AHHH...Finally! Michelle's Gown

We all took a collective deep breath an awaited for Michelle to turn the corner. Alas, a one-shouldered beauty off white design by 26-year-old New York designer, Jason Wu. She looked elegant, radiant, and had the problem most brides face...why does he keep stepping on my gown?

But she took it all in stride and looked like she gave Mr. President a little ribbing for it. Here's more about the Inaugural gown's designer, and a link to his site. Enjoy.

Jason Wu (born in Taipei, Taiwan) is a Manhattan-based American fashion designer. He began learning how to sew as a 9-year old in Vancouver by designing and sewing for dolls, and went on to study sculpture in Tokyo. He decided he wanted to be a fashion designer while spending his senior year of high school in Paris. He enrolled in Parsons The New School for Design and interned with Narciso Rodriguez. His first full collection debuted in 2006 and won the Fashion Group International's Rising Star award in 2008. First Lady Michelle Obama wore one of Wu's dresses for a segment on Barbara Walters Special right before the election, prompting many in the media to consider Obama his "career-launcher". She also wore a custom-designed one-shoulder, floor-length white chiffon Wu gown at the inaugural balls, the night of President Barack Obama's inauguration.

And let us not forget how fabulous she looked at the swearing in ceremony. Yes, I did run out to J. Crew looking for those gloves...and you should too (available online a jcrew.com)

IT'S HERE! THE INAUGURATION!

Greetings,

We've made it! In just a few hours our new president will be sworn in, Barack Obama. And his beautiful wife, Michelle Obama will become our first African American first lady. She'll set the trends for professional women whether for the next four to eight years. We'll be live blogging throughout the presentation of the inauguration formal events this evening. Can't wait to see what beautiful gowns are adorned tonight! No doubt bridesmaids gowns, some informal bridal and general formalwear will be patterned after the styles she choose. Finally a palette that works for fashion. YEAH MICHELLE!

Green - Could Mean...Paris?

So...what color is love? Well, the folks at Mars hope you're thinking green, as in Ms. Green. I ran across this promotion and thought, what an awesome idea! Here's to hoping you'll spend Valentine's Day in Paris with the one you love. (And of course get engaged there...and attend the Bridal, Beauty & Home Show...)

http://www.mms.com/us/coloroflove

Enjoy. And grab a bag of M&Ms 'cause they're delicious!

New York, New York? The new place to wed?

New York is calling...it wants you to pack up and come and get married, you know, like you'd go to Vegas. It is remaking its offices, even offering an on-site florist to make your day more special. See more here...

http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/NYC-marriage-bureau-gets-makeover/ss/events/lf/010709nymarriagebure#photoViewer=/090113/photos_ts/2009_01_13t124848_450x301_us_newyork_marriage

Michelle Obama - The Inaugural Ball

(left to right:
Oscar de la Renta,
Michael Kors
and Diane Von Furstenberg)


Okay...so just for a second, brides across the US have stopped thinking about their gorgeous dresses enough to concentrate on what the first African-American first lady will be wearing on Inauguration Day. I can't even explain how happy I am to see the final version. My prediction on the ball is a beautiful blue hue of a ballgown! I think she will go for a winter white peacoat with a molded neck and one of her fabulous brooches. I can only imagine how adorable those beautiful little ones will be. I think I'm more excited about these gowns than I was at Christmas, but oh I digress! Here's a look at what a few designers have sketched. Images courtesy of Women's Wear Daily.

So, the wedding show season is on...

Greetings all,

So the wedding show season has begun and the "good" news is in.

Brides are looking, albeit looking at a more refined budget, but they are looking. Here's a story from the Journal Sentinel about the January wedding marketplace.



http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/37073594.html

2009 Preview - Alfred Angelo

BB&H's prediction is that the economy WILL have an effect on bridal, and it brides will begin to pare down the glitz and glamour. Simple styling and romance drapery will make a big comeback in 2009. So, to our beautiful brides that are looking for great style without the great price tag...we present 2009 preview-Alfred Angelo. For more information on pricing and availability, www.alfredangelo.com.

HAPPY NEW YEAR, BRIDES & GROOMS!

Greetings to all of our brides and grooms!

We made it into 2009, which is something to smile about regardless of where your 401K ended in 2008. You have love, and that is what has transcended time for generations and conquers all. I hope you will be reminded that no matter what this new year will bring, to hold on to each other. Bridal, Beauty & Home is committed to bringing you great ideas and inspiration from the world of weddings and bridal so that you can make the best of your biggest day. Now go make a resolution to LOVE all year long (because that resolution is easy to keep, unlike shedding those darn 20lbs.), Enjoy!