Saturday, July 31, 2010

SEA GREEN

Irish Green
Sometimes adding a bit of a pastel or a clear and light color can add boldness.  Check out the flower girls above and the lovely sea foam green sash above . . . stunning.  These are beautiful touches for summer, all the shades of green reminding us just how close to nature we always are. . . .Thank you Mi Amor over at Style Circle on SMP for one of the most inspiring board I've ever seen . . .

Friday, July 30, 2010

INSPIRATION FRIDAY


The Dahlia you brought to our isle

Your praises for ever shall speak:

Mid gardens as sweet as your smile,

And colour as bright as your cheek.

--Sir Godfrey Webster --

Thursday, July 29, 2010

REDEFINING THE TRADITIONAL BRIDE



London based designer Kate Edmondson has been creating 
wedding 
dresses 
and 
millinery
 for
 private 
clients
 for
 over
10 
years. 
Now 
combining elements
 of 
vintage 
glamour 
with 
modern
 simplicity,
 she's redefining the look of the traditional bride by launching Kate Edmondson Bridal Couture.
With
 Kate’s 
highly 
developed
drapery 
technique and use of  
lightweight, 
fluid 
fabrics, each
 dress 
is
 skillfully 
designed 
to
 enhance
 the
 bride’s
individuality 
and
 offer
 something
 fresh
 and
 different. 



Kate’s 
bespoke 
millinery 
is 
also
 specifically
 designed
 and
hand 
made
 on
 request 
at 
her 
West 
London
 studio.
Each 
bridal 
hat 
or
 head piece 
is 
carefully 
considered
 to
compliment 
the
 bridal
 gown
 and
l luxury 
silk
 is
 used 
to 
create 
dramatic 
shapes
 or 
simple 
flowers 
and 
feathers.
Her
 millinery 
is
 also 
available 
for 
mother‐of‐the‐bride
 or
 bridesmaids 
and 
can 
be 
extended
 further
 to
 create
corsages, 
hairpieces
 and
 accessories. 

Kate
 Edmondson
 Bridal
 Couture
 is
 a
 fully
 bespoke 
service 
from
 the
initial
 design 
process, 
to 
selecting 
the 
luxurious 
fabric 
and 
creating
 the
 finished 
bridal 
gown.
 All 
fittings 
involve 
a 
muslin and 
are
 conducted 
with 
the 
designer 
herself
 to
 achieve 
the
design 
and 
cut 
which 
is 
most 
flattering 
for
the 
bride.












Wednesday, July 28, 2010

GREAT FINDS FROM TALLULAH OPAL

 It's the small touches that count and having beautiful creations around on your wedding day is so important. Tallulah Opal's handmade florals are simply stunning and come in a variety of accessories: hair clips, tie belts and lapel pins to name just a few. All items in her Etsy shop are made by hand and she has sourced everywhere for the highest quality supplies she could find to assemble her quality products. She is, as she says, "inspired by vintage style and I try to reflect that in my work. . . ."



It's the small touches that count and having beautiful creations around on your wedding day is so important.  Tallulah Opal's handmade florals are simply stunning and come in a variety of accessories: hair clips, tie belts and lapel pins to name just a few.  All items in her Etsy shop are made by hand and
she has sourced everywhere for the highest quality supplies she could find to assemble her quality products.  She is, as she says, "inspired by vintage style and I try to reflect that in my work. . . ."


Tuesday, July 27, 2010

UPCYCLED DESIGN FOR BRIDES AND MAIDS

Remember the kind of slip Elizabeth Taylor wore in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?  Once upon a time these were commonly known as full slips and no woman was properly dressed unless she was wearing one underneath her dress. Fast forward some forty years and eco-conscious Amanda Rose of Amanda Rose Bridal in Palm Bay, Florida collects these tossed and forgotten pieces of vintage lingerie and turns them into the treasures you see here.  Adding dying to the process and many different laces she's collected, she's found creative ways of reusing material to create absolutely beautiful things....
Pretty maids all in a row.  Mixed laces with ribbons and handmade florals.  These are dresses your maids will certainly wear after the wedding . . .

Layers of ruffled vintage and recycled fabrics and laces... topped off with a beautiful sash of handmade roses. Perfect for a party dress, bridesmaid dress, or just because. Looks great with cowboy boots, flip flops or barefoot... use your imagination..
Lacey vintage slip overlaid with vintage chiffon and lace... topped off with a beautiful handmade rose at the hip.... so sweet and feminine. Perfect as a rehearsal dinner dress, beach wedding dress, bridesmaids' dress, reception dress or just because you can.....

Monday, July 26, 2010

BABY DOLL CHIC

The baby doll dress is either empire or natural waisted with a full skirt and short hemline. Always youthful, the look evokes images of the light-hearted playfulness of youth. These styles by Icesumeimaking are perfect examples of the Mod-look London helped create in the swinging 1960s. While all dresses sporting mini length were revolutionary back then, forty-some years later the mini is part of mainstream bridal wear, tallied up as another great option you have on your wedding day.






Sunday, July 25, 2010

VINTAGE SUMMER

  1. if I remarried my husband all over again  (2)
Days of summer offer the perfect time to reflect and dream.  These accessories are just the touches that remind us of that period between Gatsby and Art Deco.  Thank you Bargain Hoot for your labor of love in putting together and sharing this board with us all . . .

Saturday, July 24, 2010

YELLOW AND NAVY BLISS

yellow & navy bliss
Welcome to a sunny and bright summer with warm yellow and crisp navy.  From the textures of seersucker to things from the earth like lemon and sunflowers, this truly is a complimentary combo.  A big thank you to Amanda over at Style Circle on SMP for creating this inspiration  . . .

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

ACCESS




Vivienne Westwood is still doing variations on the Sex and the City Wedding Dress that took the fashion world by storm a couple years back.  With the same strapless peaked sweetheart neckline, this updated version of Champagne silk has a satin bustier with built-in corset. Has a full puff skirt with asymmetric hem, a zip fastening on back and comes with a silk faille underskirt. 100% silk. Dry clean.
$9,875 - net-a-porter.com
By Flower Clip.com: Medium/Large (4-4.5")
Antique Ivory
Rose
Alligator Hair Clip
Pointed Rose
$14.00


Chanel 2009 Spring/Summer Accessories / Pink satin boots.  A bit late these are from last season but oh so pretty .  . . .
Ivory CanCan Parasol from  Weddingo

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

DRESS ME FANCY

Fancy New York recently emailed me these glorious images of their Fall/Winter 2010 collection and I was blown away. In mostly heavier weight satins and taffetas they are evocative of everything 1950s from An American in Paris to Studebakers, Dressmefancy.com has developed a line of predominately hourglass silhouettes perfect  for brides looking for an alternative to the traditional wedding gown.  The thing that sets this collection apart is they are all very elegant while still retaining a cosmopolitan feel.  Versatile, any of these styles could be worn at a week day city hall wedding as well as semi-formal to-do at the Plaza. And here's some great news: Fancy will shortly be launching a new accessory collection as well as Cocktail by Fancy, their social occasion division.  You can see some of their vintage-inspired veils here . . .


Monday, July 19, 2010

WHAT'S NEW IN THE GOWN GALLERY?

This is my first of six dresses planned for 'Short Stories' a capsule collection of above-the-knee chic for brides going the cocktail/civil ceremony route.  This dress is called, 'Jocelyn', with a silk dupioni fitted bodice and full  embroidered organza skirt.  The organza sash ties at the waist accented with two hand rolled silk roses and a black and white polka dot ribbon.  The petticoats are separate.  I usually design the slips as a separate component for versatility, especially with the shorter styles that can be switched around and worn under other skirts in your wardrobe post wedding.  This dress will go up on my site, Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal Couture soon.  The good news is, shorter dresses like this one run around $1,100.00

Sunday, July 18, 2010

ROBIN'S EGG AND PEACH

Robin's Egg + Peach
What a beautiful combination of textures in pastel.  Decor, florals and attire all work in tandem with this palette for a spring into summer theme.   I'd like to thank Cara Bella over at Style Circle for this contribution.  Her blog, titled, Handful of Treasures is a visual showcase of decor, fashion, food and pure inspiration . . . 

Saturday, July 17, 2010

SOFT ROMANCE

Soft Romance

Soft Words
The woods it speaks to me
With a calm and soft melody
One of acceptance and condolence
Telling to the depths of the heart will return no such a consequence
The woods you understand me inside and out
When fear overcomes I have no doubt
You are protecting me with your gracious might
Your presence is observant day or night
The woods it speaks to me
Now our connection is everlasting
For it is where I am resting forevermore happily

© By Robert K. Lehnhoff

Friday, July 16, 2010

HOT SHOTS: THE WORK OF KEVISSIMO

Gown by St. Pucci. 

Recognized for his unique style, Kevin Rolly has been published in such magazines as ELLE, Mirabella, W, Detour, BRIDES and many other publications. Rolly does seem to bring out the haunting beauty in a bride and his portfolio is full of them.  Known for his techniques in  OILGRAPHING-- a blend of traditional photography and oil mediums, his works are in numerous private and corporate collections throughout the world. His exhibition -Until the Road Forgets- premiered at the Pasadena Museum of California Art in the Summer of 2003. He lives and works from his studio in downtown Los Angeles.



Dress by Venus Couture

Dress by Monique Luo Couture