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Nina Offers DYO Shoes for the DIY Bride

Filed under: Shoes

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We designed our own. Now it's your turn! Photo: ninashoes.com

When it comes to wedding shoes, there are a million issues.

The bride wants her shoes to be as special as the rest of her ensemble. The bridesmaids' shoes need to go with their gowns, but not every woman is comfortable in the same style shoe, presenting a huge challenge.

Oh, and now that shorter dresses are in style, even more challenging!

Nina has a solution -- Design Your Own shoes. You get to choose from three styles: "Palada," "Electra" or "Culver," two or three heel heights (depending on style) and a wide range of colors. You can even select different colors for the heel, upper and bow or toe detail.

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Find your phone everytime with the Posse Pouch

Filed under: Accessories

We love big bags, but the down side is all the digging you have to do to find your phone or iPod or keys. Most bags just don't have a good sized pocket that gives you easy access. Posse Pouch to the rescue!

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Issac Mizrahi does Target bridal collection

Filed under: Must Haves

Issac Mizrahi has done it again. And by "it" we mean used his sheer genius for us, the masses. His much anticipated wedding line has hit select Target retailers and Target online. We are pleasantly surprised with how gorgeous the inexpensive gowns really are.

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Lacy ass jeans

Filed under: Holiday Style, Clothing

This position isn't uncomfortable at all!Ah, the fall wedding season. If you're getting married, you probably have a ton of wedding-related events to attend. As it gets a little chilly, you kinda start to wish you could just wear your blue jeans.

Enter a totally ridiculous solution: Wedding Belle Blues. Here you can find several different styles of jeans adorned with lace and ribbons to make them...bridely.

This may seem to be a crime against denim, but weddings are somewhat costume-y events. You might never, never wear those jeans again (oh god please don't), but they are, in fact, appropriate just this once.

So, have a look at the gallery below with a sense of drama and humor, and enjoy the lacy ass jeans.

Indie Designer Interviews: Judith Bright Jewelry

Filed under: Accessories, Style in the News, Interviews

Judith Bright jewelryWe love all of the amazing independent designers out there. In order to find out more about just what makes all of these creative types tick, we present to you an ongoing segment called Indie Designer Interviews.

Today's interview is with jewelry designer Judith Bright, who spent 12 years working for Quincy Jones at his music publishing company before pursuing her longtime dream of designing jewelry.

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Indie Designer Interviews: jaC Jewelry

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews

jaC JewelryWe love all of the amazing independent designers out there. In order to find out more about just what makes all of these creative types tick, we present to you an ongoing segment called Indie Designer Interviews.

Designer Janna Culbreth creates fresh, exotic jewelry designs perfect for livening up those simple summer outfits. Each of her pieces is one-of-a-kind, and while there's plenty of ready-to-wear jewelry to shop from, she also specializes in affordable custom-made jewelry. Now is a great time to check out her work, because Janna is having a special Christmas in July Sale this Saturday, July 26, 2008 in her Etsy shop.

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Indie Designer Interviews: Mignonette

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing, Dresses, Interviews

Mignonette blue hawaii dressWe love all of the amazing independent designers out there. In order to find out more about just what makes all of these creative types tick, we present to you an ongoing segment called Indie Designer Interviews.

Today we'd like to introduce you to independent fashion designer Kpoene' Kofi-Bruce of Mignonette, which means 'cute girl' in French. Kpoene' recently launched her new bridal collection, which includes custom gowns.

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Summer Wedding Season: Your real job as maid of honor

Filed under: Vintage and Retro


Let's get one thing straight first: being the "maid or matron of honor" is not so much an honor as an unpaid job. To be even more blunt, it's a very expensive favor you are doing for someone who will almost certainly fail to appreciate your efforts. But here's the twist: she will most certainly judge you and find you failing at some point in the process.

Now that we have the niceties out of the way, here's the real deal.

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Bride attacks groom with stiletto

Filed under: Accessories, Shoes

I'm sure getting married is really stressful. All the planning, the family tensions, the commitment (it's no wonder my girlfriend and I are still waiting to tie the knot). But you'd hope that on their wedding night -- of all nights -- couples would be able to look past their differences and love one another.

Not attack each other with pointy shoes.

Sadly, that's the story of Teresa Brown and Mark Allerton, a Scottish couple that got into a fight on their big day -- which ended when Brown attacked her groom with a stiletto, he stumbled, head bleeding, down to the front desk, and had his bride arrested. She spent the rest of the weekend in jail, and he spent the rest of the weekend wondering just what in the hell he'd got himself into.

Now she's out, and the couple are still together (barely) -- so maybe they'll get over this little speed bump and live happily ever after (though I doubt it).

Unfortunately police chose not to disclose who designed the assailant's weapon of choice, but we'll keep you posted.

$13,000 wedding gown with 90 ft train

Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Clothing

It seems that for many women if there's one day in you life to be ridiculously lavish, and spare no expense, it's your wedding. That was certainly the case for one bride in South China, who, on her big day, wore a dress with a 90ft train.

The $13,000 dress took 10 tailors to make it, 45 days to sew it, and 20 people to carry it.

Let's put this in perspective. That's 77 feet longer than Queen Elizabeth's gown, 65 feet longer than Princess Diana's gown, and three first downs on an American football field. E.nor.mous.

The original article is in Chinese, so I have no idea what it says, but I'm guessing this woman is either disgustingly rich, or won the dress in some kind of contest. Seeing as the train bearers are all wearing jeans and sneakers, I'm guessing it's the latter.

Either way, the gown is certainly impressive.

And to see the complete opposite, check out the ugliest bridesmaid dresses of all time!

Think you're having a bad hair day? Think again...

Filed under: Videos, Hair Care

On Wednesday morning, the Today Show aired a clip of a video of a woman getting prepared for her wedding. As one might expect, the bride-to-be in the video experiences a few last minute jitters about her hair among other things. I thought I would share this video with everyone because it is A) truly unbelievable B) sobering to see how childish appearance-woes can be and C) just plain hilarious. (Rated: PG-13 for language)

Enjoy:

Wedding dress mania

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Celebrities with Style

wedding dressWhen I got engaged and began the fun but overwhelming task of finding the perfect wedding dress, I got one piece of advice over and over. Women would tell me not to worry, that I would "know my dress when I found it," meaning that I would have absolutely no doubts, no second guessing, no wondering if I should visit just one more store.

Well, Elizabeth Hurley apparently does not subscribe to the traditional wedding dress advice I received. Ms. Hurley recently commissioned thirteen wedding dresses to be made for her big day, and reportedly hasn't felt a single qualm about the decision. Katie Holmes has followed suit, requesting (at last count) five dresses for her upcoming nuptials with Tom Cruise.

So what do you think? Did you "just know it" when you found your wedding dress? Or did you wish you had the option of choosing from several dresses and changing throughout the ceremony and reception?

How You Voted

    Threesome or topless?
    More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

    Kevin Winter, Getty Images | Jon Furniss, WireImage

    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

    Photo: eBay

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

    Rachel Been, AOL

    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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