Friday, November 26, 2010

Esposita Bridal Holiday Kick-Off Sale!

Stop by the Esposita Boutique for 20% off ALL Earrings.
Black Friday through Cyber Monday only!







Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving from Esposita Bridal!

Esposita Bridal would like to wish you and your family a very
Happy Thanksgiving! 
We have so much to be thankful for this year, and have such gratitude for all of those who have been so supportive as we have launched EspositaBridal.com!

Be sure to stay connected with us throughout the holiday season for winter wedding styles and trends, diet tips, and holiday stress-less advice.We will keep you posted about upcoming sales and specials at the Esposita Boutique, so keep an eye out for great bargains throughout the month of December. Just think of it as our little gift to you!



At Esposita we are on pins and needles as we wait for more details about the upcoming royal wedding between Prince William and the beautiful Kate Middleton. It will certainly be an affair to remember, and the countdown has begun! Only 156 days left!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

New Esposita Boutique Items

Esposita Bridal now features Wedding Accessories!
Drop by the Esposita Boutique for some wedding color inspiration-
Deep Sultry Red, to Perfect Plum....
Our rose petal color palette will get your color creativity in motion!

EspositaBridal.com
 


Faux petals are a great budget friendly solution for the brides who wish to get that extra color pop, without the messy floral cleanup afterward. Unlike real rose petals, these faux florals will make a gorgeous addition to your new home for post-wedding parties and decor that will last and last!

Pink 100 Count $8


Cinnamon 100 Count $8

Coral 2 tone 100 Count $9

Deep Red 100 Count $8

Gold Metallic 100 Count $9

Ivory 100 Count $8

Plum 100 Count $8

Silver Metallic 100 Count $9

White 100 Count $8

Yellow 100 Count $8
Esposita Recommends:
Faux petals are a great budget friendly solution for the brides who wish to get that extra color pop, without the messy floral cleanup afterward. Unlike real rose petals, these faux florals will make a gorgeous addition to your new home for post-wedding parties, and decor.



Thursday, November 11, 2010

Esposita Holiday Bridal Guide Tip: November 11, 2010

Don't let those busy holiday weekends ruin your bridal diet! 
 
Esposita tip for November 11, 2010:
Esposita always recommends being prepared. Food from home will not only save you money, but the calories can do naughty things to your bridal diet. Grab a bag of carrots and some crackers with a string cheese before you head out the door for that holiday shopping outing. They will fit right in your handbag, and keep you away from those holiday cookie samples in the grocery store!
However if you find yourself without your shopping snacks, don't worry.
If you're in a rush and have a car full of holiday shopping bags, now you don't have to feel guilty about a quick trip through the Taco Bell drive thru. Their new Fresco Menu is a healthier alternative to the traditional menu items-if necessary.
 
As a comparison:
Crunchy Fresco Taco- 150 calories and 7 grams of fat
Regular Crunchy Taco- 170 calories and 10 grams of fat
 
A great trick to use when eating this meal on-the-go:
 Purchase 2 Fresco Crunchy Tacos, but keep only 1 shell. Simply ask for a fork from the drive thru and you can have 1 crunchy taco with a side "salad"! Throwing that 1 crunchy shell away will save you about 70 calories! Follow this tip, and you will have taken a 300 calorie meal to only 230! Not into being wasteful? Ask the drive thru attendant to keep the crunchy shell and give you the filling in a bowl. You will get fresher ingredients and will even have a nice little bowl to use for your meal!
 
***Brides, Be cautious***
If you are watching your sodium intake (which we all should):
 
Fresco Crunchy Taco actually has 350 grams of sodium 
VS
330 grams from the Regular Crunchy Taco
 
 
All nutritional information: TacoBell.com
 

Monday, November 8, 2010

Bridal Styles

Bridal Styles
Bridal Styles by Esposita Bridal featuring formal shoes

Small busted brides: Aim for styles that create volume. It's important that you appear voluptuous in all the right places. These styles add volume with rosettes and asymmetrical lines along the bust line.


Thursday, November 4, 2010

November 4, 2010 "Dedicated to our Esposita Military Brides!"

A HUGE "Thank You" to our Esposita Military Brides!
 
At Esposita, we are inspired by acts of kindness and service in the community. As brides, it's important to remember those who are fighting for us in order to give us the freedom to make all of our wedding dreams possible. It's easy for us to get lost in Wedding World and forget about the real life sacrifices that our fellow Americans are making each day. Thousands of military men and women are currently serving overseas. Unfortunately, some are deployed with little notice. This often leaves them without the opportunity to have the wedding of their dreams.
 
Alfred Angelo has taken notice. Their 15% discount for military brides has given so much hope and opportunity to many of our HEROINES who are otherwise without. When presenting a valid US military ID at any Alfred Angelo location, a 15% discount will be given on any bridal gown in the store!
 
In 2009, Alfred Angelo donated 20 wedding gowns to Fort Benning couples who were facing fall deployment. Operation Homefront-Georgia, coupled with Alfred Angelo to make wedding dreams come true for each for these courageous couples.
 
Operation Homefront provides emergency assistance for our troops, the families they leave behind and for wounded warriors when they return home. A national nonprofit, Operation Homefront leads more than 4,500 volunteers in 30 chapters nationwide, and has met more than 202,000 needs since 2002. Operation Homefront is a four-star rated charity by watchdog Charity Navigator. Nationally, 92 cents of every dollar donated to Operation Homefront goes to programs.
 
Esposita encourages you to help our heroes!
If you would like to participate in Operation Homefront, please click to view current needs for our military men and women.
 
sources:
Alfred Angelo
Operation Homefront.net
 
 

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

November 3, 2010 Esposita Deals: Fabulous Bridal Shoes for Under $100!




Esposita Deals!
As you're gearing up for the holidays, these bridal bargains will come in handy. Not only are all of these fabulous finds GORGEOUS, but they are completely wearable for post-wedding and holiday parties. Versatility is key for Esposita Brides, and let's not forget that each of these are under $100!
Endless.com is an amazing resource for bridal shoes. Their sales change almost weekly, and if you're lucky, you can catch bridal shoes for up to 60% off!




Esposita Tip:
Spring and Summer brides should begin shoe shopping NOW! The winter months are perfect for finding great deals on bridal sandals in ivory and white. Everyone else is keeping cozy with military inspired combat boots, while the Esposita Brides are thinking ahead!
Get them before they're gone!













































These Badgley Mischka shoes are to die for! Not only does the designing powerhouse make smashing wedding gowns, they have also expanded their empire to cover bridal footwear. And surprisingly, most of them retail for under $300!












Tuesday, November 2, 2010

November 2, 2010: "Esposita Holiday Bridal Guide"

 It's official! The holiday season is just around the corner, which means that our days will be filled with baking, partying, celebrating and feasting with our loved-ones. Unfortunately, these holiday goodies can quickly reverse the previous months of hard work dedicated to our bridal bodies. For all of the winter brides out there, Esposita is dedicated to helping you stay on track with your bridal diet as you navigate your way through the holiday season!

Calories in drinks are not hidden (they're listed right on the Nutrition Facts label), but many people don't realize just how many calories beverages can contribute to their daily intake. As you can see in the example below, calories from drinks can really add up. But there is good news: you have plenty of options for reducing the number of calories in what you drink!


Occasion Instead of… Calories Try… Calories
Morning coffee shop run Medium café latte (16 oz) made with whole milk 265 Small café latte (12 ounces) made with fat-free milk       125
Lunchtime combo meal 20-oz. bottle of non diet cola 227 Bottle of water or diet soda        0
Afternoon break Sweetened lemon iced tea from the vending machine (16 ounces) 180 Sparkling water with natural lemon flavor (not sweetened)        0
Dinnertime A glass of non diet ginger ale with your meal (12 ounces) 124 Water with a slice of lemon or lime, or seltzer water with a splash of 100% fruit juice 0 calories for the water with fruit slice, or about 30 calories for seltzer water with 2 ounces of 100% orange juice.
Total beverage calories: 796
125-155
(USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference)


 Type of Beverage
Calories in 12 ounces
Calories in 20 ounces
Fruit punch
192
320
100% apple juice
192
300
100% orange juice
168
280
Lemonade
168
280
Regular lemon/lime soda
148
247
Regular cola
136
227
Sweetened lemon iced tea (bottled, not homemade)
135
225
Tonic water
124
207
Regular ginger ale
124
207
Sports drink
99
165
Fitness water
18
36
Unsweetened iced tea
2
3
Diet soda (with aspartame)
 0*
  0*
Carbonated water (unsweetened)
0
0
Water
0
0
 *Some diet soft drinks can contain a small number of calories that are not listed on the nutrition facts label.
( USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference)
 Information obtained from US Gov. CDC - Center for Disease Control
Winter brides: 
Stay tuned for more diet tips throughout the season with the Esposita Holiday Bridal Guide!