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HONG KONG — The 16th China Yiwu International Exhibition on Textile Machinery, (YiwuTex 2015) is going to meet the demand of the trend and help textile enterprises to realize transformation and to enhance competitiveness. The show will be grandly held from November 20-December 3, 2015, at the Yiwu International Expo Centre, with an exhibiting area of more than 15,200 square meters (m2). YiwuTex is a specialized show which mainly focuses on knitting and hosiery industry. It targets advancement, energy-saving and automation technology, providing a one-stop platform running through knitting and garment industry. After its 16 years’ development, it has now grown up to be an important support for Zhejiang textile industry. Keeping Pace With The Market Trend For Insights According to the statistics from China’s General Administration of Customs, in 2014 the export value of China’s textile products reaches 1.83 trillion renminbi, with an increase of 4.06 percent by last year. And the knitwear export value climbs to $81.73 billion, accounting for 44 percent of the total textile export value. Knitting industry occupies an increasingly important position in China’s textile industry, and knitted products almost win the global market for its excellent clothing performance. With the improvement of textile technology, many high-end suppliers are adopting the application of knitted products as a better solution. In order to cater the market changes, the key for China’s manufacturing transformation is focusing on the technological automation and integrated production, especially for the textile industry. YiwuTex 2015 is dedicated to showcase the latest automated textile machinery, focusing on the trend of textile industry and promoting a green and sustainable production mode, thus helping enterprises to grasp current business opportunities and to remain in a leading position in the industry during the transformation and reshuffling period. YiwuTex 2015 presents the new textile technology applications in knitting and garment, medical hosiery, seamless underwear, functional sportswear, interior auto parts, footwear, home textile and many other sectors. Concurrent Events For A Glimpse Of Future Development A series of events and forums will be held concurrently during the show period to share hot topics of the industry and to analyze the latest design trends. It is a combination of theory with visual display, for buyers to experience the hottest topics of fashion in the events. PHOTO kissy convertible bridesmaid dress • Fashion Extravaganza The organizing committee is joining hands with fashion designers from PR China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, to share the latest application of textile technology and latest design trends by dynamic shows and products displays. • Knitting Collections Wardrobe Designed by our renowned exhibitors, a knitwear collection will be displayed onsite to showcase the best knitting technology. • Forums on the Latest Trends Lingerie and Knitted Apparels Fashion Trends Functional Sportswear Development and Application Seminar Knitting Technology Application and Trends in Shoe Vamp Intelligent Management and Technology in Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Era Wastewater Treatment and Environmental Protection Brand Strategy and Integrated Marketing Used in E-commerce Business Model A Strong Organizing Committee YiwuTex 2015 is sponsored by the Zhejiang Provincial Government; organized by Zhejiang Province Economic and Information Commission, Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province, Science and Technology Department of Zhejiang Province, Municipal Governments of Related Cities, Yiwu Municipal Government and Adsale Exhibition Services Limited; supported by China Camber of International Commerce Yiwu Chamber of Commerce, Yiwu City Hosiery Industry Association, Yiwu City Braiding Industry Association, Yiwu City Seamless Knitting Association, Yiwu City Zipper Industry Association, Yiwu City Garment Industry Association, Yiwu City Glove Industry Association, as well as Pujiang County Knitting, Printing and Dyeing Industry Association. YiwuTex 2014 covered an exhibiting area of 15,200 m2, featuring more than 200 leading international exhibitors from 10 different countries and regions. It accommodated over 530 sets of machineries and equipment, which attracted 9,130 important buyers from 29 countries and regions and more than 10 professional associations and enterprise delegations to attend. READ MORE http://www.kissybridesmaid.com/beach-bridesmaid-dresses

Hi There! I'm new here and was looking around for fellow LeBlanc Spa Resort Brides! I couldn't find any for this coming year and 2016 so I thought I start a thread to share thoughts about planning! I'm so excited to start this journey!

TAMPA — Gunfire rang out shortly after Melissa Kunkel and Gary Webb said “I do” on Sunday. Relax. The shots — aimed at heart-shaped bulls-eyes on paper targets — might have been among the friendliest fire in history. Following a wedding ceremony attended by about 50 people in a banquet room at Shooters World on Fletcher Avenue, the newlyweds took aim and fired. After an initial volley of shots that left holes around the bulls-eye, Melissa Webb pierced the paper heart with two bullets. “It’s an unusual experience, but it couldn’t have turned out nicer,” said the bride’s father, Tom Daniels of Clearwater. “She had been advised that if she wanted to learn to shoot, go to Shooters World with Gary.” Webb and Kunkel worked together before their unofficial first date at Shooters World last year, and the shooting range soon became their favorite date-night destination. She bought a new gun the first time she met Webb at the range and later took its concealed weapons permit course. After the couple became members of the range, he joked that it would be an ideal venue for their wedding. She took him seriously. The couple worked with wedding planner Amanda Bowers of Bowers Event Design to incorporate themed details, such as Webb’s boutonniere made of a .308 caliber shell casing and the cake topper — a couple standing back-to-back holding guns. PHOTO kissy peach bridesmaid dresses Even the targets, eventually riddled with bullets fired by the newlyweds and several guests, were customized with the words: “Gary and Melissa — Shooting for Forever.” There was even a gun theme at the guest sign-in table, where a sign made of .45 caliber bullets spelled the groom’s last name. Todd Moir, Kunkel’s cousin, wore a pair of headset-style ear protectors and protective goggles. He said it was the first time he’d been to a wedding at a shooting range. “I thought it was pretty cool,” he said. Asked if he was shooting that day, Moir laughed. “No, I just wanted to look the part,” he said. Jim Hull, a friend of the couple, said the shooting range wedding was a first for him, as well. “It’s pretty unique,” he said. Unlike Moir, Hull came ready to shoot with a .45-caliber handgun by his side. The wedding ceremony was performed by Shooters World store manager Josh Wilson, whose words were occasionally punctuated by muffled gunfire. “One outing at this gun range has brought us to this moment,” Wilson said. “Some people say they find love, as if it were an object hidden under a rock,” Wilson said. By contrast, he said, Webb and Kunkel found a “deep and quiet love.” Looking into the eyes of his smiling blonde bride, Webb called her his best friend, and a wife that he would “trust and appreciate.” “I promise to be there when you need me,” he said. “When you cry, I will comfort you. When you fall, I will catch you.” Kunkel recited her vows through happy tears. “I believe our paths crossed for a reason,” she said. “You saw my clouds and took me to sunlight.” READ MORE http://www.kissybridesmaid.com/short-bridesmaid-dresses

Im Lisa and am planning my wedding at AZUL FIVES in Playa del Carmen!

Day two of Fashion Week Stockholm started off with Filippa K, one of Sweden’s fastest-growing fashion brands, mostly known for its minimal and timeless wardrobe essentials. For Spring 2016, the brand channeled a laid-back Los Angeles mood, but this wasn’t the hippie-dippie-by-way-of-the-Canyon mood seen on other catwalks. Instead, the label looked to the lives of the Left Coast’s wealthy art collectors, interpreted through the show’s Malibu-esque Bonniers Konsthall setting. Classic Cali staples like wide-leg trousers and short leather jackets were interpreted in light hues and layered inventively with tanks over button-ups and tunics covering trousers. Later in the day, Filippa K also presented a menswear collection that echoed the relaxed nature of its women’s showing, but left L.A. in favor of the world. The theme of “understated utility” played out in a covetable parka-backpack combo and multiple hidden pockets on the designer’s slim shirts and jackets, though this was a collection that you might want to touch and feel rather than to watch pass by on a runway to fully experience the brand’s TK materials like laminated paper-thin jackets, cashmere, organic cotton, and crisp poplin. PHOTO kissy peach bridesmaid dresses At Carin Wester, the designer found inspiration in the relaxed atmosphere of the seaside, which she interpreted literally—see the vast use of navy and sailor rope as belts—and abstractly through feminine elements and the use of satin and golden details. The structured knits and oversize silhouettes pushed the mood into posh island vacation territory, though the layered knits and satin dresses would work for city life, too. Then came Cheap Monday, whose Spring 2016 collection was a trip of a different kind. Large mushrooms were placed on the runway, and the collection, titled “Nuclear Psychedelia,” consisted of exaggerated shapes and acid-destroyed clothes in earthy and radioactive-green shades. Postapocalyptic? Maybe a little, but this was an after-Earth scene with really good jeans. Tuesday night did not stop there, either. There was an unusual excitement in the humid Stockholm air for the week’s most-buzzed-about fete, the legendary NYNY Party, hosted by Tommy Saleh, Saurabh Sinha, Adam Katz Sinding, and Lill Lindqvist at the member’s bar Bernie’s at Nosh and Chow. A massive line of people wanting to get into Bernie’s, and the star-dazzled guest list might have been why: Actress and Louis Vuitton face Alicia Vikander was among the evening’s revelers. An elevator took a handful of selected guests to the secret fourth floor presented by Hyde’s Spectacles with the clear message that what happens on the secret floor stays on the secret floor. This party proves that while Scandinavian style might be minimalistic, when it comes to grand parties, Stockholm knows how to max it out. READ MORE kissybridesmaid short bridesmaid dresses

'Tis the first week of school; the sweet smell of academia is perfuming the air, and the last remnants of summer are almost behind us. Most of us have perfected the art of dressing for class. You've become a Kung fu master at "the five-minute dash," pouncing out of bed like a ninja and slipping stealthily from your pajamas into your look for the day. But how does the karate kid decide what to wear to school? A few things to consider, grasshopper, when preparing for class: 1. I understand we are all broke and living off ramen noodles, the diet of poor champions and fashionistas alike. Lucky for you, Bowling Green is a spendthrift’s dream! There’s a consignment shop on every corner; your closet has the potential to range from preppy to punk without making you cry when you open your wallet. Be open-minded to the beautiful world of recycled clothes. You can be the best-dressed kid on campus and still have enough cash to eat another meal. PHOTO grey bridesmaid dresses 2. Don’t just take! Give back to consignment and thrift stores by going through your closet and getting rid of pieces you haven't worn since middle school. I promise you, you don't need them anymore. Don't be afraid to downsize: sometimes less is better. Plus, you may even get a little extra cash in your hand while you’re at it. 3. Consider buying basics. Take notes from sensei James Dean, the king of the basic. If you have a white tee and a pair of jeans, you're probably going to be set for life. Once you have these essential pieces (classic blacks and whites, button-downs, denim jeans, a chunky sweater) you can then add accessories, layer your favorite leather jacket, etc. If you start with traditional separates that you can mix and match, you will be able to create a variety of different looks without forcing yourself to buy a whole new wardrobe. 4. Don't be afraid of the numbers. One thing that folks usually get hung up on when shopping is size. If it fits, it fits. Don't squeeze yourself into a size two just because you can; wear the size that will flatter your shape and be comfortable. Wear clothing that allows you to—oh, I don't know—breathe. Your clothes should not strangle or swallow you. You're looking for the fit that is just right. At the end of the day, dress to make yourself happy. Does it matter if I like what you wear? No. What matters is that you leave your room feeling confident. Dressing for school is about figuring out what works for you. Find your own look, grasshopper. You get a black belt from me. READ MORE maternity bridesmaid dresses

Our past photographer at Decordova Photography will be covering my friends wedding in Jamaica this October, and is offering his packages at a discount to other couples having a wedding in Jamaica on October 16 or October 17. I don't think it matters which resort as she is already bringing him down. You can arrange those details with him. That package is around $1100 total in Canadian dollars. Hope someone makes use of the savings. You can message him on his website www.decordova.ca. or info@decordova.ca. Please reference my name Emma or my friend Nikki. Love Emma

The sci-fi thriller Humans, which wrapped this week on AMC, depicts a world where people turn to “synths” (a.k.a. robots) to help simplify their daily lives. Naturally, things only got more complicated when the robots began caring for their kids and sleeping with their husbands. In the real world, however, scientists and designers are claiming that a new wave of sartorial technologies will lighten the burden of another habitual (and in turns inspiring and maddening) act: getting dressed. Researchers at the University of Toronto and the Institute of Robotics and Industrial Informatics in Barcelona, for instance, have turned computers and mobile devices into personal stylists. After studying thousands of photos on the fashion website chictopia.com, the team, led by U of T computer scientists Raquel Urtasun and Sanja Fidler, came up with a complex “fashionability” algorithm that tells users how to make an outfit, and even the background of their photos, more appealing. “We want people to be able to use it to dress better,” Fidler says over the phone. It’s also useful in helping people select pictures to post on Facebook or online dating sites, she explains. They hope to launch an app in the coming months. PHOTO beach wedding bridesmaid dresses Fits.me, meanwhile – a website that bills itself as a “virtual fitting room” – uses volumetric robots to help users assess how well clothing purchased online will fit them. Punch in your measurements, and an image will appear onscreen of a woman or man with a similar body type wearing the article that you’re interested in. (Caveat: Users can only “try on” pieces from participating retailers.) The idea was developed in response to high return rates and customers’ dissatisfaction with their online shopping experiences, chief executive officer James B. Gambrell says from London, where the company is headquartered. The data the site gathers are proving useful to participating clothing labels, too. “We can tell a brand how people are wearing their clothes. If [a customer is] looking at a size 8 blouse, we can tell if they’re wearing it loose or tight, and what their average body size is.” Over in San Francisco, a startup called Electroloom has created a 3-D printer that shoots out garments – or, more accurately, a liquid solution that turns into polycotton when it hits and adheres to a 3-D model – on demand. Still a work in progress, its prototypes have crafted tank tops and skirts sans sewing machine, and its founders have indicated that a working model will be ready for early adopters by spring 2016. For anyone who has ever needed a hand doing up her dress, the Zipperbot, created by Adam Whiton, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Personal Robots Group, is apparently up to the task. The device, which resembles a bulkier version of the pull tab on an actual zipper, is not available to purchase yet. However, Whiton thinks his bot could start a trend in assistive clothing, helping people with disabilities get dressed, for example. It could also be handy for anyone who wished her pencil skirt detected motion, loosening its fit for lunchtime walks and zipping up again once back at the office. He admits that having a sartorial robot that performs common functions on its own can be confusing for users at first. “We want to be in control of our clothing, because we want to be in control of our identity,” Whiton says over the phone. Handing some of that control over to an automated entity, as he sees it, is all about baby steps. “Right now, wearables are pretty big. But the next step is going to be more about activation,” he predicts, referring (of course) to full-on sartorial robots like his. READ MORE convertible wrap dress

If you are looking for an amazing photographer for your destination wedding or for an unbelievably awesome trash the dress session---even if it's just your honeymoon you can not go wrong with using Christopher Lee with wpajamaica in Jamaica. He is sooooo fun and talented. There is no one else I would even consider. We had 2 trash the dress sessions with Chris. One at Rick's Cafe in Negril where my new husband and I jumped from the cliff taking the ultimate plunge in the wedding dress. The other was at Dunn's River Falls. The pictures in the waterfalls and on the beach were amazing. We had a blast taking our pictures and these memories are priceless to me. Everyone is in love with our pictures. The prices are reasonable as well and he doesn't make you feel rushed and he is willing to listen to what you want and does everything in his power to make your dream pictures a reality. The turn around time for receiving your pictures isn't months like I've heard some of the photographers are and his communication with you is easy as well. You will not be disappointed if you use Christopher Lee with wpajamaica. I promise you that.

We are just coming down from our post wedding high! There is nothing quite like it. I have been writing our wedding review but I wanted to write this post first to seek some advice from other past brides. Everything went well, there were some small glitches that I will write more about on our review, but essentially the experience was the best time of my life. It was a combination of the people who went, the beauty of the beach and resort that contributed to a perfect day. When we left the resort I started crying because I knew that I had just spent the best time of my life at this resort with a group of people that I may never have all together again. Our guests traveled from England, Peru, Spain, parts of Mexico,Toronto and Windsor so it's probably safe to say that they won't all be in the same room again. I have never felt an overwhelming feeling of happiness and gratitude as this before and the advice I took with me from previous brides was to stop and really take it in. There was a point where I was doing the bouquet toss and my dad's wife introduce a Mexican tradition which is to do a serpent dance (follow the leader type of dance) and all the women were wearing veils that she had made and they were dancing around me...everyone was so in the moment and so happy that at that moment I remember dancing and just thinking, like wow, we pulled it off...like we threw this epic wedding and we are so happy. I don't know if anything in life can top this happiness and if nothing else does I am ok with that because it was epic. I don't necessarily have post wedding blues - but I do feel a few regrets of things that I didn't get to do. I can't seem to let them go. My sister gave me a really pretty silver bracelet and I don't know why, but I didn't wear it the day of the wedding. I felt so bad. I know she wanted to gift me something to wear and I ended up wearing a bracelet that was significantly daintier and I just didn't want something too chunky. I have been seriously thinking of asking the photographer to Photoshop the bracelet in ...is this crazy?? probably. I just feel like i should have worn it. Another regret is that we didn't take shots with each bridal party member. like individual shots. It was like 40c and I think we were all just hoping to get out of the heat but now looking back I feel really bad that we don't have individual shots with each person in our wedding party. I'm actually really annoyed about it the more I think about it. I wish we had done different shots with the bridal party- maybe i'll feel different or better once i see the pictures. I don't know. ahh We did have group shots, and here is a sneak peek but not individuals Our photographer was great and started shooting Thursday night at our bachelor/bachelorette party and took a few candids friday night and then sat and Sunday and joined us on our trip to tulum. In total he said he has about 5000 pictures...I don't know if in the grand scheme of things it's a big deal not to have individual shots but for some reason I"m really bothered by it. The day we arrived there was a huge tropical storm and the wedding that took place that day had to totally move her outdoor wedding indoors and was very upset by this..i'm sure she is full of regrets so I know that I should be grateful for the beautiful day we had and move forward but I just wondered if anyone else had any similar feelings after their wedding. I'm sharing a few more shots. We ended up doing our own flowers and I saved soooo much money. I made our centre pieces and bouquets the night before. My bouquet and the gazebo flowers were included in our package so I didn't make those but the other ones were done by myself. I spent $250 canadian in flowers versus $1000 usd. score!! Any advice would be welcomed! I"m just trying to shake off these few things that I feel bad about.