2011-02-16 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Celebrity Trends: Breaking White Rules

TAGS: CELEBRITY WEDDING TRENDS, SHOES

The custom of wearing white on your wedding day has long lost its original meaning, so maybe you won’t feel so bad breaking tradition (a little) and sport a different color on your feet?


For many of you, your wedding shoes may never make an appearance on your big day. Many styles of wedding dresses will suitably cover the shoes on your feet - an even better reason to break this wedding-white rule. Whether they’re seen or not seen, your shoes can bring your wedding dress to life and put a knowing smile on your face.


Jenn Platform Shoes


Left: Pronovias Grecia - $1650, Center: Jennifer Lawrence in Prabal Gurung gown, contrasting Miu Miu heels, and Lorraine Schwartz jewels. Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage.com - January 29, 2011, Right: Maggie Sottero Fredericka - $400



Black Platform Shoes with Asymmetry:
Get inspired by Jennifer Lawrence making a stark statement in black platform sandals by Miu Miu. This Maggie Sottero Fredericka and Pronovias Grecia wedding dress ...

2011-03-24 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Celebrity Trends: Style Tips from Kate Middleton for your Wedding Day!

TAGS: CELEBRITY WEDDING TRENDS, KATE MIDDLETON, ROYAL WEDDING, DEB SONG

With the world watching her every move and fashion editors clamoring to release the big news on the wedding dress designer of choice, we can feel confident that Kate Middleton will look like a bona fide princess on her wedding day. Although it has been rumored that Kate may wear a Reem Acra or Monique Lhuillier design, news verifying this decision has not yet been confirmed.


What we do know however, is that Kate will wear a wedding dress that highlights her figure. Smart Brides can take a style cue from Kate Middleton’s maxi length dress choices and inspire your own wedding dress with design elements that Kate loves to wear.


Kate Middleton Formal Style


Kate wears Issa in hot pink, a blue BCBG Jersey Gown and another Daniella Issa Helayel dress in slate grey.