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While I didn’t attend as many shows and appointments as I normally do for a non-pandemic NYBFW market, I did decide to attend my faves this season. And I loved that I got to kick off my first day at Ines Di Santo — one of my favorite couture bridal designers. I can always rest … Continue reading NYBFW S/S ‘23: A Touch of Color with Ines Di Santo

Only a few appointments into market I could tell that there were going to be a few main trends for the S/S '23 bridal season — bold sleeves and thigh-high slits. And Yumi Katsura didn’t disappoint in that department!This is such a cute sweetheart neckline mermaid gown. Better still, those dreamy sleeves are optional and take … Continue reading NYBFW S/S ‘23: Trending Styles with Yumi Katsura

Yumi Katsura has always been one of my favorite bridal designers since I first started The Anti Bridezilla back in 2013. This season they created a curated collection that featured timeless designs with modern touches that can easily take you from the wedding aisle to the reception. Like this gorgeous convertible gown with a removable … Continue reading NYBFW S/S ‘23: Sophisticated Brides with Yumi Katsura

One thing I always love about Anne Barge is that she always channels a classic bridal look. And this season didn’t disappoint. There were quite a few beautiful vintage-inspired looks that graced the presentation at her show. To check out the full Anne Barge collection, visit her website.For more NYBFW S/S '23 coverage, be sure … Continue reading NYBFW S/S ‘23: Classic Brides with Anne Barge

It feels so good to have in-person bridal market back after two years of digital-only “showings! And yes, I’m officially back as well after a very long hiatus! I kicked off market with a presentation at Anne Barge for her Spring/Summer ‘23 collection. And a definite style that continues to delight is the convertible wedding dress. These gowns … Continue reading NYBFW S/S ‘23: Convertible Brides with Anne Barge

It’s been a while since I came to you guys with a written update about my SDC process. But if you’ve been following me on Instagram, and specifically IGTV, I’ve been giving updates. The Refinement Plan ProgressWhen I last wrote an update, I had just received my sets of refinement trays and was starting on Month … Continue reading SmileDirectClub Updates: Refinements Part 2

Unless you’re living a true simple life, you probably spend a lot of time in front of a screen. And before you think this is a post where I admonish you for not “really living life”, that’s not what this article is about. Instead, this is an admonishment to focus on your eye health. Whether … Continue reading Protect Your Eyes with These Blue Light Blocking Must Haves

Winter is in full effect, and while we have just over a month until Spring officially returns, the reality is that cold weather could continue well into April. So, depending on where you live, it could be anywhere from mild to frigid. And this time of year, my biggest priorities are hydration, moisturizing, and exfoliating. … Continue reading Winter Skin Sucks — These Are the Skincare Goodies You Need

So this weekend I took out my Marley Twists and decided to play with a new wig that I picked up from LuvMe Hair. And that also gave me time to do a simple makeup look. Aside from the bold lip, this is a makeup look that you can normally find me rocking because it … Continue reading Test Drives: Pretty Vulgar, Nars, IT Cosmetics & Tucheir

So it’s been FOREVER since I’ve written an SDC update and there’s been a good reason for that. If you follow me on IG, you know the story. But for the newbies, here’s the rundown. A Gap That Wasn’t ClosedMy original smile plan was scheduled to end on November 12th.  Back in mid-October of last year, … Continue reading SmileDirectClub: Delays, Refinements, & Getting Back on Track