Irreverent Brides:Unconventional Wedding Dressing

For Reese Witherspoon's wedding to CAA talent manager Jim Toth, the actress (and second-time bride) opted to do things a little differently. Witherspoon said “I do” at her Ojai ranch home in a blush-tone Monique Lhullier corset dress.

The bride looked stunning as usual, and her fresh choice inspired people to look at others who decided to say “I don't” to the traditional white wedding dress and instead wore bold, unconventional dresses for their walk down the aisle.

 For her wedding to baseball player Joe DiMaggio, Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe chose an unconventional fur-collared brown suit, perfect for her city hall ceremony.

Bianca Jagger wears a YSL Le Smoking jacket to her 1971 wedding to Rolling Stones’singer Mick Jagger.

 Lauren Santo Domingo couldn't decide on whether to wear long or short, so she did both. After the ceremony and before the party, her close friend Olivier Theyskens cut the dress he designed for her in half.

 

Gwen Stefani looked pretty and punk in her dip-dyed silk Galliano gown, seen here at her London wedding with Gavin Rossdale.

 

 Inspired by flamenco dancers, Miranda Brooks donned a Spanish felt hat and a ruffled Oscar de la Renta dress embroidered with flowers in honor of her daughters, Poppy and Violette.

 

Queen of burlesque Dita von Teese added a bit of the boudoir feel to her wedding by choosing a dramatic purple corseted dress by Vivienne Westwood.
 

Alexander McQueen designed four dresses for Plum Sykes's wedding, but she finally settled on this one with a dramatic train for her special day.

Wedding Dress of Stars

Stars' wedding dress are usually advanced customization,because their wedding dress must be worthy of their lavish wedding scene. Although, to ordinary people like us can only expect such a luxury wedding dress, we can also learn some skills in collocation from their design and know how to wear the wedding dress with your own style and taste.

1.Nicole Kidman
Nicole wore a floor length white gown, complete with pearl earrings and a cascading veil. She has always seemed to me, simple and elegant.

2.Katie Holmes
She and her husband Tom Cruises have caught the attention of the whole wide world. There have a lot of guessing where the wedding will be held and it is infact one of the news that any paparazzi wants to get hold of, preferably the first to do so.However, such high profile weddings are only known to strictly invited guests.Both were wearing Armani during their weddings, and not only them but most probably the whole family had worn similar brand.

3.Milla Jovovich
Fashion forward star Milla Jovovich is tops when it comes to wedding dresses worn by celebrities. Her gown was designed by Temperley London, and Jovovich was a vision of loveliness as she exchanged vows with her new hubby Paul Anderson. The white silk sheath with a heavily embellished neckline and dazzling detailed workmanship drew many admiring glances.

Runway Looks for Less: 1A Classe by Alviero Martini Fall 2011

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The 1A Classe by Alviero Martini Fall 2011 collection was filled with flawless layering, bold florals, over-the-top fringe and luscious furs. The brand is known for being “fashionable, but at the same time above fashion” according to Martini’s website. Martini took inspiration from around the world to create his stunning fall line.
As fall progresses, the temperatures continue to drop, which means your thicker fall layers will soon start coming out of hiding. Martini demonstrates effortless ways to layer this fall in his runway collection, making it fabulous inspiration for your cool-weather looks.

Look 1: Layered Fur

 

In this look, Martini manages to combine two normally separate fall pieces in one ensemble for a fashion-forward aesthetic. By mixing a fur vest with a cape, Martini creates a look that is classic and streamlined with a trendy twist

Look 2: Mustard and Tweed

Mustard yellow is one of fall 2011′s trendiest colors and Martini makes it pop in this look. Here, he also pairs two different textures, silk and tweed. The soft, mustard-hued silk top stands out against the thick, brown tweed skirt. Martini continues to add yellow throughout the look with the bag and shoes.

Look 3: Military Green

In this look, Martini adds a chic twist to military green. He creates a streamlined look by pairing a sleek olive green jacket with a matching high-waisted skirt, and adds a pop of color with a patterned yellow heel. This look has a stylish yet effortless feel that’s perfect for fall.



Halloween on the Upper East Side: Blair Waldorf Beauty Looks

Last year Zephyr wrote a great piece on copying Blair’s style with excellent pointers on her hairstyle, too, so here are the pointers for how to achieve her signature beauty look.
For makeup, start with a light coverage foundation. Blair’s skin is flawless (I’m totally jealous), so you’ll want to make sure skin is plenty moisturized before applying. I’m hearing rave reviews about the dreamy smoothness of Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation.

Next, take a shimmery bronzer and dust it over your entire face to get a little bit of sparkle. Use it a bit more heavily underneath your cheekbones to give them shadowing and definition. I think Too Faced Mini Pink Leopard Bronzing Powder has a nice mix of shimmer and color.

The rest of Blair’s daytime makeup look is polished with a glossy lip. For eyes, use a light taupe/golden eyeshadow on lids and blend a darker brown shadow in your creases. Line your eyes with a brown or gray eye pencil, and finish by curling your lashes and adding a light coat of mascara. For her lips, pick a really shiny gloss–I like Clinique’s Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine.

If you’re going after Blair’s evening makeup, all you’ll need to modify in the steps above is that you’ll use a darker base shadow–like a dark gray–and then blend a black shadow (either sparkly or matte, your choice!) into the creases of her eyes. Layer on the mascara more heavily, and take a shimmery white shadow and highlight under your eyebrows and in the inner corners of your eye.

You’ll be glammed up for the most exclusive social event of the year!

Various Stylish Evening Dresses in Gossip Girls

 

You Can Sell Your Junk Cars for Cash

The aftermarket for automotive parts is a thriving one. Even if your junk car doesn't run, it has parts that can be used on comparable models. Auto salvage lots sell the parts from junk cars to vehicle owners and repair shops at a fraction of the cost of new parts. That's why they're willing to pay you for a junk car, even if they have to come tow it away. To sell junk cars for cash, this is your market.

1. Obtain the vehicle title. Establish ownership of a junk car to be sold with a title that bears your name. A legal business will only buy a car from the owner.

2. Assess the vehicle to be sold. Make a list of any body damage and systems that do not work. Include a list of any parts have already been removed. Check tire wear and interior condition. An auto salvage dealer may ask you several questions about the vehicle before offering a purchase price. You can expect anywhere from $35 to $50 for a junk car that's not running.

3. Repair the car. Get the car working and roadworthy, and drive it to a salvage lot. If it's at all possible to make a junk car run, it will sell for up to 10 times more than a disabled one.

4. Call for quotes from auto salvage dealers in your area. Call each of them to see who will give you the best price. Be sure the company is willing to send a tow driver to your location. A lot that's too far away may not be willing to pay for long-distance towing.

5. Deliver the car yourself. Use a tow bar, tow dolly or other legal towing means to deliver the vehicle to the lot. Some salvage yards will pay more for a junk car they don't have to tow.

Most Popular Wedding Day Music

Selecting your ceremony wedding music may seem like a daunting task. Jan Trerise of Vancouver’s Musical Occasions shares their list of the most popular and requested ceremony songs in the 20 year history of the company.

For the Processional and Registry Signing:

Canon in D
Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride)
Air on a G String
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Ave Maria
Gabriel’s Oboe
Flower Song
“Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen
What a Wonderful World
The Prayer and Con Te Partiro

For the Recessional:

The Wedding March
Trumpet Voluntary
La Rejouissance
Spring from the Four Seasons
Ode To Joy
“When I’m 64″ by the Beatles