MORE PRETTY THINGS . . . .

Modeled by the lovely Laura, here are a few more additions to BOUFFANT, a collection of separates a tad more structured than my usual lighter weight creations.  Yes, you heard right, these are separates.  The idea is,  you can rewear the tops and skirts after your wedding.  These interchangeable pieces are in silk dupioni/taffeta.  The imported trim on the train is an embroidered and pearl beaded silk taffeta with hand rolled roses and custom hand-painted leaves:

 Pewter buttons match the gold and pewter in Laura's necklaces piled on Chanel style.  She wears a corset top with bouffant skirt.  Check out her bouquet . . . .

The basic and  fitted sheath accented with a silk taffeta embroidered sash

PRETTY THINGS

Fall is just about here, ushering in all those luxe, opulent fabrics that suggest a certain formality.  Here's Sabrina in the new silk taffeta separates: a silk white bouffant skirt and Audreyesque top cinched with a matching belt. Check out her accessories--a satin pillbox hat and white silk purse.  The shorty gloves add a little something 60s to really pull the look together.

An asymmetrical Chantilly lace and tulle shirred top is paired up with the taffeta skirt.  Still vintage with a dash of  modernesque thrown into the mix . . . .

Separates and accessories are from The Bouffant Collection by Amy-Jo Tatum Bride.  Shot at  Villa Montalvo, Saratoga, Ca.  Photos Copyright Bride Chic 2012.

Sabrina's makeup by Makeup by Audrey/Hair by Intertwine Design

OH LA LA!

How I love organzas, tulle, crinolines and organdy with a mix of laces thrown in for good measure.  Put it all together and you have some really serious Oh La La! happening.  I lucked out recently when I met up with Natalie, the model in this series who has studied ballet all her life.  Put her in my dresses (inspired by the 1950s, Dior, Giselle, La Sylphide, and Swan Lake) and she just seems to float even in still photographs . .

The beauty of the 'Beatrix' Dress above is in the silhouette.  A full circular skirt and layers of tulle give the dress its hourglass shape.  Gardenias add a touch of romanticism and top off the ballerina look . . . .

Above and Below: Feeling frou frou?  The A-lined  'Gigi' Dress in an embroidered organza topped off with a tulle uber-pouf  is the perfect froth for Oh La La! weddings. . .

 

Above: The White Rose Fascinator is just the right head chic to mix up with satin, embroidery, tulle, crinoline and lace.  What beautiful movement . . . .

Below: A ballgown silhouette in embossed file is accented with and embroidered taffeta sash and silk dupioni headpiece . . . . 

 

 
 Above: The look of a traditional bride in a bouffant gown paired up with a hand embroidered belt . . .


Credits:
Photography by Bride Chic 2012
Gowns by Amy-Jo Tatum Bride