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TheKnot.com and Pantene are looking for brides-to-be who are looking for expert help when it comes to their head-to-toe bridal style. We’re on the search for Knotties who have not selected their wedding gown or determined their bridal style. Four lucky winners will score a dream dress and a bride-beautiful transformation.


What do you receive?

• A private consultation with The Knot fashion editor to find the perfect gown.


• A hair and beauty makeover from the experts at Pantene.


• A special discount off a gorgeous gown of your choice from a top NYC bridal salon.


• A starring role in a The Knot TV segment.


• AND, best of all, a complete makeover featured in the Summer 2011 issue of The Knot magazine!

In order to qualify you must:

* Live in the New York Metro area.
* Have not yet selected your wedding gown.
* Be available for a full-day shoot in NYC sometime between January 21 and 31, 2011.


To Enter Email: castingcall@theknot.com

* A current photo
* Engagement and wedding date
* City and State
* Total wedding budget (approximately)
* Wedding style in 10 words or less (romantic, modern, eco, vintage)
* AND MOST IMPORTANT, why you deserve this dream opportunity.



Added bonus: If you already chose your dress, but are looking for the ultimate bridal look, we’re choosing two Knotties to receive an ultimate Pantene hair and makeup consultation! Send the above information to moderators@theknot.com.

Bridal lovelies, are you into horoscopes? I love horoscopes. I am a Sagittarius (my birthday is tomorrow! Yay!). So if you know your sign, head on over to JLM Couture. They have mapped out your horoscope and a corresponding dress for your particular zodiac sign. See if your zodiac info sounds like you. I know that mine does. Even though I do not believe in any way that Miley Cyrus is a style icon. Ummmm, fellow Sag Katie Holmes a style icon!!!!


Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

Personality: As a Sagittarius, you're one of the wanderers of the zodiac - you're on an endless odyssey to find the meaning of life. You're an adventurer. A truth-seeker. Above all else, you value freedom. Your thrilling, nomadic lifestyle means you have no shortage of stories and make a great entertainer.

Your Sign's Style: You're a free spirit and your clothes are sensibly chic. It's all about layers - pullovers, leg warmers, and flannels paired with comfy jeans and leggings.

Your Wedding Dress Horoscope: Renew your passport - if anyone's a destination bride, it's you. You'll need a beachy wedding gown that's a breeze to pack. The goddess gown was made for you Sagittarius! Leave your hair free and flowing.

Style icon who shares your sign: Miley Cyrus

I saw this picture and it immediately caught my attention. The image is so striking. Not to mention the beautiful silk flower in her hair. It can be yours at Piper Ewan.

So adorable. Available at Emma Gordon London.

Groomies, listen up. There is a store that makes ties that don't suck!!! Enter Ties That Don't Suck. I am in love with this store. I know there are grooms out there that have great style and personality who are looking for something that will garner a little attention on them on their wedding day. After all, it's their friggin' day too! These wedding packages from Ties That Don't Suck are perfect. The designs are amazing. You can even have your initial screenprinted right on. See these and plenty more over at Ties That Don't Suck.

I so love custom made wedding gowns. It gives the bride so much freedom and control of what her dress will truly look like. These custom made gowns by Bridal Bliss are simply gorgeous. She is currently not accepting custom design orders at this time. But you can choose from any of the designs currently featured in her shop and have it custom made to your measurements. She is accepting orders that have a deadline date of June 2011 or later. View her entire collection over at Bridal Bliss.

Gap has launched its Holiday campaign - "Want" - which includes a series of videos featuring fashion blogger Susie Bubble. The videos answer the question -if you could give anything in the world, what would it be?

In the video, Susie speaks passionately about giving back to Shelter England, an organization that works to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and bad housing. What's cool about this video is that in the series you can support various causes by sharing them with your friends and family. For every "Like" a video receives on Facebook, $1 will be donated to the charitable organization featured in the video, up to $150,000.

Plus, each time someone "Likes" a video, Gap will give them a little something for themselves-30% off one regularly priced item.

"Want" Campaign Personalities & Charitable Organizations

• Model and co-founder of FEED Projects, Lauren Bush, supports Feed Projects;


• True Blood's Ryan Kwanten supports City of Hope;


• Foursquare founders Dennis Crowley and Naveen Selvadurai support Camp Interactive;


• Comedian, writer and star of NBC's Community, Donald Glover supports Community Connections;


• Actress Yaya DaCosta supports Women for Women International;


• Social Media whiz Alisa Leonard supports Goods for Good;


• Style blogger Susie Bubble supports Shelter England;


• Broadway's "Spider-Man," Reeve Carney supports Partnership for the Homeless;


• Dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied supports Baryshnikov Arts Center.