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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...]
A reverse French mani Lisa Logan created for me before the TLC SBSN taping
I’m preparing to take my engagement pictures — WOO HOO! I thought we could do something fun and different today for BPOTW. Manicurist Lisa Logan will be giving me a manicure before the e-session and I’m not sure what kind of design I want. Lisa is insanely creative on her own, but it helps when I give her some sorta direction, ya know? So, take a look below at the three ideas she recently created and then leave a comment with your pick. Thanks, y’all! [Read more...]
The latest Triple B GIVEAWAY is here! The Perez Beauty Case by Mocha Moon (pictured above) is a cute gift to keep for yourself and pretty enough to store all your must-haves on your wedding day for essential touch-ups. It also makes an ideal bridesmaid gift. Creator Lori Louis was inspired by a love of makeup and her frustration after unsuccessfully searching for a product to store it all that was fashionable and functional. The case retails for $39.99 — but you can have it for free — and includes two transparent removable pouches that can fit easily in your purse, handbag, or carry-on tote. [Read more...]
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...]
Triple B's latest GIVEAWAY winner, Patricia!
The entries came pouring in for Triple B’s last giveaway of blogger Curly Nikki’s new book, Better Than Good Hair (Amistad)! You all had memorable responses of who your celebrity hair muses would be for your wedding day. The winner was ultimately Patricia Quansah of Maryland (pictured above with her prize). Check out her winning response: [Read more...]
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...]
Walmart's Forever Bride 1/3 Carat T.W. Diamond and Sterling Silver Bridal Set, $198
You, read correctly. Fifty. Eight. Dollars! Who knew it was possible to purchase a diamond engagement ring or wedding band under the same roof as toilet paper and laundry detergent (and in some states guns)? Walmart has recently expanded their assortment of quality diamond jewelry for every budget, with a wide selection of engagement rings and other bridal jewelry all under $1,000. The bargain retailer even offers layaway year-round on all jewelry purchases. [Read more...]
Zoe Saldana's Alexis Mabille gown was an unconventional choice...Do we like it or loathe it?
Check out these Triple B top gown picks from the 2013 Academy Awards for red carpet bridal inspirations! See if your favorite dress made the cut: [Read more...]
Me in one of the many wedding dresses I tried on for Something Borrowed, Something New! Think I picked this gown?
Tonight is the night, folks. Triple B has made it to prime-time! Tune into TLC’s Something Borrowed, Something New to catch Triple B and me on a hilarious and quite possibly emotional show. (Check here for complete listing info.) At the end of the 30-minute episode, you would have met my mother, [Read more...]
Me trying on a princess style wedding gown on the set of SBSN!
I’ve been itching to share this great news and at last the time is here. Yours truly will be one of the featured brides on TLC’s new reality show, Something Borrowed, Something New! [Read more...]
Blame it on my father since he bought me everything under the sun with my initials on it when I was a little girl; but I'm a bona fide sucker for most things monogrammed. In my adult years I learned many other people feel this way, too. (Insert sigh of relief here.) And I recently learned that C. Wonder has a great assortment of personalized items … [Read More...]
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