THE BRIDE'S CAFE

Sneak Peek: Marlo Noël's Jewelry Collection

Check out Marlo's new collection and enter to win a necklace or a pair of earrings here!

J. Crew Style

You Guys know how much I LOVE J. CREW!!!.....and I just couldn't resist sharing all these gorgeous "lovelies" with you....how cute are these dresses...I'm loving all the yummy colors and how gorgeous would your "girls" look coming down the aisle in these....and also perfect to have if you are a guest or needing something fabulous to wear to a special event....let me know which one is a "must have" for you or your bridal party....AND....I had to share a few beautiful bridal gowns for the "lady of the day"...after all, we are at The Bride's Cafe....Enjoy!!

   

 

 

 

 

And for the Bride.....all simply GORGEOUS!!

   

Oh My....What To Wear?

Happy Monday Guys....it's the time of the season when you have to decide what to wear to "The Holiday Party"....I was checking out my attire from past parties on yesterday and not to my surprise...I have worn "The Little Black Dress" for the past 4 years...and yes...a different one each year!  Okay..I'm totally going to be sensible and buy new accessories and wear one of these four dresses....BUT...if I had to make a purchase...which one would it be.....what's your favorite!!!

 

CONTESTANT #1....I love the "hot fuchsia color"!

 

CONTESTANT #2....perfect for an office party...don't you think!

 

CONTESTANT #3....in case you're wondering...it's faux fur!

 

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CONTESTANT #6....I love this look...I would wear my cute little jean jacket with it!

 

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CONTESTANT #9....how "sexy" are these....I may have to break down and buy them!

Styles 1-3 are courtesy of Banana Republic and Styles 4 - 9 are courtesy of J.Crew!

Red Carpet Bridal Sale!

Calling all Brides....If you are in the New York area on today...Saturday, October 11th, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m...check out the "Red Carpet Bridal Sale" at 125 West 21st Street between 6th & 7th Avenues....I hear there maybe a few celebrities showing up...read more about it here!

What To Wear?

After I left work yesterday, I met my girlfriend Ann for a quick dinner then off to the mall to help her find a dress for a bridal rehearsal dinner she's attending on Friday night.  Why did I think this was going to be easy and I would be home in a couple of hours....NOT!!!...there were just too many beautiful dresses and Ann couldn't decide is she should go with the "little black dress"...one with more color and pattern....above the knee or below the knee....long sleeves...sleeveless or three quarter sleeves...the good thing is...they all looked great on her...the bad thing...she can only choose one!

I thought it would be fun if we could help her in making the decision...one of my favorite designers is Trina Truk....I LOVE her style.....her clothes are so BEAUTIFUL!....so I pulled a few pieces from Trina's collection that reminded me of the styles that Ann has to choose from....which style would you choose....she'll be checking TBC all day to see what you have to say...thanks guys and have fun!

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J. Crew Style

Happy Friday Guys.....it's the weekend!!!  So what do you have planned....but more importantly...what do you plan to wear?  Now the other weekend when I went shopping at Banana Republic...you guys got a chance to check out my style so I thought it would be fun if you let me know a little about yours....SO...let's check out some FABULOUS finds at J. Crew...another one of my favorite stores....leave me a comment and let me know which outfit describes "your style"....I will randomly pick a winner who will receive a J. Crew gift certificate for $25.00...the lucky winner will be announced on Wednesday, September 24th!

What a cute look...this is going to be hard guys...I love them all!

Isn't this the cutest coat and I love how they have paired it up with the pants!

These jeans are on my "must have" list!

(all images courtesy of J. Crew)

And for the lucky TBC reader who left a comment on our Banana Republic Style Feature.....I have a $25.00 Banana Republic gift certificate for...... Amanda L. Porth....Amanda said....

"I love fall clothes, too! It's always so fun to get to start layering again. The cool winds just came through my area, too, yay! :) I LOVE the wide leg jeans and the super cute hat! However, my favorite is the jacket! What a cute, versatile piece. :)  Hm...I want to go shopping now."

Congrats Amanda...please email me at janie at jmflora dot com with your mailing information!  Have a great weekend everyone!

Banana Republic Style

I LOVE to shop...and what woman doesn't....one of my favorite stores is Banana Republic.  I made a couple (okay, more than a couple) of purchases over the weekend and I wanted to share them with you...now I just need the temperature to drop about 20 degrees....I love fall shopping...check out what I brought!

I love the pencil skirt...they never go out of style and I couldn't resist the jacket...I can also wear it with my jeans!

How cute is this...I'm going to pair it up with my jeans....although I do love this look!

And check out the hat....one of my favorites!

This is such a "Janie Outfit"......I'm a huge fan of wide leg pants....perfect for "Casual Friday" at the office.  Okay, so I hope you can tell just a little bit more about me from my shopping trip....let me know what piece is your fav.....there maybe a little surprise for one of you!

(all images courtesy of Banana Republic)

 

Marie Labbancz: Fashion Shoot Part II

Today I am featuring Part II of a fabulous fashion shoot with the amazing Marie Labbancz.  I love Marie...she is truly an incredible photographer and her images are "works of art"!  Marie  had the pleasure of photographing some of the most beautiful "bridal headgear" of milliner, Holly Slayton of Artikal.  Holly's work is stunning and congrats to Holly....her beautiful designs were just picked up by Kleinfeld Bridal......Way To Go Holly!!!!  The hair and make-up for the shoot was provided by Claudia Seyler...she is amazing......have fun at the fashion shoot guys....please leave a comment  and let me know which one is your favorite...and just because you guys are the best...I have 2 $25.00 Star Bucks Gift Certificates that I will randomly give away to 2 TBC readers!!

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I hope you had fun guys...get your comments in...the winners will be announced on Monday morning, July 14th....have a wonderful day!!

Bride's Head Revisited

Hi Guys...I am so excited to have as our featured guest today, Alex and Emily, the beautiful ladies from Bride's Head Revisited.  Their custom bridal veils and accessories are STUNNING...and truly reflects the "Bride's Style".  Their beautiful work has graced the pages of countless bridal and fashion publications. The ladies took a little time out from their busy schedule to stop by the cafe to chat with us....Meet the ladies of Bride's Head Revisited.....Enjoy!

The beautiful ladies of Bride's Head Revisited...Emily & Alex!

TBC:  Describe the Bride's Head Revisited client.

BHR: Bride's Head Revisited brides represent a wide range of styles.  They are traditional, modern, stylish, fun and independent.  They can be traditional and stylish with a lace trimmed cathedral veil or modern and fun with a feathered poufy French veil.  Whether she wears a large poppy flower comb in her hair or a Swarovski crystal headpiece, the one thing that ties all of Bride's Head Revisited brides together is their appreciation of high quality design and craftsmanship.

TBC:  What are the 3 adjectives that describe your style?

BHR:  Elegant....Stylish....Unique!

TBC:  What is the best part of your job?

BHR:  I love creating new designs. Emily and I both have a background in fashion history and I studied costume design. Designing bridal headpieces and veils allows us to use aspects of fashion history and costume design in a way that we would never be able to in regular fashion design.  We can have more fun with the designs and push our ideas a little further.

TBC:  What is the highlight of your career to date?

BHR: Some of our favorite experiences are trunk shows.  We have a chance to travel all over the country to stores that carry our designs and meet brides one on one.

TBC:  Ladies...where do you "pull" your inspiration from?

BHR:  Because of our fashion history background, Emily and I are constantly looking to the great couture designers for inspiration.  The attention to detail and exquisite designs of the 19th and early 20th century guide our design process.  We also look at what is current in today's fashion to create fresh stylish bridal accessories that speak to the modern bride.

TBC:  What tips can you share with our readers when selecting their hair accessories?

BHR:  The hairstyle and dress design will often dictate the direction the bride should go with her hair accessories.  Today, there are no rules written in stone about what a bride should wear.  There are many different styles available...veils, crystals combs, tiaras, flowers, headbands, feathers, etc.  It's important to try on a variety of styles and be comfortable with your choice.  Remember, unless a veil is required for your ceremony, the style and choices are up to you.

TBC:  Do you design custom pieces?

BHR:  Yes, Bride's Head Revisited specializes in custom designs.  Many of our designs are created to be easily customized, and if a bride is in the New York area or meets us at a trunk show, we are always happy to work closely with her to create a new personalized veil or headpiece.

TBC:  Tell us a little about yourselves so we can get to know you a little better.

BHR:  Emily and I met while working in the Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.  It wasn't long before we both discovered that we loved to create beautiful things and we decided to team up and start Bride's Head Revisited, inspired by all the beautiful art that surrounded us at the museum.  We've had a lot of fun working together and have enjoyed working with women during this very happy time in their lives.

Let's check out a few of Alex and Emily's beautiful designs....

Ladies thank you SO much for stopping by the cafe today and guys...please visit their site to see more of their gorgeous designs....Have a great weekend everyone!

Marie Labbancz: Fashion Shoot

Today we are all invited to a fabulous fashion shoot with the amazing Marie Labbancz.  I love Marie...she is truly an incredible photographer and her images are "works of art"!  Marie  had the pleasure of photographing some of the most beautiful "bridal headgear" of milliner, Holly Slayton of Artikal.  Holly's work is stunning and congrats to Holly....her beautiful designs were just picked up by Kleinfeld Bridal......Way To Go Holly!!!!  The hair and make-up for the shoot was provided by Claudia Seyler...she is amazing......have fun at the fashion shoot guys and let me know which one is your favorite!!

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OMG...they are all so beautiful....Holly, you are FABULOUS!!!  Claudia, the hair and make-up is STUNNING!!!  Thanks Marie for sharing the "fashion shoot" with us today...as always...YOU ROCK!!!....I will announce our contest winner later today....thanks guys!