Red Ruled the Golden Globes in 2013 (And Other Wardrobe Tidbits)

Red definitely ruled the Golden Globes in 2013.  Red-donning celebrities included winners Jennifer Lawrence, who wore Dior and Claire Danes (in Versace) as well as presenter, Jennifer Garner.  Others in red included Marion Cotillard and Zooey Deschanel (whose dress is one of our favourites). Co-host Amy Poehler also spent the first part of the show […]

Fashion, Canadian Designers and Bathroom Tissue

Bathroom tissue brand Cashmere held its ninth annual White Cashmere Collection: Fashion with Compassion in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation at the Arcadian Court on September 19.  Featuring looks created by designers and brands such as Adrian Wu, Ashtiani by Golnaz Ashtiani and Cara Cheung, this year’s collections paid hommage to old Hollywood, […]

Aisle Style: Fabulous Fit to Flare Wedding Dresses

We’re super excited about the new Aisle Style feature on our blog! Every month we’re going to choose one of our favorite weddings featured on Beantown Bride, and we’ll show you some options to get that look for a fraction of the price! (click here for more from Smartbride Boutique)

All Over Lace Wedding Dresses

Maybe it’s because I never had a stitch of lace on my wedding dress, but every time I see lace wedding dresses, I swoon a little bit. Lace adds luxurious texture to a wedding dress and photographs beautifully. So, for you smart brides out there who want the elegance and sophistication that lace provides, without […]

Fall for Confidence with Monique Lhuillier

Cynthia Cheng Mintz On a runway with winter-like branches at the back, models strutted Monique Lhullier‘s Fall/Winter 2011 collection.  Featuring a palette of blacks, off-whites and reds, the collection consisted of many pieces that Monique herself described as one that shows off a woman’s confidence.  From feathery tops and skirts to flowing sheer and leg […]

Destination Wedding Dresses for Under $500

One of the SmartBride team members is off to St. Maarten this week. Am I jealous? Maybe just a tad. I just checked the weather, and it’s a balmy 35 degrees with humidity (almost 80 for those of you south of the border). Since I can’t go, I thought I’d pull together some destination wedding […]

Golden Globe Dresses: Some Hits, Lots of Misses!

Cynthia Cheng Mintz   There several dresses which stood out this year at the Golden Globes, such as Nicole Kidman’s Prada gown (I am sure that many brides-to-be interested in sleekier looking dresses would look at Nicole’s gown as an inspiration for their wedding gown) as well Helena Bonham Carter’s Vivienne Westwood number (well, it was stunning on Helena.  […]

From Smartbride Boutique: Texture is IT for 2011!

Last week we featured some of the top 2011 wedding dress trends we witnessed at WCCS in New York. For the next few weeks, we’re going to dive into each of those trends, highlighting how you can rock the trend for less…(click here for more)