TOPPING OFF YOUR LOOK WITH SOME OOOOH LA LA

I was so jazzed this season about creating these little head poufs and fascinators harking back to the 1940s.  The pouf above is a gathered piece of Point d'espirit topped off with a hand rolled silk floral.  Below a large organza floral with moire faille leaves makes the perfect fascinator.

A pancake hat with a silk rose is topped off with a pouf of tulle . . .

I can't take credit for this veil.  It is a genuine vintage fly away circa late 1960s complete with a jeweled and beaded Juliet cap . . .

DESTINATIONS

CREDITS

Photography: John Truong and Stuart Lirette

Gowns: Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal Couture

Hair: Kathie Rothkop

Makeup: Juliane Chai

Models: Jen Lam and Lauren Purcell

Your wedding destination could be as close as the park down the street or half way across the world. Wherever you pick for your backdrop, finding the gown to compliment is part of the fun. In the header photos a silk chiffon and Chantilly lace dress with a full skirt is the perfect match for a villa on the sea. Above a fitted silk taffeta sheath and organza train pair up for a country-inspired wedding . . .

Above: A vintage bouffant goes nicely with the Italliante style setting.  Below: A pasture on a farm.  The rustic setting works with this silk and lace boho gown.

Classic Grace Kelly chic goes just about anywhere including this vineyard-like setting

Stuart Lirette

A vintage gown covered in antique lace works with the rustic, country setting

Costume-inspired gowns are always lovely.  This one conjours images of Natasha from War and Peace.  Silk chiffon and Chantilly lace with a brocade belt . . . .

More costume-inspired chic.  Dupionii and lace is complimented with some exqusite tropical hairdressing by Kathie Rothkop.