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Just A Formality - Bridal Gowns & Formal Wear

Archive for September 2008

September 30th, 2008

How to Plan the Perfect Destination Wedding

Marcy Blum, Wedding and Events Planner and author of “Wedding Planning for Dummies,” talks to Lisa Birnbach of Howdini.com about how to plan the perfect destination wedding.
Destination weddings are very hot right now, making up of 20% of all weddings. Jamaica, Italy and Mexico are the popular places for a destination wedding. Marcy’s tips [...]

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September 29th, 2008

Phoebe Couture Two-Tone Gown

Berry is one of the hot colors for fall and this berry and wine two-tone evening gown from Phoebe Couture is an excellent choice. Featuring a gathered neckline and draped front, this gown is feminine and sophisticated.

You can get this silk dress at Neiman Marcus for $400. And keep in mind when shopping at Neiman [...]

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September 28th, 2008

Nicole Miller Antique White Satin Evening Gown

This stunning white gown was featured in InStyle magazine. This gown could be a wedding dress, a bridesmaids dress or just an awesome white evening gown. It features criss-cross back straps that can actually be worn in the front instead to create a keyhole design.

You can get this Nicole Miller gown right now at edressme [...]

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September 28th, 2008

Angelina Faccenda Bridal Gown

From the Angelina Faccenda collection at Morilee, you can find this gorgeous bridal gown. It features a strapless bodice along with Swarovski crystals and pearls at the waistline. The gorgeous waterfall skirt continues into the chapel train.

You can view this and other wedding gowns from the collection at MoriLee.com. This particular gown is Style #1028. [...]

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September 28th, 2008

Red Print Flowing Gown from JS Collections

Featuring a swirling red print and a long flowing skirt, this red gown from JS Collections is very flirty and feminine.

This pretty flowing gown features a empire waist, sweetheart neckline and a slight train. You can order this dress right now from edressme for $370. It’s available in sizes 4-16.
Photo credit: edressme
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September 27th, 2008

Enjoy The Splendid Reads From Splendicity

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.
SHOPPING
NY Spender suggests that “if you buy only one pair of shoes this fall, buy one with stacked heels.“
Her Accessories is celebrating the cooler weather with a roundup of her favorite fall jackets.

Gleaming Things loves Givenchy’s look of layered chains, but they [...]

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September 26th, 2008

Brides Magazine “Something Pink” Gowns

Brides magazine has gathered 21 of the world’s most celebrated dress designers and asked each to create a pink wedding wedding gown. These wedding dresses will be in stores across the country in October, with a portion of sales going to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
On October 14th, Brides magazine’s “Something Pink” issue hits [...]

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September 24th, 2008

Vera Wang Luxe Audrey

I have a friend who is getting married in a few months. She has great parents helping with the cost of the wedding. Therefore for her bridal gown, she decided to go for Vera Wang.
Though I love Vera Wang, I’m just not sure I’d splurge $10K-$15K on a simple design. For example, here is one [...]

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September 24th, 2008

Touch Ups Anneka Sandal

If you are looking for a metallic wedding shoe, this one from Touch Ups is a good choice. A few weeks back I went to a wedding where the bride was wearing a bronze shoe and it really looked fantastic with her ivory gown.

This particular shoe features rhinestone accents along the T-strap and comes in [...]

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September 23rd, 2008

Badgley Mischka Velvet-Top Dress

This adorable dress from the Badgley Mischka Platinum Label features a velvet top and full silk organza skirt. It’s a very flirty choice with its sweetheart neckline and beaded empire waist.

Though it’s not full-length, you could definitely wear this velvet-top dress to a formal occasion. You can get it right now at Neiman Marcus for [...]

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