Dresses and Fashion
The Stunning Spring 2014 Theia White Collection
Often it’s the little things that make biggest difference and the Spring 2014 Theia White Collection is no exception. Designer Don O’Neill stuck with classic, even slightly retro, dress silhouettes but embellished his designs with stunning modern details like neon ribbons, geometric textured fabrics and floral embroidery. The collection hit a few of the season’s biggest Pinterest worthy trends: ombre, blush gowns, beaded and floral embroidery, and inventive placement of...
Fairy Tale Wedding Gowns by Oscar de la Renta, Spring 2014
Knowing that the wedding day is an occasion that “Every woman dreams of...", Oscar de la Renta always goes the extra mile to create beautiful bridal gowns beyond worthy of the white aisle. Oscar kicked off his Spring 2014 show with a bang, sending out a dreamy tulle confection scattered with powder blue and pearly white floral appliqués and shimmery silver embroidery (below). The finale wedding dress (scroll to the bottom to see it) was just as spectacular, a pale pink strapless...
Stalking the Bridal Look Books: Rosa Clara
I was researching a post on Point d'esprit when I ran across Spanish designer, Rosa Clara's latest. Not that I haven't seen these pieces from her newest bridal collection--they're burning up the boards over on Pinterest like wild fire. It's when I stop and really look at these creations I have to admit, simplicity done right carries real impact. She's used just the right fabrics so each piece molds to the body like a fine sculpture. Using mostly optical whites, Rosa Clara is a...
First Look! Beautiful New Wedding Dresses by Elie Saab
I DIE over Elie Saab and his unbelievably beautiful wedding gowns and eveningwear. So when I popped open Facebook this morning, and saw that Pronovias had posted photos from the 2014 Elie by Elie Saab bridal runway presentation, I knew I had to share! If you're into the sleeves trend, and love touches of sheer and romantic embellishments, then these Elie Saab stunners are sure to steal your heart. Personally, I'd walk the white aisle in just about any of these dresses, but the style...
18 Exquisite Gowns from Marchesa Bridal Spring 2014
One of my biggest treats this bridal market season was attending the Marchesa runway show for the first time. I looooove Marchesa's dreamy bridal confections, and have serious girl crushes on the ladies behind the brand, Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig. For Spring 2014, Marchesa delivers romantic airy gowns fit for a princess, featuring figure-flattering corsets and cascading layers of tulle. There are ball gowns perfect for traditional I Do's, drop-waist mermaids for glamorous...
Top 7 Reasons to Go Platinum
When you think about the love you share with your groom, how would you describe it? Do words like rare, pure, everlasting, strong, resilient, and enduring come to mind? Hopefully they do! And since your wedding bands are a symbol of your everlasting love, we think enduring platinum (the strongest metal around) is the only way to go. Sure, a platinum band may cost you more, but it is well worth it as platinum is unique in so many ways. The investment you make up front will pay off in...
Spring 2014 Bridal Stunners by Angel Sanchez
Once upon a time, Angel Sanchez was an architect. Hard to believe considering the breathtaking bridal gowns he's known for today! Sanchez's Spring 2014 wedding dress collection is out-of-this-world gorgeous, featuring 17 bridal stunners that are sure to make you swoon. Pairing contemporary silhouettes with details that showcase his architectural skills (think sheer paneling and cut-outs, structured crumb-catcher necklines), each and every Angel Sanchez dress is a true work of art....
12 Timeless Wedding Dresses New from Anne Barge
As always Anne Barge keeps it classy for Spring 2014 bridal, with ladylike silhouettes and beautiful beaded touches that will never go out of style. The collection includes twelve simply stunning wedding gowns, but the dreamy Acacia number below is probably my favorite... I'm over the moon for the cascading ruffles of silk organza, and that divine pearl-encrusted lace corset top! Now that you've seen my favorite new creation by The Anne Barge, check out the rest of the...
15 Sparkly Dresses for Wedding Guests
I recently attended my future brother-in-law's wedding at The Drake in Chicago, and chose a gold one-shoulder David Meister gown for the elegant Black Tie affair. Everyone seemed to love it, and I was surprised to be the only female guest wearing gold. If you have a wedding coming up and want to stand out in the crowd, I say metallics are the only way to go! Here are 15 sparkly options I absolutely love... Which one of these shimmery, glimmery stunners do you love...
5 Bridal Designers On-Trend for Jazz Age Fashion
The Great Gatsby premieres today and oh what a costume fest it will be, especially for brides contemplating sheath and evening gown silhouettes. The fusion of Art Deco/Gatsby/Jazz Age that designers are incorporating into their collections boils down to a stew of the creme de la creme of early 20th Century fashion. First talent that comes to mind of course is Claire Pettibone, a woman who's earned a niche all her own in this industry of white lace and satin. While her gowns...
Edgy Sophistication from Vera Wang Spring 2014 Bridal
Vera Wang is never shy about pushing the envelope with her bridal designs. And each and every season she surprises us. Whether it's an all-red wedding dress collection, or models made up like the walking dead, you can always count on this designer to go against the grain of traditional bridal fashion. For Spring 2014 she did not disappoint, focusing on a chic black-and-white color palette and more minimalist designs. Dramatic and avant-garde details, like opera-length gloves,...
15 Beautiful New Wedding Dresses by Lazaro
Every season I look forward to what designer Lazaro Perez of JLM Couture will send down the runway for his namesake bridal collection. And Fall 2013 was full of delightful surprises! Lazaro delivers the perfect mix of glamour and romance, with wedding gowns featuring opulent beading, stunning statement backs and sleeves, and impeccably tailored lace and layers of whimsical tulle. Of the 15 gorgeous gowns in Lazaro's new Fall 2013 collection, there are several styles that I'd be...
The Best of NY Bridal Markets, Spring / Summer 2014
If you just happen to be wondering what I'm seeing that's good out at market this year--here's where my eyeballs landed. For me, there's one word to describe spring/summer 2014: 'easy going'. Designers are finally getting away from dresses that have everything including the kitchen sink thrown in--ruffles, lacey boned bodices with more ruffles and huge trains following. I'm looking at 2014 and seeing dresses by Vera Wang, Carolina Hererra and Romona Keveza that seem organic--as if...
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