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Tag: "couture"

Get Kate Middleton’s Wedding Style

Posted by on May 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

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Kate Middleton's two wedding day looks

It’s no secret that all eyes have been on on the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton this past Friday.  Even if you have avoided watching the chaos, pictures of Kate Middleton’s Wedding Style are hard to miss.  Most women and fashion critics have been boasting positive reviews of both wedding gowns that were custom designed for the new Duchess of Whales by Sarah Burton of Alexander Mcqueen.

If you want to get Kate’s iconic bridal style (which I believe channels Grace Kelly), there are some similar designer gowns on the market that you might want to check out.

KATE’S FIRST WEDDING DRESS (CEREMONY):

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After recently seeing Romona Keveza’s Spring 2012 collection, I immediately thought the royal inspired line would be the closest to what Kate would wear on her big day.  The first and third pictures above, from that collection, got pretty close to the real deal.

The middle dress, from the Spring 2012 Wtoo collection from Watters and Watters, has a similar neckline and top lace portion.  The bottom, however, carries out the lace (unlike Kate’s) and takes a more figure forming “fit and flare” shape.

KATE’S RECEPTION GOWN:

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The first gown pictured is a Lazaro designer favorite (from Jim Hjelm Couture).  The embellished belt accentuates a smaller waist and has a skirt volume that’s similar to Kate’s circular shaped skirt and the dress also has the sweetheart neckline.  However, it’ does have some more ruching details and adds pockets.

The middle gown is another Wtoo gown by Watters.  In this dress, there is much less ruching but still a bit more than Kate’s Sarah Burton gown.  It does have the waistline embellishment but it certainly has a less eye catching bling factor. I don’t know how pricey Kate’s waist sparklers were but I’m assuming they cost a pretty penny.

Finally, another Romona Keveza collection gown.  Adding a sweetheart neckline should be a cinch for any tailor, giving this dress a bodice like Kate’s.  The clean lines, satin fabric and embellishment have a similar polished, chic look although the skirt is replaced by a dropped waist and  mermaid shape.

All of these dresses showed up on the scene before Kate’s wedding. Soon Kate Middleton gown replicas will be everywhere!

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Wedding Dress Envy: Rebecca Twigley Judd

Posted by on April 13, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Before I get into showcasing some new designer bridal gowns for Spring 2012, I had to indulge you in seeing this fabulously sexy and breathtaking bridal gown.

This showstopping dress was worn by Aussie model Rebecca Twigley at her New Year’s Eve wedding to AFL football player Chris Judd in Melbourne, Australia… kind of looks like Vera Wang meets P’nina Tornai?

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Above images courtesy of Zimbio

According to the Wedding Style Guide,

Rebecca chose close friends Jacob Luppino and Anthony Pittorino of J’Aton Couture to create her exquisite art deco-inspired gown as well as her bridesmaids and her mothers gowns. Weighing a whopping 30kg the gown featured lace and intricate beading all over the bodice and took 300 hours to make.

Clearly one talented and fashion forward design house…

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J’Aton also dressed Rebecca’s bridesmaids in flowing pewter gowns of different styles to compliment each one of their figures.

I am enamored by these amazing, sultry bridesmaid dresses… however, I wish there was one extra layer of fabric on the bottom!

What do you think of the Aussie bombshell’s wedding style?

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Olivia Couture Wedding Gowns

Posted by on March 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Hong Kong based bridal designer, Olivia Yip, has stolen my heart.
Her Olivia Couture wedding line is absolutely stunning, swoon worthy and outright brilliant!
In my opinion, it’s only a matter of time before Olivia Couture gains the USA recognition of designers like Vera Wang and Monique Lhuillier.

The proof is in the pictures, so I’ll get straight to the eye candy here…

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Check out more of Olivia’s gorgeous gowns at www.oliviacouture.com

What are your thoughts on the line?

 

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Fash the Dress photos

Posted by on March 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

I’ve seen my fair share of creative Trash the Dress photos, however, I often cringe at the sight of special and stunning gowns being destroyed (deliberately).

So, when Mandie Charlton of ShutterBrugs Photography sent me this “Fash the Dress” photo session of Katarina and Scott, I was thrilled to see an alternative shoot that celebrates wedding style.

Instead of coating our brides in mud, we aim for a more high end shoot with an editorial feel for our couples,” described Mandie.

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The highly sophisticated and fashion forward couple, had a Marie Antoinette themed wedding followed by a romantic honeymoon in France.

Looking tres chic, Mandie photographed the newlyweds in an outdoor winter wonderland with fresh snow and bare trees.  To complete the picture perfect, Parisian style scene, the setting included an adorable cake made by J’Adore Cake Co and romantic flowers from Fleurish Design Studio.

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Katarina was a vision in her couture Oscar de la Renta gown purchased at White Toronto.  It was a dress was fit for a princess with its feminine frills and layers of luxury fabrics.

Scott looked sharp in a custom tailored Hugo Boss suit from Harry Rosen and PRADA shoes he received as a gift from Katarina on their wedding day.

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Such a lovely couple and such stunning images by ShutterBrugs Photography!

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Dressing Wedding Tables

Posted by on March 3, 2011 · 7 Comments 

You know that the bride has infused her wedding with personal style when the table linens resemble her wedding dress.

Long gone are the days of the standard, stiff white or ivory tablecloths.  HOORAY!
If it makes sense to choose your wedding gown before picking your jewelry, then why not approach your reception tables this way?
I hope my examples inspire you:

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ruffled-roses linens and gown

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chiffon wedding linens and dresses

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pink-ruffles wedding

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Photo/Inspiration credits:

  1. Feathers- Wildflower Linen, Oscar de La Renta gown
  2. Lush Fabric Roses- dress by Amsale, Table image from Joy Marie Photo
  3. Feminine Flowers- dress by Watters, Table linens by Nuage Designs
  4. Chiffon- Chair by Wedding Linens Direct, Jenny Packham dress, Oscar de la Renta (Fall 2011) gown
  5. Draped (part one)- ARTSTAR by Laura Stone photography, Nicole Miller gown via Wedding Inspirasi
  6. Draped (part two)- Valentino event photo, Reverie by Melissa Sweet dress
  7. Blush layers/ruffles- Wildflower Linens, Dress from i-weddingdresses.com
  8. Lace- Gown by Jim Hjelm, La Tavola linens, photo by Simply Bloom

NOTE: I highly recommend you read my previous post about chair covers!  It’s one of the best tips I can offer a bride to be.


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Emplume feather bouquets (revisited)

Posted by on February 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

On your wedding day, vow to have and to hold something special- in addition to your new husband…

Using beautiful feathers and other fine materials, emplume creates flower free bouquets, boutonnieres and accessories that are IMMORTAL and oh-so-chic!
A special keepsake you will treasure for years to come.

Below are a few examples of some couture emplume creations

Guests will applaud your forever fresh sense of style and fashion forward thinking.
Visit www.emplume.com for more info… worldwide shipping is available.

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From dress to sketch

Posted by on August 13, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Once you’ve found your groom, finding the perfect wedding dress is your next conquest to find “the one.”
Wearing it should feel like the designer sketched out every gown detail with you on the brain- like they often do for celebrities.
Check out the Sketch to Dress feature on Brides.com for examples…


Dresses above are by Lela Rose (left) and Monique Lhuillier (right)
Chic illustrations like these are precious works of art that should and can be yours!
Check out these 3 fabulous options:
http://www.aboutthedress.com
Order your custom illustration from fashion artist Jennifer Angilello. The cost is $425, which includes the 11″x14″ illustration, double matted and framed. Sales tax and shipping (if applicable) are additional. Her drawings also feature you as part of the illustration.
See examples below:

Dreamlines
8 1/2 X 11 to 9 X 12 sketches of dresses in white or ivory. The artist can enhance the beading, lace, tint of color using paint, pens, or other tools. Sketches start at $100 and you can add on extras like thank you cards with your dress illustration.

sketches by MeganHamilton on etsy
Affordably priced at $65! You get: A 11″ x 13 1/2″ stylized sketch in black pen of your gown on acid free heavy weight Bristol paper. White or ivory dress color and can add a hint of color if your dress design includes such an element.
Megan can include your names and wedding date and the sketch will be presented in a black folder with a template for you to cut swatches to include with your sketch (optional fabric swatch inclusion). What a bargain!

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