The Quest for Finding a Wedding Dress

So I've been looking at different wedding gowns online and in different stores in my city and I still haven't found that perfect wedding dress I'm looking for. I know just from my opening statement it sounds like I'm a bridezilla but I'm really not. (OK maybe a little) What I'm looking for is a particular wedding dress that hangs on the shoulders and with beads in it that has sort of a silky look to it. I went down to where my sister got her wedding dress and tried on some but I just didn't feel any of them. I think when it comes to getting married there need to be a connection between you and the dress. This is the biggest day of your life and you want to know you look good and having that perfect dress does that. A friend of mines told me to look online for a wedding dress but for me I need to actually see it with my own eyes to know if I like it or not. So what I've decided to do is head over to the fashion mecca of New York and see if I can find me a wedding dress I love. I'm almost certain that I will and look forward to this trip.

Paris Hilton Shoots Bikini Calendar in Hawaii

Since one of the things we focus on is bikinis I knew I had to create a new post for this once I heard about it. Paris Hilton, former reality TV star, shot a bikini calendar in Hawaii and shared some of her photos on Twitter. I don't know if it is just me but it seems like more and more people are coming out with bikini calendars. I will admit that I like the design of the bikini she is wearing. For those who are interested, here are some of the pics of Paris.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuits

One of the most popular magazine issues every year is the Sports Illustrated Swimsuits issue. This issue is known for sexy women in tiny bikinis. I myself get this magazine every year to check out the hottest new bikini trends. Every bikini designer wants to get their designs in this issue because it will be seen by millions of people. This year's issue was one of my favorites as it had a lot of great designs. Here are some pics of my favorite bikini designs from their new calender.

Twilight Wedding Gown on Sale

The biggest movie this weekend was without a doubt the new Twilight movie Breaking Dawn. You have team Jacob and Team Edward, vampires and werewolf's, Bella and so much more. The biggest scene from this movie without a doubt had to be when Bella married Edward. I'm sure all the little girls around the world shedded a tear when they saw their Edward get married but the highlight for me from this scene was the beautiful white wedding gown Bella wore. It was a long and white elegant gown with a low backing. It really was a beautiful dress. Of course just like the wedding dresses for Kim Kardashian and for Kate Middleton, you can now buy a replica version of this dress. I'm sure some die hard Twilight fans will buy up these dresses for their weddings. The replica did come out very well and it is still a beautiful dress. Here are some images of the replica wedding dress you can own.

Rebecca Romijn Looking Great in a Bikini

One of my all time favorite fashion models has to be Rebecca Romijn. I loved her when she was wearing sexy bikinis and I loved her when she was walking at fashion shows around the world. I can't believe this but she is now 39 but she hasn't skipped a beat. Recently there were some photos of her at a photo shoot rockin a hot bikini and she looked stunning. You can tell she still works out because her body looks amazing. I hope that when I'm her age I can look like her. Here are the pics of her recently in a bikini.

Brides Across America

A charity that I recently just read about and one that is related to fashion and a good cause is Brides Across America. Brides Across America is a national charity that gives away free wedding dresses to military brides. The military brides that are eligible for one of these free wedding dresses must have a fiance who is in active duty and is either deployed or has been deployed over the last five years. These women are able to select a wedding gown for free from some of the top wedding dress designers who have donated some of their sample size dresses to this charity.

For what all these women give up and have to go through I really appreciate what Brides Across America is doing. With the economy the way it is right now it's getting more and more difficult for brides to plan the wedding of their dreams, but with a free wedding dress these military brides can get even closer to what they've always wanted. If you still own your wedding dress you can donate it to this charity and know it will go to someone who really needs it. If and when I get married, hopefully sooner rather than later, I will most certainly be donating my wedding dress to Brides Across America as a way to give back to the people who sacrifice so much for the freedom that will all enjoy.

Style and Class: Cufflinks

We've talked a lot about women's fashion on this site so I felt it was only right to give some attention to the men as well. One of my favorite looks in regards to men's fashion has to be the cufflinks. It provides a look of class and sophistication that can up the look of any man. When a man wears a suit they already look professional but adding the right cufflinks can really make a difference. There are a lot of online stores that sell cufflinks but one site that has just launched that has some really good looking cufflinks for a decent price is Maxtonmen. MaxtonMen sells a lot of other men's accessories besides cufflinks but I have to admit that they have one of the best selections of cufflinks on the net. If you're shopping for your husband or boyfriend I recommend checking them out. Here are some pics of cufflinks I really like.

Kim Kardashian Wedding Dress

If you haven't heard and have been living under a rock Kim Kardashian is getting divorced only after a couple of months of marriage to her husband Kris Humphries. If you're wondering why I am even talking about this well I have a good reason. Even though they are getting divorced there is still a positive to come out of all of this and it is the fact that you can buy a replica version of Kim Kardashian's wedding dress. The designer of Kim's wedding dress was Vera Wang who created a beautiful and tasteful white gown that would make anyone envious of. Vera Wang has created a replica version that is going to be sold for a lot less than what Kim payed but the question is will anyone want to buy one of these dresses. Brides and sometimes grooms can be extremely superstitious so the fact that Kim's marriage could only last for a couple of months could lead some brides away from this dress. I think there is no doubt that the dress is beautiful but we will see how well they will sale.

Finding a Swimsuit that Fits

This past weekend I wanted to buy a new swimsuit for a trip I'm taking in January to the Caribbean and wanted to share my experience since I think a lot of women go through the same thing that I went through. So this past weekend I went down to the mall in my area and went to some stores that sold bikinis and I found some styles that I liked. I went to try them on and none of them would fit. Each new swimsuit that I would try on was either to tight up top or the bottoms were really baggy. I must of tried on at least 7 different bikinis with no luck. As you can imagine I was getting pretty frustrated because all I wanted was to buy a bikini for my trip but I couldn't. So what I decided to do since I realized I wasn't getting anywhere was to mix and match bikinis. Instead of getting the tops and bottoms that matched I instead went with the ones that actually fitted. I bought a swimsuit top at one store and bought the bottoms at a different store. Even though I wasn't able to get the cute set I was still able to get a bikini that actually fitted my body well. So if you women out there have the same problem as I did I recommend mixing and matching swimsuits so you feel comfortable when wearing a swimsuit out in public.