Beautiful colors are as much a part of wedding planning as finding the perfect filling for that delicious three-tiered wedding cake for the reception. While white and pastel are traditional colors for the big day, making a splash with vibrant color is becoming increasingly popular with the modern bride. It is easy to find bright and fun colors for bridesmaid dresses; however, finding a way to incorporate that same look for the flower girl dress can be a challenge if you are unsure how best to pull it off. Read these simple ideas on how to include bold colors in your flower girl dresses and then let your imagination be your guide.
Colorful Sashes
Perhaps one of the longest standing flower girl traditions is to have them walk down the aisle in the same color as the bride, be it white, ivory, palest pink or champagne. If this is something you have envisioned since the very first time you used a towel as a veil and made your best friend’s younger brother play the groom then you will be pleased to know you can take part in this dream scenario and include the color you desire. With bold, colorful sashes you can have the best of both of worlds for your wedding.
Something about little girls and large satin bows at the back of the waist seem to go hand in hand. The best thing about some of the more formal traditional flower girl dresses is that a bright colored bow in the same shade of your bridesmaid dresses looks as though it was made to be part of the dress from the beginning. Blue velvet and truffle are especially nice shades for this style of sash.
For a touch of additional elegance, consider a satin sash featuring some lovely beadwork at the waist. This embellishment is not only a nice touch of class, but also adds additional depth to the bold color statement you have chosen to make. To take this look a step further, select a floral pattern sash in some of the season’s hottest shades. Apple, sangria and lapis are as exciting as they are lovely.
Vivid Fabrics
For the bride willing to step away from some of the older traditions, selecting a dress in a non-standard color for the flower girl is the perfect way to give the youngest member of your bridal party a chance to dress up like the big girls in a brilliant color. The perfect dress to show off style and color is a tea-length ball gown with a full bodice and wide spaghetti straps. This satin dress will look right home with a sash in a coordinating color or standing on its own. Deep shades of regency purple, pink azalea, blue horizon and watermelon are fun hues for any wedding party color scheme.
Another great way to brighten up the standard flower girl dress is to find one with rich color already worked in with the white. A full-length A-line ball gown is a great place to start. Look for one with a lace up back and thin spaghetti straps to really make the little girl on the bridal party feel like a princess. With bands of color at the bodice and bottom hem, there is no limit to the number of looks from which you could select. For the boldest color statement, opt for black accents or a wild shade of apple. If a little less drama is the look you seek, cornflower blue accents are the best option.
Festive Accents
Perhaps the most common item that is overlooked by a bride when considering how best to add bold color to the flower girl dresses is the basket the flower girl will be carrying. Much thought may be put into the shade of petal or sprig of flowers within the basket, but the basket is usually left in white or a light shade of wood. Stir things up with ruched satin basket featuring an accent of the color of your choosing. Imagine the oohs and ahhs your flower girl will get walking down the aisle sprinkling petals from a basket with a bold apple or sangria accent, gathered by a jeweled embellishment. Of course, keep in mind that the more vivacious color walks down the aisle ahead of you, the more striking you will be in your diamond white bridal gown!
These ideas can help you include color in your flower girl dresses. For those brides who wish to transcend “tradition” and shake things up a bit, this is a great way to do exactly that. By adding color to your flower girl dresses and other areas of the wedding, you will create a unique event that will stand out from other weddings.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Why is the mechanic's uniform flooding runways and Bandra boutiques?
The modest overall that was once a practical choice of clothing for plumbers and auto mechanics is now gracing svelte bodies of supermodels, the biggest Bollywood actresses and mannequins at suburban boutiques. The GUIDE tells you why the jumpsuit, in silk, jersey or cotton, should be your next purchase
What does our sudden fondness for utilitarian fashion have to do with the money-strapped economy? Everything. This freshly-revived fashion trend flirts with childish frivolity, and then moves to adapt itself and support pragmatism for the working class. Fashion forecasters and designers would have been caught sleeping if they hadn't picked up the jumpsuit's versatility. Ultimately, they decided that the jumpsuit was a delectably stylish investment. Yes, we are reeling in the agony of recession. Why not make it a stylish one?
In Paris, Milan
Model Laxmi in a creation by British designer Stella McCartney showcased at Spring/Summer 2009 ready-to-wear collections in Paris in September last year.
A model in a creation by Salvatore Ferragamo showcased at Spring/Summer 2009 ready-to-wear collections in Milan in September last year. ALL PICS/ AFP PHOTO
The jumpsuit turned 98 this year
Conflict between form and function in the late eighteenth century gave us denim jeans, when Bavarian peddler Morris Levi designed them for Californian coal miners. In 1911, it was the visionary HD Lee who created the Lee Overall, our very first jumpsuit. The initial brand model was named Lee Bib Overall, made in 7.5-ounce denim containing an all-functional chest pocket and a button fly. Since then, it has been a practical choice for pilots, auto mechanics and plumbers.
Rockstars love them
The audaciously charming king of rock 'n' roll Elvis Presley's most treasured costume was a white jumpsuit embellished with a blue-and-gold peacock emblazoned on his back, peacock feathers trailing down his flared pants. Music legends Mick Jagger and Freddie Mercury made the most of it, and the younger lot of popstars including the Spice Girls, Britney Spears, Korn, Feeder, Pink and Rihanna have fueled its popularity through live gigs and sultry videos.
On Hindi screen and fashion ramps
The year 2009 is strung together with a series of jumpsuit appearances, on and off the runway. In an idyllic movies-mirroring-trend reality scenario, actress Deepika Padukone wore a denim jumpsuit in the opening scene of Love Aaj Kal. Entrepreneur Ashiyana Shroff shimmered in a blazing orange silk overall at the opening of her hip SoBo nightspot Dragon Fly, and designer Malini Ramani made a blockbuster collection fit for a diva out of the poor man's outfit. Design genius Sabyasachi Mukherjee sliced a range reflecting the delightful whimsy of pinafores with a stray jumpsuit, in his Spring/Summer '09 collection showcased at the New York Fashion Week, in September last year.
Adopted by international style Gods
The playground attire arrived at regular intervals at international fashion shows, each designer giving it a spin of originality. A sexy provocation by designers Stella McCartney, Salvatore Ferragamo and Emilio Pucci, met with bizarre imagination at Alexander McQueen's show. Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent and Givenchy's solid sensuality was in sharp contrast to DKNY, Vivienne Westwood and Moschino's cheeky chivalry that had fun with prints and colours. Described as the Millennial Maverick by Elle magazine, British-Turkish designer Hussein Chalayan portrayed a dual tension of personalities in his precisely patterned collection.
How to wear your jumpsuit
>> Looks can be diabolical. Always try it on before buying it. Check for key comfort zones: bust, rear end and waist.
>> Short and medium height women should opt for jumpsuits in silk, and pair them with a great pair of stilettos. This will make you look tall and lean.
>> It's a tricky garment since bulges tend to get magnified in a one-piece garment. Plump women should steer clear of this.
>> Lucky slim ladies should wear a thong for a sleek, clean look.
>> Elasticised ankles run the risk of riding up. Choose long flowing or tapered legs, instead.
>> The fabric should be flattering, and drape around rather than choke your body.
>> Darker colours work best black, brown, charcoal grey, deep blue, green, and purple. Leave lighter shades for Uma Thurman.
>> Keep it simple. A neckpiece and sexy stilettos is all you need.
What does our sudden fondness for utilitarian fashion have to do with the money-strapped economy? Everything. This freshly-revived fashion trend flirts with childish frivolity, and then moves to adapt itself and support pragmatism for the working class. Fashion forecasters and designers would have been caught sleeping if they hadn't picked up the jumpsuit's versatility. Ultimately, they decided that the jumpsuit was a delectably stylish investment. Yes, we are reeling in the agony of recession. Why not make it a stylish one?
In Paris, Milan
Model Laxmi in a creation by British designer Stella McCartney showcased at Spring/Summer 2009 ready-to-wear collections in Paris in September last year.
A model in a creation by Salvatore Ferragamo showcased at Spring/Summer 2009 ready-to-wear collections in Milan in September last year. ALL PICS/ AFP PHOTO
The jumpsuit turned 98 this year
Conflict between form and function in the late eighteenth century gave us denim jeans, when Bavarian peddler Morris Levi designed them for Californian coal miners. In 1911, it was the visionary HD Lee who created the Lee Overall, our very first jumpsuit. The initial brand model was named Lee Bib Overall, made in 7.5-ounce denim containing an all-functional chest pocket and a button fly. Since then, it has been a practical choice for pilots, auto mechanics and plumbers.
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Rockstars love them
The audaciously charming king of rock 'n' roll Elvis Presley's most treasured costume was a white jumpsuit embellished with a blue-and-gold peacock emblazoned on his back, peacock feathers trailing down his flared pants. Music legends Mick Jagger and Freddie Mercury made the most of it, and the younger lot of popstars including the Spice Girls, Britney Spears, Korn, Feeder, Pink and Rihanna have fueled its popularity through live gigs and sultry videos.
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On Hindi screen and fashion ramps
The year 2009 is strung together with a series of jumpsuit appearances, on and off the runway. In an idyllic movies-mirroring-trend reality scenario, actress Deepika Padukone wore a denim jumpsuit in the opening scene of Love Aaj Kal. Entrepreneur Ashiyana Shroff shimmered in a blazing orange silk overall at the opening of her hip SoBo nightspot Dragon Fly, and designer Malini Ramani made a blockbuster collection fit for a diva out of the poor man's outfit. Design genius Sabyasachi Mukherjee sliced a range reflecting the delightful whimsy of pinafores with a stray jumpsuit, in his Spring/Summer '09 collection showcased at the New York Fashion Week, in September last year.
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Adopted by international style Gods
The playground attire arrived at regular intervals at international fashion shows, each designer giving it a spin of originality. A sexy provocation by designers Stella McCartney, Salvatore Ferragamo and Emilio Pucci, met with bizarre imagination at Alexander McQueen's show. Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent and Givenchy's solid sensuality was in sharp contrast to DKNY, Vivienne Westwood and Moschino's cheeky chivalry that had fun with prints and colours. Described as the Millennial Maverick by Elle magazine, British-Turkish designer Hussein Chalayan portrayed a dual tension of personalities in his precisely patterned collection.
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How to wear your jumpsuit
>> Looks can be diabolical. Always try it on before buying it. Check for key comfort zones: bust, rear end and waist.
>> Short and medium height women should opt for jumpsuits in silk, and pair them with a great pair of stilettos. This will make you look tall and lean.
>> It's a tricky garment since bulges tend to get magnified in a one-piece garment. Plump women should steer clear of this.
>> Lucky slim ladies should wear a thong for a sleek, clean look.
>> Elasticised ankles run the risk of riding up. Choose long flowing or tapered legs, instead.
>> The fabric should be flattering, and drape around rather than choke your body.
>> Darker colours work best black, brown, charcoal grey, deep blue, green, and purple. Leave lighter shades for Uma Thurman.
>> Keep it simple. A neckpiece and sexy stilettos is all you need.
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