Monthly Archives: April 2013

Jennifer Aniston reveals she hasn’t bought her Wedding Dress Yet

Jennifer Aniston has revealed she still hasn’t found the perfect dress for her impending wedding to Justin Theroux. As the Friends star walked the red carpet at the Call Me Crazy premiere reporters were eager to find out details of the big day.

“No, no,” responded bride-to-be Jennifer to a journalist who quizzed her on whether she had chosen a gown for her big day.

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After her appearance at the film’s debut screening Jennifer opened up about her relationship with Justin on the Ellen DeGeneres show.

“No, he does that to me,” said Jennifer when Ellen asked if Justin played any practical jokes on her. “Well, he calls it trickery,” she added. “But he’s constantly hiding behind drapes. And I’m constantly scared. It’s like it doesn’t get old on me …”

Jennifer, 44, then addressed Ellen’s questions prom dresses uk about rumours a Friends reunion may be in the pipeline.

“Well, you’re hearing it here first. As am I!” said Jennifer who played Rachel Green during the show’s 10 year run.

Jennifer Aniston

“Did Matthew Perry start that?” Joked Jennifer. “Because he’s getting some good airtime on this show. I’ve been watching.”

There had been speculation that stars Jennifer, Matthew, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow would reprise their roles for a revived series of the hit TV show next year, although an NBC insider later dismissed the reports.

How to Choose the Best Wedding Gown for Your Body Shape

Wedding is so important to a lady,everyone want to become the most beautiful bride in her big day,so it is import to choose one dress which will suit you and show off your beauty perfectly,before choosing the dress,you should know well about your body shape,perfect dress will flatter your figure.

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Pear Shape:
If your body is small on top, you round off toward the bottom.Then your body shape is Pear Shape,A skirt that gradually flares out in an A formation from the natural waist to the floor, highlighting the narrowness of the midsection and floating away from the hips and thighs.A dropped-waist style or a strapless ball gown will cover your bottom half and put more emphasis on the top.An off-the-shoulder neckline prom dresses uk will keep the attention on your upper body, and an A-line gown is always a flattering choice.A sheath can be unflattering, and a V-neck will draw the eyes downward.

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Plus Size:
If you’re voluptuous, with a well-endowed bust and curvy hips.Try a mermaid- or trumpet-style gown, which will have a slimming effect. A high-waisted A-line dress with a low neckline also complements curves.An Empire dress with a skirt that begins just under the bust and flows into a gradual floor-length A-line. Make sure the Empire seam does not start on the chest and that there is no pleating of the fabric, which is reminiscent of maternity wear.The dress should play up your shape; if it’s too loose, it will add pounds.So a slim sheath or slinky bias cut will cling and may accent any extra inches; also avoid spaghetti straps because they won’t provide the support you need.

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Apple Shape:
If you are apple shape,A dress that cinches in at the smallest point on the waistline, then flares out into a gradual A shape. Opt for a bodice with a lot of texture to it―think ruche or lace detailing―that will camouflage and fit snugly, creating a corsetlike effect. The most slenderizing neckline for you is one with a deep V evening dresses uk , which will draw eyes toward the vertical, not the horizontal.Avoid trumpet dress styles, which emphasize the area where your body is widest and flare out at the legs and the knees, where you are most slender.

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Tall:
If you’re five foot ten or taller.Taller women look great in everything from sheaths to A-line styles and full ball gowns. A long veil is great for you because you can carry it off. A simple silhouette. The strategy is to emphasize your natural shape, so every aspect of the dress―the lower waistline, a floor sweeping hem needs to reflect your longer proportions. If you’re wearing long sleeves, they should go past the wrist. You don’t want to look evening dresses ukas if you’ve borrowed a gown from someone shorter than you. Skip gowns with high necklines because they’ll draw the eye upward and create more length. And avoid updos and headpieces that add too much extra height.

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Petite:
If you are tiny,find a style with a waistline wedding dresses uk above your natural waist, to make the lower half of the dress (and therefore you) appear longer.These also will keep the eye moving and create the illusion of height. The fabric is up to you―you can pull off a high sheen. But the detailing should be small (no huge bows) and limited to the bodice, to draw the eye upward.Almost all silhouettes will flatter your figure, though a big ball gown or a dress with lots of voluminous fabric may look overwhelming on your small frame,they will also make your legs seem nonexistent.

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Thanks for Popping By! Gourmet Popcorn Bar

Many brides struggle with wedding favor ideas. When selecting a wedding favor, many aim to give their guests a “favorable” gift. Some of the more popular wedding favors are edible. Not only does everybody love popcorn, but it’s also a cheap treat idea for the wedding reception! Decking your wedding out with a gourmet popcorn bar is sure to impress the adults and little ones alike. You can go as extravagant or simple as you’d like, depending on your budget and wedding formality.

Selecting a few different flavored popcorns with mini favor bags is an easy and popular choice. You can really spice it up a notch with gourmet toppings and seasonings such as; ranch, nacho cheddar, kettle corn, movie theater butter, white cheddar and perhaps even a spicy chili lime powder. Popcorn balls are also a nice little addition to any popcorn station.

I also like the idea of adding a larger variety of treats to mix and match. You could include chocolate chips, nuts, peanuts, candy, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, M&Ms, crystalized ginger, shredded coconut, mini pretzels, Chex cereal, banana chips, granola, etc… What’s your favorite popcorn add in? Leave us a comment below.

Photo via Miriam Ackerman Events

Try this Easy and Yummy Candied Popcorn which could colored to match your color scheme!

Blush Pink – Great Idea for Your 2013 Wedding Color Theme

For a wedding, the color can tell everything. I love pink, and I think there are brides love it. It’s pretty and are perfect for a wedding at any time of the year. So if you are planning your coming Spring weddings, then go with pink, which is feminine, romantic yet elegant. Here are some color that go quite well with blush pink. All of them could surprise you!

 

 

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The most common and gorgeous combinations are pink and white.

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Gorgeous White and Pink Wedding Centerpieces

Soft Pink Peach and Orange

Pink and Peach Wedding Decoration
Romance and Soft Apricot Peach and Blush Spring Summer Wedding
Peonies Lace Pink and Orange  Wedding Idea


Blush Pink and Bold Red

Fresh Green and Pink Wedding

Unusual Mobile Phone Gifts

I had an unusual request this last week from a lady who wanted a mobile phone themed Christmas gift making. Initially she wanted a mobile phone top-up card to be encased within a paperweight however the top-up card would not fit any of my designs. She then suggested having a mobile phone SIM card to be incorporated within the paperweight and here it is:

Mobile Phone SIM card in a paperweight
Mobile Phone SIM card in a paperweight

As well as the mobile phone SIM card she also wanted a message within the paperweight. You may remember a few weeks ago that I developed a technique of using transparencies within my jewellery and paperweights to form personalised messages. Well these are proving to be a convenient way of incorporating messages and I have used them on several occasions since.

On this occasion the lady wanted the message ‘Break bridesmaid dresses uk in an emergency!’ within the paperweight. Now this has given me a great idea; it would be great to make a paperweight with a cigarette inside, and to add a similar message as a gift to somebody who is giving up smoking. How frustrating that would be since you would never get it out!

weddings | pink (+ other colors) for wedding gowns

There is definitely a trend in bridal gowns in the past couple of years (and way before that, if you look to trendsetter Gwen Stefani): pink wedding dresses.  Now, some wedding blogs are calling this trend a thing of the past, but I suspect we’ll be seeing more of it in 2013 and beyond, especially because of the recency of some of the sightings of pink dresses at celebrity weddings (see Anne Hathaway and Jessica Biel below).

My friend and wedding coordinator Joelle said to me that if she were to get married all over again, she’d don a pink gown.  And she’s not alone.  We saw it in the celebrity world in both 2011 and 2012 with a handful of pretty high-profile weddings; actresses Reese Witherspoon and Jessica Biel wore shades of pink during their weddings to Jim Toth and Justin Timberlake, respectively (though notice they’re both “JT” … but I digress), and Anne Hathaway also rocked a hint of pink when she married Adam Shulman in September.

As I mentioned, a wedding blog or two have announced that shades of pink in wedding dresses is “so 2012,” but don’t trends tend to take a few months (or even years) to trickle down into full-scale fad (for lack of a better term)?
Either way, I’m firmly rooted in the belief that there is a RIGHT way to do a pink wedding dress, and a definite WRONG way.  Essentially, the right way is to stick to soft, feminine, barely-there shades of blush pink.  Even Jessica Biel’s acclaimed gown was too pink for me.  I love Reese’s version — you almost have to squint to tell whether it’s pink or a warmer shade of ivory.  I didn’t love the style of Anne’s dress, but I think the ratio of pink in relation to the rest of the gown was tasteful — just a sweet, subtle hint of pink that didn’t overpower the look.
More examples of pulling off pink:

dresses from Samuelle Couture, Jenny Packham, + Vera Wang White Label
Now.  Unfortunately, I found FAR more examples of what I’d consider the wrong way to wear pink on your wedding day.  I think most of the pink frock missteps can be adequately summed up with just one example:
a pink faux pas, to put it lightly…
I like bows, I occasionally enjoy a well-placed rosette, and a corset lace-up can be truly lovely.  But putting them all together on the same garment with shiny, Pepto-Bismol shades of pink?  Yikes.  And just… no.
I think it’s fair to say that wedding dresses uk in lots of different colors have been executed at both ends of the spectrum: some tasteful and lovely, some tacky and loaded with the potential for regret.  For the sake of leaving you with a positive impression of colorful wedding dresses, here are some of my favorites (and I’ll leave out the ones that are a big miss).


Thoughts?  Would you ever wear a wedding dress in a color other than white or ivory?

Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show

Monique Lhuillier’s Semi-Annual Trunk Show at Carine’s Bridal Atelier
Carine’s Bridal will be hosting their semi-annual Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show this January 24-26 and the Monique Lhuillier BLISS Collection Trunk show January 31- Feb 2.  The newest Fall 2013 collections from each line will be featured at the trunk show as well as a selection of her best sellers from previous collections.

Monique Lhuillier first debuted her bridal line in 1966 and is now known internationally as one of the worlds’ top bridal designers. Brides are attracted to Lhuillier for her ultra feminine designs, her special attention to intricate detail and her use of luxurious fabrics.

Twice a year, D.C. area brides flock to these popular trunk shows, and once again a high attendance is expected.

During the January 24-26 the trunk show will feature gowns from Monique Lhuillier’s  Fall 2013 couture collection. The January 31- February 2nd show will feature the Fall 2013 BLISS collection, with some her most evening dresses uk reworked at a lower price point.

The semi-annual trunk show is one of the most popular events at the atelier and appointments book up very quickly.  Please call the store to inquire about the special incentive or any other questions.

About Carine’s Bridal Atelier

Carine’s Bridal Atelier, Georgetown’s premier bridal boutique, offers brides the best selection of high-end designer wedding gowns. Carine’s offers personalized customer service to every bride and tailors bridal fashion to a body type, personality and destination. Carine’s also offers veils, accessories, and alterations.

Regular store hours are Monday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. All viewings are by appointment only.

Blooms On A Budget Reader Requests

Happy Friday, everyone! I’m going to take a break from the series today to bring you some great news. I’m excited to announce that Blooms on a Budget will now be sponsored by Blooms by the Box, a company I’ve worked with since my days as the blogger behind the Inspired Bride. They sell a wide variety of fresh flowers by the bunch at affordable prices, and our partnership with them will open the door for new, boutique flower options that I may not be able to source locally. This opens a lot of opportunities for both myself and for you, the readers. We’d like to offer the opportunity for Blooms on a Budget reader requests! Are you looking to incorporate a specific flower or color? Let me know in the comments section and I’ll keep these requests in mind as I plan the next few months. If you have an event you are planning for (like a wedding or bridal shower), please let me know what month it will be in so I can make sure I use flowers that will be in season. Sound off below!