2011 Collections

Nalia Bridal 2011 Preview Collection

Based in Spain, Nalia Bridal by Loly Cubo is a wonderful collection of romantic lace and structured wedding gowns.  Their 2011 bridal collection preview gives us an insight of all the gorgeous gowns we might be able to buy.

Some beautiful pieces from the 2011 avance look brilliant from the front to the back.  More beautiful wedding dresses at the website.

2011 Collections

Jim Hjelm 2010 Fall Bridal Collection

The Jim Hjelm Bridal collection, designed by Francesca Pitera, features gowns that satisfy the most discerning consumer. Francesca’s talent for combining luxurious fabrics and delicate embroidery on prêt-a-porter silhouettes give the collection a unique feel of being traditional with a modern edge.

   

Tips & Tricks

Burgundy Smoky Eyes Bridal Makeup

Smoky eyes in shades of burgundy is Spring/Summer 2010 ’s most popular wedding makeup look, says popular beauty blogger and professional makeup artist Sally Streets. As reported in her beauty blog MakeFace, “For brides I prefer to use a color other than black or gray for a less harsh look, and burgundy has been my most popular smoky bridal eye for Spring/Summer 2010”.

A former Elite fashion model, Nylon magazine intern, and short-lived employee of top tier makeup artist rep The Wall Group, Streets found her calling in the fashion and beauty industry as a freelance makeup artist. Within a year of starting her career, she was working on major campaigns and catalogs, building a strong bridal business, and even assisting such famed makeup artists as Aaron DeMay and Kabuki.

Humor is something else Streets knows a lot about. In between jobs, she started MakeFace to chronicle her experiences as a makeup artist and her thoughts on “beauty tips for a life that isn’t always sober.” The blog combines useful makeup tutorials, beauty insights and life observations with wry humor in an overall kitschy eighties-inspired theme.

As MakeFace’s following grew, Streets’ fan base began to regularly anticipate her fresh perspective and candidness, with bridal clients especially loving her down to earth style. “I love my brides,” Streets says, “People think I’m crazy when I say this, but they really are my favorite clients.” According to Streets, the trend for evening weddings and the popularity of burgundy flowers and bridesmaids dresses are the reasons for this season’s most fashionable makeup choice.

View the burgundy smoky eye tutorial featuring one of Sally’s bridal clients on MakeFace at makefacebeauty.com, as well as all archived posts including behind the scenes of fashion shoots and hard-to-describe humorously informative videos.

2011 Collections

Inmaculada Garcia 2011 Bridal Collection

 

Inmaculada Garcia’s new collection clearly reveals her personal stamp in her treatment of textures, as well as the evolution of the gowns which give way to volume and a totally different design, which overflow into an overwhelming fantasy which allow her brides to be different to the conventional.

    

2011 Collections

Jim Hjelm 2010 Fall Bridal Collection

The Jim Hjelm Bridal collection, designed by Francesca Pitera, features gowns that satisfy the most discerning consumer. Francesca’s talent for combining luxurious fabrics and delicate embroidery on prêt-a-porter silhouettes give the collection a unique feel of being traditional with a modern edge.

  

2011 Collections

Nalia Bridal 2011 Preview Collection

Based in Spain, Nalia Bridal by Loly Cubo is a wonderful collection of romantic lace and structured wedding gowns.  Their 2011 bridal collection preview gives us an insight of all the gorgeous gowns we might be able to buy.

Some beautiful pieces from the 2011 avance look brilliant from the front to the back.  More beautiful wedding dresses at the website.

2011 Collections

Christos by Amsale 2011 Bridal Collection

The CHRISTOS collection, now under the creative direction of Amsale, owner and creative director of AMSALE, has long been established as the couture collection for the classic, romantic bride.

CHRISTOS was established by Cyprus-born designer Christos Yiannakou. After heading his collection for over 20 years, he retired in 2005, leaving Amsale at the helm of the CHRISTOS collection.

As creative director, Amsale has upheld CHRISTOS legacy for tradition while infusing a touch of her own modern sensibility into the collection. Amsale sees CHRISTOS as a natural extension of her own collection, as both are rooted in classic timelessness.

2011 Collections

Inmaculada Garcia 2011 Bridal Collection

  

Inmaculada Garcia’s new collection clearly reveals her personal stamp in her treatment of textures, as well as the evolution of the gowns which give way to volume and a totally different design, which overflow into an overwhelming fantasy which allow her brides to be different to the conventional.

      

2011 Collections

Alvina Valenta 2010 Fall Bridal Collection

Alvina Valenta gowns are known for their timeless elegance, sophistication and most especially their attention to detail. All of the dresses are finished by hand, as well as the beading and their signature hand rolled roses. Every hem is finished with lace right down to the petticoat hem!

      

Alvina Valenta gowns are made of the finest silks, satin shantung, and satin organza to name a few. One of the collection’s most successful silhouettes has been their full circular tulle skirt.

2011 Collections

Pronovias 2011 Bridal Collection

 

Nothing better for a day so special and memorable than recreate a world of dreams and pure fantasy. Wedding dresses with flattering strapless necklines, meticulously enhancing the waist, and skirts with spectacular volume .

      

Stunning A-line and mermaid styles, lined with thousands of feathers, cascading ruffles and magical applications.