MORE SAMPLES

'Tis the season so there's even more happening on the sample sale front--this week Gigi, Madelyn and Mira.  These are the original dresses we used for photo shoots and trying on in the design studio. All have couture techniques like hand-rolled hems, hand picked zips and a row of silk covered buttons down the back (yes they all really and truly button individually). Also, yards of scrumptious fabric!  Check out more details, images and ordering info below.

Header photo: The MADELYN Dress: Tea-dyed tulle and Chantilly lace hourglass dress with a square neckline. Bodice is shirred and pleated with motifs of Chantilly lace underneath. skirt is five layers of tulle with China silk rose-beige skirt lining./Photo by Dominic Colacchio Photography
Photo 2: The GIGI Dress:A-line out of an ivory embroidered organza with a shot of ruffled lace underneath. Separate crinoline under slip. A long row of buttons graces the back of this dress.
More images and fabric samples available on request.

Photo 3: The MIRA Dress: Silk chiffon and Chantilly lace halter dress with full crinoline petticoat. The fitted, boned bodice is Chantilly lace backed underneath with a tea dyed taffeta to make the motifs pop. Lined in silk Habotai. A row of satin buttons line the back. MIRA is a stunning hark back to the 1950s and ultra-fem dressing./Photo by Stephanie Williams Photography

INDEPENDENCE DAY WEDDING

Happy 4th and what a surprise I have for you today! Vintage junkie that I am, when this stylized shoot came my way I knew it was just the thing to show off a little patriotic-inspired fashion, food and table decor in honor of our  nation's birthday. The backyard BBQ is the perfect theme for a July 4 or Independence Week wedding.  Justin Alexander's just above the ankle semi-formal dress is jauntily paired up with a small cage veil and red mules.  For me the desert bar is the piece de resistance featuring various sweets in red, white and blue against the backdrop of antique and vintage design elements.  Check out our special guest who made an appearance: McMurtie Farms very own goat!

CREDITS

Photography: Knots and Tots Photography

Event Planner: Crystal Occasions

Catering: Sugar Mama Cookies

Flowers: Cedar Park Florist

Invitations: Pen and Ink Custom Invitations

Dress: Justin Alexander via Debi's Bridals

Makeup Artist: Daviz Fabula

Equipment Rentals: Premiere Party Central

Bakery: Dessert Divas

Venue: McMurtie Farms

Submitted via Two Bright Lights

MORE FROM THE VINEYARD

 Back on December 13, we featured some awesome images from The Vineyard Bride, a stylized shoot at the beautiful Annadel Estate Winery  in Sonoma.  Over the New Years holiday, photographer Shannon Stellmacher came up with some more 'How Gorgeous Are These?' pics from that fabulous shoot.  I'm a true lover of black and white photography and the first two remind me of a Howard Hawks film from the 1930s--stunning beyond belief.  Our wonderful model is Lori Dorfman and makeup and hair done by Julie Morgan whose work continues to enhance and beautify everyone she touches . . .

Special thanks to Be-Jeweled for showcasing the gorg jewelry of designer Anne Koplick and Nancy Ann Flowers.