Quintessential High Street Brand, Topshop, to Launch Debut Bridal Collection

In the pursuit of been a one-stop-shop for all things affordable fashion, high street favorite brand, Topshop, is set to release it’s first ever bridal collection come April 2017.

BOS Throwback: Pronovias 2017 Collection

I'm a huge Pronovias design lover. I mean really huge (the BOS rental store has 6 original Pronovias pieces and that's not even enough for me, LOL).  

BOS Feature: Contours by Valerie Lawson (CVL) - Stunning Beauty Campaign for Every Bride

I love love love Ghana! No lie! And to have one of my favourite Ghanaian hair and makeup artist, Valerie Lawson, release the Contours by Valerie Lawson (CVL) bridal beauty campaign was just E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G to me yesterday. I just couldn't wait to share it with you guys. She drew her inspiration for this campaign from the Muslim traditional bride, the Christian white wedding and the just concluded St. Valentine’s Day. Let's jump in...

Once Worn, Forever Loved 😍

"Ziba, what happens to this gown that I have spent so much $$$$ on now my wedding day is over"? As a bridal wear stylist & personal shopper, I cannot tell you how many times I have heard this question and your guess or should I say, experience, is as good as mine. This beautiful dress that made you feel like a princess on your big day just sits in your wardrobe occupying so much space. And NO, your daughter will likely not want to wear it for her big day either. LOL! Come on, she'll likely be generation Z!!!

Halt in the name of the Dress: Must-Have Photos of Your Dress (Before You Put It On)

Now you've spent all this time looking for a wedding dress and finally made your choice, so it’s only fitting to make sure memories of “the one” are properly documented on your big day. Why? Because you’ll get a gazillion images IN your gown but it’s worth planning for the shots before you even slip it on.

A Guide To Choosing Your Wedding Dress

I do quite a lot of bridal shopping with my clients, whether with them or for them, and one of the most daunting things to tick off our to-do-list is choosing a wedding dress. Choosing a wedding dress can be the craziest, most overwhelming process a bride will ever go through. I changed my mind about my wedding dress twice so been there, done that, did that. Hahahaha! The headache starts with the so so many options available, then you ask yourself how on earth you're to chose a dress which is supposed to make you look (and feel) like the most beautiful you’ve ever felt??! Pressure, pressure, pressure!!!

To help you through this journey, here's a guide from our friends at RockMyWedding you can download. If you require more help, do feel free to drop me an email.

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Photo creds: Trenique Artistry

BOS Trend: Be a Super Bride - Put A Cape on it

I love love fashion forward brides like the oh-so-fabulous Solange Knowles. Her caped wedding dress most definitely makes a statement of class, elegance and royalty. And it seems wedding dresses with capes are now the go-to style for brides that want a mix of traditional with a modern twist. An impactful look, wedding capes have been seen in the 2015 & 2016 & 2017  collections of Vania Romoff, Alberta Ferretti, and many more - including one of my affordable favourites, Ralph & Russo. Here are a few of my favourite wedding dresses with capes to inspire you especially now that the weather is getting, well, cooler. Enjoy.

How to Choose the Perfect Earrings for Your Big Day

Earrings are the perfect accessory that complete every bride's look. You really want to look at your wedding pictures and see your smiling face adorned with the most adorable twinkling beauties and not just some pair of trendy earrings that look totally out of place.

The chosen bridal earrings should compliment a bride's style, theme, and story. It's a momentous occasion and each aspect should reflect your personal style. Whether your style is elegantly classic, traditional, or bohemian, there's the right pair of earrings for you on your big day.

Kids' Corner at the Wedding Reception? Oh Yes!!!

Most guests with kids would often like to take their kids with to a wedding. I always advise couples to check with guests if they are bringing kids and how many. If you are welcoming guests’ children to your wedding, you might consider creating a fun kids table designed just for them. It’s a great opportunity to interpret your colour scheme and floral choices in fun, new ways!

BOS Trend: Black and White Wedding Gowns

Mysterious, sexy, glamorous and dramatic are some of the words used to describe the black and white wedding gown trend. Many stylish brides are waiving au revoir to traditional gowns and using the aisle as their personal runway by providing a refreshing twist.

 Renowned designers such as Vera Wang, Oscar De La Renta, J. Mendel, and Carolina Herrera (to name a few) hit all the right notes by refining classic style with impeccable black and white details.

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Wow Vows: Creating Your Personalised Wedding Vows

 

OK - So I've been getting a few emails about having personalised vows. Did I hear personalised vows in Naija? Oh yes! I've atteneded two weddings where the couples had their own vows and I think it's an awesome way to show friends and family just how deeply and passionately you both are. However, a healthy dose of writer’s block can hit you squarely on the head when trying to write your own vows. Here are a few tips to help you transforming your heavy, life-altering, feelings into a string of coherent words.

Tosan Jemide Unveils The Tallest Cake In Africa

 Tosan Jemide said before now that he would be making the Guinness Book of World Records with the tallest 'Cake in Africa’. Well, on Thursday May 16th 2013, the huge cake was unveiled at Silverbird Galleria in Lagos. It stands at 28-feet. Congratulations to him. He's done Nigeria proud :-). Another pic after the cut...

Planning Your Dream Honeymoon in Seychelles!

 

The islands of Seychelles have fast become one of the hottest honeymoon spots in the world. They are quite simply the most romantic location imaginable and are the perfect spot for the most romantic holiday of your life - crystal clear waters gently breaking on pure white sands with gently swaying palms in the background and a variety of hotels and resorts to suit each couple's needs for that perfect Seychelles honeymoon. A honeymoon in Seychelles can be a wonderful experience, provided you plan it right. Here is a look at certain tips that can help you plan for your Seychelles honeymoon.

25 Best Places To Go For Your Honeymoon

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Kenya

Being in Kenya is like setting your foot in paradise where you will witness the abundance of flora and fauna, together with the majesty of nature such as the pristine forests and the fascinating sight of Mt. Kilimanjaro. This is also the perfect place for an adventure that unleashes the wild side of every tourist and couple that visit.

 

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California

There are so many places to visit in California that going through all the many famous places there would take you many days. However, if you want to focus on the locations that would set the mood and create those special moments, visiting Disneyland would be one of the best choices. The theme park is so vast that it not only offers rides for kids but also a number attractions that would appeal to an older crowd.

 

Some of America's Most Beautiful Cakes

 

Just stumbled on the most amazing article on America's most amazing cakes on Brides.com. Bride.com spent nearly a year scouring the country's best bakeries in search of top pastry artists. More than 200 accepted their invitation to create a showstopping design, but only 24 could claim to have produced one of America's Most Beautiful Cakes. I love "food art" and my sweet tooth definitely wants some of these. Enjoy.

Groom-Centric: Fashion for the Groom... with a "Pink" Bride :-)

 We often delve into wedding fashion around these parts with everything from the prettiest of dresses, to heels to-die-for and veils fit for Queens. But one area we so often forget, is the wedding ware of that dapper Groom of yours. Here's something I stumbled upon by Darren Younge, after the cut.

Bridal Style 101: Your Dress and Your Shape

Ever since you were a little girl, you’ve probably had an idea in your head of your dream wedding dress. Now that dream is about to become a reality. But the nipped-in waist bodice with a sweetheart neckline and multi-layered tulle skirt that you lusted after in your teens, or the figure-hugging fishtail that you always fancied yourself in may not actually be right for you. Finding the style that flatters your figure (and personality) should be your number one priority – our guide to gown silhouettes and body shapes will give you an idea of what will work best. Check out some wedding dress styles after the cut and what could work for your body type....