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Tie in a Tube.

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Fresh colors and lots of fun - it's a twisted tube top party. Here at Henkaa everything really does change - from the dresses to the accessories changing an outfit, in between we have a favourite addition - the convertible tube top. This tube comes in all of the shades of our collection (not all pictured), and also allows for some whimsical play when it comes to getting more out of your outfit. Made from the same material of your Sakura dress, these tube tops can help you cover up more, or get a more casual look day to day from your dress.

26 shades, and counting. Stay tuned - we have some twisty ideas for how you can add a new dimension of transformation. Think halters, color blocking trends, and pops of color in all the right places.

Happy Day, Henkaa-istas!

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Henkaa Launches Sparkle Jewellery Collection

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Brooches, Earrings and Bracelets, oh my! Henkaa is proud to officially launch our much anticipated Sparkle Jewellery Collection on our website. Accessories are a great way to add a little sparkle to your Henkaa dresses but not only that, accessories can do a lot for your outfit. Here's a couple pointers you can do with our Sparkle Jewellery Collection:

  1. Give a variety of looks to a single outfit - our crystal brooches can be a great addition to change up your style. Whether you use a pair of mini brooches or our single brooches, embellish your neckline or favourite style 
    Our gorgeous bride Kelly sent us this beautiful photo wearing one of our circle brooches in the Cleopatra style. 

  2. Pull attention away from your trouble spots - drawing attention to your nape with earrings or even your wrists with a variety of our rhinestone bracelets. 
  3. Make a garment look expensive - accessories are the perfect finisher to an outfit. You can keep it simple and a wow factor with a hint of bling to go with your Sakura convertible dress.

You never know, accessories can really add that extra punch to an outfit. From finishing to drawing attention away from figure challenges, accessories can do the job – so long as you know how to accessorize correctly. So enjoy a little bling at a great price with Henkaa's Sparkle Jewellery Collection.

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Henkaa's In The Loop Episode Airs on Feb 17

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This Friday February 17, 2012, at 11:00PM EST Watch In the Loop with host Nina Hallie Dixon on Rogers TV. Cable 10 and 63.

This is an episode you don’t want to miss! If you do miss it you can catch repeats Saturday February 18, 2012 at 9:30PM and  Sunday February 19, 2012 at 8:30PM.

Some very special guests share their stories on how they turned their dreams into reality ... Joanna Duong Creator of Henkaa -the one dress with infinite style shares her story of success, triumph and how she is giving back to the community.

Our founder and creator of Henkaa, Jo, will be sharing the very essence of what this company is all about! Make sure you tune and listen to her share the ups and downs, how this amazing dress has been part of a journey that is represents change. Henkaa is also a proud sponsor of host Nina Hallie Dixon's wardrobe as she's been wearing the same Henkaa dress in different styles! We can't wait to catch it so don't forget to tune in!

Stay tuned. www.rogerstv.com/IntheLoop

Keep In the Loop Blog: http://www.keepintheloop.com/apps/blog

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Henkaa at The Great Bridal Show New York Recap

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Last weekend, Henkaa went to the Big Apple for the Great Bridal Expo and it exceeded our expectations in every way possible! 2012 is a great year so far and the brides were showing their enthusiasm waiting patiently to begin their day of learning and planning their weddings. 

We had many brides stop by our booth showing interest in our dresses and getting a chance to Feel the Henkaa Difference in our fabric. (We are currently offering Free Swatch Samples for a limited time only, so hurry and take advantage of this special offer!) It was a blast interacting with the new brides-to-be teaching them how easy it is to wear our convertible dresses effortlessly with demos and tutorials!

Trade shows are exciting for us because we get to learn about our brides' wedding stories and more importantly their preparations for their big day. With our Outfit Your Bridesmaid contest, we knew it would be a hit with among brides because they could win their bridal party a Henkaa dress as a wedding gift which the girls could keep and wear even after the wedding.

New Yorkers definitely lived up to our expectations of being outgoing, friendly and more. That's another trade show in the bag and we can't wait for the next one coming up. We'll be joining The Great Bridal Expo in Phoenix next month! If you're in the area, please come by and say hello! We are also taking appointments for fittings so please email us info@henkaa.com if you are interested. 

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Shades of Love

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Happy Pre-Valentine's Day! If you're looking for some guidance in colour selections, look no further, really. Ruby Red and Blush Pink take front stage for these festivities, perfectly in line with the theme of February. Whether you're feeling delicate and feminine or fierce and fiery in red, there are two stunning shades ready and willing to be donned for your dinner parties and soirees.

What's more is the abundance of accessories, cake pops, and on tone accessories to enjoy. Think romantic ties, ones that are flattering and sophisticated. Dress it up - you deserve it.

Happy Ruby and Blush shades day!

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An Alteration-free Bridesmaid Dress

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The other day, I was watching the romantic-comedy 27 Dresses. As Katherine Heigl stepped out in an unflattering bridesmaid dress time and time again, out came one of the memorable quotes of the movie, "the best part is... you can shorten it and wear it again!" 

Although most bridesmaids hope they can find use for these dresses again, how many people actually have the time to rework a dress? I have a couple of my own from past weddings and alterations tend to take time and money - not exactly a hassle-free parting gift. So even if we try to be optimistic about our options, these dresses tend to collect dust in that closet of ours. 

Henkaa really can be a great alternative and hopefully the new trend of bridesmaid dresses this year. You won't have "fad" necklines or colours to date your style and our classic style will undoubtedly flatter every shape you become before-during-or-after the wedding. 

Henkaa dresses are worn and re-worn again and again. Our Henkaa dresses have been through rehearsal dinners, honeymoon vacations, and even for flaunting the new baby bump at a special occasion.  Another great feature is that wearing them in different styles, with different accessories, creates the illusion that you're wearing a totally different dress. Now if that's not exploiting the GREEN movement, I don't know what is! ;)

So if you're shopping around and considering a dress, keep your bridesmaids in mind and think about their closets! Why not get them a Henkaa dress that'll save time and money - and leave them with a parting gift that they can wear often! 

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Bridesmaids 101

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You've been called into duty - and it's exciting. Being a bridesmaid can be an invigorating and life changing experience - and unlike 27 dresses, you're in for a unique and rewarding ride. But how do you navigate the flurry and rush of activity with grace and poise? Here are a few ways to go about getting started:
 

  1. Plan, plan, plan: Lend a helping hand wherever you can - whether it be packing goodies for the wedding to just a sympathetic ear. You're about to become a masterful multitasker so wear it well.

  2. Shop and Entertain: There are a lot of decisions to be made around a wedding. Everything from food to colours, dresses to centre pieces. Be the buddy to go along for sporadic and spontaneous shopping trips. Entertain ideas and pamper your bride to be bestie

  3. Just go with it: So hopefully you luck out and have the option of choosing a Henkaa dress for the bridesmaids dresses. But in the instance that it spans outside of your comfort zone, said picked dress, be open and mindful of the fact that you're making one lucky lady very happy from being easy going. And that's all you can ask for in return come your turn!

  4. The Pre-Game Show: The Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party are such important milestones. Celebrate them with gusto, wholeheartedly dive into the kitsch and tackiness that you may witness. And love every moment of it - that's the life

  5. The Main Event: Everything from being a runner to chatting the bride through her big day. Every moment is precious and monumental - make a difference by being your best self. And when all is said and done, dance, enjoy, and bid adieu to one more who's left bachelorettehood. They're in beautiful company.

 

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San Diego Trade Show Recap

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Henkaa finally debuted in the US at San Diego’s Bridal Bazaar last weekend! Just as we had imagined, it would be pure wedding mayhem. The sunshine weather on Sunday helped us get in the spirit and prepare for the thousands of attendees browsing through the hundreds of vendors showcasing their best wedding pieces. 

Henkaa was right in the center of the show where brides stopped by to show interest over the beautiful dresses. Our Henkaa stylists demonstrated how easy it would be to switch from a twisted two strap dress to an elegant one shoulder style in a matter of seconds. 

A trade show is not complete without our fashion show! Henkaa was also a hit at Bridal Bazaar’s fashion show, having nine girls showcasing various styles (wearing Peach-Pink Coral, Royal Blue and our simple Pure Ivory Gown).  The models even performed a small dance routine that showed off how comfortable and chic the Henkaa dresses were! 

You can see how the fabric moves so easily and our full skirt will make every girl want to twirl in our Sakura convertible dresses.

All in all, it was a fantastic show to participate in and a great experience for us!  Everyone left with a brochure in hand armed with many ideas for their upcoming weddings!

Thank you San Diego Bridal Bazaar for hosting our debut and we also want to thank our neighbouring vendors who showed us such great hospitality. There are a million reasons why we love what we do but being part of a bride's special day is definitely on the top of our list! Good luck to all the brides we met! 

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Henkaa on Pinterest

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Henkaa Pinterest

So we'll be the first to admit that we're obsessed with the highly-addictive nature of Pinterest. We've created moodboards for all of our Henkaa colours to give brides a source of inspiration when they are building a colour palette for their wedding. Once you get started, you won't stop. This source of inspiration is like a never ending well of ideas. 

We browse through some great moments and ideas from other weddings and we pin them on our boards for everyone to see.  They give us ideas and we are able to grow and change like our clients. For example, we're estatic about our Spring 2012 colours (which by the way is available now on pre-order) including the popular Robin's Egg which we see as a favourite for cakes and desserts. How cool is that? Check out our Pinterest account: www.pinterest.com/henkaa and get inspired with our Henkaa shades. 

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