SHOES GO HUED

Loic Photography

It all started with that red sash. My client Donna (above) wanted to experiment with picking up some color. How about you? Are your shoes going to be in hue? Believe me, even brides all dressed in white from veil to hem are opting for green, blue, red or yellow shoes under their gown. Actually I'm not certain this is a passing trend so much as tradition broken. White pumps and sandals with white gowns will always be with us. Now though, so will any shoe in any color that works under your gown . . .

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MEMORIES LINGER

How beautifully these shades of pastel, mauve and rose blend together reminding us spring is going to be like a cool breeze upon us sooner than we know.  Thank you Naomi Goodman of Enchanted Dream Weddings and Events  Your boards are always like a short story of full of visual metaphor . . .

COFFE AND TEA

What could be more apropos for a January Saturday than Coffee, tea and pastries?  For me it's the little things in life that really make me enjoy it to the fullest.  Thanks Naomi Goodman over at SMP Style Circle for this beautiful gift.  Her blog, Enchanted Dream Weddings and Events is not to be missed if you're after a good dose of inspiration . . .

A LITTLE THURSDAY SOMETHING . . .

Going informal perchance? I'm always intrigued by dresses in cotton that could go bridal and be recycled after the big day.  This gem by TM fashions is perfect for all you out there looking for feminine and edgy all at once.

BACK TO NATURE

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Retro lines and a major border embroidered in bright tones add pizazz to the white dress bride. Photos of Clé Maraini.

Let's start with nature, that catalyst of a bucolic movement we're seeing in bridal wear, embracing all things living: Flowers, leaves and feathers are showing up with interesting applications whether printed, embroidered or applied.
Printed taffeta with floral and tulle skirt on the catwalk of Atelier Aimee Montenapoleone. Photos of Luke Tombolini for Showbit.

Rose pastel applied detail on a wide white line, supported by hoops. Fio Couture. Photos of Clé Maraini.

Baby pink and a flower in grace this taffeta gown by Valentini. Photos of Clé Maraini.

Voile printed in pastel colors and sprays of roses as decoration, from the parade of Atelier Aimee Montenapoleone. Photos of Luke Tombolini for Showbit.

Corolle printed and applied in detail on a classic pleated fabric, of Elisabeth B. Photos of Clé Maraini.

BOUDOIR PINK

I adore this board !  I can't count the times that Naomi Goodman of Enchanted Dream Weddings and Affairs has led me down the path of inspiration with her medleys of color.  Take her pink composition here, all the different shades say femme-fatale and little girl innocence at once.

GOLDEN DOLL

This is a gorgeous collection of rustic and gold tones brought to us by Sarah Hamilton of The Green Dandelion Blog.  A floral designer, her blog is all about creative design in floral art and keeping the environment green.  In her own words, "We do wedding and event floral design that is organically inspired and a little off centered . . . ."