Destination Style - NY Bridal Fashion Week Trend Report: Inspired by the 1940s!It’s said that fashion heavily borrows on the past. And if this is true then I’m a fan! I saw several designers this season giving a nod to what many consider to be a golden age of fashion - the 1940s! With the … Continue reading

Destination Style - NY Bridal Fashion Week Trend Report: Mature Illusion Lace!One of the biggest trends I saw this market was that illusion lace finally grew up! When it first burst on the scene in the US back in 2013 driven by daring bridal houses from Israel, illusion lace was all about pushing the envelope … Continue reading

Destination Style - NY Bridal Fashion Week Trend Report: The Era of Cutouts!Once again bridal fashion is taking its cue (albeit a few seasons later) from RTW! About a year ago bodycon dresses with cutouts were all the rage. You couldn’t go to a club without seeing at least 20 women wearing them. Thankfully, this … Continue reading

Destination Style - NY Bridal Fashion Week Trend Report: Fashionable Crochet!Every market I’m on the hunt for new trends to report to my readers. And I must say that this season, there were several unexpected trends that I immediately loved! One of them was crochet! Now if you think of your grandma’s doilies or that … Continue reading

Destination Style - NY Bridal Fashion Week: Soft Silhouettes with Elaya Vaughn!This season a diverse array of silhouettes were on display across the city. But one specific version that I fell in love with were these soft shifts from Elaya Vaughn. Sheer structured shoulders and necklines are paired with a universally flattering a-line shift that … Continue reading

Destination Style - NY Bridal Fashion Week: The Modern ‘40s with Elaya Vaughn!Last week I briefly highlighted Elaya Vaughn’s Fall ‘16 collection which debuted at the Lolly’s Locks event. But over the weekend I had the chance to sit down and catch up with the designer Kate Pankoke as well as look at her new … Continue reading

Destination Style - NY Bridal Fashion Week: Vintage Inspiration at Elaya Vaughn x Lolly’s Locks of Love!Day 2 of Bridal Fashion Week ended on a heartwarming high note with a charity driven fashion show at Marquee nightclub. Lolly’s Locks is a charitable organization that works to provide high quality wigs to cancer patients in need. … Continue reading

NY Bridal Fashion Week: Elaya Vaughn: Golden Wedding Dreams! This ethereal gold accented wedding gown from Elaya Vaughn is a quintessential example of why designer Kate Pankoke is a three time alum on the popular designer reality series Project Runway and a cast member of this upcoming season. The soft delicate golden butterflies are the … Continue reading

NY Bridal Fashion Week ‘15: Elaya Vaughn - Tiered Perfection I’ve been a fan of Elaya Vaughn since last year when I first met the designer and Project Runway alum, Kate Pankoke at the October '13 NY International Bridal Market. I’ve always loved her designs but something that I’m a fan of is her use … Continue reading

Destination Style Right Now - Elaya Vaughn If you follow The Anti Bridezilla, you know that bridal style is one of our biggest focal points. Whether it’s a gorgeous sheath or a decedent ball gown, if it falls into the parameters of wedding style, we're  more than happy to post it! And I know that … Continue reading