2/29/2012

Rumors We Love: Are Natalie Portman And Benjamin Millepied Secretly Married?



Could this be true? We were completely in love with the vintage Dior dress Natalie Portman wore to the 2012 Oscars, but the interwebs picked up on one very important accessory that fell through the gap with us. See that big old ring set on Natalie’s hand in both pictures above? It’s her left hand. Her babydaddy and fiance Benjamin Millepied also had a ring on his wedding finger. They got engaged in late 2012 without anyone knowing. Have they already sealed the deal with a secret wedding? Or was that just a huge ring to complement her boss diamond necklace? We’d be so happy for them if they were married but can’t help but feel cheated about seeing a fabulous wedding dress. So let the rumor cycle spin. Are they or they not Mr. and Mrs. Millepied-Portman?

2/27/2012

Bridal Wear: Temperley expands bridal line into full collection

Temperley London has expanded its bridal line into a full collection.
The fashion house will create two sets of wedding designs every year, beginning with the Ophelia 2012 range.
The collection will launch in April at the label’s own bridal stores in London, Dubai and Los Angeles and other selected wedding boutiques.
Online retailers Net-A-Porter and Shopbop.com will also stock the designs.
“The 20-piece collection comprises both entirely new designs and wedding dresses inspired by past Temperley creations. The collection is priced from $3,370 for the Chloe gown in draped satin through to $10,000 for the Crystal Amara dress, a tulle dress with crystal flower appliqués,” US publication WWD reports.
Satin and Organza Scooped A-Line Sleeveless Wedding Dress with Chapel Train AB8661
Accessories like bejewelled tiaras, bolero shrugs and veils are also available.
The launch of the new collection will be the first time Temperley’s bridal designs will be available in wholesale.
In addition, the fashion house will bring a selection of their classic wedding dresses to the market each season.
The Ophelia 2012 range will be debuted at New York International Bridal Week in April.

2/26/2012

Sexy Lingerie Line by Dita Von Teese Available Exclusively in Australia

Dita Von Teese has always been known for her 50s style look and sensual burlesque performances, and now she's putting all that sex appeal into a new line of lingerie. Having formerly modeled lingerie for some of the best fashion designers like Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier, she knows what it takes to make those garments sell. Currently, her Von Follies line of vintage inspired pieces including stockings, over-wire bras, high waisted briefs, garter belts, and chemises, became available exclusively in Target Australia stores starting earlier this month.

The inspiration for the Von Follies line came from Dita's long fascination with lingerie, her own personal collection, and her experience working in a lingerie store. "From age 16 I worked in a lingerie store, and I had a very strong interest in the history of underpinnings and how styles changed from decade to decade. Even at age sixteen, I wanted to be a lingerie expert, so I did everything I could to learn about it! I started collecting vintage lingerie at a young age, and my love for it is what lead me to imitate pinup art of the 1940s, and that is what sparked my career as it is now."

It was also important to Dita that the line be for women of all shapes and sizes but still remain glamorous, sophisticated and feminine. Accentuating a woman's curves and silhouette was a big part of the design of the pieces, something she has become famous for doing herself.