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Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969),popularly nicknamed J.Lo, is an American actress, singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, fashion designer and television producer. She is the richest person of Latin American descent in Hollywood according to Forbes, and the most influential Hispanic entertainer in America according to People en Español's list of "100 Most Influential Hispanics".

Jennifer Lopez was born and grew up in the South Bronx, New York to Puerto Rican parents Guadalupe Rodríguez, a kindergarten teacher, and David Lopez, a computer specialist. She has two siblings, Lynda and Leslie. Lopez spent her entire academic career in Catholic schools, finishing at the all-girls Preston High School, in the Bronx. She financed singing and dancing lessons for herself from the age of 19. After attending Baruch College for one semester, Lopez divided her time between working in a legal office, dance classes, and dance performances in Manhattan night clubs. After months of auditioning for dance roles, Lopez was selected as a dancer for various rap music videos, a 1990 episode of Yo! MTV Raps, and as a backup dancer for the New Kids on the Block and their performance of their song "Games" for the American Music Awards in 1991. After being rejected twice, Lopez gained her first regular high-profile job as a "Fly Girl" dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color in 1990. Soon after, Lopez became a backup dancer for Janet Jackson and made an appearance in her 1993 video "That's the Way Love

FALL IN LOVE

This board reminds me of the wealth of lovely scenes out there this time of year.  With visual treats abundant, we have so much to be thankful for this week.  We have Misselle over at SMP Style Circle to congratulate for this medely of inspirations . . ..

FRIDAY INSPIRATION

O, never say that I was false of heart,

Though absence seemed my flame to qualify.

As easy might I from my self depart

As from my soul which in thy breast doth lie.

That is my home of love; if I have ranged,

Like him that travels I return again,

Just to the time, not with the time exchanged,

So that myself bring water for my stain.

Never believe though in my nature reigned

All frailties that besiege all kinds of blood,

That it could so preposterously be stained

To leave for nothing all thy sum of good;

For nothing this wide universe I call

Save thou, my rose, in it thou art my all .

 --William Shakespeare-- Sonnet #109

THE WINTER WEDDING GOWN

Envie Couture

Try to find a bridal salon that stocks winter wedding gowns. Even on the East Coast and cold belt states you'll be hard pressed to find even a sample to try on . . . Ideally come July, you'd think salons would have at least a few samples in in anticipation of winter  Since most brides marry through the spring and summer months, long-sleeved gowns in fabrics like heavy satin and brocade are hard to browse in the salon.. European designers and browsing online offer the best inspiration points . I found the Dutch and British designers best for offering the ultimate in winter chic via fur, hats, wool scarfs. Stars like Angelina Colorusso have not only long sleeved gowns but offer a whole winter look. 

Angelina Colorusso

Pronovias

Valentino

Jasper Conran

SILK WHITES

Oscar de la Renta
Karl Lagerfeld for Rosa Clara

Dead white, silk white, off white, cream, ivory. There are so many shades of white but the most basic white is that chalky, natural kind of white only pure silk produces. Made from the cocoons of silkworms, around 2500 B.C. the Chinese discovered and developed the process of weaving it into fabric. China is still the largest producer and exporter of 80% of the world’s silks. Most silk weaves are luxe, opulent and suggest a certain formality ideal for the bridal gown. Tightly woven silks like duchesse satin have a luster and are ideal for structured silhouettes, whereas loosely woven silks like charmeuse and crepe lend themselves to drapery. Choosing the right silk depends on the style of your gown in addition to time of day of day and year your wedding takes place.

Carolina Herrera

Angel Sanchez

How a cloth reflects or absorbs light has a lot to do with the particular weave of a fabric. So what’s a weave you ask? And how is a weave different than the fiber of which it is a part? Every fabric has a certain weave whether it’s a natural fiber, blend or synthetic. Think of the weave as a threading process—warp threads going vertically, weft horizontally. Woven together they can be loose, tight or somewhere in between to produce a certain finish. For example, you hear the word twill all the time. Twill is a type of weave. It’s diagonal actually and can be either silk, cotton or wool. While silk twill generally produces a garment with an entirely different function than that of cotton twill, the weave is similar. The weaves in these two dresses would be looser than the more structured one above which requires a more lush and tight weave.

Left: Ashley Isham at Aquaint Right:Amanda Wakeley Sposa

WINTER FEET

Christian Louboutin.

As anyone who lives in a cold clime can attest, winter can be murder. Slush, snow and rain are all hard on the feet if you're not wearing boots. Okay, so, some of these may not officially be boots and more like peep-toes but bear with me. Whether you want to wear boots under your gown all through ceremony and reception or just traveling point to point, I found a few worth checking out that definately have chic factor.

Sophisticated. Pearly sandals with platform, Pura López.

 

Baroque booties with gold ruffles by Christian Louboutin.

Minimalist. Leather boots with platform heels and dark wood of Stuart Weitzman.

Laced shoes with organza flowers on the tops by Fosco

Romantic. Booties peep toe with leather minivolantes by Lodi.

WINTER WHITES

 Morbar.  Bows on the shoulder and back complimenting the satin gown. Knit wool and rabbit Marini Silvano.

 Elisabetta Polignano . . . A large bow sits on the back of this satin dress with full skirt.

Mariage Haute Couture. Clean-lined 3/4 sleeved silk dress.  Head wreath by Cuini

 Elisabetta Polignano.Victorian mood to the dress with satin bustier neckline. Open toe Lorusso Haute Couture. .Pom-pom head piece by Cuini

Rosa Clara. Bustier dress with pleated skirt with a delicate embossed pattern. Cashmere scarf on head with wool pom-poms.

Acquachiara Collection.An iridescent beading sotolinea the simple silhouette in silk. René Caovilla
jeweled sandals . . .

 Acquachiara Collection. Sleeveless silk dress with flower at the waist and fluffy skirt, complete with a long veil. Jewel sandals with fur details, Rene Caovilla. Circle headdress with pompoms by Cuini.

Elisabetta Polignano. One shoulder dress with a bustier, embossed and embroidered in pearls, silk and chiffon tail. Small springs of wool knitted flowers by Cuini.

A string of pearls laces this gown in satin with embroidered bustier and skirt. Headband and white feather crystals, Pepe & Mint. Circle headdress with pompoms by Cuini.

All photos courtesy Vogue Italy