Cultivating confidence through fashion and style
By Erika, Fashion Expert Hey gorgeous brides! Today, we are here to talk about "The Dress" (cue dramatic music). One of the things I was NOT prepared for, especially as a fashionista, was how intimidated I would be by picking out my wedding gown. From the moment I got engaged all anyone could ask me [...]
By Alexis Vardakas Editor's Note: I am so very excited to have former YCS team member guest writing for the YCS Bride Guide! I am thrilled for Alexis who is going to be a 2018 bride like myself and am so happy that she is willing to share her point of view on the wedding planning [...]
By Erika, Fashion Expert First, let me apologize. If you follow the YCS or my personal Instagram, you have been subject to the slow leak of our engagement photos for the last two weeks. I can't tell you how many people have texted, DM'd or emailed me asking for the full gallery of our photos! [...]
By Erika, Fashion Expert Saying "yes" to your fiancé is, obviously, one of the most exciting and important days in your life. Once you say yes to your fiancé there are dozens more "yeses" to be said. Some of the most important people you will say "yes" to are your wedding vendors. Choosing the right [...]
By Erika, Fashion Expert Almost immediately after getting engaged people started to ask me if I had a wedding date and venue closely followed by, "what type of wedding are you having?" Don't be mistaken, most people only minimally care about the "type" of wedding you are having. What they're really getting at is what [...]
By Erika, Fashion Expert So hey! It’s been a long time and I shouldn’t have left you. One day we’ll talk about my blogging break and reset, but today is NOT that day. So much has changed in my life since I last joined you here - like, SO MUCH! If you follow YCS [...]
By Erika, Resident Fashionista Yup, you read that right! The Chasing Joy Brunch and Learn (CJBL) that we have featured here on YCS (here, here, here, and here) will be heading to the Nation's Capital on Saturday January 11, 2014!! Not only is the #CJBL heading to DC - I'm going with it! I'm so [...]
By Erika, Resident Fashionista (Photo Credits: CoraStar Productions) This weekend I had the pleasure of speaking at the Chasing Joy Brunch and Learn about "Dressing for Success: What Everyone Should Know." It was truly an honor and my pleasure to speak with such a phenomenal group of women and network with them. We also listened [...]