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Los Angeles Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Bridal Second Looks for Every Budget and Theme
LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. When the ceremony ends and the party begins, many modern brides are swapping sweeping trains and voluminous skirts for sleek jumpsuits, flirty minis, or shimmering two-pieces designed for dancing the night away. Whether you're planning a dramatic reveal or just want something more comfortable (yet no less stylish), a second look lets you express a different side of your bridal style. From fashion-forward ensembles to effortless outfit changes, these chic second looks prove that your wedding wardrobe can—and should—have a playful encore. Crafted of linen and silk, this gown is designed with petal appliqués. This midi-length piece features a sweetheart neck, spaghetti straps, and a corset-inspired bodice. A high-neck midi knit dress with delicate faux pearl straps and gold-tone fastenings at the neck and back waist. Featuring a tiered silhouette, the Sandrine sheer sequin gown from Sabina Musayev is adorned with ethereal floral embellishments on the shoulders. The Halle Dress features hand-placed feathers offer a three-dimensional aire while the asymmetrical cut adds a contemporary touch. The Halle Dress features hand-placed feathers offer a three-dimensional aire while the asymmetrical cut adds a contemporary touch. An a-line sleeveless maxi-length dress designed in an intricate floral lace and silhouette enhancing boning. Satin midi dress with straight neckline and adjustable spaghetti straps. Wrap bodice with V-neck, open back with self-tie closure. The Cadence satin jacquard slip dress has a a delicate floral texture, open back and asymmetrical flounce seam. Featuring a deep cowl neckline and an alluring open back, this dress is designed to turn heads. Designed to have a soft draped fit around the neckline and soft fit body, the adjustable halter tie ensures a perfect fit, while the delicate chiffon rose applique detail adds a touch of whimsical charm. This dress is distinguished by its satin fabric that provides an elegant shine and a soft touch. Its asymmetrical design adds a modern touch, while the bow on the shoulder, which can be adjusted in multiple ways, offers versatility and style. The most perfect sparkly mini built to dance the night away. You will love how the luxurious beaded Mikado scoops across the corseted bodice and balances perfectly with the modern mini silhouette. Emerson is a strapless fitted crepe dress that is designed with princess seams and a double layer of dainty feathers along the collar and skirt hem, giving the dress an extra luxe feeling. A mini-length faux pearl adorned fringed dress with a square cut neckline and delicate straps. Danielle Frankel's dresses are a masterclass in modern bridalwear, and they're made with such attention to detail that they'll be talked about for a lifetime. This 'Wendell' style is cut from layers of tulle and lace that will create beautiful movement in your photographs.
Telegraph
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
The Au Pair, Channel 5 review: the sort of schlocky mindless fun that makes you binge the lot
If you're in the mood for some enjoyably schlocky nonsense, Channel 5's The Au Pair fits the bill. It's the kind of mile-a-minute, OTT thriller in which 25 outlandish things happen in the first episode. You know the sort of thing. As in a cartoon, everyone who gets a bash to the head is knocked out cold. Villains administer potentially lethal injections to their enemies on a regular basis. Someone gets tied up in the boot of a car. All of this happens in the Cotswolds. Well, the caption tells us this is taking place in the Cotswolds, but there isn't a Cotswold stone in sight and it appears to have been filmed somewhere else for budgetary reasons. Never mind, it looks very pretty. Into the idyllic life of Zoe (Sally Bretton), who lives in a beautiful house with her family, comes a French au pair. You can never trust the French. Particularly this one, because she is on a dastardly mission to ruin Zoe and her family. But why? All will be revealed, in increasingly fraught instalments. There are strong echoes of the 1990s thriller The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. Sandrine (Ludmilla Makowski) arrives at the home of Zoe and Chris (Kenny Doughty) in response to an advert for an au pair. The couple have been married for three years and Zoe is stepmother to Chris's two children, while going through her own fertility struggles and grieving the loss of a baby. Zoe's dad (a lovely turn from David Suchet) lives in the annexe. Sandrine soon makes herself indispensable while also trying to bump everyone off. Every second scene seems to involve her eavesdropping behind a door. There is attention to detail in places – the costume designer has got it spot on, particularly with Suchet's wardrobe of retired doctor smart casualwear – but you could drive a luxury SUV through the plotholes, and don't get me started on the stepdaughter's schoolfriend who is eight months pregnant and hiding it from her parents yet doesn't seem to be all that worried about it. And why does Sandrine need to have one of those evidence walls from crime shows, covered in photographs and Post-it notes? Still, it's mindless fun, and I rushed to watch the second episode straight after the first. Plus, it's elevated by a classy performance from Makowski, who exudes Gallic cool.
