Designer Dresses for Less
Hugh Parker has contributed a great article on how to get some popular designer weddings dresses as worn by the stars in celebrity weddings for less.
Read the article here.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Knee-knocking wedding gowns.
As you scan the gown from the top, you feel a thrill of excitment, and a tingle of awe at the tailored bodice, embroidered trim, satin waistband, flaring tulle and then SUDDENLY...
...the dress is sucked in and trussed up around knee level in a jarring manner that I hope doesn't become the signature look for Autumn 2008. I would hate to see brides throughout 2009 forced into hobbling down the aisle, geisha-esque, in this restricting style. As if trying not to trip up in your shoes wasn't bad enough! These dresses are an exageration of the Trumpet or Mermaid style wedding gown, which is a close fitting, silhouette dress than flares out slightly towards the bottom of the skirt. Trumpet dresses are destined to be hot favourites for 2009 weddings. 
These new variations, however, take the design to the extreme, and give the impression that a perfectly good gowns has been forced into the style, as an afterthought, rather than designed that way from the start. Still, with so many fabulous creations on the runways this year, I think I will forgive them a few eccentricities!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
The Knot Top 50 Dresses for Autumn 2008
One of the best resources for a bride, The Knot as offered it's top 50 dresses of designers' latest collections. Here are my top 10 favourites from their list. :)
The Knot is an American site, and I find it interesting that none of these dresses show the same Greco-Roman influences that have been so prevalent in the European designer collections.
Dresses chosen are by:
1. Carolina Herrera - I love the detail and unusual patterns in this dress.
2. Monique Lhuillier - I love the rich lace texture
3. Amsale - a simple strapless number with romantic flower motif
4. Anne Barge - an oh-so-sophisticated black and white number
5. Platinum for Priscilla of Boston - this sparkling dress takes assymetry to the max
6. Kirstie Kelly for Disney's Fairytale Weddings - Disney's wedding franchise has become a bit of a guilty pleasure for me recently. More on Disney weddings later!
7. Jim Hjelm - slight ruching, contrasting fabrics, and flower detail add interest to this beautiful dress from one of my favourite designers.
8. Christos - A classic ballgown
9. Vineyard Collection - if floaty is your thing, you will love this beaded halterneck gown.
10. Ines de Santo - another ballgown style dress with ribbon detail and flowers on the bodice.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
New look for Boda Boutique
Boda Boutique online shop supplies wedding favours
and accessories to brides getting married anywhere in Europe. They have just changed their online shop, and although it is not completely re-launched yet, you can get a sneek peak at their new look at the link below.http://bodaboutique.webasyst.net/shop/
They have a nice range of bridal garters, from traditional to contemporary.
If you make a purchase, enter the code: TWG010808 at checkout for a special Wedding Fashion Files discount!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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Sample post to show that I own this website.
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Saturday, July 12, 2008
Love it, Hate it
I was browsing the Nordstrom bridalwear section of their site today, and felt compelled to share my findings. What a mixed bag of styles! I say that in the best possible way, as I adore seeing greater variety in wedding dress shops, and love it when a brides steps away from the cookie-cutter while ballgown to choose something that reflects her own sense of style. That said, I did find a few that made me blow my fashion police whistle.
Loving...
The textile flowers give this dress an Agatha Ruiz feel without her over-the-top colours.
This simple sheath dress has a lace overlay and a subtle train, giving you an authentic but understated wedding gown look.
Hating...
This dress is just too fussy, with gathered folds of fabric, lace peeking out of the bust area as if a bra is trying to escape and a tacky sheen to the fabric.
Going to your wedding as Cleopatra? Really??.
Girls, I implore you, please don't get married in a nightgown!
Visit Nordstrom.com to see all wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, mother-of-the-bride fashions, and accessories.
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Friday, July 11, 2008
Fashion notes from a Sevilla wedding.
The Wedding Guide Real Life Bride Sarah got married at the end of April and has some beautiful images. I love the vibrant combination of red on white, and I think her daring really paid off to create a beautiful look that really shows her sense of fun. An authentic mantón (Spanish) shawl adds a real Sevilla feel to the overall look.
Her satin and lace dress was by Liv Harris, available from Bride Power and she got creative and added her own touch with an ivory satin ribbon fastened with a decorative brooch, and the swapped in a red satin sash for the evening.
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