Stylish Shoes Are the “RULE”. Affordable Shoes Are a Bonus : )

Weddings. Parties. Dinner. Holidays. New Years Eve. Every dress needs a great pair of shoes. It’s the “Rule.” Here are some new styles that are divine. They not only look great themselves — but they will add to any outfit you are wearing. (Affordable too!)

Touch-Ups Abby Bridal Shoes   $49.99 per pair
Peeps. Pleats. Perfect! Abby is [...]

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 [...]

Tell the Bride to “Bag It!”

Most women don’t know what to do with their hands or arms if they don’t have a handbag. Good chances are that you are not going to need one on your wedding day, but sometimes you may just want to have a little bag by your side for some little emergencies.
Victoria Handbag:
This seashell-inspired clutch is [...]

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 [...]

Wedding Shoes for the Bride Who Has A Weakness for Stylish Shoes : )

Looking for some great shoes, corsets, bustiers, slips and other bridalaccessories?  Check out Bridal Store Online.  You will be pleasantly surprised at the stock they carry.  And, had to post these shoes.  Love, Love, Love the shoes.  I haven’t seen these anywhere else.  I would totally buy these for myself — wedding or no wedding…   [...]

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 [...]

Clothes Don’t Make the Man — But a Tuxedo Helps : )

    
The Laptop Bride is out helping a friend plan a wedding. And, we went out for the tuxedo rental the other day. After seeing that a basic tuxedo (without the shoes) was $140.00 …. My suggestion was to just “buy one.” That way it’s not money wasted. And, you can get the below set [...]