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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
Destination Style - NYBFW: The Best of Francesca Miranda S/S ‘17So, I did feature the Francesca Miranda fashion show earlier during bridal market, but I also had the opportunity to attend the private preview for her Spring ‘17 collection and I’m glad I did! Fashion shows are nice, but they happen so quickly it’s easy … Continue reading
Destination Style - NYBFW: Spring ‘17 Elisabetta Polignano PreviewSo, unfortunately during my appointment to preview the new spring collection for Elisabetta Polignano, the new gowns had already been shipped off for Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week. But featured above are five beautiful styles from the Spring ‘17 line. My personal favorite is the last gown (bottom … Continue reading
Destination Style - NYBFW: Breakout Style with Elisabetta Polignano S/S ‘17I love Elisabetta Polignano’s style! She’s a true couture designer who creates very intricate gowns that also manage to create balance through simplicity. But something I really love about her style is how it blends classic and modern components. Featured above are two fabulous styles … Continue reading
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