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Laid-back dresses for a backyard wedding

April 20, 2020 No Comments

With the coronavirus pandemic, weddings as we know them are put on hold. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t tie the knot.

Creative couples across the globe have decided the downsize their weddings, opting to say their I do’s from the comfort of their homes. If you’re still keen on getting married, you’ll need a dress.

While South Africa is currently under lockdown, there are many clothing retailers that are still allowing people to order and will deliver once the lockdown ends. Online shopping is the best solution at the moment, so get clicking away to find your perfect fit.

Here are some casual options for your paired-down big day:

Flute sleeve lace dress – R499 on Superbalist

Kira Belted Linen Jumpsuit – R1,499.00 on Forever New

Ruched bardot midi dress – R799 on Superbalist

Petite broidere sleeve milkmaid dress – R649 on Superbalist

Poetry Aelia Flower Shift Dress – R1499 on Poetry

Brooke Pom Pom Dress – R999 on Poetry

Revenge Lace Midi Dress White – R699 on Zando

City Goddess London Lace Wedding Maxi Dress – R999 on Zando

Puffed sleeves knit dress – R849 on Mango

Metallic thread midi dress – R1399 on Mango

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In Fashion

Risky groom’s fashion that will set you apart

April 17, 2020 No Comments

Life is too short to wear boring clothes. So, if you are a man of style, these looks are for you. Don’t hold back. If you wear something that’s truly you, your partner will love your look!

The key to success here is confidence, and that comes with being comfortable with your choice. Stand out from the crowd, but make sure you choose something you love.

Here are some of our favourite suits and accessories for the bold groom:

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In Beauty

Trending in beauty: The fox-eye

April 15, 2020 No Comments

With all the time on your hands right now, it seems like the right time to perfect your makeup skills. The latest makeup trend sweeping the beauty blogs is the fox-eye look, and it might just inspire your bridal beauty look.

The fox-eye look is a makeup technique that makes your eye appear more angled and elongated, like a fox. The trend originated on Tik Tok and is typically accompanied by straight, archless eyebrows to make your eyes appear even more angled.

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However, if you’re not willing to shave off the ends of your brows to achieve this look, fear not. When filling in your brows, you could simply add more product in the arch to make the brow appear straighter. You could also skip the brows all together and focus on your eyeshadow to achieve this effect.

The eyeshadow effect requires you to ‘contour’ your eyeshape from above your crease upwards towards your browbone. This creates a shadow, making it appear as if your eye is naturally shaped this way. Complete the look with angled liner using a dark brown eyeshadow then softly diffuse the line. It’s not a cat-eye liner you want, this look is much softer and more ‘natural’. Then sharply define and elongate your inner eyeducts to make them appear more angled. Voila, the fox-eye!

Here are a few tutorials to help you perfect the look:

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In Beauty

How the Japanese kimono made its way to the West

April 14, 2020 No Comments

Originally, “kimono” was the Japanese word for clothing. These days, it refers more specifically to traditional Japanese clothing. Typically in the olden days, color combinations represented either seasonal colours or the political class to which one belonged, according to web-Japan.com.

Traditional kimonos have beautiful floral designs and are made of silk.

In modern times, the Japanese rarely wear kimonos except on special cultural occasions like weddings, funerals, tea ceremonies, or festivals.

As the world turned into a global village over the years, different cultures and fashions were influenced by each other, taking inspiration from the beautiful designs of foreign nations.

It’s not advisable for Westerners to wear traditional Japanese bridal kimonos on their weddings without specific reasons, however taking design inspiration and adapting it to your own style is a great way of celebrating wonderful cultures and learning about customs around the world.

Take a look at these incredible gowns inspired by kimonos, mixing East and West in a splendid way:

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In Fashion

Dresses we love: Sequins

April 7, 2020 No Comments

In earlier centuries, these disc-shaped beads were made from shiny metals. Today, sequins are most often made from plastic. They look just as glamorous as ever, though!

We love the sparkle they give, and since we’re back in the 20s, why not reimagine sequins? Especially for evening weddings, sequins can create a beautiful and striking effect.

Take a look at these for some glam-spiration:

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In Fashion

Pronovias offers free wedding dresses to healthcare workers

April 7, 2020 No Comments

Across the globe, healthcare workers are working tirelessly to help contain the spread of coronavirus. With all the hard work they are putting in, Spanish luxury bridal group Pronovias wanted to do something to say thank you.

In an effort to recognise all that they do, Pronovias is offering engaged healthcare workers the world over the chance to wear a Pronovias gown, free of charge. Any hospital-employed bride-to-be, from doctor to nurse to janitor, is eligible. This forms part of their Heroes Collection, which is dedicated to all the healthcare workers.

Pronovias Group Artistic Director Alessandra Rinaudo curated the collection, saying, “It is an honor to show my support and raise awareness for all of these women doing their best to overcome this pandemic. Love will conquer all.”

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“We would like to show our support to all heroes around the world on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic,” wrote Pronovias. “To celebrate their extraordinary and selfless dedication, Pronovias Group is offering wedding dresses to hospital-employed brides-to-be. The Heroes Collection will be available until 31st August 2020 at selected flagships. ? Tag a hero in the comments. #LoveConquersAll *Our stores reopening dates will be in line with local authorities recommendations.”

Participating stores include those in Spain (Barcelona, Madrid -Velázquez, Sevilla), Italy (Rome, Milan), France (Paris, Lyon, Marseille) Portugal (Lisbon), United Kingdom (London), United States (New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston), and Mexico (Mexico City).

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In Emotional

The beautiful meaning behind Bindi Irwin’s wedding dress

April 3, 2020 No Comments

Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell said ‘I do’ in a private ceremony at the Australia Zoo on March 25, attended only by her mother, brother and Steve’s best man. While their big day featured a special tribute to her late father, Steve Irwin, there was another special tribute to her mother, Terri.

Bindi Irwin’s wedding dress was designed to mimic the one her mother wore to marry Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin.

“I wanted something very similar because I’ve admired [my mom’s] dress since I was tiny,” Bindi told People Magazine. “When I was about 12 years old, I put on mum’s wedding dress and it was a really, really special… it’s over 50 years old because it’s been in the family for that long.”

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As the original dress did not fit her and was too old to be altered, the next best solution was to have a new one designed in its image.

The second she saw the dress, Bindi knew it was the one.

“It was just perfect, I said, ‘Oh my goodness, that’s the dress,’ and we all started crying again.”

The dresses sunflower lace print sleeves also reminded Bindi of her father.

“When we would go on projects and drives together, we’d often drive through these huge sunflower fields in the middle of nowhere and we always stopped to take them in,” she explains. “[The dress] was really special and beautiful.”

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Feature image: Instagram / Bindi Irwin

In Fashion

Trying on virtual wedding dresses: A new trend?

April 1, 2020 No Comments

As governments across the globe install lockdown rules to curb the spread of the coronavirus, many are stuck at home with little to do. Just because you can’t leave your house, however, doesn’t mean you can’t still plan your wedding.

Virtual wedding dress shopping has been in existence for years now, but we think this trend might really take off given the current climate.

Essentially, virtual wedding dress shopping takes online shopping to the next level by allowing you to “try-on” the items you have your eye on. Users upload a forward-facing full body image of themselves, and then the dresses are superimposed onto their body.

This virtual try-on tool helps to envision the general look and colour of a dress against your body. However, brides still need to be cautious and consider the measurements and the fabric type.

Wedding lines like Amsale, as well as Amazon in partnership with Israeli startup Zeekit, offer this service.

While Amsale’s virtual try-on service is currently only available for bridesmaid dresses and the ‘little white dress’, the company plan to expand the service across their full site. They take it even further and offer a Zoom conference call, where one of their bridal experts helps you “try on” dresses and find your perfect fit.

Of course, virtual wedding dress shopping is no replacement for the real thing. The service is mainly offered as a jumping-off point to allow brides-to-be to envision what they want their dress to look like and get a general idea of how it would look on. This is especially helpful if you plan on buying a dress from a specific store that you would have to travel far to visit. Brides are still encouraged to come in-store (when it is safe to do so) and get a real feel for their dream dress.

Want to buy a wedding dress online? Make sure to read our tips first.

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In Accessories

How to make your own (classy) wedding jewellery

April 1, 2020 No Comments

While we’re under lockdown, we’ve got nothing but time. So, if your wedding is coming up and you are (or want to be) a creative soul, why not make your own wedding jewellery? Depending on your style, you can make almost anything under the sun. It will be a special keepsake you can even pass on to future generations.

Granted, traditional jewellery might be a little harder and need more time, but the challenge will make it that much more rewarding. Other styles like boho does not need as much detail, and can work out cheaper as you do not necessarily need jewels like diamonds or other precious stones.

Here’s how to get crafty:

1. The first thing you will need is to gather ideas and decide what you want to wear. Earrings are simpler to make, but a necklace or arm band are just as doable. Head over to Pinterest for some ideas and settle on one. Remember that yours will not look exactly the same, but that’s the idea! We love these pieces:

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2. Get what you need. This step is a bit tricky seeing as arts and crafts stores will be closed, but some online delivery services might still deliver. You may even already have beads and jewels at home if you’ve done it before, or know someone who does. If not, make a list of what you need so you can go buy it as soon as it is safe to do so.

Some basics you will need (but might vary depending on what you make) are pliers, soft gold or silver wire or chain, clasps or fastening rings and of course, the beads, jewels, stones or whatever your piece will consist of.

3. Watch a tutorial (or three). If you’re new to this, better get some expert advice. There are loads of online videos with advice and instructions ranging for all levels of skill. Check out these ones we love:

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In Advice

A guide to wedding dress shopping online

April 1, 2020 No Comments

Online shopping can be risky business. There’s always a chance, no matter how small, that you end up with something that’s not quite what you were expecting. If you’re considering switching from window shopping to (Microsoft) Windows shopping, then read on!

We’re absolutely certain that you don’t want to be the bride who buys her dress online and, on delivery, instantly regrets it. As with everything, there are pros and cons of online wedding dress shopping. However, there is something to be said for the convenience, savings, and options that come with the online experience.

Whether you’re sick of making your way through racks and racks of dresses, or you’re simply not keen on the idea of hunting for dresses in store, online wedding dress shopping could be a great option.

If this is the route you’re taking, then keep these tips in mind:

– Measurements

You need to know the measurements of your bust, waist, and hips. If you don’t know these, your dress will not be the best fit it can be. Brides who have undertaken the online shopping experiment report that a great way to find your fit is to go in store (oh no!) and fit on some dresses there, with the sole purpose of finding what fits you. Once you’re clued up on your measurements, pop back online and get searching. Of course, you could just use the trusted measuring tape.

– Fabrics

Be familiar with fabrics and how they look and feel. You wouldn’t want a detail like this to ruin what you expected to be your perfect dress.

– Policies

Look, we’ve said it once and we’ll say it again. There are always risks with online shopping. Before you make this very important purchase, find out what the online store’s policies are. Imagine you’re unable to return a dress that has turned out to be a Halloween costume! The horror!

– Social media

Check across all social media platforms for brides wearing a similar dress to the one you’ve chosen. It’ll give you a good idea of how the dress looks in real life!

– Read reviews

Be sure to check the online reviews of the stores you’re shopping at. You’ll either see many angry customers or tons of happy brides. This will help you decided whether to keep shopping there.

– Read carefully

Be aware of common terms like “fully lined” and “partially lined”. The latter will have you in a see-through dress on your special day. Pull out those comprehension skills and read the dress descriptions carefully.

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