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Dating 101: Seven Things No One Tells You About Marriage

The surprising, enlightening, and sometimes hard truths married folks all face -- and how they teach us about what love really means.

By Ylonda Gault Caviness for Redbook

Oh Oscar, Oh My...

Designers have found themselves returning back to basics this season. As noted in many of the fashion pages, this is both welcome and highly wanted. There's only so much we can take of the oh-la-la-thingy on a model's head that we would never wear and talk profusely about a woman who actually did, in public. So.....

With that said, I am LOVING Oscar de la Renta's collection. This is where women step up their game and get back to dressing with a purpose and a pleasure. Here's some of the pieces we like for either a luncheon,



a night out with the future husband or gala event...



Or, my favorite, for the bride who wants to make a beautifully elegant statement...







Bridal Collection: Oscar de la Renta Bridal Collection
Fall 2009 Collection: Oscar de la Renta Fall 2009

Warren Buffett has just picked up a little something in a little blue box. Something like $250 million of debt from the luxury retailer. And you thought that toggle bracelet with seven charms was expensive...read Buffett Gets A Bargain At Tiffany...

Here's a few gifts we picked for you to shop that won't break your bank. Click on pics to go to Tiffany&Co site.

Barbie at M-B Fashion Week!

Barbie has shown her newest collection at M-B Fashion Week and it's lovely! We've picked two styles that we love and show the side of a BB&H bride. In addition, we had to give some love to the Monique Lhuiller Bride Barbie Doll (made in 2006 and no longer available by Mattel), but is available on eBay.



According to Barbie's media site, she has never been married and simply modeled the gown for her designer friends. Monique Lhuiller said,

"Barbie doll has been a cherished fashion phenomenon for five decades, so it was exciting to be able to dress her in one of my signature gowns."

...and she and Ken broke up Valentine's Day 2004. Go figure! We guess Bridal, Beauty & Home won't be booked for planning their ceremony and reception. Here's to holding out hope Barbie!








Legal: Barbie is a registered trademark of Mattel, Inc. Monique Lhuiller is a registered trademark of Monique Lhuiller, Inc. Bridal, Beauty & Home makes no claim of ownership of any of these properties. The designs shown above are property of their respective owners.

M-B Fashion Week, Day 1 Continued...

In a one word description, BRILLIANT! This collection infused hope and fun with color and patterns. I loved the use of flowing fabrics which would be great for a bridal lunch or date with the future hubby.

Images courtesy Getty Images

M-B Fashion Week, Day 1

Here's what I'm loving so far...

For more, click here. Enjoy!


















Image courtesy Getty Images.

Yes, people do get married on Friday the 13th!

Milwaukee County Courthouse
has a few weddings scheduled
for today.

Hmmm...would you?

Click here for the story.

Fashion Week in New York begins today previewing great styles from great designers for Fall 2009. Here's a look at what's coming up from designers that contribute to the bridal world through the week. We will be updating photos as the shows are presented.


All times are EST.

Friday, Feb. 13
10am - Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection
6pm - Nicole Miller
7pm - African Fashion Collective 2009

Saturday, Feb. 14
3pm - Barbie Runway Show (I know, but how could we pass this one up?)


Sunday, Feb. 15
4pm - Diane Von Furstenberg


Monday, Feb. 16
10am- Carolina Herrera

Tuesday, Feb. 17
10am - Badgley Mischka

Wednesday, Feb. 18
7pm - Anna Sui

My $20 Wedding Dress

(courtesy iReport @ cnn.com)

Each day I start out by reading world news, financial news and then on my scouring my wedding sites to bring you ideas, new releases and more. On cnn.com, I found an iReport (where readers and bloggers can upload their own reports of news and topics), and on this particular report was a woman who bought a $20. Now her story shows us what really important in a wedding and in a marriage. Remember that during these tough economic times, that your soon-to-be spouse is there for you for better or worse, richer or poorer.


It was 1965. The all lace wedding dress I wanted cost $25. My dad only gave me enough to get the one with the lace bodice for $20. I borrowed a veil, and wore the shoes I had worn to prom two years earlier. Yes, I got married three days after I graduated from high school. My dad did not come to the wedding; all I ever knew was that it was in a Baptist church and he was raised Catholic. No discussion with him, my brother-in-law walked me down the aisle. The ladies in my church set up the reception, my mom had nothing to do with the wedding except be there. The cake was provided by my future father-in-law who ordered it through the bakery he worked for. It came in the back of a bread transport semi, a little mashed on one side, but mostly intact. I never knew about that until after the wedding. We borrowed money from my dad for my ring as my husband was in the Navy and money was very tight.

For the rest of the story; http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-32298. Enjoy!

Flowergirl Gifts

Everyone knows about the gifts that we normally recommend for little princesses who dream of being as beautiful as the bride, coloring books, bridal dolls, etc. I found some great new ideas for the flowergirl who will pave your path with petals. www.emmiekate.com.

South Beach OPI - Now Available

So we are lovers of OPI and all its beautiful colors. We'll even dip into the Nicole for some funky colors before one of our Bridal, Beauty & Home Shows. Here's the South Beach Collection available today. Enjoy. Some of the brights make us cry because it's soooooooo cold, and we know it's never freezing in South Beach! Ugh!

Pottery Barn in WH

Well, add Pottery Barn to the list of companies that will be thanking Michelle Obama endlessly for a boost in sales. According to US Weekly, the First Lady has said she will decorate the White House utilizing affordable brands such as PB alongside their personal collection of artwork. Here's to a happy home. For more pottery barn looks to snazz up your home, www.potterybarn.com. Brand names such as J.Crew, Jason Wu and Narciso Rodriguez can credit Mrs. Obama for a bump in credibility in the 'down to earth' fashion world.