Purple Fantasy

nyone who knows me would know that I love purple. It swings both ways as the only colour that can switch from cold to warm. From royal to lilac or plum to lavender, purple is such a versatile colour that can work in variation depending on the mood you want to achieve. Deep, dark purples suggest sophistication, richness and regalia. Pastel shades of purple evoke romance; feminine and delicate. Purple is mystical but it can also be whimsical depending on the colours you pair it with. For today’s Wedink Style, we’ve decided to combine royal purple with a tinge of pink for an ultra feminine wedding that is stylish but not over-the-top for an outdoor wedding.

The Globetrotting Bride – JLoVe Style

Styles inspired by Jennifer Lopez in her new video, I’m Into You from her latest album JLove.

1. The iconic Gucci GG 2909/S double-bridge aviator as featured on Jennifer Lopez’s I’m Into You video features an 80’s retro sensibility with its slender elongated lens shape and metal Gucci script logo on the lower left portion of the lens.
2. Capri Luxe bangles that come in a set of 9 assorted bangles in assorted sizes from Accessorize.
3. Beautiful triple disc beaded sandals in gold with leather finishing from Accessorize.
4. Making a statement with Lanvin’s a python-printed sheer silk halterneck gown, available at Net-a-Porter.
5. Knuckle-duster clutch in ivory-lace-covered satin and gold Swarovski crystal embellishment from Alexander Mcqueen, available at Net-a-Porter.
6. Sign your papers in style with these limited edition world monuments architectural masterpieces, a collaboration between S.T.Dupont and Philippe Tournaire.
7. For a one-of-a-kind bespoked wedding catered to your whims and fancies, check out Pangkor Laut Resort, a privately owned ‘slice of paradise’ located three miles off the West Coast of Malaysia along the Straits of Malacca. Photo by June Khoo.

Turn on the Heat with Jennifer Lopez

As if the weather isn’t hot enough, Jennifer Lopez set our screens on fire with her latest video release, which was shot in scenic Mexico. In the opening of the scene, Jennifer Lopez is seen relaxing at Tulum beach in a white bikini and a pair of lilac-coloured Gucci sunglasses.

The video is a juxtaposed of summer-ish island tempo set against the ancient backdrops of the Chichen Itza Mayan pyramid in a stunning display of fashion that is Jennifer Lopez’s signature style but with a fiercer, posher image. It certainly has more panache, coming a long way from her Love Don’t Cost a Thing days. Apart from the catchy tune, we are dedicating an entire post on this video because of the stunning styling. They are absolutely brilliant! Every bride needs a ‘Jennifer Lopez’ (no, not just because she was the wedding planner in The Wedding Planner) and these pictures are evident why.

Can there be too much of snakeskin? Obviously, with JLo, more equals glam, rocking the shift dress, turban, shoes, bangles and nails in the snakeskin print. This behind-the-scene photo is evident why every bride needs a Jennifer Lopez to get them motivated to hit the gym!

Oh, and did we mention she ‘s turning 42 in July?

Up next, we’ll be featuring fabulous finds from around, inspired by Jennifer Lopez’s style from her latest video so come back for more!

Photos from Jennifer Lopez Facebook Page.

Monaco’s Royal Wedding

Two weeks after the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the British royal wedding fever has probably eased off and the world will now have its eyes and ears set on the next royal wedding, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and Charlène Wittstock, scheduled on the 1st and 2nd of July (talk about ‘peer pressure’!).

Just like Kate Middleton, Charlène Wittstock is a ‘commoner’, a daughter of a sales manager and swimming instructor. She met HSH Prince Albert II back in year 2000 at an international swimming competition held in Monaco.  Charlène, a South African former Olympic swimmer, would be expected to live up to her iconic mother-in-law, the late Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly. She would be the first Princess Consort of Monaco in almost 30 years since the passing of Grace Kelly in 1982.

Unlike the Duchess of Cambridge, Charlène Wittstock had already announced her wedding dress designer and it’s going to be Armani.  While Armani is tight-lipped about the wedding dress, French magazine Point de Vue on the other hand, showcased possible wedding visions for this upcoming royal celebration in a series of sketches that are royal and regal.

We are definitely looking forward to the next Royal Wedding fever! It would be a great time to visit Monaco in June and July as the country gears up to the wedding with a series of festivities. For more details, you can check out the Monaco Tourism Site.

Story via Times Live. Images via MyRoyal-MyRoyals.

Engagement Rings: Modern Through and Through

1. Dior Fine Jewels ‘Oui’ Ring in white gold and diamonds
2. Philippe Tournaire Eclipse Ring (France)
3. Philippe Tournaire Marélie 4 Diamond Ring (France)
4. The Mezzaluna Ring by Al Coro (Italy)
5. Cartier Lanières Solitaire Ring
6. Lily Diamond from My Diamonds (Australia)

Save-the-Date: Epic Wedding Trailer

Sydney-based couple, Jeff and Erin wanted to produce the most over-the-top action movie trailer parody they could think of as their Save-the-Date video to replace the conventional cards. What started off as a small project, soon developed into one of the most talked about viral Save-the-Date videos on YouTube. Except for the professional voice over, everything about the video was a home production using a Canon 5D Mark II, and edited on Premiere and After Effects on a regular PC. A template for that was created in Blender by some cool guy on the internet called Blazer003, and the couple just DIY by reading his tutorial.

In a world ruled by social conventions…
In a time when height meant everything…
One couple…
Stood apart from all the rest …

Enjoy the video and be inspired!

Wedding Proposal: Action Trailer at the Movie Theatre

Need ideas for your wedding proposal? Check out this cool video of a very romantic guy, who is very much in love with his girl. He made a very cool action trailer to be played at the movie theatre where he was going to ask his girlfriend to marry him.

By far the best proposal effort we’ve seen to-date. What do you think?

(via Perez Hilton)

Glamorous Fairytale Bride

1. Cartier Tiara, 1905, platinum, seven pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 17 carats in total, old and rose cut diamond, millegrain setting. © Cartier HO09A05
2.  Bottega Veneta’s signature style knot mosaic-effect  off-white leather and snakeskin clutch, available at Net-a-Porter.
3. Oscar De La Renta’s floral drop earrings, available at Net-a-Porter.
4. Marchesa‘s fairytale tulle dress from the Spring 2012 collection. Photo from Instyle.com.
5. Christian Louboutin‘s sexy strass 100 Swarovski Crystal Peep-toe Pumps.

A Fairytale Princess in White

Custom has decided, from the earliest ages, that white is the most fitting hue, whatever may be the material. It is an emblem of the purity and innocence of girlhood, and the unsullied heart she now yields to the chosen one.” – Godey’s Lady’s Book (1849) –

Before the white wedding dress became a traditional symbolism of marriage, an old poem sang the praises and woes of various colour choices.

“Married in white, you will have chosen all right.
Married in grey, you will go far away.
Married in black, you will wish yourself back.
Married in red, you’ll wish yourself dead.
Married in blue, you will always be true.
Married in pearl, you’ll live in a whirl.
Married in green, ashamed to be seen,
Married in yellow, ashamed of the fellow.
Married in brown, you’ll live out of town.
Married in pink, your spirits will sink.”

Fast forward to the present, white has become an ingrained norm for wedding gowns. The only concern that begs the question is – what cut, bodice and style are the most suitable for you? In light of the Royal Wedding, we pre-empted Kate Middleton (HRH Duchess of Cambridge) as a classic Grace Kelly bride with a contemporary edge. Hence, taking her modern, dignified and femininely romantic style as the source of inspiration, we have shortlisted some of our favourite top European wedding gown designers for your very own fairytale wedding.

Annasul Y (pronounced as Anna ‘Sway’)
For the young-at-heart who strive for adventure and eccentricity on their wedding day, Annasul Y would be the perfect choice for the bridal dress. The retro 20’s ultra glam look with elaborate details as well as non-corforming expressions of blitheness and radiance flows naturally in the designs.

Featured Dress Style: Mermaid Cut
The mermaid silhouette is perhaps one of the more difficult styles to carry off. It contours the body from the abdominal area to the knee, then flares out to the hem. This is a very sexy look that highlights the curves of a woman’s body.

Elie Saab
The designer adored by the royalties, Elie by Elie Saab takes luxury to its zenith with modern designs that heralds the feminine aesthetics and sexiness that is not lacking in imagination and fantasy.

Dress Style: Princess Cut
The princess silhouette is fitted around the bodice and flows out to the ground, like an “A”.  It is a classic and simple style, and remains a favourite among brides. The princess silhouette provides elongating lines, hence making a well-endowed body seem slimmer and hide a heavier lower body.

Rosa Clará
For the sensuous bride who is looking for a unique look, the Spanish bridal wear specialist, Rosa Clará was set up to fulfill the need of women seeking quality fabrics and modern yet ethereal designs for their wedding dresses.

Dress Style: Strapless Fitted Empire Cut
The empire silhouette is defined by the waistline that sits just below the bust, and the rest of the dress flows down from the waistline to the hem. The empire silhouette is just as versatile as the A-line cut.

Manuel Mota and Pronovias
A pioneer in the design of pret-a-porter bridal gowns, The Pronovias Group is the leader in Spain’s bridal wear industry. The vast variety of bridal gowns at Pronovias offers brides something legendary, classic or contemporary chic, something seductively sexy or dramatically innovative, something haute couture or plain simple.

Dress Style: The Ball Gown
Perfect for the Cinderella brides who envision the fairytale wedding with full skirt and long train.

All dresses are available at Designer Bridal Room Malaysia and Hong Kong.

Designer Bridal Room has a New Swanky Address {MYS}

Designer Bridal Room, Malaysia’s first and only designer wedding gown boutique, has relocated to a new address after three years of successful business in introducing renowned European and American designer wedding gowns to the local brides. Today, it has officially opened its doors at the swanky retail office block of Pavilion, spanning across 2,000 sq ft of sleek and sophisticated space set against a dark background that accentuates the gorgeousness of the wedding gowns.

According to Lai Leng, General Manager of Designer Bridal Room, “as we only had one dressing room in the previous boutique, we constantly had to turn down appointments as all our bridal visits are one-on-one only. Now we can accommodate more visits especially when 2011 and 2012 are considered to be auspicious years to get married.”

The larger boutique also accommodates more gowns on display with more than 100 styles of wedding gowns and a growing collection of evening gowns to select from notable designers such as Pronovias, Manuel Mota, Rosa Clara, Elie by Elie Saab, Reem Acra, Christian Lacroix, St Patrick, Lusan Mandongus and Annasul Y. Rest assured of a wide variety of silhouettes and details to suite the styles, size and preferences of every bride.

Here are two of our favourite masterpieces, a Monique Lhuiller gown with Chantilly lace with peplum and full tulle skirt from the Fall 2010 collection and Reem Acra’s Jonquil from the Spring 2011 collection.

Designer Bridal Room is located at: 
Lot 9.10.00, Level 9 Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
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