New York Bridal Market - The Short of it all

I'm wrapping up this week's coverage of New York's Bridal Market shows with my favorite short dresses. If you've been following up til now, you know my affinity for short wedding dresses. A perfect choice whether you're ceremony is at the beach, your grandmother's carefully tended garden or you want to spice things up at the reception.
I love this dress from Lela Rose. The crystal beadwork is amazing.
This Marina K beaded mini is a perfect dancing dress. If you've got the gams, no need to hide them. Show them off!
This beaded coat by Melissa Sweet reminds me of Audrey Hepburn. Love it!
Swingy and flirty at Priscilla of Boston Platinum. This gown is perfect.
Now I know this last gown is far from a shortie but the train is too incredible to ignore. Romona Keveza's detailing on this gown is nothing short of amazing. It's like an unexpected burst of excitement!

New York Bridal Market - Part Deux

Continuing with a few of my favorite designs from New York Bridal Market shows, quite a few designers pulled out all the stops. We saw lots of embellished skirts and great detailing, really one of a kind pieces. Enjoy!
What I love most about this gown from Douglas Hannant was the feather appliques. If it's your desire to make a statement with going too far over the edge, this gown is sheer perfection.
Can we talk about this incredible Anne Barge design? There is beading and lots and lots of ruffles without being overpowering. The gown retains its shape and silhouette so the model is wearing it and not the other way around. Exactly what you want for your wedding day.
Refined. Elegant. Sophisticated. This gown by designer Junko Yoshioka is all of that and more. I can just picture the movement of this gown as the model walked. Take notice of how her hair and necklace echo the lines of the dress.
Ladies, I need you to take a deep breath and exhales very, very slowly. Ines Di Santo is known for creating glamorous, sexy gowns for the confident bride. This incredible dress is no exception. Definitely not for the shrinking violet. In this gown, you know your groom will not be looking anywhere else but at you the entire night. LOVE it!

**Images courtesy of Brides and Mark Ingram

New York Bridal Market - Christos

Happy Monday, Everyone! I hope your week is off to an amazing start. This weekend was all about New York's Bridal Market and the fashion shows. Though I did not make it to the shows, I was kept in the loop, quite brilliantly I might add, by the team over at Brides.com. Saturday evening was the live streaming of Priscilla of Boston's stunning show. It was almost as good as being in the front row! This week I'll be posting a few of my favorite designers offerings. First up is Christos.
Lace bodice with tiered tulle ballgown. Can't you just imagine the movement?
I love the button detailing on the back of this dress. Skims your curves perfectly.
Really feeling the understated elegance of this gown. Real flower power in the accent.
The ribboned waist sets the delicate beading off perfectly.
This gown is my favorite. I love the shimmering gold floral pattern. Imagine how divine it would look at a candlelight ceremony. Fabulous!


**Photos courtesy of Brides

Not Your Mother's Wedding Dress

Happy Monday dear readers! Newsweek recently published an article showcasing some of the season's most fashion-forward, seductive gowns. These are definitely not your mother's wedding dresses. Plunging necklines, body-hugging silhouettes and sheer fabrics will ensure your groom doesn't stray too far from your side. Do you dare?
Priscilla of Boston's edgy feather hemmed gown
Platinum by Priscilla of Boston sheer top with strategically placed beading and ball skirt
Tara Keely gown with plunging v-neckline
Curve hugging dropped waist with tiered dress by Lazaro. One of my favs
Kenneth Pool with classic cowl neck
Loving this bared-shoulder design by Anne Bowen
Show off your gorgeous back with this Douglas Hannant gown
Your legs will take center stage in this corseted mini with ballroom skirt by Ines di Santo
Designer Jenny Packham, famous for her Bond Girl gowns, does not disappoint with the down to there neckline of this gown

**images by Luke Walker, Jennifer Davis and Erik Ekroth

That Golden Glow

When I saw Eva Mendes in this fabulous Christian Dior gown at the Golden Globes last night, I immediately thought how perfect it would be for a wedding. It's sculpted, feminine and exceedingly flattering...what every woman wants to be in her gown. For the newly engaged among us, Dior has provided the perfect gown-shopping-trip inspiration. Notice how the necklace highlights and draws attention to Eva's face. While you may not want to go as dramatic for your wedding (but then again, maybe you do), the idea is easily translatable. Enjoy the day!