2009-02-23 14:44:52 by SMARTBRIDE

INSPIRATION: Get Red Carpet Style from the Oscars on a Budget

TAGS: OSCARS, RED CARPET, WEDDING GOWNS

Many of our 2009 wedding style predictions came true on the Red Carpet at the Academy Awards last night! SmartBride predicted (ok - maybe 'desperately hoped for') a few figure flattering trends, and we hit the trend jackpot at last night’s Oscars.


  • Pleats are coming on strong, rivaling beading and embroidery on necklines, hemlines and bodices. They make a dress look elegant and sophisticated without looking busy.

  • Soft fullness and floral embellishments replace heavy tiered skirts.

  • Resurgence of the Off-white Evening Gown

  • Mermaid style gowns with interesting necklines.


Let us show you how you can have Red Carpet style for your wedding and stay on budget! Click on the images to go straight to the dress for sale on SmartBrideBoutique.ca.


Penelope Cruz inspired wedding gown by MaxAzria
Penelope wore a vintage dress she'd seen 8 years earlier by Pierre Balmain. It's over 60 years old, but is still fashionable today. You can have the same look with this Antique ...

2010-01-18 00:43:29 by SMARTBRIDE

Kate Hudson Brings Wedding White to the Red Carpet - Did She Rock it? How about Emily Blunt in Blush?

TAGS: RED CARPET

Kate Hudson definetely brought wedding white to the red carpet at the 2010 Golden Globe awards. We would have loved to see the dress in all its glory, but in addition to major hair mishaps (could you believe the frizz up in that place?), many ladies had to hold their trains and skirts up to avoid the damp. I guess they don't do bustles on the red carpet! I digress....


We'd love to hear what you think about Kate's modern gown. Vote in our poll below - which of Kate's gowns do you like better?


Kate Hudson Golden Globe Red Carpet

2010-02-01 00:03:04 by SMARTBRIDE

Music to our Ears - More Red Carpet Inspiration from the Grammys

TAGS: RED CARPET

We love love Rihanna's high neck crepe gown by Elie Saab. The chiffon applique, stone and feather detailing create a glamorous look, perfect for a winter wedding. She adds a little bling and polish with earrings and bracelet by Neil Lane.


Rihanna 2010 Grammys


2010-07-05 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Wedding Dresses with Evening Gown Glamour

TAGS: RED CARPET, EVENING GOWN STYLE

Although awards season has come and gone, bridal season is now in full swing. If you want to walk your own red (ahem, we mean white) carpet with style, check out this week’s picks!


Used Nicole Miller Wedding Dress


From trusted wedding dress designers like Pronovias, Rivini, and Nicole Miller to new names on the scene like Adele Wechsler and Gariella Arango, our top picks are loaded with elegance and take only the best of red carpet fashion for your big day.


Read on for our top 5 wedding dresses with evening gown glamour. And if you want deals on more than just your wedding dress, be sure to see our weekly smart bride deals to help you save on fashion, travel and more!

2010-08-31 06:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Which Emmys Red Carpet Style Will Influence Your Wedding Dress?

TAGS: CELEBRITY WEDDING, KIM KARDASHIAN, LEA MICHELE, RED CARPET

There were certainly some amazing dresses on the red carpet last night for the 2010 Emmy Awards! Of course, there were also quite a few misses, but we won't get into that. (P.S. Betty White, we love ya, but seriously, your outfits don't seem to match your spunk!)


Over the last year or two we've seen more and more white dresses gracing the red carpet. Last night was no exception and certainly provided inspiration for those brides shopping this fall. Take a look at Latin-inspired gown worn by Lea Michele from Glee, and Kim Kardashian's take on Grecian goddess. We've found amazing gowns from sellers on SmartBrideBoutique.com to help complete the look. Click on the images below to go straight to the dress listing.


Kim Kardashian Grecian Style White Dress Emmy 2010
Kim Kardashian 2010 Emmy Red Carpet


Stay tuned for more Emmy inspired wedding dresses matching Claire Danes' (yes, she still exists and she rocked her last HBO "made for TV" flick) simple textured ...