Wedding Time!

It's that special time of year again. Romance is palpable, like Springtime tree pollen. Every other post on Facebook is about shopping for weddings, engagement photo shoots, or links to Pinterest boards of cakes and flower arrangements.

So yes, this is a blog post about weddings. Specifically about trends in wedding dresses for Spring/Summer 2013. Let's hop to it, shall we?

Trend: Peplum 

Yes, the peplum trend continues, as this dress by Angel Sanchez demonstrates. Well the look is very elegant, you would have to have absolutely no hips and be around 6' tall.

Trend: Illusion Neckline

Elysium Gown by Catherine Deane. I'm very happy about this trend because I think strapless gowns can be very boring. I love the interest the illusion fronts, and backs, provide. 

Trend: Portrait Backs

Anna Maier dress. I assume there are people in the world who love their backs. And boy do I have good news for you folks! Dresses that frame your back are in, mostly as delicate lace cutouts. So all the people who are staring as you walk up the aisle will have something pretty to look at.

Trend: Color

Dress by Vera Wang. Gowns in other colors than white are becoming more popular every year. I always adore what Vera Wang does, I think this dress is so beautiful, and a nice change from white.

Trend: Sleeves

Jenny Packham dress. Sleeves! This dress with the sleeves, and deep v-neck, is much more beautiful then if it was sleeveless. Just a gorgeous femininity.

Trend: Reception Dress

Catherine Deane, Beams of Light Dress. Many people are buying two dresses for their wedding, the formal one for the ceremony, and a second dress for the reception. Usually this second dress is shorter and more casual. I feel torn about this trend. On the one hand, hurrah! Two wedding gowns! On the negative side, you only get one day anyways to wear your wedding dress so why shorten that time at all.

Trend: Lace

Omelia Gown by Catherine Deane. Lace is extraordinarily popular for wedding dresses right now.  This dress is slightly more subtle than all over lace, with an interesting neckline. Because while lace is generally romantic, it doesn't have to be old fashioned.

Trend: Old Hollywood Glamour

Aiguille Gown by Anna Sui. Hollywood Glamour is the perfect trend for evening weddings. This dress has beautiful Art Deco silver beading and button details.

XOXO Abbs

Spring 2013... come quickly

Pastels, I want pastels! I am yearning for Spring clothing and a cloudless blue sky filled Friday, such as today, only makes me crave white lace cardigans and polka dot jeans all the more.

So this is the list of the Spring trends/products I am jonesing for.

Ugg Heirloom Boot

I really like the concept of a Spring boot. A softer boot than the fall/winter one you wear to stride through inclement weather. A boot that pairs with drapey skirts and short trench-coats. This one is cotton and suede with grosgrain ribbons that lace up the back. It comes in Spring colors like Blush. 

Peter Pan Collar Necklace

Watching the Grammy's last week I saw a woman on the red carpet wearing a Peter Pan Collar necklace and I instantly fell in love. They come in all materials: leather, lace, rhinestones, and this pearl one from Forever21. Pair with a a knee-length color-blocked sheath dress or a sea-foam skinny jeans.

Maxi Skirt

          Lucy Love Canyon Maxi Skirt                                  

                                       

                                Mossimo Pleated Chiffon Maxi Skirt

Modcloth Java Jump Maxi Skirt

My favorite recent trend has to be maxi skirts, which just feel effortless when you put one on. Also, hey homeschoolers! Long skirts are cool again! However to make sure you aren't mistaken for someone's third wife, pair your maxi with a shrunken leather jacket and bib necklace.

Neon

 

 Ted Baker London Crepe Top                               

Erdem Mikado Silk and Lace Dress

Neon is one of the trends I know many people are not excited about. Well pass all your neon on over to me because if done right, neon can be sophisticated. Just take a look at that pink neon and lace dress up above which is perfection.

Printed Jeans

edyson 'The Sloan' Skinny Jeans

Like the neon, I know that printed jeans are a bad 80's flashback for a number of people. But you guys... THESE JEANS!! Stare at the picture and absorb their beauty. Nordstroms, you never fail me.

Lace

Gigi Lace Dress by Kiyonna                                  

 Lace Overlay Pullover

  

Kensie Dot Lace Dress

Topshop Fluorescent Lace Skirt

And finally we have lace. From cocktail dresses, to bold mini skirts, to casual sweatshirts, lace is everywhere this Spring! I would wear that yellow lace dress with boots in an Aztec print and you could pair the fluorescent skirt with leopard print leggings.


Well those are MY Spring trends. Think you have Spring Fashion on lock? Talk back to me!

XOXO Abbs