TV Celeb Ali Fedotowsky married in Val Stefani Wedding Dress

Ali Fedotowsky and Kevin Manno officially tied the knot at an Oceanside ceremony in Palos Verdes, California.

Best known for as a tv host/personality and as the Season Six Bachelorette, Ali looked gorgeous in a custom Val Stefani gown she personalized for her reception.

Ali met with the designer duo behind Val Stefani, Valerie and Stephanie Chin, prior to her wedding day to customize a dress that wouldn’t make her feel “sucked in.”

About Val Stefani

Val Stefani is based out of the sunny shores of Southern California by the talented designers that brought you the successful bridal house Moonlight. With over 20 years of expertise this fashion house draws on generations of experience with the additions of the sister duo which the label draws its namesake. This cross-generational team dynamic allows for the creation of innovative designs while still rooted in the traditions that have made them successful.

A fierce feminine aesthetic is the inspiration behind every Val Stefani gown with gowns accented by delicate beading, hand rolled rosettes, cascading ruffles, and lace. Each gown conjures up vintage beauty and elegance that transcends generations and trends by using the most luxurious silk fabrics, intricate French lace, and hand sewn Swarovski crystal detail. These hand-crafted details and creation of feminine silhouettes are signatures for every Val Stefani gowns.

http://valstefani.com/

See some of the Top Artisan Fragrances of 2017

Every year select members of the Academy of Media Tastemakers, specifically those who specialize in scents, review a number of the year’s artisan fragrance, to determine their top picks. See who’s on the list, and what you should try now!

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Music Video Pick: Dua Lipa – New Rules

Today’s TasteTV music video pick is by Dua Lipa, called “New Rules.”

The song was recently ranked as the official UK NUMBER 1 song and the first solo female #1 since Adele’s “Hello.”

The staccato beat is refreshing, with a repetitiveness that is catchy but also improvisational. The lyrics are a great match with the actual music video visuals, which show a love sick disenchanted woman learning the new rules of relationships and hookups from her various friends, and then eventually passing them on to others in need. The well synchronized dance routines are choreographed yet spontaneous, ranging in locales from a hotel bedroom, to the bathroom, to the hotel swimming pool.

The video filters and styles have a flashy nouveau tropical vibe that makes the viewers feel cool and hip, especially when seen with the multi-hued designer sunglasses worn by her diverse multi-ethnic ‘posse’ of advisers and friends.

In this video, the ladies literally walk on water. Once you start humming, “I’ve got rules, I’ve got rules,” you’ll find the Dua Lipa ear bug has been caught for this song. The rules are contagious.

She is currently on tour around Europe, Asia and the United States. We certainly look forward to seeing her act live!

MORE ABOUT DUA LIPA

According to Wikipedia: “Dua Lipa (/ˈduːə ˈliːpə/; Albanian pronunciation: [dua liːpa]; born 22 August 1995) is an English singer, songwriter and model.[5][6] Her musical career began at age 14, when she began covering songs by other artists on YouTube. In 2015, she was signed with Warner Music Group, and released her first single soon after. In December 2016, a documentary about Lipa was commissioned by The Fader magazine, titled See in Blue.[7] In January 2017, she won the EBBA Public Choice Award.[8] Her self-titled debut studio album was released on 2 June 2017. The album spawned seven singles, including the top-10 single “Be the One” and the number-one single “New Rules”.”

The 5th TASTE HALL OF FAME Inductees Announced

The Fifth year Inductees to the TASTE HALL OF FAME have been announced, and the list is here. See who joined the legends this year.

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Prepare for Natural Emergencies with the Water Filtration Backpack

We often take civilization and running water for granted, but there are times when you may be short of both. This could be either when taking a trip into the wilderness or an underdeveloped region, or if affected by a natural disaster like an earthquake, fire or hurricane.

Fortunately, a little preparation can go a long way, and a new product such as the HydroLite Packable Filtration Backpack is a perfect tool to keep you hydrated with drinkable fresh water.

Whether it’s tap water in the Andes to a refill on your next trail run, clean drinking water is just a sip away with Matador’s new HydroLite Packable Filtration Backpack. The HydroLite is the first travel pack that filters water as you drink, providing 100,000 liters of clean drinking water over the life of one filter.

Matador has partnered with HydraPak® and Sawyer®, leaders in hydration and filtration technology, to integrate a technical water filter and hydration system into this packable backpack. HydroLite removes 99.99999% of bacteria and protozoa from any water source, but also packs down to the size of a standard 1L bottle for easy transport.

Most important to your health, the Hydrolite removes a wide range of nasty water-borne bugs, including salmonella, cholera, and E.coli, giardia and cryptosporidium.

HydroLite Features

  • · Waterproof Cordura® body with fully taped seams
  • · 2 liter HydraPak® reservoir (BPA and PVC free)
  • · Sawyer® MINI in-line filter
  • · AirSupport™ inflatable back pad for greater stability and comfort
  • · 8 liter waterproof main compartment
  • · Expandable front storage pocket with sealing zippers
  • · Chest pockets for bite valve storage, credit cards, cash, and more
  • · Nifco® gear tethers
  • · Hypalon® rolltop closure
  • · Anti-crease silicone hose
  • · Contoured straps
  • · Compression case for travel

About

Matador is a proudly bootstrapped start-up nestled in the colorful recreational mecca of Boulder, Colorado. With their launch in 2014, they created a brand new market niche–packable adventure gear. Each product is designed in house by a team of passionate adventurers and then thoroughly put to the test in the great outdoors.

www.MatadorUp.com

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend host Pasta Party with Crateful

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend celebrate life and good eating with Crateful, a Los Angeles-based meal delivery startup.

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