Loving everything fashion related, I of course watched the Golden Globe Awards last night. Sadly, I can only recite the names of a handful of the winners, BUT I can tell you what all of the attendees were wearing, so sorry actors/actresses. In my eyes if you can remember a page full of lines without having the script in front of you, and not sounding like a robot, you get my vote. In my 'I can do anything' spirit, I secretly watch one of my favorite movies and picture myself playing that role. Then I quickly am snapped out of that day dream when I realize ummm yeah my memorization skills are pretty sad. Enough with my daydreams, onto the lives of the rich and the famous!
Last nights show and tell of gowns confirmed the predictions of what some of the hottest wedding trends in 2013 are presenting to be and I can't tell you how excited I am about these trends, as its like they were determined based upon my personal style.
VINTAGE lives on again this year!
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| Megan Fox in Dolce & Gabbana |
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| Amy Adams in Marchesa |
No, I am not a Megan Fox fan, however I will say she has great taste in men. Well, at least one. My hubby back in the day looked like her beau Brian Austin Green hahaha. I do have to admit that she looked fabulous in her vintage inspired, lace Dolce & Gabbana blush gown. And to boot, she just had a baby a few months ago!!!! You go girl!
And Amy Adams, WOW!!! She stunned in her blush Marchesa gown. The strapless trumpet dress features a soft lace bodice and whimsical tulle skirt. This was my FAVE gown of the evening.
Are you seeing a trend? Blush, lace, strapless and trumpet style.
This vintage inspired look once again graces the wedding design boards . Lace, lace and more lace! From gowns to table overlays, vases, candles and bouquet wraps to even the wedding cake. It adds a soft, romantic layer to any color palette. Feathers are no longer just being sported at bachelorette parties. Used in moderation, feathers add a soft timeless look to headpieces, bouquets and centerpieces. Same can be said for tulle and beads. Old cars, jazz bands, chandeliers and china. Oh how I would love to roam the streets of Paris in the 1920's!
Just PEACHY
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| Jessica Alba in Oscar de la Renta |
Another one of my absolutely fave gown's from the evening was Jessica Alba's Oscar de la
Renta's silk faille
trumpet gown from the PF13 collection. And not to mention the
sparkling $5.8 million Harry Winston diamond necklace. OH MY WORD, seriously, $5.8
million necklace!? I'm back to daydreaming again about being the lead actress in
the next big hit! I love how they added a little spunk with the
retro fuzzy Roger
Vivier clutch.
A hot new color for this year that is so complimenting to every skin tone and color palette is peach. What I love about this color is that is so universal-- you can use as modern sophistication or as romantical chic.
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| The peach and corals add the perfect 'pop' in an otherwise neutral, vintage setting.The sparkling lights, draped above, give added depth and complete this vintage, romantic affair. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Modern Sophistication |
Striking GOLD, Old Hollywood Style
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| Emily Blunt in Michael Kors |
Emily Blunt looked radiant in her fabulous gold studded lace Michael Kors gown. She wasn't the only one that decided to rock a metallic. Julianne Hough, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman, Conne Britton (Oh I just love her in the show 'Nashville'), Michelle Dockery, the list goes on and on.
Gold used in moderation add's a striking pop of color to a neutral color palette. No matter if you are a punk princess, southern belle or a hollywood glam gal, it will give you just the right amount of drama to set the tone for your special day!
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| Julianne Hough looked like a punk rock princess in her white Monique Lhuillier ballgown with an illusion neckline and sparkly gold embellishments. |
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| Kate Hudson looked glamourous in her Sparkling, high-drama Old Hollywood black and gold Alexander McQueen gown. |
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| The Southern Belle- Using a touch of gold elegance by layering with a plate charger |
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| Traditional Elegance- Gold elegance brought out through the chair covers, vase and splashes in the centerpiece |
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| Hollywood Glam Gal- Bold yet simple |
Dare to be bold
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| Gabby Douglas sequined chartreuse-hued Pamella Roland gown |
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| Zooey Deschanel wore a glamorous red Oscar de la Renta. |
Gabby Douglas and Zooey Deschanel (she cracks me up!) opted to hit the red carpet wearing a bold splash of color.
Bold use of color in weddings is soo 2013. Its okay to wear those turquoise cowboy boots under your vintage tulle dress, its okay to wear a non white colored wedding dress, its okay to have a different colored bouquet for each bridesmaid or a different color centerpiece at each reception table.
You know what else is sooooo 2013? Mixing elements. Its okay to mix an old wooden table with ornate chairs with chandeliers of different colors and materials dangling from above!!!
As a planner and your friend here is my one piece of advice that I want to leave you with today. Think outside of the box!!! There is no wrong or right when it comes to your big day except if you are doing what someone else envisions and/or wants you to!
xoxo
~Brandi, your chic wedding chick
