The Style Journal

Your guide to bridal elegance and evening glamour.

Olive green strapless corset gown with draped neck scarf and delicate beading, elegant option for wedding guest dresses by Papilio Boutique Toronto

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Wedding Guest Dress

Finding the perfect outfit for a wedding doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. In fact, with the right approach, exploring the world of wedding guest dresses can be an exciting and inspiring part of the celebration itself. Whether you are attending a black-tie evening...
Lace mini dress with tulip skirt and shoulder ribbon ties by Papilio Boutique Toronto bridal store.

Bridal Shower Dresses: 5 Stylish Ideas for Every Celebration

As bridal shower season begins, it is time to find the perfect look to celebrate in style. While your wedding gown takes centre stage, your bridal shower look sets the tone for the celebration, whether it is a chic brunch, elegant tea party, or modern rooftop...
How to Choose the Perfect Prom Dress? – Part II

How to Choose the Perfect Prom Dress? – Part II

Hopefully, you have already done some work on the prom dress style that works for your body type. Here are some additional considerations. If you are a petite girl, think about cocktail dresses. Any short cocktail dress with a full skirt will make you look adorable on...

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How to Choose the Perfect Prom Dress? – Part I

How to Choose the Perfect Prom Dress? – Part I

There are very few occasions during your life when you get to wear a truly special dress. One of those times will be your prom. All girls dream of their graduation night as a beautiful, glamorous, and sensational affair. However, shopping for prom dresses or...

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How to be an Elegant Woman

How to be an Elegant Woman

“Elegance comes from being as beautiful inside as outside” – Coco Chanel   Elegance. This is not a word that one uses too often in this day and age. In generations past, women strived to embody that word in every way. Unfortunately, these days elegance has been...

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Where Fabrics Meet Fashion: Wedding Dress Fabrics Guide

Where Fabrics Meet Fashion: Wedding Dress Fabrics Guide

Being a bride is a memorable moment in every woman’s life. She gets to marry the love of her life dressed in the gown of her dreams. Some brides dream of their perfect dress since childhood, while others simply only have a vague idea of what they want. All women know...

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Bridesmaid Dresses

Bridesmaid Dresses

“No happiness is enjoyable without a friend”. Seneca   There is a well-known statement that friends show their love in times of trouble. Generally speaking, this person is there to support you in difficult times. We 100% agree with it. However, we live during the...

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Wedding Fashion – Papilio Boutique

Wedding Fashion – Papilio Boutique

Dressing for a wedding can be an extremely difficult task. From navigating the dress code to fitting in with the location, choosing the perfect wedding fashion can become tricky and stressful. Thanks to Papilio, dressing for any occasion can be made simpler. At...

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Cheap Wedding Dresses for the Budget Bride

Cheap Wedding Dresses for the Budget Bride

Everyone knows that having a wedding is extremely expensive. The cost of the wedding dress, venue, catering, centrepieces, and flowers all add up to a huge price tag. Lucky for budget brides, you can reduce your total wedding cost by buying a designer, but cheap...

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