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Top Ten Things Every Bridezilla Needs-#10
Bridezilla Must-Have #10.A hot designer oversized tote. Why? Because Bridezilla knows name brands are scientifically proven to boost self confidence and chase away bridal blues! These bags are perfect for looking chic on the street, storing your massive wedding portfolio, your faithful pup Lola, and cramming truffles in your purse during your next meeting with your wedding planner. Yummy!
We like this one by Valentino because its bridal without being barfworthy:
Want to charge it to your fiance's credit card? Click here.
Top Ten Things Every Bridezilla Needs-#9
Bridezilla Must-Have #9.An awesome pair of over sized sunglasses. Sure, the scrawny granola twins at your yoga class can gossip about your hangover, but they can't actually prove anything. Keep those hobo bags under your eyes hidden with a sweet pair of shades. Also good for discreetly checking out male eye candy when china shopping with the groom. Tee hee.
We're a little over the whole Jackie O racoon look though, so why not rock these Ray-bans instead? We think they're sexZee.
Want to charge these to your fiance's credit card? Click here.
Top Ten Things Every Bridezilla Needs-#6
Bridezilla Must-Have #6. One knockout pair of heels. In truth, nothing makes bridezillas feel more confident than some sensational foot fashion. Much like our godzilla godmothers, we brazen brides know the value of leverage aka a good pair of stilettos-all the better to stomp a small city or score a sample sale discount with! Stand taller, stroll sexier, and make your calves look curvier with a traffic-stopping pair of stilettos like these below. Just strap on for instant confidence.
We love this pair by Betsey Johnson. Haute house-on-the-prairie? So Bridezilla!
Want to charge them to your fiance's credit card? Click here.
Top Ten Things Every Bridezilla Needs-#4
Bridezilla Must-Have #4. Spanx. Possibly the most amazing invention of the 21st century, spanx are like spandex, but for brides and other bulgy women instead of hard-bodied eighties athletes. Anyways, they are less constricting than corsets and more seamless than a thong, but they literally make you look at least a size smaller, no starving yourself or 6 a.m. spinning classes needed. Plus, you can wear them under everything! These sleek slimmers are a must for your wedding day and beyond.
We like these ones in white:
Want to charge these to your fiance's credit card? Click here.
Top Ten Things Every Bridezilla Needs-#2
Bridezilla Must-Have #2. A Right Hand Ring. While it is true bridezillas do often marry billionaires because we are so unusually beautiful and exceptional, we are by no means gold diggers. On the contrary, bridezillas' fierce fashion sense is matched only by our fierce independence. Hence our number two pick for bridezilla booty, the right hand ring! Right hand rings are a raging hot trend right now, and we adore it. Self-love is a founding bridezilla principal, so why not show your inner admiration with some bright bling you bought yourself?
We like this ring because it is classic and regal, much like Bridezilla herself!
Want to charge this item to your fiance's credit card? Click here.
Top Ten Things Every Bridezilla Needs-#1
Bridezilla Must-Have #1. This BCBG dress. This fabulous dress is literally indispensable for any bride and especially bridezillas. Gorgeous, flowy, chic and the ideal blurred line between formal and semi-formal, this uber-fashionable frock is perfect for a rehearsal dinner dress, a reception dress, or even a wedding dress. Bridezilla bonus tip: this would make a great destination wedding dress because it is naturally crinkly so you wouldn't have to worry too much about steaming it or anything. Buy it because you can literally wear it for ever.
Want to charge this to your fiance's credit card? Click here.
Glide down the aisle with blister-free toes
Sure, we Bridezillas do our fair amount of suffering for fashion, but why hobble when you don't have to? Real Simple suggests this easy, unexpected fix in the form of Bodyglide, normally targeted at triathletes who want to prevent chafing. Fortunately for stiletto-clad ladies like us, you can also roll it on wherever shoes rub uncomfortably. It'll prevent blisters and other unsightly redness, so your guests will focus on your Manolos, not your feet!
Want to charge this to your fiance's credit card? Click here.
Spring Fun:The Vera Wang Wedding Dress Up Game
In honor of spring wedding fashion, here's a little dress-up game from Vera Wang to get you in the mood for wedding dress shopping!
Bridezilla Beware: these endless fashion combos are addictive!
When Is A Tiara Too Much?
We can appreciate a tiara as well as anybody, if not more - we've rocked them from playing dress-up to playing prom queen. The temptation is great to bring that tradition all the way to the altar, but it is a look you can pull off or should you leave it aside? The way we figure it, there are two ways you can go with a tiara. If your wedding fits one of these profiles, then consider yourself crowned!
The Bridezilla Bouquet
You're putting a lot of thought into every other aspect of your wedding - why not the bridal bouquet, too? Skip traditional roses and baby's breath and catch attention with a bridal bouquet that'll go down in history. Well, okay, reflect history at least. Consult the Dictionary of Flowers for information on what certain types of flowers represent, or take a look at Bridezilla's favorite flowers for ideas on how to put together the fiercest bouquet.
Bridezilla Gets Dressed: Four Frocks To Get You To The Wedding Day
The wedding dress is the most important gown you'll buy, we won't contest that. But what about all the pre-wedding events you have to pass through to arrive at the big day? Bridezilla would never dream of being dressed up less-than-perfect, so make sure all eyes are on you with the prettiest multi-purpose dresses. Here are four dresses to get you through four big events: the engagement party, the bridal shower, the bachelorette party, and the pre-wedding pampering.
Bridezilla This Minute: The Non-Bouquet
How much does Bridezilla love this glittery non-floral bouquet from Vintage Magpie? Let us count the ways! Not only does its crystalline brilliance beat the knickers off some wilted allergy-inducing batch o' blooms, but it singlehandedly discourages one of our least favorite wedding traditions: tossing the bouquet.
Read on to discover why Bridezilla shuns this harmful ritual, as well as some great bouquet toss alternatives.
Runway Fresh Video: Oscar De La Renta's Spring 2008 Collection
The only thing Bridezilla loves more than some fashion is some fresh fashion. After perusing the Brides.com runway videos, Bridezilla is pleased to bring you one of our favorite Spring 2008 collections: Oscar De La Renta. Watch and yearn.
Click here to see a few of our top Oscar picks from this collection, including the perfect reception dress!
Continue Reading Runway Fresh Video: Oscar De La Renta's Spring 2008 Collection »
Carolina Herrera Spring 2008: Bridezilla picks Best City, Country, and Cathedral Wedding Dress
Bridezilla just had the honor of viewing the always-remarkable Carolina Herrera's Spring 2008 bridal collection. Because Herrera's wedding gowns are unfailingly romantic, crisp, tailored, and modern, we decided to spare you a full review and instead choose the best City, Country and Cathedral wedding dress created by Carolina Herrera this season. From bright lights, big city to Bibles and stained glass, Bridezilla's has handpicked the best Herrera gown for you!
Continue Reading Carolina Herrera Spring 2008: Bridezilla picks Best City, Country, and Cathedral Wedding Dress »Buy panties, baseball tees, tracksuits at The Bridezilla Boutique
Today is a truly banner moment in the admittedly always- blissful life of Bridezilla...it is the moment when our dream of fierce fashion for the wedding masses has finally been realized.
In addition to our very own Lil Shop of Zilla, we have opened a second branch, The Bridezilla Boutique, comprised purely of brand-name bridezilla fashion and specialty goods. Why? Because Bridezilla has to look good in all phases of wedding planning, from beauty sleeping to stairmastering, and no one understands that better than Miss B herself. Visit The Bridezilla Boutique to get bridezilla t-shirts, baseball tees, and thongs-everything you need to look chic all day long!
Buy this and more at Bridezilla's new store!
Please stop everything you're doing and gaze upon these shoes.
How do we love them? Let's count the ways.
1. They're python.
2. They're bronze, which is gold with a dash of sexy.
3. They're Marc Jacobs.
3. They're majorly on sale, and making us frantically find room in our monthly Utterly Amazing Shoes You Need to Buy Right Now budget.
Bridezilla Means Business: Dressing The Part and Get Your Way
It's practically a full-time job, being one of us - you flit from meeting to meeting, wrangle subordinates (although you shouldn't let your bridesmaids hear you call them that), take the work home with you, and like any true career, it's not what you do, it's who you are.
Whether you're haggling with florists over the bulk price of roses or convincing your wedding planner that you need the last minute change of petits fours to cupcakes, sometimes you just have to dress the part! You've got the wedding dress for your promotion from fiance to bride, but in the meantime, make sure your closet has at least one outfit suitable for closing the deal - you'll get sixteen dozen roses at cost if you have to dethorn them yourself, or heads will roll.
Featured Product: Bridezilla Latte Stein
Hee hee, how we love the word "stein", so burly and German! It is a proven fact that Bridezillas feel bold and motivated as long as they are brandishing this fashionable beverage holder throughout their busy day!
In truth, the Bridezilla's life is an absolute ocean of multi-tasking-wedding planning, work, wedding planning at work- and our brand-new Bridezilla stein is the best partner in crime a girl could ask for!
Just fill with a foamy morning latte to keep fresh and alert through your wedding dress fitting, and by the time dinner with the MIL-zilla rolls around, well, they don't call it a stein for nothin'.
In short, administering your anti-psychotics has never been so effortless! Click here to procure your very own Bridezilla stein, for all your drinking enjoyment.
Every Boy's Crazy About A Sharp-Dressed Bridezilla
We're already nuts about DSquared's fabulous Italy-by-way-of-Canada preppy aesthetic, but when we saw this bracelet, we realized the true possibilities of unisex preppy fashion. We're big fans of jangly, gold things (hey, Bridezilla never claimed to be complex in her style tastes), and this is the sort of piece that you can get away with gifting to the fiance and stealing back at your pleasure.
Bridezilla Loves The Stylish Bride
So you have a wedding planner - how about a wedding stylist? The Stylish Bride is a Bridezilla's dream come true. Why leave one of the most important elements of your wedding up to chance when you could be working side-by-side with a professional bridal stylist? She'll be by your side from the first consultation, when you decide together what you're looking for, all the way through to shopping for the accessories, finding the best hair and makeup artists, and even making sure you're looking perfect on the day of your wedding.
Continue Reading Bridezilla Loves The Stylish Bride »Four Best Destination Wedding Dresses
Bridezillas would never go for tacky midriff-baring gowns (what's the destination, junior high?), but if you're going to the islands or elsewhere for your wedding, you probably don't want layers of lace and silk weighing you down as you walk the aisle. While it's the Bridezilla's natural tendency to outshine everything, even the scenery, this is a time when less is more.
Bridalize Your Look
Sure, everyone should just psychically know you're getting married, or at least know by looking at the rock you're flashing. (It's like the beauty queen wave, flick your wrist from side to side and make sure your ring is catching the light.) Unfortunately it's not quite polite to introduce yourself as, "[Your Name Here], the future Mrs. of [His Name Here], [Wedding Date], [Wedding Venue], wearing a dress designed by [Vera Wang goes here]," etc.
But just because you can't take out billboards announcing your engagement (you know; you've checked), that doesn't mean you should go around feeling like anything less than a Bridezilla-to-be. Don't let the temptation to wear your veil with everything overtake you; express it instead with the summer's best shades of white!
Continue Reading Bridalize Your Look »The Best Bridal Lingerie for Every Body Type
Who can forget the classic Bridget Jones' moment when she contemplates whether to wear the sexy knickers that will be appealing in bed, or the granny panties that will make her look hot enough to bed in the first place? In honor to what we have dubbed "The Bridget Jones Dilemma," we present Bridezilla's Best Bridal Lingerie for Every Body Type, sure to bring out the "wanton sex goddess" in you all!
Find the most bodylicious lingerie for you after the jump!
Continue Reading The Best Bridal Lingerie for Every Body Type »3 Wedding Veil Alternatives (And One Concession to the Trend)
Beautiful Bridal Jewelry by Destination
Because a bejeweled bridezilla is a blissful bridezilla, enjoy this round-up of the best bridal jewelry for every wedding destination!
Baccus Cream Necklace by Kleshna
Bridezilla Gets Dressed: RSVP or Else
1. The color is listed as "Red Quasar," which sounds really cool and sci-fi but mostly seems to be code for "really smoking hot patent red that will make men fall at your feet." We can see how that name would be too long, though.
2. The ingenious heel will guarantee that not only will you not be caught wearing any random trendy platform or stiletto, you'll be actively setting a trend for all wannabe 'Zillas to emulate. And if there's anything Bridezilla's better at than perfectly working a trend, it's starting new ones.
3. It's right there in the name! Put these on for mandatory ass-kicking of any guest that has the nerve to make you wait over a week for their gracious acceptances (sending their regrets after you went to all that trouble to come up with the perfect list? They wouldn't dare). Simply strap on your ruby RSVP slippers and threaten to release the flying monkeys unless they don't check the box marked 'Yes' and get the card in the mail.
Wedding Frock O' the Week: Claire Pettibone Sylvia
The only word to describe this Claire Pettibone wedding gown is exquisite. The graceful skirts of this elegant A-line fall just shy of sheath, so it achieves a flattering figure-hugging silhouette while still allowing for an intriguing sway of movement swishing around the ankles. Delicate French Chantilly lace shot through with ivory and silver embroidery and guipure fringe, then bedecked with beading, the craftsmanship of this Claire Pettibone gown is plain gorgeous. The centerpiece of the gown is undoubtedly the decadently sexy neckline, which calls attention to the season's hottest bridal body part: the clavicle.
Wednesday Brand Name Pronunciation: Proenza Schouler
Proenza Schouler
Pronunciation: pro-en-za skool-er
Proenza's perfect honeymoon look.
Cocktail Chatter Cliff's Notes: Can you imagine partnering with your former lover on a luxury design brand, like Proenza Schouler designers Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough did? And then to name the label after your mothers' maiden names? So avante garde! You can totally see their Parsons School of Design breeding in their mod, edgy, and tailored clothing style.
It's such a Cinderella story how Hernandez got the label's big break: he encountered the Fairy Godmother of Fashion, Vogue Editor Anna Wintour, on a plane, and convinced the stewardess to send her a napkin detailing his love and vision for fashion. A few weeks later Hernandez got a call from Michael Kors, courtesy of Wintour, and went to work. Now one of the most popular fashion lines on the runway today, when Proenza Schouler's first collection debuted in Barney's, the entire rack was purchased by none other than the two teenage daughters of Danielle Steele!
The Only Jeans That You Should Be Wearing
Thus begins the dawn of denim: there are simply too many great brands of jeans out there for Bridezilla's like us to miss. Sevens have become more sorority girl than red carpet ready, but don't fret, there are other options out there for the discerning denim customer. Don't just stumble blindly into the Levi's-strewn abyss, follow our advice for jeans so fab you'll be wearing them everywhere.
Continue Reading The Only Jeans That You Should Be Wearing »We Pledge Allegiance To The Heels of The United States of Bridezilla
Wedding Frock O' the Week: Lazaro
Did someone order an Urban Princess? This lovely Lazaro wedding gown, courtesy of the Spring 2006 collection, will have your guests catching their collective breaths.
Full of sultry attitude with just the right touch of regal, we love how the sexy froth of the English net gown flows from the hard metal beading intricately encrusting the lace bodice. The sparkle net underlay is pure fashion fantasy and the full gathered skirt is just big enough to be oh-so-bridal, without bordering into ostentatious. You'll feel like wedding royalty as you hold court in this couture vision.
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Bridezilla Gets Dressed: What To Wear For Your First Five Wedding Anniversaries
You may be Bridezilla now (and therefore Bridezilla forever), but you have many years of Wifezilla fabulousness ahead of you. Follow us into the future for the anniversary info that you really need - what you're going to wear, darling.
Continue Reading Bridezilla Gets Dressed: What To Wear For Your First Five Wedding Anniversaries »Brand New: Buy the Bridezilla Thong!
Never a Bridget Jones' moment when you buy the comfy and sexy Bridezilla thong! When we were opening the Bridezilla Boutique, we racked our brain for an essential debut item worthy of the elusive Bridezilla stamp-something practical, something innovative, something that would carry an enterprising Bridezilla from early brunch to after-hours with cosmopolitan pomp.....Thus, the world's first scientifically-tested, patent-protected Bridezilla Thong is born this August day. Buy it because wedding planning and pantylines don't mix, dear 'zillas.
Bridezillas got back, hayyyyy.
BZ Featured Item: Bridezilla Boxers
Jeweled Elizabeth Hurley caftans be damned! Bridezilla brings you the cutest, most comfy bikini cover-up of the year: The Bridezilla Boxers. Like the board shorts of yesteryear, our Bridezilla Boxers rock the playful unisex theme, but unlike board shorts, these classic 100% cotton boxers won't go out of style. Don't live near a beach? No problem, these babies are just as perfect for couch-surfing with the Groomzilla in your cuddlies. On that note, check out this super-cute camisole to match!
Bridezilla Bundles Up
Wedding Frock of the Week: Palazzo
Brand New: Our Bisous Bridezilla Designer Line
J'Taime Design 
Seen here on t-shirt.
What could epitomize Bridezilla quite like the chic fabulosity of the City of Love? Nothing, we decided. That's why today in The Bridezilla Boutique, we are proud to unveil the first design in our new fancy-french Bisous Bridezilla line. This debut piece entitled "J'taime Bridezilla" features a charming wedding chapel twist on the Eiffel Tower ,interspersed with bells and doves that look sweetly stylish, not corny. Like every Bridezilla item, this shirt will look fabulous during wedding planning and beyond, because we all know, Bridezilla isn't just your big day, it's a whole fabulous lifestyle. This design also comes in a precious beauty tote bag, mug or day planner. Please buy and Bridezilla will blow you bisous!
A Bridezilla Icon Retires: Farewell, Valentino
Bridezilla Shows Some Skin
Wedding Frock of the Week: Yeohlee
Want it for yourself? Turn your eye here.
Discount Meets Designer; Reasonably-Priced Romance Develops
Wedding Frock O' the Week: Ralph Lauren Spring 2008
Dizzy off the throes of a fierce Fashion Week, one powerhouse frock from Ralph Lauren's Spring 2008 collection stood out to Bridezilla as most wedding-day worthy. This stylish statement of a dress is sexy-elegant, not that stiff-chic we're so sick of, not to mention we love love love the veiled hat, such a symbol of strong, dramatic romance. The fluid ruffles of the slit leg move like pure poetry and keep the dress fun with just a hint of funk. No doubt we will see both the veiled hat and the black and white wedding gown in heavy rotation for fall weddings, thanks to this fabulous runway show. Last but not least, Bridezilla finds the riding crop a very innovative prop, probably because with a few jewels or flowers it could easily double as a scepter (new bouquet anyone?) Bridezilla Bottom Line: 40 years in the business, and Ralph Lauren's still got it. Bravo, says Bridezilla, Bravo!
Kick Your Way Into The World Of Exotic Animal Prints
Wednesday Name Brand Pronunciation: Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli
Pronunciation: roh-bare-toe kah-vah-lee
We've been talking up animal prints nonstop lately, from the best animal-print shoes to the sexiest satchels. And where, we ask you, would the world of high class animal print be without Roberto Cavalli? He's clothed everyone from Shakira to Victoria Beckham to Christina Aguilera in his foxy designs, showing a penchant for exotic prints and second-skin fits to flatter a fabulous St. Tropez tan and red-lipsticked smirk. Cavalli lives a true Bridezilla lifestyle with houses and villas scattered across the world so he's always at home no matter the destination, and we can all only hope to live up to the example he's set.
Cavalli doesn't mess around and neither should you - commit to the Cavalli look with this stunning Python-Print Trench featuring an oversize snake print that'll get you noticed whether you're holding court at the rehearsal dinner or simply slithering through your favorite upscale mall in search of bridal bargains.
Bridezilla Protects Her Assets
Less endowed Bridezillas love this tape for its ability to keep strapless dresses in place; we've found that it works for everything from J-Lo style statements to demure strapless looks. But let's not kid ourselves - right now, we're after the dress under the cut...
Continue Reading Bridezilla Protects Her Assets »The Finer Things in Life: America the Beautifully Dressed
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Wednesday Name Brand Pronunciation: Agent Provocateur
Agent Provocateur
Pronunciation: ah-zhant pruh-vok-ah-tur
Created in the UK, pronounced like the French, and hot no matter your country code, Agent Provocateur revitalized the luxury lingerie market with their flagship London location, decidedly risque looks, and racy advertisements. With ensembles ranging from flirty to downright salacious, AP made a name for itself as the place to get high-quality lingerie with the flash of Frederick's of Hollywood and the class of La Perla, making it the uniform of honeymoon-bound Bridezillas everywhere. We like to wear the classic Gangster get-up while tidying up the house for the weekly wedding planning/poker game session with the girls - it just makes us feel pretty, you know?
We also love the saucy yet mysterious Francoise look, pictured above on Kate Moss, and we adore even more their decision to use indie goddess and girlcrush Maggie Gyllenhaal in their latest series of ads. As far as we're concerned, these are wedding gifts to your future husband; just mark them off as an essential Bridezilla business expense (and don't forget the fishnet stockings).
Bridezilla Goes Gaga for Gaultier
Wednesday Name Brand Pronunciation: Catherine Malandrino
Catherine Malandrino
Pronunciation: cath-rihn mal-an-dree-noh
Depending on your channels of choice, you might have first tuned in and turned on to Catherine Malandrino after seeing the Sex And The City ep that took place entirely in her Soho shop, or maybe you caught her Project Runway guest spot. There's a reason she gets called up for high profile gigs like those. After a ten-year stint as head designer at Diane Von Furstenburg, the Grenoble-born Malandrino launched her own line to industry and celebrity acclaim - she landed the Sex And The City spot after a personal call from Sarah Jessica Parker, who loved her Parisian-influenced collection. With a recent launch into shoes, she's poised to take over your entire closet!
We love this fabulous red silk number because you can take it from work (classed up with a white cardigan) to a night out on the town (with saucy heels). For more Malandrino, hit Revolve, Shopbop, or her official site!
Bridezilla Gets Her Message Across
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5 Diane Von Furstenburg Dresses for Every Wedding Phase
From the freshly launched fashion site Madison Gallery come five utterly wearable DVF dresses to make your wedding process that much easier. Like all DVF gowns, these dresses were Bridezilla-handpicked for the simplicity, chic uniqueness and throw-over-your-head comfort. Also, every single one could be dressed up or down with a change of shoes and jewelry. Fabulous!
The DVF Darren Dress: Perfect for Wedding Errands.
Face it, a Bridezilla in her prime has hours that would make grown businessmen shudder. While you are pounding the pavement 8 to 6 on the hunt for perfect peonies and an eleven-tier wedding cake that doesn't look "overdone," this crisp frock will make you feel pretty, clean and in control. What caught our eye about this dress was the careful fit that would look great on any Bridezilla body type, as well as the brilliant details. The mini-keyhole neckline has an optional hook and eye closure you can utilize at your discretion, and the subtle side pockets are ingenious for carrying the Bridezilla Trifecta: keys, compact, and credit card. Pair this perfect day dress with big tribal beads and flip-flops for a Bridezilla statement, or a dainty chain and kitten heels to go 'zilla incognita. Four more gorgeous pre-wedding gowns after the jump, so read on!
Wednesday Name Brand Pronunciation: Comme des Garcons
Comme des Garcons
Pronunciation: cahm day gar-sohn
Despite the French name (meaning "like boys"), avant-garde label Comme des Garcons originated in Tokyo, Japan. Founder and designer Rei Kawakubo first caught the attention of the fashion world with her debut Paris show in 1981, where she stunned French fashion critics with her unique vision of a distressed, asymmetrical, and largely monochromatic wardrobe in a futuristic collection that relied predominately on the color black. In the years since, the label's embraced a wider color palette but kept the edgy, progressive spirit that makes it stand out from the rest of the pack. Lucky Londoners get to visit the CDG emporium at the Dover Street Market, but until you get there, you can buy online at shops like Yoox.
We love this fabulous wedding white chiffon top for its artfully distressed edges, trading frothy excess for a look that's demure yet daring. Pair it with the matching skirt and skip the wedding dress altogether! (We're just kidding...mostly.)
Smart Ass Thongs: The Cheekiest Bridesmaids Gifts
Scented candles? So over it. Drawer sachets? Spare us. This week, Bridezilla is proud to present our new favorite bridesmaid gifts: stylish thongs from the Smart Ass Gals. After all, on the Big Day your ladies are sporting pinched, powdered and pinked complexions, but it's up to Bridezilla to spruce up her bridesmaids' second set of cheeks. How? As the Smart Gals logo puts it, with "some inspirational sass for your fantastic ass." Loves it!
What Bridezilla adores about these bridesmaid gifts is that-not only is each thong deliciously comfortable-but they are also each inscribed with a special sassy catchphrase or nickname to reflect the individual personalities of the smart, savvy women in Bridezilla's bridesmaid set. Practical gifts, instantly personalized!? Yes please! Your bridesmaids will thank you every time they pump gas in low-rises. Bridezilla's got one for each of your ladies, so please enjoy the (ahem) spread at Smart Ass. Psst, we couldn't resist mentioning there's one for Bridezilla! 
Wednesday Name Brand Pronunciation: Anna Sui
Anna Sui
Pronunciation: ah-na su-ee
Anna Sui's not just a designer, she's the creator of a whole aesthetic most easily seen in her SoHo store. Done up in her signature shades of purple and black, this Greene Street shop perfectly executes her high fashion punk rock thrift shop boho chic aesthetic - we don't just want to wear the clothes, we want to live the life. Since getting her start as a Parsons grad in the early eighties, Sui's been expanding her empire with locations throughout Asia and America, not to mention clothing starlets like Christina Ricci to Sofia Coppola.
This silver scalloped Metallic Lace Dress is ideal for a night of champagne cocktails and fairy lights, perhaps at a holiday party or two? Nothing welcomes the New Year like a bit of glam glitter. We love her adorable black rose-adorned cosmetics line, too, especially the glorious gothic red glitter of Anna Sui Gloss Lipstick #403.
Bridezilla Presents The Best of Bridal Fashion Week
Let the fittings begin...
Continue Reading Bridezilla Presents The Best of Bridal Fashion Week »Wednesday Name Brand Pronunciation: Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana
Pronunciation: dol-chay and guh-bah-nah
Sicilian and Milanese design partners Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana formed their namesake company in 1985 while they were still in their twenties, and they've been bringing us truly fabulous fashion ever since. Their focus on form-fitting shapes and daring animal prints has kept them in the spotlight, backed by attention-grabbing ads and celebrity star power. Even lower-cost offshoot D&G carries fashion street cred, supplemented by a killer line of shoes. Perfect for summering in Italy or just dressing like you intend to - and why shouldn't you intend to?
We love the signature sauciness of their Animal Print Sheath Dress (pictured) for hot nights out. Accent with gold eyeshadow, red lips, and a prowl to your step and the future Mr. will be eating out of your hand just as he should be.
Bridezilla Loves: Dainty Footings
That's why we're grateful for the adorable Dainty Footings, cushions that make even the most unforgiving stilettos into cloud-like slippers of comfort.
Continue Reading Bridezilla Loves: Dainty Footings »Red Soles > Other Soles
Bridezilla Haute Couture Holiday Top
If you are searching for the perfect holiday gift for fashionista friends, look no further than the fabulous Bridezilla haute couture holiday top! Simple, chic and festive, why settle for winter when you could have Wintour? Prrr....
Wedding Frock O' the Week: Angel Sanchez
Angel Sanchez's collection has been one of the strongest this season, and this latest dreamy frock is no exception. In a truly stylish sleight of hand, this modern ball gown manages to be simultaneously mellow yet over-the-top. While the A-line silhouette lends classic charm, the silk organza jaquard with rivulets of metallic lace and ribbons feels fresh and funky. This is like an Anthropologie gowns with a Marie Antoinette touch. Loves it!
Split-Second Decision: Would You Do It?
Prompted by this Fashionista post, we've been discussing the merits of letting trends invade your wedding day, as in this J. Crew wedding dress with pockets. While we agree with Natalie that $1,800 is a ridiculous price for something you can only buy online (we save our Paypal cash for vintage Chanel on eBay or anything with a monogram), we're not so sure that trends like this should be counted out just yet. Combining the pockets with polka dots as seen here, though - even on Italian jacquard - that we have yet to be sold on.
Wednesday Name Brand Pronunciation: Christian Louboutin
Christian Louboutin
Pronunciation: kris-tyen lou-bou-tan
All that glitters on fabulous feet.
You'd know that lipstick red heel anywhere, and even if you didn't, the quality is still recognizable from twenty paces back. Christian Louboutin, is there nothing you can't do? While the name conjures up the sort of old-school glamour often seen in his gorgeously-designed shoes, Louboutin has only been designing since the late seventies, when as a sixteen-year-old club kid he decided to try selling his designs to showgirls and music hall dancers that he met on the scene. These days, he simply lets the shoes speak for themselves through exposure in his two Paris boutiques and collaborations with designers like Yves Saint-Laurent and Roland Mouret - and, of course, via the well-shod feet of celebs like Nicole Kidman, Gwen Stefani, and Angelina Jolie.
Find your favorites at Net-a-Porter; we recommend the utterly fabulous Very Prive Paillette Platforms (pictured above) for getting down on the dance floor at the reception - or even better, do as Christian intended and take yourself out on the town in them.
Wednesday Name Brand Pronunciation: Lanvin
Jeanne Lanvin
Pronunciation: zhan lan-vinh
The perfect bag for shopping, working, dating, existing.
Whether you're a fan of classic Lanvin perfume Arpege, you've only heard the name in passing, or you're a new convert to the label since Alber Elbaz stepped in, it can't be denied that the 100+ year old brand is experiencing a resurgence. The label has been known for its classic femininity ever since creator Jeanne Lanvin opened up a millinery shop on the rue de Faubourg Saint-Honore in 1889, transitioning to become a dressmaker and member of the vaunted Syndicat de la Couture by 1907. Her daughter took the reigns upon her death, and the label became better known for its perfumes until Elbaz took over in 2001, designing a collection that turned all eyes back on Lanvin.
The refined sophistication of the house can be found in their flawless collection of shoes, handbags, and jewelry, including the buttery taupe leather Kentucky Tote seen above. If you're lacking a local Lanvin retailer, visit Yoox for great bargains like this gorgeous white coat. (Alright, "bargain" might be stretching it, but isn't it pretty?)
The Best Bridesmaid Gifts For A Holiday Wedding
Don't give your girlfriends some cheap trinket with their name scrawled across it - Bridezilla, darling, you're better than that. Bridesmaid gifts should be fun, unique, and way more personal than a dime store trinket box or velour Juicy-ripoff monstrosity with BRIDESMAID bedazzled across the back in unmistakably faux Swarovski. Check out the sexiest, most non-cliche bridesmaid gifts here, or simply use this guide for a few ideas on what to get your very best girls this holiday season...
Wednesday Name Brand Pronunciation: Salvatore Ferragamo
Salvatore Ferragamo
Pronunciation: sal-vuh-tor fair-uh-gahm-oh
Just add sand, oceans, and a coconut daiquiri.
When we were nine years old, we were making up elaborate adventures for our Barbies to go on. When Salvatore Ferragamo was nine, he made his first pair of shoes. Salvatore, we salute you. In a career spanning decades, Ferragamo studied shoemaking in Naples, Italy, moved to Hollywood, designed shoes for legends like Marilyn Monroe and Eva Peron, attended USC in order to study anatomy and make more comfortable shoes for women, and returned home to Italy to set up shop in Florence. By the time he was fifty-two, he had a 700-employee factory turning out 350 pairs of handmade shoes per day, and the brand hasn't lost that luxury cache since. (For the record, we sometimes still miss our Barbies.)
We're particularly romanced by the 2007 resort collection, which includes the beach honeymoon-ready Pelea sandal (pictured). Can't live your life any longer without a signature Ferragamo piece of your own? Neiman Marcus has their own online Ferragamo boutique for all your browsing needs. And for budget-minded Bridezillas, we must note that vintage Ferragamos are among the easiest designer shoes to find for the antique mall-inclined. Fabulous!
Bridezilla Gets Dressed: Sweater Girls
It's December, and there's no denying it any longer: it's freaking cold outside. Until we can afford to spend our winters south of the equator (or, hey, on the equator), there's not much to do but complain endlessly, refuse to drive our cars if we see even the suggestion of snowflakes, and press our freezing cold hands against the Groomzilla's unnaturally warm neck every time we can. Oh, and buy loads of gorgeous new sweaters in which to defensively bundle ourselves.
Wednesday Name Brand Pronunciation: John Galliano
John Galliano
Pronunciation: john gal-ee-ah-no
The scarf you need for easy Parisian chic.
From his knockout French Revolution-inspired first collection as a Central Saint Martins grad on through appointments at Givenchy and Dior, John Galliano has kept the fashion world guessing with increasingly fabulous and daring collections. One of the great contemporary couturiers (and the first Brit to head a French haute couture house), he's kept Dior delightfully relevant and lured in big names like Charlize Theron and Kate Moss for ad campaigns.
Can't get enough Galliano? Take in the deliciously bargain-priced selection at YOOX or the wider selection at SSense, including this deliciously edgy scarf.
What Are You Wearing This New Year's Eve?
If you're skipping out on the spectacle of a New Year's Eve wedding, you better have a fabulous back-up plan - please. As if you don't. Whether your destination for ringing in '08 is the big city or your very own living room, take inspiration from these suggestions for the most fabulous dresses and drinks to ring in the New Year with.
Bridezilla Dream Acquisition: Cold-Hearted Snake
How else can two month's salary last forever? Tell your boy to skip past Cartier and save it all for this violet dream bag. The Dior Samourai 1947 Woven Frame Bag has it all: it's made of fierce purple leather, handwoven in a classic-yet-modern shape, with a gorgeous hand-carved frame accented with sleek serpents. While you could conceivably purchase another bag after this, we're just saying: would you really ever need to? And could a few carats ever really compete with this? As a matter of fact, why not accent one with the other?
Wedding Nail Polish Trend Report: Pale Rhymes With Fail
Inspired by a spate of bloodless bridal pinks, we've decided that nothing less than a shocker shade is worthy to grace our claws on the big day. Thus comes Chanel's Blue Satin, a shade so fierce that it's now completely sold out in stores and only available on eBay. It's Bridezilla's belief that one should surround oneself with items as in-demand as we are personally in order to best reflect and add to our fabulousness. If you're shunning our expert advice on the next wave of black wedding dresses in favor of sticking with the traditional white VW, a shimmering navy manicure will guarantee that your bridal look is as daring and sexy as you are.
Can You Ever Have Too Much Wang In Your Life?
Today Luxist reported the news that Vera Wang's first lifestyle boutique is set to close after only two years in business. Hawaiian Bridezillas, where you at? Word is that our dearest Vera might be saturating the market, decreasing her brand power by disseminating her design skills everywhere from jewelry to china to stationery to fragrance to Kohl's, for crying out loud. While we like many of these things individually, taken together we begin to wonder just when the woman sleeps, let alone finds time to choose the perfect china pattern for our kitchen hutch. We're just looking out for you, Vera - maybe take a bit of a break so you don't go all unwearable MJ with your next collection?
Wednesday Name Brand Pronunciation: Issey Miyake
Issey Miyake
Pronunciation: iss-ee me-yah-kee
Mmm, freesia-licious.
If you know the name, it's probably through the multiple namedrops the iconic men's perfume has received from artists like Jay-Z and the Pet Shop Boys. This Japanese designer started off stunning the industry with his daring new ideas of using one piece of fabric to create clothes, and later the movement "Pleats Please", which brought a whole new technique to the process of pleating. We're nuts about the fragrance L'Eau d'Issey (pictured), which catapulted the designer into the spotlight in 1992 and has kept him there ever since. It's a perfect way to add a little spice to your ensemble without having to fully commit to looks like this.
Your options for buying Issey online are limited, with YOOX being one of the only options. New Yorkers get the Tribeca Issey Miyake store, and if there's a piece you absolutely need, orders can be made over the phone! Favor the scents? Sephora has you covered.
It's (Always) A Nice Day For A White Handbag
There's a certain cachet to the white handbag that we just can't get enough of - like a good pair of white trousers, it says you're ladylike, but also rich and fearless. After all, what's more difficult to take care of than a white handbag that you carry everywhere? (A child, maybe. Hand us a child in a white handbag and we're helpless.) Carrying an expensive bag in glorious bridal white marks you as part of the leisure class, and we do love leisure. Please, getting our bags dirty? Darling, that would require ever having any contact with dirt.
Wednesday Name Brand Pronunciation: Elsa Schiaparelli
Elsa Schiaparelli
Pronunciation: el-suh sha-pah-relli
That girl, she's scandalous.
Parisian designer Elsa Schiaparelli was a true original. Though her couture house closed down after World War II, the mark she made on the fashion world remains. Her avant-garde approach to fashion opened eyes and minds in her 1920s and '30s heyday, leading Coco Chanel to jealously write her off as "that Italian artist who is making clothes" while Schiaparelli saw her designs worn by legends like Mae West and Zsa Zsa Gabor. From her creation of the shade known as "shocking pink" (we call it hot pink in America) to her saucily-designed perfume bottle (pictured), Miss Schiaparelli left a mark on fashion that's been echoed by everyone from neon-loving ravers and hipsters to Jean-Paul Gaultier.
Ready to get inspired? Hunt down her old designs on eBay, or pick up a copy of her biography Shocking Life for a glimpse into what it was like to be the surrealist darling of fashion.
Bridezilla Gets Dressed: When the Day Met the Night
Spring hasn't yet sprung, but we're already looking forward to the days of resort collections and evenings out in sandals. The Bridezilla social calendar is so often packed from day to night once the weather gets warmer that do-it-all dresses become essential. We like a look that can be taken from the office to the art gallery/classy restaurant/nightclub opening simply by shedding a jacket, and that's why we'll be stocking our closets with these come spring.
Fabulous Flats for a St. Tropez Getaway
Are you ditching the contiguous 48 soon for a destination a little sunnier? Take these fabulous new Louis Vuitton Magnolia Thong Sandals with you on your delicious beach getaway. A standout from the Spring '08 collections, these beauties have us lusting after sand between our toes and the perfect Badgley Mischka gold bikini. If the islands aren't on your upcoming schedule, fit flats into your wardrobe with skintight Cheap Mondays and a breezy Tory Burch tunic top.
Vera Wang 2008 Collection Delights with Little Details
Bridal goddess Vera Wang has never steered us wrong before, and her fall 2008 collection recently repaid our devotion in spades. This fierce, daring collection is, for once, actually better suited to women with curves than the rail-thin teenagers sent down the runway. We love the little details in particular - they'll translate over well to everyday, whether you adopt the unhemmed pants, paprika red tights, or the wristbreaking bling. We heart you, Vera!
You're Invited! Don't Miss 27 Facet's Launch Party
Looking for some new bridezilla bling? 27 Facets Jewelry Concierge invites bridezillas to join them at their launch party on Wednesday, November 5th from 6-9 pm. at Underbar in the W Hotel, New York - Union Square. The invitation was too cute not to post, so here it is:
27 Facets is a premier jewelry concierge run by two ladies with an amazing sense of style: Amber Berger (fitting name isn't it?) and Jennifer Ganz. Amber is a luxury goods buyer who has worked with top designers like Gucci and Cartier. Jennifer is a GIA-certified gemologist. After much discussion and several glasses of wine, the ladies decided to team up and create their dream business.
Did we mention the specialty cocktails? Join them to celebrate the launch and for a chance to win a free jewelry consultation and $250 credit towards your first purchase.
Turn the Key and Save Big on Vera Wang Dinnerware
Bridezilla can never keep a secret. In a few seconds you are going to be very, very glad that you know us (as if you weren't already). Bridezilla recently received ... drum roll please....
A key to a secret shopping paradise! *Cue applause.* Since we puffy-heart our readers, we're bestowing the key onto other fashion-obsessed bridezillas. Rue La La is an invitation-only online shopping community of luxury brand, private sale boutiques that are only open for two days at a time.
Until this day, we admired the Manhattan sample sales from a distance, hoping for a mere glimpse of the goods inside. Rue La La's members have access to prices and luxury items that at one time, only fashion insiders were privy to.
The Key: Go to: www.ruelala.com; select: "Invited by a Member"; Enter this e-mail address as your key to get in: VIP@ruelala.com
If unlocking secret sales isn't enough to make you want to join RueLaLa, we have more good news: Members can see accepted invitations and earn a $10 credit every time one of their referrals makes their first purchase.
And RueLaLa.com is hosting a Vera Wang Dinnerware Boutique this week! The boutique runs from November 6th at 11:00 am (EST) through November 8th at 12:00 pm (EST). Current season merchandise will be available at up to 80% off retail prices.
No longer does bridezilla have to stand with our nose pressed up against the window as a fashion outsider. Finally we can say, "see you at the sample sale" in our squeakiest Carrie Bradshaw voice.
Sexy Sleepwear for Buxom Brides - Bridezilla Gets the Scoop!
36D - 25 - 37...the measurements of Marilyn Monroe. While she may have been blessed with the hourglass figure many women wish they had, it comes with a curse. According to Christine Kurek founder of Buxom Inc.., it's nearly impossible to find sexy sleepwear that fits full-busted, average-sized women, like Marilyn Monroe, Jessica Simpson, or Scarlett Johansson.
"Most people assume that if the bust line is fuller than the rest must be fuller. I've been a D-cup since high school, but I wear a size eight pants. When I try on plus-size tops, I'm wading in fabric." Rather than forever avoiding the dressing room, an emboldened Kurek created a line of sexy sleepwear for C-cup and above.
The Beginning of Buxom Inc.
Out of pure shopping frustration, Kurek left a cushy attorney job and started Buxom Inc. earlier this year. The Buxom Inc. line features built-in cups and liner bras, elasticized backs, and adjustable straps for fit and comfort. "The cups are bigger, there's more coverage, and it's made in a way that nothing spills out." Kurek explains.Buxom Bridezilla: Your Cups Shall Not Run Over
With the Buxom Inc. line, busty brides won't want to cower under the covers on their honeymoon.
"Our sleepwear features liner bras, elasticized backs, and adjustable straps for fit and comfort." The Knot chemise, their most popular item features a flattering silhouette and much-need support. Made from 100% silk charmeuse, the Knot comes in red, black, silver, and breathtaking floral prints. According to Kurek, it will soon be available in all white, "perfect for the wedding night, " she insists. Move over Marilyn!
A few of Kurek's favorite things for bosomy bridezillas: the ruffle one-strap cami; the winter white lounge pants with lace trim; the red silk Boyfriend nightshirt; the faux wrap cami; and of course, the aforementioned Knot chemise. Although Kurek doesn't foresee designing anything but sleepwear, she explains that a lot of her items have cross-over potential. That is, they can be worn with jeans outside in a casual setting and to bed.
Buxom Inc. Mentioned in InStyle Magazine
It has been quite a year for Kurek. In August 2008, InStyle Magazine mentioned Buxom Inc. - a major accomplishment for a line that's less than a year old. Although Kurek is proud of her achievements, she hasn't them go to her head. "I just want every woman to feel her best. I don't think you have to wear Prada to be in style." Amen to that.Calling All Bridezillas: Win Free Jewelry for Your Bridesmaids at Silverland Jewelry
A flurry of excitement surrounds the holidays: window shopping hand-in-hand with your future groomzilla, feasting on chocolate confections, hiding your holiday pounds under a bulky sweater.
But the holidays aren't so joyous for bridezillas who have to buy bridesmaid gifts on top of holiday presents for their nearest and dearest. We hear you! However, even if you're strapped for cash or shopping hungover, you still have to get your bridesmaids something.
Bridezilla: Get Your Facebook Game Face On
Don't show up to the last bridesmaid gathering empty handed or you'll risk a bridesmaid mutiny. Do try to win sparkling bridesmaid jewelry at Silverland Jewelry. We promise, it's easy. All you have to do is become friends with Silverland Jewelry on the Silverland Jewelry Facebook page. Get the dazzlin' contest deets here.
Winners get a two-part set (earrings, necklace or bracelet: pick two) for each of their three bridesmaids, and winners can choose the bridesmaid set from the Silverland Jewelry bridal sets. Winners will be chosen randomly from the list of Facebook friends on December 12. Gemtastic!
We promise, even with their new sparkling jewelry, your bridesmaids won't out shine you. Let us know if you're one of the winners. Good luck.
PS. Silverland's Amanda collection is absolutely gorgeous. But of course, we're partial to the name. Wink.
From the Catwalk to Bridezilla's Closet: Guilt Free Holiday Glamour
Need glamorous garb for that holiday soiree? Don't show up in the same boring black cocktail dress. Get your fashions from across the pond. Catwalk to Closet, a London-based boutique let us in on a secret (sshhh): 20% off. Just in time for the holiday season. The site specializes in designer clothes and accessories at sample prices. Designers like Chloe, Marc Jacobs, and Vera Wang. See the full list of designers.
Use the coupon code: guiltfree at checkout and receive 20% off until December 12. A deal too good for us not to bequeath to fellow shopping-obsessed bridezillas.
Catwalk Closet also has a major discount on a must-have bridezilla accessory - giant sunglasses! Bridezillas who sign up free for the Catwalktocloset.com members' club get a pair of $180 USD (120) Bruce Oldfield sunglasses for just $38 (10). A major markdown and all you have to do is sign up for an e-mail newsletter. Keep them (seriously tempting) or give them away as a present. Just don't tell anyone about the discount - it tends to take away from the whole luxe Bruce Oldfield vibe.
Back Fat Be Gone! Bridezilla Test Drives the Unbelievabra
Fellow bridezillas: there's nothing uglier than back fat muffing-topping out of a wedding gown. Bridezilla believes women should embrace their curves. But back cleavage and a strapless dress looks like a half-eaten tube of cookie dough. Luckily, we found a cure-all for back fat before it oozes out of a bra near you.
J-Lo, Say it Ain't So
Back fat is stubborn. Even celebs with the best personal trainers can't get rid of it. Take J Lo, who recently came under back-fat fire for a few post-baby and possibly post-break up bulges. Poor JLo! We blame whoever picked that revealing gown. It was too late for her, but we found something that can save the rest of you.
Ta Da: Bridezilla Brings You the Unbelievabra
So rarely does a product come around that we absolutely adore. One that makes us gush and tell all our friends. One that we wish we had six more of. Not to get all infomercial about it but Shapeez, the makers of the Unbelievabra completely changed our opinion of bras forever. The Unbelievabra's no-closure design eliminates unsightly back rolls and smooths out trouble areas. Similar to what Spankx does for shapely thighs, the Unbelievabra does for boobs and back fat.
Not only was the Unbelievabra a fantastic body shaper, it's super comfortable. And...best of all, the bra straps never fall down. We couldn't believe it either. Until bridezilla took this bra for a test drive. It made us feel five pounds lighter, more confident, and like we had better posture. We didn't have to adjust it once all day. Magic!
It currently comes in three styles: the Ultimate which gives you a tummy tuck look without life-threatening surgery, the Shortee, touted as the perfect t-shirt bra and the Mini, which gives support without the tummy shaping.
Abracada-bra, back fat be gone. Now if only we could find something to conceal our flabby sausage arms...
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Bridezilla Broadcast: New Harajuku Lovers at Heels.com!
Bridezilla broadcast: summer fashion has officially arrived! On an otherwise dreary Monday, we were ecstatic to find out that Heels.com relaunched Gwen Stefani's fab Harajuku Lovers line! These hot heels instantly lifted our bridezilla spirits. Sky-high wedges and peep toes....strappy sandals and polka dots...leather and canvas and more, oh my!
And since this is bridezilla, we should mention that the Harajuku Lovers line is ideal for spring, wedding-related soirees: bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and garden bridesmaid luncheons. They're also good for strutting around your apartment, admiring how fierce your legs look. Your choice.
Save $20 off orders of $145 or more at Heels.com. Use the code: LUVHEELS at check out!
Bridezilla Goes Online Discount Shopping
Note from Bridezilla: Gab Goldenberg guest posted this on behalf of PromotionalCodes.org.uk Promotional Codes is a UK coupon site with coupons for Dixons and vouchers for Boots.
Shop, Save, and Maintain the Bridezilla Mystique
We know, most true bridezillas turn their nose up at online discount shopping and coupon codes. But saving a few dollars here and there means you'll have more money to spend on your "investment pieces" (that $600 Nordstrom trench). The deals are so good right now, it's almost irresponsible not to shop. Here's how to sniff out great online deals without succumbing to a google coma or a firing because you spent six hours at work shoe shopping. Be fast! Be bold! Be a shopping assassin!
Use discount code sites.
There are tons of coupon codes out there and sites that aggregate them for you, so you don't have to do any of the leg...er finger work. Bookmark these sites and check them everyday, you'll be surprised at the secret savings.Look for free shipping.
Free shipping can save you a bunch. This is the deal du jour for many e-commerce sites. Don't impulse shop -- look at those Manolos on multiple websites and when you find the one that offers free shipping, click "buy." Stock up whenever you find free shipping - a deal worth its weight in gold!Sign up for newsletters.
Signing up for an e-mail newsletter is like making friends with the clingy shy girl on the playground. You talk to her once and suddenly she's calling you every five minutes and stopping by your house unannounced. But newsletters offer promotions that you'd otherwise never see. Only sign up for an e-mail newsletter if you really love the store. And remember, unlike with the clingy girl, you can always unsubscribe.Shop at work without your boss finding out.
We only advocate this if you have one of those wonderful jobs with nothing to do all day. Firefox users can make the Macy's page they were perusing look like a word document. Click "view," (at the top) then "page style," then "no style," when your boss walks passed. Without all the colors, banners, and glorious fashion they won't know what you're doing and you can shop your heart out (or plan your wedding) in secret. Just make sure it looks like you're working hard!
Bridezilla's Love List No. 1: Bridal Party Tube Socks
Wedding Season is upon us! June brides can get a jump start on their last-minute wedding shopping with bridezilla's love list. All season long, we'll feature wedding items we absolutely adore (think Oprah's favorite things, only better).
There's a new trend taking the wedding world by storm. Hint - they're better than gerber daisies and more fun than a photo booth.
Bridesmaids are showing their bridesmaid pride from head to toe and this year, they're forgoing the rhinestoned sweats for....cool socks! Bridezilla looked long and hard and finally found a pair we love at WeddingStand.com.
Just imagine all the great "getting ready" shots you'll get when your girls are sporting these bridesmaid tube socks.
Sure, bridezilla would rather be caught dead than wear sneakers under her wedding gown but there's something irresistible about these tube socks. Maybe it's their sexy retro Roller Girl style. Comment below and tell us what wedding accessory you can't live without!
Scrumptious Sale Alert: Save up to 75% at Wedding Channel
Just another marrying Monday... Instead of our typically tiny bridezilla bites, we decided to give you something you could really sink your teeth into. Wedding Channel is having a three-day sale that starts tomorrow and runs from through July 16th. You can save up to 75% off on adorable disposable cameras, attendant gifts, and more. It's seriously worth checking out for all your wedding must-haves.
Use these coupon codes and you'll save even more during the 3-day sale.
WCJUL3DA - 15% off order of $100 or more
WCJUL3DB - 20% off order of $150 or more
Have a blast shopping bridezillas.
Bridezilla Swoon Alert: Aruna Seth Bridal Shoes
Swoon alert. Introducing Aruna Seth, the prettiest bridal shoe collection we've ever seen. Ever. Keep a napkin nearby because you will drool over these stately wedges and stilettos.
See what we mean?
These shoes are handcrafted in Italy by what-very-well-could-be angel artisans. Swarovski crystal embellishments and "the finest buttery leather," make these heels fit for a princess. Or a bridezilla with a serious shoe fetish (ahem). Our personal favorite is this decadent white snakeskin wedge. And the rumor is, this European shoe and handbag designer will soon be dancing into the U.S.A.
Ciao bridezilla bellas!
Best Non-Floral Wedding Bouquets
Blooms? So boring. If flowers make you sneeze, or if you'd rather spend your wedding dollars on something that won't just wilt and die, check out these non-floral wedding bouquets. From buttons to Christmas ornaments to Swarovski crystals, you won't find a garden-variety bouquet in this bunch.
Cute as a bridezilla button
Isn't it just darling? Princess Lasertron makes these button beauties from high in her castle tower. Ok, so she's not locked away in a tower sewing buttons, she's on Etsy and writes for Wedding Bee pro. And she's more than a Princess. She's the Queen of button bouquets. This cuter-than-a-button bouquet is perfect for those bridezillas brash enough to try a Coraline wedding theme.
Where else but the Off Beat Bride would you go to find non-floral wedding bouquets? This cluster of Christmas ornaments actually lights up. Not even a pregnant bridesmaid will outshine you when you're holding this blue beauty.
World's Most Expensive, Part 1: Wedding Gowns
It's Friday. Instead of working (totally beneath bridezilla), we're wedding day dreaming. What would you do if money was no object? Every Friday, we'll feature the world's most expensive wedding items. From million-dollar bouquets to tiaras and trains, you don't want to miss this spendy bridezilla series.
Peacock Dress
We love peacock feathers. In small doses! This wedding dress unveiled at a China wedding expo is made of 2009 peacock feathers. It's valued at 1.5 million dollars. Bridezilla's personal opinion? It's a bit overkill. Peacock feathers should be reserved for bouquets. No bridezilla should show up to her wedding clad in a costumy bird suit. This is a 1.5 million-dollar mistake.
Diamond Dress
No doubt you'll dazzle them on your wedding day, but do you need a $12 million dollars to do it? This 150-carat wedding dress was revealed at the Luxury Brands Lifestyle Bridal show in February of 2006. It looks like a frosted disco ball. Thanks to bridezilla's new favorite Friday reading, the Diamond Blog for bringing this to our attention.
Bridezilla's Pick: The Platinum
Bridezilla loves everything platinum and this 240,000 dress (in pounds) is no exception. It's spun from silk and platinum thread and was unveiled at the 2008 London Monday as part of the Hatton Garden Jewelry Week. The only trouble is, we couldn't wear this gorgeous gown just once. We'd have to bust it out at every special occasion: Thanksgiving... Christmas... maybe even to the office. Read more at the Daily Mail.
Bridezilla Swoon Alert: Swarovski Fall Collection
Like old ladies, we're suckers for Swarovski. Not those creepy, crystal-eyed cat figurines. The jewelry, darling.
Bridezilla recently previewed their fall catalog on Swarovski.com and it's spectacular. You'll swoon for the Nature Reloaded, the new fall collection
. Three words to sum it up: flowers, fairies, and graffiti.
But the limited-edition Evanescent Fall 2009 collection holds the key to this stone bridezilla heart. Why? Glittery skeleton keys make me think of snow-covered Victorian mansions. The vintage-inspired key is the piece to wear with fabulous fall fashion: knee-high boots, a gray sweater dress, and smoky eyeliner...gorgeous.
The only problem? Like beautiful autumn leaves, the Evanescent collection can't last forever. Which of course, only makes me want a necklace more. According to our fashion crystal ball, It will be available in Swarovski boutiques nationwide and online beginning September 14th.
Groomzillas take note: These limited-edition necklaces make the perfect gift for your new bride. She's guaranteed to swoon!
Most Expensive, Part 2: Costly Crowns and Tiaras
It's Friday and time for the second installment of our "Most Expensive" series.
Aaahh, tiaras: The quintessential bridezilla accessory. Although birdcage veils surpassed tiaras as this year's wedding headpiece trend, tiaras are still beloved by brides everywhere. But look elsewhere if you can only afford costume crowns; there's nothing thrifty about these tiaras.
Doggy Bridezilla
Only a true bridezilla would spend millions on a maltese. This 15-year-old pooch is wearing a $4.2 million dollar tiara. It's made from titanium and adorned with more than 100 carat diamonds and 153 carats of emeralds. Until today, I didn't think it was possible to envy a dog. Source: Pricy Spicy.com
Queen Victoria's Emerald and Diamond Tiara
After gazing at this Emerald and Diamond masterpiece, I'm reconsidering my stance on tiaras. Bridezilla history brief: This tiara was one of Queen Victoria's favorite jewelry pieces. It was designed by her husband, Prince Consort, one of the world's first metrosexuals (I'm not going to get into signs your husband is metro, but designing tiaras is definitely one of them).
Italian Princess Tiara
In 2007, this tiara sold for more than $2 million - a record price. That's right - this beauty costs less than the dog tiara! It features an 8-carat pear-shaped center diamond and comes from the collection of an Italian Princess. We'll take it.
The Poltimore Wedding Tiara
The late Princess Margaret wore this crown at her wedding. It's a wonder she was able to hold her head up. Adding to its magnificence, it can be converted to a necklace or set of brooches. A Chinese collector bought it in 2006 for $1.7 million.
The Leviev Tiara
Lastly, the luxurious Leviev tiara. It's my personal favorite because of the pretty petal motif. And the six marquis-shaped diamonds, totaling 13.76 carats don't hurt either. The only trouble? Tiaras are meant to be accessories. Wear this and you'll detract from your wedding gown.
Some information from Gem Dandy.
Dazzling Contest Details and a Bridezilla Poll
Diamonds are a bridezilla's best friend. But why buy when you can lease new jewelry for way less? Celebrities do it. And on our wedding days, we're celebrities. It's an aisle, not a red carpet, and we have to pay our paparazzi, but still...it's the only real day we get to be rock stars.
BridalTweet.com, just launched their Red Carpet Contest. The prize? A rental pair of luxurious diamond earrings from Adorn Brides (prize value $150, retail value of the diamonds -- up to $4,100). So what if you only get to wear the diamonds once? They're gorgeous.
To win a complimentary rental, join BridalTweet.com before October 30. It's simple. Don't forget to tell them bridezilla sent you. We want to know if any of our readers end up rockin' the rental rocks.
What do you think of rented diamonds? Chime in on our poll. And speaking of tweets, you can now tweet with bridezilla @myBridezilla.
It's Here! Bridezilla's Fall Wedding Gown Spectacular
It's finally fall. As temperatures plummet, sip a pumpkin spice latte and warm up with these hot bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses from JLM Couture.
Fall Gets Fluted
Swishy princess ballroom gowns are so 2008 and you're so 2000 and late. The fluted bridal gown is the boom-boom POW for fall. Who wears it best: Despite popular belief, this bridal gown isn't just for bridezillas with boyish figures. Its fluted bottom creates the illusion of a tiny waist and slender upper body -- so if you're shapely, don't pass up this look. Bridal Gown by Alvina Valenta.
Romance is in the Air
Romance is in the air this autumn. The Jim Hjelm fall bridal collection features a classic, vintage-inspired look that's thankfully not overdone in that "grandma's attic," way. A sweetheart neck, lace corset, and champagne moire ribbon (shown) make this bridal gown perfectly fit for a fall wedding. Who wears it best: The hues in this collection nicely complement fair complexions. If autumn days left you ashen, this ivory hue is for you.
Always the Bridesmaid, Never the Bridezilla
The ugly bridesmaid dress is a thing of the past. We're not sure why it took so long for it to fade into oblivion. A bridezilla's entourage has got to look good. The fall collection of bridesmaids dresses by Lazaro are absolutely gorgeous with shimmery satin, rich colors, and the most delightful little details. Who knew being a lowly bridesmaid could look so fabulous? Who wears it best: If your bridesmaids haven't succumbed to noshing on holiday goodies and still have their summer figures, choose a knee-length style. It's a hot fall trend and they'll be able to wear the dress again. But if your girls need full coverage, go with full-length. When in doubt, leave her out.
We hope you enjoyed this autumn gown extravaganza. These gowns and more found at JLM Couture.
Swoon Alert: Kate Spade Bag Giveaway
It's bridezilla red. It's fashionable. It's Kate Spade. And it could be yours - for free! As fellow fashionistas, we just had to let you in on this red-hot Wishpot and Avelle giveaway.
Tell them what you want to carry in your Avelle Designer Bag: A chihuahua... a severed head... a drawer-size stash of belongings that should be at your commitment-phobic boyfriend's place... and this bag could be yours!
How to Enter
Tell: get 1 entry for each response here, on Avelle FB Fan Page, or on Twitter RT #Avelle
Show: get 2 entries when you post a pic of what you want to carry on Avelle FB Fan Page, or on Twitter
Share: Get 3 entries when you sign up at Avelle, follow Avelle on Twitter or blog about this giveaway
Comment on the Wishpot Blog with what you did. Giveaway lasts one week. They'll draw a winner on Monday Oct 5th. Good Luck!
Juicy Details on the bag: Kate Spade 'Quinn' Knightsbridge Croco Tote
The clean lines and elegant croc-embossed patent leather of this kate spade tote transition effortlessly from daytime to evening. Designed to fit snugly under your arm, it's finished with an open top, goldtone hardware, metal feet, three center compartments, signature lining and interior zip and cell pockets. Dimensions: 12"L x 3"W x 9"H. 7" handle drop.
If you win the bag, please let us know!
The Best Planner Ever, from momAgenda
Happy holidays bridezilla beauties! If you're looking for a last-minute gift for the bridezilla to keep her organized and cut down on those "zilla" moments, the myAgenda (from momAgenda) is it.
Just look at mine. It's tickled pink, sparkly and personalized for bridezilla in silver (swoon!).
Designed by the makers of the momAgenda, a super-chic planner carried by a-list celebrity moms, the myAgenda is the planner for any lady leading a fast-paced lifestyle of cocktail parties and climbing the corporate ladder (ahem).
Open it and there's a week-at-a-view calendar along with four extra planning spaces. Those come in handy when you're meeting with wedding vendors and want to make a side note that the guy is a jerk. Or that you need a manicure. Or that your future mother-in-law is coming into town and you need to buy a lump of coal gift.
Oops, I still need to buy my mother-in-law a gift!
The myAgenda makes a great wedding planner because it's not designed specifically for wedding planning. Bridezillas have been known to carry giant wedding binders, stuffed to the brim with torn pages of magazines and swatches. Downsize with a myAgenda - it is sleek, portable, and dare we suggest glamorous? The momAgenda and myAgenda are fabulous!
Happy Holidays From Bridezilla
We wish you a joyful holiday season! Here's hoping you get glittery gifts that don't suck. It's the thought that counts, but good taste that's appreciated.
Suffering from holiday boredom? Comment with a link to the funniest or most "bridezilla" holiday card you can find. Hope you enjoy ours.
Swoon List: Shop Go Girl
As you begin wedding planning, you'll find that your social calendar triples with everyone wanting to hang out with you (no doubt competing for that coveted bridesmaid position). How do sophisticated ladies like us keep it all together and all our little tricks a secret? A lint roller won't fit in your tiny clutch and apparel tape isn't something you want other people to see you carrying around.
Go Girl has a selection of adorable, girl-friendly products made for bridezillas. I tried the lint-on-the-go-sheets and enjoyed "de-linting" my special blue coat while en route to a party. Pretty handy.
Besides apparel tape, They also have smudge sponges, emergency heel repair kits, and the elegant bride wedding purse. Just based on cuteness alone, Go Girl gets a bridezilla b+.
The Organza Extravaganza: Wedding Fashion Show Highlights
Last weekend, bridezilla went to the biggest wedding show in the West. Although team bridezilla couldn't find the cocktail booth (after hours of walking around with a giant bag of swag), we did manage to make it to the wedding fashion show.
Our fashion finds: Black is making a serious comeback. It might be the new wedding white! We also noticed that bridesmaid dresses are getting seriously short (above the knee) and seriously cute.
Here are some of our favorite dresses. Stay tuned for more highlights from the wedding show. And comment below with your personal favorite gown.
Bridezilla's Picks:
Black and white weddings are making a comeback. We like how this fuchsia bouquet pops against the white gown. However, the hat is a bit too Kentucky Derby for us.
A glimpse of our favorite bridesmaid dress in the show - it's plum delicious!
We adore this romantic, ruffled gown. So traditional and yet so chic.
This bridesmaid gown is universally flattering and elegant. It's yards better than those mass produced, prom-dress lookalikes.
Top Celebrity Engagement Rings Styles for V-Day Proposals
Valentine's Day is one of the most popular engagement days of the year, especially for celebrities and bridezillas. In recent years, Harrison Ford, Vince Vaughn, and even Howard Stern popped the question on Valentine's Day. With the upcoming romantic comedies "Leap Year" and the aptly named "Valentine's Day", Hollywood is buzzing about the perfect engagement ring and hottest proposals.
My ears are perked too. There's nothing like celebrity engagement bling to get a bridezilla's heart rate pumping.
And when I say bling, I mean bling. Amy Adams, Rachel Bilson, and Jessica Alba are all dripping in diamonds and platinum, and each one is a showstopper. Naturally-white platinum means diamonds sparkle that much brighter, and it's durable - all those little celebrity children will have quite the heirloom to look forward to.
Check out some of my favorites. I've even given a couple Bridezilla tips so if you and your man-zilla are craving the celebrity style, you can do so at a slightly lower cost.
You're welcome.
I love Ms Cruz's non-traditional sapphire ring surrounded by pave diamonds. The Kirk Kara look-alike retails for $4,785... without the center stone.
Classic and oh-so shiny, Emily Blunt has a stunner on her ring-finger. Platinum and diamonds (lots and lots of diamonds), Chad Allison's similar style at around $3,500 (center-stoneless of course).
Girlie, you are going to tip right over with a rock like that on your hand. Exactly the way it should be. This platinum sparkler features a cushion cut center ensconced in a halo of more diamonds. All this could be yours at a delightful $4,500 (without center stone) courtesy of Mark Patterson.
There you have it. A platinum showdown. I can't wait to see what other celebrity engagements will abound in only a couple of weeks.
For all of your platinum needs, be sure to check out Precious Platinum . For everything else wedding related, come right back here to Bridezilla. Stay tuned!
It's a Bridezilla Valentine's Day: Gifts for Your Bestie, Your Boy, and Yourself
Bridezilla super puffy hearts Valentine's Day. Being lavished in chocolate, jewelry, and cards that express how much I'm adored? It's definitely a 'zilla holiday!
I'm a natural receiver, not a giver so I know just how hard it can be to find those obligatory Valentine's Day gifts. Not anymore. Peruse my hand-crafted gift guide and find Valentine's day gifts for your single best friend, your zilla self, and your guy.
For the Cynical Spinster
Cynical spinsters can spoil the cupid cheer. You know who we're talking about - your single friend who refers to "V-Day" as "D-Day" and responds to your wedding plans by reciting divorce statistics and rolling her eyes. Show single ladies in your entourage some extra love this Valentine's.
The best thing you could give a lonesome lady is a red-hot girl's night on the town. We're talking heels, cocktails, tickets to see Beyonce - the whole bit. Trust us, a rockin' ladies night will make up for all of those boring blind dates she's suffered through.
Bridezilla Budget Tip: Save on a piece of fabulous jewelery for you and get chocolates for your best friend with this Valentine's Day sale!
For You, the Bridezilla
Give yourself the gift of looking better and not having to suck in your stomach or spend painful hours on the elliptical. Finally, a body shaper that doesn't make you squirm.
I recently tried out N-fini ShapeWear and concluded it's the perfect splurge. These body shaper by N-Finis are astonishingly comfortable and streamline your figure under that little red dress. I tested the Cami Dress Shaper at a cocktail party and it didn't roll up once. It's a miracle of science! It took at least five pounds off my body in minutes and I felt like I was wearing a pair of pjs.
Bridezilla Contest: N-Fini Shape is giving away one $50 Gift Certificate towards their body shapers! To enter the contest, comment below and tell us which shapewear item is a must for your wardrobe.
Valentine's Day Gifts for Guys
All he wants this Valentine's Day - you. Forget the watch, the cologne, the goofy handmade Valentines. Be your un-bridezilla self, cease talking about the upcoming wedding and treat him to a night of your undivided attention. Ditch the diet and cook him his favorite, calorie-rich entree. Relax on the romantic expectations and just have fun.
Bridezilla Budget Tip: Think outside the heart-shaped box and sign him up for a beer of the month club. It's something he'll enjoy and if you're a beer-drinking bridezilla, so will you.
Happy Valentine's Day to our bridezilla readers. We love you guys!
Wedding Headpieces that Make a Squawk
So the 80s came and went, and then the nineties, and then I thought we were going to be pretty much done with big things: Big shoulders, big dresses, big stack heels, big hair, big veils. Call me a picky 'zilla, but I like the sleek, pretty, modern look of millennium brides.
Image of 80s wedding found here. Beautiful wedding image found here.
And then came along a little lady called Carrie Bradshaw, who threw the biggest wedding the 2008 silver screen could have hoped for. Sleek and pretty? Yes...and no.
Don't get me wrong: there is a huge part of the bridezilla inside of me that gets a kick out of the fact that ol'Carrie is sporting the better part of a peacock on the side of her head. If anyone can pull it off, Carrie can.
But no on can deny that since that epic fail of a wedding, bridal headpieces have gone from mild to wild. We love when fellow bridezillas make a fashion statement - but a warning to the wise: you might want to make sure your fashion statement isn't consuming your hair. Or your whole head.
Where's Your Head At?
I love that, even so large, this Jennifer Behr headpiece is still delicate and feminine. I just hope the groom is always standing on the bride's right. It's like a one-sided blinder.
She looks happy, which is a good thing. But this fly-away feather hair-fringe from Eith Designs should have this bridezilla flying over the cuckoo's nest.
Despite some dispute over whether or not Season 5 Project Runway finalist Kenley ripped her wedding dress design from Alexander McQueen, I like it. Flirty and feathery? Yummy. But why the crazy hat? Perhaps this is fine for the runway, but imagine this rather tall headpiece at your wedding. Unless your groom is sporting an equally ridiculous top hat on, she is going to look like the Mad-Hatter had a baby with a bird, who then became a bride.
I found this image at RocknRoll Bride and said to myself, "Rock 'n' roll? Or chain mail?" She's so vintage she's medieval!
Oh me. Oh my.
