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Fashion Monday: Pose

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There will be many picture worthy events during your engagement– from your engagement party, engagement shoot, rehearsal, welcome party, post wedding brunch, and probably a zillion more in between! Pose helps you look abfab for all of them. Directly from your phone or tablet, you can check out the top trends as worn by other users as well as checking out our personal favorite What to Wear With…., where top trendsetters show how you how to rock the latest trends with items right from your own closet! You also receive the inspiration from products from the hottest designers, too. What’s even better is that you can see from fellow members where they’ve made awesome scores– either at specialty shops, brand name stores and more, so that you can get in on the good stuff too!

Wedding Planning Advice

 

 

  • • Nail Art has become a new obsession of mine.  I love getting inspired with new colors and designs
  • • Hashtag searches make it super easy to customize and personalize searches
  • • Search by trend/style: office wear, featured collections, and more!

 

Get on over to Pose, follow me and set up your account! Come back and let me know your Name/Link so that I can follow you, too!

Fashion Monday: Wedding Weekend Must-Haves

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Your wedding weekend is your opportunity to be picture perfect throughout many events during your wedding weekend, so clearly, your shopping sprees are justified. Here are some great options that will look great at rehearsals, welcome parties, brunches and other get togethers for your wedding.

1. Virgins Saints & Angels Reflections Earrings, $163 www.vsadesigns.com
2. Lavish by Tricia Milaneze Necklace, $247.50 www.triciamilaneze.com
3. La Mer Collections Rose Gold Metallic Triple Wrap Watch, $92 www.lamercollections.com
4. Inge Christopher Enoshima Minaudiere, $180 www.ingechristopher.com
5. CHROMATICgallerie Pump, $88 www.chromaticgallerie.com
6. Lavish by Tricia Milaneze Earrings, $90 www.triciamilaneze.com
7. Anthem Wares Benoit Missolin White Straw Hat, $265 www.anthemwares.com
8. Whiting & Davis Heidi Clutch, $170 www.whitinganddavisbags.com
9. 8 Other Reasons Sweet Candy $34.95
10. J Shoes Laurel, $175 www.shopjshoes.com

Fashion Monday: St. Pucchi

Keeping with the new trends and inspirations that have come to the bridal fashion houses for the upcoming seasons is the new line from St. Pucchi.  I adore St. Pucchi, because with all of their gowns, no matter the season, they are inspired, other-worldly, and yet appear to be classic and modern at the same time.  This next season is no different:

The latest collection inspired by designer Rani Totman’s  roots in Thailand,  regenerates true romance. A focus on texture and lace gives this collection an angelic and romantic feel. The collection consists of elegant form fitting gowns that have become extremely popular with the St. Pucchi bride along with tiered skirts, fit and flare as well as a few traditional ball gowns, some with exaggerated trains. Along with the staple strapless choices in the collection, Rani has designed a versatile selection of cap, strap and long sleeve gowns.

The collection also offers short, flirty gowns to complement the line– perfect for the rehearsal dinner or impromptu dress change for late night celebrating during the reception.

 

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Fashion Monday: Perfect Rehearsal Dinner Dress by Laundry

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As I was thumbing through the Summer lookbook for Laundry, I fell in love with the summer dresses! I thought they would be perfect for the St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island wedding rehearsal dinner parties here in our area.  Our weather is inviting all year round, so they are totally reflective of the occasion– chic with the right touch of formal, while still adding a bit of personality.

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For more great looks, visit the Laundry site to get inspired!

Fashion Monday: Sneak Peek into RIVINI 2014

Rita Vinieris has to be one of my favorite designers for her creativity and passion she pours into every gown.  They are so realistic, but also add a touch of fantasy that makes any woman feel like a million dollars.  As Bridal Week ramps up, Rita has created the Return to Paradise–  a theme of this season’s collection inspired by one of our favorite places– the Riviera Maya.  Rita said:

“I was inspired by my recent Holiday to the Riviera Maya and a walk I had taken with my family on the beach.

We found so many wonderful seashells of the most incredible shades of coral, sand and mother of pearl.
These beautiful souvenirs have graced the corner of my deck, reminding me everyday of the sunlight on my face and the warmth I felt being surrounded by the ones I love.
It is that feeling I wish to share with brides wearing my collection.”

Here are the sketches of Rita’s inspiration. I cannot wait to see them in person!

 

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Fashion Monday: Jenny Yoo Gown Giveaway

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Art of Imagination, Chicago’s leading source for creative yet functional weddings and event design, is hosting a Bridal Gown Giveaway!

To reward all you creative, imaginative brides, Art of Imagination has partnered with the Jenny Yoo Collection, the Left Bank Jewelry and Crowne Plaza Hotel in this Bridal Gown Giveaway!

All you have to do is tell us: How are you bringing creativity and imagination to your wedding day?

To be considered, you must enter yourself on the website, share your story and include an image of you & your fiancé. The top five most creative entries showcasing their ideas will be selected by the Creative Team at Art of Imagination and posted to their website. To find the winner, it will be up to the finalists to gather votes from friends and family.

On Thursday, April 4th, Art of Imagination will be throwing a fabulous Announcement Party at their creative offices, where the five finalists will bring their fiancés and up to four guests to enjoy bites and champagne. The winner will be announced and one lucky bride will win the luxurious, couture Jenny Yoo gown valued at $3,000! All contestants will be winners that night with additional prizes furnished by the sponsors!

Here are just a few of the gorgeous wedding dresses from Jenny Yoo:

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Good luck to all who enter!

Fashion Monday: Donna Morgan Bridesmaids

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Just because it’s chilly outside doesn’t mean that you can’t still search for your bridesmaids’ dresses for your spring wedding.  Donna Morgan’s beautiful designs feature both long and short gowns that create the perfect soft, silhouette that can enhance all of your bridesmaids.

These gorgeous style as well as others are available at select retailers like Nordstrom and online, with most under $220.

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Fashion Monday: Winnie Couture 2013 Collection

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Fresh from the runway of this month’s Bridal Fashion Week comes these ultra-feminine, classic and alluring designs from Winnie Couture. Debuting wedding gowns from both her Blush and Diamond Label collections, these dresses are exactly what we had in mind for next season’s weddings.

The Blush Label offers whimsical and classic options with touches of crystals and well-formed lines that features many gowns that are perfect for day or night weddings.

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The luxe Diamond Label features ornate ruffles, beading and embellishments, as well as curve hugging designs for the sleek and ball gowns for the regal.

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Fashion Monday: Boutonniere or Pocket Square?

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Many grooms and their brides wonder what proper decorum calls for when it comes to the gentlemen’s attire.  Suit or tux?  Match the bridesmaids or complement the bridesmaids?  Most often though, we get questions about the boutonniere and the pocket square.  Aside from the tie (and vest if you are incorporating one), the boutonniere is a great way to add personality, color and texture to the groomsmen’s outfit.

We checked with Glen Antoine Palmer of The Gentlemen’s Standard to help us out with this one when we asked if a man could wear both a boutonniere and pocket square.  He feels there is absolutely no reason to have to choose between the two. “Of course! A stylish gentleman will always be equipped with a trusty & handsome pocket square. The wedding boutonniere is just an added flourish to the wedding ensemble.”

Boutonniere and Pocket Square

Glen also adds, “The wedding boutonniere is just an added flourish to the wedding ensemble. Since your boutonniere will surely complement your wedding colors, the gentleman must ensure that his pocket square is relatively tastefully understated.”  Traditionally, the groom’s boutonniere should be composed of a single bloom plucked directly from the bridal bouquet.  While that is an endearing sentiment, today, the boutonniere is a great form of expression of the wedding or groom’s personality.  You’ve probably picked up on this with the influx of non-floral boutonnieres as well featuring pinwheels, buttons or fabric.  This has to be one of the cutest and creative boutonniere sets I’ve seen (only because I am a mom to a little superhero)! I’m sure each guy picked his favorite:

How do you avoid overdoing it?   Glen has a solution for that, too: “You don’t want too much competition going on to the point where it distracts the eye. Clean and subtle. Now is not the occasion to break out the wildly patterned pocket square. Instead, look for a pocket square that is neutral to its surroundings, yet adds a bit of discrete flavor into the mix.”  Glen is very true to his word– he did both at his own wedding:

Pocket Square and boutonniere for groom and groomsmen at wedding

If you are not familiar with The Gentlemen’s Standard, be sure to check out the blog for some insightful, thought-provoking and witty takes on life, fashion and the art of being a gentlemen.

Fashion Monday: Veluz

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Still loving the classic glamour that has been raging this season, I came across Veluz. Veluz Reyes’ custom designs are nothing short of glorious. The intricate details that adorn her gowns– from bodices to trains, are absolutely divine. They are a true homage to the classic, timeless, yet glamorous bride.

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If you think the beading of this bodice and neckline are amazing, wait until you see the rest of the dress:
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Bordoy Viterbo

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Oly Ruiz of Metrophoto

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Frances Perez for Pat Dy

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For more of Veluz’s exquisite gowns, her inspirations and her take on incorporating your personality into your gown, be sure to visit her website or Facebook page.