Fashion

Fashion Friday – MET Gala Bridal Inspirations

17 May2013 By Bridgette 3 Comments

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!

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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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...]

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Fashion Friday – June Ambrose Shoe Collection for HSN

22 Mar2013 By Bridgette 4 Comments

June Ambrose with her fab HSN shoe collection

Great news for all you shoe lovers! Veteran fashion stylist June Ambrose (her client list includes Jay-Z and Mariah Carey) has collaborated with theme and the Home Shopping Network for a line of footwear. Unlike most celebrity stylists and high-end designer lines for mass retailers, one can actually imagine June wearing these shoes. (You guys know what I mean.) [Read more...]

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Fashion Friday – Style Expert Sam Saboura on Wedding Dress Shopping

15 Mar2013 By Bridgette 7 Comments

Triple B founder Bridgette Bartlett in a princess gown selected by Sam!

After going gown shopping with the talented (and hilarious) Sam Saboura for TLC’s Something Borrowed, Something New, I knew I had to get Sam on Triple B to share his wedding gown expertise. Check it out: [Read more...]

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How to Create Your Own “Something Borrowed” Wedding Dress – Triple B EXCLUSIVE

4 Mar2013 By Bridgette 8 Comments

BEFORE: My mother's 1960s wedding shift dress and jacket ensemble

AFTER: A strapless mermaid-esque modern wedding gown

The feedback from Triple B’s appearance on TLC’s Something Borrowed, Something New has been nothing short of phenomenal! I’ve receieved kudos from long lost friends, family across the country and even strangers on the street who saw the show and were amazed at the transformation of my mother’s 1960s wedding shift dress and jacket into a modern form-fitting wedding gown. So, I invited the uber-talented designer from the show Kelly Nishimoto (She also has a mean shoe game ladies!) to share with Triple B the 411 on transforming a vintage find for any bride. [Read more...]