Wednesday, February 27, 2013
African American Designers: Cassandra Bromfield
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Creative and passionate are words that come to mind when describing Cassandra Bromfield. Specializing in Custom Designed Wedding Gowns and Social Occasion Dresses. These one-of-a-kind pieces are simple yet elegant. Clients are women who want style, artistic flavor, and quality. Cassandra will listen, in order to interpret, and create the clients signature style. Patches of silk delicate antique laces and buttons, intricate beadwork and hand painted designs are all a part of Cassandra’s personal touch.
Gowns have been featured in Woman’s Wear Daily, Brides magazine, Essence, The New York Times, Cranes, and more (see my Press Page)
Cassandra’s potpourri of ideas presents a demure soft and subtle cultural touch in her eclectic style. She strongly believes in the concept of the ceremony and she refers to her multi-cultural art book collections for inspiration along with visiting many museums.
The fresh approach which draws a wide variety of clients including celebrities such as Desiree Underwood (wife of Blair Underwood) and Ruby Dee, legendary actress.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
How to Find the Right Veil and Headpiece for Your Wedding
In comparison to the dress and the other decisions of your wedding, the veil may seem like one of the lesser details. It is an important part of a bride's trousseau, however. Keep these considerations to keep in mind to ensure your veil and headpiece are the crowing touch to your bridal ensemble.
- What You Need to Know
- Bring pictures of your hairstyle, accessories, and front and back of your wedding dress to the veil shop.
- When shopping for your veil, bring a swatch that matches your wedding dress color; photographs may not reflect the true color.
Step 1:
Decide whether your face will be veiled for your walk down the aisle. If you cover your face your veil will need to have at least two layers in the back -- one to fold over the face and one to remain in the back.Step 2:
Determine your hairstyle for the wedding. Some hairstyles will limit the kind of headpiece you will be able to wear. If you are flexible about the hairstyle, you can allow your veil to dictate how your hair will be done.Step 3:
Bring your wedding dress or a color swatch from your dress. Even white can come in different shades, so be sure the veil color matches the dress.Step 4:
Choose a veil that is consistent with the style of wedding and dress you have chosen. Traditional weddings with all the trappings deserve long, full veils with sparkling headpieces. This would look a bit out of place at a quick, informal civil ceremony where a short, understated piece would be more appropriate.Step 5:
Complement the details of your wedding dress. If your dress is embroidered with pearls, don't select a headpiece with crystals. If your dress has some color in it, consider a veil that has colored flowers in the headpiece, a colored satin trim or colored crystals.Step 6:
Envision the back of your dress along with the veil. For a smooth, continuous look that blends into the train, choose a long veil with no trim and only one or two layers. A shoulder-length veil with lots of layers will allow the details of a low-backed princess-style dress to shine through.Step 7:
Dress for the venue. Choose heavier materials with a larger mesh for an outdoor wedding location that may be windy. Choose light, ultra-sheer material for a candlelight ceremony held indoors so you can still see through it. If you love ultra-sheer fabrics, but are having a seaside wedding, consider weighing the veil down with crystals, pearls or satin trim.Step 8:
Consider how long you plan to wear the veil. If you want to wear the veil throughout the reception, then a long, complicated or heavy veil will be far too cumbersome. If you'll wear the veil just for the ceremony, however, then go ahead if you love the cathedral-length, antique lace veil with a hundred crystals in a three-tiered tiara.- Tips & Warnings
- If you don't want to bring your dress or a swatch with you, see if the veil shops you'll be visiting have your dress in stock.
- Wear smudge-proof makeup if you're going to cover your face with the veil, especially at an outdoor ceremony where the veil may be blown into your face.
- Bring your veil with you to your hair and makeup trial to be sure that it works well. If you can't bring your actual veil, bring cloth in the same shade, material and length as your desired veil.
About the Author
Lynette DiPalma is a freelance writer in the weddings field who co-owns a small wedding services business and has officiated at weddings.Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Monday, February 4, 2013
Love This Blog Post on Black Bridal Bliss: Beyonce & Jay-Z Marriage Matters Monday – CAPTION IT!
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Beyonce & Jay-Z Marriage Matters Monday – CAPTION IT!
4 Feb2013 By
As mentioned on Triple B in the past, some images are so strong they require no words to describe them. The above pic was snapped just moments after Beyonce shut down (literally) the 2013 Superbowl with her electrifying halftime show. After her unforgettable performance, Beyonce’s hubby Jay-Z was waiting for her backstage and the two shared this heartwarming embrace. This picture is especially touching since the duo rarely exhibit PDA. As if this weren’t adorable enough, Jay — who despite having over two million followers rarely ever tweets — jokingly tweeted: “Lights out! Any questions?” of course referencing the power surge in the New Orleans Superdome after his wife’s performance.
Again, this picture doesn’t need a caption but if I had to come up with one I’d choose that age-old line from the beloved film Mahogany: “Success is nothing without someone you love to share it with.”Friday, February 1, 2013
African American Designers: Kimma Wreh - TeKay Designs
DESIGNERS BIO www.tk-designs.com
After completing her MBA in 1998, Kimma embraced her American dream when she founded TeKay Designs in 1998 with her sister. Always having a love of fashion and passion for ethnic, Kimma developed TeKay Designs to cater to the markets of Ethnic wear, including men’s, women’s, bridal, children’s wear, and accessories, and expanded to Maternity Bridal wear.
More recently, she was pivotal in adding Traditional Bridal wears as well as unique and delicately hand crafted jewelry to TeKay Designs portfolio.
Never one for mediocrity, Wreh’s pieces appeal to those who like elegance with a contemporary twist. Each piece is made individually with a limited quantity produced each year, much to the pleasure of her clients who crae unique items.
TeKay Designs is an international fashion house with headquarters in Houston
Texas. TeKay designs and manufactures unique Bridal, Formal, and Ethnic wear,
Accessories and its recently added jewelry line. The Bridal collection includes
ethnic bridal, modern (traditional) bridal, and maternity bridal. The Ethnic
line carries designs that embrace cultures in Africa, Asia, North and South
America, and Europe. We showcase fabrics and fashions influenced by various
ethnic groups around the world by infusing cultural elements into current and
historical creations.
With over 14 years of history, TeKay Designs has been the subject of many notable interviews and features in magazines like The Knot, Bridal Guide Magazine, and the New York Times. Designing high quality products is our pledge to our customers. Offering a look of luxury at affordable prices, our fashionable collection of unique ethnic wear and contemporary pieces has endeared Tekay Designs to fashion gurus, creating a fabulous fit for every customer and making the bride’s dream come true.
was born and raised in Liberia, West Africa and travelled to the US in 1988 after political unrest spurred the transition to the United States. Kimma immediately pursued her educational goals receiving a Bachelors Degree from Howard University in Washington D.C.
After completing her MBA in 1998, Kimma embraced her American dream when she founded TeKay Designs in 1998 with her sister. Always having a love of fashion and passion for ethnic, Kimma developed TeKay Designs to cater to the markets of Ethnic wear, including men’s, women’s, bridal, children’s wear, and accessories, and expanded to Maternity Bridal wear.
More recently, she was pivotal in adding Traditional Bridal wears as well as unique and delicately hand crafted jewelry to TeKay Designs portfolio.
Never one for mediocrity, Wreh’s pieces appeal to those who like elegance with a contemporary twist. Each piece is made individually with a limited quantity produced each year, much to the pleasure of her clients who crae unique items.
TeKay Designs is an international fashion house with headquarters in Houston
Texas. TeKay designs and manufactures unique Bridal, Formal, and Ethnic wear,
Accessories and its recently added jewelry line. The Bridal collection includes
ethnic bridal, modern (traditional) bridal, and maternity bridal. The Ethnic
line carries designs that embrace cultures in Africa, Asia, North and South
America, and Europe. We showcase fabrics and fashions influenced by various
ethnic groups around the world by infusing cultural elements into current and
historical creations.
In addition to embracing the cultures of these regions, it is also our goal
to support the individuals who create these fabulous textiles and materials.
TeKay is committed to Fair Trade practices as well as supporting our staff in
Ghana whom we consider as extended family. TeKay Designs manufactures its
products in the US and Ghana.
With over 14 years of history, TeKay Designs has been the subject of many notable interviews and features in magazines like The Knot, Bridal Guide Magazine, and the New York Times. Designing high quality products is our pledge to our customers. Offering a look of luxury at affordable prices, our fashionable collection of unique ethnic wear and contemporary pieces has endeared Tekay Designs to fashion gurus, creating a fabulous fit for every customer and making the bride’s dream come true.
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