JNCelebrate

LINDA BACHRACK

Special to The Jewish News

en elegantly dressed young
women will precede Becca
Rosen down the aisle when
she marries Steve Goodman
next August. Their gowns were the least
of Becca's concerns, thanks to designer
Nicole Miller.
"I wanted something simple, non-
traditional and flattering to everyone,"
says Becca of her quest for the ideal
bridesmaid dress. "I looked first at Han-
nah Rose in Bloomfield Hills and found
the perfect gown in five minutes."
Becca's sister Lisa, a new mom,
accompanied the bride on her dress
search. Lisa considers herself an expert
at attendant attire, having been in a
number of weddings and experienced
some sub-quality gowns. "I've had $200
dresses unravel at the wedding," she
says. They didn't even make it to the
reception."
So, Becca, a Birmingham resident
who works for WPLT Radio was con-
vinced she should look for quality and
wearability.
The spring formal wear selection at -
Hannah Rose includes an array of pas-
tel-colored confections by Nicole Miller
and Vera Wang. Becca chose a platinum
moss crepe gown with an empire waist
and scooped neckline.
"Simple elegance," says Becca's
mother, Faye, nodding her approval.
"The color will reflect the light beauti-
fully," she says, already imagining the
entire ambience of the ceremony.
Becca's dress choice mirrors the dom-
inant trend in this season's special occa-
sion dresses. "Pastels are hot," says
Nancy Karbal, Hannah Rose store man-
ager. "Look for ice blue, pink cham-
pagne, ivory, pale taupe and Becca's
beautiful silvery platinum."
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Spring Beauty

Wedding day hues: Bride-to-be Becca Rosen: in .Vera Wang 7 s ice-blue satin and Michelle Binno in an
elegant taupe gown :from Nicole Millen

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No matter what the occasion, you'll arrive in style
if you heed the season's top trends:
* Pastel colors, from pale blues to silvery grays.
* Simple, body-skimming silhouettes.
* Sheer fabrics, from gauzy silks to stretch lace.
* Long or to-the-knee skirts.
* Sexy high heels and beaded bags.