BRIDESMAID INSIDER:How to get it done while keeping your cool.

YOUR OPTIONS

1.Color

2.Fabric

3.Cut

4.Designer

 

An experienced consultant will tell you to always choose the cut first. However, with today’s

trend hungry brides, that might not be the best case scenario.  When you start planning you

wedding party, go online and research your options.  One of the above will catch your

attention.  Once you’ve got a starting point, go in to local wedding boutiques alone, or with 1

trusted friend.  Take your time and remember your 4 points.  Visit the swatch books, if you

see something you like, ask for help to see a sample.

DID YOU KNOW?

•Most wedding boutiques only carry one style sample, in one color and one size only.

•Each designer has different name for color, cut and fabric, and may not offer the color you

want in the fabric type, and so on.

BE PREPARED TO…

•Try on the wrong size sample dress

•Choose your color by seeing a 1inx1in swatch

WHAT DOES A SMART BRIDE DO?

•Be clear but flexible.

–Perhaps allow your bridal party to choose their own dress cut, but you choose the color, fabric and designer.

•Talk to a sales consultant.

–If you’re not getting the assistance you need, go elsewhere it will be worth the trip.

 

 

-Victoria Blaire

SIX S/S 2011 FASHION TRENDS

By MOsolova DAsha

I can’t speak for everyone but I'm so glad that winter is finally over. I hate cold weather and I absolutely adore spring and summer clothes. In this blog entry I would like to acquaint you with this season’s eight major fashion trends.

1.The most important trend this summer is neon colours. They are bright vivid, expressive and generally fun! They can be worn either day or night. I’m quite aware that some people feel that they can’t pull off bright colors and prefer pastels. But if you are not apprehensive about wearing bold vivid colours then it's a perfect trend for you!

2.The second trend is stripes. My feeling is that stripes are popular every season. This classic trend is timeless and chic. Stripes will never go out of style. You can wear stripes with pretty much everything: jeans, shorts, skirts, you name it.

3. What girl doesn't like lace? It's so flirty, sexy and feminine. It just occurred to me that I’ve used the word feminine too many times in this blog post. In my defense, it seems to be the best word to describe the spring/summer 2011 fashion trends.

4. Floral prints. A lot of girls would be happy to wear floral skirts, shirts, and dresses. It’s romantic and feminine. But be careful so as not to wind up looking like your grandmother.

5. Maxi dresses and maxi skirts. I am so in love this trend - very feminine! I have witnessed a lot of girls sporting this look. And contrary to popular belief, a woman doesn’t need to be tall to carry this look.

6. High waisted pants and shorts. It was big trend a few years ago and it’s making a comeback. I love 70's fashion, it's so sophisticated and classy.