Fashion Funhouse Emporium

1) Norma Kamali two piece bikini available at a Net a Porter 2) Zimmerman one piece available at Net a Porter 3) Floral bikini available at a Anthropologie 4) Polka Dot one piece available at a Anthropologie

If there is a way to fuse my love of vintage movies and modern fashion, then let the fusion begin.

On Tuesday, May 19, a TCM will show an Esther Williams movie marathon from 8PM- 5AM. If you've never heard of Ms. Williams, her movies are a true insight to what people found entertaining back in the early 1950's-- synchronized swimming. Can you imagine paying $15 today to see a movie in which a former Olympic swimmer flips around in the water for a good 20 minutes? Probably not. Though, I always find these films so intriguing because of it's a fun look at our past. And of course our fashion archives!

1) Babydoll short lace dress Delphine Manivet at Lovely Bridal, Under $7000 2) Floor length mermaid lace gown by Allure Bridals, Under $1000 3) Floor length A-line lace gown by Jorma Bridal, $345 4)Long sleeve short shift dress by BHLDN, $650 5) A-line gown with lace overlay, White by Vera Wang for David's Bridal, $1300 6) Kate Middleton in Alexander McQueen

The Princess' dress was safe and classic in all sense of the words. More crowd pleasing, she chose the Alexander McQueen label, the designer who before his untimely death was an industry darling and now, is even more heralded, even being honored with an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute titled Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty.

Not only was the dress tastefully appropriate for a royal wedding, but you can bet a whole batch of brides will be seeking both sleeves and lace. Check out these different matrimonial styles for brides to be without the Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton couture wedding dress budget.