Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Wedding Dresses
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Saturday, July 21, 2012
White and Blue Pattern Basic Women Tank Top, Very Charming and Fresh
- This top is so fresh and charming!
- Beautifully hugging your curves... fitted shape and scoop neck line
- Great intricate blue allover pattern/graphic
- Hand made from organic cotton & recycled Lycra…non itch, non-toxic, recyclable.
- Looks great paired with skirt, jeans or shorts, You can wear it alone or layer it on top of a tank top. Have fun with it!
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Brooke Burke Launches New Lingerie Line!
What's in your underwear drawer?
If you're looking to upgrade from the dreaded granny panties to some stylish (but still comfy) undergarments - look no further! Our very
own Brooke Burke will launch a new line of intimate apparel in partnership with BeachMint, an e-commerce company that offers products designed and created by celebrities.
Called intiMINT, the collection is perfect for moms who want to bring sexy back. From lace thongs, briefs and boyshorts to bralettes, racerback tanks, and loungewear separates, the pieces are designed to be both comfortable AND alluring.
"Lingerie is the first thing we put on in the morning and the closest things to our body," Brooke says. "I know sometimes we only have five minutes to throw on our gear before rushing out the door to carpool, work or whatever other mommy commitment we have.... and as moms, I think we sometimes forget how sexy we are!"
She adds that "something as simple as intimate apparel - a beautiful pair of panties and a bra with a sexy detail - might help you feel like a sensual woman again."
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Famous and Fabulous: Five Iconic Wedding Dresses
Kate Middleton...
Do you remember Princess Diana's wedding dress? How about the most recent royal bride, Kate Middleton? Or the fictional fashionista Carrie Bradshaw's 'Big' wedding day outfit?
High-profile weddings are characterized by high-profile dresses.
These gowns take months to design and come with quite the price tag, but there's no denying that the end result is something priceless.
Here are some of the most famous and iconic wedding dresses:
Two billion people reportedly turned on their tubes to catch the royal wedding last April and the most buzzed about topic leading up to the big day was Kate Middleton's wedding attire.
The trendsetting gown that she wore on her walk down the aisle was designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen and made from French Chantilly lace, English Cluny lace and ivory and white satin gazar.
The dress was made to resemble an opening flower and design details included individual hand-cut flowers decorating the bodice and train. Fun fact: Kate's train was a mere nine feet compared to Princess Di's 25-footer.
"It has been the experience of a lifetime to work with Catherine Middleton to create her wedding dress, and I have enjoyed every moment of it," Sarah Burton said in a statement.
"It was such an incredible honour to be asked, and I am so proud of what we and the Alexander McQueen team have created. I am delighted that the dress represents the best of British craftsmanship."
Kristen Stewart as Bella in "Twilight: Breaking Dawn"
Bella Swan's marriage to Edward Cullen was one of the most highly-anticipated weddings in teen fiction, and the Carolina Herrera creation worn by her movie counterpart was pretty anticipated as well.
Valued at $35,000, the custom-made dress took four months to create and was paired with jewel-encrusted Manolo Blahnik heels.
Herrera talked about Kristen Stewart's reaction to the design an interview with Town & Country:
"We did three fittings. When she initially put on the dress and looked over her shoulder into the mirror, she was very moved. In that moment she was not an actress or a character in a film but instead a bride, and a happy one at that.
The designer not only worked with the actress for a perfect fit, but with Twilight author Stephenie Meyer to create the perfect style for Bella.
The dress is simple in the front, with a gorgeous oval-shaped low back and lace embellishments.
"It’s very romantic, and when all the details come together, it creates a vision specific to Bella’s style and personality," said Herrera.
Grace Kelly...
She might not have been born into royalty, but Grace Kelly's very public marriage to Prince Rainier III of Monoco was not without an incredibly crafted wedding gown fit for a princess.
The long sleeved dress was designed by Helen Rose, famous for designing costumes for MGM, and featured a high rounded collar and fitted waist.
With antique lace from Brussels embroidered with pearls, the construction of Grace Kelly's extravagant dress took six weeks and 36 seamstresses!
Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City
Another highly anticipated fictional marriage: Carrie Bradshaw's marriage to Mr. Big. And although our favorite fashionista didn't quite manage to make it down the aisle in her Vivienne Westwood wedding dress, it sure caught our hearts.
The champagne colored dress featured a full skirt and asymmetric hem, as well as a unique sweetheart neckline.
Although the cocktail version of Carrie's Vivienne Westwood dress sold out online immediately for $9,875, fans can still buy the floor length version directly from Vivienne herself for a mere $15,700.
"Our wedding dress always captures the essence of the collection to its most extreme and is the highlight piece," a spokesperson for Vivienne Westwood told Vogue. "In the film, Carrie was sent many choices, however, the dress designed by Vivienne Westwood obviously stood out amongst others and became her choice for her wedding."
Princess Diana...
In 1981, Princess Diana married Prince Charles in an historic ceremony, wearing an ivory silk dress designed by Elizabeth Emmanuel.
Elizabeth said of Diana to Piers Morgan, "She never seemed to be under pressure. She was always very relaxed and I was the one who was getting stressed out."
Despite the 80s puff sleeves, her wedding gown was beautifully crafted and with antique lace and a whopping 10,000 mother-of-pearl sequins!
While Princess Di's dress is currently on tour, the replica gown (made in case of any snafus) was just sold at an auction for approximately $130,000.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Eyeglass Styles for Women
If you have to wear eyeglasses, they should at least look good on you. The many different styles of eyeglasses can make finding a pair that flatter your face shape simple. The key to choosing a flattering pair of glasses is to think in terms of opposites, according to optician Rene Soltis in "Real Simple" magazine. Choose glasses that are a different shape than your face to look your best.
Square Glasses
Square or rectangular glasses frames look best on a round or oval face, since the rigidity of the square offers a nice contrast to the softness of a round face. Go for a pair of glasses with short rectangular lenses if you want to add length to your face and make it look less round.
Rimless Glasses
Rimless eyeglasses don't have a frame to hold them in place. Instead, they are simply attached to the ear posts with a screw. If you have a heart- or diamond-shaped face, rimless glasses may be your best choice, as they look delicate and dainty in contrast to a wide forehead. The dainty eyeglasses also draw attention away from a narrow chin.
Round Glasses
A pair of round eyeglasses can either make you look a bit like a hippie or give you a geeky, 1980s vibe, depending on the size of the glasses. Stick with round frames if you have a square face, because the round lenses will soften your face. If you go for round glasses, be careful to choose a pair that aren't too large for your face.
Cat Eye Glasses
A pair of cat eye glasses adds a bit of vintage flair to your face. The lens shape is rounded and comes to a point on the sides of the eye. The style of glasses is pretty flattering on most face shapes. For an everyday look, look for a pair of cat eye glasses that have moderately sized lenses and not too much detailing. If you want a dressier pair of eyeglasses, opt for a pair of cat eye lenses in a tortoise print or with small sequins embedded in the corner of the lenses.
Sporty Glasses
If you wear glasses and like to play sports or get plenty of exercise, you may need a pair of glasses designed to handle lots of activity. Eyeglasses that you can wear during exercise typically have polycarbonate instead of glass lenses, so that they won't shatter should your glasses fall. The frames are also much more durable than regular glasses styles. You can find a sporty pair of glasses in pretty much any shape, though most are designed to look a bit more rugged than everyday glasses.
Make An Effortless Transition Into Fall Fashion
Summer may technically be over, Labor Day has come and gone, the kids are heading back to school and you swear you saw an orange leaf the other day, but that doesn’t mean that you have to bring out all the cold weather clothes just yet.
Hold on to summer for just awhile longer with these great ways to take your look from summer light to autumn warmth:
Keep The Sundress Even Without The Summer Sun
Who doesn't love a sundress? It’s fun, it’s flirty and it’s easy. So then keep wearing it! Just add a nice tailored jacket (that hangs no longer than three inches below your waist). Since sundresses tend to be wild on their own, try to keep the jacket simple and match it with a single color in your dress. And shoes? Calf high boots! They’ll keep your legs warm, and still show off what’s left of that gorgeous summer tan.
Peasant Tops Will Keep You Warm & Looking Hot
Peasant tops are an amazing article to wear this time of year, they have enough material to keep you covered when the wind begins to blow but are still sexy enough to show a little skin. Pair a moderately bright top (one that has some pizzazz but in a neutral color) with your favorite tight jeans- this allows juxtaposition between the two fits, flattering a top-heavy body. Then pair your look with some gorgeous nude high heels and you are ready for an evening of fun, even without the sun.
Scarves Are Your Best Friend
During this seasonal transition, weather tends to vacillate between hot and cold with no more than a moment’s notice. So how do you plan for a patio party that starts in the afternoon and promises to extend into the dark? A scarf. This handy gem is essential and can easily be carried around; plus they add a monumental amount of warmth to your body. But be warned, plan your look around the idea that you will be wearing a scarf- meaning keep it simple, because as soon as you add a scarf you increase your look a level. And when in doubt remember, one loud accessory is perfect, two is too many!
Gold Keeps the Cold Away
The best thing to do when choosing jewelry this time of year is use the heaviness of gold and balance it with light hearted gems. Green peridots and blue turquoise are perfect matches with golden earrings and necklaces because they echo the colors of warm sunny deserts and tropical paradise, while the heaviness of the gold matches the weather around you. It’s like life: you’re in the present moment, but you're still dreaming of a Pina Colada in paradise.
Follow these simple steps and you'll feel fashionable even during a time of year that bounces between seasons. No matter where you are or what the weather around you holds, keep in mind: start simple then add a layer. This allows you to look classy while being ready to face a stiff wind- even when that wind smells like winter.
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