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{Reader Request} Traditional BallgownOur latest reader request comes from a budget bride who is absolutely smitten with the Dauphine by Ian Stuart. Source Unfortunately, our bride’s budget is around $1,000, and this dress is about $4k over budget. So here are some traditional wedding ballgowns or a good price. David’s Bridal, $649: David’s Bridal, $850: David’s Bridal, $724: David’s Bridal, $300: Alfred Angelo, under $999: Alfred Angelo, under $999: Group USA, $699: Group USA, $600: Best of luck in your search – I’m sure you’ll look like a princess on your wedding day! -Dana F. Subscribe to the c...
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Fashion Fridays - Ballgown with a TwistI fell in love with doing Fashion Friday, which we started last month and just had to continue them for June! In honor of the addition of dresses to The Left Bank Jewelry's Line, each Friday this month will feature a different dress from the Fancy New York line and the perfect accessories to go with it. These vintage inspired dresses are all made to measure just for you and celebrate the "Sunday Best" concept.Meet Suzanne, a 1950s inspired strapless ball gown accented with a full gathered gown and pleating detail. Add a gorgeous sash or petite belt at the waist...
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{décor inspiration: black, white & ballgowns}. . . stately wrought-iron gates and antique mirrors, intricate crown moulding and onyx walls, chevron floors and delicate lace gowns, and most of all, satin sashes and dreams in black and white . . .{images: rooms - joseph dirand architects via the diversion project; runway: oscar de la renta via a glamorous little side project}{this is glamorous} on facebook & follow on twitter copyright © 2007-2011 {this is glamorous} all rights reserved...
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2011 Wedding Trends - Part Five, Big Ballgowns are BackOur friends over at the One Wed blog have released their annual list of wedding trends and it couldn't be more on point! To help you make these trends your own, we've taken their list and added some fabulous accessories.Part Five ~ Big Ballgowns are Back!Here's a trend almost everyone is excited about...big and fabulous ballgowns, back to the princess inspired gown from our little girl dreams. But this year's styles are all grown up and so are the accessories. Big dresses mean you need to pay extra attention to proportion, think show stopping earrings and no necklace or st...
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RT @brides Brocade ballgown by @Tara_keely #bridalmarket -KF...RT @brides Brocade ballgown by @Tara_keely #bridalmarket -KF http://yfrog.com/h0v5opbgj...
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Dress of the day: Eliza J Strapless Satin Party DressFiled under: Fashion, Wedding party, Dress of the Day The perfect dress for your chic pink and brown wedding.This party dress by Eliza J is beautifully crafted of tiered laser-cut satin "ribbons" and is so hopelessly sophisticated that we're tempted to get one just in case we get a last-minute invitation to a fabulous party.If pink and brown is your theme, may we recommend these shoes (or maybe these?) and a simple bouquet to complete the look? Talk about effortless chic!$158 at NordstromGallery: Dress of the day: BridesmaidsContinue reading Dress of the day: Eliza J Strapless Satin Party Dres...
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Kenneth Pool’s Alessandra is stunning - Royal Duchess...Kenneth Pool’s Alessandra is stunning - Royal Duchess Satin. Strapless Satin ballgown with bustle skirt and Crystal encrusted bodice....
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{blue satin sashes}Completely fell in love with this photograph of Jen Gotch's whirlwind trip to Vegas -- the lacy strapless dress with blue satin sash and matching shoes are just perfect and très romantic.Carla Bruni was said to have worn a sleeveless, knee-length Hermès dress with a 10 cm-wide marine blue ribbon for her wedding to French President Nicolas Sarkozy. {Unfortunately, since no photographers or press were allowed at the "secret" ceremony, we may never see the dress, but Carla was described as ravishing by Francois Lebel, the mayor of the 8th district of Paris, who officiated their marriage.}Above,...
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HYDRANGEAS AND SATINLooking forward to Spring this year? It's all about new beginnings. With a little help from the wonderful tools over at SMP, I've put together a medley of tones found in the Aurora Borealis range I just couldn't resist ringing in the New Year with. Happy 2010! Credits: Gown by Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal Couture; Shoes by Kate Spade...
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LACE AND SATINWhen I first saw Portland designer, Holly Stalder's work on ETSY I knew I had to share these images with you all. If you're a bride open to re-wearing your dress these are superb candidates for a beautiful afterlife. Mixing vintage with contemporary technique, Holly then works her own unique fabrication into each piece.Explore more of Holly's creations in her ETSY store and http://www.hollystalder.com/...
