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Paris Fashion Week Trend Spotlight: Bridal Inspiration at Alexander McQueen Fall 2014

Alexander McQueen Fall 2014 may have had it's quintessential dark, more brooding looks, yet when bridal season hits this spring, we can't think of a stronger set of inspirations... Even though much of the range explored new couture-like techniques when it comes to reimagining fur, designer Sarah Burton's immaculate construction and precise vision delivered a bevy of gorgeous wedding ready dresses to capture your imagination (if not pocketbook). >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS And TREND SPOTLIGHTS Composed of eyelet and pearl embroidery, her empire waist gowns and dresses are certain to elicit a jaw-dropping response from party goers on whomever the lucky bride shall be. Photos: Alexander McQueen

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Looking for some special occasion inspiration? Drool over Haute Couture Fall 2013 Runway highlights

Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2013 Dream a little with Haute Couture Fall 2013 runway highlights for wedding, bridal, formal and special occasion inspiration. Take note now from Bouchra Jarrar, Christian Dior, Martin Margiela and Valentino Listen, I can almost bet that not one of us can ever afford a true haute couture gown. That's ok. There's a rare madame somewhere who can and  a celebrity who will borrow it. Why pay attention to haute couture? Why bother worrying over the latest designs for the jet-set? Especially when most of us will never even see let alone own such a decadent budget buster? >> WHY DON'T YOU… Check out the rest of our Fall / Winter 2013 Highlights from the runway and fashion week street style

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Stylist Advice: Are Flared Pants in Style?

Expert stylist's advice, our weekly installment of style & lifestyle questions from YOU for us to contemplate is back, first-up comes a query on flared pants that everyone could learn a thing or two from  From Suzanne-   Are flared and/or belled pants still fashionable to wear?    With Miuccia Prada's Fall takes on the bookish, print filled charm of the haute 70's and fashion's latest fixation on reworking the perfect pant in every shape imaginable, it was only a matter of time for us to see the return of the flared pant. No longer will flared pants conjure up gawky teen baby sitters and suburban mall rats with these simple tips... >> READ: How to Look Pulled Together That's because

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Runway Beauty: Veronica Lake Hair is The New Wave & Here’s How To Get The Look

Film Noir Hair Inspiration From The Spring 2013 New York Fashion Week Runways at Zac Posen Get the high glam mystery of femme fatal sirens of film noir as gorgeous retro waves are a runway hair hit next Spring. DON'T WAIT for daisies to start to bloom.  Take a cue from Zac Posen's elegant Spring 2013 runway this season as John Frieda and Luigi Murenu offer up expert hairstyling tips to help you get your glam on NOW... >> MORE: Runway Beauty We have the styling tips to help you get the vintage glam hair styles now! Film noir femme fatale siren Veronica Lake and her iconic hair Get excited with these modern takes on Veronica Lake hair inspiration photos and

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Stylist Advice: Age Appropriate Shorts And What Leggings To Wear To A Wedding

Rebecca Taylor - Sequin Tuxedo Shorts at Saks.com
For our first round at Talk Thursday full of expert stylist's advice, our new weekly installment of style & lifestyle questions from YOU for us to contemplate, comes TWO questions that everyone could learn a thing or two from  From Lisa-   'I like the shorts with platform heel look. I am not talking short shorts but at least a 5" inseam. What I am wondering is what age is too "old" to be wearing this? I am not looking for a cougar look. I do like this look, it looks good on me but when am I not age appropriate?' (via fashion advice)    We agree, shorts paired with platform heels can be quite a killer look as they can highlight assets, offer a

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Bridal Inspiration: White Gowns So Pretty You May Want To Get Married

Diane Kruger, Audrey Tautao, Liya Kebede, Berenice Bejo, Michelle Rodriquez, Andie MacDowell all in white on the red carpet
I'll Have What She's Having: White gowns so lovely that you don't need to look at bridal magazines for inspiration when you can be inspired by right off the red carpet! Let's face it, a wedding dress is a dress that you get married wearing.It has NOTHING to do with what department the dress came from (mine was vintage and simply ivory) and EVERYTHING to do with what you feel pretty in and will want to look at for decades to come in photographs. So, think out of the bridal box! Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger on the red carpet stairs at Cannes- rice not included. It's white night on the red carpet as of late as white is one

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Bridal and Prom Hair Inspiration Fresh From Badgley Mischka Bridal Fall 2012

With prom & bridal season now upon us, take a lead from hairstylist Peter Gray who offers up his expert hairstyling tips to help you look your best on your special day. Let's get excited with some of these bridal and prom hair inspiration photos and how-to's.... Fresh off the runways of Badgley Mischka's Fall 2012 Bridal Collection comes a romantic option inspired by the sophistication and timeless elegance of fashion icon Walli Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, and her old-school silver-screen glamor. >> MORE: Bridal Inspiration & Tips and Prom Style The Hair Look: Designed by leading runway and editorial hairstylist Peter Gray for Moroccanoil, the hair looks are masterful and creative.  Though inspired by the sophistication of the 30’s, the styles are

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Favorite bridal makeup tips to look timeless and beautiful in your wedding photos

You may not be getting married but just might be wanting to look timelessly beautiful in an important photograph, Brad Boles tells you how you can achieve perfect, better than natural makeup that won't look dated. - S.H. If you are embarking upon the most important day of your life, you’ve probably put in hundreds of hours into the planning of every detail of your wedding. So, don’t fall short on your make-up choices! I've leafed through many wedding albums and still cringe at the bad choices in make-up and hair that stare back at you. Knowing what works best for you, before hand by trying several make-up looks and using a camera to document them, will pay big dividends. MORE:

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Enough About Kim Kardashian’s Wedding Dress, White by Vera Wang is the Affordable Bridal Collection at David’s Bridal

Wanna gloat about being dressed in Vera Wang but you won't have the exorbitant credit card bill to deal with- check this out! Last night's wedding expo of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries is not quite put to rest. The over-the-top pr and placement shenanigans of every last detail from the three Vera Wang gowns that Kim donned for the big night (Kate Middleton merely wore two dresses for her Royal Wedding) to the exclusive photos of the wedding sold to People magazine for $1.5 million are just one of the couple's "fairytale wedding" deals, details The Hollywood Insider. Not to mention, Kim's Fairytale Wedding:A Kardashian Event, two-part E! TV special. The news outlet also reports that, "These high-priced deals,

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Anna Dello Russo Wearing Roberto Cavalli and A Fab Bridal Headpiece Inspiration

I'll Have What She's Having: Fresh Flowers Worn Like a Tiara With all the tzujed out brides of late and the kooky Fascinator headpieces that won't go away, fashion icon Anna Dello Russo has a novel and stylish take on a very chic way to look fresh and glam on your wedding day. Why not try some fresh flowers worn as a tiara? But it was not Anna's wedding day. Just another super glam day in the life of the Editor At Large and creative consultant for Vogue Japan. At the 'The White Fairy Tale Love Ball' in Crespieres, France, Anna Dello Russo wore a white sweetheart neckline Roberto Cavalli gown with an embellished hem that fluttered away like a

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Royal Wedding Inspired Dresses- Lookalike Fashions for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge and Pippa Middleton for the Princess in You

We've got the photos of the get the Royal look for less gowns! For every girl who has ever dreamt of being a Princess on her wedding day, now those royal dreams can almost come true! Thank Faviana-- the company known for bringing Oscar inspired dresses to you-- for having their pencils up during the Royal Wedding to sketch both of the gorgeous Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding gowns worn by Kate Middleton. And, both the stunning maid of honor dress and party dress worn by her sister Pippa Middleton. The Kate, Duchess of Cambridge's Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown is the inspiration for the Faviana version. Merely a weekend has passed and we have the design room

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Royal Wedding Fashion- Second Wedding Dress for Kate, Duchess of Cambridge

Another fabulous dress at the reception First, we had the wedding dress that legends are made for the morning ceremony. Then for the reception, Kate chose a second Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen dress. A clean and simple number without the frivolity or garishness of so many celebrity red carpet dresses is what stole the show. The white satin strapless evening gown with a circle skirt and diamante detailing around the waist was worn with a fuzzy angora shrug. ROYAL WEDDING RELATED: HOW TO GET THE ROYAL DO- HAIRSTYLE TIPS ROYAL WEDDING FASHION ROYAL WEDDING FASHION- SECOND WEDDING DRESS FOR KATE, DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE KATE'S HONEYMOON GETAWAY COMFY WEDGE PUMP ESPADRILLE SHOES ROYAL WEDDING INSPIRED DRESSES LOOK FOR LESS KATE

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Royal Wedding Beauty- Hairstyle Tips to Get Kate’s Royal Do

You too can look like a Princess Bride with these easy-to-follow hair tips Now that you know about Kate Middleton's wedding dress it's time to try your hand at looking like a Royal! You may not have a Duke to drive you away from Buckingham Palace in a Aston Martin DB6 with both balloons and your hair blowing in the breeze yet can get the look. There's nothing easier or more affordable than to mimic the the Royal Do. Celebrated and celebrity hairstylist Gad Cohen shares his expert hair tips on how you can get HRH Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's wedding day hairstyle on your own! Gad's hair tips don't stop here as he joining our salon of expert Contributors...

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