BRAVO ELIE SAAB

Okay, let's admit it, I'm smitten with all things lace especially any form of Chantilly.  This stunning real life bride is wearing an equally stunning gown by Elie Saab, called Erato.  I stumbled upon it on Once Wed in the must see post, Hyde Park Wedding.  I've always thought bare skin the ideal backdrop for lace turning it into a real work of art in soft sculpture.  A combination of Art Deco with a twist of moderne, this is one design totally tops for the bride wanting a bit of Hollywood glam.

TODAY YOU'LL FIND ME . . .

Today I'm over at The Savvy Scoop Blog, talking all about how eco-friendly fabrics have come a long way since their inception about twenty years back.  Can you believe this dress is in sustainable cotton/silk satin?  You can see and READ MORE . . . . 

OUT OF THE WOODS

A real salute to Boho! These beautiful and dream-like images hail from Blanc Magazine, Korea.  Don't you just love the deep green and earth tones paired up with these gowns?  You can see the whole editorial on Dust Jacket Attic, one of my fave sites for the ultimate in style and elegance . . . .

GLORIOUS HEAD CHIC

 I have some real haute head chic for you today! British milliner Jane Taylor creates the ultimate in swoon-worthy fascinators, hats and headpieces. In her London studio you'll find everything from vintage-inspired to the theatrical. Plumes, netting, beads and other gems are found by Jane and woven into all the imaginative chic you see here. You'll find her work in Vogue, Elle, and Harpers and of course the bridal mags like Brides UK and Cosmopolitan Brides. Check out her truly visual feast of a site Jane Taylor Millinery

AWESOME SHOOTERS SERIES

I've decided to start an ongoing series featuring some of my favorite photographers who have shot my gowns and headpieces over the years.  Most have gone above and beyond the call of duty, working with such love and sensitivity that in the end I had an awesome study of images worthy of not one but two or three editorials.  Some I worked with are wedding photographers dabbling in a couple photography genres; others concentrate on fashion but all have had the instinct it seems for shooting my creations as if each piece had been their own . . .

I met Stuart Lirette through a friend of another photographer in the spring of 2010 when we shot an editorial for Bride Chic called Destinations . We spent a day working our magic against the Italianate backdrop of St. Vincent's in San Rafael, California. With the help of a truly awesome team of fashion pros, the shoot was one of the most stunning editorials we've ever done in regards to makeup, hairstyling, and of course the photography.  Nine months later Stuart shot these photos for the Art Meets Fashion shoot in Petaluma, California.  I'm always put in the difficult position of having to narrow down the 20-25 best images--here are some of Stuart's images that didn't make either feature--not because they weren't worthy but due to space issues.  Now it's time for me to shut up and let them speak for themselves . . . . 

CREDITS

Photography- Stuart Lirette

Wedding Dresses and Bridal Headwear- Amy-Jo Tatum

Jewelry- Denise Hazelton and Hot Rocks for Studiolo

Makeup- Pretty by Julianne

Hair- Intertwine Design/Salon Glam

DROP ME A VEIL

 Contemplating a more romantic but simple look perchance? Check out the drop. Yes, the drop veil is exactly that: actually dropped onto the head in a single layer of tulle or lace.  We dropped this delicate circular veil of ivory tulle bordered with Chantilly lace on top of Libby's pretty little head.  How else could she wear it?  Most brides would layer it into a triangle and tack it to the back of a bun--that's how versatile the drop veil is.   The exquisite hairstyling underneath it all by Kao Vey of San Francisco even adds a little mystery. . .

Veil by Amy-Jo Tatum

Photos by Dale Nabeta of Piximage. 

TODAY YOU'LL FIND ME . . .

photo by Dominic Colacchio

Today you'll find me over at Savvy Scoop talking all about the The Little White Dress Phenomenon. When Amsale Aberra launched her LWD capsule collection a couple years ago the trend really took off.  Both large and small wedding industry designers followed her act with their own versions creating a whole new niche in the market.  Above is Natalie who did a shoot for Bride Chic a couple weeks back and as it turned out, wore this Little White Dress of my own creation to celebrate her up and coming anniversary.    Happy anniversary Natalie and Dave and to all the couples out there celebrating August/September nuptials . . .READ MORE