Today I'm over at The Savvy Scoop Blog, talking all about how eco-friendly fabrics have come a long way since their inception about twenty years back. Can you believe this dress is in sustainable cotton/silk satin? You can see and READ MORE . . . .
Sunday 2 October 2011
TODAY YOU'LL FIND ME . . .
Today I'm over at The Savvy Scoop Blog, talking all about how eco-friendly fabrics have come a long way since their inception about twenty years back. Can you believe this dress is in sustainable cotton/silk satin? You can see and READ MORE . . . .
Saturday 1 October 2011
BRAVO ELIE SAAB
Okay, let's admit it, I'm smitten with all things lace especially any form of Chantilly. This stunning real life bride is wearing an equally stunning gown by Elie Saab, called Erato. I stumbled upon it on Once Wed in the must see post, Hyde Park Wedding. I've always thought bare skin the ideal backdrop for lace turning it into a real work of art in soft sculpture. A combination of Art Deco with a twist of moderne, this is one design totally tops for the bride wanting a bit of Hollywood glam.
Friday 30 September 2011
CITY CHIC
CREDITS
Photography by Dominic Colacchio
Dresses and Head Pieces by Amy-Jo Tatum
Makeup by Necia Whitmore
Dave's Tux by Magnoli Clothiers New Zealand
Flowers by Abigail's Flowers in The Crocker Galleria
Models: Dave and Natalie
Thursday 29 September 2011
BIRDCAGES AND FLY AWAYS . . .
All veils by AmyJo Tatum Bride
Wednesday 28 September 2011
BECOMING TO A BRIDESMAID
I'm always on the hunt for off-the-charts bridesmaids dresses. Or ideas to create them. One of the biggest complaints my clients have is all the BM dresses out there look alike and who's going to wear a pastel blue taffeta dress anywhere after the wedding? Common kvetch. So when I find images as gorg as these girls sitting there having ice cream I have to run it by y'all. Aren't these maids pinup cute in their cotton dresses? Yes, cotton dresses--perfect for summer and destination weddings. Dresses by the way that actually can be worn out somewhere afterwards. Unfortunately, after a night of hunting down where to buy, I came up with nothing. Just a lot of other happy Tumblers who agree this picture is swell. So I did the next best thing and found you the look. Try these Etsy sites. They do customize and have dresses in their shops so similar to these I couldn't believe it . . .
Monday 26 September 2011
STALKING THE LOOK BOOKS: LE SPOSE DI GIO
Feast if you will on the Le Spose di Gio creations here. The De Capitani sister act has developed this line of gowns so contemporary and simplistic, they look as if you are wearing a second skin. You'll usually find one exquisite detail on every piece . . . enough to accentuate but never overpower the wearer. Di Gio has been gracing the pages of European bridal mags for thirty years, a great inspiration to the world of bridal fashion . . .
Sunday 25 September 2011
HEADPIECE, VEIL (OR BOTH)?
Since Chelsea Clinton's wedding last year, the long tulle veil is suddenly in the spot light once again. There are brides like Chelsea who choose to wear a veil without a headpiece and brides who wear headpieces, ditching the veil altogether. But what about the bride above? She's wearing my 'Oralie' headpiece with the cathedral veil. The point is, you can do whatever you want as long as you feel beautiful. A few tips on matching veils to headpieces:
The headpiece: headpiece, gown and veil should all work in tandem. Modern gowns go with beaded hair combs, tiaras and any hat with a veil. A more traditional gown will look great with a Juliet cap, a bow, wreath, hair comb. The ultra-formal gown shouts out for a tiara of Swarovski crystal. Consider also a hat, Juliet cap (classic) or mantilla.
The veil: No rules any more about legnth of veil dictated by formality of ceremony. That means you can wear a Juliet cap with a waltz length veil, a pillbox with a very long cathedral veil. Just remember to keep everything in balance. If you're tiny maybe the huge hat with your veil is going to be a bit much. Scale down. . .
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