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.

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.

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

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.

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

Can you say paradise? I can.

Photos Courtesy of I am Glamorous

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

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

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

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.

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

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…”

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

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

The art deco layout of the stones are so classy and romantic. LOVE.

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Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag

The goal is to find a pre-owned black Chanel 2.55 flap bag. I’m partial to lambskin and silver hardware, and I won’t settle for anything else–especially since I’ll be looking at a hefty $2,000 for this classic piece.

Suede Wedge Ankle Boots

Sure, these suede wedge ankle boots are Dolce & Gabanna, but I don’t have to get this exact pair (even though that would be awesome.) Pair ‘em with leggings or jeans and even a cocktail dress.

Michael Kors Tortoise Watch

I’ve been meaning to stop taking my iphone out when I’m curious about the time. Instead, this Michael Kors Tortoise Watch is a timepiece that serves it’s true purpose.

Black Straight Leg Jeans

No, my new year’s resolution isn’t to lose weight, it’s to grab me some slimming black straight leg jeans. So easy to dress up or down. These are from 7 for All Mankind.

Red Peplum Dress

This skin tight number will do my curves the justice they deserve. A red peplum dress is like the second next best thing to a LBD.

Leopard Loafers

It’s classy footwear with a punch. On your feet. I’ve wanted leopard loafers since April 2011. I always love a great animal print accessory.

Metallic Snakeskin Skinny Belt

Everything must be skinny in 2012. Everything. I need a complementary metallic snakeskin skinny belt to go with those black skinny jeans.

Black Biker Boots

All my boots are heeled (save for one pair of brown Born equestrian-style boots.) My feet need to chillax in 2012, so comfy black biker boots are a must. Again, these Burberry biker boots are a bit of a stretch, but something similar will do.

Yellow Umbrella

Not as random as it seems. I’m on a How I Met Your Mother marathon and owning a yellow umbrella seems so romantic (even if it barely rains in Southern California.)

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This striped long-sleeve top was a pick by the bf. Usually, I try very very hard to stay away from horizontal stripes, but I like the color (more of a pale pink before the photog. filters) and the button accents on the shoulders. Since it was such a crowd-pleaser, I decided to grab it at under $30.

I was pretty hesitant about this short-sleeve turtleneck sweater. It seemed too chunky to do my figure justice, and the lack of sleeves were also worrying. I’m glad I gave it a go, though. It’s not only comfy, but a steal at $25.

I actually really liked this color-blocked blouse, but the bf was completely against it. If they had one in a size up, I would’ve grabbed it anyway but I suppose it was just not meant to be.

Photo: Please Note

… and what’s Christmas eve without an adorable polar bear cub?

Cheers!

xx Jenn

Here are just a few things I’d like to play around with over the holidays:

Black lace for a semi-sheer scoop neck tank and headband.

A super fancy sewing machine straight from the pros at Project Runway.

Crushed lambskin material in a metallic color for jewelry!

Used bullet casings for accessories and a dash of badass.

A mega arsenal jewelry making kit to execute my crafting schemes.

I’d love to turn this fascination into a regular hobby, but would be satisfied with one or two successful pieces at best. Sure, I’d be spending an unreasonable amount of money to be a make-believe fashion and jewelry designer, but so long as birthdays and Christmas still exist there’s still hope. Right?

Have you tried evoking your inner design-eye? Were you successful? Failed miserably? Share your thoughts and help me decide on whether to take the plunge!

In addition to the trending silhouette, I’m head-over-heels for the art deco details that run rampant throughout the collection. They lend an elegant, vintage touch to the wedding dresses that I can’t get enough of.

I love the elaborate detail of Jenny Packham’s Ormile, which focuses on the bust. The neckline is also extremely flattering, as are the wider straps at the shoulders. Jenny Packham sure knows how to deliver!

I suppose I should note that I’m typically not a huge fan of sheath wedding dresses, as often they don’t scream “wedding” to me. Jenny Packham’s Dalia is also one of those designs where I don’t get the wedding vibe (aside from it being white), but as a gown in general– I’m loving it.

I can see Jenny Packham’s Astrid on a young bride or grazing the sand at a beach destination wedding. I’m a fan of some sort of head-to-toe design extra, and this wedding dress does just that.

This speckled beauty is called Callie. Again, I see this gown as being most suitable for a more casual affair, especially with the short train at the back. One thing I’d add to this dress is a jeweled belt, but hey, that’s just me.

Packham’s Willow wedding dress is gorgeous all around. I love the sheer sleeves, the fine beading at the torso and the layering at the skirt. This is a dress I can see myself in (WHITE ONLY PLEASE), and that headpiece is the icing on the cake.

Jenny Packham’s Imari wedding dress is what an art deco wedding dress is all about: clean linear design. You can see it with the ruched waistline and the vertical embellishment to the hem. Oh, and don’t get me started with that headpiece– so regal!

What’s your take on the sheath trend? Do you love Jenny Packham’s fall bridal collection, or is it too old-timey for your taste? Share your thoughts below!

xx Jenn