Wedding Tips Blog

Two Celebrity Engagements in One Week: Kate Hudson, Kristin Cavallari

David Clift — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:18:22 +0000

It’s royal wedding week, but stars in Hollywood are still getting engaged! Two blond bombshells received engagement rings this week.

Kate Hudson has a thing for rockers, and boyfriend (and soon-to-be baby daddy) Matt Bellamy, lead singer of the British rock band Muse, definitely fits the bill. Bellamy popped the question last week, but Hudson didn’t reveal the news until appearing on the Today Show with Matt Lauer. The engagement ring is a serious rock, with nearly 9 carats of sparkly diamonds. Hudson’s emerald-cut center stone is set in platinum and features tapered baguettes on the side.

Former Hills star Kristin Cavallari will be walking down the aisle, too!

Behind the Veil

Charli Michie — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:25:57 +0000

What is the main thing most brides stress over and expend time, exercise, diet and money on? Thats right: the gown. Why do we go to all of that effort? We want to be the most beautiful bride ever. Resplendent. Elegant. Glorious. Uniquely you.

The wedding guests will first ooh and ahh, glancing admiringly at the gown at least thats what each of us hope. But inevitably they will look up to what the stark whiteness and splendor of the dress points to: the radiant beauty of the brides face.

The Modeling Agency of My Dreams

Hayley Cremean — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:46:36 +0000

In this mornings post about creating and maintaining positive body image, I mentioned my dream of starting a modeling agency that books women of all ages, sizes and body types. Well, it wasnt long before we received word from reader Melanie that such a modeling agency already exists in Toronto, Canada. I am delighted to share that Ben Barry Models is the first modeling agency in the world to represent fashion models of all ages, sizes, backgrounds, and abilities. Rock on Ben Barry! You are doing your part to change the face of fashion.

BoF Daily Digest | Inside Dries Van Noten, Chinese Vogue’s positive problem, Indian ‘Game-changer’, Hearst digital, Chris Moore

Hayley Cremean — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:58:33 +0000

The Insiders Outsider In todays fashion world of corporate ownership, design by committee and mass production and sales, Belgian designer Dries Van Noten is an anomaly.

Justin Alexander 2012 Bridal Collection

David Clift — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:40:21 +0000

Justin Alexander had a vision of affordable, couture bridal gowns that had an accent of glamour, drama and luxury. From this vision the Justin Alexander Wedding Dress Collection was created.

New Issue: Salt Lake Bride & Groom

Charli Michie — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:55:48 +0000

Salt Lake / Park City Bride & Grooms new issue is out and it is beautiful. Youll fall in love with the cover (featuring a Vera Wang), and the touch of the paper (luxuriously smooth), and the fashion editorial (garden glam at its best), and the real weddings (we, very humbly, have two brides featured).

Congratulations to Tessa and her team on creating a rather notable and impressive issue that will surely inspire and intrigue Utah brides.

Nothing but the best.

Kate Middleton Stuns in Temperley Lace Gown!

Hayley Cremean — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:41:42 +0000

Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton is one of the most stylish women of today. And last night she proved once again why this is so. Kate was a sight to behold in her nude and black gown by Alice Temperley as she and hubby Prince William attended the UK premiere of Steven Spielbergs latest movie War Horse!

The Temperley gown which showed off her slim figure featured delicately embroidered lace on top of a nude fabric. The fishtail detail emphasized her trim waist even more. It has long lace sleeves which kept her well-covered and at the same time looking sexy.

Mike and Nicole’s Southern Inspired New York Real Wedding by Brookelyn Photography

David Clift — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:52:17 +0000

You know how everywhere you turn right now, there is some type of top 5 or top 10 list? Im obsessed with them. I cant stop (is there a 12 step program for this?). And so, please pardon me if I tell you the top 5 things I love about Mike and Nicoles wedding by the super awesome Brookelyn Photography:

1. The flowers. I mean, they are ah-mazing. From the bouquets to the centerpieces, I am just in awe.

2. The mason jar goblets. They are my new favorite thing. And I want them. Badly.

3. The bridesmaid dresses. I love gray. And the style was universally flattering. Way to go, Nicole!

new ss12 collection new prints new kaftans

Hayley Cremean — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:21:20 +0000

Heres a sneak preview of one our new kaftans for SS12 the print is called Skydranger in navy / black. We love wearing our classic long silk kaftans off the beach too, layered over a short silk slip with the V neck worn holiday style at its super chic best!

Boob Mirage

Charli Michie — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:59:40 +0000

Need a mid-week Say Yes fix? Watch scenes from the show right here! And check out our slideshow of dresses featured on the show.

The blondes invaded Kleinfeld on Friday night! Did you keep everyone straight? There was a pageant queen, stunt double and a bride afraid of boob mirage. WHAT?! Lets backtrack and recap from the top.

Ashley was the model/pageant winner who was after a slim dress and killer deal. She found the perfect dress two weeks prior to her Kleinfeld appointment at another store, but she wanted her dad to see it before purchasing anything.

Imagining Winning One Of These Wedding Gowns!

David Clift — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:02:25 +0000

If you havent heard the news, PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com is giving away a $2,000 wedding dress! Imagine wearing the wedding dress of your dreams without paying a penny. If you win our giveaway, you could!

Be sure to enter by January 31st, and if you are a PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com Facebook Fan, you can even get bonus entries.

Here are just a few of the wedding gowns the winner can choose from.

Lazaro LZ3800, Kenneth Pool Phoebe, Claire Pettibone Forever

Oscar de la Renta 82N15, Carolina Herrera 32817, Monique Lhuillier Confection

Casual Jeans and T-Shirt, but Still Buttoned Up

Hayley Cremean — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:52:22 +0000

I bat for Team Dressy, but typically wear very casual clothing on a Sunday when I work from home, run errands, catch up on stuff around the house and take our doggie Rosie for a walk. This is a typical casual outfit when its not too cold outside. On a colder day Id have worn a turtleneck and boots, and popped on a scarf, hat, gloves and possibly a puffer coat.

I have a very hard time feeling fabulous in a t-shirt no matter how I slice and dice it. But I fancy a black and white graphic striped tee and believe its a true wardrobe classic. I have precisely one T-shirt (if you dont count the ones I sleep in) and this is it. O

Wedding Story: Meg & Kevin

Charli Michie — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:51:07 +0000

A winter wedding, at times, showcases some of the most graceful and sophisticated fashion. Fur, silk, coats, cigars and fireplaces are all elements that are found throughout winter. In this wedding, the bride wore a beautiful fur shawl that left every person in the room speechless. Winter weddings are modestly glamorous and subtly elegant. The only thing to make a winter wedding ideal would be snow glacially cascading down a bride’s veil as she walks down the aisle. Although winter is known for its cold temperatures, winter is one of the most ideal months to execute a wedding. In this wedding story, Jessica Smith at the Magnolia Hotel writes about Meg and Kevin’s divine winter wedding.

Market Pulse | Strong Results Mask Market Jitters

Hayley Cremean — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:26:27 +0000

LONDON, United Kingdom — As the luxury and fashion sector enters the critical holiday shopping period on the back of strong results for the first half of the year, there are growing signs that executives are worried about what the future holds for the luxury market in 2012.

Big news

• This has been another month of record results for the luxury sector, with Hermès, Richemont, Ferragamo, Burberry, Tiffany, Prada and Ports all posting outstanding numbers for their first half or third quarter period. Buoyant growth in Asia continued to lift sales; Richemont in particular shone with revenues in the region soaring by 60 percent in its first half report. Growth was also present in mature markets, notably in the USA where Burberry’s first half sales and Tiffany’s third quarter revenues rose by 25 percent and 17 percent respectively. This was confirmed by recent news of a very strong Thanksgiving weekend, with US retail sales estimated at a record $52.4 billion.

• Yet worries are growing over 2012. The global markets rebound which took place towards the end of November following news of concerted action to solve the eurozone debt crisis did not happen for the luxury sector, with our Savigny Luxury Index resuming its downward slide. Some market participants have issued thinly veiled warnings over next year, notably Richemont and Tiffany (see below). Retailers are keeping inventories low into the end-of-year season; we have heard reports of some of them asking leading fashion brands not to deliver too early, a shocking role-reversal mode. Industry CEOs are hoping for the best but quietly making contingency plans. Overall, the SLI has lost 4.9 percent over the month of November, compared to an increase of 1.8 percent in the MSCI general index.

• The long-rumoured acquisition of Italian tailor Brioni by PPR finally crystallised, evidencing the importance of the menswear segment for the sector’s growth expectations, especially in China.

Going up

• Luxottica’s share price is the only one to have risen during November, attributable to recent M&A activity. The world’s leading eyewear group continues to expand geographically its successful vertical integration model to emerging markets, namely Latin America.

Going down

• Tiffany’s candid statement that trading was starting to be difficult in Europe and on the East Coast in the US caused its share price to tumble, taking US luxury peer Ralph Lauren down with it.

• At nearly 12 percent down, Ferragamo’s share price performance for the month ranks near the bottom of the sector, despite strong third quarter results and sales momentum. Investors’ concerns seem to centre around the Italian’s group relative lack of scale compared to most of its peers and on Ferragamo’s already large Chinese presence, potentially signalling a lesser upside.

What to watch

• Investors are hanging on to every piece of news in anticipation of the Christmas results. Sector outlook has rarely been so uncertain.