Lace Bridesmaids Dresses

I am LOVING the lace trend! More than that, I love that it has totally transferred into bridal fashion; which means that our beloved bridesmaids are styled in fabulous frocks rather than something that they will never wear again.

One of my favorite collections for this look..? Hands down, Watters. With so many color options and combinations available, it is super easy to keep within an overall wedding theme and add a super cool style to your bridal party.

My tips when opting for the lace trend:

   -Keep the colors consistent. Everybody is loving the mix and match right now, and if your girls want to wear different necklines or silhouettes of lace dresses- by all means- go for it. DON'T get too crafty with colors though. Lace is a lot of look, and if there are an assortment of colors, it starts to look messy.

   -There are literally 9 shades of lace, and 31 lining options that Watters has made available. While this is amazing, it can also be daunting, to choose just one of each. When working with neutrals- the sky is the limit. Literally any lining and lace combo will look good. I always recommend opting for a deeper liner than the shade of lace that you choose. This will create a depth and dimension to the look, and the lace will photograph better. Choosing something bold?? I prefer using the same lining color as lace in this case. Or, a nude lining if you must switch it up.

   -There are some beautiful floor length lace dresses out there. I adore them all. My suggestion with this look is to opt away from the ivory shades. Reads bridal.

   -Accessorize wisely. Many of the popular styles have either a high neckline, one shoulder or v neck...these dresses look best with earrings only in my humble opinion. Too much around the face can start to be overwhelming. Bracelets are super trendy right now, and I am all for it, but just ensure that the pieces won't snag on the lace. One swift move during the Y-M-C-A dance number, and a snag can turn into fashion emergency.


Here is a peek at some of my favorites offered by Watters. 

A black belt is always a great trick to flatter a small waistline.

The addition of the beige belt breaks up the black, and makes it a lot less of a serious look. 

Navy lace is a fabulous choice. Flatters all skin tones and looks photographs wonderfully against an ivory bridal gown. 

This is a great pop of color, and the tonal lining under keeps the look classy. Sassy and classy, that is.

I love this look for an uber formal event, or a MOB. Did you happen to see this gown sported on the red carpet on a famous tv starlet??

Watters Spring 2013 Ad Shots...

Everyone knows that I am a sucker for interesting bridal ad campaigns and look book shots. In most cases, the designer is onsite to ensure that the gowns are styled and displayed as they had intended and envisioned. That is a very cool insight to have.

As expected, Watters has done an INCREDIBLE job showcasing their Spring 2013 collection, and I cannot wait to get my hands on them at the trunk show this weekend.

The detail work is truly amazing, and as always, the fashion forward and savvy, Watters, has produced a completely fresh and individualist collection.

Above is a peek at some of my favorite bridal, bridesmaid and adorable flower girl shots! Would love to hear which ones are at the top of your list!!

Styling An Irish Bridal Party

Being in the bridal styling biz for just under 9 years, I have heard a lot of wedding party styling dilemmas.

Whether it is a wide variance of body types, or religious requirements of dressing, and every other issue that can arise when choosing the wardrobe for a number of women at one time; every little issue can cause a ton of stress and take time from moving forward in the wedding planning process.

Websites like Pinterest, Style Me Pretty and other popular blogs give great examples of stylish attendants, but nobody knows the chosen bridesmaids like the bride, so please, take inspiration from these photos, but remember to keep it personal to your big day and nobody else's.

Most recent dilemma I was approached with...??

This weekend I was chatting with a bride that was searching for a perfect color for her bridal party that would compliment the kilts that the groomsmen were wearing...easy enough right? Not when the bride was staying away from a prominent color palette, such as the red, yellow and navy that are within the classic plaid pattern of these traditional Irish garments. Luckily enough, we have recently received our uber cute selection of the newest addition to the Watters color palette: French Vanilla, and the bride felt like this would be a great compliment to the prominent pattern. I totally agree. If I haven't gushed about these crinkle chiffon numbers, they are fan-tastic!! Thinking about ordering the short one for myself!!

If there are any styling questions you might have..send them over, this Serendipitist would love to take a crack at it!! ;)