$80 - piperlime.gap.com- Round toe pump 4" covered heel, 1/2" hidden platform Man made lining Leather outsole Black upper: 100% patent leather Gold upper: 100% metallic nappa leather.
FALL INSPIRED
$80 - piperlime.gap.com- Round toe pump 4" covered heel, 1/2" hidden platform Man made lining Leather outsole Black upper: 100% patent leather Gold upper: 100% metallic nappa leather.
SUNDAY INSPIRATION . . . .
Leaving you with a little inspiration here from that inventive designer, Yumi Katsura. These scrumptious images hail from her 2007 -08 Paris show. For me they're inspiring and truly unforgettable. 
ONE OF A KIND DETAIL
sourceTaffeta is one of my favorite fabrics for bridal gowns, especially here where it poufs and folds beautifully as a a French Bustle. A truly original gown, I just had to share . . . .
THE PETITE BRIDE
Recently I was out shopping for fabric and surprised at how many huge floral and big prints are out there. For brides over 5'8, these work fine but what about the so-called average and petite bride? Here's an example of the kind of email I get from the concerned shorter bride : I'm very small boned. Most gowns I’ve tried on are for women that are 5’6’’. This means whenever I get in front of the mirror I’m swimming in the dress. Almost any sleeve, belt, print or lace looks magnified on me. What are my options?
One of the most important things for the vertically challenged to remember is scale. If you’re petite and in shape, you can wear just about any gown as long as you scale down to the right proportion. Also thinking vertically (up, up, up) it will be easier to figure out which treatments suit you best. For instance, choose a bodice and neckline that draw the eye up to your decolletage. Here’s some more to consider:
GO FOR
* a gown with a panel or seam(s) running up the front. The unbroken lines give you height.
*Empire waists are one of your best options considering you go floor length. You want to keep that vertical line going.
* A V or U-neck, it gives the impression of a longer neck.
*Modified Mermaid. The to-the-floor sash on this gown below draws the eye up.
One of the most important things for the vertically challenged to remember is scale. If you’re petite and in shape, you can wear just about any gown as long as you scale down to the right proportion. Also thinking vertically (up, up, up) it will be easier to figure out which treatments suit you best. For instance, choose a bodice and neckline that draw the eye up to your decolletage. Here’s some more to consider:
GO FOR
* a gown with a panel or seam(s) running up the front. The unbroken lines give you height.
*Empire waists are one of your best options considering you go floor length. You want to keep that vertical line going.
* A V or U-neck, it gives the impression of a longer neck.
*Modified Mermaid. The to-the-floor sash on this gown below draws the eye up.
Gown by Amy-Jo TatumSmoot Photo
*An A-line. Think of it as your very own scaled down version of a ball gown.
*Sheath and evening gown silhouettes, long and columnar; they will flatter you.
* Length over volume in your skirt
*Sleeves that are long and straight.
* Best proportion is a floor length gown with veil or train of the same length.
*Prints and laces as well as any motifs should be scaled down and worn on the upper portions of the body. Busy designs below the waist (even small ones) draw all eyes downward.
*Soft and sheer fabrics like crepe and chiffon that drape to the body.
PASS UP:
*any ball gown. The volume in the skirts will consume you.
*heavy, elaborate fabrics like brocade or any print or design that is large.
*Wide belts, sashes and cummerbunds interrupt the vertical lines you want to create. If you do wear a sash or belt go thin (1-1 ½ inches) and as close to the shade of your gown as you can get.
*any design with big puffy sleeves or shoulder pads.
*Any train longer than a sweep.
AmandaWakely
Sheath and evening gown silhouettes, long and columnar will flatter you.
Fitted like an evening gown up top, this mermaid has all the bounce and swirl of a ball gown below.
Caroline Parkes
Think of the A-line as your very own scaled down version of a ball gown.
Ben di Lisi
Empire waists are one of your best options considering you go floor length. You want to keep that vertical line going.
Spose di Gio
Sleeves that are long and straight flatter you
Backyard Weddings - Hot Trend for 2010
One of the hot wedding trends for 2010 is the backyard wedding. While getting married at home is not necessarily cheaper, it does allow for a more personal, intimate ceremony and reception. Intimate weddings allow the bride to enjoy her day and connect with all of the people that are important to both she and her husband to be. There is no worse feeling than having a huge wedding and you can't remember who was there, let alone if you got to spend time with dear Aunt Martha, who traveled all the way from London for your big day.
Some tips to remember when planning an intimate wedding ceremony at home:
- Hire a professional wedding planner or coordinator to assist with those last minute "murphy issues" that will arise. At home weddings are not as easy to pull off as one may think. There are space issues to be considered, and furniture and equipment rentals to be coordinated. Your coordinator can help you stay on budget, because issues can come up that will stress your budget to the max, like canopy rentals, or parking for guests. And, of course, your wedding coordinator will be able to assist you with selecting the best vendors for your budget and wedding style.
- Be realistic about space issues and what is possible at your home. No matter how big you think your backyard is, 300 people in a neighborhood backyard is unrealistic. Be aware of noise and parking restrictions within your area.
- There are no limitations to your style and dress decor. You can use as much imagination as you like. You can be as casual or as formal as you want. Give clues to the style and tone of your wedding through your invitations and decor. You want your guests to be comfortable in their style of dress as well.
- Keep in mind your wedding date and normal weather trends for your area. An outdoor wedding in July - September in the Houston or New Orleans areas is not impossible but you want to be prepared for the humidity, and heat as well as the many tropical storms or hurricanes that can pop up this time of the year. Create a plan to keep yourself as well as your guests comfortable.
JASPER CONRAN: NOT JUST FOR BRIDES
All those gorgeous bridal gowns Jasper puts out are to be rivaled only by these suits he launched last year year with his line of formal wear. I have to say I haven't seen groom chic on this level til I ran across these images on Brides UK.
CLAIRE PETTIBONE GETS ACCESSORIZED
I'm a true fan of Claire Pettibone's work and her imaginative use of all those light, whispy laces like Chantilly and peau d'ange. The Forget me not dress here is a beautiful charmeuse under tulle. Simply stunning. It's beautifully accessorized here with gold and champagne tones . . .
$270 - net-a-porter.com. 18-karat gold-plated gypsy chandelier earrings with moonstone embellishment. Isharya earrings are ovoid, have concentric circle detail and a hook fastening suitable for pierced ears.
Forget Me Not
Blush bias cut silk charmeuse gown with lace bodice and tulle overskirt trimmed with scattered flowers and leaves with lace edged sweep train.
$2,500 - clairepettibone.com
$794 - mercedeh-shoes.com MARIO BOLOGNA - Sandals : 1710182 SETA - BEIGE - 793.88$ : Mercedeh-
LATE SUMMER BEACH CHIC
We're on the last lap of summer out here in California where Beach Wedding season can go from early March and as late as November if its a good year. Whether you re planning a destination wedding in the tropics or coast wedding in California, Mexico or somewhere else exotic, check out these beach-worthy gowns and accessories. Chanel on the beach? Who'da thought?
In one of my very favorite fabrics, point d'esprit 
this halter gown by Amsale has the halter neckline so synonymous with beach wear and summer chic.
Angel Sanchez
White silk satin and organza tulle gown with whisper gray lining, taffeta ribbon and crystal embroidery.
Angel Sanchez
echo design
iridescent head wrap/scarf by echo design. Jewelry by Stephen Dweck.
Youlin
Gold silk satin and beaded lace gown by Youlin.
Helen Kaminski
Raffia braided clutch with hand-cut glass crystals.
Angel SanchezWhite silk satin and organza tulle gown with whisper gray lining, taffeta ribbon and crystal embroidery.
Angel Sanchez
echo design
iridescent head wrap/scarf by echo design. Jewelry by Stephen Dweck.
Youlin
Gold silk satin and beaded lace gown by Youlin.
Helen Kaminski
Raffia braided clutch with hand-cut glass crystals.
Anne Barge
A beautiful opalescent strapless chiffon with gathered skirt. Pink and silver striped chiffon wrap by elizabethfillett.com
A beautiful opalescent strapless chiffon with gathered skirt. Pink and silver striped chiffon wrap by elizabethfillett.com
Eric Javits
[CLOSED] Get Wedding Gowns, Evening Gowns, ROM Dresses At Amazingly Affordable Prices!!
Get wedding gowns, evening gowns, tea dresses & dresses for your sister entourage at amazingly affordable prices! Gown's prices range from $170 - $450 only!! Please read on to find out how to participate. You may read my past blog entries to see some of my customers' gowns and testimonials.
This spree will end on 7 Sept '09, so hurry! Start looking around and do your research for your dream gown now! I will submit all orders on 10 Sept'09. Gowns will take about 4 - 5 weeks to arrive after placing your order. In this case, they are expected to arrive in the 2nd to 3rd week of Oct'09. Orders that are urgent and need me to send in earlier will have another charge of $15 to cover for the transfer fee.
You can view more gowns designs from here:
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Pictures shown here are just some examples of the gowns. Do click on the links above and there are more gowns you can see! Some of the gowns are real-life pictures, so you'll also be able to see the quality of those gowns.
Because of the extensive amount of work to be done, I will be charging a $20 admin fee for each gown. It is possible to Make-to-Measure your desired gown too, but admin charges will be $30 for MTM gowns. If you want to make-to-measure a gown, please provide me with a CLEAR picture so that we can replicate it. Do also take note that it would not be possible to have a 100% resemblance to the gown you want. Afterall, those gowns that we see in bridal studios costs thousands to just rent. But there should be at least 90% resemblance.
It is advisable to do criss-cross back for a best fit. Do take ur measurements accurately too. U may post any questions you have here or you may send me an email at joanna_n9@hotmail.com, and I'll try to answer them within 24hrs. (sometimes also depending on supplier's response to my queries).
If you find the train too short and would like to do a longer train, its $40 for every 50cm train added.
Once you have confirmed you are buying, please get an order form & measurement template from me and fill up ALL details and email to me at joanna_n9@hotmail.com, with subject as 'Name - Order for WG/EG/Dress'. Do ask me if you do not know how to fill them in and need help.
All prices are estimated but shouldn't deviate much. Upon receiving your order, I will get back to you and confirm your order before you make payment.
This spree will end on 7 Sept '09, so hurry! Start looking around and do your research for your dream gown now! I will submit all orders on 10 Sept'09. Gowns will take about 4 - 5 weeks to arrive after placing your order. In this case, they are expected to arrive in the 2nd to 3rd week of Oct'09. Orders that are urgent and need me to send in earlier will have another charge of $15 to cover for the transfer fee.
You can view more gowns designs from here:
1) http://shop33483209.taobao.com/
2) http://shop11065745.taobao.com/
Pictures shown here are just some examples of the gowns. Do click on the links above and there are more gowns you can see! Some of the gowns are real-life pictures, so you'll also be able to see the quality of those gowns.
Because of the extensive amount of work to be done, I will be charging a $20 admin fee for each gown. It is possible to Make-to-Measure your desired gown too, but admin charges will be $30 for MTM gowns. If you want to make-to-measure a gown, please provide me with a CLEAR picture so that we can replicate it. Do also take note that it would not be possible to have a 100% resemblance to the gown you want. Afterall, those gowns that we see in bridal studios costs thousands to just rent. But there should be at least 90% resemblance.
It is advisable to do criss-cross back for a best fit. Do take ur measurements accurately too. U may post any questions you have here or you may send me an email at joanna_n9@hotmail.com, and I'll try to answer them within 24hrs. (sometimes also depending on supplier's response to my queries).
If you find the train too short and would like to do a longer train, its $40 for every 50cm train added.
Once you have confirmed you are buying, please get an order form & measurement template from me and fill up ALL details and email to me at joanna_n9@hotmail.com, with subject as 'Name - Order for WG/EG/Dress'. Do ask me if you do not know how to fill them in and need help.
All prices are estimated but shouldn't deviate much. Upon receiving your order, I will get back to you and confirm your order before you make payment.
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