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Enchanted Romance

My Story about meeting Claire Pettibone:
So last week I went to the Otis Jury Show to be a judge. While there I was able to view the students work and see the mentor directions they were given (This is because I am fashion Design Alum now). One particular collection I was more than excited to see was the Claire Pettibone mentorship collection. Let me just tell you I LOVED the entire collection!
While there one of the senior teachers over heard me saying I wished I had her as a mentor (last year) when I was in school because I’ve always wanted to be a bridal designer. (But what teacher of mine didn’t know that? tehehe) She said, “Have you met her?” “Go introduce yourself!” I said “but what do I say?” For once in my life I was speechless and was at a loss for words (which never happens). Then I Told the teacher that I had sent my résumé to her already and had not heard anything (I don’t want to look like a creeper). The teacher replied, “then introduce yourself and tell her you’re the one that sent in your résumé.” So I walked over to Claire. It seemed like one of those moments when you see the door in a movie and the hallway to the door seems to get longer and longer. With my legs wobbly and sweating like there was no tomorrow from being so nervous, I went up to Claire and introduced myself. I spoke to her for a short while. Not long because I was so nervous I didn’t know what to say.
Now let me back track a little bit. You see I had been looking up to Claire as an inspiration when I kept pinning her wedding gowns on my pinterest boards. So I went to her bio page (I like to see where designers started) and saw she graduated from Otis. I also remembered her dress was worn by Pricilla Chan (Wife to the facebook mogul). I remember being so excited to see an alum doing bridal. It gave me so much hope that one day I could also be a bridal designer. Since it’s the only thing I’ve ever wanted to be since I was 16 – 17ish.
So back to introducing myself so I didn’t do a good job because I was a huge dork. Remember this is someone I’ve looked up to. I felt like I was a little six year old again looking up to this person that is everything I’ve ever wanted to be. So after a quick exchange of talking I went back over to the senior teacher and was like OH MY GOSH I WAS SOO NERVOUS! I think I had sweat off all my deodorant tehehehe. So in honor of meeting Claire and being nervous (and be a complete dork) I thought I would post a few of my favorite wedding gowns of hers on my blog. Trust me I would put them all up if I could. What do you think of her AMAZING wedding gowns? Which one is your favorite?
The Latest Claire Pettibone Collection: An Earthly Paradise

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To view the entire collection |Clarie Pettibone

Bridal Fashions

Fit For A Princess

Are you ready to be put in awe? Well I’m just in time for that. After you see these wedding gowns you will feel like royalty. Now here’s my next question what girl doesn’t want to feel like a princess or feel like royalty for her special day ? These gowns are by Ersa Atelier and they are incredible. Now you will understand why I could not, not share this designer and these gowns with you. These dresses are from their newest 2013 collection. Another thing we are also crazy about is all the dresses with sleeves in the latest collection. I think I just died and went to sleeve heaven.

I hope you enjoyed my picks from the latest collection by Ersa Atelier. Let me know which one is your favorite. And if you are like me and you can’t choose just one no judgement will be passed because I understand the difficulty in choosing just one!
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To see the rest of the collection : Ersa Atelier

Bridesmaid Fashion

Bridesmaid Love

I thought I would give some love to bridesmaids this week. So here are some of my picks from Temperley London. Aside from the wonderful fact that these bridesmaid dresses have sleeves. This designers dresses are beautiful too. She always has designs that are super feminine and vintage (because of her use of lace). However, she seems to always take it further by adding contemporary seaming to push the boundaries. Her designs are always eye catching. So if you haven’t discovered Temperley London yet make sure to visit her site. I hope you also enjoy my picks. Let’s remember a bride is a better bride when she has her bridesmaids there to help and support her too.

These dresses are also great as cocktail dresses without screaming they are bridesmaid dresses. Which in my book is always better and makes me LOVE Temperlry London’s designs even more.

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This golden lace dress would be a perfect bridesmaids dress. It fits well with it’s light golden hue and the current lace trend happening this spring. What do you think?

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The following bridesmaid dresses can be found: Temperley London

Bridal Fashions

Spring 2013 Bridal Fashion Trends

The wait is finally over and here are the top 10 wedding dress trends for this Spring 2013. I thought it would only be fitting to start with number ten first. Then count our way down to drum roll please number one. These dresses are gorgeous and I’m sure you’ll fall in love with one of them (or more like I did). Or fall in love with one of the hot trends happening this spring.
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10. Beading and Sequins: Dress is by Monique Lhuillier

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9. Gold/ Metallic: Dress by Carolina Herrera

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8. Sleeves : Dress by Monique Lhuillier

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7. Off The Shoulder Necklines: Dress by Lazaro

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6. Corset Bodice: Dress by Anne Barge

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5. Convertable: Dress by Lazaro

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4. Illusion Necklines: Dress by Lela Rose

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3. Ruffles: Dress by Theia

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2. Soft Peplums: Dress by Angel Sanchez

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1. Sheer Overlays: Dress by Monique Lhuillier

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Fashion

Spring Time In Bloom

Spring time is approaching rather fast. Which means we are going to have to pack away our winter clothes and say goodbye. Don’t be too sad though because spring is almost here. Fun pastels and brighter colors are here to help welcome in spring time. In celebration of this time of year I wanted to share with you some of my dress picks. Since Spring is a time when flowers start to bloom again, I picked out dresses that have a floral vibe with bright or pastel hues.

All these dresses are great for a lot of different occasions. So, if your wondering what to wear for that special Easter party,a spring wedding, bridal shower, engagement party or date then look no further. Dresses like these are sure to make a stylish, pretty, girly splash at any of these events. While welcoming in the Spring time and all of it’s beauty so, enjoy.

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The following dresses can be found at: Dress One; Downeast Basics, Dress Two; Ted Baker, Dress Three; Ruche, Dress Four; BCBG, Dress Five; Ruche

Bridal Fashions

Meet Maison Bellaish

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had an amazing weekend.

I want to introduce you to Maison Bellish. I know I showed you some of his 1920’s inspired dresses but I felt like it just wasn’t enough. All of his designs are GORGEOUS. So this time I wanted to talk about his dresses that had sleeves! How can you not love these dresses. I would wear each one of them if I could…hehe.I know you’ll feel the same way once you see them for yourself too. Anyways here are just a few of my picks from his collection that have sleeves like I said. I LOVE the vintage look of his gowns.

So if you looking for a vintage gown that isn’t a ball gown for your day these might just be a perfect fit. Till next time which will be very soon!

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Amazing lace on the bodice and on the back of this gown, along with long sleeves and collar are a beautiful combination. It’s vintage mixed with elegance. (Top)

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(Top) Amazing back view and close up of this gown makes me swoon!

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All dresses can be found at: Maison Bellaish