Spring 2012 Bridal Trends from Vera Wang

Posted on February 16, 2012 by
Below you will find suggestions directly from the Vera Wang company.
Spring 2012 Bridal Trends from the White by Vera Wang Collection

From feminine, floral prints to chic, shortened hemlines, look to White by Vera Wang for the season’s best bridal trends. Spring 2012 celebrates the one-year anniversary of the collection with the introduction of nine new wedding dress styles, priced $500-$1,500, exclusively at David’s Bridal. In addition to bridal gowns, the collection includes bridesmaid dresses, shoes and accessories.

Staying true to Vera Wang’s modern approach to bridal design, each gown masterfully captures a bride’s true femininity, sophistication and elegance. Key trends in the White by Vera Wang Spring 2012 collection include:

The Shape of Things
Silhouettes feature updated mermaid and A-lines, sweetheart, strapless, one-shoulder and asymmetrical necklines. Vera Wang is “thrilled to be able to provide an array of romantic, classic and whimsical dresses and accessories for the bride and the entire bridal party.”

It’s All in the Details
Delicate origami draping, intricate Chantilly lace appliqués and asymmetrical organza petal embellishments are whimsical details that infuse a chic, modern style into every bridal look. The perfect embodiment of a traditional dress with contemporary elements, style VW351105 is an elegant satin-faced organza and horsehair gown with an origami-draped bodice featured on this month’s cover of BRIDES magazine.

Flower Power
“This season, I’ve taken inspiration from the delicate form of flowers and their feminine appeal to create the White by Vera Wang Spring 2012 collection,” said Vera Wang. The trend is translated in a variety of ways, such as organza petals and blossoms, petal embroidery and floral corsages. For the bride who wants to make a bold statement, floral prints are an ideal option and also a major trend for the spring season.

Great Lengths
Long skirts are no longer the only option for gowns this season. As more brides seek a stylish yet nontraditional look on their special day, shorter hemlines are a reemerging trend for spring. A charming alternative is style VW351113, a satin-faced organza short dress featuring lace appliqués, tulle overlay and a sweetheart neckline.

Learn more about the styles mentioned above at the Vera Wang website at www.VeraWang.com

Learn more about fashion trends in general at the fashion trends section on Google+.

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The Taper – Jeans from Levi

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

The modern Taper jeans for men have arrived at Levi’s.  This shape is in a range of fits for Spring.  Slim, Straight, and Loose.  Visit Levi’s to learn more.

Learn more about Levi’s on the Apparel Search fashion company directory or visit the official Levi’s website at http://us.levi.com

Go to the Levi’s website to check it out.

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Words from Vera Wang February 2012

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

“Nothing speaks more to convention in the design of a wedding gown than structure. Certain fabrics have become synonymous with this type of gown, providing form yet still able to be manipulated with precision to the desired design.

Duchess satin and satin-polyester blends are the most well-known of structured fabrics and are ideal for A-lines, full or gathered skirts, mermaid shapes or a structured bustier. Some of my brides seek more volume, so I recommend they choose taffeta (which looks lavish in off-white) or organza.

One of my favorite fabrics for structured looks is tulle, which is no longer relegated to the underpinnings of a gown. Tulle is charming and beautiful, expressing a sense of youth and femininity; it is not ideal, however, for dancing or moving about.” -XO, Vera

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Beauty Product Samples : Birchbox, The Look Bag, Sample Society

Posted on January 30, 2012 by
People often say that imitation is a form of flattery.  If that is the case, I wonder if Birchbox is feeling flattered this morning.  Or possibly, they are feeling a bit more on uncomfortable (disappointed) then flattered.

Into todays fashion and beauty industry news, we see not one but TWO news reports of competition popping up.

E! Entertainment Television Co-Founder Alan Mruvka has partnered up with Beverly Hills Celebrity beauty guru and undisputed “Eyebrow King,” Damone Roberts to launch The Look Bag.com – the newest luxury beauty sample club. For only $10 a month, members of The Look Bag.com will receive five deluxe, re-sealable beauty samples that are specifically customized to fit their individual beauty needs. Each Look Bag is shipped out free to members within the first two weeks of every month, members also enjoy an additional discount off of every purchase of any full-sized beauty product on the site as well.

Source: Alan Mruvka Partners Up With Celebrity Beauty Guru Damone Roberts on The Look Bag.com

Wow, that sure sounds familiar.  After reading that news report, we can go onto see that Beauty Bar, is collaborating with The Beauty Expert, Allure magazine, to introduce Sample Society which they call “a breakthrough in beauty sampling”.   A members-only subscription service, Sample Society delivers the most exclusive samples of hair-care, makeup, skin-care and fragrance products plus expert information each month.

The beauty sampling experience has evolved from the passive and free department store gift-with-purchase model to a sought-after service women are willing to pay to join.  Beauty Bar and Allure are reinventing it yet again, by marrying expert advice and insight from Allure editors with deluxe samples culled from Beauty Bar’s expansive selection of high-end domestic and international products, to create the ultimate beauty Sample Society.

Read more beauty industry news articles at the Fashion Newspaper.

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Fashion Newspaper More Then Online News

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

The Fashion Newspaper is obviously a resource for articles and fashion news releases. However, the paper also provides entry to many additional resources. In case you had not been aware, it is important to note that the Fashion Newspaper is actually a division of the Apparel Search Company. Therefore, it has access to many other clothing and textile industry tools and research resources.

Below you will find a few areas on the site that you may not be aware existed.  Hopefully after viewing the links you will agree that the Fashion Newspaper is more then online news.

Fashion Industry Links

Apparel Directory Access

Fashion Jobs

Fashion Models

Apparel Magazine

Fashion News Articles

Fashion Press Releases

If you enjoy what you see, you can learn more about the Fashion Newspaper and the company behind the paper.

The majority of above, explains how you can find information on the Fashion Newspaper that will help guide you to other resources. Below you will find access to information that is actually hosted on the site. Here are a few of the fashion news categories to help you more quickly find the juicy articles of interest.

Fashion Newspaper Articles : The fashion articles section is a bit different then our fashion news section. This area contains current events and information about indie fashion designers, clothing retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers etc. We have various categories based on garment type as well as categories that cater to entirely different aspects of the garment industry. For example, we have a jewelry news, beauty news, fashion licensing news, modeling news, etc.

Fashion Newspaper News : The fashion news section at the fashion newspaper is for fashion industry news releases. These are typically, the rather boring quarterly reports from apparel companies. This section does not always contain the financial reports, but more often then not this is the area that the reports from public companies gets filed. On occasion, we will slip in a few more fashionable tid bits of news into the section.

Fashion Newspaper Blog : The Fashion Newspaper Blog is the place for authors to spread the wings and take risk. This is the place for fashionistas and professional authors to experiment with their writing. Collection reviews, opinions, and facts, are all welcome in the fashion blog area of the newspaper.

Fashion Articles : In this section you will find the various categories of articles in the newspaper. In addition, you will find access to a few other resources.

Fashion News : At the Fashion Newspaper, we know that it is not possible for us to write news about every single event that takes place in the international fashion industry. Therefore, we offer suggestions on other places to search for fashion news.

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Weekly Top Ten Footwear Trend : Footsmart Jan 2012

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Here is some info if you are interested in tracking footwear trends.  This is the top ten list from Footsmart.

Weekly Top Ten Products from FootSmart.com
SKU Product Name Destination URL
73047 Orthaheel Women’s Action Walker Shoes http://www.footsmart.com/P-Orthaheel-Womens-Action-Walker-Shoes-73047.aspx?c=WHITE%2fBLUE
71092 Easy Spirit Women’s Traveltime Clogs http://www.footsmart.com/P-Easy-Spirit-Womens-Traveltime-Clogs-71092.aspx
72280 New Balance Women’s 801 Clogs http://www.footsmart.com/P-New-Balance-Womens-801-Clogs-72280.aspx
84085 Orthaheel Women’s Tide Thong Sandals http://www.footsmart.com/P-Orthaheel-Womens-Tide-Thong-Sandals-84085.aspx
71918 Easy Spirit Women’s Testrun Boots http://www.footsmart.com/P-Easy-Spirit-Womens-Testrun-Boots-71918.aspx
98245 FootSmart Men’s / Women’s Diabetic Extra-Roomy Crew Socks, Buy 3 Get 1 Free http://www.footsmart.com/P-FS-Diabetic-Extra-Roomy-Buy-3-Get-1-Free-98245.aspx?c=BLACK
79089 FitFlop Women’s Gogh Suede Clogs http://www.footsmart.com/P-FitFlop-Womens-Gogh-Suede-79089.aspx
77060 Merrell Women’s Encore Breeze 2 Clogs http://www.footsmart.com/P-Merrell-Womens-Encore-Breeze-2-Clogs-77060.aspx
72293 New Balance Women’s 846 Walking Shoes http://www.footsmart.com/P-New-Balance-Womens-846-Walking-Shoes-72293.aspx
77626 Orthaheel Women’s Gemma Clog Slippers http://www.footsmart.com/P-Orthaheel-Womens-Gemma-Clog-Slippers-77626.aspx
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A Few Words From Vera January 2012

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

A bit of superstition adds to the adventure of marriage. For your something old, something new or something borrowed – look to your handbag. Your handbag should never be an afterthought; in fact, it is one of the most difficult accessories to coordinate with your wedding gown. Without exception, your wedding handbag should be small, elegant and understated. To make an important connection between past and future, consider a vintage handbag from one of your older relatives or invest in a new piece that will become an heirloom when you pass it on.

For your something blue, consider a hidden touch such as a blue ribbon sewn into your petticoat or a blue garter for your wedding leg. -XO, Vera

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