Berta Bridal at Bridal Fashion Week

Bridal Fashion week is in full swing and Berta Bridal killed it! I have been keeping up to date with all of the runway shows from the most popular bridal designers. I have been impressed by many designers including Lazaro, Jim Hjelm, and Monique Lhuillier. Someone who I was really impressed with however was Berta Bridal. The dresses in this collection were mostly lace with a mermaid shape. They were so flattering and beautiful I loved it! All pictures used are from Brides.com.

 

The dress uses embroidery over mesh technique which makes it look almost see through. This dress is so flattering and absolutely stunning. The mesh in between the lace and embroidery is unique and really makes an impression. The sweetheart neckline here is appropriate and is accentuated by the swirling embroidery.

 

This dress is so interesting because of the scalloped beading from top to bottom. Because there is the beading, texture added to the dress as well as a nice feminine touch. The low cut neckline is daring but offset by the classic long sleeves. 

The long sleeve theme is continued to this dress. There is a lace overlay on this dress which looks so delicate. I love the cute bow belt that cinches in the waist perfectly. The neckline on this dress is crazy dramatic and is only for the bravest of the brave. Overall, this dress is a show stopper.

XOXOXO Stay Fabulous!

Alana Long

Scream Queens Fashion

 

Although I haven’t started watching the new TV hit craze Scream Queens, I can’t escape all of the ads that have been floating around. It didn’t take me long to realize that the costume designer and coordinator took a lot of time carefully constructing each of the characters wardrobes. The show has a unique style all its own. The girls from the show wear high fashion straight from the runway; even a layman could see this was something else.

I became quickly intrigued by the beautiful, but equally outrageous, fashion that was being featured on the show. After I did some digging, I realized there was a whole group dedicated to people as interested as I was in the show’s fashion. They had made a Tumblr page revolving around taking the outfits from the show called screamqueensfashion.tumblr.com. They found the individual pieces for sale and the designer who made it. I had struck the Holy Grail!

In case you haven’t seen the show yet, here is a preview of some of their most iconic looks. All of these pictures have been taken from the screamqueensfashion.tumblr.com page and that is where you can find more examples of the looks from the show.

Emma Roberts who plays the main character Chanel Oberlin, is wearing a feather bolero made by Daizy Shely. Ostrich feathers aren’t commonly worn in everyday wear so they make a huge statement when someone does. This outfit and her pose scream confidence and prove Chanel Oberlin is a true fashionista.

 

Abigail Breslin plays the character Chanel #5. This wonderful floral bodycon dress is from ASOS. The whole look is spectacular and fun but it this dress that makes it. It is classy, feminine, and modest which is always a great combination. I love the length of this dress as well, it would be appropriate for everyday wear. If only I could afford it however! The website says this dress runs around $100.

This top definitely has a Barbie aesthetic to it. This puffy quilted hearts crop top is made by Monroe & Me Candy and Chanel Oberlin is rocking it. No other character could have pulled this look off like she did. It is clear to see that Chanel loves animal feathers and fur and doesn’t shy away from pairing this top with an ostrich feathered skirt.

I will definitely start watching the show because I have heard great things. Hopefully, the show lives up to its fashion sense!

XOXOXO Stay Fabulous!

Alana Long

Christian Siriano for Kleinfeld Bridal

We came to know and love Christian Siriano on season four of Project Runway. He dominated the competition but he didn’t stop there. Siriano has continued to wow fashion enthusiast with his modern and innovative eye for design. 

Siriano just came out with select dresses to sell at the ever popular Kleinfeld Bridal store. The trunk show opens today! This exclusive collection will range from $3,500 to $10,000. Christian Siriano showcases his love for fun fabrics and designs by using fringe and even pearls. 

It is a relatively small collection, only consisting of 10 pieces. According to Klienfeld’s Instagram, the collections trunk show is available today through Sunday.

This is so exciting, especially given that Kleinfeld Bridal and Christian Siriano are two of my favorite things. He is always on top of the trends and knows how to design for women of today. 

 Pearls, Pearls, Pearls! I just can't get enough. This dress close up is breathtaking. All of the handiwork in the details are impeccable. 

 This is a romantic dress because of how light and airy it feels. It has a modest neckline and the tulle gives the dress life and movement.

 Crop top alert! Crop tops are certainly trending at the moment. There is only the slightest bit of skin peeping out from between the garments that makes this still ladylike and appropriate for a wedding. The large skirt is tremendously fun because it is layered with fringe. Think of the movement that happens when someone twirls around in this bad boy! This is by far my favorite look from the collection. 

 He was really loving pearls when he was putting together this collection. This dress is soft and flowing. There is a plunging neckline but it is offset with modest long sleeves covered in pearls. 

This is a great collaboration and I hope to see more in the future. 

XOXOXO Stay Fabulous!

Alana Long

Links to Resources:

http://www.brides.com/wedding-dresses-style/wedding-dresses/editorial-pick/2009/04/christian-siriano-goes-bridal#slide=1 

http://hollywoodlife.com/2015/09/23/christian-siriano-wedding-dresses-kleinfeld-collection/ 

https://www.pinterest.com/maristelaparodi/perolas-pearls/ 

http://www.kleinfeldbridal.com/mobile/index.cfm?event=gown