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Nicole Palacios /// Mon, 4 January 2010 /// Discoveries

China Chic

Crate and Barrel has added a line of bone china to their collection of dinnerware, and the look for all four styles is clean, classic, and timeless. “Kensington Blue” features platinum edging and just a hint of color and texture, while “Kensington Pearl”
Marilyn Oliveira /// Wed, 30 December 2009 /// Locations

HotSpot: Angsana Velavaru

The Maldives. Suspended above the warm waters off the southern reaches of the Maldives, the new InOcean Villas at Angsana Velavaru compose the first “floating resort” in the Indian Ocean. Unobstructed panoramic views of the sea are high on the list of amazing
Nicole Palacios /// Tue, 29 December 2009 /// Discoveries

Back in Black

Waterford Crystal has teamed with European fashion designer John Rocha to re-launch a signature collection that is as distinctive as it is dazzling. “Black-Cut” by John Rocha at Waterford combines Waterford’s signature clear diamond cutting with black-cased
Rebecca Verma /// Fri, 18 December 2009 /// Jewelry

A Personal Touch - Gold

Locket with diamond detail in 18K gold that holds the talisman of your choice (28 chain included), $5,000 by Wendy Brandes; Monogrammed ring in 22K gold, $2,950 (narrow band) or $3,510 (wide band) by Cathy Waterman; Little Seasons pendants in 14K gold, Sun, $528, Acorn,
Amy Child Marella /// Thu, 17 December 2009 /// Floral Design

Holiday Wedding Ideas

Getting married during the Holidays can be so romantic, but as far as Holiday wedding décor goes it can also be a little tricky. How do you make your wedding feel like a wedding and not just another Holiday party? The trick to not being cliché is to not go
Walt Shepard /// Wed, 16 December 2009 /// Wedding Fashion

Winter 2010 Runway Report

From Fresh Names To Celebrated Veterans, The Top Designers Unveil Their New Bridal Fashions For 2010 Amsale / Amy Michelson / Angel Sanchez / Anne Barge / Anne Bowen / Atelier Aimée / Badgley Mischka / Christos / Claire Pettibone / Cymbeline / David Fielden / Douglas
Dr. Gabriel Chiu /// Tue, 15 December 2009 /// Beauty

Bridal Beauty at Every Age

A bride (no matter what age) should radiate and look her most beautiful! Through the decades, the needs of our skin changes, meaning our skincare regimen never ends... (but the compliments are worth it, aren't they?)
Amy Child Marella /// Thu, 10 December 2009 /// Floral Design

Favorite Books For Brides

It's that time of year, the weather outside is frightful, and what better way to enjoy the indoors than to snuggle up with a great book. Also, if you know a bride-to-be the following reads make excellent gifts. So, light a fire, get cozy and prepare to be inspired!
Nicole Palacios /// Thu, 10 December 2009 /// Discoveries

Show Time

Couples across the country are upgrading the traditional string ensemble to something with a little more flash.
Marilyn Oliveira /// Mon, 7 December 2009 /// Accessories

Finishing Touches: Hair Accessories

White organdy headpiece with flowers, $385 by Leah C Couture Millinery; leahc.com, 212.947.3505, Handcrafted floral hair clip of sterling silver and genuine white topaz from the Mansion Collection, $153 by Tacori; tacori.com, "Gemma" comb with large oval Swarovski
Marilyn Oliveira /// Mon, 7 December 2009 /// Accessories

Finishing Touches: Shoes

"Astoria" pump in pearl, $250 by Angela Nuran; angelanuran.com, Platform sandal with encrusted Swarovski-crystal heel, $575 by Stuart Weitzman; stuartweitzman.com, Metallic leather "Helen" pump with bow in sand, $460 by H Williams; hwilliamsdesign.com,
Marilyn Oliveira /// Mon, 7 December 2009 /// Jewelry

Finishing Touches: Costume Jewelry

Antique silver necklace with zircons and crystals, $400 by Tejani; tejani.com, "Raine" necklace of hand-knotted freshwater pearls, vintage crystals, and blue lace agate on sterling chains with a vintage button clasp by Marlaina Stone, $850; marlainastone.com, 248.544.9925,