Carolina Herrera Creates Bella’s Wedding Dress for $35,000

21 Jan

For those who aren’t satisfied with Alfred Angelo‘s replica of Bella’s wedding dress, there is hope yet.

Carolina Herrera has announced that she will reproduce the crepe satin and Chantilly lace wedding dress seen in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn for lucky brides who can shell out the cash.

Twilight Breaking Dawn Bella Wedding Dress Carolina Herrera

Each gown will be completely handmade by Carolina Herrera herself, and is expected to take a full six months to complete. Bella’s famed wedding dress includes romantic details, like 152 buttons along the entire mid-line of the back and a dramatic lineup of 17 buttons at each sleeve.

Twilight Breaking Dawn Bella wedding dress detail Twilight Breaking Dawn Bella wedding dress back

Twilight Breaking Dawn Bella wedding dress front
If you’ve got the stomach to fork over $35, 000 (the price that some brides pay for an entire wedding!) then you can order your own Breaking Dawn wedding dress at Carolina Herrera boutiques across the U.S., including New York, Los Angeles, Bal Harbour and Dallas.

Happy buying!

Images from Summit Entertainment

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Daydreaming about Bora Bora

18 Jan

As I dine at my office workstation for lunch in the midst of this chilly weather in LA, I can’t help but get lost in my dream vacation.

Bora Bora, Tahiti is the perfect locale for me to kick-up my feel and bask in the sunshine. I used to think I’d like to honeymoon in Italy or some other culturally historic location, but more and more a tropical island getaway has me second-guessing.
Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort

One day, I’ll take a photo exactly like this; Bora Bora and wedding gown (or some other dispensable dress) included.

Bora Bora Beach

Bora Bora Coconut

Bora Bora Boat

Bora Bora Four Seasons Resort

Can you say paradise? I can.

Photos Courtesy of I am Glamorous

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2012 Miss America Pageant Winner: Laura Kaeppeler, Miss Wisconsin

15 Jan

The 2012 Miss America Pageant did not disappoint, and while I was obviously rooting for Miss California finalist, Noelle Freeman, I can see why Miss Wisconsin, Laura Kaeppeler, won the crown.

Top 5 Miss America Pageant finalists (left to right): Miss Wisconsin, Miss Oklahoma, Miss Arizona, Miss New York and Miss California

Miss America 2012 Top 5 Finalists

 Miss Wisconsin during the Miss America Pageant evening gown portion. I love the subtle drama of the dress and her lovely smile.

Miss America 2012 Miss-Wisconsin Laura-Kaeppeler Evening

Miss Wisconsin wearing a very flattering jewel-accented white bikini. Gotta say it–amazing bod!

Miss America 2012 Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler Swimsuit

I had to sneak Miss California into this post. She has a great face, save for the unfortunate crazy-eye of this shot. Ah, well.

Miss America 2012 Miss California Noelle Freemand Swimsuit Front

One more of Miss California. See? Cute face in profile, too!

Miss America 2012 Miss California Noelle Freeman Swimsuit 2

But at the end of the day, Laura Kaeppeler wins the gold and is crowned Miss America for 2012.

Cue music: “Isn’t she lovely, isn’t she wonderful…”

Miss America 2012 Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler Crowned

You know that 99% of the contestants shown are devastated, but way to take a great, smiling shot.

Miss America 2012 Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler 2

I’m glad that Miss Wisconsin won. Her platform on supporting and mentoring children of incarcerated parents is an issue that often goes unnoticed and under-served.

Photos Courtesy of Huffington Post and the New York Daily News

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