AW Bridal Collaboration: The Thetis Dress

The second dress in my collaboration with AW Bridal is the Thetis dress.  Although this dress comes in six different colors, I was smitten by the black version.  It reminds me of the painting Madame X by John Singer Sargent.  If you're not familiar with that beautiful painting and the scandal surrounding it, I encourage you to do a little research, it's an interesting read and truly one of his finest works.  In fact, forget the research, I'll do it for you in an upcoming post!

Back to the Thetis dress.  With layers of floral lace and sequins this dress is a dream.  It comes in US sizes 0-30 and can be custom sized for free.  The corset boning in the bodice provides great support and the fit is perfect.  I am so glad I got to collaborate with this brand.  They have so many great qualities and at amazing prices.  And don't forget you can save an extra 15% off your purchase with code Leandra.  For a full and detailed video review, I've linked my YouTube review below.

Outfit Info:  The Thetis Dress-$139.99 from AW Bridal.  Use promo code Leandra to save 15% off your purchase.

AW Bridal Collaboration: The Millie Dress

Life is filled with special moments and they are worth celebrating in style.  The holidays here and with them come so many opportunities to dress up, no wonder I love this time of year!  When the lovely people at AW Bridal reached out, of course I agreed to try a couple of their gorgeous dresses starting with this Millie dress in Dusty blue.  I love this color, the way the applique forms the heart around the bodice and the 3D flowers.  Such a lovely dress!  They offer sizes US 0-30 and you can custom size for free.  They also have lots of color options and you can even get different fabrics on certain styles.  I have a full review posted on my YouTube, but the best part of all is that my readers get an extra 15% off their purchase with code Leandra.  There is a lot to love about this dress and AW Bridal, and I'm excited to bring you another gorgeous dress in tomorrow's post, so check back with me or if you just can't wait another day to see what I got, I'll leave the link for my YouTube video below.  It airs today at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

Outfit Info:  AW Millie Dress-$119.99 from AWBridal.com  Save 15% off your purcahse with code Leandra.  Gloves from Unique-Vintage, Shoes by Chelsea Crew.

Whispering Forest Gown

Mr. Bleu and I are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary this year and he very sweetly suggested that we have a ceremony to renew our vows.  At first I was so touched and thrilled by the idea that I started planning.  The more I thought about it, the less excited I became.  The first go round was extremely stressful and expensive that I really didn't think I wanted to go through it all again.  However, 20 years of marriage is a thing worth celebrating and it needed to be done right, so in lieu of a ceremony, we went to the chapel that I always wished we had used for our wedding (but we didn't have the  money), bought a new dress and a new suit, and booked an hour with a talented photographer just to capture our moment in a less stressful and more private way.  It was truly wonderful and so much fun.  I couldn't find anyone to do my makeup, but I did get my hair styled and it was a beautiful mild evening. I originally thought I would wear a dress I already owned, but nothing felt quite right for what I wanted.  Fortunately, Teuta Matoshi has never let me down and I found the perfect gown for the occasion.  For a full dress review, click on my YouTube video below.

 Outfit Info:  Whispering Forest Dress from Teuta Matoshi

Princess Elegance

Something elegant, something classic and feminine, something that goes in a totally different direction than the previous dress in our collaboration.  Those were my criteria when choosing this dress for my collab with Hebeos.  It wasn't difficult to find a dress that fit the bill for elegant, classic, and feminine, but I wanted to try two dresses that are totally opposite of each other just to showcase what Hebeos has to offer. 

This floor length tulle princess dress checked all the boxes in my criteria and this peacock blue was what really stole my heart about this dress. With the gorgeous beading on the bodice that cascades down to the split leg in the skirt, this dress is so, so lovely.  If this shade isn't quite your style, this dress is available in over 50 colors and comes in sizes US 2-26W or you can custom size for free.  I ordered this dress in a custom size, provided all my measurements, and the fit is perfect.  

Prom season is here, so for many the search for a stunning dress is already on.  And then, of course, special events pop up throughout the year and you need a beautiful gown on a budget--this dress cost only $151-- and/or in a hurry--even though I custom sized it, the dress arrived in only three weeks.  I've been so pleased with all the dresses I've received from Hebeos that I recommend them for special occasions and my daughters and I intend to do a little shopping for their prom dresses and I know we'll find something beautiful.

Shopping Info:  A-Line/Princess Sleeveless V-neck Floor-Length Applique Tulle Dresses-$151 from Hebeos.com

Day of Glam with Hebeos

It's my first day out since the surgery and a little bit of activity goes a long way, but with prom season already here, I didn't want to wait another second to get this posted to the blog.  After this morning photo session, I came home, put my pajamas on and took a nice long rest on the couch with a hot cup of tea, but it certainly did feel nice to get all dolled up and put on this gorgeous dress from Hebeos.

I first tried Hebeos for my Youtube channel during a wedding dress unboxing and I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the dresses were for such a low price.  We're always afraid that a bargain is too good to be true, but sometimes we just get lucky and find a great bargain.  Hebeos dresses certainly fall into that category, and with prom just around the corner, this store is a must for any fashionista on a budget.

Of course I was thrilled when Hebeos contacted me about a collaboration, and this stunning A Line Princess Tea dress was my top pick.  So, it's been a difficult wait for my body to mend so that I could wear this beauty. This glorious flowy satin fabric in a rich burgundy red is heavenly.  I love the fitted waist and the full skirt, and the arches on the top of the bodice are just the perfect extra detail on this dress to make it even more amazing.  

This A Line Princess Tea Length dress was custom sized, made according to my measurements and still arrived in only three weeks.  It fits perfectly and I love everything about it.  Hebeos also does custom colors, and while I chose burgundy, this particular dress is available in 29 gorgeous colors.  With prom dresses ranging up to $600 and the average bride's maid dress coming in at $200, this dress is a tremendous bargain at only $115.

There are some undeniable vintage vibes going on with this dress and I am loving every bit of it.  I added a black ruffle petticoat under the skirt for a little extra fullness to enhance the 60s vibes, and thanks to a hidden strap around the back of the bust, this is the first strapless dress I've ever worn that I didn't have to constantly fidget with to get it to stay up.  That means I'm free to enjoy myself and maybe do a little dancing at my next fancy event.

I'm so glad to have found Hebeos and glad that their dresses really are as pretty as they seem and at such an amazing price.  I have one more dress from this collaboration on the way, so join me on Wednesday for that dress review.  I promise it will be totally different from this dress but every bit as lovely.

Shopping Info:  A-Line/Princess Sweetheart Ruffles Satin Tea-Length Short/Mini Homecoming Dresses-$115 from Hebeos.com