Things we love: Statement pieces!!!

With the royal wedding right around the corner, there has been non-stop talk (especially amongst the Flair girls) about the statement pieces that Kate Middleton will inevitably wear. 

I mean, come on, she has access to the Queen’s jewels and an endless supply of Philip Treacy hats, of course she’ll pull off some jaw-dropping bridal accessories. So in honor of the upcoming nuptials, we’ve compiled some of the most fabulous statement pieces around…and just because you won’t be gaining an official royal title on your wedding day, doesn’t mean you don’t deserve to feel (and dress) like a princess. 

Bridal headwear by Philip Treacy

Big Crystal & Chain Necklace by Vera Wang

Rhinestone hair accessory by Erin Cole Couture

Ivory vintage lace statement earrings by This Ilk (on Etsy.com)

Crystal Overload head wrap by Ban.do

 Make sure you make a STATEMENT on your "BIG" day!! We sure know Kate Middleton will!!

XOXO

Brooke

Well hello TWIST Dress!!!!

We know you have all been waiting for this....and the day has finally arrived!!

We finally received Dessy's infamous TWIST dress!

Why is this dress so amazing, let me count the ways........ 

 Who knew one little dress can be worn all those ways!! Amazing!! Each girl can basically pick what style they want to wear and literally in seconds wrap the dress however they choose!  The twist wrap dress comes in both cocktail length and floor length and can be ordered in 22 different beautiful colors!

So, if you are trying to fit all your beautiful ladies in different dresses, but want a cohesive look, then we might have just hit the jackpot with this one!  

BONUS!!!! 

If you are looking to save a few buck for your lovely ladies the twist will only set them back a mere $140.00 in cocktail length and $180 in floor length!

If you need help with how to wrap the dress watch what Dessy put together for you!!

Check out the instructional video!!!

Happy Twisting!!

XOXO
Stacey

Wear it again: Lynn Lugo Trunk Show!!

    I’ll admit it, Flair is getting a little tired of “Wear It Again: The Winter Edition”. When will it be warm already so we can re-wear some summery dresses?? Seems like a long time away but as you summer 2011 brides know, it will be here before you know it! 

This week we went with some classic accessories; a black cardigan, skinny belt and flats. It’s the perfect combo to ensure that you really will wear your bridesmaid’s dress again! This week, we wore Lynn Lugo’s Mimi dress, which is such a cute dress all on its own! For the bridesmaids’ look, we added a sash and an AB Ellie belt (the Brooklyn bridesmaids’ belt) as a hair piece (which could be a huge trend…remember where you saw it first!!). Then, paired with our accessories, it’s a no brainer outfit for a night out on the town!

If you take one thing away from our wear it again blogs each week, it should be this: a cardigan, belt and flats are the key for turning a bridesmaid’s dress to a ready to wear dress. It’s that simple! Now, let’s all cross our fingers for an early spring like the groundhog predicted!

Stay dry!

Xo

Lindsay and Stacey

Fabulous Spring Promo!!

If you ladies are loving Coren Moore like we are, you are going to be so excited to hear about the Spring Promo!! Make sure you come check out these beautiful dresses!

XOXO

Stacey

Wear it again.....Coren Moore's Lila, oh how we love you!!

We are not sure how Coren Moore keeps turning out these cute and preppy dresses but we are obsessed with it and so are our Flair brides and bridesmaids. 

Plus, this style is channeling a little "Mad Men" vibe and we love it.  We matched the dress with a cute Azalea sash to add a pop of color!

Now seriously how easy is this dress to re-wear, I mean come on it even has POCKETS!!! Joy paired the Lila with an adorable Navy blazer and some printed flats! So adorable! Come see the whole Coren Moore line at Flair. 

Our store is flocated at 10 Newbury Street on the 4th floor!  We are looking forward to working with you!!

XOXO

Stacey

Check out some of our other favorite "Wear it Again" Blog posts!!

Wear it again~New Years Edition! 

Wear it again-Featuring Siri!!

Wear if again-Coren Moore Laurie!!

It's all about COLOR!!!

I think it was the boy scouts who said it best......

"Be prepared!"

      Such great advice, especially when shopping for all your fab and beautiful bridesmaids! You have about a million decisions to make before your BIG day and choosing the color of your bridesmaids dresses is really one of the biggest and most important. 

          Although I hate to refer to your lovely ladies as decoration, the truth is they are in a sense.  They will be the array of color surrounding you, and the color you choose is the catalyst for many other decisions (flowers, groomsmen's attire, centerpiece colors) and will essentially set the tone for the wedding! Ouch, now that sounds like a HUGE decision.

Don't fret we are here to help you!

      Make sure you come into Flair with ideas....whether that be magazine clippings, your favorite scarf, or paint chips. Anything helps!

So, don't forget that boy scout motto "be prepared"!

We are looking forward to helping you choose the color and dress of you and your bridesmaids' dreams!

XOXO

Stacey :)

Make sure you check out amazing photographer Leah Haydocks's Blog for more beautiful colors and inspiration!! 

Time flies while you're having fun at Flair!!

 

Let’s face it, an hour goes by far faster than anyone expects. While we all wish that time didn’t fly, such is the reality of the wedding world. With that in mind, here is a tip to make the most of your hour with us! In order to prepare for your appointment, it’s important to prioritize.

 

Sit down, look at our designers’ websites, and really consider what you want most for your bridal party. Is it the color? The cut? The length? Do you want all of the girls in the same dress? Or would you like them to have options? If you figure out which one of these is at the top your list, then we can lead you to the designer, or the dress, that best fits your vision. We’re here to help you. We aren’t satisfied until you are, but we aren’t mind readers (although we try REALLY hard to be). Be sure to tell us what means the most to you, and we’ll do our best to make all of your wedding dreams come true."

 

Check out some of our Top 10 Tips in a Vendor Spotlight by fab Photographer Leah Haydock

XOXO

Brooke

Stuff We Love: Customizable Jewelry by Amelia Rose!!

We have always loved Amelia Rose Design. Her jewelry is locally made and so thoughtfully done, it makes the perfect gift for anyone! Bridesmaids’ jewelry can be tricky though. Finding the right design in the right colors can be time-consuming. 

Let’s face it, when you’re planning a wedding you have a lot on your plate and adding endless hours of searching for the perfect jewelry is not something most brides want or have the luxury to do. Have no fear, Amelia has made it easy for you!

To start, she has three great pieces (2 pairs of earrings and one necklace) to choose from. Once you’ve made your selection there are three metals to choose from to set your jewelry. There’s gold, sterling silver and gold filled (a less expensive option for gold lovers). Finally, you can choose from 14 different colored jewels/crystals to finish the look. It’s so simple, and every bride should be able to find something that she loves! Check it out below:

http://www.ameliarosedesign.com/jewelry/bridesmaid.htm

Wear it again...B &W style!

You are probably wondering why we did our "Wear it again" in black and white.....well there is an easy explanation for that!  It's winter and I am white as a ghost! 

Oh, and I thought it might look cool!

More importantly, Jenny Yoo's 2011 Collection came in this week and we are ECSTATIC! Her new collection is absolutely beautiful. This "Farrah" dress, shown in Black Crinkle Chiffon, is no exception. We paired it with a cute BM belt by A.B. Ellie with some adorable BLING!

This dress is so elegant and fun, it was easy to wear again!  We added a cute tweed jacket, pumps, gray tights, and a Parisian slouchy hat!  Perfect for a nice stroll in the city(when and if all the snow melts!) or a night on the town with girlfriends!

Until next time

XOXO

Stace

Stuff We Love-Longest Winter Ever Edition!

Winter...what a drag!  

We know, there is sooooooooo much snow and enormous lake size puddles out there. We are going crazy!  We are praying for spring to come soon.

So, we know it really has nothing to do with the Bridal/Bridesmaid industry, but we thought we would give a little shout out to our fav winter gear!

HUNTER BOOTS!

Apparently, this is what our owner Christine stumbled upon when she came into the store last week and thought it was hilarious! We do love our Hunter boots and obviously we all love them in BLACK!  So, enough said...winter without a pair of these beauties is a cold and sad winter indeed! Quick go buy a pair.....before the next storm!

XOXO

Brooke, Lindsay & Stacey

Success Story!

Sometimes we are given impossible tasks. "Dress 8 bridesmaids, in all different styles...oh and they all have different body types and quirks (as we all do!)...and make them feel comfortable and beautiful...and do it in one hour!

FLAIR to the the rescue!

Although, we never suggest that you bring in all nine bridesmaids at once because we do have a rather small space, every once in a while it happens, and sometimes, somehow, we are able to get the impossible accomplished!!

This was our task a few Saturdays ago when an amazing bride and her bridesmaids who had done their homework came into the store!

The whole gaggle of girls came into the store ready to get the show on the road!

They knew exactly what they wanted and they had done tons of searching online(so smart)!

Anna Elyse was their designer of choice, the bride had chosen to dress them all in Phantom Dupioni! 

The tough part was that they each had to choose a different dress and get it all completed in one hour! Luckily we had reserved both fitting rooms for this fantastic bridal party and each girl had already gone online and picked two of her favorite dresses. Along with Flair's consultants, each girl was able to choose a top & bottom that they felt comfortable in and thought would flatter their figure!!  And we even got measurements done!

This demonstrates that if you come to appointments with great ideas and/or decisions already made, not only do you make this process easy for you, but also you can actually enjoy the process and have fun with it!  

I cannot wait to see the gorgeous dresses each girl picked out for themselves.  So, don't forget to do your homework before an appointment because it is great to have an idea in your head of what you would like your lovely ladies to look like on your BIG day.  Don't worry we will be there to help you along the way!

Stay warm!

XOXO

Stace

And we're off!

I don’t know about you, but 2011 started off with a bang for us here at Flair! It felt like the starting gun went off at the beginning of a huge race, with the finish line being all of your 2011 wedding dates. As soon as the calendar switched over to the new decade, our phone has been ringing off the hook with brides calling to schedule an appointment to come in and look for both bridal gowns and bridesmaids’ dresses. Now that 2011 brides can officially say “I’m getting married THIS year” they are starting to panic and want to get their bridesmaids’ dresses and bridal gowns squared away ASAP (understandably). 

Here’s the problem: we want to help ALL of you but it’s hard to fit all of you into our schedule. Evening appointments during the week and weekend appointments are a rare commodity these days and are booking about three weeks in advance. Crazy!

So here’s today’s lesson, Flair friends. Call us ASAP to make your appointment and have a few days in mind that we can look into for you. That will give you the most chances for success this busy season. We hate turning anybody away because we’re so looking forward to working with as many of you as we can this year!

Happy 2011 brides!

Lindsay

BIG NEWS!!!!!

Happy Holidays from your friends at Flair!!

     You must have been really good this year, because Santa passed us an amazing present for you…Flair’s Coren Moore trunk show has been extended through the weekend of January 14^th! You know what that means….extra savings on all Coren Moore bridal gowns and bridesmaids’ dresses for the next three weeks!

        To make the trunk show even more special, we are the first retailer to preview their brand new 2011 bridal styles! So, you can be among the first to try them on and scoop them up at amazing, discounted prices! While you’re at it, you might as well check the bridesmaids’ dresses off of your to-do list at the same time! Coren’s classic styles are perfect for New England weddings, and your bridesmaids will thank you for choosing their fresh, wearable styles.

It’s a no brainer brides, call Flair to set up an appointment today!

Wear it again.....and again and again!

We did it again....and with a guest model!! 

Jaime was nice enough to brave the chilly weather to join us at Flair today to model the Paulette dress by Siri.

 

Jaime rocked the Siri dress with a cute flower pin in Navy by Coren Moore to add a little softness to the fun emerald color!

Seriously could she get any cuter in this outfit?? 

Jaime paired Siri's fab dress with a black blazer, some fun black leather booties and a silver and gold necklace!  She is ready for a important business meeting or drink after with friends!!

Cheers to Jaime for her help and Siri for designing such a fun dress 

for any bridesmaid group!

XOXO

Stace :)

Cute as a Button "Laurie" by Coren Moore re-worn!!

We know its your favorite day of the week again....yep "Wear it again day" and we are back in full force after last weeks semi-disaster!

We are so excited to re-wear "Laurie" by Coren Moore.  This dress is shown in Pineapple Shantung a great color to dress a fun group of bridesmaids! 

We added a sparkly NEW bridesmaid belt to the before picture....
Oh by the way we are now carrying bridesmaids belts from our awesome accessories designer 
A.B. Ellie
sure to add FLAIR ;) to any bridesmaid dress (and for under $50.00)!!


To complete the wear it again look we added a sleek blazer, a skinny black belt and a chunky silver necklace!!


Check back with us next week when we have a guest model!!
(we are sure you are sick of seeing pics of us dressed up every week!)

ta ta for now!

Stacey :)