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Mindy & Hoang | Matron of Style x Sandy Le Makeup & Hair

November 5, 2016 By @matronofstyle

Mindy & Hoang | Matron of Style x Sandy Le Makeup & Hair

Hashtags Rule A few months ago on Instagram, I came across a beautiful, modern Vietnamese bride by way of her talented make-up artist & hair stylist, Sandy Le.  I immediately reposted the same photo and soon after was connected to bride, Mindy.  We had a major love fest going through comments. . . .

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Filed Under: Dam Hoi, Le An Hoi, Le Dinh Hon, Le Hoi Tagged With: allan le studio, allan le weddings, ao dai, Le An Hoi, le hoi, sandy le makeup and hair, traditional vietnamese clothing, traditional wedding processional, vietnamese ao dai, vietnamese engagement party, vietnamese wedding ao dai, vietnamese wedding dress, vietnamese wedding traditions

Vietnamese Beauty: A Styled Áo Dài Fashion Shoot | Matron of Style x Adamo Imagery

September 10, 2016 By @matronofstyle

Vietnamese Beauty:  A Styled Áo Dài Fashion Shoot | Matron of Style x Adamo Imagery

A Vietnamese Beauty set against the commanding, architectural beast that is Walt Disney Concert Hall  Located in Downtown Los Angeles, the Walt Disney Concert Hall was designed by award-winning architect, Frank Gehry.  It has been a backdrop to countless photo & film ops since its . . .

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Filed Under: Ao Dai Tagged With: Adamo Imagery, ao dai, Disney Concert Hall, Frank Gehry, Jessica Johnston, Myesha Howze, traditional vietnamese clothing, vietnamese ao dai, Vietnamese long dress, vietnamese wedding dress, vietnamese wedding traditions, Walt Disney Concert Hall

Vietnamese Wedding Áo Dài: To Rent, Buy or Tailor | Matron of Style

July 30, 2016 By @matronofstyle

Vietnamese Wedding Áo Dài:  To Rent, Buy or Tailor | Matron of Style

 Vietnamese Wedding Áo Dài:  To Rent, Buy or Tailor? Vietnamese brides who live locally in sunny southern California are fortunate to have the option of either renting, buying or tailoring an áo dài for her upcoming nuptials.  Matron of Style breaks down the yay’s and nay’s of each option . . .

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Filed Under: Ao Dai, Shopping Tips Tagged With: ao dai dam cuoi, vietnamese ao dai, vietnamese wedding ao dai, vietnamese wedding dress, vietnamese wedding traditions

Viet Fashion Week – Day 2 Recap | Matron of Style

June 1, 2016 By @matronofstyle

Viet Fashion Week – Day 2 Recap | Matron of Style

Matron of Style is back at it again to give you the low down on what went down on Day 2 of Viet Fashion Week 2016.Let me tell you, loves, the vibe was way different!  It was a little bit quieter, a little more mellow.  I arrived to Cynthia Bui, designer, and her models pre-occupied with the . . .

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Mai’s Áo Chào Bàn | Matron of Style x Lin & Jirsa

May 12, 2016 By @matronofstyle

Mai’s Áo Chào Bàn | Matron of Style x Lin & Jirsa

One good thing leads to another and it has certainly been the case between Matron of Style and photographers, Lin & Jirsa!  We continue our post from last night by getting straight to business…style business.Mai’s vision of her dream ao dai was brought to life by designer Thai Nguyen. Her . . .

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Filed Under: wedding wednesday Tagged With: ao dai, ao dai dam cuoi, ao dai style, ao dai styles, ao gam, chao ban, linandjirsa, thai nguyen, traditional vietnamese clothing, viet bridal blogger, vietnamese ao dai, vietnamese traditions, vietnamese wedding, vietnamese wedding ao dai, vietnamese wedding dress, vietnamese wedding traditions

Mai & Nham’s Đón Dâu | Matron of Style x Lin & Jirsa

May 11, 2016 By @matronofstyle

Mai & Nham’s Đón Dâu | Matron of Style x Lin & Jirsa

When Matron of Style introduced herself and her vision to photographers Lin & Jirsa, they responded with not only one bride to feature, but TWO! This month, the collaboration continues with Mai & Nham who tied the knot earlier this year in January of 2016.The first time I connected with . . .

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Filed Under: Le Don Dau, wedding wednesday Tagged With: ao dai, ao dai dam cuoi, ao dai style, ao dai styles, ao gam, linandjirsa, tea ceremony, traditional vietnamese clothing, traditional wedding processional, viet bridal blogger, vietnamese ao dai, vietnamese traditions, vietnamese wedding, vietnamese wedding dress, vietnamese wedding traditions

Viet Fashion Week 2016 Press Preview Recap | Matron of Style

May 10, 2016 By @matronofstyle

Viet Fashion Week 2016 Press Preview Recap | Matron of Style

I can't help myself with these back to back fashion week posts, but this one, I'm uber proud of! Last Friday, May 6th, Matron of Style had the honor of covering Viet Fashion Week’s press preview day and dahling, it was smashing!  International Vietnamese designers showing at this year’s event gave . . .

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Thanking Your Guests in Traditional Vietnamese Style | Matron of Style

March 30, 2016 By @matronofstyle

Thanking Your Guests in Traditional Vietnamese Style | Matron of Style

I JUST CAME TO SAY HELLO In Vietnamese wedding culture, the bride and groom--with entourage in tow--greets every table of guests at their reception to toast and thank them for attending. This gesture is called chào bàn and can involve lots of drinking for the groom.  Chào bàn literally translates . . .

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Filed Under: About Chi Matron of Style, wedding wednesday Tagged With: ao dai, ao dai dam cuoi, ao dai style, ao dai styles, traditional vietnamese clothing, viet bridal blogger, vietnamese ao dai, vietnamese traditional clothing, vietnamese traitions, vietnamese wedding, vietnamese wedding ao dai, vietnamese wedding dress, vietnamese wedding traditions

How I Chose My Áo Dài Lễ Hỏi | Matron of Style

February 14, 2016 By @matronofstyle

How I Chose My Áo Dài Lễ Hỏi | Matron of Style

The Vietnamese Áo Dài is an alluring silhouette that elongates the body and accentuates the waist.  It is essentially a tunic, with two, high, side slits worn with pants.  The dress is worn for many occasions, but the more elaborate and luxe the áo dài, the more special the occasion.  For a . . .

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