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Naomi De Manana

Name: Naomi deManana
Title: Associate Style Editor
Hometown: Santa Cruz, California
Favorite wedding flower: Poppies and Sweet Peas
Best planning tip: Find professionals that you like and trust; Be as clear as possible about what you want; Then let go and trust their creativity.

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Registry: Dibbern Dinnerware

Posted by Naomi De Manana

This new “Golden Forest” dinnerware set by Bodo Sperlein for Dibbern is so beautiful. I would love to design a centerpiece based on the simple and lovely pattern. …

Love It! Bottega Louie

Posted by Naomi De Manana

While I was on vacation in California last week, I had the pleasure of dining atĀ Bottega Louie in downtown Los Angeles. It was such a fun place, with …

Love It! Swan Pedal Boat

Posted by Naomi De Manana

When I applied for a job at Martha Stewart Weddings, I submitted a dress story inspired by swans. So you can imagine my delight at seeing the feathery …

Registry: Teroforma

Posted by Naomi De Manana

I’m always on the lookout for companies that have a registry, and I get particularly excited when I find ones that focus on craftsmanship over mass production. That’s …

Fashion Week: Daphne Guinness Exhibit

Posted by Naomi De Manana

My head is still spinning! Last week I had the opportunity to attend the opening for Daphne Guinness’ retrospective at FIT. It was amazing! I still can’t believe …

Fashion Week: Norma Kamali in 3-D

Posted by Naomi De Manana

This week I attended the first ever 3-D fashion show by innovative designer Norma Kamali. She just launched her new 3-D website, so you can check out the …

Love It! Laduree's Newest Store

Posted by Naomi De Manana

I am so excited that Laduree has opened a boutique in Manhattan, and my shopping experience there was nothing short of heavenly perfection — the store is loaded …

Fashion Week: Herve Leger for Max Azria

Posted by Naomi De Manana

One of the best things about being a style editor is that I get to attend fashion shows. I find the entire experience from the invite design to …