Thursday, June 30, 2011
MIDSUMMER BRIDE COLLECTION ON ETSY . . .
CREDITS
Photography by Dominic Colacchio
Gowns and headpieces by Amy-Jo Tatum Bride
Makeup by Cherese Burnley of Beautify
Model: Nicole D of Stars Model Management
Venue: San Dominico School in San Anselmo, California
Tulle and lace were the inspirations for Midsummer Bride, this year's capsule collection from my Dioresque line. From the purest whites to tea-dyed tulles, these full silhouettes have layers and yards of skirt. The bodices are adorned in lace motifs, some shirred and pleated in tulle. All the dresses you see here are available through Amy-Jo Tatum Bride and my Etsy store and can be customized
THE VALERIE DRESS. 5 layers of tulle skirt over a rose beige China silk lining. Chantilly lace bodice with scalloped border on the neckline and skirt. The deep V back is accented by a row of silk shantung buttons. Gray satin tie belt.
A simple veil put together with sprigs of Baby Breath and French netting
THE MADELYN DRESS 7 layers of tea-dyed tulle skirt with a bodice of chantilly lace motifs under shirred tulle and pleats. Matching tulle shawl and tie-belt . . .THE TATANYA DRESS All over tulle dress with surplice front and V-neck. White lace cut out underneath shirring on the bodice. Available with matching tulle belt or black and white polka dot and stripe . . .
THE BEATRIX DRESS Seven layers of ivory tulle skirt with an embroidered organza bodice cinched by a white silk satin tie belt . . .
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Laptop Bags
VICTORIANA AND BEYOND . . .
I found all these delish images on Etsy Wedding. Adding a few touches from times past, you can go a little as in one of these sweet little headpieces from Arisa Fukumoto, or really go all out in one of the Edwardian dresses below.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
COULD RED EVER BE THE NEW WHITE?
Get a load of this before you head out to look at dozens of virginal white dresses. Did you know in some cultures white is the color of mourning? That's right. It seems ice and snow go hand and hand with freezing to death and/or the void of nothingness. There are traditions that prize red for its warmth and beauty, christening it the color of festivals and celebration. To Russians the word red relates to beauty. In China this color symbolizes fortune and joy, and is still traditional with brides. For some of us red evokes the brilliant monochromatics found in spring and summer gardens; to others fire and sensuality. This vibrant work from Annie McKelvey of Eleven Orchids Photography puts red in the realm of a real style option for a bride. Might this exciting and passionate color become the new white somewhere in the near future? While I doubt the majority of women want to replace the clean essence white represents, red is and will continue to be a popular option for brides for both summer and winter.
Monday, June 27, 2011
IN THE PINK
I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don't feel so bad . . . .and incidentally most of my favorite things are pink. You'll find all these on that marvelous site, Pinterest
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