Bella Blush

Sweet, sexy, sassy and over the top luxurious - ACA 2011 vendor Bella Blush - a concierge of unbelievable underpinnings - bring to our brides-to-be everything underneath for the big day!

The Concept

Bella Blush is a unique lingerie boutique offering an evolved shopping experience and a carefully curated lingerie collection that embodies glamour, sophistication, and femininity from around the world to the discerning modern woman. Each lingerie designer label carried is carefully selected to ensure a commitment to quality craftsmanship, proper fit, and fashion-forward design. Finally, women no longer have to choose between fit, style, and fashion.

The Founder

Sheena D. Franklin is the Founder and CEO of Bella Blush. Having worked as a lingerie consultant/bra fitting specialist in an upscale retailer while in grad school, she gained first hand knowledge of what her clients wanted and needed - from helping them upgrade their lingerie wardrobe to helping brides shine on their big day. Sheena’s inspiration lies in the belief that today’s women should pay homage to the feminine ideal of the past, while embracing the modern woman's feminine sensibility. Her motto - “fine lingerie is like a work of art on a woman's body - decadent femininity - something worth celebrating everyday.”

 

Bridal Lingerie

Similar to selecting your everyday lingerie, for your wedding you should select pieces that properly fit and are comfortable to wear. Remember this is the time when you can be a little sassy and let your personality shine through whether it’s choosing lingerie for your gown, wedding night, or honeymoon. Plus, you can wear them time and time again and begin to build a breathtaking lingerie collection. 

See all Bella Blush has to offer at our March 13th event - get your tickets today at www.achicaffairdc.com 

Christian Siriano - the newest addition to our Expert Panel!

A Chic Affair 2011 just got a whole lot more fierce! We are excited to welcome Project Runway Season 4 Winner & Fan Favorite, Christian Siriano to our Expert Panel ! With a new bridal line and a show this Thursday at New York Fashion Week - we are sure he will have plenty to dish about to our brides to be!

Siriano began designing at thirteen years old, attended the Baltimore School for the Arts, and studied fashion in London where he interned with industry legends Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen. When he moved to New York City, Christian became the youngest winner and fan favorite of Bravo's "Project Runway." He quickly became a rising star in the fashion industry, with his clothing sold in Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and specialty stores around the world. 

Christian shows a full collection every season at New York Fashion Week, and his designs have appeared in the most respected fashion magazines around the world. His celebrity clients include stars of film (Rosario Dawson, Whoopi Goldberg, Alexis Bledel, Mena Suvari, Vanessa Williams, Maggie Grace); television (Christina Hendricks, Becki Newton, Heidi Klum, Miranda Cosgrove, Emmy Rossum); music (Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Pink, Estelle, Sia, Kelly Rowland, Nicole Scherzinger, Fantasia, Thalia); and fashion (Victoria Beckham, Leigh Lezark, Brooklyn Decker, Veronica Webb, Tavi Gevinson, Melania Trump, Amber Rose, Alessandra Ambrosio); among many others. 

Oprah Winfrey calls his designs "works of art." Tim Gunn calls him "a prodigy" and "the next great American fashion designer." Christian currently designs several ongoing collections of shoes and bags for Payless ShoeSource, including elaborate show pieces seen on his runways each season, and affordable variations for thousands of Payless stores around the country. The release of Christian's book "Fierce Style: How to Be Your Most Fabulous Self" saw him embark on a national book tour in 2009, and he created a full makeup line for Victoria's Secret as well as design partnerships with LG, Starbucks, and Puma. 


Get your tickets now at www.achicaffairdc.com and don't miss your chance to hear about all things stylish and fabulous for the big day!

Say Hello to Wedding Photojournalism by Rodney Bailey

In 2010 we were lucky enough to welcome Rodney Bailey and his team into the ACA family - and we couldn't be more thrilled that they are returning as a sponsor in 2011 ! Read on for more about a vendor who is widely considered the best in the biz...


Rodney Bailey of Wedding Photojournalism by Rodney Bailey is a photojournalist in the purest sense.  He does not manipulate his surroundings, orchestrate his subjects nor distract the moments he is capturing.  He has documented weddings for 21 years in this unobtrusive (and now, trendy) approach and is one of the most sought after wedding photographers in Washington DC. Washingtonian Magazine has voted Rodney Bailey the top wedding photojournalist since 1999, an impressive 13 year stint for this 40 year old. Rodney's philosophy is simple: "Let Our Passion Tell Your Story"

Though weddings still remain his passion, Rodney is also commissioned for corporate, fashion, political and commercial photography projects. Recent clients include the Library of Congress, Disney, Gentleman's Quarterly, Vogue and O Magazine.  He was also honored to document Oprah Winfrey's "Live Your Best Life Tour."

Recent Professional Highlights:

·         Voted Top Wedding Photojournalist by Washingtonian Magazine (1999-2011)
·          Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine's Top Photographer of Washington DC (2005-2007)
·         The Knot magazine's 'Best of Weddings' (2008 & 2009) - "Flawless is how one bride described Rodney Bailey"
·         Voted Best Wedding Photojournalist by Northern Virginia Magazine (2006-2008)
·         Exclusive Photographer for Oprah Winfrey's Live Your Best Life Tour, Washington DC
·         Exclusive Photographer for BH Publishing's Wedding Planning & Management text book published in 2007
·         Contributing Photographer for London bridal magazine editor Carole Hamilton's coffee book, Beautiful Weddings, published in 2008
·         Exclusive Photographer for Carole Hamilton's second coffee book, Wedding Style, published  in 2009


Let Our Passion Tell Your Story.

That has been our philosophy since 1999.  Wedding Photojournalism by Rodney Bailey is passionate about capturing the reality of your wedding day so that you can enjoy and have the time of your life.
Others say it, but we mean it and follow through on that promise to you! That is why we've been voted Washington DC's top wedding photojournalist for 13 consecutive years and trusted by hundreds of happy couples to document the most significant celebration of their lives.