Day 10: Bring on the Bling

Our 10th and final day of our Ten Days of Trends is all about the most perfect accessory: Haute Bride Jewelery!  There is nothing more perfect than their handmade Swarovski, Fresh Water Pearl, & Filigree earrings, necklaces & bracelets.   Based out of Los Gatos California, Haute Bride is 100% Made in the USA.  This bling is not only the best accessory for your wedding day, but an heirloom piece that can be shared for generations to come.  More designs can be seen at www.hautebride.com

 

 

 

 

 

Day 9: Trends of Tiers & Ruffles

Day 9 of our Ten Days of Trends is all about the romantic & flirty skirts that graced this season's runway. From horsehair ruffles & cut organza skirts to tattered tulle & lace tiers, these styles are for the bride who wants to make a definite statement. This trend is present on trumpet skirts and ballgowns alike so finding a dress silhouette to suit your figure should be a piece of cake!

Sottero & Midgley Jerrica is a cut organza natural waist ballgown.

Maggie Sottero Boston is a tiered lace trumpet skirt.

Maggie Sottero Fallon is a natural waist ballgown with a ruffle organza skirt.

Sottero & Midgley Dallyn is a modified A-line with a tiered lace skirt.

Sottero & Midgley Jewel is an A-line tiered organza skirt.

Hayley Paige Guindon is a tiered & ruffle A-line gown in a gorgeous stripped organza.

MoriLee #5101 is a ruffled organza ombre trumpet skirt.

Day 8: Lace Lace & More Lace

Day 8 of our Ten Days of Trends is probably the biggest trend of 2013.  Even though lace has always been a staple in bridal gowns, this season it is everywhere!  From A-line ball gowns to mermaid & trumpet gowns, it is present in every silhouette.  Adorned with floral or crystal embellishments, there are all kinds of ways to accessorize!  We think there is just something feminine & romantic about lace & are so excited to about this trend!

Mikaella #1764 is a re-embroidered alencon lace mermaid.

 

Mikaella #1750 is a Chantilly lace sheath gown with a key-hole back.

 

Maggie Sottero Jayla is an A-line lace applique ballgown with spaghetti straps.

 

Maggie Sottero Adalee is a tiered lace & tulle mermaid.

 

Maggie Sottero Carolina is a Venice lace gown with a keyhole back(shown below).

 

MoriLee #1923 is a tulle & Venice Lace trumpet gown.

 

Mikaella #1661 is a Chantilly lace sheath with the most beautiful low back.

 

MoriLee #1913 is a lace A-line gown with beaded embellishments at the waist & bodice.

 

Sottero & Midgley Lara is a Lace sheath gown with a keyhole back(shown below) and adorned with a floral belt.  This dress is actually two dresses in one!  The lace is an overlay for a charmeuse slip dress underneath!

 

Day 7: The Perfect Hair Accessory

Day 7 of our Ten Days of Trends is all about finding the PERFECT hair accessory to go with your gown!  From Swarovski crystal brooches to satin ribbon headbands there are soooo many gorgeous hair accessories right now!  Depending on the look you are going for formal, shabby chic, vintage, or bohemian there are so many great options it will be hard to choose!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More styles can be viewed at www.belairebridal.com

Day 6: Red Carpet Inspiration

In lieu of tonight's Grammy Awards, Day 6 of our Ten Days of Trends is a nod to the style inspiration that is found in many awards shows.  There is no doubt that for dress designers & brides-to-be alike, the influence of what celebs are wearing on the red carpet is huge.  Here are just some of the current trends we have seen on the red carpets in the past couple of weeks!

Soft Netting & Beadwork:  Carrie Underwood's beaded sheath gown is similar to our MoriLee 1922!

Long Flowing Chiffon with Plunging Neck(or Back)Lines:  Taylor Swift's Grecian with beaded embellishments is similar to our Maggie Sottero Reese!

Soft & Simple Tulle:  Amy Adam's soft net trumpet skirt is similar to our MoriLee #5108!

Lace, Lace, & more Lace:  JLo's recent nude & lace gown is similar to our Maggie Sottero Bronwyn! 

Day 5: Bold New Bright Bridesmaids

Day 5 of our Ten Days of Trends is featuring gorgeous new color ways for bridesmaids from Jim Hjelm Occasions!  While the neutrals & greys are still very popular, this season some new bold & bright colors have been introduced!  Short or long both lengths are equally popular, but flowing chiffon is still the most popular fabric.  Additional Jim Hjelm Occasions styles can be found at www.jlmcouture.com

Style #5301 is pictured in a vibrant Turquoise crinkle chiffon.

 

Style #5303 is pictured in a rich Dahlia crinkle chiffon.

 

Style #5305 is pictured in the gorgeous Azalea. 

 

Style #5311 is pictured in Dahlia.

 

Style #5318 is pictured in the Concord color way. 

Style #5321 is a dupioni silk in the color way Sunset.

 

Style #5325 is a crinkle chiffon pictured in Guava.

 

Style #5326 is pictured in Turquoise.

 

Style #5328 is a crinkle chiffon pictured in Concord.

 

Style #5268 is a two-toned chiffon maxi pictured in Raspberry & Azalea.

 

 

Style #5266 is a chiffon floor length in Candy Apple.