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‘Runway’ to Retail

article by Renee Lee - CTW Features | posted on May 07, 2012 at 8:53am

Bebe stores may be among the destinations for young women in search of classy club wear and trendy office attire, but the California-based retailer also is among the several big-name retailers get into the wedding business, with its recently released bridal collection designed by former “Project Runway” designer Rami Kashou. The Bebe collection features a dozen bridal looks, ranging from…

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Belted Brides

article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on April 20, 2012 at 7:00am

Need a little sparkle, texture or just plain oomph in your attire? Belts and sashes are a simple and stunning solution. “I love belts and sashes,” says Nicole Janowicz, an international stylist who specializes in celebrities and high-end weddings. “They transform the entire look of a dress, and are a great way to incorporate more of the bride’s personality and aspects of the overall…

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The Facts of Fittings

article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on April 02, 2012 at 7:00am

The process of trying on multiple wedding dresses in the quest of “The One” can be, well, incredibly trying. To ensure your appointments are smooth sailing, check out these 10 practical pointers from wedding gown designer Elizabeth Dye, who owns the Portland, Ore.-based bridal boutique The English Dept., and recently opened her own San Francisco showroom. 1. Saturdays are by far the busiest…

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Living in a Material World

article by Nola Sarkisian-Miller - CTW Features | posted on March 21, 2012 at 8:50am

Everybody knows that strapless gowns are the favored silhouettes of brides. But, what about the fabric of the gown? Should brides opt for something like a heavy duchess satin, which lends itself well to beading, or a silk tulle for an incredible fairy tale ball gown, or a sheer chiffon for a soft, drapey feel? For spring 2012, bridal designers are thinking about the lightness of being. Sheerer…

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Wedding Poll: Trash the Dress?

poll by Buffalo Brides | posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:15am

A growing trend among brides (and grooms) is to take part in a trash the formalwear photo session after the wedding. Would you consider trashing your dress or tux once the wedding festivities are over? Photo courtesy of Expressions Studio www.expressionsstudio.com

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She’s Got the Look

article by Nola Sarkisian Miller - CTW Features | posted on January 25, 2012 at 7:00am

As brides take more chances with their fashion statements, Hollywood Glam is one of the key trends emerging in bridal fashion. Not afraid to experiment with color, shine and other attention-drawing details, brides are borrowing ideas from the red carpet, looking for tips and style direction from celebrities. “Hollywood style offers endless inspiration to brides,” says San Francisco-based…

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Royalty and the Red Carpet

article by Nola Sarkisian-Miller - CTW Features | posted on January 15, 2012 at 6:59am

The year in weddings started with fevered speculation over the Duchess of Cambridge’s bridal gown for her April wedding day and ended with the gleeful fervor over Bella Swan’s stunning look as worn by Kristen Stewart in the movie, “Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1,” which recently hit theaters. Kate Middleton captured the limelight in her lace gown designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander…

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Use Your Illusion

article by Nola Sarkisian-Miller - CTW Features | posted on January 13, 2012 at 7:00am

For brides-to-be suffering from strapless fatigue, the illusion neckline - ones with a sheer panel extending from the bust to the collar - has been a welcome addition to the bridal gown silhouettes available. Brides can show a little or a lot and still look sophisticated and sexy without being showy, making it a timeless fashion statement. “Glee” star Jayma Mays was a red-carpet standout at the…

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All About the Dress

article by CTW Features | posted on December 30, 2011 at 7:00am

Maybe you stumbled upon it clicking through the latest runway gowns, or perhaps it’s your mother or grandmother’s gown you want to mod into your own modern-bride look. Old or new, borrowed or blue, the dress is the one of the most exciting parts of the wedding for the bride. And contrary to popular belief, shopping for one is easy. You may have been told the more dresses you try on, the more…

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Fashion is Forever

article by CTW Features | posted on December 20, 2011 at 7:00am

Kim Kardashian’s nuptials might not have been able to make it through the waning months of 2011, but her wedding will live well on into 2012. Famed wedding gown designer Vera Wang has included two gowns inspired by dresses she custom-designed for Kardashian’s August wedding to Kris Humphries. Kardashian filed for divorce from Humphries on Oct. 31. All that aside, the two Kardashian-inspired…

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