The TACORI Takeover: The Hottest Trend in Bridal Jewelry

Today we’re resting our heels with a treat for our readers: A post about must-have bridal jewelry! Our friends at the Elizabeth Diamond Company shared their favorite bridal jewelry trend with My Glass Slipper. What’s the news? A Tacori takeover!

Before you spend hours selecting the perfect shoes to complement your perfect dress, you need to have one little thing first: an engagement ring. Keeping pace with the glam new shoe styles, Tacori engagement rings are the hottest trend in bridal jewelry. Tacori rings and jewelry have recently been spotted on the red carpet at the Golden Globes, Emmys, and Oscars; in bridal mags like Martha Stewart Weddings; on the covers of W, ELLE, and InStyle; and on starlets like Twilight saga star Nikki Reed and actress Tia Mowry.

Why are Tacori rings so popular? Tacori has been in the jewelry business for over 40 years, and they are experts at designing stunning fine jewelry. Each diamond engagement ring is handcrafted in the Tacori design studio in California, so no two pieces are exactly the same. According to Paul Tacorian, “Heirloom elegance with a modern touch is the Tacori style.”

Tacori has five collections of rings, each with a unique style, with dozens of designs in each collection. Whether you prefer a vintage look, something simple, an elaborate design, or a bold, modern style, Tacori has a ring for you.

The Simply Tacori collection offers contemporary looks with heirloom appeal. Much like Audrey Hepburn, these rings showcase an elegant, classic style:

In the Tacori Crescent collection, signature Tacori crescents in the band create windows of light along the sides for interest from every angle. The more light around the diamond, the more fire and brilliance:

The Tacori Engraved collection features bands with hand-etched details in a wheat or scroll design that add beauty to the ring through depth and artistic inspiration:

The Tacori Dantela collection presents elaborate, glamorous designs featuring a larger central stone surrounded by smaller diamonds and intricate details:

The Tacori Neotare collection showcases distinctly modern designs with a bold look. These rings feature wider bands that truly embrace your finger and proclaim your wedded status to the world:

Tacori also offers a large selection of wedding bands for both men and women in each of the five collections. You can browse the Tacori website directly or the site of one of their authorized dealers, such as Elizabeth Diamond Company, to see more of their gorgeous designs.

Enjoy the sparkle and your own happily ever after!

What do you think of these dazzling engagement rings? Tell us your thoughts and leave a comment on My Glass Slipper’s Facebook page!

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Christian Siriano’s Designing a Bridal Collection for Nordstrom!

If you’re in the market for a haute couture wedding gown at an off-the-rack price, you may be luck: Designer Christian Siriano announced he’s partnering with department store chain Nordstrom to create an exclusive bridal collection.

The past Project Runway winner tweeted the exciting news yesterday: “Excited to announce we are doing an exclusive bridal collection for Nordstrom. Here’s the very first one, more to come!”

Attached with the message to followers was this picture, revealing the first wedding gown from his impending line:

Our immediate thoughts: While this is a downright pretty dress, we expected more from Siriano, who’s known for his high-fashion and over-the-top concoctions. This dress is not a white version of his signature runway aesthetic.

The creation doesn’t stray far from current wedding gown trends: strapless, fit-and-flare, pleating, a two-tiered skirt, a wispy floral attachment. It’s nothing out of the ordinary, and we’re not sold that this will stand out amongst other wedding gowns in the bridal industry.

It’s – dare we say? – generic. At least coming from a designer who is known for such a unique, breathtaking style.

Christian Siriano’s runway gowns

Siriano is arguably the most successful Project Runway alum because of his sassy personality and stunning creations – he’s stayed true to his couture aesthetic in the past, and we hope he doesn’t pare down his signature style to appeal to the masses.

We would love to see the wedding gowns fashionistas are yearning for, and Siriano seems like the perfect fit to deliver wedding dresses that look like they’re straight from the runway.

The first gown from the collection, shown above, is priced at $2,375. Further details have yet to be released.

What do you think? Is that the dress you expected from Christian Siriano?

Leave a comment on My Glass Slipper’s Facebook page!

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Inspired by the Red Carpet: Bridal Headbands

Our guest blogger Veronica Castro, owner of bridesmaid and mother-of-the-bride destination boutique Vesa Dresses, is back on our blog today to dish on a new bridal fashion trend inspired by the red carpet: Bridal headbands. This is a sweet and romantic look any bride can master.

Bridal was definitely the inspiration for some of the celebrities at the Golden Globes, from beautiful flowing dresses to sparkly accessories. One noteworthy celebrity accessory that works perfectly for brides is the headband.

Charlize Theron at the Golden Globes

Busy Phillips at the Golden Globes

Michelle Williams at the Golden Globes

Headbands have been on the rise in bridal fashion for the past few years now – gone are the days that everyone wears a tiara when they say “I do.” Believe me, I love to wear my tiara but the headband is just such an ethereal look. Brides can find headbands with delicate ribbons or stretch bands that can be secured with bobby pins for a secure fit. Crystal rhinestone headbands look stunning with an up-do or down with curls.

Bridal headband from Vesa Dresses

You can feel free to accessorize your look with a brooch, bracelets, earrings, a beautiful belt and a gorgeous big necklace, even with a headband on. Accessorizing is essential to creating a stylish look that’s all your own.

Veronica Castro is a graduate of L.I.M and F.I.T in NYC.  She has more than 8 years of experience in the bridal industry. Recently married herself, Veronica loves being a part of the wedding experience. The owners of Vesa Dresses are a mother and daughter team.

Vesa Dresses is located at 381 Centre Street in Nutley, NJ. For more information, call the store at 973-798-2562 or check out the store’s website at VesaDresses.com. Friend Vesa Dresses on Facebook, follow the store on Twitter, and follow on Pinterest, too!

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My Glass Slipper Shoes in jacki allen’s Kentucky Bride Magazine

When bridal magazines are putting together a photo shoot or fashion story, they know to come to us for the shoes. No one else can match My Glass Slipper’s amazing collection of wedding shoes from designers like Badgley Mischka, Giuseppe Zanotti, Kate Spade and Benjamin Adams.

This month, we were excited to have our shoes featured in the cover story for the new winter edition of jacki allen’s Kentucky Bride. The editorial was stunning, complete with the must-have wedding gowns of the season captured in elegant photographs with a grandiose backdrop.

How gorgeous are those blush and mint-hued dresses? The spread features some beautiful bridal gowns.

Here are the beautiful bridal shoes featured in the fashion story:

Susan by Badgley Mischka

Lissa by Badgley Mischka

Chelsee by Ivanka Trump

Larosa by Stuart Weitzman

Gillian by Kate Spade

For a closer look at the new issue of jacki allen’s Kentucky Bride, visit the magazine’s official site.

For more wedding shoes, visit MyGlassSlipper.com and BridalShoes.com.

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You’ll Love These Sparkly Wedding Shoes

There’s no hotter trend right now in the bridal world than sparkly wedding shoes! Every bride wants to add a bit of bling to her wedding day ensemble, and sparkly wedding shoes are the perfect way to achieve a glamorous and dazzling look.

Here’s a look at our favorite sparkly wedding shoes:

High-There by My Glass Slipper

High-Falootin by My Glass Slipper

Sissy by Benjamin Adams

Sparrkk by Steve Madden

Charlize by Benjamin Adams

Electra by Benjamin Adams

Catherine by Benjamin Adams

Gaga by Benjamin Adams

Rhianna by Benjamin Adams

Astor by Benjamin Adams

Riva-91075 by Diane Lynn

Angel by Lauren Jones

Arianna-65075 by Diane Lynn

Extreme-326 by Brianna Leigh

Cyndi-391 by Touch Ups

Colored Sparkly Wedding Shoes:

Love these pink sparkly wedding shoes! Showyou by Enzo Angiolini

Daring hot pink sparkly wedding shoes! Sofia in Fuchsia by Benjamin Adams

Hot pink sparkly wedding shoes! Cleo by Something Bleu

Wow! Red sparkly wedding shoes! Lisbon in Red by Benjamin Adams

Destiny in Pewter Ice by Paris Hilton

Hot pink sparkly wedding shoes! Mylie-2422 by Lava

Glitterpump-987 by Sizzle

Brenda-329 by Touch Ups

Rainbow-720 by Sizzle

Low-Heeled Sparkly Wedding Shoes and Flat Sparkly Wedding Shoes:

Annulia in Gold by Ivanka Trump

Tamara-415 by Touch Ups

A sequin sparkly ballet flat! 6655 by Special Occasions

Kim-2505 by Lava

Silver Sparkly Wedding Shoes:

Humbie in Silver by Badgley Mischka

Athens in Silver by Benjamin Adams

Vienna in Silver by Benjamin Adams

Riga in Silver by Benjamin Adams

Oslo in Silver by Benjamin Adams

Sofia in Silver by Benjamin Adams

Moscow in Silver by Benjamin Adams

Lisbon in Silver by Benjamin Adams

Madrid in Silver by Benjamin Adams

Lauren in Silver by Pink

Rave-6210 in Silver by Coloriffics

Sari in Silver by Dyeables

Mylie-2425 in SIlver by Lava

Marissa in Silver by Pink

Bestbet (or Best Bet) in Silver by Dyeables

Shasta-422 in Silver by Sizzle

Prevue-2475 in Silver by Lava

Eden-4 in Silver by Blossom

Lindsey-2495 in Silver by Lava

Layla-2435 in Silver by Lava

Kiki-2585 in Silver by Lava

Katy-2395 in Silver by Lava

Jessica-6107 in Silver by Coloriffics

Kat in Silver by Dyeables

Glitterpump-985 in Silver by Sizzle

Brittney-2405 in Silver by Lava

Candice-396 in Silver by Touch Ups

Billie-2575 in SIlver by Lava

Heidi in Silver by Pink

Gold Sparkly Wedding Shoes:

Humbie in Gold by Badgley Mischka

Athens in Gold by Benjamin Adams

Vienna in Gold by Benjamin Adams

Riga in Gold by Benjamin Adams

Oslo in Gold by Benjamin Adams

Sofia in Gold by Benjamin Adams

Moscow in Gold by Benjamin Adams

Lisbon in Gold by Benjamin Adams

Madrid in Gold by Benjamin Adams

Mylie-2426 in Gold by Lava

Sari in Gold by Dyeables

Kin-8 in Gold by Blossom

Bestbet (or Best Bet) in Gold by Dyeables

Carrie in Gold by Pink

Prevue-2476 in Gold by Lava

Layla-2436 in Gold by Lava

Katy-2396 in Gold by Lava

Glitterpump-986 in Gold by Sizzle

Andes-576 in Gold by Sizzle

Candice-397 in Gold by Touch Ups

Didn’t see what you’re looking for? You’ll love the selection of bridal shoes on MyGlassSlipper.com. Find more fabulous sparkly wedding shoes, colored wedding shoes, and decorated wedding shoes at MyGlassSlipper.com and BridalShoes.com.

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