Diva Darling ~Unique with Style~

Reem Acra beauty

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We just love capping the week with dresses that make our heart skip a beat. Ever since we started adding ‘Wedding Dresses’ as a regular portion of our entries every month, it has never failed to make us see how bridal gowns get prettier by the year.

Heavenly dress with jaw dropping details

Acra’s stunning lace illusioned-neckline

Amazing intricate bead works and embellishment

Reem Acra has certainly been one of our favourites, her designs are simply divine. She is an internationally known Lebanese fashion designer and started her wedding design work in 1995, and is now one of the top designers for bridal gowns.

Reem Acra is recognised for her signature use of ‘embroidery’ (we love them all!). The Reem Acra bridal signature line has a significant influenced of various wedding trends now and she creates delicate beadwork of tiny Swarovski crystals and seed pearls. Acra's ability to create intricate gold bullion needlework and shadow embroidery sewn under rich fabrics amaze us and hence the reason she has become one of the leading names in the luxury bridal and eveningwear industry.

We have a lot of request for this gorgeous sheer back embellishment!

Look at the next photo transformation!

You have 2 looks in one! Great modern sleek look for a bride in a day

Her latest 2014 bridal collection appeals to brides of individual style who are looking for glamour and sophistication on the most important day of their life. We fall in love with the dainty embellishments, detailed cover-ups, classic and modern cut redefining the accents of her stunning dresses.

For our hijabi brides, you can create a modest look by having embroidered sleeves with 3D petal flowers

We are inspired with this Reem Acra’s creation, what a beauty!

Feast of sparkling embellishments

We have chosen some favourite runway inspirational wedding dresses that we consider will be the spotlight for this month entry. There are definitely show stoppers, a few of which were considered controversial jaw droppers. Inspired by the feminine form, the collection was a feast of sparkling embellishments, barely there illusion bodices and pieces carrying sentiments.

**For more insights and information on couture wedding dresses, contact us at diva@diva-darling.com

All time favourite ‘Monique Lhuillier’

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Our love of all things ‘Monique Lhuillier’, is no secret. Her signature glamorous red-carpet-ready dresses and ethereal wedding dresses have been the ones to look out for many a season and we cannot resist sharing the designer’s latest crop of stunning wedding dresses.

Spring 2014 collection (left) & Fall 2014 collection (love them all!)

We must say her latest spring and fall collection 2014, with its ultra-feminine gowns in lace and tulle, punctuated by sultry lace-covered peep-toe pumps, the petite designer achieved her goal of crafting a "dream-like" collection.

The biggest trends right now are long sleeves with a column silhouette, draping in lace and ‘overskirt’ Monique’s designs cover all these trends for all the brides who like to transform their dresses having two looks in one night.

Magnificent detailing and princess-like, this is what we call ‘sophisticated luxury’

Check out Monique’s frilly A-line embroidered wedding dress – tres chic!

Monique’s designs have always captured the essence of sophisticated luxury, her collections always burst with femininity and allure. And with this collection of form-accentuating gowns, creating a sheer volume with lace and tulle, the designer has achieved her ambition of crafting a “dream-like” collection.

Monique’s intricate lace work and detailing never fails to amaze us

Midi wedding dress (left) is popular now for Spring wedding

She had successfully created most of her designs, fantasy-like, light feeling — like fairies floating in the room. You can see from the featured photos (don’t you just LOVE them!), these dresses have a lot of intricate detail, whether it’s the draping or the use of lace or the overlays.

Don’t forget to look at Monique’s latest footwear collection (first ever!), they are stunningly gorgeous and very inspiring. If you are looking for a special couture dress that exudes timeless grace, get in touch with us at diva@diva-darling.com

Walk down the aisle in fine style!
Hugs and love xoxo

Say hello to ‘Medela’

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Lately, we have introduced gradually our Personal Shopper service for all mothers and mums out there for their little ones as we have received great amount of requests to purchase baby items. As we are preparing for our ‘little one’s’ arrival, we are more than happier to help the mums-to-be, mothers and mommies and now you can get our help to shop for specific items – say baby clothings or strollers? (also open to all baby accessories i.e bottles, breast pumps, etc)

Medela Swing Electric Breast Pump with Calma

Medela cooler bag with 4 storage bottles included

We have an interesting top selling mom-recommended accessories to highlight this week, say hello to MEDELA Swing Electric Breast Pump with Calma. Medela is the brand of breast pump used in hospitals across the UK and recommended by lactation consultants and midwives all over the world.

The Medela Swing breast pump is so quick and time saving, you pump a great deal of milk in half the time that you would with most other pumps. It’s super comfortable with different sized nipple shields so you get a perfect fit, which leads to perfect expressing and healthy nipples!

Special promo Medela package for active & working mother

The comfortable SoftFit breastshield creates a massaging effect while you pump and let you create more milk in less time with 2-Phase Expression technology. Don’t worry mommies, all elements of the pump that come into contact with breast milk are BPA free.

We love that it is so compact, small and light, never thought we would see the day that a breast pump could be so tiny, literally fits in your handbag! Don’t think that by being so small and compact that Medela has compromised on any features, it still has a great range of vacuum levels and settings and of course the Medela 2-Phase Expression Technology (based on the natural sucking rhythm of the baby, short, stimulating patterns are followed by longer ones, ensuring optimal milk flow & faster let-down) that pumps breast milk quickly and efficiently.

For this month entry, we are offering special Medela promotion package to our readers (while stocks last) and the package includes;

- Stylish designed Medela Citystyle breastpump bag for active & working mother
- Medela Swing electric breastpump with CALMA
- 1 cooler bag & cooling element
- 4 breast milk bottles 150ml
- 4 lids & discs

For more info on Medela promotion package, contact us at diva@diva-darling.com

Have a nice week everyone!

April 2013 – Stylist Picks

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Spring seems to be far away this year (brrr..still freezing!), the sun just rose somewhere behind the curtain of snow, but there’s nothing piercing or warm about its rays. It doesn’t stop us to be fashionable in our thick coats & boots!

We have come up with various pieces to be different in this season and still wear your comfy coats and leggings. Being able to put together a look for ourselves that we like and that makes us feel confident and terrific is essential.

Rocking this season’s hottest hues is an excellent way to stay on trend without breaking the bank. We fall in love with this hue of citron yellow. This colour is definite way to beat those winter blues! Citron yellow is just on the verge of being fluorescent, which is why we love it — this shade is b-o-l-d. Adding a citron yellow piece to your wardrobe is sure to brighten up your whole look and, as a bonus, will instantly make your skin look more tan — no fake-baking required!

We are lusting in kelly green too ever since we saw many fashionistas donning their beautiful outfits all around the season. This bright green shade is definitely a head-turner and we can’t wait to wear kelly green sundresses and sandals throughout spring and summer.

Embracing the refreshing colours and modern simple lines offer a well put-together outfit that you can wear almost anywhere. Layer your look with a crisp, yet comfortable button-down, a ruffled skirt for texture and a structured trench coat to stay toasty and fashionable. Don’t forget to cover your feet with simple girly boots! Nothing is worse than having a warm outfit and cold toes — what’s your style? Enjoy your stylist picks for this month and get more information from us at diva@diva-darling.com.

April 2013 Stylist Picks –1

Feminine drape is always on trend and this dress can be worn to a variety of occasions. A wardrobe must have! Gorgeous long sleeve fluid jersey dress with draped skirt and it comes with nude and black colours as well.

Colours: Teal, Nude Cream and Black

Material: 100% Viscose

Sizes: UK6 – UK16

April 2013 Stylist Picks –2

Stylish Portofino jumpsuit in a blue-toned shade of grey is a round neck, short-sleeved all-in-one. This fluid style crafted from crepe-feel fabric is three-quarter length with open, pleated trousers. It fastens to the back with flat silver buttons and a concealed zip and has a v-shaped waistband and side pockets.

Colour: Blue-Grey

Material: 100% Viscose & 100% Polyester lining

Sizes: UK10 – UK16

April 2013 Stylist Picks –3

A stylish leather top in an of-the-moment peplum style, with capped sleeves, an exposed metal zip fastening and a super-slim waist. Perfect for adding a touch of drama to day-to-evening looks.

Colour: Blue

Material: 100% Leather

Sizes: UK10 – UK16

April 2013 Stylist Picks –4

An unbeatable cut and fit which we've honed over the years, it's no wonder this dress has gained an army of celebrity fans from Beyonce to Elizabeth Hurley. Its magic lies in the balance between the plunging V neck and elegantly gathered waist which skims the hips.

Colour: Violet

Material: 100% Silk

Sizes: UK6 – UK16

April 2013 Stylist Picks –5

Look long and lovely in this chiffon maxi skirt with pleats, made from an easy care fabric and it fits for all season with gorgeous pastel colours. The soft pleats detailing is the key trend for looking for casual and trendy fashionista!

Colours: Mint and Peach

Material: Chiffon (Polyester lining)

Sizes: UK6 – UK16

April 2013 Stylist Picks –6

This silk dress is a fabulous day dress for this season, hanging tastefully to the knee and lined, the dress is decorated with a bright zigzag pattern that is sure to attract admiration. Wear it with court heels for a sophisticated and classic look.

Colour: Abstract

Material: 100% silk (with lining)

Sizes: UK8 – UK18

April 2013 Stylist Picks –7

The peplum is a trend that refuses to go away, as it remains key this season. This pencil dress was created using Italian knowledge and experience and the subtle side peplum details are ideal for making a super-charged statement.

Colour: Blue

Material: 96% cotton & 4% elastane

Sizes: UK6 – UK16

April 2013 Stylist Picks –8

Gorgeous long-sleeved shirt in bright tangerine peach, crafted from crepe-feel fabric and this beautiful shirt has a concealed button front placket embellished with a frill, a back yoke with centre pleat and two-button cuffs with mini pleating. LOVE the centre pleat!

Colour: Tangerine Peach

Material: Viscose & Cotton

Sizes: UK4 – UK16

April 2013 Stylist Picks –9

This shift dress is a versatile piece which can easily be dressed up with a pair of heels and jewellery or worn alone for a more relaxed office look. Wear with a tailored jacket for a smart sophisticated look.

Colour: Teal

Material: 29% Polyester,71% Triacetate

Sizes: UK6 – UK16

April 2013 Stylist Picks –10

Embrace your femininity in this classic Issa shape which enhances cleavage, your waist and delicate wrists. The silk jersey lends itself wonderfully to such languid, effortless designs as it never crushes and ensures you’re the picture of elegance all night.

Colour: Multi

Material: 100% Silk

Sizes: UK8 & UK10

Oh la la Lilac Birkenstock

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Birkenstock ‘Gizeh’ is back again, now in luscious Lilac patent design and now everyone can express their fashion sensibility with more adventurous and comfy sandals. We have a lot of Birkenstock fans and most of them love the massive wiggle room in the heel area as it is in the toe box for that far more comfort and ease for your feet.

Thank you to our lovely client for using our Personal Shopper service, we love this colour!

For those who are not familiar with Birkenstock sandals, they provide appropriate support, ease and comfort to total human body as they are built from a combination of cork and leather. The Gizeh has a classy design and style along with straps that have adjustable buckles to match different fitting desires. We love the glossy finish on the straps that helps make the wearer's toes glimpse stunning.

Every part of these shoes are able to be replaced if needed over time, making them last even longer.

We love the glossy finish on the straps that helps make the wearer's toes glimpse stunning.

Made in Germany, Birkenstock shoes, sandals and clogs are constructed with quality craftsmanship. Their contoured shape of the insole, shock absorbing soles, the fine leather and non-leather tops and quality buckle create a shoe that will provide many years of comfortable wear.

Lovely beach colours for this spring & summer!

They are available in two different widths to fit the needs of all people. The latex and cork are molded precisely to create the most ecological home for your feet when shoes are needed. Ok folks, give yourself a treat (it’s also a perfect gift for your spouse) and optimum foot bliss without even going out from your house.

More floral selection too, isn’t it lovely?

And these are definitely the cutest for my baby!

Get in touch with us, if you want us to help you purchase Birkenstock sandals exclusively on our Personal Shopper service (open to individual, retailers and blog shop owners) please contact diva@diva-darling.com.

What’s new for SS13?

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Hello gorgeous, we have had our head down working on a new wedding project, plus BIG apologies for missing quite a few entries lately. We had so much travelling, coping with pregnancy sickness and major maintenance in our system (which was completely wiped out recently, hence the lapse – many thanks to hubby for helping me restoring what is left). All is good now!

We will be working with our new clients in the US and UK this year for their wedding dresses and good news, we have new Spring/Summer 2013 that we are going to cover in this entry. Stay tuned folks!

Dior dramatic tiered evening dress, va-va-voom!

As we all know, it's beyond doubt that styles change, and so do clothing and accessories. Whenever fashion and trends change we find ourselves in the situation of not knowing what to wear without spending all our funds for a whole new wardrobe.

Selecting an evening dress can really be difficult and complicated task and it always depends on the type of occasion you want to wear it on. Evening dresses make the evening very special, especially for the parties starting from twilight to the time no one is actually sure about. Your dress can define your personality and your creativity.

Amy Adams in her Oscar de la Renta light blue dress & pixie hair Cherlize Theron definitely looks amazing with Christian Dior couture structural evening dress

The famous Jennifer Lawrence with a stylish red carpet style – voluminous Dior couture dress

Often times, you would find yourself loving different designs and styles that will not necessarily be suitable for you. Everyone is different and requires individual and personalised advice on how to dress right. It is important to follow your ‘body line’ when choosing your evening dress (goes the same to wedding dress!) and ultimately the goal is, to create balance and harmony in your overall physical appearance. Once you know which body shape you are, you will know which evening dress lines and shapes work best for you.

Jessica Alba never fails to amaze us, her beautiful pink-coral mermaid silhouette from Oscar de la Renta (pay attention to the $5.8 million worth of Harry Winston necklace)

Enjoy the new SS 2013 evening dresses collection! You can order them in standard UK sizes or made according to your size. We are happy to help you, if you want to add more styles or completely change the whole dress design that best suits you! Contact us at diva@diva-darling.com for more info.

Hugs xoxo

Eve1 – 2013

The world is going full-out crazy pants over Duchess Catherine's teal sheer back dress, and now we have it all in different colours. Adorned with the right accessories your evening dress can be best from all others.

Sizes: UK6-UK20

Material: *95% Terylene and 5% Elastane