Source: The Finer Things
GREAT FINDS FOR PLUS SIZES
Whether you're looking for vintage or something modern, check out Victorian Trading Company. All the dresses here are offered over size 14. Larger brides always have problems trying on gowns in salons as generally samples run size 10 and under. Here you can order large; figure in alterations when ordering and go a size up. Or go with a roomy style that can either be taken in or belted. I'm blown away by the prices as well as styling. A truly great online store.
SIMPLE AND CHIC
Wine Glasses by Gump's
Evening Dresses by Nicole Miller
Pumps by Manolo Blahnik
Earrings by FANTASIA
Something about the simplicity of this Nicole Miller dress and all the accessories that go with it clearly spell chic. The empire sheath style out of 94% silk 6% spandex will make you look longer, leaner and gorgeous. A great choice for summer weddings; it can go easily for a bash on the beach or formal affair at a chi chi resort.
Happy Hour: Sour Apple Martini
Ingredients
2 parts vodka
1 part sour apple schnapps
1 part ginger ale
Splash of lime juice
Instructions
1. In an ice shaker, add vodka, schnapps, and lime juice and shake vigorously.
2. Strain into a cocktail glass and add ginger ale.
3. Garnish with a thin slice of green apple.
Source: Colin Cowie
FINDING YOUR CHIC FACTOR
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Once upon a time I was a bride-to-be. And the day my husband proposed I thought whipping up my bridal look would be simple. I was a designer of Harlowesque bridal gowns and envisioned myself in an ivory bias cut crepe carrying one long stemmed calla lily. Then my hopeless romantic Edgar said, "I have a request, Amy. I'd like a band of Scottish pipers and to wear a kilt." Add to that we lived at the San Francisco Theological Seminary, a landmark that looks like an old Scottish Castle nestled in the Marin hillsides. Since this was the backdrop of our wedding, my dress ended up looking more like Brigadoon than old Hollywood. I have no regrets. I loved the layers of petticoats and the feel of imported French lace. Whether I was flexible or chameleon-like I don't know. I felt as comfortable as a romantic bride as I would have going contemporary in an evening gown cut. If you're having dilemmas about the gown, consider your venue and overall formality of the wedding or lack thereof. Wedding dates have a lot to do with decisions too. Are you marrying in New York city mid-winter or having a country picnic in late Spring? READ AND SEE MORE IMAGES
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