Latest Wedding Dress Fashions From the NY Bridal Market

Even though I'm not at the New York Bridal Market, I still wanted to share with you the latest collection of wedding dresses that were showcased from a couple of my favorite designers.

Angel Sanchez, a Venezuelan born design genius, blew me away with his latest designs.

 So simple and chic

 

This one is amazing! Check out the back below it.

Photos from Wedding Bee

Nüage Mulberry Digital Art at the Charlotte Wedding Connection

This was our setup at the Charlotte Wedding Connection Bridal Show on 10.10.10 at the Levine Museum, Uptown Charlottte.

 

 

We also design directional signs and car magnets (wedding related).

 

Charlotte Wedding Magazine hosted the Charlotte Wedding Connection, and it was so amazing to be able to participate in this bridal show and meet all the fantastic brides that visited our table as well as the other vendors I was actually able to meet whenever I had a tiny little window to do so. 

Thank you all, and it was so lovely to meet you. 

You can see the rest of the pics here.

Tungsten--A Growing Trend in Men's Wedding Bands

I first learned about Tungsten rings about two and a half years ago, when we were at a resort with a group of friends for a wedding and there was a newlywed couple at the pool chatting with us. I noticed the husband's ring and its unique color, as well as how shiny and brand new it looked. I complimented him on the ring and he proceeded to tell me that it was Tungsten and that it would stay just as shiny for years to come...I was intrigued.

Tungsten carbide is approximately three times stronger than steel, and is much denser than titanium.

According to several jewelry industry surveys for the last several years, young couples aged 25-34 years have been overwhelmingly choosing tungsten rings for the man's wedding band more than any other material. Initially, most tungsten rings were of solid tungsten with little variance between styles. More recently however style and fashion conscious couples are opting for more elaborate tungsten rings featuring an inlay of a precious metal such as gold, silver, or platinum or a tungsten ring featuring diamonds. --Free Press Release Center 

I personally prefer simple and classic.

They also now offer a variance in the finish and color hue, ranging from super shiny, almost mirror-like, to a brushed finish, to black or dark hue. The material is highly resistant to scratches and scuffs, holding its finish for years--and that is what I love most about it.

A common misconception held concerning tungsten carbide rings is that they cannot be removed in the course of emergency medical treatment, requiring the finger to be removed instead--sorry ladies. We were warned of this when we purchased my husband's Tungsten wedding band. We weren't concerned since my husband's line of work doesn't require handy work. But emergency rooms and many full-service jewelry repair shops are equipped with jewelers' saws that can cut through tungsten carbide rings without injuring the hand or finger. An easier way to remove tungsten carbide rings is to use a tool such as a vise, which can be used to shatter the ring. So, don't be scared by this fallacy.

 

The best part though, is that it's actually a very affordable option--I likey that too!

Long-Lasting Beautiful Nails

Let me start by saying that Sally Hansen is NOT an endorser (unless they want to :D) and they have never contacted me to review any of their products. This is simply me sharing an amazing product that I use and I believe that consumer reviews are more powerful than what the product package says.

That said, I absolutely MUST share this with you because there is nothing more frustrating than spending over an hour of prep and painting your nails--or paying for it--just to have them chip the very next day. 

I recently purchased Sally Hansen's Super Shine Shiny Top Coat, which claimed to protect nail enamel for a longer-lasting manicure...and that it did! I painted my nails in a fab dark brownish-red color (different brand), finished it off with the Super Shine and my nails did not start chipping until 8 days later!!! I have tried the Revlon ColorStay before and that one also makes it last just as long but the problem with the Revlon ColorStay is that it is a pain in the rear to take off and the color just smears all over your fingers--not a big fan of that. With the Super Shine the nail polish was super easy to remove, love! And I also love that their products are DBP free.


This, of course, relates to weddings because even if you have a pro do your nails for your wedding you can hand them the Super Shine for them to use or you can apply on top of your mani when you get home, and it will last not just through your wedding but through most of your honeymoon, and you'll have pretty and perfectly manicured nails for days.