Non-traditional Wedding Dress Picks By Nanette Lepore!

Dudes, whether or not she knows it, Nanette Lepore is SERIOUS about making the BEST wedding dresses for non-traditional brides. Check it:

($252, Nanette Lepore, Bluefly)

The "Sequin Starlet" dress is a little too Bollywood in green, but I love it in smoke. And if you're not sooo in loves with your upper arms, these slightly longer sleeves are perfs.

($159, Nanette Lepore, Bluefly)

The "Pave Diamond" dress is so cute for bridesmaids or an outdoor picnic-style rehearsal dinner, you know?

($695, Nanette Lepore, Shopbop.com)

Sure the "Sahara" dress is, well, black, for one, but I think it's perfect for a beach wedding or a rehearsal dinner for a beach wedding. It also totally reminds me of a dress that Betty Draper would wear on the French Riveria. BTW, this dress also comes in neon pink, but I can't stand it.

+ More non-traditional wedding dresses! And an awesome one from Lela Rose!

You Could Be Wearing This Right Now: Nanette Lepore Pink Bustier Top

($160, Nanette Lepore, Net-a-porter.com)

Such pretty pink ballet princess-ness. Makes me wanna do pirouettes, but the fact is I'm better at eating Pirouettes than doing them. And you could be wearing this right now if only you'd click! CLICK!

yums.

Obama Merch Overload!

The Obama folks have finally added a bunch of new designs — from actual, big-time fashion designers — to their store, and boy howdy are they...sorta cool! I'm about ready to whip out the ol' plastique and order up at least one of these babies — maybe more. One for each debate? Some are pretty cool, and some are just, like, Sarah Palin–style HUH??



Nanette Lepore's hope/anchor tee, $65, with kicky little ribbon. I feel like I'd wear this with other stripes somehow, and maybe a slouchy hat of some sort? Is that weird?



Lutz & Patmos's cardigan, $60. So subtle and lovely. Let's get a detail shot of the rising sun, shall we?



If I didn't have at least four other gray cardigans, I'd probably buy this. Or maybe that means I will really wear it and must have it?



Rachel Roy's "Be the Change" scarf, $95. I love this, but the slogan she's selling is a little gramatically suspect, and we all know I can't have that. Be the change you want to see in the world? Be the change? Really? I'm afraid I just don't know what that means. UPDATE: It's a Gandhi quote. So I officially withdraw my silly snarkiness. Thanks for the tip, smarter reader!



Rag and Bone "Change is Awesome" tote bag, $75. Now that makes sense. Simple, direct, powerful. And this bag? Awesome indeed!



Zac Posen's "Dare to Dream" tank, $45. I like the sentiment behind this one. I hate the defeatist liberal attitude that I hear all too often lately; you know, the "McCain's gonna win" bullshit. Fight it!



Pharrell Williams's "Obama Stands Out from the Crowd" men's tee, $60. Not sure why "Obama" is placed in a sea of white faces. This one seems a leeeeetle bit under-thought-out. Stands out from the crowd of whom?



Maria Cornejo's organic "Change" tee, $60. Again, Obama looks white. Curious.



Charles Nolan's "Change is Good" wrap shirt, $70. At first glance, this is interesting. Then you realize that anyone wearing this is basically saying to the world, "You'd have to be locked-in-a-straitjacket CRAZY to vote for Obama!" which, really, is not very on-message.

Many more options, including OMG Marc Jacobs puts his name on another tote bag, here. And remember, folks, you're making a donation to the campaign, so don't fret too hard about dropping sixty bones on a T-shirt.

There's also a plethora of fun Obama pins here, no matter what your niche voting block may be.



Emo for Obama button, $1.



Cats for Obama button, $2.50.



And here's a silkscreened Obama tie! Perfect for riling up the old people (Republicans) at the next wedding you have to attend!



Boyfriend say that tie is ugly, like mine did? Get him this Obama brooch, $48. Cool and subtle.

Then again, maybe you like McCain? There are some fashion options for you, too.



Palin and co. shirt, uh, SORRY! It's satire. Oh wells! Try this one instead:



"Nope" tee, $22.

GOBAMA!

Dresses: Shiny, Sparkly, Bold & Bright

A billion (okay, more like a dozen) drool-inducing sparkly, shiny, luxe and lush dresses for les holiday season!

($456, Nanette Lepore, Net-a-porter.com)

So deliciously late-70s. Glittery and glam yet still sexy and seductive without showing too-too much (yes, it's short, but this would look perfect with black tights.)

($925, See By Chloe, Net-a-porter.com)

Square sequins = manna from heaven. Though for nearly a grand, they better have been handsewn by elves.

($89, Asos.com)

I like this, but is it a little too obviously like "Hey! Look at me! I'm doing the jeweled dress trend!"?

($418, Petro Zillia, ShopPetroZillia.com)

Same thing? The paper bag waist might not be necessary, but it is helpful if you're hiding a fetus... or a food baby.

($300, Dallin Chase, Blaec.com)

Way chiller. And it looked adorbs on J.Lo:

($265, Karta, Net-a-porter.com)

A nice way to work the metallic trend without going too overboard. This piece still has a sorta folksy feel to it. Yay!

($660, Abaete, Bergdorf Goodman)

Or you could go TOTALLY overboard with this amazingly fun Abaete tank dress covered in paillettes. I know I would.

($795, Stella McCartney, Net-a-porter.com)

Also a beautiful holiday piece -- a healthy alternative to the I'm-not-wearing-a-dress-so-I'm-wearing-a-sparkly-top-and-black-pants look.

($348, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Bergdorf Goodman)

Perfect perfect perfect holiday dress. Love the contrast of the elegant eggplant and the more bright and festive sash. Yay!

($450, Abaete, Saks Fifth Avenue)

Absolutely stunning. Soooo Grecian goddess-chic. Though even a Grecian goddess might not be able to rock this very slim-lookin' number. Hm. Best left on the racks and to you rail-thin 55378008 chicks out there.

($587, Viktor & Rolf, Net-a-porter.com)

Oh mah stars. I freaking LOVE this. It's like Knots Landing goes to Colette. Want want want!

'80s DRAMA!

Birthday Binge! Part II

From the folks who brought you today's Birthday Binge Part 1 comes Birthday Binge Part II: Dresses! Let's get down to bingeness.

($112, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Outlet-Online.com)
Dayom. This looks EXACTLY like the Proenza Schouler Tar-jay dress I gots back a few months ago when I ransacked a Target in Tampa:
A sick price for an MJ dress, especially in silk. And I love those boots very very very much too, birthday fairy! (You listening birthday fairy???)


($114, Corey Lynn Calter, Active Endeavors)
There's something sweetly '70s about this.


($175, Corey Lynn Calter, Active Endeavors)
More Corey Lynn Calter loves.



($363, Kara Janx, Active Endeavors)
I absolutely fucking LOVE all of the new metallics Kara Janx is cranking out. They look like they were constructed from lame curtains rescued from a Studio 54 fire sale. And I mean that in a very very good way. I like her kimono wrap dresses, but they were a bit Park Slope yoga mama for my liking, so I love that she's making stuff that's a little more edgy.


($278, Meghan, Blondette.com)
This photo is horrible, but I love this fun party frock. It's very Betsey Johnson at erm... Meghan prices!


($275, Nieves Lavi, Blaec.com)
Can't.. even... deal with Nieves Lavi's Valencia Fruit Dress. Oy! Vat a print!



($224, Eclipse, Active Endeavors)
So effortless.


($230, Nieves Lavi, Blaec.com)
Nieves Lavi Alahambra dress would look amazing over black tights with some black boots, ya hurrrrrd? Too bad they've only got this in 2. Boooo for 2!


($180, Venezia, Starsandinfinitedarkness.com)
This photo is from hunger, but the piece is pretty fantastic, though I'm sure something similar could swiftly be located at Forever 21.


(Apprx $36 USD, Topshop.com)
So many accessorizing options. Mmmm. Reds and yellows!


($140, pelin, Starsandinfinitedarkness.com)
Mmm. More of that mustard yellow I love so.


($160, Prospect 44, Starsandinfinitedarkness.com)
I love Prospect 44, and I definitely love this dress, but something about this chick's knees bug me for some reason. Oh well. Check out this black goddess dress, also by the designer.


($195, Sika, Pieces)
Normally I wouldn't be so down with the ethnicy print, but I loooove this.


($89, potipoti, Starsandinfinitedarkness.com)
Bees, please! This looks incredibly comfy and so summery. I love her eyeshadow too, by the way.


($135, Guise For Girls, Leelush.com)
My love for orange has been well documented. This bright, juicy slice of goodness is no exception.


($113, Nanette Lepore, Saks Fifth Avenue)
I've binged so hard today that it's really tough to pick a fave item, but this might have to be it.
Okay, I've got plenty more bingin' locked and loaded, so be prepared, Girl Scouts!