Castellano and More!

She’s here!! Badgley Mischka’s Castellano is as romantic as can be with her gorgeous lace and soft ruffles! She is just one more to add to our collection.. I feel like a proud mother haha.

Castellano

 

And since its the season to be giving… here is an update of the Badgley Mischka gowns we will have in store during the Trunk Show! If you think one of these might be “the one” make sure to make your appointment during the trunk show Jan 6-Jan14.  After that, those trunk show gowns are outies! 😦

Kiki

Anastacia

Zenyatta

And! We will be getting a few of their belts and a veil.  The month of December has turned out to be a holiday everyyyyday.

Ahh I feel like we have so much news! We will also be hosting Elle & Jae hair accessories and sashes…more pictures of that and updates to come closer to the trunk show dates.

To belt or not to belt?…that is the question!

Decisions, decisions.  At this point you feel like you have made a million decisions to prepare for your wedding day. Yet, you have about a thousand left! Here is one more question.. do you want a belt on your wedding gown?

Whenever we have a bride come in for her appointment I play with all of the accessories I can get my hands on! You never know what will look good until you try it, from veils to earrings.  Plus, when you think about it, you won’t get to see you gown for months on end, so its best to make those decisions right then and there.  It will be hard trying to find what looks right while you wait, and if the ship date of your gown is close to your wedding date you might be cutting it close with getting those final touches.

A favorite accessory of mine is belts! We are expecting a whole bunch to come in with our new gown orders.  Check out these bedazzled beauties!

Ah-Mazing!

I like to think that I came up with this idea, but I definitely didn’t hehe.  A great idea is to do a very calm and light color sash for your ceremony, like a cream or champagne, and then… jazz it up for your reception!! You could then switch to something more fun and sparkly or pick another bright colored sash to match your bridesmaids or accent colors.  Pop on a nice bright magenta or a fresh yellow for an outdoors wedding.  It is such a small change that will leave all of your guests wowed.  Plus, if you can’t afford an after-party second wedding gown (like most 🙂 ), this small change will give you a whole new look.  Belts are in and they’re hot, so why not? Try it out during your gown appointments.  And don’t worry if your dream gown has a corset and you think the belt might not work.  It can and it will! Maggie Sottero is known for her corset fit and there are many of her designs that include a belt even with the exposed corset. You might be pleasantly surprised, so try it out. xx

Gorgeous!

A Dress No One Will Have

Every bride wants to be unique in her own way.  How can you guarantee that the gown you choose will be unique to you? There are hundreds of designers and thousands of gowns, so here are a few tips on how to make your gown yours no matter how popular it might be!

Accessories are an everyday part of life.  Well, you can do the same with your wedding gown.  Lets say you fall in love with a very popular style, do not be afraid to glam it up.  I promise not to list anything impossible or anything made up.  I have seen all of these fun changes and made note at how wonderfully creative my brides can be.

No matter what the style, belts give you a small waist and fun options. You can pick sashes to match your bridal colors, or find something totally unique.

Bridal Belt

Recently I saw a completely different, one-of-a-kind masterpiece turned into something even more unique. Our bride was the first to purchase this gown ever! Then… she decided to cut off half of it! Do not be afraid girls! She is going to be the only girl in the world with that gown.

In many cultures, the color red is predominant in the bridal world.  Well, why not “marry” red and white? One of our brides had a beautifully beaded gown and she added red beading to it in order to represent her culture.  How creative is that? Find a gown with red detailing or even save some money by using a red sash!

Red Detailing

 

Do not hesitate to ask your bridal consultant if ordering more fabric is possible.  A bride recently fell in love with the dress, but she wanted to add capped sleeves to the strapless gown.  We ordered her the same exact fabric from the manufacturer, and I can’t wait to see the end result!

Another bride loved her gown but she wanted a longer train.  Sometimes designers have the option of adding on a few feet to an existing train for an added cost.  The bustle can be a little complicated, but it is do-able.

LONG Train

Ok, it doesn’t have to be as long as the picture, but you know what I mean 😉

If you don’t want to go custom with accessories, try smaller boutiques.  Rather than shopping at brand name stores, or larger “department store” type places, stick to a small intimate boutique.  They usually have a smaller selection, but you will be surprised at their different gowns.  They can carry local designers that aren’t all over the magazines.  At The Bustle, we carry Somsi Couture.  She only designs her dresses (made by hand by her) for our boutique with a few sample exceptions. Local designers are different, but also aren’t too wild so you won’t be getting any crazy stares hehe.

If you aren’t too specific, don’t worry. No matter what dress you fall in love with, it will be unique to you.  Your body shape and individual personality will shape your gown into something that is totally yours.