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Our Dec issue is a great holiday read! We feature 250 plus ideas to inspire you and look at every aspect of your big day! Jewellery, fashion, flowers, grooms and all the finishing touches can be found. We showcase the latest gowns plus gorgeous vintage styling ideas are included. For your reception, we find venue options that have incredible views. There's plenty of gorgeous real-life weddings to read for inspiration. A spot of celebrity style is the icing on the cake! Get your copy now!
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2013 Cannes Film Festival style
A soggy red-carpet and downpour of rain couldn’t deter Hollywood’s finest from descending onto La Croisette for the opening ceremony of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Accessorising their couture gowns with black umbrellas, both Hollywood heavyweights and international film elite braved the cloudy skies to attend the most glamorous film festival on the calendar.
Unlike previous years, where the film opening the festival has it’s world premiere on the French Riviera, the 2013 festival opened with a screening of Baz Luhrmann’s lavish The Great Gatsby (which has already premiered in North America). No stranger to the glitz and prestige of Cannes, Luhrmann broke onto the international film stage when his 1992 film, Strictly Ballroom, won a coveted place in the festival’s Un Certain Regard sidebar category and i his visual spectacular Moulin Rouge opened the festival in 2002.
Remaining composed in wet and windy conditions is no easy feat and could ruffle many a Hollywood starlet’s feathers, but despite the dreary weather, the cast of The Great Gatsby still managed to look effortlessly glamorous as they posed together in front of hundreds of photographers. Carey Mulligan stunned in a blush Dior couture gown with plunging neckline. Elegant and beautiful, Carey wore her hair down, parted in the middle and gently tucked behind the ear to showcase gorgeous Tiffany & Co. drop diamond earrings. Isla Fisher made a vibrant splash in her crimson Oscar de la Renta ruffled gown and proved that a redhead in red is a knockout combination, and not a fashion faux pas.
A film festival juror, Nicole Kidman set the Cannes fashion bar incredibly high. Following an appearance at the jury photo call earlier in the day wearing a sexy sequined shift dress, Nicole was beautiful in strapless Dior couture with floral embroidery. The glamorous cinched waist and full, tea-length skirt is reminiscent of the iconic Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco, who Nicole is portraying in an upcoming film.
Other fashion highlights were latest Bond girl, Naomie Harris, who shone is a silver beaded strapless Calvin Klein Collection gown and Solange Knowles, who ditched her usual pattern and prints, instead choosing a flowing Stéphane Rolland gown in a caramel hue that looked superb against her skin. Current fashion ‘it’ girl, Cara Delevingne walked the carpet in a black silk and lace Burberry gown, styled with Chopard jewels.
Running until May 26, stars such as Emma Watson, Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling, Rooney Mara and Matt Damon are all expected to touchdown in the French Riviera in support of their films. With such a slew of impeccably stylish celebrities arriving, glamorous yacht parties and swish film screenings, the following week is sure to be filled with incredible fashion and amazing haute-couture gowns.
All images from the Daily Mail.
Met Gala glitz and glamour
One of the most coveted invitations of the year, the Met Gala is fashion’s night of nights. Opening the Metropolitan Museum of Arts’ yearly Costume Institute exhibit, models, designers, A-list stars and fashion elite flock to the gala, wearing incredible custom-made designs and amazing haute couture. This year’s exhibit, ‘Punk: from Chaos to Couture’, showcases designs from Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs and Rodarte, and follows the influence of punk’s style through decades of fashion.
With safety pins, studs, torn fabric and fishnet stockings all within the realm of possibility, stars donned everything from chokers to dark lipstick. Rooney Mara, co-chair of this year’s gala, was stunning, dressed head-to-toe in Givenchy. Departing from her usual choice of black, the low-cut white gown with zipper and lace detailing was ethereal and feminine but maintained enough of a twist to adhere to the night’s punk theme. Her dark purple lipstick and slick hair enhanced her chic, punk look. Sarah Jessica Parker cemented her fashion icon status, in a printed Giles Deacon design, thigh high Louis Vuitton tartan boots and outrageous Phillip Treacy feathered Mohawk. Always willing to experiment with fashion, SJP was elegant and edgy.
Always pushing boundaries, the most literal interpretation award of the punk theme has to be awarded to Madonna. Embracing punk’s rebellious mantra, Madonna demonstrates that age is no barrier and up-staged a majority of her younger counterparts. The queen of reinvention shows off her fashion versatility in custom-made Givenchy and Casadei shoes. Sporting a brunette wig, Madonna accessorised her grey tartan suit jacket with torn fishnet stockings, studded leather belt and gloves, and layers of silver chains, including a large silver crucifix.
Anna Wintour, arguably the most influential woman in fashion, chose not to unleash her inner punk. Rather, she went in seemingly the opposite direction, wearing a floaty floral Chanel gown and her signature middle part. Kim Kardashian took a leaf out of Anna’s book, avoiding the punk theme, wearing a long-sleeved, high-necked Givenchy gown with built in gloves and matching print shoes.
For your own slice of designer punk heaven, Moda Operandi are offering a trunkshow where you can purchase some of the gowns worn by the stars on the Met gala red carpet. On offer are the Balmain Atelier gown worn by Kate Bosworth, Gisele Bundchen’s Anthony Vaccarello and Calvin Klein worn by Olivia Wilde. They also have a range of accessories and other designs to inspire you to get in touch with your punk side.
Coloured wedding gowns challenge tradition
Blush-coloured gowns have apparently entered into a union with brides-to-be. Trends show that women are thinking ‘pink’ in the form of peach, taupe, fawn or blush-coloured gowns. Blush colours are a very classic, feminine colour flattering for a range of skin tones – the absolute confection. Just take a peek.
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake recently wed in picturesque Southern Italy at the fabulous Borgo Egnazia resort. Jessica shunned traditional white in a light pink Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown. She looked gorgeous in this strapless gown of silk mousseline and silk organza adorned with ruffles and a light pink floral motif. The veil was decorated with her very own heirloom pearls crafted by the one and only Giambattista Valli.
You would assume that the lovely soft, feminine colour of pale pink would mostly suit brides who are fair-haired with fair features, but Anne Hathaway proves otherwise. She pulled off this hand-painted, custom-made pink Valentino gown donning a blush pink train when she wed Adam Shulman. The starlet passed up the idea of hair extensions and kept her cropped pixie cut from her time working on Les Misérables. And instead of jewellery, she wore a 1920s-inspired headband attached to a simple veil.
Coloured gowns may also appeal to brides who have previously been married. For her second wedding, Reese Witherspoon wore baby-pink in a custom-made Monique L’huillier gown. The gown had a Chantilly lace corset bodice and a flattering A-line tulle skirt.
Pink tones are appropriate for varying silhouettes, different settings, ranging from churches to beaches and for groomsmen’s apparel whether they’re dressed in black, gray or navy. For her 2002 wedding to rocker Gavil Rossdale, Gwen Stefani beat the trend and defied tradition in a dyed silk faille gown. It’s a feat of personal style, simultaneously showing off the singer’s feminine and punk style.
All these dresses evoke a romantic and ethereal look while steering towards the non-traditional. What do you think? Are you inspired to try a blush-pink wedding dress or will you stick to tradition?
Love, the Bride team xx
Logie Awards 2013 Fashion Inspiration
Stunning JASONGRECH gown worn by Melina Bagnato from My Kitchen Rules.
At last our very own local awards season! Every year, we look forward to the Logie frocks on the red carpet. Of course we love some and we are not so keen on others (to be tactful) but its always inspiring and can influence the bridal fashion trends for the coming season.
We have picked a few of our fave gowns worn by celebrities and you can see with your own eyes the exquisite detailing of these gowns worn by our Australian A-Listers – even if they are not your thing there are often style elements like gorgeous lace, incredible bling, stunning cut and fabric that could be just what you’ve dreamed of.
First up in our list of the best JASONGRECH one of Melbourne’s leading fashion and couture bridal designers dressed Melina Bagnato, from My Kitchen Rules. Melina is the daughter of menswear legend Dom Bagnato and is herself a stylist so she knows her stuff. This is a beautiful sexy dress (above) and would certainly be a show stopper for a fashion forward bride! Really exciting news for the newly engaged is that one very lucky bride-to-be who attends this year’s 2013 Melbourne Bride Wedding Expo on (June 15 & 16) will be in the running to win a JASONGRECH White gown to the value of $5500. What an incredible prize and then imagine walking your own red carpet!
Our other best dressed picks are - Michelle from the Biggest Loser (below) – we love the lace!
Semara Weaving - More gorgeous lace and red hot mermaid shape!
Claudia Karvan (above) looks quite amazing in this mix of luxe fabrics in the gown to create sumptuous texture. Below another flattering red on Carrie Bickmore.
Shelly Croft (above) looks chic and simple – this is a gorgeous look for a bride…..and we love the sculptural design of this gown on Jessica MacNamee (below).
Hope we provided some inspiration for all you brides still on the hunt for the perfect frock. Till next time.
Kirstie :)
Oscars 2013 – Red Carpet Glamour
Amy Adams in Oscar De La Renta - superb!
This is the best night! When we get home from work we can watch the Oscar’s Red Carpet and decide which frocks are the most incredible! Who doesn’t love the Awards season? Wouldn’t it be fun to go to the most incredible designers and choose your show stopping statement gown? Well all you lucky Brides-To-Be are actually doing exactly that! – for your own movie star moment when you will definitely be the star of the day and all eyes will be trained on you!
Well the Bride team have loved seeing the images come through today of amazing gowns so here are some of the ones we lusted after! We think these styles would work well for your wedding dress too!
Amanda Seyfried looks glorious! Love the dress embellishments.
Zoe Saltana - very stylish gown.
A beautiful sheath
Jennifer Lawrence usually wears black - this time looks bridal!
If you want more – check out our Pinterest site for a special page we’ve dedicated to our fave frocks! Hurry home so you don’t miss the telecast. Lovely to be inspired for your own dress.
Kirstie :)
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