medium
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Embellished Party Dresses
The Valentino Resort 2011 Collection is Perfectly Pretty
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Superhero Accessories
Fringe Cuffs, Riveted Belts & Lace Dresses by Bec & Bridge
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Tribute Fashion
Luxirare Memorializes Michael Jackson with Chic Belted Jacket
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Fringed Fashion Photos
Hedi Slimane and Anna Selezneva Go Grunge for Vogue Paris
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Luxe Tribal Neckware
Lanvin FW10 Collection Features Heavily Embellished Neck Pieces
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Hitch Hiking Cowgirl Fashion
The Natasa Vojnovic Vogue Spain April 2010 Spread has Western Flair
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Peek-A-Boo Victorian Punk
Bora Aksu Shows Flashes of Skin for Fall ‘09
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Diamond-Encrusted Headdresses
Elle Hungary March 2010 Shows ‘Madame Butterfly'
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Desirable Digital Clutches
The Vivienne Tam HP Laptop is a Sexy Accessory
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Bedazzled Legs
Pimped-Out Pantyhose and Embellished Hosiery
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Embellished Corsets
Kathrin Thormann Goes It Alone for 'Allein' in Tush #3
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Placid Photo Shoots
‘Wishful Sun, Scattered Sea' by Jason Lee Parry Rocks Our Boat
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Glam Wired Glasses
The ‘It's Not Me' Love.sex.diamonds Holiday Collection Has So
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Crystal-Encrusted Heels
The Prada Spring 2010 Ads are Ravishingly Sparkly
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Belted, Draped Spring Style
AF Vandevorst Spring 2010 Collection Layers Sheer, Embellished Neutral
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Twinkling Feminine Footwear
The Child-Like, Pretty, Printed Miu Miu Spring 2010 Shoes
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Bejeweled Catwalks
Gucci Spring Summer 2010 Collection is Just About Embroideries
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Bling-Encrusted Faces
Fritz Helder and the Phantoms Extreme Rhinestone Face Coverings
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$1.5 Million Dresses
The Danasha Luxury Gown by Jad Ghandour is a Stunner
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Embellished Male Underwear
Decorated Jockstraps by Colin Corbett Are Hotter Than Boxers
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Spunky Embellished Heads
Inspiring Hats in Emirates Melbourne Cup Day 2009 Carnival
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Old Money Editorials
Anti-Recession Chic Blooms in Vogue Italia
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Sleek Embellished Blazers
Anja Rubik is the Face of the Obzee Spring 2010 Campaign
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Hippie Wooden Clogs
Chanel Clogs Revitalize Old School Summer Style
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Bead-Encrusted Dresses
'Decori' in Amica May 2010 Shows Decorative Designer Pieces
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Pebble-Adorned Frocks
The Roksanda Ilincic Summer 2010 Collection Comes Accessorized
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Rhinestone Manicures
Prada Shows Off Rhinestone-Stone Encrusted Fingernails
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Warrior Princess Fashion
The Sass & Bide L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Show
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40s Punk Fashion
Adolfo Sanchez Autumn/Winter 2010 Blends the Best of Past & Present
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Double Vision Fashiontography
April Edition of Numeo Magazine Blurs Style Lines
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Embellished Avian Accessories
The Peacock Feathered Headband is Made of Upcycled Materials
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Bedazzled Lace Veils
Giacomo Simoni 'The Women' Shoot Showcases Stylish Headwear
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Sunglasses with Bows
Bandage Chic Bowdacious Shades
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Diamond Dripped Editorials
Water and Jewelry Mix for 'All That Glitters' in Flare Magazine
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Giant Bow Hats
Aretha Franklin's Surprising Headwear at Obama's Inauguration
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Firecracker Frocks
The Natalia Zakharova L'Officiel Russia April 2010 Editorial is Smokin'
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Fashionable Button Embellishments
From LV Bags To Retro Kitchen Curtains
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Jewel-Encrusted Lookbooks
The Topshop Christmas 2009 Collection Sparkles and Shines
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Embellished Black Leggings
Amica December 2009 Shoot by Stefano Moro Shows Another Side of All-Bla
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Embellished Leotards
The Fergie World Cup Performance is Outshined by Her One-Piece
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Heavy Artillery Footwear
The Giuseppe Zanotti Bullet Thong Sandals
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Handbags With Hardware
Embellished Bags Rule This Season
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Gamine Field Guides
Michelle Williams Opens Up as Vogue's October 2009 Covergirl
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Crystal-Studded Diva Dresses
Beyonce Wears Ralph and Russo Swarovski Gown to the White House
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Beetlejuice Onesies
The Edie Romper is Creepy but Cute
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50s Housewife Rompers
Alexandra Grecco's Pickford Onesies are a Tribute to the Mad Men Era
99 Daring Denim Fashions
From Curvaceous Denimitorials to Denim Loafers
Extremely Stilted Heels
Caroline Sciancalepore Makes a Statement About Pumps
Risque Lakeside Photoshoots
Model Chloe Bello Looks Sultry in a Spread by David Bellemere
Diagonally Divided Dresses
The Amersterdam Chainsaw Massacre in Dazed & Confused
Peek-a-Boo Lookbooks
Karl Lagerfeld Eres Photoshoot is Pretty Inside and Out
Gothic Floral Wedding Gowns
The Carolina Herrera Bridal Spring 2011 Line is Edgy
Extreme Platform Heels
The Zhang Yichao 2010 China Fashion Week Show Features Sky-High Stilettos
Dramatized Wedding Frocks
Atelier by Ali Larrey Showcases the Bold and Beautiful in Bridal Gowns
Provocative Work Fashion
Harper's Bazaar Spain April 2010 is a Sexy Take on Work and Play
Country Couture
The Gillette Guide to Cowboy Fashion
French New Wave Fashion
The Christian Dior Resort 2011 Collection is a Mishmash of 60s Flair
45 Karl Lagerfeld Creations
From Iconic Fashion Bears to Couture-Cross Dressing
Exotic Angel Fashiontography
The Marie Claire Italia ‘Exotica' Shoot
60s Muse Fashion
The Vanessa Paradis 'Factory Story' Editorial by Karl Lagerfeld
Romantic Equestrian Fashion
The Dior Spring Couture 2010 Line is Fit for Royalty
Jailhouse Tribal Fashion
The Sass & Bide Autumn 2010 Collection Rocks Black & White Right
Frazzled Feathered Fashion
The Roksanda Ilincic Resort 2011 Lookbook is a Beam of Sunshine
Minnie Mouse Headgear
Juliett K. Rocks Animal Ear Headbands
Hippie Tribal Fashion
The Maddie Welch Style June 2010 Spread Mixes Two Summer Themes
Modern Fairytale Shoes
Lauren Tennenbaum Cinderella Pumps are Kryptonite for Fashionistas
Lady Gagafied Renaissance Wear
'Timeless' by Karolina Jassek & Dominik Smialowski is Right on Time
Pierced Nipple Clogs
The Kenneth Kirschner Clog Doesn't Fit the Current Clog Trend
Boudoir-Style Photography
'Imperial Times' Captures a Sexy Hotel Room Romp
Modernized Country Couture
The Kelly Thompson Shoot for 1am Magazine
Holey Wedged Heels
Guo Pei's Sky-High Heels are Geometric Masterpieces
Hot Summer Fashion Shoots
This Mirage Magazine #2 Spread Needs a Cold Shower
Knotty Hairbands
Littlefille Hairbands Add Romance to Your Wardrobe
Grassy Locks
The Zanita Shoot of Mia Shows What an Urban Cowgirl Looks Like
Stylish Double Denim
Elsa Hosk for Elle Sweden February 2010 is Daring
Flirty Princess Frocks
Collette Dinnigan Resort 2011 Collection Ups the Color in Your Wardrobe
Dark Insectified Wedding Gowns
Stand Out With Oscar de la Renta's Bridal Spring 2011 Line
Black Veiled Brides
'The Beautiful Ones' Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine
24 Swelling Fashions
From Overblown Fashiontography to Inflatable Couture
Frail Fashiontography
AnOther Magazine Spring 2010 Shows A Neutral Spring Color Palette
Chic Primitive Fashion
The Thakoon Fall 2010 Collection Will Create Tribal Snow Bunnies
Recycled Keyboard Fashion
Neatorama Turns Old Keyboards Into Fab Art
37 Spiked & Studded Style Innovations
From Half-Bust Corsets to Rocker Chic Platforms
Old West Workwear
The Indigofera 2010 Spring Collection Brings Out Your Inner Outlaw
Sketched Supermodels
Jenny Mortsell's Drawings of the Top 25 Faces of the COACD
Mummy-Inspired Fashion
For the 2010 Oscars Demi Moore Wraps up the Red Carpet
51 Outrageous Headpieces
From Snail Shell Headdresses to Carcass Couture Headpieces
Free-Spirited Photo Shoots
Jason Lee Parry Captures Hailey Clauson Having Some Summer Fun
Seaside Denim Shoots
‘Blue Breeze' in Vogue China April 2010 is Casual Cool
12 Abbey Lee Kershaw Features
From Funky Feathered Editorials to Angst-Ridden Editorials
Fantasy Hair Wear
The Online Puppycatmeow Shop With Give You Out-There Hair
Satin Tulip Skirts
Deibe Rondon Spring/Summer 2010 Collection is Fresh and Feminine
Models-Turned-Designers
Rini by Irina is Model Irina Lazareanu's Latest Endeavor
Midas Touch Motorcycles
The 'Seraphim' Custom Motorcycle is an Epic Blinged-Out Chopper
Divalicious Fragrances
The Beyonce ‘Heat' Perfume Makes Its Debut
Chaste B-Ball Star Shoots
Kobe Bryant 'White Hot' Spread Shows Off a Softer Side
Draped Cocktail Dresses
The Nina Ricci Resort 2011 Collection is Evening Chic
Red Rose Gowns
The Monique Lhuillier Resort 2011 Collection is Glamorous
Sultry Scuba Editorials
Abbey Lee Kershaw Graces the Vogue Australia March Cover
Sensual Seaside Pictorials
Tania O for Kitten Magazine V6 is Gracefully Sexy
Enchanted Forest Fashion
Loewe Spring 2010 Campaign Channels Woodland Sprites
Tied-Up Fashiontography
El Nido Fotografia Captures a Ninjafied Model in Epic Fashion
Tribal-Ringed Fashion
The Russell Barratt Collection is Ready for a Lady Gaga Music Video
Blurred Seascape Photography
Maciej Leszczynski's Photos are Surreal
Baby Bling Photography
Elisabeth Hoff Captures Kiddies in Diamonds
$1.5 Million Dresses
The Danasha Luxury Gown by Jad Ghandour is a Stunner
21 Veiled Fashions
From Lacy Veiled Photography to Hazardous Headbands
Pastel Lips
The Forever 21 Spring Collection Shows Off Its Girly Side
Thigh High Cowboy Boots
Angela Lindvall Gets Country for Elle US May 2010
Scorching Sun Pictorials
February 2010 W Magazine Shows Hot Neutral Fashions
Gathered Denim Dresses
The AcneLanvin AW10 Collab Collection Features Denim Ruching
Doll Face Seductography
Carsten Witte Close-Ups Blend Naughty & Nice
Sophisticated Tribal Looks
Lanvin Fall 2010 Shows Highly Detailed Structure
Old Money Editorials
Anti-Recession Chic Blooms in Vogue Italia
Fashionable Dreamscapes
Marie Claire Italia March 2010 Issue Shows Beachside Beauty
Charitable Corsets
Lady Gaga Auctions Costume for Haiti
Gelled Rooftop Fashion
Marloes Horst's Slick Style in Elle Russia February 2010
Facedown Photoshoots
Model Erin Axtell Works a Rocker Diva Attitude
Shirred Cuffs & Tuxedo Vests
Miranda Kerr Sizzles in 'Heavenly Creature' in Flare February 2010
Plebeian Fashion Icons
Karl Lagerfeld Shoots 'The 3 Suisses' Fall Catalog
Personalized Fascinators
Vintage-Inspired Headpieces by YJDesign Are Custom-Fit to Your Face
Transparent Flowered Frocks
The Riccardo Tisci Givenchy Resort 2011 Collection has a Holy Glow
Slithery Accessories
February 2010 Vogue Paris Shows Snakes as Jewels
Golden Space Pictorials
A Futuristic Abbey Lee Kershaw in i-D Spring 2010
Eccentric Jewelry Collections
The GHOST 'Siouxie and the Banshees' Lookbook is Quirky but Hot
Knuckle Busting Purses
Alexander McQueen Knuckle Duster Clutches
Floral Hippie Headwear
Emily Blake in 'Ardent' for S Magazine Shows How to Tame Your Mane
Spiky Neon Headdresses
The Milla Jovovich Mercedes-Benz Campaign is Down the Rabbit Hole
Ultra-Treaded Platforms
Zan Sandals from L.A.M.B are Strappy Goodness
Nautical Cruise Lookbooks
The Marc Jacobs Resort 2011 Collection Takes You on a Trip
Pastel Bouffant Fashion
The 2010 Chanel Haute Couture Collection Takes Cues from Minnie Mouse
Bubble Wrap Wedding Dresses
Rachael Robinson's 100 Percent Recycled Dress Cures Cold Feet
War Zone Editorials
Harper's Bazaar March 2010 Shows Glamour in ‘Global Warming'
Skin-Baring Warrior Fashion
Anthony Vaccarello AW10 Collection is Racy and Sexy
Diamond-Studded Cupcakes
ROX and Cupcake Glasgow Team Up for a £100,000 Sweet Treat
Bandaged One-Pieces
The Amber Rose Pink One-Piece is a Bold Fashion Statement
Camel-Colored Cropped Coats
The Bon International Spring/Summer 2010 is Stylish & Simple
Transparent Mesh Pants
Harper's Bazaar Russia February 2010 Falls for Fashion
Pop Star Currency
Craig Gleason Shows off the Many Sides of Lady Gaga on Dollar Bills
Brilliantly Beaded Bridal Gowns
Crystal Dream Wedding Dress is Made from 55,000 Pearls & Crystals
Furry Footwear
The Animalistic Shoes of 2010 New York Fashion Week
Earbud Baubles
'Bless' iPod Jewelry Earbuds Put a Sparkling Touch to Your MP3 Player
Earthly Eco Jewelry
Heather Goldberg's Shadowplay Jewelry is Unique
Stilted Heels
Luxirare Creates Towering Black Suede Wedges to Make You a Giantess
Ruby Red Lips
Jessica Stam is Lovable in Aldo Spring/Summer 2010 Campaign
Prehistoric Fossil Watches
The Jurassic Tourbillon Takes You Back to the Past
Faux-Formal Summer Fashion
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Resort 2011 Collection
Classic Finger Waves
Fergie's Mane Stars in Elle US May 2010
Suitcase-Dwelling Childography
Carsten Witte Showcases His Fashion Storyboards
Decadent Regal Duds
Vogue Italia March 2010 Shows High-Style in ‘High Glam'
Country Maiden Frocks
The Eniko Mihalik Glamour Hungary Editorial Shows Farm Girl Innocence
Candid Childtography
'Children of the World' Captured by Stephan Faerber
Monstrous Plastic Fashion
The Patrick Mohr Berlin Fashion Week 2010 Line is a Shocker
Piggy Dress-Up Parties
Parade of the Lechon Dresses up Roasted Pigs
$150,000 Diamond Timepieces
The Hermes Sertie Neige Watch is a Girl's Best Friend
Folksy Floral Patterns
L'Officiel Russia May 2010 is Part Girlie, Part Sophistication
Bold Gold Bangles
Numero February 2010 Mixes Wild & Tribal
Roughed-Up Red Riding Hoods
'AUT Costume Department' Shoot by Clinton Cardozo & Crew Rocks
Lakeside Frock Fashion
The ANTIPODiUM AW10 Collection is 'Ab-Fab'
Dude Ranch Editorials
'Vidas Rebeldes' in Esquire Magazine Espana is Ready to Wrangle Some Cattle
Hand-Printed Frocks
Australia's 'Milk From a Thistle' Creates Original Dresses
Pool Float Fashiontography
Desigual Spring/Summer 2010 is Casual Cool
Video Sunglasses
Hammacher Schlemmer Sunglasses Let You Feel Like Bond
Holey Wedge Booties
80 Creates Mesh Masterpieces for Spring/Summer 2010
Adult Playsuits
Jumpsuits, Onesies & Ready to Go Outfits for SS10
Rock-N-Roll Glamour Shoots
The Meghan Collison Metal Magazine #20 Spread Goes Dark
Risque Cowboy Chaps
The Aline Weber Hercules Magazine Editorial is Sultry
Behemoth Bow Headbands
Polina Sova Shows Off Giant Floral Printed Headwear
Gift-Wrapping Fashion
The Peter Jensen Resort 2011 Collection is Ultra Fun
Clogs With Ponytails
Trollop Around in the Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2010 Shoes
Crowd Carrying Eyeglasses
Lonely Glasses by Jessica Atkinson Provide Constant Companionship
Shaggy White Dresses
IMG Models are the 'Best In Show' in W Magazine
Vintage TV Sunnies
Linda Farrow Vintage, Jeremy Scott and KTZ Create Far-Out Sunglasses
Country-Specific Clutches
The Clutch Moscow and Knot India Bottega Veneta Bags
Chunky Knit Frocks
Daniel Gil & Fernando Torres Collaborate For London Design
Darkly Muted Lookbooks
The 3sixteen SS10 Collection Looks Timeless
Leather Rope Neckwear
The Ann Demeulemeester FW 2010 Collection is Bad to the Bone
Tightrope Couture Editorials
The Prada Spring Summer 2010 Menswear Line
Nomadic Fashiontography
American Vogue March 2010 Shows ‘The Wanderers'
Crystal-Studded Diva Dresses
Beyonce Wears Ralph and Russo Swarovski Gown to the White House
Vintage Housewife Music Vids
Beyonce Uses the Past for her New Video 'Why Don't You Love Me'