tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:22:44 +0000wedding dressOscar De La Rentabride expocatwalkdressesengagement ringlacethemes1940s1960sCulture ShockGlamourGolden GlobesGwendolynneHollywoodMonique LhuillierRichard NylonSlim lineVera WangWeddingaccessoriesbaccini and hillbeadingbridemaidscocktail wedding dresscolourcoloursdecorativedestination weddingsdetailsfacinatorsfashion editorgoldgossipgovernmenthairpiecesheadbandsheadpiecesjewellerykaren willis holmeskevin ruddmariana hardwickmira miramoneymother of the bridemumsproposalsrecyclingshoppingslevesspringstimulus packagesummer fashionsummer weddingstiarastrainstrimmingstv inspireduniqueveilsvintagewedding ringBride's fashion editor, Kirstie Arminger-Grant shares her take on all things bridal fashion from wedding dresses to unique locations, trends and must have's.http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)Blogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-3677867009477892591Tue, 12 Oct 2010 03:25:00 +00002010-10-12T14:25:09.336+11:00Can't resist sharing this link: Gallery of Past Frocks&nbsp; It really took my eye today! It's so fascinating to trace the evolution of the wedding dress.. and it continues to evolve of course. Where once it was all chaste (high neck!) and overtly feminine, these days despite the return to a bit of a vintage influence, gowns are so red carpet and glamorous. Brides are pretty&nbsp; keen to look http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/10/aussie-wedding-style-through-years.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-7532093579271994753Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:35:00 +00002010-09-28T10:35:39.204+10:00 Our magazine team is still so excited about our re-launch issue with it's fabulous new look and equally excited about the new look&nbsp;bride.com.au. If you are on the hunt for your frock, the best part of our re-vamped website is the gown gallery. Check it out! We have tried to make it easy for you gals on the hunt for the perfect dress by dividing up the various styles.&nbsp; Most of you who http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/09/gorgeous-gowns.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-7219385046980964286Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:29:00 +00002010-08-24T10:29:28.177+10:00Once again the Bride fashion team have been hard at work creating the most beautiful fashion pages for our summer 2010 issue. It's been a while since my last post but there are very exciting reasons for this neglect. Soon readers you will get to enjoy and experience a whole new look Bride magazine, websites and blogs - all devoted to really helping you with this super fun and meaningful time in http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/08/exciting-news-bride-re-launch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-6777198932074419535Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:18:00 +00002010-07-07T10:18:53.226+10:00 So you’re about to be a bride and you’re searching for or maybe you just found your wedding dress? Your appreciation for couture or just plain gorgeous frocks should be heightened!!!So if you live in Brisbane (wish I did!) you are lucky enough to be able to go and view some of the most exquisite couture creations ever made at the Qld Gallery of Modern Art.&nbsp; The incredible gowns are http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/07/is-couture-fashion-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-950117824335261111Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:11:00 +00002010-06-29T16:11:32.367+10:00 &nbsp; After our huge weekend at our very own Melbourne Bride Magazine Wedding Expo, the Bride team is&nbsp; getting back to working on our exciting Spring issue.&nbsp; After that fantastic film about US Vogue "The September Issue" we all delight in that title! If only there was a film crew following us around! Anyway Bride's September issue is the very special annual "real life wedding specialhttp://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/06/september-issue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-5987865653870141060Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:16:00 +00002010-06-21T09:16:40.844+10:00 Well our Expo is over for another year and according to visitors and exhibitors it was one of our best shows! The Bride team are exhausted but very happy with such a successful event! I was particularly proud of our amazing local designers and their simply gorgeous creations that we saw on our catwalk during the runway shows. Thanks to all of them and our incredible team - especially Olga our http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/06/expos-bridal-fashion-highlights.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-252012311018061025Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:55:00 +00002010-06-20T07:55:14.036+10:00Had to share with you some of the highlights of our runway shows yesterday!! We had gasps from the audience at some of our stunning couture gowns from Mathieu Salem, Anna Campbell, Izaro, Dimitria, JASONGRECH White, Annette Of Melbourne &amp; Mariana Hardwick. Also on the catwalk such pretty bridesmaid dresses from Nicolangela, twobirds bridesmaids and Baccini &amp; Hill in beautiful colours and http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/06/hot-bridesmaids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-7336827909952620448Thu, 17 Jun 2010 03:06:00 +00002010-06-17T13:06:52.466+10:00&nbsp;&nbsp; Organising your wedding can be exciting, challenging, possibly a bit stressful and we all want to avoid becoming an obsessive "bridezilla"! We also don't want to lose sight of what the wedding is all about. I know the event itself with all those little stylish details that make it special, the wedding dress search (a huge issue for a fashion editor like me!), the flowers, the music, http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/06/all-about-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-8063496150461384971Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:40:00 +00002010-06-14T22:40:32.243+10:00 Excitement grows and the whole Bride team is flat out! It's only days until our annual Melbourne Bride Wedding Expo weekend. As always our runway shows promise to be exceptional! There will be so much inspiration for brides no matter what style they're after. There are incredible local designers showcased on the catwalk. See pic at left: here's me hanging out with the very talented 2, Harry &http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/06/designer-fashion-runway-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-7783215222856341159Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:07:00 +00002010-06-10T13:07:02.862+10:00 I have definitely been a fan of the "less is more" style and I have seen many brides in recent times wearing&nbsp; the very simple and understated gown. However there does seem to be a resurgence of a touch of opulence! This could be expressed in the accessories alone and there are some really stunning jewels, headpieces and veils that can add that little touch of something special to your look.http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/06/vintage-accessorising.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-2596186402429870242Fri, 21 May 2010 00:15:00 +00002010-05-21T10:15:39.014+10:00 Hectic times! I have been planning and shooting our fashion pages right now - in fact we're right in the middle of our Spring issue's production. Whenever we embark on creative ideas for fashion shoots the team here love looking at all the real weddings that are submitted to us all the time. I must say I am seeing some really gorgeous simple frocks! Especially the short ones. Even though I've http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/05/simply-beautiful.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-5758316603997176280Fri, 07 May 2010 05:58:00 +00002010-05-07T15:58:57.433+10:00Apologies girls, we are a bit late with our Logies de-brief! It’s nearly a week – how did that happen?!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Well –&nbsp; I know it’s not Hollywood but there are great advantages to frock watching at our local awards ceremonies. The biggest advantage for all you brides is that if you like a gown on the red carpet&nbsp; at The Logies – chances are you can give the&nbsp; designer a http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/05/logies-frocks-for-brides.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-871942879248383173Wed, 05 May 2010 13:08:00 +00002010-05-06T11:23:34.982+10:00It's certainly true that a real deal diamond has a magical effect on a girl! I haven't wanted to brag but after a recent exciting visit to NY - (the big apple!) - for my 15 wedding anniversary, I was lucky enough to have a thrilling visit to the original Tiffanys on 5th Avenue. As you can see from the iphone pic (left) at the point of purchase I am definitely awestruck and in a state of bliss. http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/05/diamonds-girls-best-friend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-2023481434760172705Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:54:00 +00002010-03-29T10:54:37.832+11:00I have to admit to feeling shocked that anyone would actually buy a wedding dress online. I understand that there are all these super fashion savvy gals who trawl through e-bay and find the most amazing designer pieces. Cute Chanel skirts, Chloe frocks, boots from Christian Louboutin. I have friends who have found all of that online and it seems to work out brilliantly. But your wedding dress??&http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/03/wedding-gowns-online.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-6373791160447339458Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:28:00 +00002010-03-19T11:13:30.835+11:00&nbsp;(pictured shoe from Cinderella Bella called "Scarlet") For some the humble shoe is an after thought. A thought that takes place after the wedding gown choice. It's that gown you have to match so shoe spotting is a bit of a waste of time until you know about the rest.&nbsp; Following that huge decision about the dress, suddenly you can get shoe panic. You don't know where to turn and what http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/03/wedding-shoes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-7289783222394326401Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:51:00 +00002010-03-12T11:51:54.498+11:00I have just finished a really busy time on Bride's fashion shoots for the June issue of the magazine. I love the opportunity to see what our talented local gown designers have created.&nbsp; As usual there were some fabulous shapes, details and luxurious fabrics for us all to drool over.&nbsp; Brides these days are just so lucky as there is so much choice - everything from fussy frills to divine http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/03/designer-gowns.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-3076525026620900789Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:57:00 +00002010-02-04T16:57:08.300+11:00It's amazing how current fashion will influence bridal accessories. Particularly what you wear on your head! In my time on Bride magazine I have witnessed the almost medieval crown look that emerged in the early 90's, little sparkly tiaras galore giving way to fascinators with netting reminiscent of the 1940's, feathers, lacy headbands, Juliet caps (wherefore art though Romeo?) and intricate http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/02/latest-in-hot-headwear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-163815832721756636Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:40:00 +00002010-01-27T12:45:05.828+11:00Talk about divine decadence! I wish I had been front row at Paris fashion week yesterday when Christian Dior's John Galliano showed some wickedly over the top glamorous gowns. (see below&nbsp; - not the ones with his horse riding theme but the others!) So theatrical and in terms of the glorious shapes, fabrics and flouncy details not out of the question for a bride. Yes I know we may not have ahttp://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/01/paris-fashion-week-2010-brides-with-hot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-1918277487258905441Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:32:00 +00002010-01-21T15:32:10.316+11:00I just love the Golden Globes! It's the first major Hollywood event for the year featuring a generous amount of couture gowns and fab up-do hairstyles guaranteed to inspire contemporary brides. Let's face it the wedding has become one's red-carpet moment now that our lives are bereft of balls, formal parties and dressing for the opera. It must have been fun in the old days having all those frock http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2010/01/divine-star-inspirations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-8965579602854011122Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:21:00 +00002009-12-17T10:36:04.922+11:00 <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Times New Roman"; panose-1:0 2 2 6 3 5 4 5 2 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:50331648 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2009/12/summer-bliss-island-haven.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-2678366768677870747Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:12:00 +00002009-11-18T16:12:47.318+11:00I keep hearing that the ‘80s are back in fashion but lets just pray that bridal gowns featuring the huge puff sleeves (think Princess Di), mad headbands &amp; massive tulle bows in the hair don’t come back too!! The ‘80 was bad because there was just too much going on – and everything got way too super-sized! Sleeves, shoulder pads, giant earrings – excess was in. So warning - whatever is http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2009/11/keep-it-simple.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-8428592976506109015Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:48:00 +00002009-10-01T12:35:48.934+10:00 Spring is traditionally the most romantic wedding season. Flowers bloom, grass is green! So many people love a garden wedding and prefer it to look lush not parched plus the sweet smells of the spring flowers only add to the atmosphere. The Aussie Spring 2009 has so far been a bit testing – red dust storms in NSW (that would turn your white dress rusty!), wild blustery, winds! (http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2009/10/fragrant-spring-air-spring-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-1318537133930107657Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:46:00 +00002009-09-03T16:01:54.162+10:00Destination weddings are a great idea – not just for those who want to elope!! Your friends can use it as an excellent excuse for a holiday so they will come if invited and as I have said before what a beautiful set of wedding images you get to keep for all time if you tie the knot somewhere exquisite!And look here we are - me and my expert bride team - at an exclusive tropical location creatinghttp://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2009/09/tropical-delights.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-1692982123548355730Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:57:00 +00002009-07-30T11:04:33.150+10:00It’s nearly 15 years since my wedding and I have taken the extraordinary step of preserving the gown now!It’s extraordinary because I have been outrageously slack and had this gorgeous couture gown – the most expensive and stunning outfit I ever owned – just hanging there in the back of the closet in it’s broken garment bag. (zip broke!).I finally felt really bad about this state of affairs. How http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2009/07/wedding-gown-preserve-it-or-trash-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4605314619809146623.post-3628878858943847097Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:23:00 +00002009-07-21T12:36:08.684+10:00recyclingwedding dressSometimes I lie in bed and worry about the planet.Is this just me?There’s so much waste in the world. I even feel guilty lately about my wardrobe - it’s always expanding! (no self control), even though I actually don’t need anything. How bad I am at recycling!The recycled vintage fashion movement actually really attracts me. I love the look of fabulous old pieces. If they are really good http://bride-purecouture.blogspot.com/2009/07/eco-couture.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kirstie)1