Category archives: Fashion
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- Lookie what popped in the DIY Bride inbox today from Phase Eight! I couldn't resist sharing this awesome infographic. Use this quiz to help you figure out what to wear to every wedding you've been invited to in 2013!
And there's a bonus at the end of this post for the brides - an adorable new wedding dress style f[...]
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- Valentine's Day is fast approaching and we here at DIY Bride are continuing this month's theme with some lovely looks from Vera Wang.
WHITE by Vera Wang is offered exclusively at David's Bridal, and features the classic looks as well as dresses in gorgeousness red and pink hues. This collection features the ro[...]
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- Dresses that Look Great and Won't Break the Bank
There are many things that are wonderful about being a bridesmaid. What, after all, is better than getting the chance to celebrate one of your best friends? There is, however, one big drawback: the price tag. Whether it’s flights and hotels or a beautiful shower gift, i[...]
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- I recently had the pleasure of receiving a high-quality carbide tungsten metal ring from Tungstenworld.com for review. The NITRO ring is the style I received, and is now on my husband’s finger. He absolutely loves it! We were both impressed by the quality materials, industrial styling, brushed matte finish, and comf[...]
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- Being a bride-to-be requires a lot of fun social events. From bridal showers to bachelorette parties to even your rehearsal dinner, there’s a lot of pressure to look good—especially with today’s growing trend of wearing white for ALL the occasions.
But never fear! With these fab finds from ModCloth’s vintage and ret[...]
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- Shoes of Prey is where DIY Brides can go to design your own bridal shoes, or any type of shoes!
If you’ve been struggling to find the right shoe for your wedding dress or bridal party, I give Shoes of Prey our highest recommendation for perfect shoes, made by you. The super easy web app allows you to pick from basi[...]
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- Just when you thought your oh-so-adorable flower girl couldn't get any cuter, along comes Olivia Kate Couture, designer of custom-designed flower girl dresses, to put your little darlings into some of the most beautiful dresses we've ever seen!
We often hear from readers who are having a difficult time finding prett[...]
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During a media interview a couple of weeks ago, the interviewer stunned me by asking this most pressing question about DIYers:
"Do you feel celebrity weddings like Kim Kardashian's will influence DIYers to strive to have better weddings?"
Oh, there're ten levels of WTFery in that question to be sure but it got me thi[...]
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- I recently had the opportunity to get hands-on with a Target bridal gown (the $90 strapless sheath). The verdict: It was surprisingly well-done for the price. I'd say the gown quality is comparable to a mid-range maid's gown you'd get at someplace like David's. The fabric was decent, neither luxe or polyesther-y. The [...]
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- Isaac Mizrahi is launching his own bridal collection this month, exclusively at - and designed for - Target.Com . The collection consists of 8 wedding gowns available in white, ivory and black in size 2 - 16, possibly to size 18. (Haven't been able to confirm that yet.) The prices for all of the wedding gowns are un[...]
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- Are you looking for a pretty gown that doesn't break the bank? I have some swell options that might tickle your fancy (and your pocketbook).
I've poked around the internets and found some great deals for under $300.00. All these gowns are new and currently available at retailers. Some are specifically labelled as b[...]
