Pastel Passion

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A little spring preview. Here are some colorful pictures to inspire you to color your life and your wardrobe with pastel colors.

Un piccolo assaggio di primavera: una serie di immagini selezionate per voi per suggerirvi come tingere la vostra vita e il vostro guardaroba di colori pastello.

via Vogue Nippon February 2012

pic via Cupcake blog
 

pic via Field Journal

via Baer Home Design

pic via shannon's Sweet Valley High

pic via Houzz

via Asos

don't do this at home! ;)

Thursday Trends | Hand Bracelets | Chic Wedding Accessory

Every bride loves to add a little sparkle to their wedding day fashion. So, today we are sharing with you a new accessory trend that many A-listers like Nicole Scherzinger and Giuliana Rancic have been seen wearing. French fine jewelry line, Prive Jewellery, is bringing us a contemporary, chic, and unique new collection of hand bracelets. Instead of wearing your bracelets around your wrist, these are worn around your palm. This gorgeous new trend is perfect for any wedding or just to add a little extra bling to your winter fashion. You have to check it out! They come in a variety of designs with yellow, white or black gold covered in white, brown or black diamonds or rubies! How pretty?! What do you think?

Enjoy!

Bridal Market 2012 | Runway Report | Lela's Picks: Floral Inspired Wedding Dresses

Hi all! Lela's pick today from the runway is floral inspired wedding dresses. Whether it is floral embroidery and beading, hand-sewn silk flower embellishements, or layers upon layers of tulle and organza, flowers are definitely the inspiration for the 2012 wedding season. This trend has been found all over the runway including top designers like Badgley Mischka, Romona Keveza, Monique Lhuillier and Oscar de la Renta. What do you think? Are you loving this floral frenzied fashion?

Details (starting clockwise):
All photos via BRIDES
- Pronovias
- Badgley Mischka
- Anne Barge
- Monique Lhuillier
- Kenneth Pool
- Oscar De La Renta
- Christos
- Lazaro
- Romona Keveza

Enjoy!

Bridal Market 2012 | Runway Report | Lela's Picks: Ball Gowns

As promised, we are going to be sharing with you Lela New York's top picks in wedding dresses by the different styles as seen on the runway. Today we will start with ball gowns! Overflowing with soft layers of tulle and organza, these gorgeous dresses are so classic and feminine.  I absolutely love the Jenny Packham dress, it is the perfect balance providing a fitted bodice with a beautiful fuller skirt, and check out the gold crystals..so pretty! What style wedding dress best fits you? Are you a ball gown beauty?

Details: (Starting Clockwise)
All Photos via BRIDES
- Christos
- Tara Keely by Lazaro
- Rivni
- Maggie Sottero
- Romona Keveza
- Eve of Milady
- Amsale
- Badgley Mischka
- Reem Acra
- Monique Lhuillier
- Vera Wang
- Marchesa
- Jenny Packham
- Kenneth Pool

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Wedding Day Makeup | Waterproof Wonders

Every bride wants to look their most beautiful on their wedding day...but how can you guarantee your makeup will stay looking as fresh as when you first put it on?! We have provided for you some of Lela's top "waterproof wonders" that will be sure to endure the festivities of your special day, without leaving you looking like a raccoon! Make sure to test out your makeup several days in advance to see which colors work best for you and remember less is more, you still want to feel comfortable in your own skin! It is your day to look beautiful, soft and glamourous!

Details:
1. Hypnose Drama by Lancome
2. Everlong by Yves Saint Laurent
3. DiorShow by Dior
4. MultiplEYE by Tarte
5. Inimitable by Chanel
6. Rich Lip Color by Bobbi Brown
7. Rouge Dior Lipcolor by Dior
8. Hydrating Lipstick by Jouer
9. Exceptional by Elizabeth Arden
10. Maximum Cover by Estee Lauder
11. Waterproof Bronzer by Dior
12. Make Up For Ever Face & Body
xo

Friday Frocks | Emmys Red Carpet Fashion Trend

Hi all! I wanted to share with you the recent fashion trend seen on the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards Red Carpet. Several of Hollywood's hottest celebs arrived wearing sultry and elegant red hues, featuring designers such as Elie Saab, Vera Wang and Marchesa. Which is your favorite? Don't forget to pick up your red dress for your next wedding shower!!

Photo Source via:
Nina Dobrev, Lea Michele & Angela Kinsy via CBS News
Kate Winslet, Giuliana Rancic, Sofia Vergara, Adrianne Palicki via E! Online
Kerry Washington via Huffinton Post
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Friday Frocks | All Things Glitter & Glitz | Wedding Dresses

Happy Friday!! I wanted to share with all of you the Elie Saab collection of amazingly gorgeous glitter & glitz wedding dresses! The nude and blush pink hues pair perfectly with all the sparkles. Aren't they stunning?!

xo

Friday Frocks | Flash Sales!

Flash sales are becoming a popular way to get the latest fashion trends at great discounted prices.  But did you know that there were also sites that offered flash sales for your wedding day? The Aisle New York, along with many other sites like Ideeli, Gilt and Rue La La, are the places to shop for all types of fashion flash sales! The Aisle New York concentrates on brides, featuring wedding accessories, dresses and shoes! Here is a sneak peek of just a few things they offer, but move fast, most sales only last a day or so! Below is an example of some of the great deals you can find!

xo

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Friday Frocks | Your Fall Fashion Wardrobe Inspiration| Eggplant & Blue Hues

Today we are sharing with you the cool color palette for your fall fashion wardrobe! I love the idea of pairing these eggplant and blue hues with gold accessories. These would be great colors for a fall wedding. What do you think? Are you ready for Fall fashion?

Elie Saab long evening dress, $1,907
Elie Saab leather clutch, $899
Bangle bracelet, $75
Sara Weinstock opal ring, $14,560
Gold earrings, €1.626
Estee Lauder 'Pure Color' Long Lasting Lipstick, $24
Good Glowing Blush, $8
Fall Colors - 2011
xo

Your Fall Fashion Wardrobe Inspiration | Rust & Yellow Hues

Happy Labor Day! So it is officially time to put away your summer clothes and start getting ready for fall! Today we are sharing with you the golden hues of this Fall to help get you prepared for all the wedding showers and events you have in the next few months! I love the color of this dress, and check out the earrings and handbag. They are all so pretty! What do you think? Are you loving the reds and golds of this Fall?

Bottega Veneta strapless corset dress, $2,280
Judith Leiber embroidery handbag, $3,995
Jamie Wolf pave earrings, $9,900
Nadri vintage bracelet, $295
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Pearle -104: Stellar Pink, $34
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Midnight Cowgirl Health & Beauty | HQHair.com, £13
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Eldorado Eldorado Health & Beauty | HQHair.com, £13
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Maui Wowie Health & Beauty | HQHair.com, £13
NARS Nail Polish -Kismet, $17
Fall Colors - 2011
xo

Versace dress DIY

 when the dress has a complicated neckline a necklace can be distracting but you can make it swing on the back

quando un vestito ha un scollo importante una collana può essere di troppo, allora perchè non farla dondolare sulla schiena?

 DIY dress and bag

H&M belt and ring

ASOS necklace 

Atmosphere shoes

 the inspiration

This is the dress i made inspired by the feathered Versace one. Its shape is basic, i put all the effort in making the necklice with satin fabric. I'll show you how to make a band of  fabric that turn. Meanwhile what do you think of the dress?

Questo è il vestito che ho realizzato ispirandomi a quello di piume di Versace. Il modello base è semplice,la difficoltà sta nello scollo fatto in raso. Vi mostrerò come ho realizzato la striscia di stoffa "che gira" dietro al collo. Nel frattempo che ne pensate del vestito? 

SEE THE MAKING

Top ranking celebrities weddings

 

 

This year has been a very special one when it comes to expensive weddings. We know Kate Middlelton lead off the dance wearing a McQueen gown (it's just my opinion or she completed ruled the press leaving prince William in the background?) then was the turn of Kate Moss in Galliano and Charlene Wittstock in Armani Privè who married price Albert of Monaco. They have been very different brides and the dresses they chose i think they reflect their personality. Kate Moss is always against the current choosing Galliano who has been abandoned by everyone during these months. The dress is daring and leaves the legs exposed but i find it very romantic and somehow hippy;i love all those gold details and random crystals. Kate Middleton chose McQueen, her dress is classical, a lot more classical than everyone would expect from McQueen label, maybe her directions have guided Sarah Burton in the design process. Charlene wore a very elegant Armani Privè dress with the longest train and it took 2,500 hours of work,40,000 Swarovski crystals,20,000 mother of pearl teardrops,30,000 stones in gold shades,3,000 kilometres of travel for fittings in Montecarlo,700 hours of work for the embroidery“kilometres” of embroidery thread coated in platinum,50 meters of silk duchesse,80 meters of silk organza,for the veil: 20 meters of silk tulle, 100 hours of work for the embroidery,sorry i had to write down these numbers because they really impressive! The fact is the dress has an effortless elegance and know we know how "effortless" it is,it's couture for sure. What do you think of these brides?What's your favorite? What dress would you wear?

Quest'anno è stato l'anno dei matrimoni da ricordare:Kate Middlelton ha aperto le danze (si lei perchè William è stato appena menzionato dalle cronache) indossando un McQueen,poi è stato il turno di Kate Moss che ha indossato Galliano mentre Charlene Wittstock ha chiuso la stagione nientemeno che in Armani Privè sposando il principe Alberto di Monaco. Kate Moss è sempre contro corrente ed ha scelto di vestire Galliano nonostante il designer sia stato abbandonato da tutti negli ultimi mesi. Osa mostrando le gambe ma  il suo vestito è comuque molto romantico, hippy in qualche modo ed adoro i dettagli ricamati in oro e i cristalli sparsi qua e là. Il vestito di Kate Middlelton è nell'insieme molto classico,elegante ma sicuramente meno stravagante di quanto ci si aspetta dal marchio McQueen,evidentemente i consigli della sposa hanno guidato Sarah Burton nel progetto del vestito. Poi c'è Charlen in Armani Privè,un vero capolavoro di eleganza e sartorialità che ha richiesto più di 2500 ore di lavoro per essere completato. Qual è il vostro vestito preferito? Quale avreste indossato nel giorno del vostro matrimonio? Non vi dimenticate di votare,chi ha indossato il vestito più bello?

Fashion news: is D&G line arrived to an end?

Rumors says that Dolce&Gabbana may discountinue their  low cost line D&G to focus on their main line collection. The fresh D&G brand dedicated to a younger target may become a capsule collection dedicated to streetwear and sportswear. The spring 2012 collection will be the last one.

Voci di corridoio affermano che Dolce&Gabbana avrebbero deciso di chiudere la loro linea giovane D&G. La collezione dedicata ad un target più giovane diventerà una capsule collection all'interno della collezione principale dedicata allo streetwear e allo sportswear. La collezione p/e 2012 sarà l'ultima collezione completa.

DIY Dior inspired spring flowered necklace

 

 

the inspiration: Dior necklace 

  

what do you need? 

artificial flowers

gros grain in various colors (i used white,baby pink and purple)

pink satin ribbon

avrete bisogno di:

fiori in stoffa

gros grain in vari colori

un nastrino di raso per il fiocco

pull  out the plastic pistil

estraete il pistillo in plastica,basterà tirare

sew the petals together and cover the hole left by the pistil with some beads

ricomponete il fiore cucendo i petali uno sopra l'altro e usate qualche perlina per coprire il foro del pistillo

 

 stitch the white gros grain without blocking the thread at the end

eseguite una cucitura sul gros grain bianco senza bloccare il filo

 

and gently pull the thread, you'll see some ripple will form

tirate poi il filo e noterete che il nastro si arriccerà

 

stitch the white gros grain over the pink one

cucite il nostro bianco sopra quello rosa

now stitch the purple gros grain as shown and then press the pleats down with the iron.

I've finished the necklace stitching a row of silver beads between the pleats and then i've added a long satin ribbon at the back of the necklace, you'll fasten the necklace with a fancy bow.

a questo punto cucite il nastro viola come mostrato in figura e poi schiacchiatelo con il ferro da stiro in una direzione ottenendo delle pieghe. Ho completato la collana aggiungendo delle perline argentate tra le pieghe e un nastro di raso sul retro della collana che rifinisce e serve ad allacciare la collana con un fiocchetto.