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Saks Fifth Avenue at Utica Square will host a Prom Dresses 2011 providing demonstrations on all the latest summer colors from Chanel, Laura Mercier and Bobbi Brown. Then, the doors open for the swap, which will also include new merchandise acquired from an out-of-town fashion market, Rippy said. Local style consultant Cari Lyons will review summer must-haves, and talent from Ethan Monroe Salon will be there offering two-for-one feather hair extensions. By the way, those who bring in more Cocktail Dresses the minimum three items to swap will be entered into a drawing to be paired up with a stylist for some personal swapping help. For $40 general admission, you get to take home three "once-loved" clothing items. For Floor Length Strapless Waterfall Dress attendees receive carte blanche to take home everything they can carry from what's left at the end of the swap. Remaining items will be donated to Domestic Violence Intervention Services and Dress for Success. A portion of the proceeds go to Women in Recovery, which is a branch of Family and Children's Services.At 11 a.m., the store will feature a fashion presentation of the Floral One Shoulder Backless Slit Long Prom Dress fall collection of Ralph Lauren Black Label, joined by wardrobe specialists from the line. Then, from noon to 5 p.m., the store will host a trunk show. A silent auction item during the event is a tour of the Ralph Lauren showroom in New York, Steve Aberson said. Tickets to the presentation are $50 each, with 100 percent of proceeds and a portion of special orders made during the trunk show going to Tulsa CARES.Kate Middleton's wedding dress is probably out of reach for most brides-to-be. Enter JS Collections, which promptly replicated the new duchess' wedding gown with a price tag less than $1,000.