"one of the best of the bunch with something that caters for everyone"....Time Out Shopping Guide.

Mums 2 Be carry an extensive range of maternity clothes, that reflects the latest trends, whilst allowing you to remain comfortable throughout your pregnancy. Brands sold include Noppies, Linque, Menonove and Valja.

While it’s distinctive yellow frontage, has become a well known landmark for the last 17 to the residents of Kew and passing traffic, Mums 2 Be has built a reputation for providing good quality maternity wear at reasonable prices.

The key to our success is well trained, friendly staff who are on hand to help and advise you. There are fabulous collections that reflect the latest fashion trends carefully chosen from across Europe, including Europe’s leading maternity brand Noppies from the Netherlands.

Your bump is as unique to you as your shape, so whilst many companies offer online shopping we deliberately don’t, as we feel that maternity clothes need to be tried on and have experienced staff help you fit the clothes properly.

This also makes sure that you are able to make the most out of your new clothes. We recommend that you purchase your maternity clothing around 12 weeks for your first baby and at 8 weeks for subsequent pregnancies and using our baby bumps will make sure that they will last through your pregnancy.

"There is no need to change the way you look just because you’re pregnant".

Pink Wedding gown.

There are many shades of pink of course, and this also makes it a colour that many people can wear in one form or another.

If you don’t want to go the extreme of wearing a shocking pink wedding dress, it is easy to find gowns in more delicate shades of pink.

Here is one example from Hollywood Dreams. This particular gown is called "Leah". You can find your nearest stockist via the Hollywood Dreams Website and they will also email you images of gowns.

Pink Wedding Cake

It is easy to fit your wedding cake into your colour scheme. They come in so many shapes, sizes and colours these days. Whether your choose a traditional style, a contemporary style or a novelty style wedding cake. There are some very clever wedding cake designers out there waiting to fulfil your dreams.It is called Hearts Desire.

Real men wear pink!

Ok so maybe your man wouldn’t want to go so far as dressing in pink from head to foot. But there are again, many ways of introducing a pink theme into the Groom’s outfit and indeed the groomsmen outfits. It may be via the waistcoat or the tie/cravat. This particular cravat is from an online Formal Hire company called Formally Yours. This particular image is of the Ivory Prince Edward, Ivory Striped Waistcoat teamed with a Pink Cravat. They deliver straight to your door.

If you are going for a more contemporary look, then you could introduce the pink theme in the shirt and the cufflinks.

However our favourite pink item for men was by far these beautiful Italian pink brogues! They are handmade in Italy and are made from superior quality calf skin. They also come in other colours. What a stylish addition to any groom"s outfit!!!

Embroidered Sarees

A bride's trousseau, in normal perception, is highlighted by the shining jewelry she wears. But, what about the dazzling drapes that define this shine. It is the essence of embroidery, which brings in that heavenly charm in her wedding attire and our special selection of Indian wedding embroidered saris will set the stars shining before you.

We have special masterpieces of embroidered wedding saris in zari embroidery, organza, zardosy and sequence, cut work, aari work, mukesh work, dabka work, mirror work, patch work, stones work, patch work, kasab, kundan, brocade work, gota patti work etc. Infact, our collection is so huge that you will be amazed to find even the most rare of embroidery styles present with us.

Right from the elementary resham work, jaal to the highly detailed kundan and stones work combined with any of the embroidery forms mentioned above. Our embroidered saris collection has it all.

Fabric	Pure Georgette
Blouse	Red zardozi work unstitched blouse.
Description	Sequinned wavy patterns of sequins run along the saree. The pallu has intricate zardozi work. A golden tissue piping lines the edges.
Colour	Red and Henna Green

Sarees were very much in fashion in a traditional Indian wedding. In today’s wedding functions woman prefers to wear saris in different styles. Fashion designers have come up with new ways to drape wedding sarees, which are quite popular among today’s woman. Saris always had a sensuous and elegant look at the same time. The wedding sari or Bridal sari is given a lot of importance in India.

Indian Saris come in different fabrics from cotton to silk, from georgettes to crapes, from traditionals like Banarasi to Kanjeevaram or a silk. Wedding saris are given a lot of emphasis in Indian family. It ranges from few thousands to few lakhs of rupees. Saris today have a lot of work done on them. They come in various varieties and styles. Zari, embroidery, organza, zardosi, sequence, cut work, mirror work, patchwork, pearl work, kasab, kundan, are all different kinds of work, which are found in sari.

Earlier it was compulsory for Indian brides to wear heavy Benarasi sari for her wedding but now it is not so but still brides are preferring to wear saris for their wedding. Though the styles and embroidery has changed. Earlier it was lot more heavy work and rich now it is lot more sleek and light in fabric.

Saree makes a woman look graceful, elegant, stylish, and sensuous. But sarees should be draped properly. Here are some tips on how to buy a saree, which suits your personality.

Women who are a bit heavier should buy saris, which are light like georgette, silk chignon or chiffon. For the gorgeous option they can try heavy Mysore silk sarees or silk based Kanjeevaram, which looks beautiful and one tends to look slimmer.

For shorter women they should buy saris with small borders or no borders. They should definitely avoid big borders as big borders make one look shorter. Big border are mainly for women who have a good height. For short woman they can go for self or single color it will make them look taller.

Thin women should buy saris, which are a bit fluffy like organza, cotton fabric, tissue and tussar saris. These saris give a fuller effect and give a broad look.

Avoid large prints in sarees, as it gives a gaudy and a huge look. Delicate and sober print on a sari gives a delicate and stylish look.

Dark skin color women should generally buy dark colors like maroon, green, dark pink and avoid light colors and bright colors.

Saris can be really elegant and stylish if worn properly and with right accessories.

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So you’ve gone online and magazine shopping, starting to prep for your big shopping day. You are going to get THE GOWN. But as you continue your research for the perfect dress you start to see terms you weren’t expecting. Off-white, bright white, diamond, eggshell - what the heck is going on? Relax - we’re here to help. See, wedding gowns come a variety of different ‘whites’, some of them not even white at all. We are here to direct you in picking the best shade for your skin tone.

stark white - this is the brightest and crispest white and looks fabulous on dark skin.

silk, diamond or natural white - a shade off of stark white but it looks pretty much identical in photos. Most people look good in this colour.

ivory - you have a couple of choices here: ivory is also referred to as eggshell or candlelight. Some ivory dresses have yellow undertones and some are just a toned-down white. Check with the salon on which category your gown falls into.

Champagne - also called rum, this is a white with pink undertones that look nearly white in photos.

Which one is best for you? Know your skin tone and you will know exactly what colour of dress to choose.

fair - yellow/ivories but stay clear of stark whites as this will usually wash you out

medium (with pink undertones) - look for creamier colours

medium (with yellow undertones) - go for diamond white or champagne

dark - lucky bride! Most shades with complement your skin tone, however; stay away from yellow and ivory.

If you’ve found your dream dress but the colour doesn’t look right, ask your bridal salon consultant if it is available in another shade. Bridal shops carry samples but not usually one of each shade in the same dress.

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Gorgeous Wedding Gowns

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Before you buy, make sure to take the time to try on as many different styles as possible because wedding gowns look very different on a body than they do on the hanger. You want it to be comfortable and your wedding dress should make you feel like the perfect bride. Try to establish some boundaries for yourself when you go shopping. Think about the neckline, sleeves, train type and gown type you are looking for to fit your wedding day.

Most wedding gowns need to be ordered, and this process can take up to six months or more so be sure to take this timeline into account when planning your wedding.

Take along someone who knows your style and whose taste is similar to yours, but you don’t need an entire entourage. One or two people should be fine; otherwise you will get conflicting opinions and this can make your dress shopping experience harrowing rather than enjoyable.

Talk with the shops’ professionals – they can advise of options you might not have thought of. Keep in mind it is easier to take a dress in than let it out if you are planning to lose weight for your wedding day.

Consider the undergarments and shoes when doing your fittings and picking out your wedding dress. Shop with reputable business and ask for referrals from friends and family.

Wedding gown designers use silk, velvet, satin, and lace – to name a few – in their gowns to create unique pieces for the bride. Many gowns have coloured embroidery or sashes for a bright splash of colour on your wedding dress. Silky fabrics with smooth lines and plunging “low” backs bring back memories of the jazz era while chic taffeta is a great fabric choice for the retro bride. For the bride who wants glitz and glamour, sassy sparkles make you the star and romantic lace in graceful folds are perfect for an understated wedding dress.

Indian Bridal Lehngas New Styles: White and Ivory Color

Indian Bridal Lehngas New Styles: White and Ivory Color

In Indian culture, white clothings are worn during mournings. Traditionally, Hindu women who are widows wear white clothings for the rest of their lives. However, this is not practiced by many Indian women today. In fact, some Indian brides tend to favor off-white or ivory colored bridal wear, which is somewhat similar to the Western tradition.

While red is the traditional wedding color in India, white is also considered the color of purity and sacredness in Indian culture. It is also used for depicting peace and purity. Taken in this context, white should not be considered a taboo for Indian brides.

Today's modern choices are aplenty for the modern Indian bride looking for exquisite white or ivory colored bridal lehnga. The following is a compilation of some of the latest bridal styles in white or ivory colors.

White and Ivory Colored Indian Bridal Lehgna

Top: Orange Rawsilk shirt having hot pink appliqued on bust. The applique adorned with big flower motifs and delicate work. Sequins embroidery design all over the shirt. Fully lined. Concealed zip closure on back. Bottom: Hot pink crepe flared shalwar having no embellishments. Dupatta/Veil: Hot pink and orange dip-dye chiffon dupatta having sequins spray and ornamental motifs all over. Finished with hot pink applique on border. Embellishment work includes sequins, beads, kundan pear, kora, resham and Swarovski crystals. 100% handmade embellishments. 100% pure imported fabric.

Indian wedding is about two families getting wedded socially with much less emphasis on the individuals involved. Traditional Indian weddings are generally structured into pre-wedding ceremonies, wedding day ceremonies (consisting of the Baraat, the Varmala and the Phere), and the Vidaai.

Nowadays, there are many stores are giving lots of option for the customers and changing their personality. You have to be smart about how to camouflage your body faults and look trendy.

The main wedding apparels for an Indian wedding is Lehanga choli/ Ghagra choli. The indian dresses usually make you look slimmer and taller rather than western wear. Before buying the right Indian wedding dress, there are some certain things you need to know.

Don’t wait till the entire outfit is ready. Try the outfit when the slip of the Ghagra and choli is ready. If that is ok there won’t be any differences in the fittings.

For a jazzy look, use a gold lame blouse and a gold embroidered tissue sari.

And while choosing the Indian wedding apparel, remember that the silhouettes must be ultra feminine.

In the formal section for the Indian wedding clothes, you can have whites, and pastels dominate your formal bridal wardrobe. Get yourself a judicious mix of sarees, salwar kameez, lehenga choli, and lachas.

Would You Wear a Red Wedding Dress? In Many Cultures it is the Norm!

Our guest columnist Karen Vander of RedHotBrides.com will be sharing about the history and the joys of wearing red on your big day. Here she discusses different cultures and their take on a red wedding dress.

By Karen Vander
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A red wedding dress or bridal apparel is the norm in many cultures. And many American brides are catching up to the idea that it is an awesome color in which to speak their "I dos."

However, in America, red still has some conflicting connotations. Some Western brides and their families find it almost offensive.

Our research shows that a lot of this sentiment against red came from the powerful influential Queen Victoria back in the 1800s. Red went from being a luxury color to being associated with "loose women." In Europe, countries such as England have begun to adopt red again. In France, it used to be considered very bad luck to be married in white. Afterall, Marie Antoniate chose white, instead of the customary red, and we all know that worked out.

Other cultures, however, have always embraced red and continue to do so.

In China, the color red is considered good luck and a strong color that can keep away evil spirits. The traditional Chinese wedding dress in northern China is usually wears a wedding dress call Qi Pao which is embroidered with elaborate gold and silver designs. Brides from southern China usually wears a wedding dress call Qun Gua, Kwa or Cheongsam, also elaborately adorned with golden phoenix and dragon.

In India according to the Wikipedia, “In northern parts of India the traditional color of women’s wedding garments is red, a color symbolizing auspiciousness.”

Indian wedding dresses are also often red. In that culture, as in the Chinese culture, white is a color of mourning.

Red Indian wedding dresses are considered to be good luck and will bring the couple much happiness, also similar to beliefs of the Chinese culture. An Indian wedding dress is often called a Sari but other styles include gaghra choli, and shalwar chameez.

There is something special about the color red. Go try on a red wedding dress and see how you will like it. Give it a shot. Be the daring and bold woman you are or can be! There is nothing un-american about it. Other cultures love it.

Red is such an exciting color and more fun then white can ever be. Every bride is different. Stand out and be a red hot bride.

Hollywood Dreams red 'Jezebel' wedding dress

Alongside big gowns, one thing Hollywood Dreams really excels at is its range of red coloured wedding dresses. Well, they are all about the drama! This one is a brilliant example, it takes all the elements from their other dresses like jewelled bodice, nipped in waist, big full skirt with rose detailing and turned it into a dramatic rich red. Style 'Jezebel' from the Cameo collection.

Peter Langner 'Hollywood' tulle wedding dress

This 'Hollywood' dress is certainly worthy of the red carpet. With a full and flowing of pleated tulle and a duster train, it will sweep glamorously behind you whether you are marrying in a church or a country house. The bodice has a slim embroidered silhouette with spaghetti straps and a longline that stops it from becoming too hip heavy. Pair it with a dramatic headpiece and you're all set.