45 Stunning Wedding Dresses Under $500 For The Modern Bride

1. Cynthia Rowley Off-the-Shoulder Eyelet Midi Sheath Dress - $398



2. For Love & Lemons Luna Midi Dress ($246)



3. Topshop Mock Neck Shift Dress ($90) // Also available here.



4. Blaque Label Maxi Dress ($129) // Also available here.



5. Rachel Zoe Ari Fit & Flare Dress ($247.50) // Also available here.


Whether you're on a budget, looking to keep your nuptials low-key, or simply more interested in a dreamy honeymoon than an elaborate ceremony and reception, here are 45 stunning wedding dresses under $500 that are perfect for the modern bride!

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20 Alternative Wedding Looks

1. Stone Cold Fox dress



2. Naeem Khan separates



3. Jenna Lyons at Solange Knowles' wedding


As some of you may know, my fiancé and I have been engaged for over two years now. We got engaged right before my dad passed away, so the wedding planning got put on the back-burner. It's been hard to think of having a wedding without my dad being around, but we've finally come around to feeling excited about it again and are slowly starting to make plans. With that, of course, comes the search for the perfect wedding look. I've been on the hunt for a more non-traditional wedding look and have really been interested in the idea of pants. These are some of the best alternative looks I've come across so far.


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And The Countdown To My Wedding Begins...

Denis Reggie

Happy to share that my fiancé and I have finally set a wedding date in July. As some of you may know, my father passed away about a month after we got engaged, so naturally a wedding was no longer top of mind for us. Though it won't be easy not having him there, we feel the timing is right. Many of you may be wondering how or why we are only giving ourselves two and a half months to pull this off, and the answer is that we are going for a small, intimate, and simple celebration. Thankfully,  our families will conveniently be in the area for that date. Click below to find out more about my wedding prep and plans...

3 FLORAL DRESSES TO WEAR TO A SUMMER WEDDING

I came across these floral dresses and thought they'd be perfect to wear to a summer wedding. While they're all similar in color, each can fit a variety of personal styles. Plus, they can easily be styled with a bright yellow or metallic silver sandal. Can't decide which I like the most!

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An Easy Yet Stylish Outfit Idea for a Summer Wedding

Photo via: Coco and Lola

If you're short on time (or patience) figuring out an outfit to wear to an upcoming summer wedding, consider this easy yet stylish outfit inspiration. All you need to pull off this wedding guest look is two key pieces: a black slip dress and a neutral strappy heeled sandal. On a side note, this makes for a great date night outfit idea as well.

An Easy Yet Stylish Outfit Idea for a Summer Wedding

Photo via: Coco and Lola

If you need a last-minute outfit idea to wear to an upcoming summer wedding, consider this easy yet stylish outfit inspiration. All you need to pull off this summer wedding guest look is two key pieces: a black slip dress and a neutral strappy heeled sandal. On a side note, this makes for a great date-night outfit idea as well. Shop my top black cami dress picks below.

A Fashion-Forward Outfit Idea to Wear to a Summer Wedding

Photo via: @natgeorgala

After this fashion-forward outfit from Natalia Georgala came up on my Pinterest feed, I immediately thought it'd be great for a summer wedding. Worn as a wedding guest look, it definitely has a cool-girl vibe, plus it's super easy to pull off and it's guaranteed to make a statement. If the occasion allows, all you need to recreate the look is a white button-down shirt with statement cuffs, an evening-ready mini bag, a pair of black pants with ankle slits, and embellished heels. Shop my top pick for getting the looks below.

HAIR INSPIRATION: 16 BUNS FOR ANY OCCASION

Photos via: The Chronicles Of Her | Quentin de Briey | Maison Scotch

Whether for brunch, a girls night out, lounging around the house or even your wedding day, a bun is a great go-to hairstyle for any occasion. My favorite is a messy top knot. What's yours?

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Get Balenciaga's Romantic Half Updo With A Gold Halo Hair Piece

Photos via: Style.com

Two years later and I am still crushing on the romantic half updo from Balenciaga S/S 2013. The gold halo hair piece makes for a stunning statement detail, and would be perfect for a spring or summer wedding complete with textured waves.

Get the look:
+ PLUIE Crescent Comb
+ Curved Line Large Barrette
+ Curved Metal Barrette

WEDDING LOOK: CARA DELEVINGNE | BLACK + CAMEL

Photos via: Bellazon | Tatler

Love the classic black and camel look Cara Delevingne wore to her sister Chloe's wedding. This makes for easy inspiration on what to wear to any upcoming nuptials you may be attending.

Get Cara's look:
+ Barina Mid Length Camel Coat
+ Elizabeth and James Dara Dress
+ Bailey44 Marilyn Dress
+ Silence + Noise Freya Halter Midi Dress
+ Burberry Prorsum Striped Petal Clutch
+ Zimmermann Single Band Sandals
+ Tibi Carine Heel Sandals (or here)

Hair Inspiration: How To Get A Textured French Twist

Photos via: Twist Me Pretty

How stunning is this textured french twist on Abby? Perfect for a wedding, a party or for a little boost on a school or work day. Get all the how-to details here.

Get the look:
+ Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
+ Club Monaco Khalila Top (also here)

A Bright And Easy Summer Wedding Look

Photos via: Natalie Dressed

Natalie is serving up major inspiration on what to wear to a summer wedding. Her bright orange dress and nude heels mix is a stylish and super easy go-to.

Get the look:
+ Mango Minimal Dress
+ Charles by Charles David Pact Pump
+ Missguided Crepe Cut Out Waist Shift Dress
+ Charles by Charles David Plateau Platform Pumps

Here's What to Wear to a Winter Wedding

Photo by: Style Du Monde

As newly engaged couples strive to make their wedding day unique and special, we've noticed a resurgence in the "winter wedding". Whether it be a rustic, snowy backdrop or an upscale black-tie affair, we've rounded up our favorite head-turning dresses that offer a modern twist to the tradition spring or summer cocktail dress variations.

What to Wear to a Summer Wedding

We dreamt up what our ideal wedding guest outfit would be for summer and this is it in a nutshell: a sleek satin slip dress, statement cat-eye sunglasses, cool mismatched earrings, a fashion-forward clutch (we love the Bottega Veneta pouch), and a pair of white lace-up sandals. For the beauty look it's all about glowy skin and the classic lashes.

1. Lee Mathews Rose Silk-Satin Midi Dress
2. Kaleos Dolan Cat-Eye Gold-Tone Sunglasses
3. Lizzie Fortunato Island Mismatched Drop Earrings
4. Bottega Veneta The Pouch Mini Leather Clutch (also here)
5. Glossier Lash Slick Mascara
6. Jimmy Choo Tao Leather Sandals (also here)

What To Wear To A Summer Wedding

Photo via: Vogue Paris

We're in the midst of warm-weather wedding season so what better time than now to scoop up a new dress dress or jumpsuit? We put together some of the best looks to stylishly help get you through every ceremony and dance floor.

Get the look:

5 THINGS: DIOR • PB 0110 • BLANC CANVAS • SOLACE LONDON • GUCCI

Photos via: Vogue Paris | PB 0110 | Visual Optimism | Style Bistro


5 things that caught my eye this week...

+ Dior 'Mise en Dior' Tribal Earrings: Must have these statement beauties.

+ PB 0110 Accessories: Clean, minimal leather that's perfect for spring. (Also at Selfridges)

+ Blanc Canvas Editorial: This Marie Claire Australia spread is stunning!

+ Solace London Foussard Bandeau Maxi Dress: Uh. Yes, please.

+ Gucci F/W 2014 Hair: Smitten with this romantic hairstyle. Total wedding hair vibes.


Happy Weekend!

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25 of the Most Stylish Dresses to Wear to a Spring Wedding

Photo via: Vogue Paris

Wedding season is upon us and we all know it can be quite daunting to find the right look. To help ease the stress, we found 25 of the most stylish dresses online that are guaranteed to make you the chicest guest attending the nuptials. To complete the outfit, just pair with a nice mini bag or clutch, strappy sandals, and you're good to go.

SUMMER ESSENTIALS

If you haven't already heard, eBay’s Designer Collective has officially launched! As an avid ebay-er since college, I am super excited about this. It has a great selection of designer pieces and the best part is... no bidding and free shipping.

I put together a few collections with my favorite summer essentials for a chic vacation, a summer wedding and for a night out. Here are some of my top picks:

1. House of Harlow 1960 Chelsea Sunglasses
2. Nicole Miller Hinley Floral Knit Dress
3. Cynthia Rowley String Bikini
4. Cynthia Rowley Flask Bangle
5. Siwy Denim Camilla Shorts
6. Billy Reid Audrey Sandal

Be sure to follow me on eBay to check out more from my collections.

My eBay Collections were created as part of my collaboration with eBay. The opinions, as always, are my own.

Here Are the Dresses to Browse If You're a Bridesmaid

Photo via: Vogue

Thankfully, wedding rules and customs have completely changed over the years, especially for the fashion-forward bunch. Instead of struggling your way into an ill-fitted, ill-colored dress worn by every single bridesmaid, the new flock of dresses is a little more personal, and a whole lot chicer. In honor of the upcoming spring, look to these updated, sophisticated and non-traditional bridesmaid dresses.

100 Incredibly Stylish Blue Dresses to Shop Now

Photo via: Vogue Paris

When we initially sat down to do this post, our goal was to find at least 25 great blue dresses for spring and summer. Turns out that it is quite hard to narrow it down, so we went all in with 100 great options instead. These picks are perfect for everything from running errands to attending your best friend's wedding. Wear with classic white sneakers for a causal look or try a pair of strappy sandals to dress things up.

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