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BRIDAL GUIDE: WEDDING VEILS

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From bold to delicate, glam to demure, there is a veil for every bride just waiting to be discovered. Find yours here.

Once upon a time… veils symbolized modesty and obedience. They ranged from long and flowing to short and sweet to creams and pastels. While your wedding dress is undeniably the most important piece of your wedding day look, it’s the veil that brings your whole ensemble together.

Typically thought of as a pinnacle of tradition, the wedding veil has undergone such an evolution that to wear one today feels more rebellious than ever. Even the most unconventional brides can make this headpiece stand out and feel special.

Because, in the end, the best wedding accessory is always the one that best fits the bride. From short to medium to long, discover the perfect veil for your big day from this carefully curated collection.

SHORT WEDDING VEILS

BLUSHER

The blusher veil is just the top layer of a two-tier wedding veil. Blushers, which can be attached to wedding veils of any length including medium and long veil styles, tend to fall between the shoulders and elbows but can sometimes be longer.  

FRENCH LACE BLUSHER VEIL AT TWIGS & HONEY FOR $625

PEARL VEIL BLUSHER AT TESSA KIM FOR $190

BIRDCAGE

Reminiscent of styles worn in the 1940s and 1950s, the birdcage veil is a short raw-edged netting or tulle that drapes the face slightly off-center on the side of the head. Its super short length gives it a  distinctively retro effect and leaves the lower half of your face uncovered. Birdcage veils are sometimes attached to a headband or pillbox hat, adding even more demure charm.

DORIS HEADBAND WITH NET VEIL AT JENNIFER BEHR FOR $350

DIAMOND BRIDAL VEIL AT SHERIDAN TJHUNG FOR $2,800

FLYAWAY

A simple veil that barely brushes the shoulders, the flyaway veil is considered less formal than other styles. It's often made with tulle, giving it a stiff shape, and can be single- or multi-layered. If you're wearing a wedding dress with a heavily embellished back or neckline, this shoulder-length style is the perfect hair accessory that won't distract from your gown.

DAPHNE NEWMAN POLKA DOT FLYAWAY VEIL AT AFTER-WHITE FOR $295

TWIG & HONEY BAMBI VEIL AT ANTHROPOLOGY FOR $268

MEDIUM WEDDING VEILS

 ELBOW

This type of veil extends from the crown of your head down to your elbows. Its shorter length makes it a great option for showcasing the skirt or train of your wedding dress while covering your shoulders and back. Elbow-length veils are also a good compromise if you like the look of a veil but don't want to risk snagging it or feeling restricted with your movements.

MATISSE ELBOW LENGTH VEIL AT TANIA MARAS FOR $495

REVELLE ELBOW VEIL AT UNTAMED PETAL FOR $254

FINGERTIP

A perennial favorite, it touches (you guessed it!) your fingertips and is smashing with just about every kind of dress. This wedding veil style extends to the fingertips when your arms are resting by your sides. It's a particularly popular pick for ball gowns and A-line dress silhouettes that get wider at the bottom.

E.B. ELLIE ROSEIA PEARL FINGERTIP VEIL AT ANTHROPOLOGY FOR $298

AMELIANA FINGERTIP VEIL WITH SCATTERED LACE EDGE AT BRIDE & HAIRPINS FOR $225

 BALLERINA

Landing anywhere from knee to ankle, the mantle is long enough to add drama, but not so much that you'll trip on it while dancing. Also called a waltz veil, this medium-length veil is the longest option before you enter floor-length veil territory. It falls somewhere between the knees and ankles.

DIANA BALLET VEIL AT DAVIDS BRIDAL FOR $88

NESTINA HAND PAINTED BABY’S BREATH VEIL AT ANTHROPOLOGY FOR $395

LONG WEDDING VEILS

 CHAPEL

The chapel veil is a semi-formal veil style that reaches to the floor and extends just an inch or two behind your gown. It's often worn in combination with a chapel wedding dress train that is roughly the same length. If you want to add oomph without resorting to a longer veil, look for a chapel length veil that has a blusher or embellishments, such as beading, sequins or lace.

SKY MIST CHAPEL VEIL AT ANTHROPOLOGY FOR $245

AMORA BRIDAL VEIL WITH BLUSHER AT TANIA MARAS FOR $345

CATHEDRAL

The mother of all wedding veil styles; the cathedral veil is also one of the most formal lengths. This bridal veil extends roughly two feet onto the floor behind your wedding dress, which creates a stunning effect as you walk and pose for portraits.

An angled 10-foot-long waterfall veil, which cascades in tiers, continues the liquid theme of a hand-beaded dress without competing for the limelight. The gown's glass droplets are placed in delicate rivulets that swirl as you walk, visible through the transparent tulle wave spilling over it. With a length of nine to 25 feet, this is the stuff of fairy tales, especially when paired with an equally grand gown.

LONG FLORAL VEIL AT ANTHROPOLOGY FOR $598

DVO2 CATHEDRAL LENGTH VEIL AT ALLURE BRIDES

 ROYAL

Typically reserved for monarchs and the grandest of weddings, the royal veil pools onto the floor for several (or dozens of) feet behind your dress.

LACE TRIMMED ROYAL VEIL AT MALINA FOR $$320

EMBROIDERED FLORAL VEIL AT ETSY FOR $228

OTHER VEILS

JULIET

Tulle veil is fitted to the curve of your head and fastened on both sides above the ears. Juliet veils were extremely popular in the 1910s and 1920s, so you might recognize them for their Art Nouveau and Art Deco-inspired look. The cap part of the veil is typically embellished with ornate beading or appliqués.

EMMA PEARL DROP  BALLET LENGTH VEIL AT EDEN LUXE BRIDAL FOR $348

CALLIE BALLERINA  VEIL AT MADMOSIELLE FOR $119

MANTILLA

The mantilla veil is a large, circular piece of tulle that is fastened just a few inches from the hairline on the top of the head, versus at the crown where most other veils are typically worn. This Spanish-style wedding veil is finished with scalloped lace trim and reaches the floor.

MANON LACE SILK JULIET CAP AT ERICA ELIZABETH DESIGNS FOR $825

SOLSTICE VEIL AT GRACE LOVES LACE FOR $445

LACE MANTILLA

With its classic scalloped edging and chaste shoulder coverage, a mantilla veil, which originated in Spain, gives any wedding look a decidedly Old World feel.

They're often pinned at the hairline with a comb to frame the face, but we placed ours below the crown to strike an airier note while still providing a modest screen for a revealing bodice cut entirely from Chantilly lace. A circle of tulle and lace, it is a regal, old-world option that's usually worn draped over the head, framing the face.

LACE MANTILLA VEIL AT TWIGS & HONEY FOR $175

CARMEN LACE VEIL AT THE MANTILLA COMPANY FOR $300

DROP

Like the mantilla veil in its circular design, but instead of being fastened near the hairline, it fully covers the face and upper body. Unlike two-tier veils, there's no rouching or volume to this style, which creates a sleek and timeless look.

MIRAGESHEER DROP VEIL AT NOON ON THE MOON FOR $315 

PINK OMBRÉ DROP VEIL AT VEILED BEAUTY FOR $165 

VEIL ALTERNATIVES

CONTESSA TULLE WINGS WITH FLORAL DETAIL AT HUSHED COMMOTION FOR $550

MONROE BRIDAL COWBOY HAT WITH BIRDCAGE VEIL AT  ANTHROPOLOGY FOR $388

 

MAXIMALIST INTERIOR DESIGN: THE ART OF MORE

 

Photo: Jenna Peffley // AD MAGAZINE

With JOY as the fundamental element, it’s not difficult to see why the maximalist design aesthetic maintains its popularity, year after year. Don’t let the explosion of colors, patterns, and creativity intimidate you — read on to discover how you too can achieve this charming aesthetic.

From treasures discovered in antique markets to souvenirs bought from travel – homes develop their personality and character like every other individual walking this earth, over the years. The time spent inside our homes (due to the pandemic), has inspired people to re-evaluate what matters most to them - from what they love to what they want to be surrounded by.

The history of interiors has always been a pendulum swing of two extremes  - minimalism and maximalism. With function over form as its main principle, minimalism is strategically organized, no fuss, no stress, no excess approach to interior design. It is all about clean lines and subdued colors. Maximalism, on the other hand, is the explosion of individualistic creativity. It is the layering of various rich, colorful, textured aesthetics harmoniously occupying a space. Unlike the standardized forms of the various minimalist styles, maximalist interiors are impossible to copy verbatim: it’s their idiosyncrasies that make them what they are.

If you feel inspired to delve into the magpie of eye-catching patterns, statement décor, bursts of saturated colors that is maximalism – here is a guide to help you navigate the maximalist design aesthetic.

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BE FEARLESS

Painting white walls can be quite daunting, especially if it’s your first time! When choosing paint colors, begin with a color you find yourself gravitating towards, makes you smile or appeals to you.

Then as you gain confidence, you can expand the color you just chose into a color scheme. For example, if you chose navy you can add a shade darker or lighter to create a color scheme.

Wallpaper is another great way to decorate your walls, ceiling included. If the space has dark walls, choose a lighter hue for the ceiling so as not to pull too much attention from the rest of the room.

LIMERENCE WALLPAPER MALACHITE AT HOUSE OF HACKNEY FOR $195

FEMCREATIVE ENGLISH ROSES WALLPAPER AT URBAN OUTFITTERS

FOR $159

HOME SILAS REMOVABLE WALL MURAL AT URBAN OUTFITTERS FOR $489

CIRCUS HORIZON RAINBOW

WALLPAPER AT REBEL WALLS FOR $7/SQ FT

BE A MIXOLOGIST

Push yourself outside your comfort zone. Maximalism is, after all, about creating an over-the-top space. How? With colors, shapes, tones, and textures.

So, layering is key! Take everything you love and layer them on multiple surfaces like side tables, furniture, walls, and bookshelves. When mixing patterns (i.e., stripes, geometrics, florals) use one color to connect them together.

Want the room to feel more eclectic? Try mixing furniture from different periods. This will give the impression that the space was put together through the years.

SILHOUETTE MIRROR AT URBAN OUTFITTERS FOR $749

MCQUEEN GLOBE CHANDELIER AT LUXDECO FOR $8,565

IDE PEACOCK TIEBACK AT ANTHROPOLOGY FOR $48

30-INCH VINTAGE ELEGANT LIGHTING MIRROR AT BUILD FOR $148

MARTINIQUE BY CW STOCKWELL SOFA AT THE INSIDE FOR $2349

VINTAGE CHINEESE AND WESTERN ELEMENTS DESIGN CHAIR AT DAVINRICH FOR $333

LIANG & EIMIL CHAPEL STOOL AT LUXDECO FOR $303

CORAL ZEBRA BY SCALAMDERE AT THE INSIDE FOR $2394

BE A CURATOR OF ART

Dress up the walls of your home with paintings, prints, and illustrations.

Do your children make art in their kindergarten class, too many that they end up in drawers? Show your kids how proud you are of them by hanging them on your walls!

Looking for someplace to store all your designer scarves? Why not enjoy them every day by framing and displaying them on your walls for all to see, adding a unique flare to your walls.

ANDREW MARTIN APPLE GRAFFITI AT OLIVIA’S FOR $153

RAINBOW CHARD PRINT PAINTING

BY ANEK FOR $70

BE A BOOKWORM

Are you a bibliophile? Let your books take center stage.

Fill your shelves to the brim or stack them on any and every table top in the room – wherever you orient them, books give the room character, add a personal touch and make for great conversation starters.

Whether you group your books by color or size, or random arrangement  – rest assured they will make any room feel cozy and lived in.

YSL: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION AT LUXDECO FOR $850

THE ULTIMATE TOWER, BLACK AT LUXDECO FOR $4,350

BE A COLLECTOR

Do you have a passion for traveling? Why not incorporate your favorite past-time into your home decor?

Dig up those souvenirs (and memories) like that snow globe from Switzerland or bottle of sand from the beaches of Hawaii or the Colosseum magnet from Rome for an added personal touch to the space.

Souvenirs say, ‘I was there’, reminding us of the places we’ve been and thanks to Maximalist approach to interior decor you can celebrate these treasured possessions (and memories) everyday.

They are quiet possibly the best kept secret when creating a maximalist aesthetic.

VINTAGE GOLD ORNATE BAROQUE MIRROR AT HOMARY FOR $490

MINDY BROWNES ZANZIBAR LAMP AT OLVIA’S FOR $200

JYLIN VASE AT ANTHROPOLOGY

FOR $88

VINTAGE FRAMES AT REBEL WALLS FOR $6 EACH

BE FLOORED TO EMBELLISH

Don’t forget, floors can be decorated, too! Add unexpected bursts of color with oriental rugs and table cloths. Layer as often as you like to create depth, texture, and adventure to the room.

VELVET TANYA PETITE ACCENT CHAIR AT ANTHROPOLOGY FOR $598

SEMIKAH TEXTILES MOROCCAN VINTAGE ALIVE RUG AT ANTHROPOLOGY FOR $3,100

NATALIE LETE EMBROIDERED THROW PILLOWS AT ANTHROPOLOGY FOR $108

VINTAGE HAMADAN AREA RUG AT RAYMOUR & FLANIGAN FOR $270

BE AN EDITOR

Although with the maximalist aesthetic more is always more, editing is key. The space should be beautiful, but at the end of the day it is a home to be lived in and enjoyed. Remember to balance. Every item should shine while also allowing the other pieces in the room to have their moment of glory, too! Decide on one or two items to set the theme and for the eye to focus on when entering the room. Doing so will help avoid the feeling of chaos when attempting to achieve the maximalist aesthetic.

 

STREET WEAR CHIC: HAILEY BALDWIN BIEBER

 

From glam nights out, en route to her workout sessions, or candidly walking down the streets of LA or NYC, model and Rhode Skincare creator, Hailey Bieber effortlessly cements her cool girl status by rocking any and every fashion trend known to man.

THE ULTIMATE COOL GIRL: Sleek, edgy, chic. Whether in the streets of New York or LA’s red carpets, Hailey Baldwin Bieber effortlessly reaffirms herself as a style icon. From designer labels (Bottega Veneta) to Vans, Hailey’s mastery in style is in her versatility.

Her model-off-duty style includes uniform palettes, polished separates, statement coats, gym casual(s), and sleek leathers - just to name a few. From casual-sporty to Y2K to just the basics (crop tops, wide-legged jeans, or boxy graphic T-shirt), she can master any trend.

Get inspired and browse through some of Hailey’s best style moments of 2022 captured so far:

CELEBRATING FASHION

September 2022 // Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

September 2022 // Pierre Suu/Getty Images

March 2022 // MEGA

COOL GIRL CANDIDS

January 2022 // Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin

November 2022 // Gotham/GC Images.

POWER SUIT MOMENTS

June 2022 // Gotham/GC Images

June 2022 // Gotham/GC images

August 2022 // BG020/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

WORKOUT SESSIONS

January 2022 // Bellocqimages/ Bauer-Griffin

March 2022 // MEGA

GLITZ & GLAM

October 2022 // Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Fck Cancer

October 2022 // Gilbert Flores/Getty Images

 

ROYGBV: STREETSTYLE OF 2022

 

(RED-ORANGE-YELLOW-GREEN-BLUE-VIOLET)

Bright, rich, bold hues – a ‘Holi Festival of Colors’ – have embodied the street fashions of 2022.

Much like the people of India on their holi day of colors, a day in which they celebrate the victory of good versus evil by pouring buckets of color on each other (symbolic release of inhibitions to begin a new),  this year’s style trend – colors galore- is a delightful reminder of the significance color plays in our lives, bringing happiness and positivity,  brightening even the darkest of our days.

RED symbolizes love and fertility.

YELLOW is the color of turmeric, a powder native to India and used as a natural remedy.

BLUE represents the Hindu God Krishna; and

GREEN is for new beginnings.

In accordance with the main colors (each color carrying its own meaning) of Holi Festival, here are some joyful street style moments.  Get inspired by some of the kaleidoscope fashion moments captured on the streets of 2022:  

 
 

Neil Mockford/Getty Images //THE ZOE REPORT

Christian Vierig/Getty Images //THE ZOE REPORT

Glamour Magazine, 2022 Street Style NYFW

 

Tyler Joe, ELLE MAGAZINE

Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde // VOGUE

Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde // VOGUE

 

Christian Vierig/Getty Images // THE ZOE REPORT

Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde // VOGUE

Christian Vierig/Getty Images // THE ZOE REPORT

 

Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde// VOGUE

Tyler Joe, ELLE MAGAZINE

Photographed by Acielle / Style du Monde/ Acielle StyleDuMonde// VOGUE

 

Tyler Joe, Elle Magazine, 2022 NYFW  // ELLE MAGAZINE

Tyler Joe, ELLE MAGAZINE

Photographed by Acielle / Style du Monde Acielle StyleDuMonde // VOGUE

 

Tyler Joe, ELLE MAGAZINE

Tyler Joe, ELLE MAGAZINE

Tyler Joe, ELLE MAGAZINE

 
 

Tyler Joe, ELLE MAGAZINE

Tyler Joe, ELLE MAGAZINE

Neil Mockford/Getty Images // THE ZOE REPORT

 

Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde // VOGUE

Christian Vierig/Getty Images // THE ZOE REPORT

Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde // VOGUE

 

Photographed by Acielle / Style du Monde Acielle StyleDuMonde // VOGUE

Photographed by Darrel Hunter // VOGUE

Photographed by Darrel Hunter// VOGUE

 

FX on HULU: THE BEAR

 

FX’s unexpected hit, ‘The Bear’, immediately hurls us into a typical fast-paced, loud, chaotic kitchen.

How does Alice, from Alice in Wonderland, fall down the rabbit hole to come out unchanged? She doesn’t. And neither does, Carmy, a tormented culinary genius who returns home to help transform his family’s Chicago sandwich shop after his brothers sudden and unexpected death.

“What I find attractive in people is a determination. If you're truly good at something, that's incredibly attractive," White says. "I understand people having a crush on Carmy. I think I have a bit of a crush on Carmy."

Leading the cast is Jeremy White as Carmy, who is as new to The Beef as we are. We get to know the restaurant's ins and outs alongside him, as well as feel the rest of the staff's initial resistance to his new system.  

Creator of The Bear, Christopher Storer, chose Jeremy White for his "warmth and intelligence" and because "there’s something a little dangerous to him."

White plays a tattooed, tousle-haired chef who, when he’s not shouting orders in a frantic kitchen, is dexterously chopping vegetables, manhandling slabs of meat, or staring mournfully with heavy-lidded blue eyes.

The Bear could easily have fallen into the trap of making Carmy a jerk to everyone around him. Instead, White embodies Carmy's frustration and grief with a heaping amount of sensitivity. Carmy is introspective and closed-off to a fault, and even when he does snap, he's determined to make amends.

It’s what he asks for from his staff as he implements the brigade system for maximum efficiency and urges them to communicate more clearly — “Thank you, chef” becomes the catchphrase of the kitchen. 

Some members of the staff are intrigued by the idea — particularly baker Marcus (Lionel Boyce), whose imagination has been ignited by Carmy’s arrival — but others are confused, and Tina (Liza Colón-Zayas) is so annoyed with all these attempts to change the place that she briefly pretends she doesn’t speak English. 

The kitchen staff is a melting pot of gigantic personalities that clash just as much as they spend cooking: Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), the ambitious sous chef, Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), the dirtbag pain-in-the-ass “cousin”, and Tina (Liza Colón-Zayas), the old hand who’s sick of everyone’s shit. 

Every character is integral as they contribute to bring about a very real and lived-in feel of a typical kitchen workplace. As the season progressed, it was encouraging to see these characters let their barriers drop, build trust amongst each other, and begin to motivate each other to push beyond their limits.

The inside jokes and clip-bits of the stories mentioned between characters’ dialogue, makes you instantly feel like a part of the Beef’s “family”. We become emotionally invested in these passionate, loud-mouthed, fast-talking characters with bigger than life personalities. It’s also what animates all of the principal characters, who are flawed, lovable, and fully, blessedly human.

THE BEAR is a must watch!