Happy Monday!  Last night, millions of people were tuned in to check out the 85th Annual Academy Awards.  I love seeing the year’s best movies in review.  Most of all, I love the fashion!!  There was lots of pale pastels, bold metallics, and shimmer and shine.  Take a peek at a few of my favorites:

I’m all about glitz and glam so these dresses were right up my alley!  Would any of these dresses make a debut at your wedding or rehearsal dinner?  If so, which one?

The gents were dapper in crisp tuxedos, snazzy bow ties, and facial hair!  Bradley, Hugh, Ben and George!!  Oh my!!

Who gets best dressed in your book?  I’d love to know!  I’m loving Halle Berry and Charlize Theron!

XOXO,

Ebony

Happy Monday!  I hope your week is off to a great start.  Munaluchi Bridal has teamed up with Watters for a wedding dress giveaway!  Today is the last day for you to enter to win this little white dress from Watter’s Encore Collection.

This dress would be super cute for your spring wedding, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, or wedding reception!  If you’re not into the little white dress, it also comes in black and ivory!

The contest rules are as follow:

*Enter using the form located here or you can enter via Facebook using this link: http://a.pgtb.me/Th3tmc

*Entry period ends tonight at 11:59pm.

*20 finalists will be selected and displayed on Munaluchi’s Facebook fanpage.

*The finalist will be able to invite friends and families to start voting for them Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 12am.

*Friends and family can vote once every 24 hours.  Voting is from February 19, 2013 at 12am until February 22, 2013 at 11:59pm.

*The finalist with the most votes wins!

Head over to Munaluchi for additional info, rules, and restrictions!

Good luck to you!!

XOXO,

Ebony

I hope you all are having a wonderful Wednesday!  I know I’m a little late, but I finally had an opportunity to take in all of the fabulous fashion from The 55th Annual Grammy Awards that debuted this past Sunday.  Take a peek at a few of my favorite looks from the red carpet:

Photo Courtesy of GRAMMY.com

Given this year’s dress code, these women upheld the new standard for Grammy Award fashion!  Katy Perry and Kelly Rowland are my top 2 favorites!  Who deserves the award for best dressed in your book?  I’d love to know!

XOXO,

Ebony

I know you’ve all been waiting and it’s finally here – Pantone has released the Color of the Year for 2013!!  *drum roll please*

The Pantone 2013 Color of the Year is Emerald!!  I think Emerald is such a beautiful color!  It compliments a variety of skin tones and is a fabulous accent color for weddings and events!

Here’s a peek at an inspiration board that I created a while back with a bit of emerald elegance!  (Click here for more info and photo credits.)

What are your thoughts?  I’d love to know!  (I can’t wait to go shopping to add a few extra emerald pieces to my wardrobe!)

XOXO,

Ebony

I’ve got some great news for my fellow shopaholics!  Neiman Marcus is partnering with one of my favorite stores, Target, to debut 50 fabulous holiday gifts designed by 24 exceptional designers starting December 1st (tomorrow)!  This holiday collection includes goodies from Tory Burch, Diane von Furstenburg, Lela Rose, Tracy Reese, Oscar de la Renta, Jaons Wu, Carolina Herrera, and a host of other amazing designers.  Take a peek at the collection below:

These goodies would make perfect holiday gifts or keepsakes for yourself!  Shopping begins in stores and online tomorrow at 8am.  These limited edition items will be gone fast!  Hurry in to get yours before they’re gone!

Which items are you hoping to snag?  I’d love to know!

XOXO,

Ebony

Technology is truly taking over the world!  Ladies, I’ve found the perfect smartphone app to keep you busy as you patiently wait for him to put a ring on it!  Gravity allows you to virtually try on engagement rings, wedding bands, and settings from BC Clark Jewelers right on your smartphone!  Take a peek at the cool app below:

This is so fabulous!  Guys, I hope you’re not feeling left out –  There’s an app for you too!  Type in grvty.us on your smartphone, download the app, and begin to to search for your diamond destiny!  Head over to the BC Clark website to take a peek at their full collection of gorgeous rings!

What are your thoughts about this super cool app?  I’d love to know!!

XOXO,

Ebony

Happy Monday!  I hope your week is off to a great start.  Last night was an exciting night for red carpet fashion and primetime awards.  I realize that I don’t watch much television these days (although HGTV and The Cosby Show never gets old for me) but I had to tune in to the Emmy Awards last night to check out the fashion!  There were so many haute designs gracing the red carpet.  Bright and beautiful shades of yellow and aqua were endless!  I was excited to see ‘Tangerine Tango’ make it’s debut as well.  Other popular trends on the red carpet included fabulous updos, lots of sparkle, and bold colors!  Take a peek at a few of my favorite red carpet looks from last night:

Sophia Vergara

Padma Lakshmi

Kerry Washington

Julianne Hough

Julie Bowens

Ginnifer Goodwin

January Jones

Heidi Klum

Christine Hendricks

Hayden Panettiere

Whose red carpet look was your favorite last night?  Would you rock any of these haute looks?  I’d love to know!

XOXO,

Ebony

Happy Wedding Wednesday!  Do you have a wedding dress stored in the back of your closet?  Are you a bride-to-be wondering what to do with your gorgeous gown after your wedding day?  Consider donating your wedding dress to Brides for a Cause.

I’m always looking for a way to give back and help out in my community.  Brides for a Cause has recently partnered with Wish Upon a Wedding, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing weddings to couples who are facing terminal illness or other life-altering circumstances.  Brides for a Cause collects and resells donated wedding dresses to support Wish Upon a Wedding.  I do believe that your bridal gown is a beautiful keepsake after you exchange vows with the love of your life.  Spread the love.  Consider donating your bridal gown for a great cause!

XOXO,

Ebony

I hope your week is off to a great start!  Last week was an exciting week in the fashion world.  In addition to the start of New York Fashion Week, Pantone released their Fashion Color Report for Spring 2013.  Take a peek at the beautiful hues below:

“The color direction for spring builds upon these compelling needs with a palette that mixes dynamic brights with novel neutrals to create a harmonious balance.”  ~Pantone

I see so many exciting color combinations when I look at the Pantone Color Report for Spring 2013.  Emerald + Nectarine.  Poppy Red + Lemon Zest.  African Violet + Monaco Blue.  The possibilities are endless!  I can’t wait to see how this color report impacts the wedding and event industry!  What’s your favorite color combination?  I’d love to know!

Head over to Pantone to download your copy of the full Pantone Color Report for Spring 2013.

XOXO,

Ebony

Hello!  As you continue to plan your wedding, be sure to think about all of the fashionable details that will make an appearance at your wedding including your dress, shoes, accessories, and hair.  Are you a natural hair bride looking for the perfect bridal hairstyle?  If so, here’s a bit of inspiration for you:

Photos Courtesy of Essence, Pinterest, A Monique Affair

There are so many beautiful ways to wear natural hair!  There’s no need for you to stick to the “traditional” rules of bridal hair.  This isn’t a time to try something drastic.  You should look like yourself – glammed up a bit, of course – as you walk down the aisle.  Remember, this is YOUR day.  Be true to who you are!

How will you wear your hair on your wedding day?  I’d love to know!

XOXO,

Ebony