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DB Readers…. Happy Thrifty Thursday!!! Since our Thursdays are devoted to being all things frugal and thrifty, we want to let you in on an unknown secret… our SALE and OUTLET sections! We have some amazing and awesome dresses, accessories, shoes, jewelry- you name it- and to make room for our new inventory we mark down some of our styles!  If you haven’t checked out these two sections of our website, you definitely should!  Everyone LOVES a sale… and why not give your spring wardrobe an update since the gorgeous warm weather is right around the corner! Enjoy!

Galina Gown Meets Old Hollywood: A Dream Marriage Proposal

By Sarah Pease

After each awards show in Hollywood there is no shortage of magazines and websites splashed with photos of starlets donning gorgeous gowns, and season after season some of the best dressed women are those that channeled Old Hollywood glamour. The figure-hugging shape and sweetheart neckline of this demure yet sultry Galina Signature wedding gown served as the inspiration for a marriage proposal fit for a 1940’s screen siren or a modern starlet.

Your future-fiancée will think she is having a girl’s day spent shopping and going to the spa with her best friend, but the day has actually been planned down to the last detail to be the day of her dreams.  Everything begins as your sweetheart and friend set off for one of the chicest shopping streets in Hollywood, Rodeo Drive.  As they meander and peer into the ornately decorated window displays, her friend will suggest venturing into one of the well-known boutiques where they’ll try on some of the to-die-for dresses and shoes, but what your future-fiancée does not know is that you secretly contacted the store prior to her visit and arranged for her favorite pieces to be delivered to the spa.  After visiting some of Hollywood’s most famous boutiques, the women will head to the spa for an afternoon of starlet-worthy pampering.  As their spa trip comes to an end, she’ll be surprised when an exquisitely-wrapped garment bag from the store she visited earlier greets her at the spa. A classic car will whisk her to one of Hollywood’s most iconic spots, the Beverly Hills Hotel, where she’s shown to a dream suite and says goodbye to her friend and hello to her beauty team.  They’ll create the perfect hair & makeup look and as she changes into her glamorous, red-carpet ready outfit, she is transformed into a vintage screen siren. An impeccably dressed butler will show her to the hotel’s terrace bar that overlooks the pool, where a “red carpet” rose petal path will lead you to an intimate table-for-two hidden amongst the palm trees.  You’ll be waiting for her at the end of the red carpet with an envelope with her name on it. The outside reads “The Academy Award for Best Leading Lady” and on the inside is her name.  You drop to one knee and share that you would truly be the winner, for the rest of your lives, if she says yes!

Like the classic and glamorous Galina Signature gown, this marriage proposal idea is reminiscent of the Golden Age of Hollywood and will be remembered forever.

Sarah Pease, The Proposal Planner ™ is recognized as the foremost expert on marriage proposals and is the pioneer of Marriage Proposal Planning. Based in New York City, Sarah and her team at Brilliant Event Planning have designed and produced dream engagements for countless lucky couples from across the world and are the go-to source for all things regarding “Will You Marry Me?”

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Rose Petal Path

The Perfect Mother-of-the-Bride Dress

By Carmen Ordonez

You probably pictured your daughter’s wedding dress since she broke the news that she was engaged. But now it’s time to pick your own dress and you might be feeling at a loss. Sure it’s your daughter’s big day, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still look fabulous yourself. Gone are the days of frumpy Mother-of-the-Bride dresses, here are some tips and dresses to help you look stylish on the big day.

Don’t wait until the last minute to start looking for your dress. Give yourself at least three to four months in case your dress needs to be altered. Also keep in mind the location of the wedding.  If it’s an outdoor wedding, look for easy breezy styles made out of breathable fabrics. This long jersey dress from David’s Bridal is the perfect choice. The fabric will allow you to move comfortably, and you’ll definitely make a statement when you leave the room with this open back detail. It’s absolutely stunning and a steal for only $119.

Peplums made their way into the fashion scene last year and they’re not going away anytime soon. This peplum dress manages to combine both style and sophistication in one piece. The knee length skirt makes it age appropriate, while the all-over lace adds a nice chic touch. This particular silhouette is also great for those with a straight shape, since the peplum flare gives the illusion of an hourglass figure.

This Cross Over Bodice Gown from David’s Bridal is elegance at its best. It’s ideal for a formal black-tie affair. The rushing detail in the waist highlights the shape, while the ¾ sleeves gives just the right amount of coverage.

This short satin dress is a perfect Mother-of-the-Bride dress. The royal blue goes great with almost any skin tone and the satin jacket provides coverage for those chilly spring nights. It can also be removed, for a dress that can easily be worn time and time again.

Clean Out Your Closet for Ca$h
BY CATEY HILL

If you’re anything like most girls I know, your closet is literally overflowing with clothes, shoes and accessories that you don’t wear anymore. (Who hasn’t gotten just a little too caught up in one trend or another?!). But rather than let all those goodies sit there collecting dust, why not clean out your closet and sell that stuff for cash?

To do this, first you’ll need to take an inventory of your closet.  Anything you haven’t worn in the past year or so, consider selling. Next, learn which items will fetch more cash than others (but don’t throw anything out yet as almost everything you own can probably fetch at least some money). Here are a few things to look for:

• Brand: Obviously, high-end designer names like Louis Vuitton and Chanel are going to fetch top dollar on the resale market, but slightly less pricey — but still popular — designer brands like Tory Burch, Marc by Marc Jacobs and White by Vera Wang will score you some cash as well. Even if you don’t have those kinds of clothes in your wardrobe, designer collaborations with department stores (think Jimmy Choo for H&M or Missoni for Target) can fetch a pretty penny, as can clothes from retailers like J.Crew and Anthropologie.
• Style: Even if you don’t have many name-brand clothes, you can get a decent amount of money for clothes that are in style right now, such as leather or leather-accented items, and clothes that are black and white, striped or floral.  Also, be sure to remember the things that almost never go out of style, like the little black dress and the simple blazer. And think seasonally: Since summer is fast approaching, you can get money for cocktail dresses and old bridesmaids dresses that people can wear to weddings.
• Condition: The clothes need to be in good condition — few if any stains, tears or discolorations — if you expect to get top dollar for them.  It’s smart to wash and iron clothes or fix a fallen hem or pocket before trying to sell them.  Even clothes that are from a big-box budget store — if they’re in good condition — may fetch you some money.

Now that you’ve taken inventory in your closet, it’s time to sell your stuff.  There are a variety of ways to do this.

• Online: Everyone knows about eBay already, but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s a great place to sell clothes, especially name brand items, since often a bunch of people bid on them and drive up the price. With eBay the key is to have great photos (show those designer tags or receipts if you have them, and make sure the photos are well lit) and a good seller rating.I also like these sites/apps for selling clothes: Storenvy.com, Threadflip.com and the iPhone app Poshmark.  All of these sites are easy to use and can help you earn cash for your old clothes.

• Consignment: Offering up your clothes to a local consignment shop is another good way to get paid.  Typically, you’ll get 40 – 50% of the total price that the consignment shop sells your stuff for.  If you can, get these terms in writing.  And before you go into a consignment shop, do some research online about what similar items are selling for — often you can get more money by selling your stuff online.

• Garage sale: Garage sales are often best for those clothes that aren’t from a well-respected brand, aren’t that fashion-forward and/or aren’t in great condition that you just want to get rid of.  Hold a garage sale and try to sell what you can.  Towards the end of the sale, if you haven’t sold the items, put a bunch of the clothes in a box together and then sell the “bundle” for a few bucks.  Hey, it’s better than getting nothing!

What to Wear to a Spring Wedding

By Carmen Ordonez

Spring wedding season has arrived and it’s time to shed the winter coats and break out the fun spring hues. For those of you with spring weddings on the horizon, here are a couple options for what to wear to a spring wedding.

Prints and Patterns

Prints and patterns are all the rage this spring. Look for prints in some of this spring’s hottest colors such as green and blue. You’ll be sure to make a fashion statement. I’m loving this green charmeuse printed dress from David’s Bridal.

Low-High Hem Lines

Can’t decide whether to go long or short, then a high-low hemline is you’re perfect solution.  It’s great for a spring weddings, whether indoors or outdoors. David’s Bridal has some great options that are right on trend this spring like this pastel chiffon dress or this printed empire waisted dress.

Bold Bright Colors

Nothing says spring like bold, bright colors. This spring it’s all about the oranges, yellows and pinks. If you’re feeling a bit daring, you can also try color-blocking and pair any of these dresses with another bold color. For example, this pink tulle dress from David’s Bridal would go great with a yellow pump.

Amazing Prom Advice From The British Bardot You NEED To Read!

By Nikki Pennie

Prom is coming up soon for you lovely ladies!  Being British I am sad to say that I was never able to attend prom as we don’t have them back home .

So, I’m putting my own British spin on three prom dresses I absolutely love!  Part of the “London Look” is to mix up an outfit and give it your own edge. Fashion is about having fun and being original!  I found this FAB David’s bridal prom dress and it is under $100 dollars style 21323, in fact it is on sale right now so it is an amazing bargain!  It is gorgeous, fun and flirty.  I also love the color as it would complement every skin tone and hair color. It is young, fresh and modern and a great length if you prefer to wear short and not long.

Strapless Glitter Mesh Dress with Tiered Skirt Style 21323

Another great option is this ivory princess gown, style G145!  It is a bit more expensive but it is such a Cinderella number…Just don’t forget to be home by midnight .

Strapless Heavily Sequin Prom DressStyle G145

Last but not least, I adore this beauty as it is effortless and chic! Style 8420DW4B is a gorgeous blue hue that will make you feel like a million dollars on your big night!

Beaded Chiffon Halter Prom Dress with Empire Waist Style 8420DW4B

The way in which I would style these Promtastic Prom dresses is by giving them a bit of a “Rock n roll” twist, in the mode of my favorite British Bardot; Kate Moss.  I would pair each dress with a cool leather biker jacket.  You can get great options from Topshop, Zara, Forever 21 and some cool and simple nude or black pumps from Shoemint. If you are feeling really adventurous you could even wear some uber cool rocker ankle boots.

I would keep jewelry to a minimum as less is always more when you are wearing a gorgeous dress with a lot of detail.  I would go for an evening clutch that is also quite simple and a block color that compliments the dress.  You could even try a metallic, I am crazy for metallic leather bags in fun colors!

Good Afternoon DB Readers…. Happy Trendy Tuesday!  Did you know that white is Wearable… Off the Runway AND the Red Carpet?!

While the winter season has seen its way out, the snowy white color palette is far from melting in the fashion world – just ask starlet stunners Jennifer Lawrence, Charlize Theron, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez and Ashley Tisdale (circa this weekend’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards) who’ve turned out classic white, ivory and alabaster colors for a fierce red-carpet look that was neither blatantly bridal nor a post-Labor Day faux pas.

Wearing white to a black-tie occasion has long been considered “taboo” for any woman without a ring.  Yet, these days, the color is getting a lot more play from confident women who like to buck tradition and know that a pure, white moment can best even their most applauded style showing.  Worn in a softer ivory or blush tone and a more elaborate silhouette, the look transcends bridal into a head-turning royal, even majestic aesthetic.  Alternately, used in a cleaner, stark hue, with a more structural shape (as in a peplum or column design) exudes a sexier, sophisticated semblance.

We have a bevy of bridal designs that can double as special occasion attire for a summer soiree or more opulent affair, as well as the DB Studio collection, which offers more “wearable white” for casual cocktail parties and sizzling summer nights. Check out our favorite styles below!

Hi ladies and happy MONDAY! Today we are dishing on the best bridesmaids dresses for you to wear to upcoming spring and summer weddings! Whether you are looking for a long or short, chiffon or cotton, pink or blue dress, David’s Bridal has you COVERED! Check out of top 3 pics below! ENJOY!

Cotton Sateen Strapless with Ruching and Pockets Style 83312

One Shoulder Chiffon Dress with Petal Detail Style F15332

One-Shoulder Long Jersey Dress with Cascade Back Style F13185

Good Afternoon! Calling all prom fashionistas! This season we have seen the hottest trends from alternative necklines, embellishments, celebrity inspiration and one shoulders fly off the shelves at all of our stores! Whether you’re conservative, flirty or cute, we have a prom dress for YOU!  This morning four of our hottest prom dresses were featured on a Univision segment! Check out the most gorgeous models in our gowns!

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Hello DB Readers and Happy Thrifty Thursday! Our Budget Fashion Aficianado, Carmen Ordonez was recently featured on Babble.com about great maternity attire for mommies to be! Since Carmen recently gave birth to her first child she knows a few great fashion tricks for the fashionable moms who don’t want to sacrifice their style OR break the bank!! Carmen look absolutely stunning in one of our Sleeveless Jersey Dress with Charmeuse Waist Band! Empire waisted dresses are great for pregnant women as they highlight the narrowest part of your waist and flows over your baby bump, making it comfortable yet stylish.

Pregnant or not, you’ll look absolutely stunning in a dress for any occasion from day wear and work to happy hour or a gala from David’s Bridal! Check out her great tips here

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