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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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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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{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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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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Vera Wang welcomes the spring season with a gorgeous tulle...Vera Wang welcomes the spring season with a gorgeous tulle ballgown. Vera Wang Spring 2011. ...
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Cotton Tulle Wedding Ball GownI’m a tulle-loving girl. I think the netted fabric adds a little something to a dress – particularly a wedding gown – giving it the lift it needs and deserves. But, let’s face it, lovelies: the stuff itches. I have a black and white polka dot dress with a bright red sash (it’s quite fabulous) but I avoid wearing it because the bottom layer (bright red tulle!) is so dang itchy. And, if you sit in it all day it leaves marks on your legs. So, when I saw this tulle wedding ball gown I thought it looked lovely, but imagined the itchiness that would ensue. Ouch. However, I quickly ...
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TULLEEver versatile tulle is used for making everything from full, gathered skirts to poufs on head pieces.Defined, tulle is a fine mesh netting with a hexagonal pattern that comes in silk or nylon. It's the standard material for bridal veils. It's also used in bouffant skirts like the one pictured above, proffering that ballerina look Vera Wang reinvented about twenty years back. While the big tulle skirt is classic, edgier versions of late suggest special effects like draping, ruching and pick-up treatments over more modified skirt silhouettes. Not to be overlooked for trains done in layers....
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TULLE-ING AROUNDIn my experience working with brides I find they either totally love tulle or absolutely can't stand it. I ask you though, what could be more bridal than a cloud of soft tulle? Defined, tulle is that fine mesh netting with a hexagonal pattern that comes in silk, cotton, nylon or acrylic silk for power netting. Tulle, aka illusion, is familiar because its the standard material for bridal veils. Did you know it also comes in lighter versions and is used in bouffant skirts? The ones here give off that romantic look evoking ballerinas and Boho princesses. Above ...
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TULLE-ING AROUNDDivine Images A picture hat draped completely in tulle paired up with a tulle over skirtI ask you, what could say bridal more than a cloud of soft tulle? Tulle is a fine mesh netting with a hexagonal pattern that comes in silk, cotton, nylon or acrylic/silk for power netting. Tulle, aka illusion, is familiar because its the standard material for bridal veils. But did you know it comes in lighter versions and is used in bouffant skirts.? The one pictured below certainly gives off that ballerina look Vera Wang popularized a few years back. Photo by Ron GreystarThe big tulle dres...
