Archive for January, 2011

Ethiopian-born designer Amsale Aberra will soon star in her own reality television show. Aberra is known for designing creative bridal gowns for celebrities and the masses alike.

Aberra ventured into designing bridal gowns after she had difficulties in finding one for her wedding way back in 1985. Since then, the designer decided that she can create her own bridal gown for her own special event.

The details of her reality show is still under wraps but it is expected that it has something to do with coming up with perfect bridal gowns for the featured brides on the show.

Aberra launched her bridal gown design empire called Amsale in New York. Since then, she has expanded her line to include evening wear since online sales have proved increasingly popular in this type of retail. Her popular clients include Academy Award-winning actresses Halle Berry and Julia Roberts. Other celebrities that patronized her creations include Kim Basinger and Salma Hayek.

 

Celebrity Valerie Bertinelli finally tied the knot with longtime boyfriend Tom Vitale during New Year’s Day and People Magazine got hold of the exclusive photos and details of the wedding dress that she wore during the special event. Valerie Bartinelli's Wedding DressAccording to the report, Bertinelli hired the services of popular fashion designer David Meister and the order was a rushed one, wherein the dress had to be created in less than two weeks. It only took three fittings before the ideal wedding dress was created, a pale blue silk chiffon gown. The wedding dress was reportedly inspired by 40’s glamour and has a plunging neckline. A front leg slit further enhances the sexy body of Bertinelli. The celebrity’s longtime trainer, Christopher Lane, said that the wedding dress was a perfect choice since it accentuates the curvy body of the celebrity. He added that the dress accentuated the tiny waist and the right curves were emphasized during the ceremony.