Monday's Montage: "Mad Bride"

As many Mad Men fans know, the new season premiered last night! Even if you're not a devout follower of this drama set in the 60's, you can still be inspired by its classic and coveted fashion!

Be coy in a birdcage veil, ladylike with short white gloves, retro with sultry waves and much, much more. Check out styles inspired by this timeless era courtesy of Brides.com.

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Friday's Fabulous Find: Jeweliette Hair Accessories & More!

The finishing touch to your bridal ensemble is usually your hair accessory. Follow the feel of your dress to decide which route to take... To help you in making this decision come experience the playground to Vancouver's premier stylists and costume designers!

Jeweliette offers an exciting collection of fashion jewellery and must-have accessories. Come shop from your favourite bridal designers such as Christina Garcia, Laura Jayne, Erica Koesler, Lolo, Elsa Corsi and MORE! And pair your hair accessory with beautiful complimentary jewellery. It's a must-see fabulous find to help you look and feel your absolute best on your big day!

You can find this fabulous boutique at 692 Seymour St., Vancouver. It's an essential stop on your wedding shopping list!

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Friday's Fabulous Find: Mirror Mirror Bijoux

This Fabulous Find can be found at Style & Strut THIS January 22nd!
Come find the perfect jewelery to accessorize your bridal style...

Mirror Mirror Bijoux creates "original and timeless jewelery pieces that mirror the glamour and elegance from decades past executed with a modern sensibility and innovation."

Their designs exemplify "both beauty and versatility - an ode to the modern day woman... Drawing inspiration from all corners of the globe, [their] accessories are made to enhance the wardrobe of a woman and tap into the energy of the alter ego she glimpses in the mirror."

Check out their beautiful bridal collection on here, and see them in-person in the Style Lounge! The Style Lounge is a fabulous assembly of beauty treatment specialists, stylists, shoe and fashion retailers, lingerie experts, hair and makeup advisors, and other fashion, health and beauty professionals to offer brides and their guests advice, insight, sample products and services, and support as they move towards creating their perfect Wedding Style.


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DreamGroup welcomes Randy Fenoli of Say Yes to the Dress to Vancouver...

 

Style & Strut is Vancouver's Premier Bridal Fashion Event geared specifically at inspiring the Bride in creating and assembling her perfect personal wedding style!  It's an afternoon filled with everything beauty, health, and style!  From Fashion Shows and onsite Beauty Treatments to a very special presentation by Randy Fenoli, Fashion Director at Kleinfeld and Star of TLC's Say Yes to the Dress this is an event you do not want to miss! Focusing on fashion and beauty for the modern and elegant metropolitan bride, this event promises to excite and indulge every one of its attendees.

Style & Strut  ~ Vancouver's Premier Bridal Fashion Event

Sunday, January 22, 2012  

The Sutton Place Hotel

845 Burrard St Vancouver

Tel: 604 537-3575

Email: info@dreamgroup.ca

Web: www.styleandstrut.com

Due to the strong interest in this event, the intimate setting, and limited # of seats available you must pre-purchase your tickets.  Tickets will not be sold at the door.  Available online Now.

WIN A PERSONAL MEET & GREET WITH RANDY FENOLI!

plus...

When you purchase a "Style & Strut VIP Pass", you will automatically be entered to win a chance to WIN A PERSONAL MEET  & GREET WITH RANDY FENOLI! 

A lucky winner & 3 of her friends will win the Style & Strut VIP Treatment Package:

- The night before the show, the lucky Bride and her friends will get picked up by LIMO from the Sutton Place Hotel and taken out for dinner at a downtown restaurant 

- At the end of the night, the Bride and her friends will return to the Sutton Place Hotel where they will stay overnight in a two bedroom Grand Suite with a bottle of champagne

- In the morning, the Bride and her friends will enjoy Sutton Place's Jazz Brunch buffet in Fleuri Restaurant and a A PERSONAL MEET  & GREET WITH RANDY FENOLI!  

Get Your Tickets Now.

Friday's Fabulous Find: Sonja Picard Collection

Check out the 'Recycle your Love' project at The Sonja Picard Collection...

The project is based on the idea that you can reclaim the gifts of love waiting at the bottom of yoru jewelry box.

Many of these pieces are symbolic of love stories gone by, much like these tales, the jewelry is stored as nostalgia to be passed on. Jewelry is always given with love and affection so why not transform that into something you love to wear every day?

Sonja Picard believes that "we are the custodians of these gemstones passed down from generations before us." Her vision as an artist and a yogini, is inspired by yogic philosophy and its traditions of adornment. The Sonja Picard Collection Jewelry is created not only for its beauty, but as a reminder of the divinity within ourselves and that which is around us. Perfect for eco-conscious brides and grooms searching for an ethically handcrafted symbol of their love with a link tot he past as they celebrate their future.

You can view Sonja Picard's beautiful collection here!

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Friday's Fabulous Find: Black Tie Rings

Black Tie Rings is a locally based online store that sells premium quality Tungsten Carbide rings for men. Although they are based out of Cloverdale, they have served customers from all across Canada and the United States.

Tungsten Carbide is one of the hardest and densest metals used anywhere today. In addition to being incredibly durable, the colour of Tungsten Carbide has an eternal mirror finish that catches the light like your sparkly engagement ring!

These are unique and quality rings that won't break the bank; your groom is sure to stand out from the crowd!

Find more information on Black Tie Rings here.

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Monday's Montage: theme of the week...DRAMA

For your wedding or special event why not bring on the drama with rich jewel tones of amethyst and ruby; focus on rich and luxurious textiles. Think low lighting and music to set the overall mood.

Use bold, statement pieces to make an instant impact like chandeliers, candelabras, and crystal accents. Dress the part in these rich, flattering tones of purple and red paird with sparkly jewelery, perfect for your candle-lit atmosphere.

Together, these pieces are sure to create a dramatic evening...

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Friday's Fabulous Find: Stella & Dot

Now that you have your date, location, and dress planned, now is the time to start thinking about your jewellery, accessories, and gifts for the bridal party. Stella & Dot is a fashion forward, celebrity coveted line with affordable styles for every budget. Browse the website for bridal inspired jewellery, or take a peek at the whole collection for amazing gifts for your bridal party.

Stella & Dot is sold direct and through home based parties called trunk shows. What a great idea to get some girlfriends together for a little pre-wedding fun and personal shopping. Indulge your friends. They'll adore the style, you'll enjoy your new jewellery wardrobe. It's casual, no pressure and, most importantly, fun. What's not to love? Check out a quick video of the trunk show experience here.

There are many reasons to get together and share style:

1. girls' night out

2. 'style makes me happy' hour

3. drop off, drop in for style

4. office style break

5. Sunday afternoon

Watch this 1 minute video that shows you how!

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Friday's Fabulous Find: PARTS by Heather

Check out these gorgeous and unique designs from PARTS by Heather:

Alberta born designer, Heather Mandin, is enamored with the concept of using art to connect people and shape a positive environment. She has been actively involved in the art scene, as a teacher, a curator, a designer and volunteer for over a decade.

In 2006, heather moved to Vancouver to further her own design aspirations. PARTS is Heather's first ongoing solo project. Inspired by her environmental surroundings, her world travels and the grace and elegance of wabi sabi, each PARTS by Heather design is constructed "one molecule at a time", reflecting sensual beauty and provocative configurations.

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Friday’s Fabulous Find: Elsa Corsi Beautiful Jewellery

Inspired by the grandeur of Old Hollywood and a red carpet sensibility, jewellery that carries the mark of Elsa Corsi are endearing and important symbols that define the new generation of haute couture costume jewellery. Unique in style and technique, each piece is still produced by hand in a private studio in Vancouver. Unlike modern jewellery, which is commonly mass-produced from castings of base metal with the stones glued in, Elsa Corsi jewellery is tailor made with attention to quality and longevity. Carefully hand and prong set, stone by stone, soldered, polished and plated to perfection- the extra time it takes to produce a piece of Elsa Corsi couture costume jewellery is well worth the wait.

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Friday's Fabulous Find: Brooklyn Designs Jewelry

Looking for a gorgeous necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings to complete your wedding day look? Then make sure to check out Brooklyn Designs!

The ever-evolving Brooklyn Designs Jewelry label has been known for its impeccable colour palette and high quality craftsmanship since 2003. The natural landscapes of the South Coast of British Columbia provide heavy influence and endless inspiration for each jewelry design. Each piece is hand made by designer Brooke Mosher. Brooke began her design career as a wedding cake designer and then transformed her creative passion to jewelry with the launch of Brooklyn Designs. Since learning her skills at the age of 9, Brooke has over 20 years of experience in jewelry design and continues to offer the highest quality of designs and customer satisfaction.

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DreamGroup’s Wedding Wednesday: Tip of the Week

Purchasing your accessories...

Can’t decide on your shoes, veil, purse, and other wedding day accessories? For some women those purchases are even more difficult and sometimes more important than finding the perfect dress! If that sounds like you, start your search early so you don’t become overwhelmed and check out a few of our favourite spots for these special items below:

DreamGroup’s Top Picks for Bridal Shoes:

RETAIL:

• Lord’s Shoes
• Holt Renfrew
• Nine West Shoes
• Blush

ONLINE:

• Zappos
• Kate Spade
• Dyeable Shoe Store

DreamGroup’s Top Picks for Jewelry & Hair Accessories:

• Jeweliette
• Tiger Lilly
• Stella & Dot
• Toni Federici

Happy Shopping!

DreamGroup's Wedding Tip of the Week

Time to buy the Pretty Sparkly Things!

Shopping for your wedding jewellery amongst all that sparkles can feel like an overwhelming task but we've compiled a list of our favourite places to buy your jewellery and perhaps a glittery thing or two for your bridesmaids as well!

Jeweliette

Playground to Vancouver's premier stylists and costume designers, Jeweliette offers an exciting collection of fashion jewelery and must-have accessories. From Bohemian to Glamourous, Jeweliette makes it possible for every diva to define glamour in her own unique style.

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All pieces are created with top quality components such as Freshwater Pearls, Swarovski Crystals and Semi-precious stones. Chain, earring hoops, studs and clasps are Sterling silver or 12K gold filled. All pieces are presented in a gift bag or box.

Sugarlime

Sugarlime has become an international icon with a growing list of celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Feist, Rachel McAdams, Kim Cattrall and Rebecca Romijn to name a few.

Sugarlime Jewelry is known for its trend-setting, high-end but affordable fashion jewelry designed with only the finest in hand-selected semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals, fresh water pearls, charms and unique chains.

Claire Earrings

Joannie Necklace

Sasha Earrings

Clara Bracelet

Dakota Earrings

Check out a great idea for a fun afternoon with your Bridesmaids...

DreamGroup Productions is always looking to support local Vancouver artists and vendors when bringing services to our valuable clients.

We've most recently collaborated with Emilie Kaplun of Kaplun Designs to offer a special package for Brides & their Bridesmaids. Not only do you get to spend a fun afternoon making a piece of jewellry with your girls, but you also leave with the pieces that you've made. It's an ideal gift that will hold a special sentiment that they can wear on the wedding day or for a night on the town.

Check out our Good Things Gallery under the Gallery section of our website, www.dreamgroup.ca for more information on this great idea.

If you have any new ideas or services that you want to share with us, please feel free to send us an email