Top Canadian resorts with a touch of Ines!

Banff, Alberta

Banff, Alberta, appears out of the mist of the Canadian Rocky mountains as a breathtaking, beautiful wintery treasure. With the impending Castle Mountain dominating the backdrop, Banff has become a popular destination all year long.

Three resorts lie close to one another, and are known worldwide for their beauty and splendour... much like an Ines Glove!

When visiting Banff and its surroundings, you will want to clothe yourself in warmth, starting with short glace leather gloves for everyday. Sunshine Village, Lake Louise Mountain Resort, and Mount Norquay are all resorts in Banff Provincial Park and are connected by courtesy shuttles for easy transportation.

But Banff is not all about skiing... it also makes a beautiful backdrop for a fairytale wedding! A perfect opportunity awaits for a pair of happy know leather gloves and a wedding dress... truly a dream come true!

Erin heads to the Toronto Star National Bridal Show!!

Well, I'm off to my very first bridal show and I'm so excited! I have the leather wedding dress, and now I need to work on putting the rest of the day together.

No matter what happens, Ines will be a part of our day, with my sensual almost elbow high gloves as a part of my wedding ensemble. Ines herself may be all the way in Amsterdam, but her creativity and luxurious leather has inspired our day. Beautiful!

The perfect dress for the perfect day...

Sometimes, the perfect wedding dress goes beyond convention... when the right dress presents itself, the feeling of perfection is overwhelming. Such was the case when I stumbled upon a leather halter dress in Northbound Leather, the most amazing leather store located in the heart of downtown Toronto.

Tears sprang to my eyes when I tried it on... the dress was perfect! Now, my next step is to meet with a designer to customize this luxurious dress to me. White leather is a necessity, and to that end, I will be looking to Ines Gloves for a pair of my sensual shoulder high gloves to match!

Stay tuned to later blog posts for the process... very exciting!

Did you know???

The traditional gift for the third wedding anniversary is leather!!

The third year of marriage is most often when a couple first becomes aware of the durability of their relationship. Being one of the most durable materials, leather has traditionally been the gift of choice for this celebration.

Congratulations to all our leather lovers celebrating their third wedding anniversary this year!

Choosing Ines Gloves for your wedding - part 4: shoulder-high gloves

White is probably the most popular color to be associated with weddings. It's perfectly elegant and beautiful... can you really pair a white leather glove with a white wedding dress?? With Ines, of course, you can! If you would rather not, we have just the glove for you!

Round top shoulder-high gloves



My sensual round top shoulder-high gloves are the perfect glove for adding a touch of feminine elegance to your wedding day look. The rounded cuff of this glove is very delicate, while the thin, fitted kidskin leather looks graceful on anyone. These gloves are available in a nude color, which would only just offset the white of your wedding dress. Try these gloves with a simple gown... let these graceful gloves speak for themselves!  

Choosing Ines Gloves for your wedding - part 3: shoulder-high gloves (my nights)

Opera-length gloves first made their dramatic appearance in the pre-World War 1 era, and quickly became a symbol of feminine elegance. As this glovey trend caught on, necklines plunged, the sleeves of evening gowns grew shorter, and the gloves grew delightfully longer!

Before you slip into a pair of shoulder-high leather gloves, there are certain rules of etiquette that apply. Check out my blog posts dated 30 June and 20 July, 2013, to brush up on your long glovey etiquette before your big day.

Black shoulder-high gloves

Black leather gloves are extremely elegant, with a hint of sensuality. They are slimming, and are perhaps best for highlighting the feminine contours of the hands and arms, especially when paired with your wedding dress. Yes, black is bold... but a strapless, contemporary, and chic wedding dress with a pair of my sensual stretch leather shoulder-high gloves (in my nights) will stun your guests and make for a superb wedding day look.

Choosing Ines Gloves for your wedding - part 2: past elbow gloves

It's your wedding day, and the spotlight is all on you! Choose your leather wedding gloves to define your own personal style....

Elbow-length gloves

Whether in white or black, elbow-length leather gloves will add a touch of elegance and femininity to your wedding day look. My sensual cashmere past elbow gloves (in my nights) look very dramatic when worn with a flowy, feminine wedding dress made from organza, charmeuse, or tulle. Simply stunning!

Choosing Ines Gloves for your wedding - part 1: short gloves

Your wedding is undoubtedly one of the most important and memorable days in your entire life. So much decisionmaking is involved... let me take some of the guesswork out of it by providing some useful advice on pairing your favorite Ines Gloves with your personal style of wedding dress. I hope you enjoy this first post of a 4-part blog series. Stay tuned!

Short glace gloves

 







Wrist-length glace gloves were in vogue in the 1950s and 1960s. White- and cream-coloured gloves were the most popular shades to wear on your wedding day. At that time, such gloves showed a young lady of proper breeding. Today, however, more and brighter colors are appearing at the altar!

My short every day glace gloves function best with a vintage-style wedding dress, no longer than tea length (falling several inches above the ankle).

"I do"... wedding glove etiquette with Ines - part 3

Your wedding is the perfect time for you to spoil your hands with a pair of Ines Gloves. They will complement your wedding dress, and provide just the perfect amount of elegance, grace, and charm, while also making your hands and arms looks even more attractive.

Exchanging your wedding rings

This could potentially be the most nerve-wracking part of the entire wedding ceremony if you are not familiar with removing your gloves! Before exchanging rings with your soon-to-be husband, your wedding gloves are elegantly removed and passed along to your maid-of-honor with your bouquet. Try practicing glove removal several times to ensure a smoothness and grace, as you will be removing your gloves in front of family and friends.

If you choose to remove your gloves prior to the ring exchange, leave your gloves off until the ceremony has finished. However, don't forget to put them back on in time for photographs!

"I do"... wedding glove etiquette with Ines - part 1

We all dream of our very special day, when we get to put on that beautiful white wedding dress and say "I do" to our special person. I've also dreamed of this day... and I have every intention of including a pair of leather gloves with my wedding dress. But how are they worn? When are they removed? Do I put my wedding ring over the glove finger? Help!!!!

Here is the first in a 4-part series looking at the etiquette governing wedding gloves....

Glove style

Historically, the choice and length of your wedding gloves were a reflection of how formal your wedding and reception were and the time of day they occurred. Now, however, people are reinventing old traditions in new and unique ways. The color and style of your wedding dress gives you freedom in glove selection. Just because you're wearing white, doesn't mean your gloves have to be!

The bride pictured above is wearing a pair of Ines' My fashion fingerless driving gloves in my glossy nights. Her gown is quite ornate, and she has correctly selected a simpler pair of gloves to complement. Your goal should always be to enhance your wedding dress, rather than overwhelm your ensemble with too many accessories.

Check back tomorrow for part 2!!

Seeing red gloves... for love

A young woman in Sicily, Italy, would advertise her intent to marry by wearing red gloves exclusively!

Try your luck with a pair of My sensual silk-lined almost-elbow high gloves!