Destination Style - ABFW ‘16: Hayley Paige - Fun, Fresh, Feminine, & FlirtyNow I typically don’t feature a ton of American designers on The Anti Bridezilla as I tend to be drawn towards the emphasis on intricate designs shown with international collections. But the Americans that I do feature know how to design the heck … Continue reading

Destination Style - ABFW ‘16: Galia Lahav - Quintessential Israeli StyleI’ve actually already extensively featured Galia Lahav’s newest set of collections (Gala No 2 and Le Secret Royale) from their presentations at NYBFW S/S ‘17 in April as well as in a full editorial spread on The Anti Bridezilla in May. So, I won’t go … Continue reading

Destination Style - ABFW ‘16: Fara Almasi - Intricate Bodice DetailsFara Almasi is a new-to-me designer based out of Perth, Australia. Although her collection could be considered more on the traditional side in terms of silhouette and overall appeal, what really stood out to me was the extremely intricate detailing on the bodices which gave … Continue reading

Destination Style - ABFW ‘16: Enzoani - Traditional Bridal StyleThere will always be a place for the traditional bridal style encompassed by ballgowns, a-lines, and an emphasis on lace! And the perfect representation of that at Australian Bridal Fashion Week was Enzoani. The petite vignette that walked the runway featured timeless styles such as the … Continue reading

Destination Style - ABFW ‘16 Trend Report: Corston Couture Cropped AffiarsI saw a few cropped gowns grace the runway at Australian Bridal Fashion Week and for sure this is an international trend that’s going to continue powering its way into 2017. Featured above in the video I shot during the show is one such cropped … Continue reading

Destination Style - ABFW ‘16: Corston Couture - It’s All in The DetailsThere were so many fabulous designs gracing the runway at Australian Bridal Fashion Week that it’s literally really hard to pick my favorite styles from each designer for these recaps. But what I love was that each designer had their own unique spin … Continue reading

 Destination Style - ABFW ‘16: Catherine R Couture - Classic SophisticationJust like in fashion, no two brides are the same. And likewise, even among bridal designs, no two brides are seeking the exact same type of wedding dress. Catherine R Couture’s style can only be defined as classic sophistication. She takes traditional styles and turns … Continue reading

Destination Style - ABFW ‘16: Akira - Conceptual Bridal StyleIf you’re a non traditional bride, you’re going to love Akira. This Kyoto born yet Aussie based designer is a staple in the Paris Fashion Week scene. This collection is perfect for the bride seeking an eye catching alternative to the standard white gown. Whether it’s … Continue reading

Destination Style - ABFW ‘16: Anastasia Suyanti - A Feathered AffairSo unlike Bridal Fashion Week in New York, ABFW is primarily set over two days and actually includes a real brides shopping day and exposition component with fashion shows and booths set up for brides to connect with the designers directly. I didn’t attend the … Continue reading

TAB Travel: TABDownUnder – Fashionable Art History

On my first full day in Australia, we spent some time museum hopping before I headed for High Tea at the Radisson Blu Sydney. A short walk from the Radisson is the Museum of Sydney which gives you a pretty thorough yet brief overview of the history of Sydney and New South Wales. If you’re … Continue reading TAB Travel: TABDownUnder – Fashionable Art History