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Tag: "gowns"

The bridal look for less

Posted by on August 22, 2011 · 4 Comments 

After hours of research, I hope to convince you that you can pull off your favorite coveted designer bridal look for less. The crumby economy and lucrative wedding expenses have definitely added extra wedding debt and tighter budgets for the bride or whoever is footing the bill.

Remember, it pays to be resourceful…

Let me show you how to walk down the aisle in your favorite runway look without resorting to those cheap “designer inspired” knockoffs made in China and/or found on ebay (I have heard way too many horror stories).

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1. Vera Wang Diana dress- $8,000 | “Chelsea” dress by Wtoo  -$1,200

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3. Badgley Mischka Bride- $4,500 | Dress from frenchnovelty.com - $640

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4. Monique Lhuillier “Sunday Rose” dress- $10,000 | Dress from Missesdressy.com -$850

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5.  Monique Lhuillier “Magical” dress- $8,000 | Wtoo gown ”Lilli” corset and skirt- $1,000

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6. Amsale Penelope Dress- over $5,000 (the Knot)| ABS Rosette Dress- $412 (Bloomingdales sale)

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7. Vera Wang “Farrah” gown- $6,000  | Mignon dress from Macktak Mart.com - $506

8. Jenny Lee Bridal gown style #1117-over $5,000 (the Knot) | BCBG Wedding Dress- $298

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Spring 2012-fabulous bridal gowns

Posted by on May 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Future brides can look forward to trying on some sweet new wedding gowns spotted on the catwalk.

Here’s my (long overdue) Spring 2012 Bridal Runway Round-up…(in no particular order). I had too many favorites so it was tough to narrow down the list to nine.

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Pictured Gowns:

  1. Reem Acra- glamorous sparkled embellishments under romantic layers of sheer and flowing fabrics and slightly more transparent short sleeves. I’m loving the illusion bodice with the see through a-line structure.   Now, that’s a gown your guests are going to want to see up close and personal.
  2. Monique Lhuillier- Another stunning and detailed Monique Lhuillier design that’s consistent with her beautiful, feminine aesthetic. I think the blush color adds some more romance but the gown is also available in white.
  3. Carolina Herrera- This dress is classic, elegant and simply marvelous, darling.  Herrera certainly knows elegance and this lace mermaid gown is proof of that.  How Sophisticated and timeless!
  4. Christos- Loving the infusion of the most popular silhouette with extra special and unique ribbon style adornment to add the wow factor.  The detailing is unlike the other patterns seen on the bridal runway this season.
  5. Carolina Herrera- Again, upscale elegance is the name of the game.  This dress is simply a work of art and the more I look at it, the more I like it.  A ballgown style that’s tailored and painted to perfection.
  6. Oscar De La Renta- A silver metallic shimmer top with layers upon layers of soft and angelic fabric folds.  All eyes on the bride-this gown is full of glam!
  7. Monique Lhuillier- You can easily spot the designer’s creations as she knows just how to flatter a woman’s body.  This dress celebrates femininity with it’s impeccable floral details.
  8. Ines Di Santo- The go to designer for showstopping ballgowns, gives us a sexy and stand out number that will make the grooms jaw drop.  It’s a ballgown that manages to show off a gorgeous body.
  9. Ines Di Santo- Another beautiful designer gown that stood out in a collection with lots of ballgowns.  The clean lines and polished look of this dress is modern, sophisticated with a beautiful touch of glitz and glam. Very Parisian Chic!

More fabulous favorites from other bridal bloggers:

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Dressing Wedding Tables

Posted by on March 3, 2011 · 7 Comments 

You know that the bride has infused her wedding with personal style when the table linens resemble her wedding dress.

Long gone are the days of the standard, stiff white or ivory tablecloths.  HOORAY!
If it makes sense to choose your wedding gown before picking your jewelry, then why not approach your reception tables this way?
I hope my examples inspire you:

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chiffon wedding linens and dresses

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Photo/Inspiration credits:

  1. Feathers- Wildflower Linen, Oscar de La Renta gown
  2. Lush Fabric Roses- dress by Amsale, Table image from Joy Marie Photo
  3. Feminine Flowers- dress by Watters, Table linens by Nuage Designs
  4. Chiffon- Chair by Wedding Linens Direct, Jenny Packham dress, Oscar de la Renta (Fall 2011) gown
  5. Draped (part one)- ARTSTAR by Laura Stone photography, Nicole Miller gown via Wedding Inspirasi
  6. Draped (part two)- Valentino event photo, Reverie by Melissa Sweet dress
  7. Blush layers/ruffles- Wildflower Linens, Dress from i-weddingdresses.com
  8. Lace- Gown by Jim Hjelm, La Tavola linens, photo by Simply Bloom

NOTE: I highly recommend you read my previous post about chair covers!  It’s one of the best tips I can offer a bride to be.

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Wedding dresses under $1,000

Posted by on February 27, 2011 · 2 Comments 

Not every bride can dish out thousands of dollars for a designer wedding gown.  Many well known bridal boutiques, such as Kleinfeld Manhattan, have gowns starting at $1,600.

Budget savvy brides, do not get discouraged.

Your perfect (and affordable) dress is out there and I have done some of the digging for you.  The following chic wedding gowns are all priced below $1,000…

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  1. $850- Grecian style gown by Love, Yu from edressme.com
  2. $248- Bari Jay gown from TJ Formal
  3. $538- Grecian 1 shoulder, draped dress by Mignon at E Dress Me
  4. $650- Dress by Alyce Designs from E Dress Me
  5. $750- Love, Yu gown from E Dress Me
  6. $288- Bari Jay gown from TJ Formal
  7. $575- Dere Kiang dress from TJ Formal
  8. $658- Mignon Dress from E Dress Me
  9. $478- Mignon Dress from E Dress Me

 

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  1. $478- Mignon Dress from E Dress Me
  2. $578- Mignon Dress from E Dress Me
  3. $750- Rose Petal Dress from Ann Taylor
  4. $678- Mignon Dress from E Dress Me
  5. $350- Mori Lee Voyage dress from TJ Formal
  6. $340- Sue Wong dress from Bloomingdales
  7. $900- Casablanca dress from TJ Formal
  8. $628- Sue Wong Dress from Bloomingdales
  9. $495- ABS by Allen Schwartz one shoulder dress from Bloomingdales

Note: some dress styles have limited quantities and may only be available in certain sizes.

Also, consider finding  a once worn, designer gown for a bargain price at the following sites:

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Glam sheath dresses

Posted by on October 23, 2010 · 2 Comments 

Designers are often known for mastering a specific silhouette or gown style.   For example, you say “mermaid,” I think Lazaro,  or you say “vintage glam” and I think Jenny Packham.  However, fashion week reminds me that designers often add curve balls that can attract brides who assume their bridal style is different from the designer’s aesthetics.

Case and point: The Spring 2009 collection from Anna Maier/ Ulla-Maija Couture.

A few key elements immediately pop in my head when I think of this designer: duchess satin, architectural folds, clean draping, and classic elegance.  Almost all the other gowns fit my expectations, until I saw this glitzy number (below)

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Ulla-Maija couture dress featured on the Knot

Obviously, it didn’t fit the mold but it definitely stood out!

Many designer’s at NYC Bridal Fashion Week (which ended today) added spice and variety to their new collections.  They  incorporated stylish trends like short wedding styles, light and airy fabrics, and glamorous sheath style wedding gowns into their lines. Check out some of the unique and sexy sheaths I spotted from across the board:

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Future brides, I am envious of the gorgeous gowns you will soon be able to try on.  Don’t be afraid to try on different designers or styles you haven’t cut out of a magazine.  You may be pleasantly surprised!

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Red Carpet Bridal Gowns

Posted by on September 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Every red carpet event, I suffer from severe celebrity envy.  It’s not the fame and screaming fans that gets me, it’s the glamorous fashion.  Who else has an excuse to wear the most exquisite designer wedding dresses straight off the runway, on a regular basis?

Typically, we “commoners” only have one gown and one day to live out this fantasy and it comes with a high price tag.

But every season, designers seduce me with their latest breathtaking bridal designs, then leave me completely heart broken when I watch them on another woman (some beautiful celebrity) at an awards show, gala, movie premiere and so on.

It’s hard to narrow down the list but I did my best.
Here are some of my most coveted celebrity wedding style gowns that hit the red carpet in perfect form:

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Pictures courtesy of Getty Images

LEFT TO RIGHT:  Olivia Wilde in Reem Acra at the 2008 Emmy Awards | Penelope Cruz in Pierre Balmain at the Oscars 2009 | Miley Cyrus in Jenny Packham at 2010 Oscars | Marisa Tomei wearing Versace at the 2009 Oscars | Eva Mendes in Dior at the 2009 Golden Globes | Penelope Cruz in Atelier Versace at the  2008 Oscars | Evan Rachel Wood in Elie Saab at 2009 Oscars  | Cameron Diaz in Dior by John Galliano at the 2008 Oscars | Anne Hathaway in Giorgio Armani Prive at 2009 Oscars

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Strap-on!

Posted by on February 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Strapless wedding gowns have always been the top-selling and most abundant dresses in the bridal market.  However, many designers have gotten more creative in 2010-beyond the asymmetric, one shoulder style dress.  See examples below from designers; Monique Lhuillier, Priscilla of Boston, Enzoani, Reem Acra, Angel Sanchez and Jennifer Salzman.2010 wedding dresses with straps

Celebrities like Katie Holmes and Ivanka Trump have opted to wear non strapless dresses to their ultra-chic weddings. Have they been inspiring modern brides to follow?

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From dress to sketch

Posted by on August 13, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Once you’ve found your groom, finding the perfect wedding dress is your next conquest to find “the one.”
Wearing it should feel like the designer sketched out every gown detail with you on the brain- like they often do for celebrities.
Check out the Sketch to Dress feature on Brides.com for examples…


Dresses above are by Lela Rose (left) and Monique Lhuillier (right)
Chic illustrations like these are precious works of art that should and can be yours!
Check out these 3 fabulous options:
http://www.aboutthedress.com
Order your custom illustration from fashion artist Jennifer Angilello. The cost is $425, which includes the 11″x14″ illustration, double matted and framed. Sales tax and shipping (if applicable) are additional. Her drawings also feature you as part of the illustration.
See examples below:

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8 1/2 X 11 to 9 X 12 sketches of dresses in white or ivory. The artist can enhance the beading, lace, tint of color using paint, pens, or other tools. Sketches start at $100 and you can add on extras like thank you cards with your dress illustration.

sketches by MeganHamilton on etsy
Affordably priced at $65! You get: A 11″ x 13 1/2″ stylized sketch in black pen of your gown on acid free heavy weight Bristol paper. White or ivory dress color and can add a hint of color if your dress design includes such an element.
Megan can include your names and wedding date and the sketch will be presented in a black folder with a template for you to cut swatches to include with your sketch (optional fabric swatch inclusion). What a bargain!

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