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How to Plan a Traditional Vietnamese Engagement | Matron of Style

June 20, 2017 By @matronofstyle

How to Plan a Traditional Vietnamese Engagement | Matron of Style

This post originally appeared on March 23, 2016 and is re-posted every solstice or equinox.  Dig what you see?  Show some love by subscribing to Matron of Style for the latest and greatest!  Enjoy! ---Congrats on your engagement!As a Bride-To-Be, planning a traditional Vietnamese . . .

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How to Plan a Traditional Vietnamese Engagement | Matron of Style

December 21, 2016 By @matronofstyle

How to Plan a Traditional Vietnamese Engagement | Matron of Style

Congrats on your engagement!As a Bride-To-Be, planning a traditional Vietnamese engagement alongside a wedding ceremony is no easy fete! Thankfully, the engagement is often a collaborative effort with your parents and loved ones. You’ve heard that saying failure to plan is planning to fail?  And . . .

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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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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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Viet Fashion Week 2016 – Jacky Tai Bridal Matron of Style

May 27, 2016 By @matronofstyle

Viet Fashion Week 2016 – Jacky Tai Bridal Matron of Style

Ahhhh....Jacky Tai Bridal...the bread and butter to Matron of Style's attendance to Viet Fashion Week 2016.  Tai's bridal collection showed both Vietnamese wedding ao dai's and wedding gowns.  It was a beautiful visual of the wide range of design talent Tai possesses.  Summer 2016 can't come soon . . .

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Viet Fashion Week 2016 – Son Collection | Matron of Style

May 26, 2016 By @matronofstyle

Viet Fashion Week 2016 – Son Collection | Matron of Style

Behold, Son Collection in its entirety as shown at Viet Fashion Week 2016.Excerpt from Viet Fashion Week Day 1 Recap:  Son Collection is brand-recognized throughout Vietnam.  He traveled halfway around the world arriving three days before the show to pre.  His collection of cocktail dresses, . . .

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Filed Under: fashion week, Viet Fashion Week Tagged With: ao dai, ao dai dam cuoi, ao dai designs, ao dai style, cocktail, evening, son collection, special occasion, traditional vietnamese clothing, viet fashion week, vietnam traditional clothing, Vietnamese long dress, vietnamese outfit, vietnamese traditional clothing, vietnamese wedding dress, westminster mall

Viet Fashion Week 2016 – Day 1 Recap | Matron of Style

May 25, 2016 By @matronofstyle

Viet Fashion Week 2016 – Day 1 Recap | Matron of Style

If you’ve been following Matron of Style on Insta or FB, you know how busy, yet exciting it has been for me this past weekend covering Viet Fashion Week 2016.Your girl has attended New York Fashion Week before (eons ago when it was still held at Bryant Park), so I definitely had an idea of what . . .

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Filed Under: fashion week, Viet Fashion Week, wedding wednesday Tagged With: ao dai, ao dai designs, ao dai styles, calvin hiep, fashion, fashion show, hyp fashion, jacky tai, roxanne chow, son collection, traditional vietnamese clothing, viet bridal blogger, viet fashion week, Vietnamese long dress, vietnamese traditional clothing, vietnamese wedding ao dai, vietnamese wedding attire, vietnamese wedding dress, westminster mall, yvon lux, yvon nguyen

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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