Winter weddings rare but distinctive
2013 December 30. | Szerző: shannon
Matt and Emily Skoronski prayed for snow on their wedding day.
The Perryman couple chose Dec. 28, 2012, to get married because they love winter. Snow would have made the day perfect.
“I wanted it to snow, because what’s a winter wedding without snow? But it ended up being a sunny 40-degree day,” Emily says. Her bouquet was adorned with acorns and snowflakes, and personalized snowflake wedding ornaments were given to guests as wedding favors.
“My husband grew up in Massachusetts, and I love the cold and snow, so having a winter wedding was a no-brainer for us.”
The Skoronskis aren’t alone — but they’re close to it. Winter nuptials account for just 5 percent of all weddings nationwide. In Maryland, that statistic is 2 percent, says Jamie Miles, editor at The Knot, an online wedding resource. Still, they offer upsides such as lower costs and distinctive visuals.
“It’s even less popular in Maryland than the rest of the U.S. The number has stayed relatively flat since 2009,” Miles says. “We are predicting for 2013 it will remain pretty steady.”
Cold weather makes travel difficult, and the unpredictability scares brides off from winter weddings. Insurance, agreements with vendors and a backup plan are necessary for winter weddings.
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“If we’re in Baltimore and there’s a blizzard, you’re in trouble,” says Diana Venditto, owner of Eventi Planning in Baltimore.
Raquel Shutt, owner of Wedding Savvy in Annapolis, remembers one wedding a few years ago at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. It had snowed heavily the night before. Shutt spent most of the day before and the morning of the wedding making sure the photographers, florist and caterer were going to show up. She also had to make sure the transportation company would drive guests to and from the hotel.
“It was the day of a huge, huge snowstorm,” Shutt says. “I had assistants with me that day because we knew it was going to be a tough job.”
Snow can make for stunning photographs, but it can also make some areas difficult to shoot. At the Naval Academy wedding, the field was covered with snow, but the bridal party took pictures anyway. “All the girls that day had snow boots as a backup. Everybody had winter jackets and cute furs,” Shutt says. “People do want and expect from the bridal party a few outside shots.”
Colder weather was a draw for Peter and Renee Coolbaugh of Baltimore when they were planning their December wedding. There was no snow on their Dec. 7 wedding day. The next day; however, it snowed a couple inches.
“The day of our wedding it was about 40 and windy,” says Renee. “We got snow the next day and that made it fun for our guests getting home.”
Renee and Peter knew messy weather was a possibility.
“There’s no way I wanted a summer wedding. I don’t like to be hot. We wanted cooler temperatures,” Renee says. “I’m more of a cold weather kind of person.”
Renee’s one regret about the timing of her wedding was photo locations.
“The places I really wanted photos weren’t possible in 40-degree weather,” Renee said. “One thing, if you’re thinking about this season, think about where you want your photos.” Renee and her bridal party took photos at a harborside hotel in the outside garden on the eighth floor, and she and Peter took photos around Little Italy.
Despite the drawbacks, winter has some wedding perks. With amazing photographs and festive decor, they can be beautiful and memorable, says Shutt.
“There’s something about a winter wedding that is intrinsically more romantic,” says Shutt. There are candles and fireplaces and plenty of greens and warm hues. It all meshes in a winter wedding, she says.
Emily and Matt’s reception was at the Bulle Rock Residents’ Club in Havre de Grace. It was decorated with Christmas trees and poinsettias, which the couple loved.
“It is always decorated to the nines for Christmas,” Emily says. Two evergreens in the hallway were decorated with snowflake ornaments for the guests to take home. “I had an ice-blue color for lighting in the reception to give it more of an icy wonderland look.”
And all that romantic ambience will cost less in winter. Because weddings are scarce in winter, reception sites and vendors often offer major discounts. Some sites are already decorated for the holiday or winter season.
“You can save money that way if you like the decor,” says Venditto. “Winter can be gorgeous, and you can make it your own.”
Maje captures Asia’s diversity by going to extremes
2013 December 16. | Szerző: shannon
As the invasion of contemporary French brands continues around the world, their appeal to fashion-savvy working women is increasingly clear.
Labels such as Maje, Sandro, Claudie Pierlot, The Kooples and Zadig & Voltaire have flooded Asian markets and attracted sophisticated consumers from the middle and upper middle class.
Cool, urban and effortless, the French contemporary aesthetic is a globalised take on the classic styles Paris is known for. Its muses are more likely to be Alexa Chung and Lou Doillon, rather than delicate Audrey Hepburn-types.
Maje has enjoyed a measure of success in Hong Kong with the reopening of its IFC store earlier this month.
When I met Judith Milgrom, Maje’s glamorous founder at her Paris headquarters in October, she said the company’s focus for this year and next would be on opening more stores in the US and China.
The company’s success did not come overnight. Maje was founded 15 years ago. Back then there was no brand that offered what it did, Milgrom says. Her sister, Evelyn Chetrite, had founded competing brand Sandro with her husband just a few years earlier.
“There is always stimulating and healthy competition,” says Milgrom. “Evelyn is a very talented person … but we have our own tastes.”
Both brands, as well as Claudie Pierlot (whom both sisters design for) soon formed an interesting fashion movement. Investment from the LVMH Group luxury goods conglomerate, followed by American private equity firm KKR buying a 65 per cent stake this year, has spurred a global expansion for the brand.
“Basically, when we started we were right in the middle of the top brands and the cheaper brands that didn’t have the style to go with it.
“I created the collections to offer an alternative to working active women … as well as the younger fashionistas who could not afford those luxury brands. I wanted to give them the opportunity to wear beautiful pieces at affordable prices.”
It is a niche that has proven to be rewarding for both sisters. With the diverse lifestyles of today’s woman, Maje – a little bohemian, a little glam, but always offering plenty of chic, sharp office wear – has found a combination that really hits home.
“Fashion today has to definitely adapt to this lifestyle. I like to create collections that you can wear all day at work and then you can just add one accessory or beautifully cut jacket and carry on into the evening,” says Milgrom.
The brand has been popular in Asia for some time, she says, despite only setting up stores here a few years ago.
And while Maje’s French customers may still favour a more effortless style, Milgrom says her Hong Kong clients are often more fashion conscious and particular about specific pieces. The collection for spring-summer 2014 channels a feeling of warmth that is inspired by an imagined, road trip across the US, moving through extremes between the coasts.
Feather-light, ethereal pieces are accompanied by heavy, protective jackets. “Leather fringe suede might remind people of Texas and coastal music festivals, but on the other side, there is the New York working girl with fitted, black structured pieces,” says Milgrom.
Well-edited extremes seem to be a theme at Maje. And with women’s styles diversifying fast in Asia, they appear to be hitting a rather powerful note.
Swindon starts work on historic regeneration
2013 December 12. | Szerző: shannon
Swindon Designer Outlet in the UK began works on the regeneration of the historic Long Shop building, part of the Grade II-listed Great Western Railway Works.
The regeneration is part of a £35-million investment to incorporate the Long Shop as part of the extension of Swindon Designer Outlet, which will add 50,000 sq ft/4,700 sq m of new retail space, to bring the total to 250,000 sq ft/23,000 sq m.
The extension will also create around 350 new jobs once the works are finished in early 2015, increasing the total number of people employed at Swindon Designer Outlet to 1,100, making the centre a key employer in the town, which is just off the M4, west of London.
This will be the third extension of Swindon Designer Outlet since it opened in 1997, nearly 20 years ago. The centre was originally developed and is still managed by McArthurGlen. It is owned by Henderson Global Investors within the Outlet Mall Partnership – a fund for institutional investors, and one in which McArthurGlen itself invests.
Sven Gaede, McArthurGlen’s UK Managing Director, says: “The start of the refurbishment and expansion works today is great news for Swindon and for the South West. It marks the relaunch of the centre as the region’s must-visit fashion and shopping destination.
“As part of the extension, we will be bringing in new, exciting brands and improving the overall shopping experience. Shoppers will now also be able to experience and enjoy first-hand the refurbished Long Shop, with its conservation ensured for future generations.”
Andrew Rich, Fund Manager for the Henderson UK Outlet Mall Fund, adds: “Swindon is a very successful centre within our outlet mall portfolio, and the expansion is part of our investment strategy to continue to deliver strong performance for our investors in a fund that has returned almost 10% IRR in a difficult period for the UK economy and property market, demonstrating the resilience of the outlet mall sector.”
Ian Piper, CEO of Forward Swindon, the economic growth and regeneration company for Swindon, says: “We’re delighted to see this level of investment into Swindon, and the enhanced facility will offer more high-quality shopping and eating options for our residents and workers, as well as visitors from further afield.
“The challenge of creating a stronger connection between the Swindon Designer Outlet and the rest of the town centre, as identified in the Masterplan, is an important element of our work at Forward Swindon.”
Club Monaco Holiday 2013 Lookbook
2013 November 22. | Szerző: shannon
The Club Monaco holiday 2013 line revolves around one of the fall/winter 2013 season’s most popular trends: metallics. Though metallic accents abounded on the runways, up until now, high street retailers have been reluctant to include high sparkle alternatives into their fall/winter 2013 lines. That all began changing as soon as holiday alternatives started hitting the shelves. Suddenly, sparkly thought provoking alternatives are everywhere and choosing the coolest items worth adding to our wardrobe is not proving an easy task.
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The new Club Monaco holiday 2013 lookbook brings both options for those who feel ready to embrace the trend without holding back and for those who prefer versatile options with just a trendy hint. In other words, there’s something for everyone in the new line. Since the time to find perfect holiday alternatives is getting shorter and shorter, a few style ideas on how to dress to impress definitely come in handy. The label’s suggestions seem to be based on the idea of keeping things simple and classy. Though metallic pieces can be extremely conspicuous, the label’s newest options are very balanced and don’t seem too over the top.
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At times, the ladylike allure of the new Club Monaco holiday 2013 outfit suggestions reminds us of the ultra classy Tory Burch holiday 2013 lookbook, which revolves around many of the same principles. The chromatic palette might seem a bit limited, however, the gorgeous embellishments definitely compensate for the restricted options color-wise. Gorgeous skirts, chic blouses with a romantic flair, sexy yet ladylike dresses and a variety of cool accessories worth splurging on are included in the latest Club Monaco collection.
A metallic accessory can be a great choice for adding a trendy vibe to a look without too much effort. A chain handbag featuring cool metallic details, a pair of cool metallic cap toe pumps or a chic belt can easily bring a festive vibe to any new season look. The best thing about the new outfits from the Club Monaco holiday 2013 lookbook? They make becoming the center of attention seem completely effortless.
5 Black Friday Shopping Tips for Women
2013 November 16. | Szerző: shannon
If you’re planning on buying something on Black Friday, you should take a look at these 5 Black Friday shopping tips before doing so. This way, you’ll have all the necessary premises for purchasing the best product.
How to Get the Best Deals on Black Friday: Do Your Research
If you want to know how to get the best deals on Black Friday, you should start by doing your own research. So, if you’re planning on buying a special product, such as a TV, a notebook or an ebook reader, you should take a peak at consumer reviews.
If those reviews are bad, you shouldn’t rush and purchase it just because its price dropped. Instead, follow this Black Friday shopping tip: be patient, continue to do your research, and you’ll definitely find a better product.
Black Friday Shopping Tip: Compare Prices
Comparing prices is also one of the best Black Friday shopping tips for women. If you’ve finally decided what you want to buy, start comparing the prices provided by the stores involved in the Black Friday promotion. Moreover, here’s another how to get the best deals on Black Friday tip: you should check the producer’s web page to see the detailed information on the item you’re planning to buy, and then compare it to the one provided by the stores.
Great Black Friday Shopping Tips for Women: Early Bird Special Offers
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Here’s another great Black Friday shopping tip for women. Why? Because there are lots of stores that advertise special offers for early birds. These offers have one important purpose: they’re meant to draw in the crowd. This being said, you should take advantage of this great Black Friday shopping tip because you’ll get to be one of the first people to buy the desired items on sale.
Black Friday Shopping Tips: Bring Sales Ads with You
This is probably one of the best Black Friday shopping tips. There are stores that have the so called ‘lowest price guarantee’ policy. And if you find a better offer than the one provided by a particular store, you should bring this sales ad with you. According to the store’s policy, this acts as proof in applying the price difference.
Important Black Friday Shopping Tip for Women: Know the Store’s Policy
Knowing stores’ policy is a very important Black Friday shopping tip for women because you’ll know exactly what places to avoid. There are stores that became very strict with their exchanging policy, so here’s another Black Friday shopping tip for you: carry the receipt if you want to exchange a product.
Isabel Marant’s designer collection is coming to H&M
2013 November 7. | Szerző: shannon
And in just over a week’s time it is landing on our doorstep.
The Isabel Marant for H&M collection arrives in Glasgow’s flagship Buchanan Street store next Thursday.
So expect overnight queuing as one of the catwalk’s most celebrated names takes her signature style to the wider public – and for a fraction of the price.
The collection oozes French laidback style, mixing some of the Parisian’s best-loved details, including fringing and chunky knits. Designer Isabel, who launched her fashion house nearly a decade ago, has combined wearable pieces with bohemian accessories to channel a chic but quirky vibe.
From navy peacoats to keep out the cold to silk scarves that are bound to be on a few Christmas lists, it is no wonder the designer has such a wide following.
As well as the line for women and young people, Isabel has created pieces for men for the first time.
The designer follows in the footsteps of Versace, Marni, Lanvin and Stella McCartney in collaborating with the high-street store.
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She added: “I aim at creating something real, that women want to wear in their everyday lives, with a certain carelessness, which I think is very Parisian.You dress up, but do not pay too much attention and still look sexy. The collection is infused with this kind of easiness and attitude.
“Everything can be mixed following one’s own instincts: my take on fashion is all about personality.”
The line launches in H&M Buchanan Street at 9am next Thursday, November 14.
A POP-UP shop is launching in a Glasgow shopping centre.
Parma Vintage (PV) will set up in Princes Square, on the lower ground floor, on Friday, and will be in the mall until Sunday.
Set up in 2009 by Gillian McGilp and named after her favourite retro sweets, Parma Violets, Gillian created a business from the vintage finds she picked up during her time as an air hostess.
PV became a one-stop shop in Gourock, Inverclyde, for vintage, modern brands, accessories, gifts and homewares.
The store mixes vintage with new on-trend fashion, and they stock an eclectic mix of both to suit all styles.
Gillian said: “Our customers range from people who live across the street to fashion lovers on the other side of the world.
“We want to bring the fun shopping experience of PV to you – and what better place to start than the style hub of Glasgow?”
Cara Delevingne’s New Mulberry Campaign is Quirky Perfection
2014 January 3. | Szerző: shannon
Behold an ad that’ll make you wish you were in spring. 2013’s most-searched model knows how to quirk for the camera, and Miss Cara Delevigne’s latest Spring Summer 2014 collaboration with Mulberry is no exception. After achieving success with Delevingne in its Fall 2013 campaign rife with allusions to Tippi Hedron in Hitchcock’s The Birds, Mulberry signed Delevingne for another season with a wildlife motif. The concept? A topsy turvy tea party occupied by an array of farm animals.
Delevingne’s Spring ad campaign for Mulberry is twee with a twist, featuring a grazing pony, a pelican, cockatoo, tortoise, and a host of disobedient dogs. Mulberry’s eccentric concept behind the shoot is not a stretch for the model, whose signature kooky expressions and outlandish campaigns define her career as much as her sought-after eyebrows. Delevingne’s previous idiosyncratic projects include a punk Marie Antoinette-themed Chanel campaign, a neon sportif shoot for DKNY, and a shimmering Disco throwback campaign for Blumarine.
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Photographed by Tim Walker, the shoot took place at an 18th century Oxfordshire home where climbing vines of vibrant blooms and a messy table of treats set the stage for Mulberry’s sleek bags and streamlined floral ensembles. Mulberry’s handbag collection took shape in a number of reinterpreted classics, such as the Bayswater tote, in a range of neutral shades, punctuated by pops of crimson and persimmon. The clothing took a subtly feminine route, an interplay of muted brocade and neutral stripes with punchy patterns.
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