Bridal Swag: Oscars 2014

Sunday's Oscars was full of anticipation and newbies that took our breathe away...can we say Lupita Nyong'o, and not just that she's an Oscar winner, but that powder blue dress on her was gorg! I have to admit that I rather watch the Red Carpet than the actual award show. It's much more entertaining! This year's Oscars did not disappoint in style ideas. Gather some inspiration.

~Stay Sweet



1.  Powder Blue

Prada & Blumarine

2.  Fancy Cape

Versace & Monique Lhuillier

4.  Applique

Giorgio Armani & Elie Saab

5.  Spring Florals

Monique Lhuillier & Georges Hobeika

6. Pale Pink

Gabriela Cadena & Georges Hobeika (re-ocurring trend from last year)

7.  Lace Peplum

Givenchy & Marchesa

8. Intricate Details

Naeem Khan & Naeem Khan (Is there really any other comparison? I think not!)

Images via: Prada, Blumarine // Versace, Lhuillier // Armani, Saab // Lhuillier, Hobeika // Cadena, Hobeika //

Givenchy, Marchesa // Khan, Khan

Bridal Swag: White Pantsuits

Not only did white gowns grace the runways, but also, white pants, suits and jumpsuits.  Those who do not want to wear a dress, but still would like to have a chic put-together look for anything from courtroom nuptials to a Vegas elopement ... this look is for you. This look can even extend beyond bridal wear to any chic event. Be sure to note that you will stand out in style regardless of the occasion.

~Stay Sweet

1. Theia 

2. J.Crew

3.  Rivini

4. Carolina Herrera {Classic suit ... my fav!}

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Bridal Swag: Detailed Back

Photo Credit: Pretty Stuff Tumblr

Who wants to get their sexy back? On the bridal runways there were plenty of gorgeous gowns with sexy back details.  To me, the back can be one of the sexiest part of a woman. I even devoted a whole Pinterest board of backless inspiration. The back can be both sexy and demure at the same time. It entices without being over the top.  So it's no surprise that wedding gown designers have focused on this detail in their collection. Fall in love with your gorgeous back!

~Stay Sweet

1. Mark Zunino

2. Lela Rose

3. Anne Bowen

4. Reem Acra

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Bridal Swag: Blush Tones

The 2014 bridal shows were nothing less than out of the box, with blush tones, crop tops, Gatsby-styles, pants suits and patterned trends for the bride who wants to push the envelope a bit or a lot. The spring collections did not skip color by any means.  The traditional whites and ivories filled the runways, but designers also took to subtle and bold shades like blushes and bright pinks. Stark whites and ivories do not compliment everyone's skin tones, so pale pinks are a pleasant alternative. The shades run from barely there to in your face...a sampling for all types of brides. Is this trend for you?

~Stay Sweet

1. Kelly Faetanini

2. Lazaro

3. WToo

4. Theia

5. Oscar de la Renta

6. Vera Wang

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