Spring Wedding Gowns

Spring is a glorious season of new beginnings and a popular time of the year to get married. Every bride is beautiful, but this spring things are getting positively sumptuous. Lace is a huge trend, showing up on long and three-quarter-length sleeves, and the airiness continues with sheer portrait backs and V-neck illusion bodices. Lace also adds an alluring textural touch to frothy tulle skirt overlays.

 

Floral wedding gowns with voluminous, rosette-embellished skirts and exquisite, hand-beaded blossom-adorned corsets have long been a popular choice among brides, but this season the time-honored bridal fashion accent has truly been re-imagined with ultra-feminine blooms popping up in a variety of chic new ways. Designers such as Sareh Nouri, Oscar de la Renta, Amsale, Theia and Terry Fox (to name a few!) are using color, embroidery, lace and even ruffled embellishments within their Spring 2013 collections to reinvent floral wedding gowns for the modern bride.

This is one reinvigorated trend designed to stand the test of time. Whether you want an over the top wedding dress complete with bursts of colourful blooms, or prefer the type of floral wedding gowns that are more subtly inspired by nature, designers are finding new ways to interpret the theme for every bridal aesthetic. To assist you in your search for “the dress” we’ve showcased a few of our favourite new floral inspired wedding gowns  — a few dramatic confections for the glamour girls and some understated options for the ethereal brides in the hopes that these fresh-off-the-runway styles will help inspire the search for your dream dress.

And finally, some tips for spring weddings! If you're getting married in a church, talk to them about their Easter decorations. You may be able to save money by using theirs. Vendors and sites may be more available in the spring than in the summer, but don't forget about prom season; you may need to book limousines and tuxedos extra early. Consider providing your wedding party with coordinating umbrellas, just in case it rains. Don't worry too much, there is something romantic about a bride and groom under a big black umbrella, shining and smiling in love. Give favors of seed packets or bulbs, with thanks for supporting the growth of your love. Or, consider giving birdhouses – you can usually find or make these inexpensively at a dollar store or craft store.

                             Amsale Bijiou                                    Oscar De La Renta

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Chic & Cheap Spring 2013 Fashion

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Style Icon: Michelle Obama

Before First Lady Michelle Obama joined her husband at his public inauguration, the most immediate question for many in the audience was, “Who is she wearing?”

Michelle Obama's choice of attire is among the few genuine unknowns surrounding President Barack Obama's second term inaugural. And while it may seem laughable to some, it’s an endorsement that could potentially mean millions of dollars in new business for a designer. Her decision to wear a flowing ivory gown by young designer Jason Wu to the inaugural balls four years ago made him a major force in the fashion industry. The ruby-colored chiffon and velvet dress was a follow-up to the white gown Wu made for her in 2009.

"I can't believe it. It's crazy," said Wu. "To have done it once was already the experience of my life. To have a second time is tremendous."She paired the dress with a handmade diamond embellished ring by jewelry designer Kimberly McDonald, and shoes designed by Jimmy Choo. At the end of the inaugural festivities, the first lady's outfit and accompanying accessories will go to the National Archives.

In an image-conscious society, Michelle Obama embodies the importance of honing a signature style and remaining true to it, said Mikki Taylor author of "Commander-in-Chic: Every Woman's Guide to Managing Her Style Like a First Lady."

Developing a personal style that fits our lives and our bodies frees us from worrying about what to wear and lets us focus on what really matters.

Her outfits emphasize fashion and function, reflecting her broader platform of healthy and active living, said decorative arts historian Carmela Spinelli, chair of the Savannah College of Art and Design's fashion department. When she bares her arms for a gym class with schoolchildren, she makes headlines on the politics page and the style section, inspiring Americans to hit the floor for push-ups and reconsider sheaths under cardigans.

Her support for emerging designers of diverse backgrounds and influences has bolstered the fashion industry's bottom line while reflecting the country's diverse cultural landscape, Spinelli said.

Designer Jason Wu and his sketch for Michelle's custom designed Inauguration Gown

Owning your personal style makes shopping easier because you can do so without feeling beholden to trends. Sticking to what flatters you also helps you dress with confidence each morning without feeling the need to seek approval from others.

Michelle Obama is tall and statuesque but she's not the typical model size. Yet she looks great in whatever she wears because she has figured out what works for her body and lifestyle and stays true to her personal style, said celebrity stylist Phillip Bloch.

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Couture Favorites: Lazaro and Alvina Valenta

This week we're showing off another favorite design house: JLM Couture. They distribute both the Alvina Valenta and Lazaro collections. Last week we discussed re-wearing bridesmaid dresses. Why not? Below are some of our favorites that could easily double for a cocktail party or other special event.

 

 

The next four dresses are part of the Spring Lazaro Collection:

Glamorous styling, dramatic silhouettes, and rich embroidery are what make the Lazaro collection one of the most exciting and sought-after bridal labels in the world. This season, designer Lazaro Perez blends his signature hand-beading and floral elements with lush textural skirts, corset bodices to create striking, chic gowns. Lazaro’s craftsmanship, luxurious fabrics and impeccable fit give each gown an undeniable haute couture feel.

 

 

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Couture Favorites: Atelier Aimée

We love the variety of colored gowns in the new Atelier Aimée collections! The Italian design house has dedicated each collection to a different type of bride. Some of our favorites styles:

Ivory & Mint 2013 Collection

Powder Pink Collection

THE ROMANTIC BRIDE

Dreams of an ivory-azure silk taffeta gown with bouquets of roses and peonies. Precious pearl and flower embroideries on draped skirts. Elegant silk organza A-lines with bouquets of roses between the frills of the neckline. The peony-gown with pink and fuchsia shaded petals. A happy and valentine girl who loves pastel-coloured flowers. Her wedding day has to be a fairytale come true, every detail will be romantic and very sweet: from her makeup, to her hairdo, to the table decorations.

THE MINIMAL CHIC BRIDE

Loves elegance: from the organization of the reception to the choice of her gown, that will certainly be realized in prestigious fabric, sophisticated and exactly as the bride who wears it. Ivory rose bouquets and little coral dahlias. Trains that are overskirts of light ruffles, with delicate trims, small bows and inserts of precious laces.

THE DIVA

A confident woman who dreams of the perfect wedding, down to every detail, starting from her gown: whether it be a pink sculpture gown with pleated frills, or a sophisticated duchess satin mermaid with feather inserts, or a tulle cloud with a turquoise-embroidered belt… She will be the true protagonist and with her charisma and personality, it will be an unforgettable day for everyone!

THe WINTER BRIDE

An absolutely new look, the Juliet & Romeo collection thought for the modern bride who wants to dare with Swarovski embroideries and finished with Dutch evergreen roses shaded in ivory and bud-green for a touch of grace and romanticism.. Create a luminous and elegant evening effect, perfect for the winter bride that chooses to marry during the end of year holidays.

THE SUMMER BRIDE

In the garden inspired collection, magnificent ivory and fuchsia bougainvillea and the delicate light pink and powder blue hibiscus also stand out, presented in crunchy taffeta and delicate printed organza for a ceremony that takes place in a beautiful park, perfect for a summer bride.

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Upcoming Styles for Fall

On the Fall 2011 designer runways you'll be seeing a lot of brand-new cocktail, evening and prom dresses.

Lustrous fabric with glittery detailing. They are pretty much the opposite of the classic black cocktail dress. While the little black dress is a basic dress that can be worn to any occasion depending on the accessories you combine it with, the new fall dresses are outstandingly glamorous and perfectly suitable for the evening.

Looking at the dresses you instantly notice that apart from their glamor they have something else in common - their elegant mermaid neckline. This detail is the key to not looking overdressed wearing those sparkly dresses - it makes you look very elegant, reminiscent of a goddess. 

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We Are Golden: Summer Trends

Watching the Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Show, it is obvious what the new color trends are: bright oranges, greens, and purples. Of course, wearing those colors requires a lot of self-confidence and trendiness. Because wearing such bright colors means you’re making people look at you, you are showing your personality. Golden accessories, such as belts, shoes and purses, make the bright colors wearable, and add a touch of elegance.

Isn’t that what we all want? So why not add a new piece to your wardrobe this summer? We all are individuals, looking for a unique way to express ourselves. As Mika sings, “We Are Golden”. Sometimes we forget the importance of showing our uniqueness. Inside, we are all precious, we are golden. We just have to share it with the world. Are you ready? :)
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