2008-04-08 21:33:35 by SMARTBRIDE

Put your glue stick down! Online Collages Made Simple.

TAGS: PLANNING, COLOURS, WEDDING GOWN, INSPIRATION

Check out Polyvore – it's a on-line tool for creating collages and inspiration boards. With tons of users, you can check out other people's sets, or create your own. Themes for sets range from personal style, home decor, weddings and pretty much anything else you can think of.

2009-01-21 19:38:10 by SMARTBRIDE

Michelle Obama, Bride of the Inaugural Ball

TAGS: WEDDING GOWN, HAIR, MAKEUP

Michelle Obama Jason Wu Inaugural Gown

Michelle Obama unveiled (pun intended) her white chiffon one-shoulder gown by Jason Wu at the first of 10 inauguration parties they atteneded last night. Is it just us, or did it kind of look like a wedding dress? (Also check out Michelle's champagne-colored State Dinner gown by Indian American designer Naeem Khan)


Although white is the traditional colour worn by the first lady, some thought Michelle Obama might have put a colourful spin on her gown.


Fashion personality and stylist Robert Verdi commented " Nancy Reagan wore a one-shouldered Galanos, Laura Bush wore white and of course, Jackie Kennedy wore it. Wearing white is the historic route and I thought she'd do something different." Apparently Verdi wasn't thrilled with the style either. "I was expecting a different silhouette like a halter. It's an inauguration, not a prom."


Others, including Oprah magazine creative director Adam Glassman raved about her choice.

2009-04-20 13:50:11 by SMARTBRIDE

How to Sell Your Wedding Dress

TAGS: WEDDING GOWN, SELLERS, USED WEDDING DRESS


So you're ready to sell your dress! We realize it's more exciting to imagine all the things you're going to buy with the money you recoup, but trust us, it's important to get the details right when posting your dress. The more quality information you provide, the faster you'll sell your dress, and the higher the price you can charge.


Let's get started. Here are our 7 Tips for how to sell your dress fast for more:

2009-05-01 19:16:26 by SMARTBRIDE

Top Wedding Gown Picks: May 1

TAGS: TOP PICKS, WEDDING GOWN, BRIDAL GOWN

Every week, SmartBride Boutique will be compiling our Top Picks from dresses posted across Canada to keep fellow smart brides on top of what's catching our eye! Hopefully some will catch your eyes too!


1. Trendy in Toronto mermaid style dress
One of this year's trends in wedding dresses is the mermaid dress because it hugs the body in all of the right places: cinching the waist and flaring at the bottom. This size 8 Alvina Valenta dress was purchased for over $2800 and is for sale on smartbrideboutique.ca for $1350 - a $1450 savings! The dress is made of very high quality silk-satin, with Swarovski crystals under the bust. The train is chapel-length, with a hook so that the train can be shortened for the reception. This dress was posted for sale by a Toronto smart bride.


Size 8 Alvina Valenta Bridal Gown

2009-05-28 08:30:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Top Wedding Gown Picks: May 29

TAGS: WEDDING GOWN, BRIDAL GOWN, TOP PICKS, WEDDING DRESS, BRIDAL DRESS

It's just about June, and if you're looking for your perfect dress, we've got you covered with a brand new batch of top picks:


1. Nicolle Miller Metallic Marvel in Montreal!
Just posted from Montreal, this new with tags size 2 stretch metal strapless Nicole Miller dress can be yours for $500. This dress typically retails for around $700. The light gold colour can flatter many skin tones, and the crinkle fabric creates a metallic effect that could be stunning in pictures. This dress would be great for an elegant cocktail style evening wedding.


Nicole Miller CQ0032 Strapless Wedding Dress