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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

X, Shy

To view the entire collection |Clarie Pettibone

April 10, 2013 by Shy

Bridal Fashions

Spring and Falls Beauty

Have you ever seen Reem Acra wedding gowns? Here are just some of my picks from her spring and fall 2013 collections. The first few are from her spring and then it goes into her fall collection. I have one word for these gowns amazing. However, I could not just include her wedding gowns but also included a fun short reception gown. It seems the two dress trend is still going strong ladies. We can see that from her spring collection especially so into her fall collection. And what girl wouldn’t want two dresses for here wedding day. It seems like most brides want tradition for the ceremony. Then they want to enjoy themselves more with a more laid back movable dress that allows them to enjoy their reception with more ease.

I love that this designer is giving both the option of the traditional and the fun and flirty shorter reception dress. And I don’t even have to mention how beautiful her gowns are with the laces she uses and the beading detail. Let me know which dresses here are your favorite? And make sure to check out the the entire collection and here site.

Spring Collection 2013

These illusion necklines with their beading detail are just so incredibly pretty. I love the light airy romantic feel of her spring line.

Fall Collection 2013

Her fall line has heavier embroidery that is bolder with a mix of longer sleeves and heavier fabrics. Either way I love the more regal feelings of this collection.

And of course I saved the best for last! This gown has to be by far one of my favorites. The heavy lace, peplum, mermaid silhouette, higher neckline and long sleeves are a breathtaking combination.

X, Shy

To see the full spring and fall collection: Reem Acra

April 8, 2013 by Shy

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!

X Shy

To see the rest of the collection : Ersa Atelier

April 4, 2013 by Shy

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.

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?

X, Shy

The following bridesmaid dresses can be found: Temperley London

March 22, 2013 by Shy

Bridal Fashions

Textured Dreams

Lately I have been really attracted to textured fabrics on dresses. So when my eyes saw these I was in awwww. I love that they are elaborate and fun all at the same time. So enjoy these picks of mine from Allure Bridal and see if you too wont be in awww after seeing these.

X, Shy

All bridal gowns can be found at Allure Bridals; First Dress: C242, Second Dress: 8924, Third Dress: C224

March 20, 2013 by Shy

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.