Enzoani Femi 

Princess Wedding Dresses Succeed Mermaid Dresses

Heavy, clunky and sometimes ridiculous princess wedding dresses lost there luster with many brides who really want that “it” factor, which is most commonly recognized in the body hugging mermaid wedding dresses.  Perpetually evolving, fashion has put a new face and attitude to deliver the next extravagance to the party of a lifetime. Luscious fabric, top shelf draping and red carpet bling make Femi an Enzoani bridal hit in 2011.

When a ball gown/princess wedding dress is done well, it holds the power to be just as sexy if not more attractive than a mermaid silhouette. This larger than life style wraps the body with stunning elongated lines while embellishing a small waistline.  These fashion elements only produce absolutely gorgeous results.  Elegant, graceful and powerful these wedding dresses are reshaping the look this season by giving brides sex appeal in a redesigned classic silhouette.

We are in a “renaissance” like movement of princess wedding dresses that brides should be apart of.

Sophisticated and flattering wedding dresses which are more comfortable to wear.  Creative artistry coupled with feminine draping is challenging those old stereotypes. [Cake Toppers, Marshmallows, Disco Balls] Enzoani and other designers are creating the new princess wedding dresses.  Today a choice of many brides who where captured by the allure of mermaid wedding dresses.

Get what you want from your wedding dress in an easy to manage format for your wedding day. Enzoani’s Femi dress uses a textured luminous silky dupion fabric; a rich look with practical ends to the means. Comfortable on the body and easy to wear, it is a perfect fit for this bridal season. Look your best at your ceremony and feel spectacular at your party.  This particular fabric photographs like a dream so all you have to do is smile.

Everyone has had a bad hair day, a day where your hair style is just getting in the way. Brides want to avoid this mishap, but it is more about need rather than want. The big day is a BIG day that takes up a lot of time and takes the bride on a roller coaster ride. Breaking up wedding hair styles into two major categories can help you save time and money.

The Clean Look

The clean look is achieved by pulling hair back and away from the face in order to position towards the back of the head. You can gain some comfort with your hair out of the way. If done well this style can outlast the weather and the party making it easy to maintain Your look can be clean while being trendy, romantic or elegant depending on the overall finish. Remember your facial features will be put center stage with the hair positioned in this manner. The most important part that will receive exposure will be your shoulder line which is tres sexy and tres elegant. For your pictures facial features, shoulder line and the top line of the bodice are the most important elements. These elements provide a frame for the rest of the picture.

Laid back and Moving

The laid back look works less with structure and is closely tied with natural movement. Before exploring this option you should observe how your hair moves naturally and decide if you are able to handle it on your wedding day. If it gets annoying you should not waste time further exploring this option, instead work off of the clean look to get what you want. The cut and style of the hair are extremely important in this situation. You need to work with your features so that mid day you do not end up with a bad hair day. Movement is key to this style and you will need light maintenance throughout day so equip accordingly, however you cannot expect full control. The advantage is the feminine feel you can bring to your overall picture. Leaving the hair to its own accord will provide you with a warn and playful sexy look.

It comes down to what you want to show to your audience. Sexy, elegant, and feminine can be achieved both ways, however the two roads call attention in two very different ways. To decide observe you in everyday situations. Focus on the importance of weather, comfort, control. Decide what you will feel most comfortable with before stepping foot into any salon.

RuchingWhat is it? Where does it come from? More importantly does it actually make you appear thinner? The market is flooded with rushing on just about everything. Rushing is essentially an old technique of gathering or pleating fabric in order to give a solid fabric a designed effect. There are women who swear by it, they love it and when I say love I mean LOVE it.

“It makes me look thinner.” “Hides my mid section.” “The imperfections disappear.” With all this buzz everyone should be wearing ruched designs.

From a technical perspective the gathering of fabric actually makes the garment thicker. If you gather 1 yard of fabric you well end up with a piece three quarters to half a yard long. Ruching is a design effect that creates horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines used in a wide range of applications. True this effect can distort the over all image as to give more length, less width and break up top from bottom. Ruching also provides designs with a more feminine or softer look.

There are other techniques in order to achieve design distortion and similar effects. Fabric with vertical texture such as iridescent chiffon or an ombre effect will provide long smooth lines. Princess seams will give shape and length. Asymmetrical patterns add a playful personality to the design. A gown with a beautiful neckline featuring a dress that follows the curve of the body down to the hem line will create length and a soft look. Carefully placed delicate ruching can create an elegant modern feel.

Do not hide your body, use it to wear different styles. When looking for special occasion gowns or wedding dresses think outside of the box and above the hype.

Wedding AccessoriesWeddings are a mix of the modern and the best of the classic. Putting it all together can take you down many paths. It is pretty easy to put this work onto designers who charge top dollar for their ideas. We can take lesson from the top of the top and stretch the dollar value and the true value of the products bought to prepare for the big day.

Accessories are your best friend. Classic gowns feature beautiful embroidery and overlay patterns that present the silhouette of the gown. Although no one can really argue the beauty of this look it is without a doubt expensive to produce. Look to the moderate price range and look for a gowns that do not have any embroidery on it. You will find yourself wearing quality fabric, great design and a blank canvas. Utilize appliqués and jewelry to introduce that classic sparkle to your wedding dress.

Think creative smart when putting together your wedding ideas. An appliqué is a smaller piece of embroidered fabric ready for application to a a larger piece. They range from classic embroidery to modern concepts. They are easy to put onto a wedding dress or form unique pieces of jewelry. Wonderful necklines, waist definition, seam accents and sparkle will create a stunning look for your weeding day.

Jewelry can add to these accents or it can completely replace them. Go big on bracelets and earings for a bold look that pops. When wearing a clean elegant wedding dress you can easily mix Swarowski Crystal and pearl for a classic feminine look. Mix different shades of clear, white, or AB Swarowski Crystal for a funky appeal. Go modern bold with a heavy clear stone pattern. Your personality can really come through because you are not trying to match the dress.

Embroidered patterns and sparkle will remain on the dress well after the wedding has passed. Jewelry on the other hand can be worn out again. An evening outfit with your jewelry will beg for compliments and spark conversation well after you big event. Spend some extra money on good quality jewelry and add it to your collection. Look at your pictures, wear your jewelry and feel good.

The idea of the “perfect wedding dress” for the “perfect wedding day” is very yesterday. Mid way through 2010 I have had the opportunity to work with many brides who for the most part are looking for something more. The modern bride is a modern women who has to many ventures, perfection is not a goal. Style and feel are the front runners in the game and honestly the bridal design houses have not made it easy. How to choose a gown?

What is style?

Style is born of risk and is not a friend to all. Everyone will not like your style but non the less you have to wear it in order to pull it off. Its easier to take a risk when you know you are standing on solid ground. For the gown to be beautiful regardless of style it must follow a strict formula. The gown must be structured well from the inside which will achieve to very important goals. It will provide the audience with good presentation and a good fit for you. The outer-lying fabric must contain a certain level of quality which is pretty easy to spot even if your not an expert. The fabric should have weight, depth, and texture. It is hard to argue style when you are wearing a beautiful gown, and those who don’t like it will still talk about it.

What is feel?

The feel of a particular gown is essentially how you carry the wedding gown. To those who matter most you will look beautiful in just about any gown. As an outsider we have all seen the mistakes and they do not look pretty. One method is to try, try, and try again but that sometimes leads to dead ends or a choice between two gowns. It has been my feeling that the best decisions come from a purpose. Getting married is not about a dress it is about a transition between past and future in the present. Deciding on the garment that you are going to wear in order to celebrate this event should mimic the very journey you are celebrating. Let go and try the funky, trendy, and classic. The 2010 wedding dresses have all the tools to take you to a point that will surprise you and your best critics.