Fashion News

Best Dressed at The Oscars

monika — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:25:11 +0000

Wow, what a fabulous night at the Oscars! The Blush ladies and myself had a lovely evening at one of the best Oscar parties in Vancouver- The Oscars at Cinema! We got all "Blush-ed" up, enjoyed the company of Vancouver's best dressed and delicious food... Oh! and The Academy Awards of course! There was a lot of "Ooo's", "Awwwe's", "What what she thinking?" and "Didn't Nicole Kidman already wear that??". Over all, we had an amazing time drooling over the stunning gowns on the red carpet!

After many hours of deciding, I've finally come up with my "Best Dressed" last night! Who's your favourite?

1. Milla Javovich in Elie Saab
2. Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton
3. Camron Diaz in Gucci Premiere
4. Stacy Keibler in Marchesa
5. Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji
6. Kristen Wiig in J Mendel
7. Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli
8. Jessica Chastain in Alexandra MxQueen
9. Gweneth Paltrow in Tom Ford

I had such a fun time co-hosting last nights event with The Donnely Group and the ladies from Booje Media! Hope to see you all there next year!

Photos Taken from People.com

Engage at the Vancouver Club

bart — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:53:49 +0000

Engage 2012: A Bridal Show at The Vancouver Club from The Vancouver Club on Vimeo.

2012 Grad Dress Trends

andrea — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:34:25 +0000

Youthink Magazine recently profiled the top trends for grad dresses the 2012 graduation classes.

Blush was happy to share some of the gowns currently in store that mimicked the celebrity inspired the Top 5 Hot Grad Trends for 2012.

"With only months left till graduation, the scramble to find the perfect dress has begun. This year, vintage Hollywood glamour as well as style stars like Kate Middleton and Taylor Swift have inspired soft, feminine styles. But there is no shortage of options for any girl this year, whether daring or conservative. With some insight from the experts at Blush Bridal and Special Occasions in West Vancouver, Youthink brings you the hottest fashion trends for the grads of 2012."

Read the full article at Youthink.ca

Oscars' Best Dressed!

ashley — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:29:41 +0000

Fashion’s biggest night is coming up this Sunday, February 26^th, as celebrities hit the red carpet for the 84^th Annual Academy Awards. This is the night where our fashion fantasies come alive (or, in some cases, go terribly awry)! Maybe it’s because we spend so much time with the classic whites and ivories of bridal, but come Oscar night we’re can’t wait for the rainbow of colours that always grace the red carpet. As we wait and wonder just who will wear what, we look back at some of the most memorable and iconic Oscar gowns of the past twenty years. Stand-out faves in every color include: Halle Berry's iconic Elie Saab burgandy gown (2002), Michelle Williams’ marigold draped and pleated gown by Vera Wang (2006), Nicole Kidman’s haute couture (and wildly controversial) chartreuse John Galliano gown (1997), Charlize Theron’s pale blue ruffle ball gown by Christian Dior (2005), Gwyneth Paltrow’s simple and classic pink ball gown by Ralph Lauren (1998), Mila Kunis’ dreamy lace tiered lavender gown by Elie Saab (2011), Marion Cotillard’s scaly white mermaid gown by Jean Paul Gaultier (2000), Renee Zelwegger’s white old-Hollywood gown by Carolina Herrera (2004), and Julia Roberts’ black and white vintage Valentino gown (2001).

Blush Bride- Wendy

monika — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:53:39 +0000

By: Monika Hibbs of The Doctor's Closet

Today's Blush Bride is beautiful Wendy. Wearing a striking Priscilla of Boston Gown on her wedding day! The silk duchess satin draped trumpet gown was perfect for a warm summer wedding! My absolute favourite part of this dress are the glamorous thick jewelled straps and the feminine sweetheart neckline! Absolutely stunning!

Wedding Date: August 28th 2010.

Gown: Priscilla of Boston 4413
Photographer: Melia Sorenson

Blush Bridal Annual Sample Sale

bart — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:24:49 +0000

EARLY BIRD DRAW

Like us at facebook.com/blush-bridal-special-occasions to enter the contest.

Six lucky brides will win early entry at 9am Saturday February 25th.
Winners will be contacted Friday February 24th.

Friday Favourites: A Contemporary Classic

ashley — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:18:56 +0000

Ella by Amsale

Brittany is the bridal manager at Blush and she believes one can never go wrong with a natural waist ball gown. Staying true to this belief, her current favourite is ‘Ella’ from Amsale’s Blue Label collection. ‘Ella’ is a natural waist ball gown featuring an Alencon lace bodice and satin ball gown skirt. Brittany enjoys the contrast between the two fabrics, and likes how the blush undertones add a vintage and feminine feel to an otherwise contemporary design. Going back to the natural waistline, Brittany loves the way the soft grosgrain ribbon shows off (and creates) a teeny-tiny waist! And her all-time favourite feature? POCKETS!! Sigh… What more could a girl want?

Price: approximately $5200

Romona Keveza Trunk Show: February 18-19th

ashley — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:18:14 +0000

It's that very special time again- Blush is hosting a Romona Keveza bridal trunk show this weekend, February 18th-19th! Showcasing some of their most spectacular gowns, as well styles hot off the runway for Fall 2012, the event will feature gowns from both Romona's Couture and Legends collections. For the upcoming season, the Couture collection focuses on keeping things fresh and modern and undeniably beautiful. Artisans were brought in to help create fabrics and thus one-of-a-kind, heirloom pieces. The fabrics and gowns in this collection truly celebrate a very feminine woman!

The Fall 2012 Legends collection is one of the most beautiful we've seen this year- from any designer! Gowns in this collection offer a fresh take on timeless and enduring styles. Transitioning from the formal regaulity of Romona's Spring 2012 "Royal" collection, Legends gowns for the new season fall into the realm of "effortless elegance". The collection celebrates real brides, everywhere!

To make an appointment for this event, please phone the bridal salon to speak with one of our consultants: 604.925.3218

Calling all Bridesmaids...

andrea — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:56:06 +0000

Come and join the Blush team this evening at the Hollyburn Bridal Party. The boutique wedding event for brides-to-be and their "entourages".

The Blush booth will showcase examples of Bridesmaid and Mother of the Bride looks as well you have the opportunity to enter the coveted Blush basket!

RSVP required. RSVP at bridalparty@hollyburn.org

7-9pm in the Dining Room

Watch the Theia Fall 2012 Runway Show Live

andrea — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:21:33 +0000

Watch the amazing Fall 2012 Theia Collection live from the front row at 12pm PST on Feb 15. All you have to do is click here.