Идеи для свадьбы - Trend #3

While it is true, technology is supposed to make our lives easier, the reality is, it is doing the opposite. We are busier than ever. Our social media commitments are robbing us of our precious commodity - time- and we are left with the same lame excuse "I don't have enough time."

Image credit: Misszeit Hey Gorgeous Ones! So today, I thought I'd brighten up what is a grossly grey and gloomy day with a bunch of seriously colourful, life inducing blooms! However, rather than keep things traditional (y'all know, that just isn't how we do things here at Festival Brides) I'm

And what better day to indulge in a spot of retail therapy that a Saturday, so I am going to be looking at some of my favourite vintage style wedding dress trends. Great Gatsby is a wonderful trend to look to for inspiration when it comes to your wedding dress and the Great Gatsby dress by Nataya offers an etherial airy look.

Maybe you've been rocking this style before it became a trend, or maybe you haven't - either way, this trendy 'do has recently been taking over award season, every runway and well, our lives. It can be worn in the form of an updo, a pony, perfectly sleek and straight or tousled, wavy and curly.

Languid, luxurious, and tinged with a touch of je ne sais quoi, La Parisienne is the kind of beauty look that turns heads. Inspired by the impossibly chic French women of past and present, this trend breathes new life into the smoky eye, and reminds us of the romance of

For every creation, there is inspiration. This fall, our fashion and beauty experts pull back the curtains of the runway shows and decipher the season’s inspirational roots. From Hitchcock heroines to goth girls and rebellious punks, we demystify the trends and adapt them into fun wearable looks. Every week we

A sprinkle of rebellion can spice things up quite a bit, and here at MDC, we’re not afraid to break some beauty rules in the name of adventure. Bold lids, saturated lip color and a badass punk updo all at once? Well yes, don’t mind if we do. For a

Moody, rich, saturated—we can’t get enough of the Goth resurgence that’s slyly slipping into the beauty scene. With its sultry, unapologetic vibe and nods to the decade of flannel shirts and teen spirit, the new Goth is a stylish and more feminine version of its predecessor. To help us master

Darkness has a fresh appeal, as a new generation of “forcefully feminine” and ethereal women are materializing. Granted, their roots are with Goths who gained major momentum in the 80’s, but there’s a new take in town. It all got started in England around “Gothic rock” with bands such as

As the weather gets cold, stay hot this winter with our Sleek Vixen look. The runways show a myriad of variations, but key to the look are smoky, mysterious eyes and slicked back hair. One of our favorite looks is from Philip Plein – where the style is part exotic

Any trend that allows us to refer to ourselves as sleek vixens is automatically acceptable in our books. The fact that this trend is actually attention-grabbing and gorgeous? Icing on the cake. We can’t get enough of this runway-inspired look, so to bring it to life we enlisted the help

This is the year of punk! This summer, all eyes were on the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibition “Punk: Chaos to Couture” and the trend continues. Cue the mohawks, spikes, studs, safety pins, chains, tartans, leather and vinyl. Punk Queen Dame Vivienne Westwood reflects on her latest collection: “a synthesis

Ok, black and white stripes are not new, but they are certainly shining on the wedding scene. Black and white stripes are clean, modern, and easy to pair up with bright colors, so it’s no wonder they are used so much. Also, a little bit of advice, there’s some uber cheap black and white fabric [...]

I'm pretty lazy when it comes to my hair. I'm not great for blowdrying it and it only sees a straightener when I'm planning a night on the town. Usually, it's thrown into a knot or a braid straight after a shower so when it comes to getting ready for a night out, I don't ever really feel "dressed up" in a plait or up-style.

Image by Michael And Anna Costa It's a controversial one this afternoon. A post that hopefully will stir up a bit of debate and discussion amongst you and get you chatting about your likes, dislikes and pet hates. 2014 is apparently the year of the ...

Polished, ladylike glamour with just a hint of drama­­–this fall the femme fatale is getting an upgrade. Were talking about sophisticated victory rolls, creamy red lips and an update to the classic cat eye. Steal the show this season just like one of Hitchcock’s Heroines with our take on the

This is such a cool trend, and one I think will be especially popular with autumn and winter couples, looking to inject a little subtle sparkle into their wedding. Gold leaf and glitter, gorgeous enough to eat!

Are you planning to get engagement over the next few months? (Eeek! We're so excited for you!) As we approach engagement season (the utterly romantic proposal-inducing time from Christmas to Valentine's Day) we're treating you to some gorgeous ideas for that all important sparkler.

Here it is the accessories that can turn a collection of clothes you become more beautiful and elegant. Ornament ornate collar collar is not normal! Hearing collar, you must remember with dress shirts, school uniforms or work clothes that – that’s all. But these accessories certainly will not make you a dull appearance. Decorated with [...]

Flash! Pop! Shrinking violets and wallflowers be warned and sequin lovers rejoice! Excess is back! We’re not talking about your local hobby shop trimmings and sequins either. Oh no. This is about all-singing, all-dancing, totally modern, mirrors, feathers, beads and crystals from your eyes down to your stilettos. Influences come

Glitz, glamour and glitter–or as we like to call them–the three G’s. This fall isn’t just about dramatic smoky eyes and rich, red lips—explore the more playful side of beauty a la Glitterati Glam. Inspired by extravagance and the club culture of the 70’s and 80’s, the trend on the

Ahhh Paris. The word immediately conjures images of sumptuous settings, beautiful women, and romantic cafés. Fall’s runways celebrate quintessential Parisian style – that hard-to-describe sultry chic and nonchalance. Designer Marc Jacobs plays up the French mood for Louis Vuitton with a luxury hotel setting, where languid women stroll around in