Mother of the Bride New Arrival

Here is a BEAUTIFUL new arrival to our Mother's collection of gowns.

Call us toll free at 866-249-2994 and let us know what questions you have.

Prom Gown Rentals Are Arriving...

Here are some current and new prom gowns that we took pictures of models in a fashion show we participated in.

We had over 50 of our new season and current season gowns in the show, but very few pictures turned out given the speed the models were strutting not matching up to the quickness of my camera! :)

This prom, we are seeing more and more parents and students coming in to consider the option of rental! People are realizing that even with the economy, there are so many other things they would like to spend the closet space on!

Creative Window Covering Valance

I absolutely love this window covering valance!

This was in a showroom at the Dallas Market Place as well as in a magazine I saw and have been dying to have a creative customer want to use this in thier home. :)

Well, since then, I have done this in 3 homes and I finally got a good picture to share. This is a friend of mine's home who lives in a darling home in Westlake of Austin, TX. Her home is perfect for this treatment becuase it has that charm and happens to have original wood floors and beautiful moldings, but more importantly- her color scheme is perfect for this look!
This is my personality becuase I like things with a little humor, creativity, and style.

I'm thinking about doing this in my new home, but we have plantation shutters so we shall see where I can put this! lol

Have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING everyone!

In the News: Round Rock Leader

Hello Readers!
This article below was taken from the Round Rock Leader Newspaper: http://www.rrleader.com/
Classy Concepts Design was featured on the front page of the business section in today's paper.

11/19/2008 10:07:00 AM
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Gabrielle Sweetland models a gown by Mori Lee provided by Classy Concepts Design at the Babes in Toyland Fashion Show Nov. 9. The gown can be rented for $69.

Classy Concepts Design
3000 Joe DiMaggio Blvd., Suite 36
Web: classyconceptsdesign.com
Owner: Sue Gordon
Employees: Two part-time and an assistant manager
Specialty: Window coverings and formal wear

Classy Concepts helping brides rethink optionsMARCIAL GUAJARDOManaging Editor

The owner of a local bridal boutique is hoping to do her part to help area residents cope with tough economic times. Sue Gordon offers formal wear rentals at Classy Concepts Design, which carries the mantra, "Own your memories. Rent your dress." Gordon began Classy Concepts in 1998 in Oklahoma, but now operates out of a Joe DiMaggio Boulevard location. "With the economic times the way they are, a lot of brides are rethinking their options," Gordon said.

"Don't spend a fortune because it's just one day." Wedding costs can soar into the tens of thousands, with local wedding dresses averaging between $1,500 and $1,800 a pop, Gordon said. But at Classy Concepts, brides-to-be each have recently been spending about $199 for a gown and related expenses, she added.

Formal wear - which includes tuxedos - is rented for a week at a time and Classy Concepts presents each bride with a 6-inch by 6-inch piece of fabric with a three-letter monogram as a keepsake. The boutique offers its own fashion line, geared at affordability, but also carries designer gowns such as Mori Lee, Casablanca, Maggie Sattero, Da Vinci, Alfred Angelo and Raylia.

Models in the recent Babes in Toyland Market and Style Show, hosted by the Chaparral Women's Club, wore Classy Concepts formal wear. One model exhibited a Mori Lee gown geared for balls and teen celebrations, that can be rented for $69 and purchased for $189, even though it would normally sell for "a lot more," Gordon noted.

Gordon started up Classy Concepts as a design shop specializing in anything custom-made, she said. The business, however, evolved to offer "anything and everything" for formal occasions, including rentals, veils, accessories, tuxedos and more. The store also handles window coverings.

The current showroom is primarily geared toward women and children's wear. The business moved to Round Rock three years ago, but relocated to 3000 Joe DiMaggio Blvd., Suite 36 from another shopping center earlier this year. Gordon says she has plans to expand the business to the Dallas and south Austin markets next year.

"I think we're quickly growing," she said. "We're already outgrowing our space and looking to go into other markets."Besides weddings, Classy Concepts handles other special occasions, such as proms. Prom dresses can be rented for $29 to $99 and now is the time to get orders in, she noted. "The sooner the better."

The boutique offers fabrics in 65 colors and sizes 0-30. Alterations can be done, even on rentals. For more information, visit classyconceptsdesign.com.

Huang/Nelson Wedding

Sharon and Haydn were married on September 27th, 2008 and they sent me the sweetest thank you card and note. It had a gorgeous picture of the bride and groom on it so of course I had to frame it and put it up on our walls so we can see it always.

They sent me a CD of thousands of great pictures!!! I included my top 3 of the wedding party.
There were so many good ones, but I decided to get one of the bride and groom, the bride with her maids and the groom with his trouble makers! :)

This couple was AWESOME and so was thier family and friends.
I think everyone rented which was awesome. The men all rented thier tuxedos and Sharon's mom got this amazing plum/purple gown here that I loved! And, her two bridesmaids each picked a seperate gown from the colors of the wedding. Everyone looked great on thier special day and the best part is they didn't spend a fortune and closet space to make it happen.

We love dress rentals in Austin or Round Rock Texas!
Thank you to this very special couple and we hope to see you again when you have weddings to attend!

The Classy Concepts Team

Holiday Showroom Hours

Hello Everyone!

I wanted to let all of you know what our store hours will be this Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years so you can plan ahead. All of our brides and rental customers will be notified to make special arrangements for pick ups or returns, however, for all of you wanting to stop by... please make sure you make an appointment so we can better assist you!

Thanksgiving:
November 26th we will be open 10-3pm
November 27th (Thanksgiving Day) CLOSED

Christmas:
December 24th CLOSED
December 25th CLOSED
December 26th CLOSED
December 27th CLOSED
December 28th CLOSED
December 29th CLOSED

New Years:
December 31st We will be open 10-3pm
January 1st CLOSED

Basically, we will be open till 3pm the day before Thanksgiving and New Years Day.
Christmas, we will be closed from Christmas Eve till the Tuesday following our normall business hours. We are always closed on Sundays and Mondays so it makes it look like we will be closed a lot, but really... it is including the days we are normally closed so there is no confusion. :)

Happy shopping to all of you this season and I love the holidays- friends, family, food, fun, making new cherished memories... what's not to love! :)

I wish all of you the best in health and safety this holiday!
Sue

Babes in Toyland Fashion Show Sunday at Dell Diamond

Christina Underwood of Austin models an evening gown by Classy Concepts during the Babes in Toyland Style Show Sunday at Dell Diamond. The event was a fundraiser for charities supported by the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign and the Chaparral Women’s Club.

(Picture and caption found on http://www.rrleader.com/ The Round Rock Leader is Round Rock's area news paper.)

My good friend Lisa Copeland was the Master of Ceremonies for the " Babes in Toyland" style show held at Dell Diamond. She lead an amazing group of women who as a team organized a fundraiser for charities supported by the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign and the Chaparral Women's Club. Janet and I were able to work with each of the 16 models who came to our store for thier fittings and had a BLAST with all of them!

Many of the models came in during Halloween in costume which made it even more fun to get to know thier personalities. Our store is the only formal wear retailer in Central Texas that Rents Women's dresses and formals. Weddings are our specialty, but that is not all that we offer! As you can see from the picture above, we offer amazing prom and formal gowns for special occasions and semi-formals.

We had a blast at the fashion show this Sunday night and were excited to see this picture above on the front cover of today's paper. Thank you to all the women of the Round Rock Chapparal's! You ladies rock and we hope to see you at the next fundraiser! What a great cause you support!

Love,
Sue and Janet

VOTE!

Today is election day and I will be very curious to see how the true poll results end up.

There have been many past elections where the polls showed one thing and the results ended up another- so, I am hoping for the best in the 2008 election and asking that all of you go out and vote.

It is your civic duty and privileage as a US Citizen so get out there while you still can... time is ticking away!!!

Happy Halloween!

Janet, our assistant manager, is working with all of the models for our upcoming fashion show that we are sponsoring with the Round Rock Chapparals. The proceeds from the fashion show go to benefit the Round Rock YMCA. The theme for the show is "Babes in Toyland".

We are looking forward to this show which will be held on Sunday the 9th at 6pm. There will be lots of shopping, fun, music and great times! ... the best part, it all goes to benifit the kiddos at the YMCA.

Here is Janet on Halloween day pictured with two of the Chapp's models- they are dressed as characters from Scooby Doo. (I loved that cartoon!) Janet is dressed as a UT Cowgirl.

Hope all of you had a safe and fun Halloween.
Be sure to let us know if you have any questions about the fashion show. You can purchase tickets for $40.00 each through our store or we can put you in touch with the coordinators.

Our new prom line will be featured in the show as well as some of our past season gowns that we love as well! We are very happy to be sponsoring this fashion show and look forward to Sunday!