Posts Tagged ‘Dresses’

Morocco and Rhajastan

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Lavish, decadent and beautifully unrestrained is what I think of when I look at Amanda Wakeley’s bridal gowns. The photography is stunning. I picked my favorites from Amanda’s Morocco line :

Strapless dress with folded ribbon detailing on the bust cups and layered silk georgette skirt. {My fav!}

V-necked georgette dress, embellished with gunmetal chains {gun metal chains!-SEXY!}

Strapless silk satin, corseted dress with pleated waist detail and full skirt {The gown looks so creamy dreamy!}

From her Rahjastan line I picked this one:

Silk georgette halterneck dress with Cleopatra beading detail {absolutely a dream gown-seriously gorgeous!}

I am positive any woman would feel like a goddess in any one of Amanda Wakeley’s gowns. They are so beautiful there needs to be another word to call them besides gowns or dresses. Seriously, can you think of another word? Amanda also has a pretty swanky jewelry line, some killer shoes and much more! You must check out her website! www.AmandaWakeley.com

Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend and happy-happy Friday! TGIF!

” a tout a l ‘ heure “

-Stephanie

The award goes to….

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Tamara Catz! It’s not too early to plan for the summer wedding wardrobe. If you are having a destination wedding or if you are planning a wedding in the summer and want something brilliant to wear, you need to check out Tamara Catz’s collection. Oh, my! I love her entire line of wedding gowns. All of them are just so effortlessly sexy with her soft flowing fabrics and sculptered lines! SERIOUSLY! Gaze at these, I want to be in the photo in one of her dresses on the beach in Maui tooooooo!

AND the SHOES! I LOVE the shoes! so much!

Be sure to go to her website and do some shopping!  http://www.tamaracatz.com  

Thank you for reading my blog! If you need help planning an event or want to leave a comment, I’d love to hear from you!

xoxo,

 Stephanie

Wedding Gown of the day

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Satin fitted bustier bodice blends into layer upon lush layer of tulle in one of the divine gowns from Reem Acra’s Fall 2010 collection. Simply sassy! {via CaliforniaWeddingWave!} Click the picture to find more Reem Acra’s designs for 50-70% off via bridepower.com

Stephanie’s Superb Finds

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

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Photo credit to Lavenda Memory/Designer Sarah Seven

I am pretty brand new to this blogging world and I have been to so many sites and blogs, fanned the facebook and have twittered my way through so much lately, inspiration and excitement is literally bursting out of me! Its so amazing how many talented artists are out there, from photographers,(by the way if you want kick ass flawless photos for your wedding you really need to check out Lavenda Memory!) jewelers, wedding gown designers, shoe makers, DIY idea givers its just so frk’n awesome! I will do my best and keep up with it and bring “my finds” to you. This is truly what I love to do, dig through the Mary Poppins internet glam chest and show off what I have found, I am going to make this a regular thing (“my finds”) and try it on for size, for a bit and see how it goes. First I need a ice cream cone from baskin & robbins, I am feeling Mint chocolate chip. Ok, I’m back, I’m a fast ice cream eater. Here we go with all my fab finds. I have more of the lovely Sarah Seven to share also! I want you to see all her great great great dresses!

Purse Charm Mabellecherie

For a garden soire hand bag you will need this beauty, she is a limited addition from ma belle cherie. This midnight – XL clutch purse with a gemstone dangling charm is oh so excellent and bright colors are so very in for 2010 - I love the kisslock frame. Did I say the gemstone purse charm is removeable?! Who would want to remove it?! Not me, I LOVE it!

Jewel Mobile Mabellecherie

This Jewel Mobile from ma belle cherie is Silk Lined and a XL clutch purse to all your girly goodies with and adorable removable fabric flower. Perfect for spring. I love love love the red silk lining!

 Autumn Kiss Necklace

This MUST have Autumn kiss pendant necklace from tinatarnoff is a lovely treasure it will go with any outfit and is perfectly romatic. Wear it for your rehersal dinner or special date. Or be like me and want to wear it everyday!

Bold Cream Chiffon Flower Hair Clip

Bold cream and tenderly crafted chiffon hair clip by Nomsa.

Audrey LiveIn Style

Feathers are up’n coming in 2010 and LiveIn Style has the most beautiful feather head band pieces to choose from.

Stephanie LiveIn Style

Wouldn’t you know it – I love this black lace antique brass necklace to pieces! Not only does it share my name, its superb and would look smashing with any outfit, special occasion or otherwise, thanks to LiveIn Style!

Daniella(Ivory) LiveIn Style

Yes LiveIn Style, I do agree that if you are just looking to add that extra bit of style to everyday outfit , her piece Daniella would be dramatically lovely to wear with your ensemble.

Gabriela LiveIn Style

I am all about the small details that speak to me loudly! (hee hee) LiveIn Style has captured this with Gabriela! You can wear with this hair/head decoration with anything and feel pretty, this beautiful stunning hair piece made with sparkling Swarovski rhinestones and silver beads. An eye-catching design that sparkles everytime you move!

 

SarahSeven Robins Egg

Photo Credit Mihn Tran

My favorite dress from Sarah Seven! She brilliantly names all her dresses and gowns, this one is called the Robins Egg, its from her Spring 2009 line, but I think it needs to be brought into 2010! Robins Egg is a blue pleated silk at bodice to waist with pleated bottom. There are three layers to bottom the dress, each adding a bit of volume and a gold ribbon at the waist. I am inlove! By the way, don’t you just love the models glasses? did you notice her pearls?! So perfect!

 

 Sarah Seven designer http://www.sarahseven.com/Sarah_Seven/Welcome.html
 Lavenda Memory – Check out her blog too! http://lavendamemory.blogspot.com/  & http://lavendamemory.com/
Ma Belle Cherie -http://www.etsy.com/shop/mabellecherie - XL clutch purses
LiveIn Style –  http://www.etsy.com/shop/LiveInStyle for the feather head band/ lace & brass necklaces /Swarovski rhinestones head band
Nomsa’s Shop -  http://www.etsy.com/shop/Nomsa  for the Cream chiffon hair clip
Papercut Art By Tinatarnoff –  http://www.etsy.com/shop/tinatarnoff  for the Autmn kissing necklace

Alfred Angelo Coupon!

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Alfred Angelo is offering another coupon for 50% off.  Save some money!  Tip for shopping;  The fabric of your gown needs to be one of the factors in making it “the one”. Lightweight fabrics like chiffon are the best choice for warm-weather weddings. If your nuptials will be in wintery-weather consider heavier fabrics. Worried about a little weight gain? Pick a gown with a lace-up back. This is a gorgeous way to have a more forgiving and figure flattering dress. 

Alfred Angelo Coupon #2

Alfred Angelo Coupon #1

Silk Satin Rhinestones Crystal Beading

Coupon #2

 

 

 

 

  

Lace up Vs. Button up

Thursday, December 24th, 2009
Loving Lazaro!!

Loving Lazaro!!

Whats your choice? Buying “the” gown is probably the first thing a bride thinks about. Make sure you try on a few different styles so you know which looks best on you. Make an appointment before you  head out to try on wedding gowns, so that you have the sales associates undivided attention.

My husband said the only thing he wanted to have an opinion on when it came to my wedding gown, was he wanted it to be a  lace-up back. This was My Dress and I went to Charlottes. Another place to check out is the Wedding Resource Studio, Lori is a blast! A bride won’t feel like a true bride if she picks the wrong gown, take your time and enjoy the process! Take your mom and be sure to take pictures, if the gown studio will allow it. ;)

P.S.  I found a beautiful vintage gown (not the one in this pic) with a lace button-up back at Weddingbee .

P.P.S.  This is a neat website for wedding gowns under $500 and they will make any of their dresses in the type of closure that you want.

Loving Lazaro !

Loving Lazaro !

Wedding dress wednesday grace…

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Inspired

Todays post is about what kind of bride style you are.  Grace Kelly won an award once for epitomizing American beauty. She new exactly how to be gorgeous and remain timeless.

I have picked a few different gowns that were inspired by Grace Kelly’s wedding gown. They are not all the same, but share similar elements.

Maggie Sottero has to be one of the all time favorites. She has created a few different spins of the original look.

When you think of Grace, think, delicate  rose point lace, silk faille, silk tulle and seed pearls.

For your very own  Grace Kelly gown check out these locations for a inexpensive version. :)

Aphro Bridal / Light In The Box/ Pre-owned WeddingDress /Bravo Bride

Weathering The Winter

Monday, December 14th, 2009

I can’t believe how much is out there for winter weddings, I am so inspired!  How fun would it be to get professional pictures of a snowball fight at the reception… Winter weddings can be a wonderland of ice,  snow, clear sculptures and rich luxurious colors and fabrics.

Imagine snow covered mountain peaks rising majestically from fir tree covered foothills. Close your eyes and take a deep breathe in the crisp, pine scented air. That is what a winter wedding is all about! Think of a ski lodge in the distance with its welcoming real wood-burning fire, the winter sun sparkling off the crisp white snow and the sky as blue as can be.  Should a snow storm occur at a most in-opportune moment then a fire side wedding ceremony must be one of the most romantic.

If the evening weather suits why not set out a bonfire and take your wedding outside, at least for part of the time. (Make sure to serve a warm drink, check out my blog about Signature drinks). There can develop a great sense of camaraderie around a campfire, unlike any camping trip you have ever been on! A group song may even be called for!

When planning the wedding, it is important to take care of the skin through the winter wedding process – While planning the wedding and choosing the dress, the bride may want to spend some time in the sun if possible, or with the help of a sunless tan to ensure that she is not as white as the dress she is wearing. Through the winter months it is easy to become pale and pasty and therefore it is important to ensure that the skin is ready to perform through the entire wedding and can therefore make an impact on every guest that has arrived. Be sure to moisturize extremely well upwards of two weeks before the wedding to ensure that the skin is just right for the special day.

There are many choices to be made on the run up to your wedding day and the choice of time of year is just one of them. Each season has its own attractions to offer and winter is no different. If you decide on a winter wedding enjoy and have fun, let us help you bring out the seasons special qualities.

If you are having an outdoor wedding in the winter – Use outside patio heaters, fireplace, wood stoves, over hang heaters, hobo stoves, fire pits, heated tents. Party favors= hats, gloves and scarfs in assorted colors or the color scheme of the party to stay with the theme.

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Wedding Dress Wednesday “Short gowns”

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

She’s got legs! This weeks collection shows exquisite short wedding dresses. I picked these lovely gowns from the Platinum design line chosen by Priscilla of Boston. Why a Platinum gown? How about Vera Wang, Amsale, and Reem Acra, thats why… Trendy short bridal gowns are up and coming for the year 2010. They ensure a fashion forward look. Remember all gowns can be custom fit to your measurements. Show off those sexy ankles and those pretty shoes. Splash some shimmer lotion on those legs and show off! Your hubby will love it!

Strapless Silk Taffeta

Strapless Silk Taffeta

Organza strapless

Organza strapless

Strapless Silk Crepe

Strapless Silk Crepe

Silk Taffeta

Silk Taffeta

Chantilly Lace

Chantilly Lace

Crystal & Pearl Embellished Silk Satin

Crystal & Pearl Embellished Silk Satin