Sure, bridal season doesn’t really kick off until Spring, but you can get a jumpstart on gifting your soon-to-be-married friend with some bridal gifts this Christmas! Brides often have a lot on their wedding plates: finding a venue, a dress, and rings, picking flowers and making decor and catering decisions. Leave the big stuff to […] Read More »
Rami Kashou launches bridal dress collection for bebe
You may remember Rami Kashou from Season 4 of Project Runway. Known for his incredible draping skills, he came in second, as the runner up to Christian Siriano. Though he didn’t win, Rami has been keeping busy over the years, most recently competing on TV again on Project Runway All Stars and lending his brilliant […] Read More »
Ask What’s Haute: Help me find coral or turquoise shoes for my wedding!
Dear What’s Haute, I’m having an island wedding this summer and I would like a pop of color under my dress. I’m looking for a coral or turquoise pump or sandal that is around 3″ or less and I would prefer not to spend an arm and a leg. Can you please give me some […] Read More »
Vera Wang designs haute couture gowns on the cheap for ‘White by Vera Wang’ at David’s Bridal
When you hear the name Vera Wang, wedding dresses inevitably come to mind. She has been making gorgeous gowns for years, but the prices (with the exception of stalking bridal sample sales) have kept many a bride from living the Vera Wang dress dream. Her recent partnership with David’s Bridal puts an end to wistful gown […] Read More »
Wanna help me choose a wedding handbag?
As much as I write about bags, bags and more bags, you’d think the first thing I’d nail down for my wedding is a handbag! But lo and behold, the big day is a month away and the only thing I have yet to get is a bag! Maybe it’s because I’m not a huge […] Read More »
Unique bridal buy: Tom Binns Tough Chic Skull & Rhinestone Earrings
Wondering what to gift the tough-as-nails bride? Try the TOM BINNS Tough Chic Skull & Rhinestone Earrings. This cool mix of rhinestones and edgy skulls are sure to satisfy her ‘something new’ traditions with her ‘something badass’ tendencies. Made of rhodium, these dangling earrings feature a sterling silver skull post with tiered crystals hanging 3.75″ […] Read More »
A “one-carrot” ring and more from the “Tough Love” bridal collection by Solange Azagury-Partridge
Let’s keep it real – every girl wants a couple of carats on her finger. That’s ‘carats’ though, not ‘carrots’. Jewelry designer Solange Azagury-Partridge ‘s new “Tough Love” 30-piece bridal collection pokes fun at a girl’s best friend by replacing a diamond with a carrot atop one ring. Other cheeky pieces include a double decker […] Read More »
Pour La Victoire to launch bridal shoe collection exclusively on Zappos
Just when I thought my search for bridal shoes was over, I found out some news that made me pause. I just discovered French-inspired, Brazilian-crafted footwear brand Pour La Victoire is set to launch its bridal footwear line in March! Imagine the European-styling of a sexy Pour La Victoire shoe combined with the elegance of […] Read More »
Bridal beauty pick: Chanel Glossimer Lévres Scintillantes
Typically a woman who strongly believes ‘less is more’ when it comes to my face, I do want to spice things up for my wedding. However, my day-to-day beauty and makeup regimen consists of little more than facial moisturizer, the occasional bit of bronzer, and my Chanel Glossimer lip gloss. Although I want to ‘do […] Read More »
Bridal find: Badgley Mischka Women’s Randee T-Strap Sandal
On your wedding day, doesn’t the perfect gown deserve the perfect shoe? Unfortunately, most bridal shoes are dyeable versions that make your day less wedding, more prom. Luckily, designers Badgley Mischka realized the lack of bridal shoe options and came up with some beautiful selections to blissfully grace my soon-to-be-betrothed feet. I can’t stop eyeing […] Read More »
Bridal fragrances: J’adore by Dior and The One by Dolce & Gabbana
In planning my wedding, I’ve planned my look down to the last detail. Wedding gown? Check. Floral bouquet? Check. Shoes and accessories? Check. Makeup and hair? Still to be determined. But then it dawned on me that I hadn’t yet chosen a fragrance for the most special day of my life. Since my wedding look […] Read More »
Shop the Saks Fifth Avenue bridal sample sale
WHAT: Saks Fifth Avenue New York Bridal Salon hosts bridal sample sale at its New York flagship store WHY: 70% off original retail prices on hundreds of gowns from the foremost designers including Vera Wang, Reem Acra, Amsale, Kenneth Pool, Monique Lhuillier, Anna Maier, Ulla-Maija, Melissa Sweet, and more! WHEN: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 – […] Read More »
Bridal bauble – the bib necklace
As a bride-to-be, I find myself following a lot of wedding traditions, but the fashionista in me wants to add a little haute couture to my wedding day look. So I’ve already purchased a gown that’s equal parts traditional and couture and now am on the hunt for some non-traditional accessories. My strapless gown begs […] Read More »
Bridal find: the Aspinal of London diamond clutch
On the hunt for the perfect (non-traditional) bridal bag, I may have finally found one that fits the bill. The Diamond Clutch by Aspinal of London looks like a million bucks (but is just under $500). This handmade beauty comes in silver mirror calfskin, (there’s also a brown mock croc version), and features a removable nickel […] Read More »