Don’t have time for a full meal?  Well, Notcouture is like a snack, albeit a healthy one.  You’ll get a quick dose of the latest in fashion, presented in a less-than-ordinary blog format.  And you thought you didn’t have time for fashion.

Readers are encouraged to submit their latest obsessions.

Go ahead, grab a snack.  You’ll feel fashionably refreshed.

The designer of this bridal gown, Amy Kuschel, aptly articulated Mimi’s two major features:

The skirt she called a Bell Gown.  Not your typical ballgown, this skirt has a more modern amount of volume with a nicely tapered curve.  (A bell curve, you might say.)  And, yes, she has pockets.

The neckline she called a Fortune Cookie.  The pleated and petal neckline makes for a sweet frame.  Sounds lucky!

You’ll love the back, too. But, we’ll save that as a surprise.

Come on in and meet Mimi.

Karen Millen is, quite likely, my favorite ready to wear line.  I can’t get enough of their great tailoring, statement dresses, and now shoes.

Check out the stylish pair shown below.  The silk crepe de chine would be perfect with a wedding dress!

And, if you’ve been in and seen some of our new gowns that have arrived, you know there are a few styles in particular (and one absolutely amazing Anne Barge) that these shoes would complement.

It’s not bad to buy your shoes before you gown, is it?

The excitement for our Monique Lhuillier trunk show swirls…almost as well as one of her wedding dresses.

Join us on March 5th and 6th, and you’ll get to play with her Fall 2010 couture bridal collection, right here in Utah.  But, be prepared to fall in love, because there’s no going back once you fall for a Monique Lhuillier.

Read more about in on UtahBrideandGroom.com:

And from UtahBrideBlog.com:

And even more here and here.

See you (in fabulous drapes of silk) this weekend.

My recent last night stumbles led me to Vintage Magpie.  This crafty character creates some stunning arrangements all made of vintage and heirloom textiles, jewels, and adornments.

These sumptuous bouquets would serve brides well that have multiple events, like bridal photos, receptions, and open houses.

What a wonderful way for you to have a truly unique bouquet and keepsake.

Now, do you think we can get her to ship to the states?

Searching for a little Bliss?  Look no further.  Alta MODA will soon be the new home to Bliss by Monique Lhuillier.  This collection embodies all the greatness of Monique’s classic silhouettes and fabrics, but (here’s the kicker) they start at just $2500!

Each Bliss gown carries with it the hallmark look and detail that makes bride and beautiful bride swoon and fawn over Monique’s designs.

The fabric, fit, and flatter will leave you jubilant, and the price will leave your budget perfectly in tact.

Keep an eye on the blog, and just as soon as these lovelies arrive, we’ll share the Bliss.

PS – Monique Lhuillier trunk show this weekend.  So excited!

Clear your schedules now, as next weekend, March 5th and 6th, is our Monique Lhuillier trunk show.  Gowns from her Fall 2010 collection will be available for you to fall in love with.

You know her, you love her, and now you’ll get to wear one of her amazing creations down the aisle.  Seeing as how it’s Monique Lhuillier, I don’t know what more I need to say.

The Spring 2010 issue of Martha Stewart Weddings is out!

Yesterday, we received our copy.  Page after page is filled with classically beautiful ideas, dresses, real weddings, and even more dresses.

The editorial section opens with a diaphanous Vera Wang.

You’ll have to come in to see just how fantastic the skirt is on this lighter-than-air Monique Lhuillier.

You’ll also find a lovely Ines Di Santo, Anne Barge, and Melissa Sweet on the pages.

If you pick up a copy, please, for your own sake, make sure you’re sitting down and have at least two hours to spare.

We are happy to introduce a new side of the blog, video posts. We will be using video in many different ways which we will get into soon, but for today we are showing an unboxing of a new gown that arrived at the shop.  It’s a silk satin gown from Priscilla of Boston, featuring a beautiful beaded waist and… well, watch the video and see for yourself.

Stay tuned for more videos that will be posted on the Alta MODA Bridal YouTube channel.