Wedding Wednesday: Bridesmaid Dresses

Happy Wedding Wednesday! :)

Almost every wedding movie features bridesmaids complaining about hideous bridesmaid dresses. But from wedding photos I've seen from different blogs and celebrity websites, I haven't really seen any 27 Dresses-type bridesmaid dresses. I'm pretty sure most brides, if not all, want their bridesmaids to look beautiful too, right?

Here are some bridesmaid dresses from Shopbop that I think every bridesmaid would looooove to wear (I know I do!):

Notte by Marchesa

Strapless Chiffon Gown with Pleated Bodice (also available in black)

$925

Notte by Marchesa

Strapless Column Dress with Organza Cascade

$1,100

Adam

Long Tiered Dress (also available in white)

$695

Notte by Marchesa

One Shoulder Column Gown with Flower (also available in white and black)

$935

Thread

Allessandra Gown (also available in light pink)

$480

Notte by Marchesa

Column Gown with Draped Silk Chiffon

$880

Notte by Marchesa

Strapless Dress with Organza Ruffle

$795

Notte by Marchesa

Strapless Crepe Dress with Organza Ruffle (also available in red and white)

$695

Notte by Marchesa

Silk Organza Ruffle Dress (also available in black and taupe)

$795

Shoshanna

Ruffle One Shoulder Dress

$276.50

Shoshanna

Sweetheart Strapless Dress

$206.50

Zimmermann

Ruched Bustier Dress

$206.50

Which of these bridesmaid dresses did you like the most?

Have you, or anyone you know, had to endure a bridesmaid dress that isn't exactly stylish?

Wedding Wednesday: Shopbop

Happy Wedding Wednesday!

Is there anything Shopbop doesn't have? I totally didn't know that you can buy wedding gowns from Shopbop... amazing! :)

I don't know if buying your wedding dress online is advisable, but it's definitely an option, right? And the good thing is they have a lot of beautiful choices, plus the price range covers most wedding budgets.

Here are some that caught my eye:

Reem Acra

V-neck Gown with Jeweled Straps

$5,060

Reem Acra

Twist Front Gown with Jeweled Sleeves

$5,500

Notte by Marchesa

One Shoulder Column Gown with Organza Ruffle

$895

Notte by Marchesa

One Shoulder Column Gown with Flower

$935

Catherine Deane

Giselle gown

$2,050

Catherine Deane

Eldora gown

$952

Shoshanna

Beaded Maxi Strapless Dress

$346.50

BCBG Max Azria

Marisa Layered Bridal Gown

$733.60

Reem Acra

Virtue Gown

$2,800

Reem Acra

Flourish Gown

$5,280

Lela Rose

Embroiderd Bustier Dress

$1,326.50

That last dress is not too wedding-like, but I really liked it. :)

I'm thinking it can be worn for the reception, when it's time to party and dance the night away.

Which of these dresses did you like the best? What do you think of buying a wedding dress from Shopbop -- do or don't?

Do you like 3.1 Phillip Lim? Join my $100 Shopbop gift card giveaway! :D

Happy Tuesday, everyone! :D

I am finally done with school – I had my last final this past Saturday, and spent the weekend and Monday keeping my school stuff and getting my room in order. Guess what else I did? I was able to scan some more magazine pages to share with you guys. I also looked through my blog photos, and organized them – I am hoping to get my blog posting schedule back in order. :D

To celebrate my being done with school and summer being just around the corner, why not have a fabulous $100 Shopbop gift card giveaway?! Yup, you read it right! Jeffrey over at Shopbop contacted me last week in order to give one of you, my amazing blog friends, $100 to spend on anything you want on www.shopbop.com!

As you all probably already know, Shopbop is a leading distributor of designer clothes, shoes, and bags. Not to mention, a favorite among us bloggers. I bought one of my favorite winter coats from them – it’s something I will probably wear for years to come. :)

I was just browsing their site, and saw some of the most amazing 3.1 Phillip Lim shoes.

Brancusi Wood Platform Booties

Espie Soft Top Espadrille Flats

… and 3.1 Phillip Lim sunglasses.

Doctora Aviator Sunglasses

Newman Sunglasses

Since I am turning 21 this coming July, I thought why not look at and invest on some designer brands like 3.1 Phillip Lim. I am still all for bargain hunting and buying stylish clothes for less, but it doesn’t hurt to “window shop”, right? ;) And when it comes to buying designer brands, Shopbop is one good place to turn to!

Gathered Halter One Piece with Keyhole

Sleeveless Illusion Jumpsuit

Short Sleeve Knit Top and Cuffed Shorts with Wrap Belt

So anyway, it’s a good thing that you guys have a chance to win $100 to spend on Shopbop. Okay, I won’t prolong it anymore… What do you have to do to enter?

Here are the rules:

1. If you haven’t been following What Mimi Writes, I hope you change your mind and do so now because if you are a follower, you get one entry. :) (1 entry)

2. Visit www.shopbop.com and tell me what you would get with the $100. (1 entry)

3. Follow Shopbop on Twitter. (1 entry)

4. Follow What Mimi Writes on Twitter. (1 entry)

5. Tweet about the giveaway, linking to both Shopbop and What Mimi Writes. (1 entry)

6. Mention this giveaway on your blog – it doesn’t have to be one whole post, just a one-line shout out would do. (1 entry)

Let me know which of these you did – leave me links to tweets and blog shout outs about this giveaway. I would really appreciate it if you entered one comment per entry because it would make it easier for me when the time comes to pick a winner. I will pick a winner using www.random.org. And don’t forget to include your e-mail address in your entries; I need a way to reach you if you win. :)

This giveaway is open internationally, however, I am sorry to say that it is not open to Pennsylvania residents. :/

This giveaway will end on Saturday, June 18th at 11:59 pm PST. I will try my hardest to announce the winner as soon as possible.

Good luck, everyone! And have a fantastic week! :D

Two Winners: Shopbop and Beazuness Jewellery Giveaways!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! Yesterday was my nephew's 9th birthday. How do they get so old so fast? Really, time just flies right by. So, getting down to business. The winner of the $100 Shopbop Gift Card giveaway is...

DobbyGirl of SpryOnTheWall

There is so much great stuff to buy at Shopbop where do you even start?

The winner of the Beazuness Jewellery Giveaway is...

Samantha of Sincerely Samantha

If you're looking for some beautiful jewellery whether for yourself or as a gift this holiday season you should really check out Naomi's great Etsy jewellery shop. 

Congrats! Please send me your email addresses.

Thanks for entering everyone and to the fabulous, generous hosts of these giveaways. Enjoy your weekend and stay tuned--more great giveaways to come!

Alexander Wang on Shopbop and a Giveaway!

GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED

 

Happy Friday everyone! I thought we'd celebrate the upcoming weekend with another amazing giveaway, this time from the generous folks at Shopbop who are offering one lucky reader a $100 gift card!

Shopbop is an amazing website that offers up stylish pieces from designers like Alexander Wang (could I love his accessories any more?!) all in one place. We're talking everything from the Dree fringed sandals pictured above to oversized handbags and designer totes. One of my faves is this Alexander Wang Darcy Slouchy Hobo..

Of course, if anyone is wondering what to get me for Christmas I'd totally take the Rocco Mini Duffel, one of the many great black handbags available on the site. For more fashion inspiration and news visit the Shopbop official blog, which is currently singing the praises of fringe (much like those killer shoes in the first photo). If you're interested in the $100 gift card (and who wouldn't be?!) see below for details on how to enter.

What do you think of the Addison boots? Yay or nay?

How to Enter

Simple! The giveaway is open to all followers of Sogni e Sorrisi both new and old. Just head over to the Shopbop website and tell me what you would spend your gift card on.

Extra Entries

1. Follow me on Twitter. Thanks so much if you already do--just let me know in your comment!

2. Tweet about this giveaway. To make it easy tweet this:

Just entered the #giveaway @SogniESorrisi for a $100 @shopbop gift card! http://tinyurl.com/25ugkqu

3. Follow Shopbop on Twitter.

4. Blog of Facebook about this giveaway. Please leave the URL in your comment.

Giveaway is open until October 15, 2010.

Winner will be chosen via random.org.

Thanks so much to the fabulous Jude of Food and Life for
the Blog with Substance Award! I'm honoured, truly.

 Also, don't forget that today is the last day to enter the Lemel Designs and Erica Eriksdotter giveaways. Best of luck everyone and I hope you all have a really great weekend!