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THE INTERCHANGABLE GOWN

Convertible ensemble. Fitted sheath has a hook-on/off overskirt to change the look around come recption-time

Face it, going straight from a wedding ceremony to the bash of your life is a radical transition few brides can carry off without making some changes to her attire. The most typical adjustments are to head and hemline. Following the ceremony, a bride usually takes off the longest layer of veil or removes it entirely leaving only the headpiece. A train that looked spectacular during the walk down the aisle gets bustled up for dancing and moving around. Some brides even take time out between ceremony and reception, changing into an entirely different dress—usually something “cocktailish” that’s chic in addition to comfortable. READ MORE . . . . .
Convertible ensemble. Fitted sheath has a hook-on/off overskirt to change the look around come recption-time

Face it, going straight from a wedding ceremony to the bash of your life is a radical transition few brides can carry off without making some changes to her attire. The most typical adjustments are to head and hemline. Following the ceremony, a bride usually takes off the longest layer of veil or removes it entirely leaving only the headpiece. A train that looked spectacular during the walk down the aisle gets bustled up for dancing and moving around. Some brides even take time out between ceremony and reception, changing into an entirely different dress—usually something “cocktailish” that’s chic in addition to comfortable. READ MORE . . . . .
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WHAT'S NEW IN THE GOWN GALLERY?

Welcome Spring in with the 'Sophia' Gown. Best worn against the back drop of greenery and blooming flowers, 'Sophia' is an A-line cut, wrapped in ivory gathered tulle from bodice to hem. Handmade pink organza rosettes secured with pink quartz beads are dappled all over the dress and matching shawl.
'Sophia' was conceived and designed with the outdoor and/or more informal wedding in mind. Accessorized here with a trio of pink roses as head piece, 'Sophia' would look just as stunning paired up with short or long veil. A picture hat wrapped in tulle is another option for this gown that would set it into high fashion/romantic dressing . . .
To order or ask questions about 'Sophia' you can either call or email me. I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area.
415.258.8204

Model: Natalie Angela
Welcome Spring in with the 'Sophia' Gown. Best worn against the back drop of greenery and blooming flowers, 'Sophia' is an A-line cut, wrapped in ivory gathered tulle from bodice to hem. Handmade pink organza rosettes secured with pink quartz beads are dappled all over the dress and matching shawl.
'Sophia' was conceived and designed with the outdoor and/or more informal wedding in mind. Accessorized here with a trio of pink roses as head piece, 'Sophia' would look just as stunning paired up with short or long veil. A picture hat wrapped in tulle is another option for this gown that would set it into high fashion/romantic dressing . . .
To order or ask questions about 'Sophia' you can either call or email me. I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area.
415.258.8204

Model: Natalie Angela
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VIVA VINTAGE

Vintage touches with a modern twist thrown in. Here's some of the best of vintage chic out there.
A few tips for brides who want to go retro. Most Vintage clothing stores stock ‘retro-inspired’ selections that are brand new. The bride in love with a particular era of clothing usually checks vintage clothing stores before salons. Not all brides opt for an actual gown that survived her favorite era though. Some choose a newer style reflecting the period in natural fibers. That bonafide 1925 chemise may be so delicate, without proper restoration it could literally fall apart. Think of gowns belonging to the ages like you would certain antiques: some so precious to be considered museum quality.

Vintage touches with a modern twist thrown in. Here's some of the best of vintage chic out there.
A few tips for brides who want to go retro. Most Vintage clothing stores stock ‘retro-inspired’ selections that are brand new. The bride in love with a particular era of clothing usually checks vintage clothing stores before salons. Not all brides opt for an actual gown that survived her favorite era though. Some choose a newer style reflecting the period in natural fibers. That bonafide 1925 chemise may be so delicate, without proper restoration it could literally fall apart. Think of gowns belonging to the ages like you would certain antiques: some so precious to be considered museum quality.

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OH LA LA! BRIDESMAID CHIC

Little Jo

Little Jo
Feathers and fascinators have made their way into the bridesmaid arena of fashion. So have these lovley little dresses you can actually wear again, especially the print on the left.


Jessica Simon
About bridemaids: The new, new thing is going with one color or monochromatic and letting the bridesmaids choose a silhouette, neckline and cut flattering to her own proportions. The blue bridesmaids above are a great case in point of how this is done within the blue range. Cohesive dressing is still the standard. If the bride is in a cotton dress, her maids aren't likely to be in shiny satin. Typically, bridemaid dresses should never be longer or more intricate than the bride's, but I'm sure this tradition will soon be tested somewhere.
Little Jo

Little Jo
Feathers and fascinators have made their way into the bridesmaid arena of fashion. So have these lovley little dresses you can actually wear again, especially the print on the left.


Jessica Simon
About bridemaids: The new, new thing is going with one color or monochromatic and letting the bridesmaids choose a silhouette, neckline and cut flattering to her own proportions. The blue bridesmaids above are a great case in point of how this is done within the blue range. Cohesive dressing is still the standard. If the bride is in a cotton dress, her maids aren't likely to be in shiny satin. Typically, bridemaid dresses should never be longer or more intricate than the bride's, but I'm sure this tradition will soon be tested somewhere.
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NOVELTY VEILS

Designers are sure making great use of all those lovely gossmer fabrics these days. Yes, the veil seems to be taking a turn fabricwise. Tulle is still standard but check out these organzas and sheer laces.

Raimon Bundó.
Some hints on choosing a veil: Generally, more ornamental gowns look best with simple veils; whereas all over lace veils or ones edged with wide borders require a simple gown with little adornment. Your dress might have some exquisite back details you want to show off. If this is the case select a shorter veil.
Yards of Alencon lace grace this long veil . . .


Cierva & Nicolas.
Soft peau d'ange lace Mantilla

José Mª Peiró.
Longer version of Mantilla
Designers are sure making great use of all those lovely gossmer fabrics these days. Yes, the veil seems to be taking a turn fabricwise. Tulle is still standard but check out these organzas and sheer laces.

Raimon Bundó.
Some hints on choosing a veil: Generally, more ornamental gowns look best with simple veils; whereas all over lace veils or ones edged with wide borders require a simple gown with little adornment. Your dress might have some exquisite back details you want to show off. If this is the case select a shorter veil.
Yards of Alencon lace grace this long veil . . .


Cierva & Nicolas.
Soft peau d'ange lace Mantilla

José Mª Peiró.
Longer version of Mantilla
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STREET CHIC BRIDE

This month's street chic bride hangs out in tonier neighborhoods where people walk Borzois and drive Lamborghinis. Our getaway girl is all decked out in a Sbiroli suit and pillbox with a nose veil. She looks so retro . . .
This month's street chic bride hangs out in tonier neighborhoods where people walk Borzois and drive Lamborghinis. Our getaway girl is all decked out in a Sbiroli suit and pillbox with a nose veil. She looks so retro . . .
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SHOE CHIC: THE DORIANI LOOKBOOK

The great thing about choosing bridal shoes these days is you aren't limited to closed toe white pumps in satin or peau. This means you can wear them again to art openings and parties if you want. Take these gold pumps. They'd look stunning with just about any color dress you pair them up with . . .







Images courtesy of Web Novias

The great thing about choosing bridal shoes these days is you aren't limited to closed toe white pumps in satin or peau. This means you can wear them again to art openings and parties if you want. Take these gold pumps. They'd look stunning with just about any color dress you pair them up with . . .







Images courtesy of Web Novias

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NEW DIRECTIONS IN HEAD CHIC

Here are some of the finest designers of head wear in the world and they're taking us down a new and exciting path to 2010 and beyond. Since bridal fashion is moving toward breaking tradition these days, alternatives to the veil are found everywhere. Read More . . . .
Here are some of the finest designers of head wear in the world and they're taking us down a new and exciting path to 2010 and beyond. Since bridal fashion is moving toward breaking tradition these days, alternatives to the veil are found everywhere. Read More . . . .
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A DAY IN THE PARK: THE LAST DAYS OF THE SAINT LAURENT RETROSPECTIVE

"If you want the dress to be not only a dress ... you need an artist," said Pierre Berge, Laurent's longtime partner and one of the people behind the retrospective which opened at San Francisco's de Young museum this month.


Golden Gate Park is home to the newly revamped De Young Museum. My design chum Charlotte Chen (Dysfunctional Bamboo.com) flew up from LA on Tuesday just so we could get a peek at the much-buzzed about Yves Saint Laurent Exhibit before it gets packed up and leaves The De Young in San Francisco. What a treat! I've long been familiar with Saint Laurent's Collections as back in the early eighties my mother got me the book, Yves Saint Laurent put out by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. However, till now I've never seen his pieces for real and up close. A few of the gowns in this collection designed since then were unfamiliar, like this great wedding gown below. Yes! This is indeed a wedding gown made up of silk florals.




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My personal favorites were not the wedding gowns but cocktail garb. I fell in love with a black pantsuit (above) so beautifully tailored it had all the characteristics of soft sculpture; the other was an Audrey Hepburnesque little black cocktail dress with a black racer-back bodice and ruched skirt. What I found particularly touching was Saint Laurent clients like Comtesse De Ribes donated back to the collection a gorgeous Black pique embroidered evening gown.


1976 sketches with swatches
Overall the exhibit is a collection of 40 years of creation produced by Yves Saint Laurent Maison Haute Couture. Saint Laurent's claim to fame will always be his fusion of fashion with with pop culture, literature, and changing times. He found inspiration in everything from Wagner to Zizi Jeanmarie; Maria Callas to Mondrian. YSL is a one I could truly call a real Renaissance Man . . .


If you're lucky to live in the San Francisco Bay Area, you can still catch this show. It runs through April 5.
"If you want the dress to be not only a dress ... you need an artist," said Pierre Berge, Laurent's longtime partner and one of the people behind the retrospective which opened at San Francisco's de Young museum this month.


Golden Gate Park is home to the newly revamped De Young Museum. My design chum Charlotte Chen (Dysfunctional Bamboo.com) flew up from LA on Tuesday just so we could get a peek at the much-buzzed about Yves Saint Laurent Exhibit before it gets packed up and leaves The De Young in San Francisco. What a treat! I've long been familiar with Saint Laurent's Collections as back in the early eighties my mother got me the book, Yves Saint Laurent put out by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. However, till now I've never seen his pieces for real and up close. A few of the gowns in this collection designed since then were unfamiliar, like this great wedding gown below. Yes! This is indeed a wedding gown made up of silk florals.




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My personal favorites were not the wedding gowns but cocktail garb. I fell in love with a black pantsuit (above) so beautifully tailored it had all the characteristics of soft sculpture; the other was an Audrey Hepburnesque little black cocktail dress with a black racer-back bodice and ruched skirt. What I found particularly touching was Saint Laurent clients like Comtesse De Ribes donated back to the collection a gorgeous Black pique embroidered evening gown.


1976 sketches with swatches
Overall the exhibit is a collection of 40 years of creation produced by Yves Saint Laurent Maison Haute Couture. Saint Laurent's claim to fame will always be his fusion of fashion with with pop culture, literature, and changing times. He found inspiration in everything from Wagner to Zizi Jeanmarie; Maria Callas to Mondrian. YSL is a one I could truly call a real Renaissance Man . . .


If you're lucky to live in the San Francisco Bay Area, you can still catch this show. It runs through April 5.
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RAPSODY IN BLUE

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