by PixieThisBlogger on February 10, 2013
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This isn’t a new dress, but I spotted it while helping a friend find a gown for her destination wedding. It’s the Jasmine Disney Wedding Dress by Alfred Angelo. I think it is beautiful. What’s your take on it? Would it work for a destination wedding or tropical ceremony?
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One of the most anticipated moments of planning a wedding is shopping for the dress. Starting from when women were little girls, they dream of what their perfect dress will look like, giving them more than ample time to prepare and imagine their wedding dress. The traditional wedding dress is usually a hue of white; why is this you may ask? You have Queen Victoria to thank for this. In the 19th century the Queen’s choice of a white lace gown set a trend that would become the criterion of the traditional wedding gown for centuries to come. Although, some may think that the white wedding dress is a universal standard, it is applicable only to Western cultures. In many Eastern cultures, brides are dressed in red as it symbolizes auspiciousness. Traditionally many brides in the 19th century inherited their mother’s wedding gown and made alterations to the gown for their special day. It wasn’t until 1890 that Ladies Home Journal spun the rumor mill that women had the freedom to pick their own gown, consequently being white given Queen Victoria’s long run fashion sense. For centuries there are have been millions of beautiful brides who display some of the most unique, creative, and down right gorgeous works of fashion for one day. However, recently there have been brides defying the Queen’s trend by adding splashes of color into the typical white wedding gown.
This liberating and artistic trend allows for brides to express their creativity and shock guests with this unexpected and awe-inspiring detail. Some of you may be wondering how does one introduce color into such a historically white gown? Well, we are here to commend some of the best ways for a bride to let the colors of the rainbow shine at her wedding.
For the bride who loves the traditional white gown but wants to add that little something special, there are subtle ways for her to do just this. One of our favorite ways to introduce color into a traditional wedding gown is through the tulle. Many brides have tulle underneath their gown; this is the prefect place to spice up the dress by adding whatever color suits your fancy! This will keep your guests playing peek-a-boo with this unique detail throughout the evening as your walk down the isle or twirl around on the dance floor.
For those dare devil brides who want to really make a statement, don’t worry; there are plenty of ways for you to accomplish this. A flowing veil or train gliding down the isle in a different color is another unique way to add a splash of color to your wedding dress. Accentuating your gown with color through a hairpiece or a simple ribbon on your dress is also a way to reinvent the traditional wedding gown. We love the idea of subtle display of color through different colored buttons on your gown or a simple lace embellishment in a unique color for your gown.
A style that is huge trend right now is ombre, we’re seeing is in hair and even with nail color! Where did this stylish trend originate? On the runway of course. Our all time favorite way to introduce color into the traditional wedding gown in through this unique fashion trend. Ombre wedding dresses have become quite popular and this trend is among one of the most chosen ways for brides to bring a little color into their wedding day look.
These trends are allowing brides to add as little or as much color as they wish into the dress they’ve been conjuring up in their imagination for years and years. We’re not sure how Queen Victoria would feel about this recent form or rebellion against her fashion trend but we absolutely love it!
Much love
Xoxo
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by PixieThisBlogger on May 21, 2011
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by PixieThisBlogger on May 6, 2011
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Happy Friday and happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there! I hope you have a wonderful weekend. BHLDN has three new gowns to add to their already swoon-worthy collection. The above Crepe De Chine Column Gown caught my attention with it’s classic silhouette that is effortlessly feminine, and the Scalloped Fingertip Veil of the third dress is absolutely stunning!! I had to add the last three as a sampling of my favorites from the original BHLDN launch. Nothing but sweet eye candy…Oh how I wish we had a store here in Portland…
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by PixieThisBlogger on April 30, 2011
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In one of the most anticipated fashion events of the decade, Kate’s unveiling of her royal wedding gown was nothing short of spectacular. Designed by the fashion house of the late designer Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton created a stunning gown with delicate Chantilly lace sleeves and the white and ivory skirt designed to resemble an opening of a flower.
Reminiscent of the iconic Grace Kelly gown, I am completely in love with her choice. Perfectly understated and simply elegant–just what a young royal should represent. What a magical event! See you ladies next week!
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by PixieThisBlogger on April 22, 2011
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Here is the
Kenneth Pool Spring 2012 collection. I love how he keeps the trendy trumpet silhouette brides are crazy about, while emphasizing the natural waist with a beaded belt or silky tied bow. Why is this important? Because it draws your eye into the narrowest part of a your body, thus creating a fabulously feminine figure flattering just about anyone. Especially if you aren’t very curvy, it will keep the dress from looking like it’s just hanging on you
I’m also glad to see so many sweet-heart necklines. It’s nice to see the girly details stick around. So pretty!
Happy Friday and I hope you all have a blessed Easter weekend!
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by PixieThisBlogger on April 16, 2011
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Happy Friday! Blogger is driving me crazy this morning!! Anyone else finding it difficult to use it? Eh! But that will not keep me from sharing
Vera Wang’s Spring 2012 collection–I have been waiting all week to post this! You may have seen these dreamy dresses around already but I am sure it’s impossible to grown tired of Vera’s brilliant modern design, sumptuous color pallet and all of those ruffles, pleats, bows and poufs–*sigh*. It just makes my morning
See you next week!
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by PixieThisBlogger on April 9, 2011
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Good morning! In my search of some new wedding gowns this week I came across one of the first offerings of the Spring 2012 season! I am so ready to see what the coming designs and trends will be for 2012!! As for today, we have Matthew Christopher. Combining modern-day elegance with classic Hollywood glamour he creates gowns with sophistication and flare. Love the dress above with the embroidered belt at the natural waist and the tea-length bell skirt number at the very end!
Enjoy your weekend!
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by PixieThisBlogger on March 26, 2011
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For this spring break Friday, we have
Monique Lhuillier’s fall 2011 collection. I have to admit, it completely slipped my mind that the first day of spring was this week…could be all the rain and wind we are experiencing! Nothing says bridal like Monique. She fulfills the fantasy of every girlie girl’s dreams of a white wedding. I especially love the dress with the off-the-shoulder sleeves and sheer overlay. Such a beautiful neckline–simply stunning!
See you next week!
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by PixieThisBlogger on March 20, 2011
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