Fast forward 70 years to 2010 in the same Waldorf suite.  Another young woman awakes, removes her silk eye mask from her eyes, and lets in the sun on a beautiful June morning.  The sheets are just as soft and the atmosphere just as timeless although the nightgown is traded for a cami and shortie and her strapless gown is all silk.

While much has changed on Park Avenue, the essence and classic style of the 1930s remains in walls and halls of the Waldorf.  It is no wonder that it was the perfect setting for the showing of the Ari Dein Collection including, Ari Dein in White, an absolutely exquisite bridal collection!

We introduced Ari Dein to you back in March and have been impressed with the collection ever since.  The classic, Art Deco styling is reminiscent of another era, yet also contemporary for today’s woman.

Like the pieces in the Fall/Winter collection, each elegant, ivory Bridal piece is hand-cut and sewn in Manhattan’s garment district, made of 100% silk, and finished with lion face buttons.  Whatever your style, there is something perfect for every facet of the wedding from waking up on the morning of and primping before the walk down the aisle to the wedding night and the subsequent honeymoon!  Choose from an opulent, showstopper of a long gown (with a back that will drive him wild), a flirty cami and short, or decadent chemise in silk charmeuse.  A cami and short are also available in silk chiffon dobby dot.  A vintage bride could pull off the silk high waisted bloomer for sure!  Complement any of the looks with the long robe in silk chiffon or the demi robe in silk chiffon dobby dot.  Pure elegance!

Whatever type of Ari Dein bride you are, there is something for you.  Ari Dein in White is currently available at AriDein.com.  For your bridesmaids who want something with a touch of color, also check out Faire Frou Frou in Los Angeles and Journelle in New York and Miami.

And just because Valentine’s Day has come and gone doesn’t mean you can’t partake.  Make any day a holiday when you slip into one of these numbers because they are definitely meant to be enjoyed the whole year through.  And with wedding season just around the corner, any of these luxurious pieces would be perfect for the bride-to-be in your life.

And speaking of weddings.  A bride-to-be can easily choose any item from the collection and add it to her wish list which connects with the wonderful wish list site, Wishpot (previously mentioned on TLP), which will allow her friends and family members to know just what she wants to take away on her honeymoon!  Don’t let the brides have all the fun either single ladies!  Go ahead and add a robe or babydoll to your wish list for your birthday or just because.

Ready to shop?  Don’t forget to include the special discount code exclusively for TLP readers!  Now through February 28th, enter TLPlovesBTS for 20% off your order of all Specimens of Seduction merchandise.

Need to purchase after the 28th?  Be sure to sign up for the email list, Fan on Facebook, and Follow on Twitter.  Each of those social networking features will get special discounts so keep your eye on your inbox, news feed, and tweets!

Happy shopping!

To celebrate this new collection, Agent Provocateur is opening up select boutiques for you to host a bridal shower! The bridal showers ensure your party exclusive use of the store between 6:00-8:00pm, where you will enjoy complimentary champagne and canapés, a special gift with purchase for all the guests, and a decadently naughty goody bag for the bride. Visit the Agent Provocateur website to learn more.

Bridal underpinnings can be a daunting task for many women because it is outside of their realm of knowledge of lingerie. Generally, we know the size we should wear and what style is more appropriate for our bodies, taste and outfit. For instance, the padded plunge bra has been warmly welcomed with the popularity of low cut tops.

When buying lingerie for the wedding day, the bride needs to take the dress into account. There are different necklines or strapless dresses or low back styles that come into the picture. The bra options can seem overwhelming to some brides. Here is a breakdown of bra options for different dress styles.

Bustiers work well for strapless, low back dresses. A bustier is a one-piece garment that uses flexible boning to give a desired shape. Its length varies, going from the bust to anywhere between the rib cage and the hips. A bustier is an ideal option for low back dresses as well as for full bust women. The boning and structure offer the much needed support. There are two popular styles of bustiers, a seamless version and non-seamless.

Felina’s Essentials Bustier is wildly popular seamless, smoothing bustier. The essentials bustier is such a “go to” garment that giant wedding gown store David’s Bridal brought the garment into stores for resale. Sizing is from a 32A thru 42D, but next season Felina will be offering DD cup sizes.

Goddess, renowned for their commitment to providing bras and bustiers for the fuller figured, has some great options with bustiers. The Smooth Merry Widow and the Lace Bustier both provide support, are strapless and have a low back. The Merry widow, which is longer hitting at the hit, has detachable garters and is available in white and ivory. Sizes available 32DD to 48DDD. The Lace Bustier will come in handy long after your wedding day, with strapless dresses and flirtatious tops. Size range here is a little better with 34D thru 48FF.

Good Strapless Bras can help make you feel secure in strapless gown. Have you seen the blooper of the bride throwing her bouquet up and exposing entire chest? Well with the right bra, that won’t happen to you because it will move with you. There are many options out there, but some of the features you should look for in a strapless dress are a silicone lining around the top and bottom of the band. Once again, Felina’s Hint of Skin is great staple that will prove useful not just on your wedding day. For Fuller Busts you can’t go wrong with a Goddess Strapless because they offer secure support.

Convertible Bras have straps that are detachable in the front and the back of the band of the bra. The strap itself is also adjustable so that it can accommodate the style that is needed. Convertible bras are perfect for dresses with a halter neckline or dresses that have an asymmetric sleeve.

Some dresses are just too tricky to try and work with a conventional bra. That is where the innovative bra accessories become very useful. First, I have to tell you about Fashion Forms Low Back Strap. This is a band that connects to the hooks on your favorite bra and then you wrap the band around your waist. It makes your bra into a low back bra. You may be able to use this with a convertible bra and really customize your bra to work with your dress.

Next, there are the adhesive bras from Fashion Forms which offer support but are completely backless. I hear all kinds of feedback both positive and negative. Personally, I like them and I think they work great. My first time using them was as a bridesmaid and I danced all night and they stayed put. Here is how they work, there is a bra cup and the inside has adhesive on it. You take the cup and place it on your breast and you are literally stuck in place. There are several variations, the NuBra Featherlite, NuBras Divine Body, Extreme Silicone Adhesive bras, Silicone Cleavage clasp bra. Many of these variations are reusable (like for cute tops on your honeymoon).

There are also clear bra straps that you can attach to your bra. While they are clear, they will leave an indent in the skin. I think these would work best as the strap used for a halter, it is discreet while being covered. Lingerie tape has long been a fashion secret for the famous. It is double sided tape that has so many uses, from fixing a hem to keeping a flimsy dress in place.

Now that we have the support part of the underpinnings taken care of, lets discuss some of the fun stuff. Garters are a tradition and a fun place to put your “something blue”. If you are going to have the garter toss, remember that you use a “dummy” garter to toss and you save the garter as a keepsake. So that means you need to buy 2. GigisCloset.com has a number of beautiful garters that are definitely keepers. This is the Rigby & Peller Opulence garter that is available in Diamond (white) and Pearl (Ivory), included is a keepsake pouch.

Kristina Haas – Gigi’s Closet
Kristina Haas is co-owner of GigisCloset.com, an online lingerie boutique specializing in fashion lingerie. Armed with a passion for beautiful intimates and a desire to share it with the world, Gigi’s Closet captured the boutique feel to be enjoyed by all on the internet.

Read all posts by Kristina Haas right here!

BrierAnim was formed in late 2007 after its founders, Anne Brierley and Mercy Anim, discovered that their talent for Fashion, Design and Dress Making was becoming ever increasingly popular. Starting from their home office near Leighton Buzzard, they first provided a service to friends and family. Now, BrierAnim provide a service all over the UK.

This partnership looks to have been formed at De Montfort. The ladies behind the label have focused on everything bridal including gowns, bridesmaid gowns, corsetry, lingerie, and special occasion wear (aka Honeymoon).

BrierAnim strives to deliver the best in high-quality, reasonably-priced Wedding Fashion, using the very best skills and materials, we’ll provide you with a finished product that will ensure a truly magical day.

Although they mostly specialize in bespoke services, BrierAnim provides some photographs of their work. It is unlikely you will find a plain, white dress as they have recently focused on “East meets West and North meets South. Wedding Dress Design for a Multi-Cultural World”.

Dresses:

BrierAnim provides these guidelines for pricing.

• The average cost of a Bridal gown including fitting, pattern cutting production and basic design sketch is around £1500.
• The price can rise above this depending on the complexity of the dress, the fabric used, the amount of beading and embroidery detail and if the client desires a full design service which would include more detailed design illustrations with fabric swatches.
• Adult Bridesmaid Outfits start at around £250 and children from around £150, again depending on fabric choice and design complexity.
• Special occasion wear, prom dresses and made to measure outfits start at around £250.

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