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Fashion Friday – MET Gala Bridal Inspirations

17 May2013 By Bridgette Leave a Comment

Solange was a hit once again on the red carpet!

I was looking forward to recapping the MET Gala on Triple B this year like I did here, here and here. I enjoy dissecting the red carpet trends that easily translate to the world of bridal. But this year I was completely underwhelmed. Womp, womp. The MET Gala normally gets even the most jaded fashion folks excited however 2013 left most confused. The tricky theme, Punk: Chaos to Couture was only acknowledged by a select few. So, Triple B is mixing things up and only highlighting the top three style trends from this year’s MET Gala. Here goes: [Read more...]

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Bridgette’s Pick of the Week – Bright Idea for Outdoor Weddings!

15 May2013 By Bridgette Leave a Comment

Don't Let This Happen to You!

Don’t you hate attending an outdoor affair like a wedding — dressed to the nines in your Sunday Best — and your heels sink into the grass, dirt, etc. It absolutely sucks! Plus, it can ruin your shoes. Until recently, the only real way around this was wearing wedges. But, check this out! [Read more...]

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Beauty Roadtest – How to Wear False Lashes for Your Wedding

10 May2013 By Bridgette 10 Comments

Contemplating wearing false eyelashes for your big day? Are you in an upcoming wedding and debating getting lashes? For this fun post, Triple B contributor Mabel Martinez got “lashed out!” and recorded the entire process just for you. You’re welcome!

Ta-Da: Follow Mabel's Lash to Lens Journey!

Bridgette’s Pick of the Week – Wedding-Ready Short Haircuts

8 May2013 By Bridgette 6 Comments

Like the River Hair Salon in Atlanta, GA created this gorge (!) style.

In between mailing Save-the-Dates (Who knew it would take so long!), finalizing centerpieces, spending way too much time on the Pantone and Dessy websites looking at shades of purple and trying to maintain some semblance of a personal life, I have begun to ponder how I will wear my hair on my wedding day. Okay, let me “keep it all the way 100″ as the kids say — my hairstylist has begun to ponder how I will wear my hair on my wedding day. And she gave me homework. She suggested that I show her pictures of what I like/have in mind. Yet another task for my growing to-do list. [Read more...]

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Fashion Friday – Three Rehearsal Dinner & Engagement Party Looks Starting at $30!

3 May2013 By Bridgette 4 Comments

Mellow Yellow: This pretty ASOS frock is less than one hundred bucks!

For today’s modern nuptials, brides have many more events to worry about getting fab for besides the wedding day. Many nearlyweds also have engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and farewell brunches. Who wants to run out and purchase new threads for all of that? I say try shopping in your own closet first but if you’re still in search of something fab, Triple B has come to your rescue. Below are three looks that can work for any of those before mentioned occasions and one is less than thirty bucks! Bonus, all three looks also work great for the guest of a wedding to wear, too. [Read more...]

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BlackBridalBliss.com Joins Soliloquy Bridal Couture for Kevan Hall Trunk Show!

29 Apr2013 By Bridgette 5 Comments

Exquisite gowns like this from Kevan Hall will be waiting for you on Saturday at Soliloquy!

Triple B is full of exciting news these days! The latest? I will be joining Soliloquy Bridal Boutique in Herndon, Virginia (right outside of Washington, DC) on Saturday, May 4th for the Kevan Hall Trunk Show. This will be a must-attend event — complete with tasty refreshments. In addition, I’ll be giving a wedding-planning presentation, raffling off an awesome Triple B gift bag and there will be a photographer on hand to capture it all! Plus (yes, there’s more!), [Read more...]

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Bridal Sales, Reality TV Castings & More!

22 Apr2013 By Bridgette 2 Comments

Find out how YOU can appear on TLC's Something Borrowed Something New, too!

There’s lots of fun stuff going on for brides-to-be! Triple B has the 411 for ya; check out the exciting list compiled just for you: [Read more...]

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Triple B EARTH DAY GIVEAWAY – TAY Beauty Products!

19 Apr2013 By Bridgette 8 Comments

Earth Day is Monday, April 22nd and as an honor to this important day Triple B has another great GIVEAWAY up our sleeves! TAY, the vegan friendly and cruelty-free beauty product line with gorgeous packaging to boot, has given Triple B two (!) items to give away. One bottle of TAY’s All Purpose Shea Butter and a Nota Bene 100% Soy Candle (both pictured above) will be given to a randomly selected winner. Just respond to the below request to enter: [Read more...]

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Fashion Friday – Wedding Veil Styles

5 Apr2013 By Bridgette 5 Comments

Former Tie the Knot Tuesday bride Rashida is gorgeous in a sophisticated birdcage veil!

Confession: I had no idea there were so many types of veils until I launched Triple B. (And I have two degrees from the Fashion Institute of Technology plus studied fashion in London, England.) The truth is, I highly doubt most women do. So when it is time to search for their own veil brides are typically clueless and feel daunted by the whole process. Ladies, refer to this when you go gown/veil shopping this weekend — whether you’re the bride, mother of the bride or a bridesmaid it could prove helpful. You’re welcome! [Read more...]

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The Road to Mrs. – My Style to the Aisle Bridal Expo Recap

4 Apr2013 By Bridgette 12 Comments

Triple B's Road to Mrs. blogger Nae shares the 411 on DC's Style to the Aisle Bridal Show!

Last weekend I attended the Style to the Aisle, A Bride’s Runway event at L’Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C. Created by Michelle Davis of Memorable Moments Event Planning Co. in Baltimore, MD, this one-of-a-kind bridal fashion event brings brides face to face with designers, bridal boutiques, models, photographers, makeup artists and hair stylists. This event is different from most bridal shows/expos in that it is centered around Michelle’s belief that the aisle is a bride’s personal runway and every bride is a celebrity on their special day. Who can argue with that? [Read more...]