Posts by TheFashionBrides
Steal that style: Marina Berlusconi
Marina Berlusconi, 42-year-old daughter of the Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, married her ballet dancer sweetheart, Maurizio Vanadia, in Rome in december 2008. The pair became close after Marina met him socially and then went to see him in a production of Swan Lake at Milan’s La Scala. This was said to have appealed to her father, who wooed his second wife, the actress Veronica Lario, after watching her perform in a Milan theatre in 1980.
Marina, who since becoming chairman of the family firm Fininvest is listed by Fortune magazine as the eighth most powerful female manager in the world and by Forbes as Italy ‘s most influential woman, said in a recent interview with Chi magazine that on seeing Vanadia dance she behaved more like a schoolgirl. “I was leaning forward so far to see him with the binoculars my mother kept on elbowing me and saying ‘Watch out or you will fall into the stalls’.”
The nride wore D&G.
Simply Strapless by Augusta Jones
Strapless wedding gowns continue their strong tradition within the Augusta Jones collection. The styles shown here give a taste of how different they can be. Matching veils, shrugs and wraps are also available. For more information visit www.AugustaJones.com
Steal that style: Helene Segara
Hélène Ségara was born in Six-Four-les-Plages, a small seaside town on the Mediterranean coast, on 26 February 1971. Hélène spent her early childhood living with her Italian father, an office clerk who worked at the Seyne-sur-Mer shipyard, and her Armenian-born mother, who worked in the local tax office. When her parents divorced in 1979 Hélène went to live with her mother, but relations between the two became increasingly strained and the young girl began to spend more and more time with her grandparents.
Hélène had been a passionate music fan from an early age and her childhood dream was to launch a professional singing career. Her grandparents actively encouraged her passion and, at the tender age of 11, Hélène took the first step towards achieving her dream, winning a local song contest with her performance of the Nana Mouskouri classic “L’Amour en heritage”.
Win £1000 to spend on designer jewellery
Astley Clarke, the online jewellery boutique is celebrating Coutts London Jewellery Week by offering you the chance to win £1000 to spend on designer jewellery from AstleyClarke.com.
Catwalk legends from Muccia Prada to Alexander McQueen agree that real style comes from your jewellery box. Gems and precious metals are taking centre stage more than ever before. At Astley Clarke you will find the ultimate edit of designer jewellery from over forty international designers including Kiki McDonough, Pippa Small, Carolina Bucci, Vinnie Day and many more.
They offer next day delivery in the UK and same day delivery in London, as well as international delivery of course.
Classic Empire Gowns by Augusta Jones
Empire style wedding gowns continue to be a favourite with brides. The latest wedding gown collection by Augusta Jones is now available. For more information visit www.AugustaJones.com .
Steal that style: Andie MacDowell
In the early 1980s, MacDowell modeled for Vogue magazine and appeared in ad campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent, Vassarette, Armani perfume, Sabeth-Row, Mink International, Anne Klein and Bill Blass. She worked with such esteemed photographers as Bruce Weber, Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, Irving Penn and Herb Ritts among others. A series of billboards in Time Square and national television commercials for Calvin Klein drew attention to her and led to her 1984 film debut in Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes, a role in which her lines were recorded by Glenn Close because her southern accent was too pronounced. In 1985, she had a small part in St. Elmo’s Fire, but her film career seemed to have stalled.
MacDowell used this time to study method acting with teachers from The Actors Studio in addition to working privately with the renowned coach Harold Guskin. Four years later, MacDowell hit her professional stride. Director Steven Soderbergh cast her in the 1989 independent film sex, lies, and videotape. Her performance earned her an Independent Spirit Award, a Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress, several other award nominations and led to a series of starring roles in films such as Green Card, The Object of Beauty, and Short Cuts.
In the 1990s, MacDowell achieved stardom due to the box office success of the 1993 comedy by Harold Ramis, Groundhog Day, and the 1994 global blockbuster, Four Weddings and a Funeral (FWAAF), opposite Hugh Grant. Groundhog Day and FWAAF remain MacDowell’s biggest box office hits to date.
MacDowell appears in print and television advertisements for the cosmetic and haircare company L’Oréal.
Steal that style: Kylie Minogue
Temptress Kylie was on teasing form this week as she posed in a sultry photoshoot for Spanish jewellery firm Tous. She laid back on pink satin sheets dressed in a pink tutu and five-inch stilettos to kick off her role as the face of the company.
Looking seductive Kylie was snapped having a cheeky taste of a giant cream cake, then nibbling a cherry from a cocktail. [via Daily Mail]
Garden Chic by Augusta Jones
The 2010 wedding gown collection by Augusta Jones is available this summer. For more information visit www.AugustaJones.com
Steal that style: Amanda Holden
Amanda chose a 30s style Elie Saab gown, with a lace overlay and lace bolero. Chris wore all-black and a velvet suit by William Hunt. The Bridesmaids were in full-length copper coloured dressed. The cake was an eight-tiered array of brightly coloured cupcakes.
