Amsale, Christos and Kenneth Pool Trunk Show Sneak Peek!
Are you a bride-to-be looking for an elegant, modern gown? Or maybe you’re a bit more traditional, looking for a romantic gown? Or do you lean more dramatic and hoping for something grand? Maybe you’re not sure what your wedding style is and are looking to try on a number of different options!
Well, do we have a treat for you! This weekend, we’re hosting a very unique trunk show… A multi-designer trunk show that caters to ALL brides-to-be! We will have the amazing Amsale bridal collection for the forever modern bride; the extraordinary Christos, whose collection evokes a feeling of fairy-tale femininity and romance, and the gorgeous Kenneth Pool bridal, a collection that celebrates and caters to the bride that commands the spotlight!
This trunk show is an absolute dream, and to top it off we will have Marco Cattoretti, VP of Amsale Design Group, on hand to assist brides with their perfect gown. Really, it just doesn’t get better than this! We are thrilled! For more information on how to make your appointment (hurry, they’re going fast) go here! Here are some of our favorite gowns from each designer. Aren’t these gowns stunning? What are your faves?
XOXO
Badgley Mischka Sneak Peek!
We truly believe that brides should always shine like a star on their wedding night! So we couldn’t be more excited with this weekend’s trunk show that is inspired by constellations, stars and the zodiac! Badgley Mischka’s Spring 2013 bridal collection is absolutely DIVINE.
One of America’s top design houses has really outdone themselves with this stunning collection. The details, the craftsmanship, the styles… They are just to die for! And trust us, this is one collection you want to see up close and personal to really enjoy all of its beauty! The trunk show runs Feb 22 – 23, so if you are looking to twinkle and shine on your big night this is definitely a trunk show you don't want to miss! Here are some of our favorite gowns from this inspired collection. Are you loving any? As always, we love to hear what you are swooning over! For more details on the trunk show, please click here!
XOXO
Happy Fashion Friday!
Happy Friday! Happy Fashion Friday! We just came back from Fashion Week, and as you can imagine, it was an amazing experience! We’ve been to NYC Fashion Week a number of times, but truly, it never gets old! There was so much inspiration and creativity… And of course, beautiful fashion!
Our heart skipped a beat when we witnessed Monique Lhuillier’s collection sashay down the runway! Her jewel tones and use of this year’s official color, emerald green, was truly breathtaking! And her RED jeweled gown: A-Ma-Zing!
Jenny Packham’s collection was also gorgeous! It was decadent, intricate and the details are just impeccable! Definitely, a collection fit for any princess! Finally, Carmen Marc Valvo, was another favorite! The collection was simply stunning... The fit of the dresses, the details of the fabrics - OMG!
Here are some of our favorite gowns… We paired our pics with some of the runway shots so you can appreciate the detail and let your heart skip a beat with the gown! Any that you are loving? Would love to hear what you think, and we can’t wait to receive these and more Fall 2013 fashions in the store! Stay tuned!
Have a great weekend!
XOXO
Peter Langner Trunk Show Sneak Peak
Buongiorno Amici! We are so excited with this week’s trunk show! We have the one and only Peter Langner Bridal collection. This collection comes directly from Rome – and it is just DIVINE. All the dresses truly have the style, tailoring and workmanship you expect from Italy. The details on each gown are simply breathtaking and gorgeous. This is definitely a trunk show worth visiting, specially, since many of these dresses are not housed at the store year round. Don’t miss this opportunity, the trunk show starts February, 8 but for more details, click here… In the meantime, here is a sneak peak of some our favorite Peter Langner Bridal collection gowns:
Romona Keveza Couture Trunk Show Sneak Peak!
Are you ready to witness another incredible collection? Then get ready for this weekend’s Trunk Show featuring the amazing Romona Keveza’s Couture Bridal collection. New York designer, Romona Keveza, has created an impeccable collection inspired around the visual theme of darkness to light. She takes you on a journey from East to West by including design elements from three awe-inspiring dynasties: Ottoman, Ming and the Windsor dynasty!
Don’t miss the opportunity to see this couture collection. Here is a sneak peak of some our favorite gowns! For more details on the Trunk Show, click here! XOXO
Images: Dan Lecca for Romona Keveza
Trunk Show 411!
Happy Friday! We are in full trunk show mode and recently we have been talking a lot about trunk shows. We had Monique’s Trunk Show last weekend and this weekend we have the amazing Liancarlo trunk show! However, this got us thinking and we realized not everyone knows what a trunk show is, what are the benefits and what to expect at one… Here is the 411:
What is a Trunk Show?
A Trunk Show highlights one particular designer collection. Gowns from the designer’s newest collection are on display, it may even be the first time some of these gowns are in the store, along with gowns from the designer’s previous collections.
Why Shop During a Trunk Show?
There are a variety of perks to shopping for your gown during a Trunk Show. Special "gifts" are often offered from the store as well as the designer such as a complimentary plain veil or pattern changes to your gown (which would normally have a fee attached).
Additionally, the designer or a top company representative may be in-store during the Trunk Show and will be available to personally assist with your selection.
Before Attending a Trunk Show?
We always urge brides to do their homework and have an idea of what they’re looking for before attending a Trunk Show. Search online, shop around, try on various styles so you know what’s right for you. Trunk Shows are not intended to be “pressure cookers” or stressful, but due to the limited time the dresses are in the store and the special event incentives, brides are urged to purchase the dress they fall in love with on that day.
When selecting Trunk Shows to attend, make sure you’re familiar with the designer being showcased. During a Trunk Show, the store’s team likely will be open to showing you gowns from other designers, but the highlighted designer is definitely the focus of the event.
We hope you have a great weekend! And for more information on this weekend's Liancarlo trunk show, click here!
XOXO
Liancarlo Trunk Show! Swoon worthy!
We are absolutely thrilled with today’s announcement... This weekend we have the Liancarlo Trunk Show at the store! In addition, we will be hosting Liancarlo’s designer Carlos Ramirez. He will be stopping by the store on Friday, Jan 18 and Saturday, Jan 19 to help brides fall in love with their perfect gown. This collection is absolutely GORGEOUS, completely swoon worthy, so be sure not to miss this great opportunity! For more details, click here.
But this is not all… we dreamed a dream… and we asked Carlos if he would also be our first Designer guest blogger! All the stars aligned and he agreed!!! We are thrilled! Here is what he told us:
What inspired this collection?
I got to spend some time in Venice, Italy this summer. Part of that experience influenced how I approached this collection. There is a misty, almost translucent quality to the light there, very different from the sharp strong light of South Florida. I wanted the collection to have this sort of undefined translucency to it, nothing in the collection is in a sharp white, all the whites and creams and shell colors are misty and soft. Also, to keep the translucent quality I worked primarily in tulles and laces. The effect is a very subtle and ethereal effect to the gowns. Where there is embroidery it is achieved with a thin pale silver thread or a Swarovsky crystal that just catches the light.
Do you have a favorite current bridal trend right now?
I am not big on bridal trends per se. I think the essence of bridal should be a feeling of timelessness. By this I do not mean period dressing, I am referring to dressing in a modern way that isn't trendy and thus dated. A few years back all the craze was colored sashes, today that already looks dated and its only been a couple of years, brides should avoid that. Sometimes it’s a fine line between knowing how to dress with the times, but avoiding what becomes a defining look for a period.
When it comes to choosing a bridal gown, what is the best advice/tip you can give a bride?
My best advice in choosing a gown is first know where you are getting married and what kind of an event you plan to have and then dress accordingly. You are not going to wear the same thing if you are getting married on the beach in Cabo versus the St Regis in NY. It makes a difference what kind of an event you are planning, is it outdoors? indoors? hotel? on the sand? in a ballroom? what you wear should be in harmony with the theme of your event.
Secondly, once you know what look or feeling you are going for, find a style that works and enhances your figure. Don’t get caught into trends that are not necessarily flattering on you. That’s were a good sales person who is familiar with body types can be very helpful. Finally, look in the mirror… Do you love it? Does it feel like you? Does it make you happy? No one knows these answers better than you, trust yourself and go for it. And stop looking. Don’t become the obsessed bridal customer. Yes, there may be other dresses out there in the future that would look good, but for that matter there may be other fiancés as well, at some point you've got to go with your feeling and move on to all the other aspects of the wedding.
XOXO
Monique's Sneak Peak: Fall 2013!
Rapture, Opulence, Fantasy... although these adjectives seem to have been taken out of Marie Antoinette’s fabulous biography, these are actually some of the names of Monique Lhuillier’s gowns from her new Fall 2013 collection! And the names are only the tip of the iceberg as to how beautiful, elegant, romantic and simply, breathtaking this collection is!
But do you know what is even more fabulous? This weekend we are holding our very first Monique Lhuillier trunk show of 2013 and we couldn’t be happier! Don’t miss out on this exclusive look at the collection, Jan 11 and Jan 12 at Chic Parisien in Coral Gables. We are certain you will fall in love with this amazing collection. For details, click here!
Below is a sneak peak of some of our favorites... do you have any favorites?
XOXO
Lazaro Special Appearance & Trunk Show! Happy Friday!
Hooray for Fridays! And what a Friday and Saturday this will be! As you may have heard, we have renowned designer Lazaro at the store today and tomorrow (Jan 4 – Jan 5), and we couldn’t be more excited with this opportunity! He will not only be showcasing his latest bridal collection, but he will also be helping brides pick out their perfect gown. This is truly a special appearance, for more details click here, but please call for your appointment, appointments will be limited!
Happy Friday, Happy Weekend! But before we sign off, here are some web and blog goodies that we loved and wanted to share with you…
Your reception painted? Live event painters – amazing!
Modern bands, for modern grooms – cool or too wild?
Beautiful Miami downtown wedding! Thanks Ray!
Style Me Pretty, the book, yay!
XOXO