Friday, June 30, 2017

CHIC OF THE WEEK

 This is my idea of the quintessential look for a woodsy Boho wedding. The NIGELLA Dress of Silk Chiffon and charmeuse with butterfly sleeves has a tea-dyed lace and tulle tie front, accented with a silk dupioni rose. A row of covered buttons closes down the back of the gown. Falls into a sweep train. Easy to wear and as comfortable as a nightgown. Clients have told me it's so comfortable they actually didn't want to take it off.  It's lined in silk charmeuse, a very, very soft fabric . . . ..

Photo by Taralynn Lawton Photogrophy

Makeup: Prettiologie
Hair: Justina Downs of Intertwine Hair Design

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

JUST LISTED ON ETSY

More on my salute to the slip dress this year.  The CAMILLE Ensemble is a silk chiffon slip lined in China silk accented with a cotton and Chantilly lace cape redolent of the 1930s. The train bordered in Chantilly lace makes for the drama of a grand entrance.  

Thursday, June 15, 2017

CHIC OF THE WEEK

The PICCALINA lace kimono in tulle and Chantilly lace is something I've been wanting to design and create for quite awhile.  I was inspired by old movies of women in delicate robes and/or dressing gowns, who of course sported long trains.  While this started out in the style of a dressing gown the addition of the dramatic, flowing sleeves falling into points gives it that kimono quality.  The under dress is a crepe sheath but a slip dress under this gemmie would work beautifully as well.

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

GREAT LENGTHS:YOUR HEMLINE

About ten years back the length of your gown was a deciding factor in how formal your wedding would be. These days the new code on lengths has more to do with how you feel about wearing a certain gown than what's proper before or after five. So lets get right into what those lengths actually mean. Did you know there's a difference between tea-length and ballerina length? Short and mini? Here are some images to inspire you along to finding your perfect hemline. . . .
 FLOOR-LENGTH-Most common length for bridal gowns, this hemline is graceful and elegant; the hem typically doesn't touch the floor in front BUT MEASURES 1-3" above for ease with walking.
BALLERINA-Ballerina-length skirts fall just above the ankle and are wide and full just like the skirts seen in the corps de ballet.  Full skirts look awesome worn over layers of crinoline petticoats.  A dress this length can go semi and informal depending on the materials and workmanship.
 TEA LENGTH-Falls mid-calf and can be either full and voluminous or fitted. Mostly worn for the informal or semi -formal wedding but showing up more and more at larger celebrations.
 
 
 SHORT-This shorter style of skirt from those finishing just below or above the knee to the micro mini flatter brides with great legs. Usually worn for cocktail and the less formal civil-style wedding.

All dresses by Amy-Jo Tatum
Photo 2 and Photo 3 by Tara Lynn Lawton//From THE BOUFFANT ROSE
Photo 4: The GEORGETTE Dress from The LOVE STORIES Shoot//Photo by Vetter Photography
Photos 5-8: From The City Chic Bride Shoot//Photos by Dominic Colacchio Photography

Monday, June 12, 2017

AMY JO TATUM 2017

Feast on a few of the pre-shoot pics for the Fashion Through The Ages Editorial for the look books..  Well, 2017 proved a great year for me when it comes to mixing laces.  I've put together some incredible combos for the reason I've found some unusual and gorgeous stuff out there. It's also the year of the slip dress, ideal for in-shape brides who like to strut their stuff.  Above and below is the DAPHNE dress, a blosuon of ecru peau d'ange and Chantilly lace worn over a 4-ply crepe slip dress.  The Gold Tulle head pouf (GOLDIE) matches up nicely with this dress.  A pouf with two beige organza chrysanthemums are sewn to a fascinator . . . .

Thursday, June 8, 2017

MIXING IT UP WITH LACES

 Question: Would you mix up offbeat cotton style laces we'd term casual with a traditional beaded Alencon?  Pair up informal with the opulent?  You'll find the answer in these images of some of my new collection pieces--all separates.  I found this absolutely wild and wonderful cotton lace that would have made any flower child from the 1960s Summer of Love envious with all these swirly-Q designs around doily patterns. Check out the bodice below; I used it for backing a very traditional Alencon lace, loved the effect and went on to design a couple more pieces mixing it up . . . .
Above: This three-piece dress is a salute to late and great Mexican artist, Frida Kalo.  The novelty lace I used for the bolero does hint a bit of  Latin American folk wear.  The Alencon lace bustier is elaborately beaded pairing up nicely with the tulle skirt. Below: Close up shot of the handiwork on the bustier.
 Above: My Salute to Audrey, Grace and Jackie, those fashion icons still inspiring us today  The bodice style is clearly 1950s-60s matched up with a tulle skirt.  I call this dress, AUDREYESQUE but it actually has a bit of each woman in the design as well as overall look.  Below: I backed this bodice with the outside the box cotton lace and placed beaded Alencon lace over it, creating an almost quilted effect. The belt is hand beaded and accentuated with an organza rose.
Above:A silk chiffon slip dress becomes a 1930s Hollywood gem with this easy to wear cape of cotton and light as air Chantilly lace on the border.

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

WHAT'S NEW IN THE GOWN GALLERY?

The most basic, simple and elegant piece a bride can wear has to be a slip dress.  Slip dresses are in a word gorgeous, especially when paired up with the right accessories.  The one below was inspired by Carolyn Besette--she wore the classic of all classics when she and JFK, Jr. tied the knot 20 years back.  This gemmie in a luxe 4-ply crepe called, SHELIA evokes 1930s Hollywood glam.  Add the Peau d'ange and Chantilly lace cape to bring on that look of antiquity.  Check out the lace godet insets in the side seams and back creating a triangular train.  The laces in the skirt match those in the capelet.  This dress is available via custom order from Amy Jo Tatum Bridal Couture



Monday, June 5, 2017

UP AND COMING!

Last week we had the pre-shoot for an editorial going into the 2017 look book called, Fashion Through The Ages, a project focusing on those 20th Century styles that inspire us so.  Above is Devon, one of my absolute fave models.  She's wearing The PICCALINA Kimono a tulle overdress dripping in Chantilly lace, one of just a few vintage creations.  More pre-shoot photos coming soon.  Till then, the best sneak peeks are up on my Tumblr

Thursday, June 1, 2017

CHIC OF THE WEEK

I just adore a lace out there called, Peau d'ange, a whisper soft and thin pattern hailing from the Chantilly family..  This dress, CHARLOTTE has a lace bodice with V-neckline atop a full skirt with Peau d'ange lace border at the hemline. Custom covered buttons down the back. I have to reiterate this lace has an absolutely gorgeous texture, ecru in shade and a sheen making it the perfect candidate for evening and Fall/Winter weddings.
 Makeup courtesy James Anthony
Hair by Samantha Dale/Zindagi Salon