You’ve styled some of our favorite red carpet moments — what do you look for in a gown and how do your clients know when you’ve found “the one?”

Well, there’s always that “Aha!” moment and I think it’s the same thing when you find your wedding dress, which is why I’m so thrilled to partner with Pronovias because for me the whole experience of picking out your gown for one of your most important red carpet moments is the same as picking out a gown for your most momentous occasion: your wedding. You generally try on a lot of different things. You probably try on a bunch of things you don’t like, too. You take those off. But when you find the one, you know — there’s a feeling. It’s that “Aha!” I can’t describe it more than just that.

Like you said, a wedding, like a red carpet,is a momentous occasion. Are there any things you need to keep in mind when dressing for a milestone like that?

Comfort! My goodness, you’re in this gown all night long. Same thing I tell my clients, you better be able to dance, sweat, cry, have fun. You’re in that dress and you have to love what you have on. You have to be comfortable and you have to be confident. If you’re not confident, it’s going to show. It’s going to show in pictures. It’s going to show in the way you walk. It’s going to show in the way you talk. You can’t have that nervousness in addition to everything else on the big day.

What are some of your favorite trends in bridal fashion right now?

I’m loving the various detachable elements. I think versatility is something the modern bride really looks for. I also have to comment that pockets are useful! And I love seeing these fuller silhouettes that give you that playfulness and certainly handy, that’s for sure. And I love that lace is having a comeback in a different way, the more sort of romantic feeling tiered bits that Pronovias has showcased, that real Spanish influence is so beautiful and so feminine.