A Wedding Expert Shares the Hottest Bridal Trends for Spring 2016

Wedding season is a 24/7 season nowadays — and with fall, winter and spring serving as the most magical backdrops for both your big day and engagements, we dialed up the pros at BHLDN to get an exclusive on the latest must-haves for the wanderlust seasons ahead.

Top BHLDN stylist Amy Haaz (pictured above) offered up expert advice on next season’s bridal trends and expert beauty-fashion inspiration for your trip down the aisle. Excited? So are we! Get your coffee and notebook ready, because it’s about to get all sorts of dreamy!

What fall/winter dress styles are currently trending for the most common bridal archetypesthe glamour girl, the boho bride, the modernist, the minimalist, the traditionalist?

BHLDN: For Glam, bring on the back detail! Think sumptuous draping, beaded back trim, sparkly sequins. The glam girl has an eye for opulence. A perfect example is the Dylan Gown.

For Boho, think embroidery and embellishments. This fall/winter, the boho bride wants an easy look with a bit more fashion and design. Try the Cate Gown.

For Modern, place an emphasis on tailoring. Clean lines are key! Jill Stuart and Badgley Mischka nail it every time, and we’ve pulled the best of the best! Try the Valentina Gown.

For Traditional, think lace and feminine details like Victorian-era buttons, illusion necklines, sleeves and fuller skirts. Our Grace Gown dazzles.

What fabric and styling inspirations would you give the girl who’s getting married in the colder months ahead?

BHLDN: Toppers, toppers, toppers! Feathery shawls, furry wraps and sleeved toppers totally transform your look and keep you cozy. Also, our little lace Pippa gloves are just the perfect, lady-like finishing touch for a winter bride. Try the Estelle Cropped Jacket and Pippa Gloves.

What silhouette and fabric options are trending for Spring 2016?

BHLDN: It’s all about separates and convertibility. She doesn’t want to commit to just one look or one silhouette. She can slip a full tulle skirt over a slim sheath and create her wedding plus reception looks in a snap. We’ve nailed this trend with BHLDN’s Build Your Own Look category. Try it to customize your own wedding look!

We’re always looking for color inspiration — when thinking dress color for Spring 2016, what should brides be on the hunt for?

BHLDN: Be a true blushing bride in a blush gown! A pale pink makes a statement, albeit subtle and soft. A gorgeous example of this is the Elena Gown. Spring is also the perfect time for airy tulle skirts and tops with texture and embellishment, like the Ella Bodysuit and Amora Skirt.

In terms of bridal beauty, let’s talk hair! For the non-traditional bride, what looks hot little less traditional?

BHLDN: Fresh flower crowns are beautiful but sadly, don’t last! Our silk floral halos stand up to the big day and last forever. Save yours like the treasured heirloom that it is! A dreamy example is the Kora Flower Crown.

We’re also seeing both traditional and non-traditional brides opting for a little sparkle added to a loose braid or low, messy-ish chignon. BHLDN has amazing combs that are perfect for this look like the Flynn Comb.

There’s always such a strong focus on the face with a soft, dreamy veilit’s a great way to highlight beautiful wedding makeup. What veil options are most popular with today’s modern bride?

BHLDN: Today’s brides are unique and unconventional, but they certainly have an appreciation for tradition. A classic veil tempers a more modern, or fashion-forward look. The blusher is totally back, too! The lifting of the layer at the end of the aisle is so powerful. You’ll definitely need to dab your eyes! Try our Short & Sweet Blusher for an incredible first reveal.

Can you provide both formal and informal inspirations for cohesive, yet individualized, bridesmaid looks?

BHLDN: It’s all about the mix and match! It starts with a cohesive color palette. Choose your base color and add in a few different shades for dimension. Play with textures too! Layer on the lace, tulle and of course, a bit of sparkle! For inspiration, check out our Maid for Each Other page!

Can you share some knockout lingerie ideas for the wedding night and honeymoon?

BHLDN: Fill your suitcase with fun, printed robes and little-white-everythings. Honeymoon, here we come! Try Minka Robe,

a delicate romper that strikes just the right balance between sexy and sweet. Don’t forget the Mrs. Knickers and Alabaster Lace Romper. So official!

Which trend is your favorite? Share with us in the comment section below

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Sprinkle the magic of Christmas into every seasonal activity by creating some festive Christmas nail designs! Whether you like to lean towards the traditional reds and greens or prefer to think colorfully outside the box, the polishes and Christmas nail designs below will set your mood and nail look right. Winter nails don't have to be drab – from star-studded nail art to bejeweled nail beds, we've got just the inspo for you.

Christmas Nail Colors

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essie 'Off Tropic'

You can't get your dream Christmas nail designs done without some stellar nail polishes! If your look involves a deep green, this shiny pick will help you pull it off easily. Use it to coat the entire nail for a sultry seasonal mani.

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OPI Opaque Light White & Gray Shimmer Nail Polish

With Christmas comes cold, and this nail polish screams icy. Wear it alone or apply it over a traditional Christmas color like red or green!

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OPI Infinite Shine 'Bubble Bath'

This baby pink will look gorgeous as a solid coat for Christmas-y dates and dinner parties.

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ILNP 'Ruby'

It's red. It's glittery. It's perfect for the holidays!

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Essie 'Winter Trend'

Spending Christmas with your besties or roommates? It's time for you to have your first 'Pinkmas' with the sparkly magenta nails to match!

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Sally Hansen Insta-Dri 'White on Time'

A super solid white nail polish, alongside a thin nail art brush, can be used to paint snowmen, gift wrap, or snowflakes like some of our featured Christmas nail designs depict.

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RARJSM Holographic Gel Polish

For the lazy gal manicurists, this holographic polish will make any light reflect off your nails which is the point during Christmas!

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essie 'U Wish'

Embrace the holidays with this fiery red that defies expectations of what a Christmas color should be.

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Butter London Patent Shine Nail Polish

This one color will work excellently for minimalist Christmas nail designs – use it to dot, stripe, or wear it on its own.

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Revlon 'Iced Mauve'

Sparkles are a must for Christmas, which is why we're heavily eyeing this potent pink.

Christmas Nails Inspo

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Nifty-Gifty Gems

Use small nail gems of any color to infuse your Christmas nail designs with festive energy. We're loving red in particular because it just feels luxurious!

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Deep Red Elegance

The bold red French tips, in combination with some art deco-inspired golden stars, can really bring your seasonal mani to the next level.

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Colorful Christmas Stars

Use a stencil or freehand these tiny stars in different chrome nail colors for a more jolly vibe this year.

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(Gift) Wrap It Up

A nail art brush can be used to paint on cutie little Christmas bows like this silvery one!

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Classic Colors

Multicolor nails are not dead – take the trend further for the holidays by crafting your look with a mix of whites, golds, greens, and reds.

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Let It Shine

For an understated (yet still spirited) Christmas manicure, glitter will be your go-to. We love the gradient effect that this hand has on!

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Merry & Bright

Tiny star details are sure to turn heads this Christmas! You could use any hue, but a standout gold like this one really makes your nails pop!

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Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris are the talk of the town lately — and Ali Krieger definitely has something to say about it. The timeline of Ashlyn and Ali's divorce and Ashlyn and Sophia's relationship is messy at best, but the latter couple constantly dispel any rumor that there was overlap. For much of this narrative, Ali's been pretty silent, but it's clear she's ready to speak her truth. In a statement posted to Instagram, the soccer superstar opened up. Here's what she had to say.

See Ali Krieger's full statement about the Ashlyn Harris drama here!

  • Ali says that while she's had an "outpouring of love and support" over the last year, she's been confronted with "a wave of dishonesty and misinformation" in regards to her marriage to Ashlyn Harris.
  • Ali noted that her "unwavering priority" is to her kids, and that she requests privacy while she comes to terms with the state of her personal life right now.
  • This comes after Ashlyn Harris made comments about the dissolution of their marriage on a podcast, stating that there was a total lack of intimacy and that the cheating "is so far from the truth."

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On December 3, 2024, Ali posted her statement to Instagram. She opened with, "I’m overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support I’ve received this last year. However, amidst this warmth, I’ve also had to confront a wave of dishonesty and misinformation regarding my marriage and personal life."

Ali shared that she isn't ready to make a more formal statement, but she feels "compelled to address this currently to prevent further distortion of the truth." But at the end of the day, Ali explained that her "unwavering priority" is her kids at this moment, and that she'll share more when her "heart feels ready."

She closed her statement with, "In this vulnerable time, I humbly ask for privacy and understanding from all involved, as I grapple with the profound changes in my personal life."

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This comes after Ashlyn spoke on the Naked Sports with Cari Championpodcast. Ashlyn noted that she was in a relationship without intimacy, eventually leading her to ask for an open marriage as a "last attempt." She also stated that people constantly see her as a cheater, which she says is "is so far from the truth."

I guess we'll know the truth in time...but for now, this is definitely messy. Wishing both sides of this divorce peace and understanding!

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If you were on the internet at all this summer, then you're probably familiar with all the It Ends With Us cast drama. The rumored rift between director and star Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively didn't come to light until after the movie released, but Justin just revealed some brand new information that totally reframes the whole film: he almost suffered a "breakdown" while filming.

Justin Baldoni has been vocal about taking the role of Ryle, who abuses Blake Lively's Lily throughout the film, really seriously, but his latest interview with the How to Fail podcast reveals the effect of the character went way farther than anyone knew.

Keep reading to see why starring as Ryle Kincaid opposite Blake Lively in It Ends With Usaffected Justin Baldoni's mental health.

Justin Baldoni says Ryle Kincaid was "very hard" to get rid of.

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When host Elizabeth Day asks about how he decompressed after playing Ryle, Justin admits the character was harder to shake than he anticipated. "That was very hard and honestly, that took a few months," he says. "I had dreams as him for a while, and it lived in my body, but I think for the most part, he's out."

And while starring in such a role is difficult on its own, he also had the job of directing the scenes he was in! "Directing is a very lonely job, I'll just be very candid," he says. "Because you are kind of at the top of this totem pole. In your moments of quiet, everybody has a thousand questions for you and also nobody wants to disturb you and you don't really have many people to talk to and you can't necessarily share your anxiety or your nervousness about something because you're also the leader."

His scenes as Ryle involved everything from romantic scenes with Blake Lively to a physical fight with Brandon Sklenar, and there were times he had to go "shake it out" away from the rest of the cast.

Justin Baldoni almost had a breakdown after filming a scene with Blake Lively.

"I've done a lot of somatic therapy so there were times when I was actually just shaking," he says. "There's a moment in the movie where Ryle finds Lily's phone and he finds a phone number and he's very jealous and he's heartbroken and he's angry and he doesn't harm her but you can see in his eyes how dangerous he is. After that scene, I had a near breakdown."

Despite the fact he plays such a "dangerous" character, Justin quickly became the most beloved cast member after the movie's release. Fans became suspicious whey they realized Blake Lively, Brandon Sklenar, and Jenny Slate didn't follow the director on Instagram (and avoided talking about him in interviews)...and then the internet came to the conclusion there was a major rift between the director and the cast (which hasn't technically been confirmed by anyone who's rumored to be involved).

Justin spent the movie's press run raising awareness for domestic violence support, while the internet quickly criticized how Blake Lively treated the film like a lighthearted rom-com, using the opportunity to promote her haircare line.

A source told People that Blake Lively felt "surprised," "vulnerable and upset"about the response to the film's press, while Justin's Jane the Virgin costar Gina Rodriguez came to Justin's defense and told People in September that "sweet, sweet soul" Justin is "my brother forever. Forever and ever."

"You know what?" Justin says. "[Gina's comments] came at a very special time for me and that meant a lot. She really showed up for me. That was really sweet...She's a sweetheart. She's family forever."

Read up on what Brandon Sklenar said about a potential It Starts With Us sequel movie.