Fall 2012 Bridal Fashion Trends: Glitz & Glam

Glitz & Glam Whether it was sequins, beads, or feathers- designers had the bling loving bride in mind when they were creating their collections.  



Amsale



This sequin gown is by Anne Barge

Anne Bowen



Anne Bowen



Anne Bowen

Lazaro

Lazaro

Ines DiSanto

Ines DiSanto

Ines DiSanto

Ines DiSanto

Reem Acra

Reem Acra

Rivini

Rivini



Love this glam gown by Rosa Clara



Sarah Jassir

All pictures via Martha Stewart Weddings

  -a.e.h.

Fall 2012 Bridal Fashion Trends: 3D Flowers

 3D Flowers. Another huge trend for Fall 2012 bridal fashion is 3D flowers.  Nearly every collection was bursting with blooms!

Reem Acra

Reem Acra

Reem Acra

Claire Pettibone

Christos

Reem Acra

Anne Barge

Anne Barge

Rivini

Rivini

All images via Martha Stewart Weddings

-a.e.h.

Fall 2012 Bridal Fashion Trends: The Royal Wedding

New York Bridal Week just ended and everyone is buzzing about  the Fall 2012 collections.  I wanted to give my readers a look at some of these gorgeous gowns and also talk about some of the hottest trends in bridal fashion.  I'll be breaking it down trend by trend so keep checking back!

The Royal Wedding. It was clear that the royal wedding served as inspiration for almost every collection.  Whether it was lace sleeves inspired by Kate's dress or fitted sheaths and cowl-necks inspired by Pippa's- the Middleton sisters made their mark on bridal fashion. 

Badgley Mischka

Badgley Mischka

Carolina Herrera

A nod to Kate's angora sweater she wore with her second dress.  Carolina Herrera

Claire Pettibone

Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuillier

Christos

Anne Barge

All images via Martha Stewart Weddings
-a.e.h.

Pops of Pink on Purpose

As most of you probably know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  This month is extra special to me because my mother is a breast cancer survivor. It should be important to you because 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.  About 40% of those cases are preventable so be sure to schedule your mammogram!  To help raise money for breast cancer research you can throw a Pink on Purpose party at your workplace or in your community.  Have everyone wear pink and collect donations.  Read more about hosting a Pink on Purpose party here.  This month- wear pink proudly!

1.  My favorite- Eos lip balm 2. Smythson leather iPad sleeve 3. Alexander Wang runway loafer 4. Dents classic leather gloves 5. Stubbs & Wootten monogrammed slippers 
6.J.crew silk blythe blouse in neon azalea 7. Halston Heritage pleat midi skirt 
8. Pink sequin clutch 9. Bobbi Brown pot rogue 10. Marc by Marc Jacobs ikat scarf 
11. Milly wool-blend dress

-a.e.h.

Camomile Hixon: The Goddess of Glitter

I was watching one of my new favorite shows, Home by Novogratz on HGTV, and fell in love with one of the artists they featured.  As soon as I saw Camomile Hixon's work I was an instant fan.  She uses glitter & paint as her meduim on canvas to create super-sized words, images & symbols.  Her art is playful, modern, and beautiful!  Take a look...

This is one of the pieces the Novogratz used on the show.  It really shows you the scale at which her art is created- her pieces are HUGE!

Isn't her work fun?  I would love to have a piece for my apartment! Wouldn't you?

-a.e.h.

Lululemon Comes to Knoxville!

I first learned about this Vancouver based company during my freshman year of college from one of my pledge sisters who had just moved from Canada.  Carli was always sporting her Lululemon gear and it wasn't long before we all had to have some ourselves.  Lululemon has beautiful yoga & running wear that looks great and really lasts! It is an amazing company (read their manifesto here), and I am so excited that they have opened a showroom in Knoxville! Take a look at some of their great products...



The Groove Pant comes in tons of colors & looks great on everyone! $98.00



Look chic while working out or lounging in these Harem Crop Pants $86.00



I love the high neck on the In Stride Jacket (the Kardashians sport this jacket) $108.00



I love the cute detailing on the Scoop Neck Tank $52.00



The Knoxville showroom is located at 129 South Gay street in downtown. 
Their hours are:

Thu:	11:00 am	-	7:00 pm
Fri:	11:00 am	-	6:00 pm
Sat:	11:00 am	-	4:00 pm

Can't wait to check it out tonight!

-a.e.h.

Great Finds For The Home: Under $150!

1. Robert Abbey Delta Table Lamp (comes in tons of colors!) 2. Avenue Six Curves Tufted Ottoman 3. Parsons Desk Less than $80!!! 4. Diane Von Furstenberg 5 Piece Gold Tone Place Setting 5. Pre-order Deborah Needleman's(former editor of Domino Magazine) book The Perfectly Imperfect Home: How to Decorate & Live Well 6. Illustrations by Emma Kisstina 7. Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Ceramic Accent Lamp  8. Modern End Table 9. Lucite Tray 10. Acadia Gray & Cream Wastebasket

Hope you are having a great Monday!

-a.e.h.