Category Archives: Fashion

Feb 18, 2016

New York Fashion Week is in full swing, and I’m trying to check out as many of the collections as I can, but find that I have not enough free time to relish all the beauty.

Thou, recently while on a trip to the New York office, I had a brief moment to get to see the new Gucci Collection, and I have never loved a look so much! So fabulous, so I’m sharing my favorites today. They have a new Creative Director, Alessandro Michele (read the vogue.com article here), once with one of my other favorite designers, Tom Ford.

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(photo from Vogue.com)

I am seriously dying over this first dress, so amazing!

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These pants!!!!!

2.18.16   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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Feb 16, 2016

Tara Guerard Soiree by Corbin Gurkin

image by Corbin Gurkin

So, as the biggest award show of the season is rapidly approaching and the wedding season is officially off and running, we wanted to share tips for the guys on how to properly get fitted for a tuxedo.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Corbin Gurkin

image by Corbin Gurkin

This New York Times article gives  the ins and outs of the right way to don a tux. With a large photo of the oh-so-good looking Jake Gyllenhaal on the front of the Style Section, we instantly took notice.

After reading the article, we think any guy would be wise to brush up on these tips before walking the red carpet or, or down the aisle for that matter!

Tip #1: Shoulder fit is crucial

Tip #2: Put on a bowtie and be sure to know how to tie your own knot

Tip #3: Take a good measurement of your neck

Tip #4: In a Standard two-button suit, the break should be at your belly button

Tip #5: Shirts feel better with a taper

Tip #6: The half inch rule on the cuff is a must

Tip #7: Pant legs should have a modest break on the toe

Tip #8: No cuff on tuxedo trousers

Tip #9: Avoid lots of detail on the shoes

Tip #10: A simple steel watch with black leather strap is best

2.16.16   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

We’re asking some of our past brides about teachable moments during their  process, hoping to help anyone else going through the ups and downs of planning now!

What was your favorite part of planning your wedding?

My favorite part in planning was experiencing a world of beautiful, beautiful things. From a few visits to Palmetto Bluff, to tasting
lovely eats for the reception, as a bride, I had no idea I’d be so
warmly invited into an exquisite industry I knew nothing about. And
let me tell you the beautiful world of weddings is pretty epic.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry VaileWhat was the biggest challenge during the planning process?

My biggest challenge was managing the process, emotionally. With
heightened bridal senses, small things can feel gargantuan every now
and then.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

What do you miss the most now that it is over?

 I really, really, really miss the friends I made. From my
photographer turned best friend, Perry Adams of Perry Vaile
Photography, to gown designer, Katherine McDonald, to the rockstar
chick that helped me get dressed, Cacky Rivers from Cacky’s Bride +
Aid, I made lifelong friends.Seriously. I also miss working so closely
with Meg, Tarah, Molly, Abbie, and big T (Tara G) given they kind of
made it happen and we became TIGHT during that wedding planning
process! I wanted to be an easy bride for that incredible team.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

Is there anything you would do over and what? Would you wear the same dress?

This sounds bananas, and please feel free to judge me, but I would
shorten our honeymoon from 7 to 5 days (St. Barths was piping hot in
June and we were not prepared). Heck no to the techno I could never
change my dress. I still dream about wearing that awesome frock.
Except now I’m 7 months pregnant, so things fit a little differently.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

Can you please give a brief description of your engagement? 

During our 11 month engagement, Wyatt and I lived in different
states for job opportunities. He, NY and I, NC. I think this made our
upcoming wedding, to us, even more exciting.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry VaileCaroline and Wyatt were married May 30, 2015 at Palmetto Bluff. Stay tuned here to see more lovely details from their Soiree on Wedding Wednesday.

2.09.16   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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