There are so many words to describe a gown by Mikaella wedding gown:  lush, ethereal, and elegant.  Each wedding dress has its own story, that enhances every curve and feminine aura. 

With a gorgeous assortment of gowns, veils and boleros, Mikaella appeals to the bride who wants a classic design that is high on style and  personality.

Check out more of the gorgeous designs at the Mikaella website and check out their upcoming event calendar!

Home to great lines like Lela Rose, Alfred Sung, Dessy Collection:  Vivian Diamond, and After Six, the Dessy Group has bridesmaid dresses for every type of wedding style:  luxe, relaxed formal, and elegant casual. 

Love this stylish black strapless pleated gown, with matte satin waistband and pleated bodice.  So very classic, it would make a perfect wardrobe addition for evening parties and events.

This timeless gown is perfect for an Old Hollywood wedding is shown in ivory with black waistband. 

Slightly less formal, but still stylish, this tea-length dress in chiffon has V-neck, with matte satin trim at neck and natural waist.  Shown in celadon and espresso

This sleek gown is so red carpet worthy.  Its ivory ruched bodice and seamless black skirt scream ultra formal for your black or white tie reception.

This tea length bridesmaid dress show in merlot with a mint accented waistband is perfect for a garden wedding and outdoor reception. 

Other favorites:

Journey over to  The Dessy Group’s website to see more gorgeous gowns from a few of the most talented designers and even play styleboard creator with Pantone  colors to share with your bridal party and vendors and even purchase a swatchcard to find your colors. 

It’s no secret how much we adore Priscilla of Boston, so we are very excited about their new social media contest “How Does Priscilla of Boston Inspire You?”.  If you love Priscilla of Boston’s gorgeous gowns, simply create a collage or inspiration board of your favorite dress and upload it to enter.  Share your personal photos of you and your fiancé or family and friends, favorite vacation spots, career or decadent food and drink–show the world your fabulousness!  You are a luxeling, so we expect nothing less!

One lucky winner could receive a luxury trip for two to NYC for Priscilla of Boston’s exclusive fashion show during April 2010 Bridal Fashion Week, a private appointment with an expert bridal consultant at Priscilla of Boston NYC Salon, a Priscilla of Boston dress of your choice and much, much more!  Prizes will also be given to one runner up winner and to one most viral winner.

Ready to enter?  Great.  Head on over and get inspired by Priscilla of Boston!

If you enter, let us know so that we can support your submission!

Cymbeline creates gorgeous wedding gowns for brides who want something that is high in fashion and high in personality.  Formed by three talented sisters in Nemours, France,  their designs are flawless and fabulous. 

This dress is ridiculously fabulous.  It makes instant impact—the long sting of champagne pearls compliments the lace appliqué dress, but also adds personality. 

Love this dress—it is so delicate and perfect for those looking for something simple and classic.  Would be phenomenal for garden weddings.I

Perfect as a reception dress or for those fashion forward brides

I love that her hair is pulled back in this shot—it doesn’t compete with her dress but also shows off her beautiful features and lines of the dress.

Love this flamenco/Can-Can inspired dress is gorgeous—the ruffles, the fabric, the lines…everything!

This dress is so delicate and feminine.  love the pink shoes for dimension and personality

If you are in love with Cymbeline as much as I am, be sure to visit their website where you can see more their gorgeous dresses and get updates on upcoming trunk shows.  You can also become a fan on Facebook, too!

There is absolutely no need for your fabulousness to end on your wedding day.  This week’s Fashion Monday, we’re checking out the 2009 Zimmerman Resort Collection.  It’s sleek, sexy and colorful—just what you need when you are in one of the most beautiful places in the world for your honeymoon.  Simone and Nicky Zimmerman out did themselves with their stellar presentation and gorgeous line!  Here are a few images from the look book:

If you love these, you must also check out the NYC presentation of the collection on the rooftop of the Empire Hotel courtesy of FabSugar.  Their RTW is also to die for!

In doing some research, I stumbled into the Priscilla of Boston experience.  I say experience, because the site is not the run-of-the-mill bridal designer site.  It is fun, interactive and reflective of the upscale brand, while introducing you to some of the new modern, sexy, yet still elegant lines.  The site seeks to make your acquaintance with everything that Priscilla of Boston can offer:  wedding gowns, dresses for your bridal party…right down to a little black dress.  Additionally, you can view previous runway shows, meet the designers as well as get info on attending some of the trunk shows and other events.

I loved that each time you click on a dress to see it in greater detail, you are surprised to see not just a picture, but a video of a model walking in the dress down the runway.  Perfect!  This helps tremendously to see how a fabric moves, interacts with a body, as well as how the lines can complement or disgrace the model.

Here are some gorgeous features from each line:

Priscilla—the classic line

Melissa Sweet—the feminine, fashion forward whimsical line

Platinum—the opulent, luxurious line

Vineyard—The sophisticated, of-the-moment line

Reverie—non-traditional, unique-sense-of-style line

Jewel—The glamorous line for modern brides

Enjoy!

One of the hottest trends in fashion right now is (and has been) ruching.  Ruching is the ruffle or pleat in fine fabric—once used only on collars and trimming, ruching has made impact on bodices, waists and other lines within a dress.  Ruching actually makes you look slimmer, which great within itself, but also adds unique lines to your gown’s overall design. 

All wedding gowns by  Romona Keveza; see more at  Brides.com

For the past few weeks, we’ve been featuring some of the best bridal designers and their new looks for the upcoming season.  Far be it from us to leave Mr. Fabuluxe out of all the fun.  Whenever Captain America and I go out or plan trips, it is always so much fun (and sometimes tiring, because trust me, honey, he can outshop me sometimes) to go with him to select his accessories or see him getting fitted.  I completely love how he will pick up something and say “This will bring out the [color] in the [article of clothing]”.  I know.  It’s all types of awesome.

So, I think of him as I write this post—his acute attention to detail and love of sophisticated style that every gentleman should have on his wedding day—no matter what his personality is.  There are so many ways to add some really luxurious details to your man’s look on the big day.  As long as he is not wearing an “extra medium” , I think we’ve pretty much have it easy.

Cufflinks from the David Yurman Collection

Watches by Omega and Emporio Armani

Of course I had to share this beauty by Audemars Piguet, if not for anything else but  admiration purposes alone.  This bezel and bracelet boasts 456 baguette cut diamonds.  Ahem.  That’s 47.45 carats…in case you were wondering.  (I know, I caught the vapors, too!)

Shoes by Gucci, Kenneth Cole and DKNY

Do something special, too—something that will make him think of you as he gets dressed,  For example, even if he rents his tuxedo, have his dress shirt personalized with your monogram or soon to be initials.  You could even pick out (together, of course!) a special cologne for the wedding day.  Something you will find irresistible and alluring on him that he can only  wear on your wedding day.   Of course by now, you know your man’s likes and dislikes, so go through the extra effort to make sure that the groom feels special, confident and gorgeous on your wedding day.

I simply adore the gowns of Pepe Botella!  I love the lush skirts, adorned bodices and very clean lines. 

The gowns are the creation of Lucía Botella, Pepe Botella’s daughter.  What I love about the Spanish designer’s gowns is that with her gowns, she makes you feel that it is perfectly fine to be adored, desired, fashionable, classic, or demure on your wedding day. She captures the many emotions that a woman would feel or want to feel on her wedding day and adds a touch of fabulous to take it to the next level.  Viewing the different lines: Mediterranean, the Love Songs Bridal Book DUE, and other Party Books, you begin to look at her gowns as works of art than “mere” unioccasion wedding gowns. 

I am completely loving the new collection from Reva Mivasagar.  The designs are so light and soft, but  detailed enough to make impact.  His designs are described as “unique and cosmopolitan” that “symbolizes the individuality of the modern woman”.  It’s not too frilly,but can be if you need it to be.  It’s not too modern, but has feminine lines to add lush curves and touches that every woman wants to feel on her wedding day.  Feast your eyes on these gorgeous designs photographed by Mike Colon.

viva	aloha (super sexy for a destination wedding!)	printemps
	jardin
	posh	opera
	allegra	diamond

Be sure to check out some of the beauties from the full collection:

Caribou
belle  du jour

Totally in love with Reva?  Find your nearest location and be sure to acquaint yourself with the salon policy. 

Happy shopping!