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.

Xoxo
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.