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?

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1. Kelly Faetanini

2. Lazaro

3. WToo

4. Theia

5. Oscar de la Renta

6. Vera Wang

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Themespiration: Oscars 2013

Hello Sweets! It's been busy around here lately, but not too busy for Oscar style watching. Watching beautiful people, wearing beautiful gowns never gets old to me. Yesterday's Oscars presented some celebrity style inspiration to admire. Not only for a special evening, but of course, for your special day.  Every bride wants to look like she was styled by a celebrity stylist. A stylist may not be feasible for some, but who says you can't borrow some style ideas. Use these red-carpet trends to help you create your own personal look for your big day. Something borrowed...check!

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1. Form-Fitting Sequin

2. Dramatic Ruffles

3. Front Split

4. Bright Red

5. Soft Layers

6. Metallic Gold

7. Pale Pink

8. Floral Bodice 

1. Giorgio Armani & Pronovias / 2. Gucci Premiere & Angel Sanchez / 3. Donna Karan Atelier & 

Monique Lhuillier / 4. Valentino & Vera Wang / 5. Oscar de la Renta & Rosa Clara / 6. Giorgio Armani & 

Ines Di Santo / 7. Dior Couture & Monique Lhuillier / 8. Alexis Mabille & Cocoe Voci

Vera Wang Goes Red

The bridal gown world got quite the shock for the second year in a row from iconic fashion designer Vera Wang. The designer's nude & black colored wedding gowns graced the runway last season - and she has turned it up a notch with bold red dresses dominating the runway this year.

via BridalGuide

With this new collection, which took the bridal world by storm this past week in the press, the designer pays homage to her heritage. In China, brides wear the color red to reflect love, romance and joy. The color red is also used the day of the wedding in the decorations of the bride & groom's homes, and even in the gift boxes/envelopes given out at the wedding. And although the color may be bold, Vera's subtle elegant details still shine through in the designs.

This new collection of 15 gowns celebrates the color of love and passion. A definite stray from the traditional white and ivory gowns that made her one of the go-to designers for future brides.

Vera says of the new collection, "Beautiful dream. The symbolism of Red. Boldly romantic, charming, protective, grand, seductive, sexy. From dahlia to scarlet, crimson and vermillion. A celebration of love."

"Vera always likes to wow and show a somewhat rebellious, anti-traditionalist approach in her shows, and I think that definitely came through," said Brittany Robins, Bridal Guide's Assistant Fashion & Beauty Editor. "She never ceases to amaze!"

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