a fter honing her chops at the lovely Maggie Sottero, designer Sophia Apostolides debuted her sweeping bridal collection, ‘Sophia Tolli,’ to radiant reception. Emphasizing the art of the ‘perfect fit,’ showmanship, and the definition of new romance, ‘Sophia Tolli’ is a classic example of effortless beauty at its best.

a erial views regarded, Mauritius is a golden beacon of sand, demoting the Indian Ocean to scrim status, nothing but a blue backdrop for a bright little gem of an island. But from an earthly perspective, Mauritius is more than just another pretty face, it’s a pocket-sized four corners of the world, a compact cultural potpourri and historic watering hole, containing more geographic diversity in its pinky than most countries boast in their entirety. Travel to Mauritius for the eye candy, stay, one more long weekend, for the depth.

q uoting the great Confucius within her mandate, Beatrix Ong rises to the occasion when it comes to creating a style-savvy shoe stabilized by knowledgeable equilibrium and otherworldly inspiration. Having worked with the likes of Harper’s Bazaar and Jimmy Choo, Ong has now secured her own distinct place in the world of haute couture craftsmanship.

t his is the place card’s moment in the spotlight. They’ve got more airtime on indie wedding blogs than cupcakes, they’re every bit as edible and DIY as the favors – and they’re looking cuter than baby shoes. Get sweet on these place non-cards as they put mini grilled cheese and chocolate fortune cookies to shame. suspend your dis

l ately, all things vintage have tip-toed their way into our hearts, making the everyday drudgery of outfit assemblage a thing of tickle-trunk make-believe. The bridal ensemble may just be your most critical fashion choice, ever, but that’s no excuse to take it with tight-collared, corset-cinched seriousness. W-day’s the perfect opportunity to play dress-up, meaning you can over-sparkle, stilt-walk or plunge a little too deep and still make mom cock her head in ‘awww.’ Grab vintage by its art deco heels and engage in paper-doll fashion freedom with the ultimate in envelope-pushing accessories. In other wor

r etail registries make life easy, but if ramen noodles, instant coffee and the viral video have taught us anything, it’s that easy does not a worthy product make. In this case, it isn’t that fine china’s cheap, because it’s fine - it’s just not necessarily useful. Many modern couples are already shacked up, meaning they’ve got the whole pots and pans thing covered. So for inspiration beyond the linens and tea mugs and gravy boats (oh my), shut that cookware catalogue and get the

a small but mighty tapestry of land, sea, and ceremony, Bali is an exquisitely unique island, misty with fantasy. It is home to the geographical opus, Mount Agung, an active volcano deemed holy by local residents. Small, yet mighty, this iridescent island quivers and shimmers with a vibrancy of life that one simply will not find every day. Steal away to this reef-lined landscape for an exquisite slice of true felicity.

w hether you’re looking to add a little speakeasy steam or Bond-level class to your big day, martinis are hands down the most sophisticated and symbolic of the mixed drinks. Not only does is pack a wallop, but it contains connotations up the wazoo, and for these reasons, the martini is a must for your wedding. But whether it’s simply an option at the bar, or the option at the bar, well, taking the martini to the next level is really up to you.

e very party needs a few fireworks – best not to leave it all to the champagne. The magnetic personalities and triple-threat talents of Montreal’s performance scenesters are sure to make every parcade dance floor feel like Studio 54. From aerial ballerinas to beat-driven DJ’s, “La Vie En Pink,” was proud to present a panoramic spectacle of undeniable visuals and groo

t ipping the scale of innovation is notorious must-watch Matthew Christopher. Thanks to a sumptuous new line of glammed-out couture gowns deemed “What Women Want,” Christopher delivers just that – a sweet and sexy pairing of Baroque-like embellishments with a dazzling sense of multi-dimensional modernity. gracious antiquity