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Reem Acra’s New Wedding Dress Collection: See the Photos

Oct 23, 2012 @ 4:02 pm

Long or short, full or streamlined, there was a dress for every bride at Reem Acras fall 2013 runway show. Guided by the quote “where the trend starts and the tradition continues,” the label certainly showed something new with modern cocktail numbers and hi-low hem designs mixing with the most classic ballgowns. While the dresses were the true stars, the veils nearly stole the show with some cinched by crystal headbands, others delicately pleated and a few that tented entire gowns to ethereal effect. The final twist: flared tulle that adorned select models’ wrist to create the illusion of bell-sleeves. Check out all of the looks in the gallery.

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InStyle on Instagram: Our Bridal Fashion Week Photos

Oct 20, 2012 @ 9:00 am

It’s been a lovely week on Instagram! Our daily feed of fashion, celebrity, and beauty buzz got an extra dose of pretty from Bridal Fashion Week, where our editors snapped from the front row of all your favorite shows. We captured details at Amsale, where models sported bright lips, caught the setting sun behind Marchesa‘s ornate gowns, and were blown away by the intricate veils on Reem Acra‘s runway. Check out all of this week’s bridal photos in the gallery below, and come back every Saturday for all of our favorite shots.

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Emmys 2012: Zooey Deschanel’s Hot Pink Lip

Sep 24, 2012 @ 12:10 pm

Emmy-nominated New Girl star Zooey Deschanel can always be counted on for a wow moment on the red carpet. “She’s a risk-taker who follows her instincts,” says her makeup artist Jorjee Douglass, who created her shimmery beauty look that offset her periwinkle Reem Acra gown. We love the shot of metallic eye makeup punctuated by those super-long lashes, and the hot pink lip was the perfect girly shade to tie it all together. Douglass used the Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Ballet ($28 at barneys.com) for the striking hue. Pigmented, matte, and universally flattering—we’ll be trying this color ourselves this fall.

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The Making of Nina Dobrev’s Amazing Updo: Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Photos

Sep 11, 2012 @ 1:03 pm

Nina Dobrev is known for several things, her addictive The Vampire Diaries series and her envy-inducing hair being two of them. And her latest looks do not disappoint. First, the actress showed off an adorable bouncy ponytail when she visited InStyle‘s portrait studio at the Toronto International Festival, and last night she stunned at the Los Angeles premiere of The Perks of Being a Wallflower with a twisted updo to show off the neckline of her ruby Reem Acra dress. Riawna Capri of L.A.’s Nine Zero One salon created both looks for the 23-year-old actress, who travels with her everywhere to make sure every strand is in perfect place. “We wanted to create a slightly disheveled updo to show off the lace and the neckline of the dress,” Capri told InStyle.com when she sent these exclusive behind-the-scenes photos before the premiere. “This look works great when wanting a soft elegance without looking too contrived. I love this for Nina.” And she’s not the only one who thinks so: After posting the look on Instagram (check out the photo here!), the style garnered more than 5,000 likes in a mere few hours and made the popular page! Want to try your hand at a similar look? Scroll down for our tips!
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What Will Jennifer Aniston Wear Down the Aisle?

Aug 13, 2012 @ 6:00 pm

Jennifer Aniston is known for her LBDs, but when this bride-to-be says “I Do” it’s a safe bet that she’ll wear a dress of a different hue. Whether long and sexy or short and playful (like this sparkly Dolce & Gabbana design), Aniston is no stranger to knockout numbers. That’s why we’re imagining the actress’s white dress style with a little inspiration from her best red carpet moments. Click through to see all five wedding-worthy styles.

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Marchesa and Reem Acra to Release Perfumes

Aug 10, 2012 @ 5:05 pm

Bridal and eveningwear powerhouses Marchesa and Reem Acra bottled up their signature femininity for fall, as both will release their debut fragrances next season. First up is Marchesa’s Parfume d’Extase, a scent containing notes of of iris, freesia, violet, and jasmine that will roll out at Sephora stores for $25 to $85 starting August 28th. Reem Acra will follow with an eponymous perfume featuring notes of orange, pear, bergamot, and ginger, available at Saks Fifth Avenue stores for $35 to $125 in October. Fall is going to smell so pretty! 

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First Look: Reem Acra’s Lower-Price Bridal Collection

Jun 12, 2012 @ 4:15 pm

Now every bride can get a taste of the luxurious, feminine designs Reem Acra is famous for! Next month, the designer will launch Roses by Reem Acra, a contemporary bridal line with pieces priced below $4,000 that will be available exclusively at Nordstrom Wedding Suites. Like its floral namesake, the collection’s gowns include garden-inspired details like petal-embroidered bodices and hand-cut appliques. Click through the gallery to see all six dreamy dresses!

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Why Malin Akerman Wore This Very Revealing Dress

Jun 11, 2012 @ 4:10 pm

This is a new take on rock-and-roll inspiration! Malin Akerman walked the black carpet at Friday night’s Rock of Ages premiere in Los Angeles wearing a Reem Acra design featuring an up-to-there slit. “It’s a little bit risqué,” the actress told InStyle.com. “But I thought, ‘It’s rock-and-roll! You’ve got to go all the way!’” And away she went—she accessorized the dress, an altered piece from the designer’s fall 2012 collection, with a Judith Leiber clutch, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, and Neil Lane jewelry. “My stylist sent a picture of this dress a few weeks ago and said, ‘What do you think?’ I said, ‘Bring it! Let’s do it.’” Now that’s guts! Tell us: What do you think of the look?

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— Lindzi Scharf