Reem Acra beauty

We just love capping the week with dresses that make our heart skip a beat. Ever since we started adding ‘Wedding Dresses’ as a regular portion of our entries every month, it has never failed to make us see how bridal gowns get prettier by the year.

Heavenly dress with jaw dropping details

Acra’s stunning lace illusioned-neckline

Amazing intricate bead works and embellishment

Reem Acra has certainly been one of our favourites, her designs are simply divine. She is an internationally known Lebanese fashion designer and started her wedding design work in 1995, and is now one of the top designers for bridal gowns.

Reem Acra is recognised for her signature use of ‘embroidery’ (we love them all!). The Reem Acra bridal signature line has a significant influenced of various wedding trends now and she creates delicate beadwork of tiny Swarovski crystals and seed pearls. Acra's ability to create intricate gold bullion needlework and shadow embroidery sewn under rich fabrics amaze us and hence the reason she has become one of the leading names in the luxury bridal and eveningwear industry.

 

We have a lot of request for this gorgeous sheer back embellishment!

Look at the next photo transformation!

You have 2 looks in one! Great modern sleek look for a bride in a day

Her latest 2014 bridal collection appeals to brides of individual style who are looking for glamour and sophistication on the most important day of their life. We fall in love with the dainty embellishments, detailed cover-ups, classic and modern cut redefining the accents of her stunning dresses.

For our hijabi brides, you can create a modest look by having embroidered sleeves with 3D petal flowers

 

We are inspired with this Reem Acra’s creation, what a beauty!

Feast of sparkling embellishments

We have chosen some favourite runway inspirational wedding dresses that we consider will be the spotlight for this month entry. There are definitely show stoppers, a few of which were considered controversial jaw droppers. Inspired by the feminine form, the collection was a feast of sparkling embellishments, barely there illusion bodices and pieces carrying sentiments.

**For more insights and information on couture wedding dresses, contact us at diva@diva-darling.com

All time favourite ‘Monique Lhuillier’

Our love of all things ‘Monique Lhuillier’, is no secret. Her signature glamorous red-carpet-ready dresses and ethereal wedding dresses have been the ones to look out for many a season and we cannot resist sharing the designer’s latest crop of stunning wedding dresses.

Spring 2014 collection (left) & Fall 2014 collection (love them all!)

We must say her latest spring and fall collection 2014, with its ultra-feminine gowns in lace and tulle, punctuated by sultry lace-covered peep-toe pumps, the petite designer achieved her goal of crafting a "dream-like" collection.

The biggest trends right now are long sleeves with a column silhouette, draping in lace and ‘overskirt’ Monique’s designs cover all these trends for all the brides who like to transform their dresses having two looks in one night.

 

Magnificent detailing and princess-like, this is what we call ‘sophisticated luxury’

Check out Monique’s frilly A-line embroidered wedding dress – tres chic!

Monique’s designs have always captured the essence of sophisticated luxury, her collections always burst with femininity and allure. And with this collection of form-accentuating gowns, creating a sheer volume with lace and tulle, the designer has achieved her ambition of crafting a “dream-like” collection.

Monique’s intricate lace work and detailing never fails to amaze us

 

Midi wedding dress (left) is popular now for Spring wedding

 

She had successfully created most of her designs, fantasy-like, light feeling — like fairies floating in the room. You can see from the featured photos (don’t you just LOVE them!), these dresses have a lot of intricate detail, whether it’s the draping or the use of lace or the overlays.

Don’t forget to look at Monique’s latest footwear collection (first ever!), they are stunningly gorgeous and very inspiring. If you are looking for a special couture dress that exudes timeless grace, get in touch with us at diva@diva-darling.com

Walk down the aisle in fine style!
Hugs and love xoxo

Say hello to ‘Medela’

Lately, we have introduced gradually our Personal Shopper service for all mothers and mums out there for their little ones as we have received great amount of requests to purchase baby items. As we are preparing for our ‘little one’s’ arrival, we are more than happier to help the mums-to-be, mothers and mommies and now you can get our help to shop for specific items – say baby clothings or strollers? (also open to all baby accessories i.e bottles, breast pumps, etc)

Medela Swing Electric Breast Pump with Calma

Medela cooler bag with 4 storage bottles included

We have an interesting top selling mom-recommended accessories to highlight this week, say hello to MEDELA Swing Electric Breast Pump with Calma. Medela is the brand of breast pump used in hospitals across the UK and recommended by lactation consultants and midwives all over the world.

The Medela Swing breast pump is so quick and time saving, you pump a great deal of milk in half the time that you would with most other pumps. It’s super comfortable with different sized nipple shields so you get a perfect fit, which leads to perfect expressing and healthy nipples!

Special promo Medela package for active & working mother

The comfortable SoftFit breastshield creates a massaging effect while you pump and let you create more milk in less time with 2-Phase Expression technology. Don’t worry mommies, all elements of the pump that come into contact with breast milk are BPA free.

We love that it is so compact, small and light, never thought we would see the day that a breast pump could be so tiny, literally fits in your handbag! Don’t think that by being so small and compact that Medela has compromised on any features, it still has a great range of vacuum levels and settings and of course the Medela 2-Phase Expression Technology (based on the natural sucking rhythm of the baby, short, stimulating patterns are followed by longer ones, ensuring optimal milk flow & faster let-down) that pumps breast milk quickly and efficiently.

 

For this month entry, we are offering special Medela promotion package to our readers (while stocks last) and the package includes;

- Stylish designed Medela Citystyle breastpump bag for active & working mother
- Medela Swing electric breastpump with CALMA
- 1 cooler bag & cooling element
- 4 breast milk bottles 150ml
- 4 lids & discs

For more info on Medela promotion package, contact us at diva@diva-darling.com

Have a nice week everyone!