Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Wedded Bits: Passport 101


Destination wedding? Find out all you need to know about getting a passport well in advance of your departure.

Passport 101

Monday, September 15, 2008

Wedded Bits: Barbie Still Has It

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From left: Dan Lecca, Courtesy of Mattel

Barbie always had everything—the coolest car, the hottest guy, the most beautiful house, and of course, the best clothes. While you might be a little past playing with dolls, it seems like Barbie has grown up right along with you, and again, has it all. The Romanticist, the new Barbie doll from Mattel's Vera Wang Bride collection is dressed in a strapless, mermaid style gown with lace-like accents giving it a chic, Mexican fiesta vibe. And where did Ms. Wang get her inspiration for the gown? Her own bridal collection we assume. If you want to dress just like Barbie, try Vera Wang's Audrey dress. The strapless mermaid gown is fused with Chantilly lace appliques and a pleated organza fan-tiered skirt. Prices range from $10,000-$13,000, but for around $150 you buy own your own miniature version at barbiecollector.com. —Cari Wolfert

Wedding Wisdom: When purchasing collectibles, make sure to keep everything in the original packaging. Removing it will lessen the value.


http://www.brides.com/blog/weddedbits/102/2008/09/2628/barbie_still_has_it.html

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Vera Wang Dresses for Maids & Moms

Just off the runway - evening gowns and party dresses
by Vera Wang, the Queen of all things chic.

Vera Wang Dresses for Maids, Moms & Best Dressed Guests



Saturday, September 6, 2008

Is Purple the New "Black?"


Jamie Lynn Sigler of Soprano's fame predicts a lot of purple for fall.

It's rich. It's regal. It's dark without being dreary. And it's perfect for fall and winter weddings.

Purple Facts

Since the days when only the rich could afford it and only the Roman upper echelon were permitted to wear it, the color purple has been associated with affluence, supremacy, dominance and magnificent opulence.


Amethyst, the purple gemstone, is associated with spirituality, mystery and pacification. It protects its wearers from getting too intoxicated with alcohol.


Also worn to make the wearer gentle and amiable, amethyst powers include: dreams, healing, peace, love, spiritual upliftment, courage, happiness and protection against thieves.




And unlike black, the many shades of purple offer the bridesmaid and best dressed guests a vibrant palette - from inky deep Parma violet, warmer purples through mauve to tonally related puce and magenta (Tyrian purple.)






Happily, both silver and gold look good against purple and it seems to suit blonds, redheads and raven tressed women alike.



So before you snag that "little black dress" this fall, have a look at the color purple.