Sunny Delight Retro Inspired Bridesmaid or Cocktail Gown

It’s that time of year to look for your summery bridesmaid dresses; cocktail dress or perhaps a party dress. I love this dress. This has a definite retro look. The “Sunny” gown has ruffles of soft tulle, accents of lace, and smooth satin and organza are the ingredients for a vintage romantic look! An alluring strapless [...]

Coast On Over To Find Gorgeous One of a Kind Wedding Dresses

Have you ever seen so many beautiful styles and clothes in one store that you just wanted to cry because you A) Don’t have enough money to buy everything, and B) You can’t pick?
Check out Coast. Based in the UK, they still have “To Die For Clothing” and it’s worth paying the extra shipping! Here [...]

Tulle. The Equivalent of Duct Tape for Wedding Planning

Have you ever seen those page-a-day calendars that have uses for duct tape for every day of the year? Well I think there needs to be one for tulle, that wonderful bit of netting that comes in circles, on bolts, or in convenient little spools. Tulle is a wonderful tool (no pun intended) for [...]

The White Wedding Dress Has A Competitor … The Red Wedding Gown

More and more brides are choosing red for their wedding dresses simply because of the elegance and class the color exudes as they walk down the aisle. Red is no longer a taboo for the wedding industry and people are accepting it with open arms. Many weddings from countries like China, Africa, Japan and some [...]

You can Spanx me anytime, anytime at all . . .

Davey Jones of the Monkey’s said it best, “I’m a believer, I couldn’t leave it if I tried…” : ) I can’t believe it, but I am a true believer in the power of Spanx. I’ve got 2 weddings this month and a dress I love that is a tad clingy. What to do . [...]

1940’s and 50’s Vintage Wedding Gowns … Classic and Timeless

Looking for a unique 1940’s or 50’s bridal gown. Check out Revamp Vintage Bridal line at GetGoRetro.com.
Designer Annamarie von Firley, is a designer with a passion for collecting and wearing vintage clothing, received her first degree from Hampshire College with a Bachelor of Arts in Wooden Toy Design and Construction. She moved to San [...]

Passionate Purple for Your Bridesmaids or Moms

It’s no secret that all shades of purple seems to be all the rage in fashion right now. I’m seeing Fall/Winter 2008 catalogs and press releases touting all shades of purple ranging from soft, powdery lavenders to deep, rich royal purples. So i thought I’d make a roundup of my favorite purple pieces in the [...]

Bridesmaids Dresses — Don’t just look in the Bridal Stores!

One of the biggest misconceptions that new brides have is that they have to get their bridesmaids dresses at a bridal shop. No true. There are plenty of gorgeous dresses available online at upscale and department stores. One place that has a nice affordable collection is Fashion Chateau. Below are a few samples of what [...]