TODAY YOU'LL FIND ME . . .

Janay A Handmade

You lookin' for me?  It's Friday so I'm over at Savvy Scoop Blog talking about the long and short options you have all in one dress . . . That's right and not only can you doff your hemline and have a whole new look on your wedding day, you can go green at the same time.  Check out Janay A's incredibly chic and practical gowns here!

INCREDIBLE LOOKS FROM DOWN UNDER

I've found the perfect combo of contemporary meeting timeless fashion.  Australian designer Kristi Bonnici has launched a breathtaking collection of accessories for brides including jackets, capes and head wear to die for.  French laces, flocked tulle veiling and exquisite and rare materials make up her stunning pieces--each as gorg as the next. Kristi's philosophy about wedding fashion has more to do with topping off and pulling together a stylized look for her brides than embracing The Big White Dress Concept.   The result: every one of her pieces have that truly one-of-a-kind look you can only find in top drawer couture

 The Look of Love Cape

 Forever Always Cape

 The Only One Jacket

Hand in Hand Cape 

 Dotty with Love Cape

   Hand in Hand Cathedral Veil

Dotty with Love Beaded Lace Headpiece

 Wrapped Up In Your Love Birdcage Veil

 Young Love Birdcage Veil

Full Bloom Birdcage Veil

Fields of Love Veil

Young Love Shoulder Veil

 Twinkle In My Eye Mantilla Veil

 Floating On Air Mantilla Veil

10 DRESSES FOR THE INCURABLE ROMANTIC

Bonzie

It's easy to tell if you're a romantic--you tend to swoon over ball gowns, full skirts with trains and love either a nipped in waist or corseted bodice.  Lace, organza, tulle and chiffon with layers of netting are your fave fabrics.  For those of you planning grand entrances, check out these designers spinning dreams and storybook images--this post is dedicated to you 

Above: Layered tulle Bridal skirt is  thousands of layers of soft bridal tulle, a signature " Bonzie " piece. Pair this up with a corset to get this Steampunk meets Victoriana look . . .

Below: Gown by Caroline Calvert of tulle with a silk Shantung underskirt 
Bodice is see through lace with a corseted back

Caroline Calvert

Rebecca Schoneveld

Want to feel royal without layers of uber pouf? The Alison bridal gown is perfect.  All silk chiffon and Charmeuse, it's made out of three layers of silk fabrics and ribbons

rowanjoy

Above: By Rowanjoy, bodice and neck interest create vintage chic. The bodice is highlighted with a gold silk and lace neck piece echoing at the waist line. A gently draped crossover skirt falls gracefully into a flowing train and has a draped mermaid skirt underneath.

Amy-Jo Tatum Bride

Yours Truly designed this little number above out of a mix of imported laces.  It is a silk dupion and tea-dyed silk gauze strapless gown with separate petticoat lined in silk with a back insert of Chantilly lace. The gown can be worn with the front sash draped around the neckline or as a tie down the front.

Thread Head

Hemp, silk and tiers of ruffles make up this eco-chic stunner by Thread Head

Claire La Faye

Above: You can always count on Claire La Faye to bring on the romance in this sweep light and airy of silk chiffon and Charmeuse.  

Joan Shum

Above: Joan Shum's A-line skirt in ruched tulle paired up with a fully boned corset.  Truly one-of-a-kind . . .

Carol Hannah

Above: Carol Hannah of Project Runway fame designed this tulle ballgown with feather drape, ivory sequined overlay and gold English net bow.

Pure Magnolia

Pure Magnolia's tulle ballgown is eco-chic made from cotton. 

Everything underneath the tulle is of Organic cotton sateen making this dress wearable and comfortable. The bodice is made from Cotton Silk Satin, and all you see is the beautiful golden shine of natural silk.

THE REDHEADED BRIDE

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Redheads come in all shades: auburn, ginger, cinnamon, chestnut, henna, strawberry blond, carrot top.  Hair is not all that characterizes the real redhead though.  Fair, sometimes alabaster skin with a peach undertone and freckles are all hallmark of the quintessential celtic beauty, marking shades like ivory, peach and eggshell a redhead's best pick.  Why are these yellow tones best for you?  Your complexion is most likely fair and pale ergo most whites and stark whites will wash out your complexion. On the other hand, ivory and eggshell tones will warm up skin tone and once they're put on do seem to belong to redheads exclusively. Silk whites--which is to say off or muted whites like the shade in the header photo and last photos below can work for the bride with red hair as long as they stay matte or muted . . .
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Right photo

Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal Couture

 
 

Leah C

STALKING THE LOOK BOOKS: ROSA CLARA

I'm loving Rosa Clara 2012 with simple lines in classic silhouettes that will withstand the test of time.  You'll never find noise or too many embellishments on these gowns, nor will you find more than one to two fabrics combined on one design.  Rosa Clara is a  purist in the true sense of the word.

  Images via Vogue Novias

TODAY YOU'LL FIND ME . . .

If you hop on over to Savvy Scoop you can catch me talking about a little shoe art. That's right, these gems by Nora Karen are like something out of the Museum of Modern Art and believe it or not are actually wedding shoes that say, 'I do' on the soles in rhinestone glitter . . . .  She offers a ton of colors and themes to her collection, peacocks and Art Deco to name a few . . .

ACCESS: WHAT'S NEW ON ETSY?

I love accessories that do double duty.  Above and below you'll find nature-inspired one-off belt/headpiece combos by Little White Dresser.  Above: Pink Rose Bridal Lace Sash is made out of vintage laces. Below: Double Chiffon Floral Sash with Lace and Pearls.  I especially love how the  model's hair below becomes something out of a Jane Austin novel once her head sash is on . . . . . . 

Go Boho in the Bohemian Headband: Made from a thin, vintage pink trim and a handmade flower . . . .

Above:  Wedding Sash with two handmade florals adorned in pearls . . . .Below: Floral Sash has pink and peach shades attached to a satin ribbon . . . .

Looking for something ballet-inspired?  Check out the Ophelia Crown Flower made out of vintage laces, peach chiffon and a white ribbon . . .