wedding row wednesday~ the fassage

Jennie Fresa has introduced an amazing new service that is a MUST for any bride preparing for her wedding AND it makes a great gift! Having experienced the pure heaven for myself, I felt the need to share for wedding row wednesday!

Introducing the FASSAGE: Available exclusively at the Beauty Library.

.....A few years ago, every evening at 6:30, Jennie would find herself briskly walking up Lexington Avenue. Jennie found her stride here, working with makeup maven Trish McEvoy. Often, as Jennie pushed along passed the bakeries, boutiques, and shops that line the blocks from Saks Fifth Avenue to her 80th street studio apartment, she would detour into a quaint, neighborhood salon. A neck massage would melt away the stresses of the workday. A pedicure could empower her for a night on the town. Or, a luxurious facial transformed the working gal into the glamour girl. Often, Jennie fantasized about combining all of her favorite indulgences into one specialized treatment. And, so, the Fassage was born!

The FASSAGE: $90 Holiday Special: $72

A head to toe experience- 1 hour treatment includes a soothing foot soak with essential oils, paraffin hand treatment, deep cleansing facial with enzyme mask, and stress-relieving massage of the feet, legs, hands, arms and decoltee.

20% off all services at the Beauty Library, including the FASSAGE, Makeup Lessons, Brow Shaping and JF Mineral product purchases of $100 or more.

Offer good through December 27th, 2009

Gift Certificates are available.

Call 917.573.8100 to schedule your appointment!

xoxo, TWD

modern trousseau bridal and mothers trunk show

Join us December 10th - 13th for a trunk show featuring Connecticut based designer Modern Trousseau.

This exclusive trunk show will feature the 2010 collection for brides and moms.

Trunk Show Hours~

Thursday 12-8

Friday 10-5*

Saturday 10-4

Sunday 10-2:30*

*Friday and Sunday join us for tea as we celebrate moms and focus on outfitting them for the big day!

photo by Carrie Roseman

We have put together a collage of images of stunning moms that we have had the pleasure of outfitting over the years in Modern Trousseau. Don't miss your opportunity to work with Callie Tein to customize your perfect look !

photo credits: Justin Marantz, Steve Depino, Julie Harris, Jamie Collins

Call 860.669.4596 to schedule your trunk show appoinment.

xoxo, TWD

SAMPLE SALE!!!

Now through 12/30 we are offering 10% off the lowest price of our sample sale gowns!! Below are some of our faves!!!

Melissa Sweet~ Leighton

Original Price $4575

Sample Price $2000 ~ Reduced price $1800

Judd Waddell~ Violet

Original Price $3950

Sample Price $2370~ Reduced price $2130

Modern Trousseau~ Taylor
Original Price $2900
Sample Price $1750~ Reduced Price $1575

Anne Barge~ Truly

Original Price $3300

Sample Price $1650~ Reduced price ~ $1485

Call 860.669.4596 to schedule an appointment to view our sample sale collection. It is your opportunity to get a stunning gown at an amazing value!

xoxo, TWD

wedding row wednesday~ girls night out!

What's better than champagne, chocolate, lingerie and a little fashion advice? Join our very own Josie of Beneath the gown and Alicia of Chica guapa image consulting for a great girl's night out next Wenesday December 9th 6:30-8:30

Event Details~



• Come enjoy a glass of champagne, delicious chocolates from Lovely Lollies, LLC and learn some great tips for dressing to impress this holiday season!




• Josie Jolon, owner of Beneath The Gown, will share her beautiful collection of lingerie. Receive a professional bra fitting to help you find the perfect undergarments for your wardrobe and special occasions in her comfortable boutique space, upstairs at The White Dress By The Shore.




• Alicia Trotta of Chica Guapa Image Consulting will share some fabulous fashions for you to wear for the Holidays. She will share tips on accessorizing and wearing the best styles for your body shape!




• Relax with your friends, mix and mingle and get into the holiday spirit!

Beneath the Gown Boutique is located inside The White Dress By The Shore at 104 East Main Street in Clinton, Connecticut.

Please RVSP by Monday, December 7th to Josie at beneaththegown@yahoo.com, or 860-304-7399.

xoxo, TWD

simple stunning bride

Friend of The White Dress by the shore, esteemed New York City party and event planner, Karen Bussen has just finished her latest literary creation in her Simple Stunning Series~ Simple Stunning Bride. Beth had the honor of contributing her words to bridal attire section of the book. Many of the images in the book (including the cover) were shot in and around The White Dress by the shore by photographer Sabine Scherer.

About the Book~
Here comes the bride! In this latest volume in Karen Bussen’s “Simple Stunning” series, the most important woman at a wedding takes her rightful place—center stage.Over the years, Bussen has helped hundreds of brides plan weddings that reflect their personal style and express their own best selves. Now, any lady looking forward to her wedding day can benefit from Bussen’s sage advice on matters ranging from the Truly Essential (the venue, the ceremony, the guest list, the caterer, the budget, and, yes, the dress) to the Actually Much Less Essential (what your future mother-in-law will wear).The months and weeks leading up to a wedding are always a whirlwind—sometimes exhilarating, sometimes overwhelming. With Bussen¹s level-headed guidance, the bride-to-be will take it all in stride while staying organized, remaining true to her own wishes, and (believe it or not) even managing to enjoy herself. Simple Stunning Bride is filled with gorgeous color photographs of inspiring wedding details—flowers, accessories, dresses, and more.

You can preorder your copy here. Stay tuned for details about a book signing and book launch party in the spring at TWDBTS!

xoxo, TWD

Congrats Jenny and Roberto!

Jennie and Roberto were married on October 17th. Jenny wore a stunning gown by Platinum from Priscilla of Boston and accessories by Maria Elena. We had the pleasure of outfitting both her maids and her mother in Vineyard Collection. The stunning blooms for the day were provided by Hana Floral Design.

Jennie had two amazing cakes~ a croque en bouche by A Thyme to Cook and a georgous confection by Sylvia Wienstock.


Credits~
Photography: Victoria Souza
Ceremony: St Patrick’s Cathedral, Norwich, CT
Reception: Eolia Mansion, Harkness Park, Waterford, CT
Caterer: Linda Sample, A Thyme to Cook
Cake: Sylvia Weinstock
Flowers: Yumiko Fletcher, Hana Floral Design
Seamstress: Lingerie, Dress “Fluffer” Extraordinaire: Josie Jolon, Beneath the Gown
Band: Joe Holmes Swing Band

xoxo, TWD

thankful....

After experiencing the loss of Lindsay's mother this week, we realized that we all have so many things in our lives to be thankful for. Each of the member of The White Dress by the shore gives their thanks below~

Lindsay (taken from her facebook post)~ "I am thankful for the warm thoughts and prayers. I am humbled and touched by all of them. They are truly comforting in a not so comfortable time."

Kelley~ "I am thankful for my friends and family that give me love and support everyday."

Alicia~ "I am thankful for having such a wonderful family, an incredible boyfriend, a fabulous group of supportive friends and the opportunity to live life to it's fullest. "

Flo~ " I am thankful for my wonderful husband and daughters."

Josie (I am paraphrasing as sweet Josie is so thankful for so many things)~ " I am very thankful for our angels and for my loving and joyful grandson Cristian. For my beautiful, loving daughters, I am so proud of them. For my loving, caring, and supporting husband. For my parents, my brothers and sisters, and my family. For my friends, and meeting new wonderful people everyday and learning from them. Thank you for all the people who have been willing to support and love me in my life. For our church, community, sisters, and for all who take the time to do God's word. Thank you for my job, for the air, for all the babies, and kids, elders, and animals, plants, and food. Thank you for five senses. Thank you for being in this country and its opportunities. Thank you for everything God has made."

Chris~ I am first thankful for my two children and my grandson for they are so much a part of my life, for they have given me hope and happiness in my life and I could not imagine what my life would be like without them in it. I am also thankful for my close friends who have been there for me through all the tough roads I have journeyed in my life, for everything happens for a reason in life, even if it is the loss of a loved one, for you have to look at the wonderful memories of that person you shared with them, for they become part of you and have a place in your heart forever. For everyone who has ever been there for me, I thank them and will always be there for them in return, for that is what friendship is truly about, being there for them in good times and bad. And for my family at work, for I have adopted yet another family, for I am truly blessed with so much, and for that I am thankful!

Beth~ "I am thankful for my supportive and loving family. I am thankful that I get to come to work every day and do something that I love. I am thankful that I am surrounded each day by beauty and by the most supportive and caring team that a person could ask for."

We hope that you all use tomorrow as a day to reflect on what you are thankful for.

xoxo, TWD