Bridal Fitness week with Kevin!

This week all of our articles will focus on getting in shape for your wedding.

Kevin will be briefing everyone on the core elements of what your bridal fitness and health regime should be based on.

Stay tuned...

Exclusive 1-day sale on Pronovias Cocktail Gowns - May 6th in NYC

Attention ladies!!! There is an amazing sale going on at Pronovias at their Flagship store in New York on May 6th.

Their cocktail gowns are pretty outstanding...I may even go there myself!

If you are looking for spectacular bridesmaid gowns, mother of the bride gowns or going to a black tie affair soon yourself, definitely make an appointment for the sale.

Pronovias is also having their bridal trunk show today and tomorrow for their 2011 collections.

You can either set up your appointment online or give them a call to book your appointment at 212.897.6393.

Happy shopping!

xoxo,
Amanda

Spring Studio Sale Today at ARTIKAL!

I am thrilled to say that Artikal is having a studio sale for their spring and winter hats today.

I am a huge devotee to Artikal hats and hair pieces having given them as gifts in the past (my friend Christie of City Girls World) as well as styling brides (like the fabulous Kristin) with their amazing bridal collection!

This could be a great opportunity for you to find amazing hats and cocktail pieces to give to your bridesmaids. They are stylish and fit all different types of looks. Take a look below at some of their hats and their bridal pieces - just love them...

Spring Studio Sale
TODAY, Thursday, April 29th from 6:30pm - 9:30 pm
All Spring and Winter hats on Sale
Website orders receive 10% off this week
(to redeem orders must be called in using the code: Spring Sale)

Call Artikal to make an appointment for the sale today: 212-260-0278 or 917-940-9294

Artikal is located at:
510 East 12th street Basement between A and B, NYC

I love BOHO Mag...

Vogue was always my favorite magazine growing up until I hit my 20s when, due to my wanderlust, I fell for Conde Nast Traveller. Upon my move to NYC last year, I lived by Elle Decor in order to furnish my new apartment with my husband and puppy.

The other day I came across another new fave - a magazine called Boho.

As a wedding designer, planner and a personal stylist to the bride and groom for their big day, I get my inspiration from everything I come across on a daily basis.

Boho, which is about all things green and sustainable from fashion and travel to beauty and food, is definitely a source of inspiration.

Their Spring 2010 issue focuses on "springtime in Paris". The design of the magazine is amazing - pretty, delicate and pink. It is, in fact, what caught my eye sitting on the shelf amongst all of the other publications.

With tons of info on where to buy one of my favorite delights - the french macaron - as well as a precious frenchy-inspired photoshoot (a great idea for an engagement shoot girls!), and the latest on Parisian street style, there are a ton of possibilities on how to weave some of these bits and pieces into your upcoming wedding if you are going for French-styling and decor or just some cute accents to make your wedding more unique and, of course, environmentally friendly.








I can't wait to see what Boho has coming up for Summer 2010...I am secretly hoping for a Tuscan-themed issue...though not a secret anymore! :)

Go out and buy the latest issue at your newstand or if you can't find it locally, count it as part of your wedding planning and order a subscription.

I will leave you today with their definition of a Boho girl:

Free. Radical. Independent.

Her style is her own.

It's personal, existential.

Her only fear is convention.

Her only weakness, shoes.

The bump on her nose adds character,

the scar on her shoulder adds strength,

the curl in her hair adds attitude.

There is no such thing as imperfection,

just originality.

Unmovable, Unshakeable, Unstoppable,

She is America's next top role model.

Someone both inspired and inspiring.

She embraces her spirituality,

aspires to her dreams,

lives through her passions.

She is a world changer.

She is bohemian.

She is a boho girl.

We are on the Ruffled Blog!

I am very pleased to say that Kristin and Jeffrey's wedding is currently being featured on the Ruffled Blog. I loved working with Kristin and Jeffrey.

They are such a wonderful couple and I thoroughly enjoyed desiging and planning their wedding as well as styling them for their big day!

Take a look at the feature on Ruffled and read all about their story...

I will also write a detailed story all about their wedding shortly so stay tuned!

Spotlight on VERA WANG, SPRING 2011 COLLECTION

Last Friday evening I had the fortune to go to one of Vera Wang's Open House events in her NY flagship boutique in celebration of her Spring 2011 Collection, thanks to the wonderful Deborah Lauren of City Sweets & Confections.

I have to say, I was amazed by the collection. The gowns were not just wedding gowns. They were pieces of art, like a Botticelli.

The detail was beguiling - from the asymmetrical gathering to the ornate bodices, handpainted lace and fluffy tulle.

You couldn't help but stare and touch and desperately desire to try one on and magically start dancing a perfect Viennese waltz like Sleeping Beauty around an enchanted garden or spectacular ballroom.

See the beauty for yourself below...

On a side note, I have to say, Deborah's cupcakes at the event (along with the champagne) were the perfect compliment to Vera's gowns...fluffing frosting and moist cake that was delicious and incredibly addictive.

Beauty Q&A with Laura

Question: I want to try a smokey eye for my wedding but am afraid of looking too vampy or over the top... Any suggestions?


Laura's Answer: A lot of people ask me this question and there are other ways to achieve a smokey eye without feeling like it is too much or you are not looking like yourself.

For a subtle smokey eye but still looking sultry - try medium to dark grey tones with a thick lash, using charcoal or grey colored pencils instead of black. Try phone number, or engraved pencils by M-A-C, or scene, sketch, and print eye shadows by M-A-C too.

Dior makes a palette called mystic smokys that gives a range of color to work with for a sexy smoky eye.

Also, using a bit of a shimmery color in the center of the eyelid adds a nice touch as well.

Cheers!
LP



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