Dress(es) of the Week: Kitty Chen

It seems like I use the same words in every Friday's blog post: Stunning, dreamy, wow, drool...

Well, this week I am going to keep these words to myself but to tell you the truth, I am absolutely thinking these words. Here are some pictures of Kitty Chen's 2013 Bridal Collection. (Stunning, dreamy, wow, drool...)
        
~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon















Photo Credit: Kitty Chen

Wedding Nail Trends 2013

WEDDING TREND ALERT: This time with your wedding nails. You will want to have nice nails because your photographer will be taking lots of pictures of your wedding ring and you and your groom holding hands! Here are the trends!

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon

Pearly-white nails are always in style, complements your wedding gown, and add just the right touch of bright. Apply one coat for a subtle look, two for more shine.

 

 

French Manicure with a Matte-Shiny Finish It's created by applying a matte topcoat over your favourite glossy polish, just enough to leave the tips shiny. Brilliant!

 

 

A Hint of Pink

 

 

The New Nude - The faintest shade of neutral that resembles to what the Duchess of Cambridge wore at her wedding!

My favorite trend and the one I want to try out the most! Ultra-Hot white beads on nude nails.

If you want to try out this trend, you can get the micro beads from Ciate. It is called their caviar manicure. Check out this video for a quick tutorial and see if you are up for it!

Photo Credits: Lou Lou

Wishahmon's New Blog Schedule

At the end of the 2012, we blogged that we will be approaching 2013 with open minds and open hearts and we will look forward to all the new experiences, opportunities, and relationships!

The last two months have been hectic as more brides have visited the Wishahmon - Glorious Gowns showroom to find their dream gown at a fraction of retail cost (couldn't resist putting in this plug-in); meeting industry peeps about future collaborations; and brainstorming marketing ideas and promotions that we want to launch.

With these new experiences and opportunities, we are making adjustments to our attitudes, time management, and blogging schedule. Previously, we had too many specific days for specific blog topics. (Great names though! Tasty Tuesdays, Thematic Thursdays, and Fashion Fridays.) Plus, "Tasty Tuesdays" was tough to write on an empty stomach.

We are going to try out this new schedule for now:

• Mondays: Guest bloggers, special announcements, and promotion announcements.
• Wednesdays: Anything to do with putting together your wedding theme. (Finally! We can blog about flowers!)
• Fridays: Fashion Fridays! (Yea! Keeping one name!)

Hopefully, this new blog schedule will work out. If not, we will readjust again. Life is all about adjusting and not stressing right?

~Monica

Owner and Lead Designer @ Wishahmon

Below is a picture of my bulletin board with collaboration ideas, passwords, to do lists, ideas, sketches, red envelops (with money still in them), keychains, coupons, a pearl bracelet, etc..

 

 

Hot Celebrity Looks for your Wedding



Ok, so I know that celebrities are just people like us. However, they are people that have stylists, hair stylists, makeup artists, and other people around them to make them look fab. It is no wonder that we would turn to them for the next greatest trends in fashion, hair, and makeup. Here are some great hair and makeup looks that will make you feel like a celebrity at your wedding!  

 

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon

 

 

Undone Bun and Glam Eyes

 

Center Part Sweep and Rosy Lips

 

Top Bun and Long Lashes

 

Breezy Chignon and Bold Brows

 

Retro Roll and Radiant Skin

 

Sleek Updo and Bright Lips

 

High Updo and Monotone Makeup

 

Photo Credits via Harpers Bazaar: 1) Steve Granitz/WireImage 2) Dave M. Benett/Getty Images Entertainment 3), 4), 6) Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage 5) Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images Entertainment 7) David Livingston/Getty Images Entertainment

Bridal Hair: DIY Chignon

I have always loved the look of a chignon but never knew what it was called to tell my hairstylist or search it on youtube. I always called it a "bun." However, there are lots of different styles of "bun" out there and you really have no chance of having a hair professional understand what you truly mean and want.

Now that I know what they are called, I am certain I am now pronouncing it wrong. BUT! At least I am a step closer now. Here are some pictures of chignon that you might want to consider showing your hair stylist for your bridal updo. There is even a DIY tutorial at the end of the post if you want to attempt it youself. For the first time, I think I might have found an updo where the more hair you have the better! Yea!

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon

 

Here is the DIY tutorial provied byThe Beauty Department. It show us how to create a simple chignon with lots of body. The bling really brings the chignon to the next level!

Photo Credits: 1) Sarah Gawler via Ruffled 2) Dev Photography via One Wed 3) Smallpigart Photography via Style Me Pretty 4) Renee Brock via Junebug Weddings 5) Full Tutorial via The Beauty Department

Bridesmaid Dress Trends 2013

Without a doubt, you are the main actress on your wedding day. Your bridesmaids are your supporting actresses. They have your best interests in mind and will do everything in their power to make sure you look stunning. Wouldn't you want them to look and feel great too?

Back in the days, after you select your bridesmaids you would ask them all to go to one boutique with you and try on the dress that you chose. All the bridesmaids would be wearing the same dress. The bridesmaid are there not really for their opinion of the dress but to be measured for sizing and to pay for their dress. This former tradition has been made into many jokes in movies such as 27 Dresses and Bridesmaids.

The new trend is for the bride to chose the color and suggest the length or style. (Did you catch the part where I said "suggest?") This is honestly the best way to chose dresses that fit the figure of the bridesmaid and to keep friendships and relationships! Check out the different ways of coordinating all your supporting ladies!

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon

Coordinating Colors

Coordinating Colors but Different Styles

Similar Dress but Same Texture

Similar Dress and Lots of Accessories

Fun Prints

Similar Lengths

Photo Credits: 1) SMP 2) Style Me Pretty 3) Green Wedding Shoes 4) Southbound Bride 5), 6, 7) Snippet & Ink

Bridal Hairstyles 2013

It has finally come to my realization that great hair styles takes work. Not to mention some hair products, tools, pins, and healthy hair. I tell people that my hairstyle is simply "my style". In reality, my hairstyle is what it is because I don't know what to do with "my mop."

(Before)



Not willing to lose to my hair, I have found some pictures of potential hairstyles that I am going to tackle. These are the top bridal hairstyles of 2013 too! I admit that my chances of success are slim. However, if any of you brides out there succeed with any of these styles do share! I would love to hear all about your hair battle and success. (I don't know how this blog post ended up sounding like a hair war!)

Good luck!
~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon

 

(Afters)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo Credits: Before) Essential Mums; Afters) Glamour

Romantic Waves DIY Tutorial

Over the last couple of months, I have been watching youtube videos on how I can curl my hair to get romantic waves in my hair. I have tried to use my curling iron, flat iron, braiding my hair, putting my hair in a bun, and sleeping with my hair wet in these bizarre brides and buns! There has been a lot of sleepless nights without a lot of benefit to my hair and overall look. Great hair with dark circles around my eyes is not the look I am going for!

I read numerous blogs daily to get inspiration. Then finally it hit me that brides are probably wanting romantic waves to complete their wedding look too! Through Bridal Musings, I found an awesome DIY tutorial done by Severin Hubert, hair stylist and director of the The Hepburn Collection. Good luck! Let me know how it goes! (If it goes well for me, I will take a picture and post it on instagram!)

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon



Photo Credits: Bridal Musings

Headpieces by Pronovias

If you feel having a veil may be too traditional of a look for you, maybe you can consider having a bridal headpiece from the Pronovias 2012 Bridal Accessories Collection. These headpieces are exquisite and will work with any hair updo you are thinking!

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon















Photo Credits: Pronovias 2012