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Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet: Bring On The Black

liquiddi — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:54:54 +0000

Okay so it’s really a blue carpet, but the red carpet-departure not-with-standing, there was only one color that really seemed to matter at the Billboard Music Awards last night, fashionably speaking: black. While we’ve really enjoyed all the color that populated all the earlier-in-the-year awards shows (especially since they arrived in the midst of an [...]

How To Do A Gatsby Wedding

liquiddi — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:29:15 +0000

Just like that, wedding plans everywhere are suddenly being Gatsby-fied. With a focus on super rich, super luxe and super chic – from a fabulously vintage vantage point – who can resist? If you’re a bride looking to give your upcoming wedding some Gatsby magic, some tips to consider while you plan: Bridal Luxe. For [...]

How To: Pick The Perfect Mother’s Dress

liquiddi — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:29:28 +0000

If you think picking out a wedding dress is tough, just talk to a mother of the bride (or groom). Not only do they have to find a dress that suits their own style, figure and budget, but they also frequently have to squeeze in the terms and expectations of the bride, the groom, the [...]

This Just In: Fall 2013 Allure Bridal Wedding Dresses (Slideshow)

liquiddi — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:39:29 +0000

Oh, we know – we’re all still trying to eek out the first glimmers of warmth and sunshine in what has been a rather chilly wet spring for most of us, so who can even think about fall? Well fall, no, but fall wedding dresses – that’s a different story. Particularly when our favorite wedding [...]

Pageant Trend 2013: Sophisticated (& Sexy!) Sleeves

liquiddi — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:15:53 +0000

With the Miss USA pageant just over a month away, we’ve been thinking (read: obsessing) about evening wear dress trends we’ve been loving this year. Our favorite? Stunning sleeves - long sleeves, cap sleeves and everything in between, we love the idea that a gown with sleeves can be oh-so-sexy and sophisticated too. The current [...]

Hot Dress Trends Alert: Great Gatsby Chic

liquiddi — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:09:34 +0000

Okay, so latest cinema take on “The Great Gatsby” hasn’t even opened yet, and we can already feel the waves of style trend influence building, from wedding dresses to formal evening wear and beyond. Of course, “vintage” has in recent seasons practically been synonymous with “chic”, and Downton Abbey fashion notes have crept into the [...]

This Just In: Fiore Couture Wedding Dress Collections

liquiddi — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:00:47 +0000

We’re thrilled to announce we’re now carrying the fabulous wedding dress collections of Fiore Couture at BestBridalPrices and Frew’s Bridal! From sexy and dramatic, to sweet and romantic, to total princess fairy tale, Fiore Couture wedding dresses offer a little something for every bride and for every wedding style. To prove it, we’ve picked out [...]

What To Wear To An Evening Wedding

liquiddi — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:45:29 +0000

So even though these days most weddings, we find, are scheduled during the daytime followed by an evening reception, some couples are still opting for the romance (and usually formality, unless it’s on the beach) of an evening wedding.Which is lovely and all, but typically leaves the guest receiving the evening wedding invitation wondering (read: [...]

Sweetheart Isn’t Everything: 4 Necklines To Flatter Your Bridesmaids

liquiddi — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:28:40 +0000

Don’t get us wrong, we love a good classic sweetheart neckline (really, what could be more feminine?). But there’s a certain amount of sacrifice that goes with wearing a strapless sweetheart bridesmaid dress – mainly, the comfort and security of never having to worry if your dress is falling down. Of course, if you select [...]

The Fringe: Selena Gomez @ The MTV Movie Awards

liquiddi — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:54:33 +0000

We weren’t exactly wowed by the red carpet at the MTV Movie Awards (known more for a laid back vibe than formal high fashion), but the one celeb look we keep going back to is Selena Gomez’s stunning little gold mini-dress which was sort of an of-the-moment trend smorgasbord – long sleeves, sheer elements, shimmering [...]

Oh So Sweet: The Romantic Wedding Dress Trend 2013

liquiddi — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:52:37 +0000

One would think romance and wedding dresses were already synonymous, but we’re seeing a surge in the tendency towards super-feminine softness for Fall 2013 and beyond – think soft silhouettes (less form fitting, more forgiving), delicate feminine details and still more delicate illusion fabrics and lace. The influence? Pop culture phenomenons like “Downton Abbey” and [...]

Look For Less: The Flirty Bow Platform Pump

liquiddi — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:01:37 +0000

On the left, a fabulous but super pricey Valentino; on the right, an equally fabulous but affordable Johnathan Kayne. Love the look of the Valentino Couture bow platform pump on the left, but not quite ready to pay the $745 price tag? Us either – which is why we’re soooo grateful for fabulous designers like [...]

Get The Look: Kaley Cuoco At The ACM Awards!

liquiddi — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:50:59 +0000

Who doesn’t love adorable Kaley Cuoco of Big Bang Theory fame (and also the heir to those William Shatner/Priceline commercials)? But now we love her even more, after seeing her attempt at edgy sexiness at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards over the weekend. The thing is, it’s not a perfect attempt – sure, [...]

Going For Gold: ACM Awards Red Carpet Fashion Trend (Slideshow)

liquiddi — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:36:32 +0000

There were tons of 2013 dress trends in evidence on the red carpet at last night’s Academy of Country Music Awards, but glam gold was the look we saw over and over again (pictured here on Jana Kramer, Nancy O’Dell, Taylor Swift and Caroline Bryan (wife of country star Luke Bryan). While we’re a pushover [...]

Three 2013 Dress Trends We Love (And How To Wear Them)

liquiddi — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:46:54 +0000

As tough as fashion can be these days (in the edgy high-power kind of way), there’s also a definite current of pure femininity that we can’t help but gravitate to. Because it’s almost spring, and after a bitter long winter of layers and waaaay too much black, we’re all about lightness and, well, pretty. So [...]

Prom 101: 5 Tips For The Perfect Prom Night Tux

liquiddi — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:54:40 +0000

While viral videos may be the latest craze when it comes to asking out a date for the prom, nothing will impress her more – once she agrees to go with you – than a classically well-done tuxedo. Here are the five most important style tips you will need to make the most of an [...]

Bring The Bling: 10 Bridesmaid Dresses That Sparkle

liquiddi — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:17:05 +0000

While we all know it’s the bride’s day to shine, for 2013 and beyond we’re seeing more and more bridesmaid dresses featuring just a little (or a lot!) of sparkly blingy details … which we love. Why? First – less money to spend on sparkling accessories (with these bling-accented dresses, understated is jewelry is best). [...]

In-Store Trunk Show Alert: Flirt Prom Dresses!

liquiddi — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:27:58 +0000

THIS SHOW IS OVER, but shop all the fabulous Flirt by Maggie Sottero dresses at BestBridalPrices.com here! Calling all St. Louis region prom girls – STILL haven’t got your perfect prom dress? Don’t panic – shop the Flirt by Maggie Sottero Trunk Show at Frew’s Bridal March 29-30, with exclusive Flirt Prom styles just [...]

How To: Pick The Perfect Destination Wedding Dress (Slideshow)

liquiddi — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:25:13 +0000

So what makes a destination wedding dress a destination wedding dress? Well, the truth is, it’s simply being the wedding dress you wear at your destination wedding (because seriously, this is your day – wear what you love.) That being said, there is a reason that so many designers and retailers separate out the “destination” [...]

Kids’ Choice Red Carpet Dress Winners (Slideshow)

liquiddi — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:50:38 +0000

Okay, so it’s not the Oscars – but we’re suckers for a red carpet, and since we live and breath beautiful dresses we figure there’s always inspiration to be found, even at the Kids’ Choice Awards! Though the vibe is more casual than what we usually gravitate to, there was definitely fashionable food for thought [...]

With A Twist: Bridesmaid Dress Trend 2013

liquiddi — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:44:09 +0000

We’re always on the lookout for something fresh in bridesmaid’s dresses, and for 2013 (and beyond!) we’re noticing a whole bunch of pretty bridesmaid’s dresses with a twist – literally. It’s sort of a riff on the lovely Grecian draping we’ve also seen so much of as of late, adding a visually interesting detail without [...]

In-Store Trunk Show Alert: Sottero & Midgley

liquiddi — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:35:06 +0000

St. Louis area brides – THIS WEEKEND ONLY: Frew’s Bridal is hosting a Sottero & Midgley Trunk Show, with gorgeous Spring 2013 styles and more! Be a Maggie bride and shop this exclusive show Friday through Sunday, March 22-24; if you’d like to make an appointment, please call us at (618) 466-8820. Frew’s Bridal is [...]

Wedding Dress Fantasy: Katniss Everdeen Catching Fire

liquiddi — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:43:37 +0000

Okay, so this may or may not be Katniss Everdeen’s wedding dress in the upcoming Hunger Games second installment “Catching Fire” – you know how these Hollywood PR machines work – BUT it doesn’t really matter to us. Because one look had us entertaining all kinds of crazy fantasy wedding dress thoughts (we know – [...]

10 Bridesmaid Dresses They’ll Wear Again

liquiddi — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:15:20 +0000

It’s the age-old dilemma – your bridesmaids will be spending their hard-earned money on a dress for your big day, and you want them to have something that fits your wedding vision AND something they can wear again. We all know, however, that most bridesmaids dresses – no matter how impossibly pretty – virtually scream [...]

Red Carpet Ready: The Prom Edition (Slideshow)

liquiddi — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:26:04 +0000

When is it more important to a girl to look totally red carpet fabulous than on her prom night? While not so long ago, prom dresses were more bridesmaid than haute couture, these days celeb-worthy prom dress looks are completely accessible to regular girls everywhere. The best part is that, while a pages and pages [...]

Video Love: David Tutera Bridal Silhouette Guide

liquiddi — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:18:24 +0000

Okay, we had to share – the way we figure it, you’d probably rather listen to the uber fabulous David Tutera (for Mon Cheri) tell you all about how to pick the right wedding dress silhouette for your shape than listen to us ramble on about it. Just a hunch. Enjoy!

Hot Glam: The Black & Gold Dress Trend

liquiddi — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:08:51 +0000

Ever since we saw Kate Hudson on the red carpet at the Golden Globes, we’ve been obsessed with black and gold dresses – and apparently we’re not the only ones. As the season progresses, tons of celebs have been getting glammed out in black and gold gowns, from Nicole Kidman to Taylor Swift to Michelle [...]

Beyond Strapless: The High Neck Wedding Dress Trend

liquiddi — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:24:40 +0000

So you’re soooo over strapless, but do other wedding dress neckline options even exist? Until recently, we’d have said well, barely – but as of late, particularly beginning with the Spring 2013 collections, brides who are opting out of strapless are finding a ton of fabulous options. We’re talking halters, bateau, choker necklines with lace, [...]

Evening Wear Inspiration: Badgley Mischka Fall 2013

liquiddi — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:42:24 +0000

With 2013 prom coming up quick, we can’t help but be just slightly obsessed with pouring through the New York Fashion Week Fall 2013 collections for prom dress inspiration (hey, we like to be a little ahead of the fashion curve!). Badgley Mischka provided plenty, as it turns out – this celebrity favorite designer duo [...]

Back It Up: 7 Bridesmaid Dresses With Pretty Backs

liquiddi — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:43:48 +0000

So your best girls will be there to back you up on your big day, so why not return the favor with a bridesmaid dress that looks fabulous both coming AND going? And seriously, during the ceremony, your friends and loved ones will be looking at a lot of backs – might as well make [...]

All About Ombre: 12 Hot Ombre Dresses For Prom 2013 (Slideshow)

liquiddi — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:07:25 +0000

There’s something about ombre dresses that we love – maybe it’s the chance to have our cake and eat it too, color-wise (why pick just one lone hue?) or maybe it’s the fact that we just like the idea of being remembered (trust us, there’s no way to enter a room in ombre without making [...]

Evening Wear Inspiration: Marchesa Fall 2013

liquiddi — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:17:51 +0000

Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words, they say – and while we’re usually partial to words too, upon reviewing Marchesa’s Fall 2013 collection from New York Fashion Week, we’ve come to the conclusion that in this case, that just might be true. Our quick notes on glam evening dress trends to watch from [...]

Academy Award Red Carpet: The Bridal Factor

liquiddi — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:01:37 +0000

As we were drooling over, er, we mean watching the 2013 Academy Awards pre-show coverage last night, we couldn’t help but notice that things were looking, well, very bridal on the red carpet! From best actress winner Jennifer Lawrence (a romantic and super-structured blush fit and flare by Dior) to Amy Adams in a powder [...]

Red Carpet Ready Redux: The Wedding Dress Edition

liquiddi — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:18:52 +0000

We recently wrote about red carpet trend inspiration for bridesmaids dresses, and then it occurred to us – there’s no reason not to have a little fashion-forward paparazzi-ready inspiration for the bride too! So, because we live and breathe this stuff, we dug through the latest red carpet looks to find some incredibly chic style [...]

Red Carpet Ready: The Bridesmaid Edition

liquiddi — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:55:03 +0000

Colbie Caillat on the red carpet, and a red carpet worthy WTOO bridesmaid dress. Trying to decide on THE perfect bridesmaid dress look and looking for inspiration? Why not let the red carpet be your guide? If chic and stylish is your wedding style, we figure a fashion-forward celeb might just be the perfect muse. [...]

Go Grecian: The Draped Bridesmaid Dress Trend (Slideshow)

liquiddi — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:19:58 +0000

Most brides with Spring 2013 weddings have already said yes to the dress – both for themselves and for their bridesmaids – which means it’s high time we start talking about Fall 2013 bridesmaid dress styles. One trend we’re seeing in most designer bridesmaid dress collections? Fabulous, get-em-to-the-Greek Grecian style draping. Here’s our ode to [...]

Fall 2013 Fashion Trend: Super Luxe Velvet

liquiddi — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:29:44 +0000

A mix of luxe and tough seemed to be the theme for the Fall 2013 New York Fashion Week, with lots of black and deep rich colors combined with lush texture and strong lines. We don’t mind being a little fashionably tough, but we’re definitely more partial to the luxurious side of style – and [...]

New York Fashion Week Fall 2013: Black Is Back

liquiddi — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:24:23 +0000

Now that the Fall 2013 New York Fashion Week is history, it’s time for our favorite part – examining the trends! While we’ve been soooo excited about all of the rich bold color of the last couple of seasons, one look at the collections for fall tells us that there’s no mistaking it – black [...]

Brides On A Budget: 10 Gorgeous Wedding Dresses Under $600 (Slideshow)

liquiddi — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:13:23 +0000

Brides, we know it comes to planning your wedding, budget is everything – even when it means (at least you think it means) having to compromise on your fabulous dream wedding dress. Let us guess: while reality TV brides seem to hardly bat an eye at dropping big bills (like, 10k’s worth) on a wedding [...]

2013 Grammy Dress Trend: Cool Cutouts

liquiddi — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:24:01 +0000

From Kelly Osbourne to Alicia Keys (with a Natasha Beddingfield, an Ashanti and a Karlie Kloss in between) cutout dresses were all over the red carpet for the 2013 Grammy awards. Our take? We figure it was a way for celebs – in light of CBS’s issue of a sort-of-odd “decency code” - to show [...]

2013 Grammys: Red Carpet Dress Trends We

liquiddi — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:03:39 +0000

So as far as red carpets go, the 2013 Grammys didn’t exactly knock us out – sure there were some out and out fashion winners for the night (Beyonce in a bold black and white jumpsuit, Taylor Swift’s draped Grecian-inspired dress, Rhianna’s flowing red gown) but none of them were the out and out showstoppers [...]

Get The Look: Jamie Chung’s Red Hot Dress

liquiddi — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:38:13 +0000

New York fashion week is officially underway (yep, it’s not even spring and we’re supposed to be thinking about fall already!), kicked off in style with The Heart Truth Red Dress Fashion Show. The annual event features celebs (from ALL walks of fame – from the likes of Kendall Jenner to Kelly Osbourne, to Toni [...]

21 Fabulous Bridesmaid Dresses Under $150

liquiddi — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:18:22 +0000

Even though we collectively avoided falling off the fiscal cliff (for now) we know that budgets are tighter than ever, and being in a wedding (no matter how much you love your lifelong bestie) can get pricey. A good bride will take into account the, er, accounts of her bridesmaids and find a bridesmaid dress [...]

Get The Look: Hannah Simone’s Sexy Lace Dress

liquiddi — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:44:46 +0000

Last week, The New Girl‘s Hannah Simone was spotted in West Hollywood at a Glamour party in this retro-sexy little lace dress. If you know us at all, you know we’re having a mild obsessive relationship with lace at the moment, so we were smitten – and we figured the least we could do was [...]

In The Mix: How To Do “Mix & Match” Bridesmaid Dresses

liquiddi — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:04:38 +0000

Every bride wants her wedding to be unique, and these days – to achieve that “there’s never been another wedding exactly like mine” feel – lots of brides are going for mix-and-match bridesmaid dresses. Which, depending on the bride’s vision, can mean different dresses in the same color, the same dress in different colors, and [...]

Blooming Brides: The Floral Wedding Dress Trend

liquiddi — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:47:30 +0000

Okay, we know what you’re thinking – floral wedding dresses? Really? But these aren’t your mother’s floral wedding dresses – think bridal-worthy blooms with a haute couture sensibility. Meaning a combination of subtle floral motifs and bold structural floral details. No pastel floral prints, no tablecloth-worthy floral brocades (well, at least we’re avoiding those), no [...]

On The Plus Side: Hot Prom Dresses For Curvy Girls (Slideshow)

liquiddi — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:53:39 +0000

Prom dress shopping is tough enough without having to worry about finding a dress that’s offered in a size that actually fits. While designers are getting better at offering sizes that go beyond a 10, curvy girls still seem to have less options when it comes to finding the perfect prom dress. It’s a frustration [...]

Spring 2013 Haute Couture: Wedding Dress Drama! (Slideshow)

liquiddi — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:40:09 +0000

While most of us don’t live in the very rarified air of true Haute Couture, it never hurts to seek inspiration at the very cutting edge of high fashion – particularly if you’re a fashion-forward bride. This year, the drama was high on the runways of the Spring 2013 Haute Couture fashion week in the [...]

Hollywood Blues: SAG Awards’ Color of The Night

liquiddi — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:34:37 +0000

Bold color was everywhere at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards in Hollywood last night (along side the de rigueur metallics and black), but none was more present than deep dramatic blue. From navy (Jennifer Lawrence, Amanda Seyfried) to cobalt (Guiliana Rancic, Jordan Sparks) – in everything from sleek satins to shimmering sequins – blue [...]

Chevron and Beyond: Striking Stripes For Prom

liquiddi — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:20:57 +0000

As you’ve probably heard, chevron strips are THE print for spring 2013, and stripes in general have been all over the runway as of late. So for girls who are all about the latest hot trends, why not really stand out in stripes for – wait for it – prom! Sure, stripes are typically something [...]