Influences from William and Kate's Royal Wedding

There were many of us who sat and admired the beauty, elegance and charm of Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding.  Some watched for stars who were in attendance, while others for the feeling of magic with the horse drawn carriage and castle.  And many of us were also watching all the details of Kate's gown, veil, jewelry, flowers, and any other tiny detail that fascinated us.

While most of us cannot afford such an extravagant affair, we can take the details and create them in a more budget-friendly manner. Naturally, our Fashion Team adored Kate's wedding gown!  The beautiful lace overlay was softening, and elegant.  At Sydney's Closet we have choices that are similar with the lace overlay on the bodice.  Shown below is a long sleeve, matte satin gown, with lovely detailing on the bodice and skirt, which is carried over onto the lace sleeves.  Next is a matte satin strapless with a lace bolero included, with  the lace detailing carried onto the gown and onto the skirt also.  Finally we have a lace bolero sold separately to add over a strapless gown.

Fluvia Lacerda - Sydney's Closet Model & now also Commercial Print Model of the Year!

The Fashion Team at Sydney's Closet is absolutely thrilled for Fluvia Lacerda for being honored as the Full Figure Fashion Week Award for Commercial Print Model of the Year! 

“The fact that I won this award is a major deal and I’m very passionate about my work, mostly because I feel that I represent the body image of many women,” says Lacerda.  “I'm not only a healthy woman, but one who wears a size 18 and am confident about it.”

 

Fluvia can be seen below as our beautiful cover bride of our Spring 2011 Bridal catalogue.  She also modeled numerous other bridal gowns and prom fashions.  She is a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who now resides in New York.  Fluvia brings confidence and style to her profession as a size 18, as well as femininity.  And lets not forget an edge of "hot" from her native Brazil.

 

Wedding Guide for Plus Size Brides Hot off the Press

Thanks to Chamein Canton for acknowledging Sydney's Closet as a top retailer for plus size wedding dresses in her new book "Down That Aisle in Style! A Wedding Guide for Full-Figured Women" Chamein weaves her considerable experience in the wedding industry to help curvy brides look and feel their best on their wedding day.