TAB Travel: TABDownUnder – Arriving in Sydney & First Impressions!

So, my first day in Sydney was an early one with a 6:30AM arrival into Sydney’s airport. After a slightly confusing trip through immigration and customs, we were finally on our way. The very first thing I did once we had our luggage was pick up our wifi hotspot device. Now, if you’ve ever traveled … Continue reading TAB Travel: TABDownUnder – Arriving in Sydney & First Impressions!

TAB Travel: TABLosAngeles – A Foodie Focused Layover!

So for those of you who follow The Anti Bridezilla, you know that right now I’m in Sydney getting ready to cover Australian Bridal Fashion Week which takes place in a few days! But, before I made it to the “Land Down Under”, I had a pit stop in Los Angeles for a day. My … Continue reading TAB Travel: TABLosAngeles – A Foodie Focused Layover!

TAB Beauty: Bridal Beauty On the Go…Playful Palettes!

More than likely you’re hiring a professional makeup artist to take care of your makeup on your wedding day. But whether you’re a destination or in-town bride, there are actually a large number of wedding adjacent events that require just as much thought for your overall “look” as your actual big day. From bachelorette and … Continue reading TAB Beauty: Bridal Beauty On the Go…Playful Palettes!

TAB Beauty: Bridal Beauty “Must-Haves” on the Go!

For the unaware, May kicks off a major bridal season in the US as the summer is the most popular bridal season with June being the ideal wedding month. And in leading up to the high season, brides begin focusing on ways to achieve the perfect bridal glow or what items should be in their … Continue reading TAB Beauty: Bridal Beauty “Must-Haves” on the Go!

NYBFW S/S ‘17 Trend Report: A Victorian Interpretation

Every season, a new era becomes the vintage “it look” of the season. This year, I saw a quite few Victorian Era inspired looks that graced a few runways, presentations and private previews. For the bride seeking something just a bit different from the current trends of illusion lace, cropped tops, or vixen gowns, the … Continue reading NYBFW S/S ‘17 Trend Report: A Victorian Interpretation

NYBFW S/S ‘17 Trend Report: Crowning Glory Accessories

This season, in terms of bridal accessories, one trend that I saw frequently at a number of presentations, fashion shows and private previews was that veils were often replaced by crowns. Whether it was a petite set of Roman inspired laurels, a princess style tiara or a full on Elizabethan era headpiece, the idea of … Continue reading NYBFW S/S ‘17 Trend Report: Crowning Glory Accessories

NYBFW S/S ‘17 Trend Report: Bridal Separates

Last season, crop top gowns were a really big hit and graced several Fall ‘16 collections. This season, crop tops weren’t necessarily out, but let’s just say their Spring ‘17 versions became much more sophisticated and mature. However, what I did see was a number of designers featuring separates to help brides take control of … Continue reading NYBFW S/S ‘17 Trend Report: Bridal Separates

NYBFW S/S ‘17 Trend Report: Tonal Contrast

When it comes to bridal fashion, it can be a daunting task to create new and exciting ways to reinvent the classic white dress. But one trend that started to appear during Fall ‘16 but that definitely became a trend for Spring ‘17 was the concept of tonal contrast. Now for those who aren’t familiar, … Continue reading NYBFW S/S ‘17 Trend Report: Tonal Contrast

NYBFW S/S ‘17 Trend Report: Metallic Accents

Something I saw this market that will definitely be trending for Spring ‘17 is an emphasis on metallic embellishments. Of course in bridal, embellishments are everything and can take a plain silhouette and make it stunning. Now typically we think of pearls, lace or crystals as traditional embellishments, but this market I saw a massive … Continue reading NYBFW S/S ‘17 Trend Report: Metallic Accents

NYBFW S/S ‘17 Trend Report: Hi-Lo Gowns

I’ve finally reached one of my favorite parts of my Bridal Fashion Week recaps, the trend reports! I saw some gorgeous gowns this market, and after previewing 25 designers, I feel pretty confident with these predictions! So, let’s get started with one of my favorites which I actually called on my first day of market … Continue reading NYBFW S/S ‘17 Trend Report: Hi-Lo Gowns