white jilbab "barbie rumbai"

white jilbab "barbie rumbai"

white jilbab "barbie rumbai"

Barbie jilbab is clamped at the front, and the ends tied braids. Sweeten with a brooch.

FRENCH BLUE

Is there nothing more soothing and beautiful than soft pastels complimenting one another?  These blues mix in with soft pinks and creams to create a certain Spring lovliness.  Thank you Frog Princess for this wonderful inspiration created on SMP . . .

BLACK AND WHITE AND PINK

Personally I have a thing right now for black and white stripes and polka dots, zebra prints, damasks, gingham, you name it.  Black and white offers sharp and clean lines and visual texture to a color theme.  Black and white all by itself is pretty bold yet mixed with shades of pink it melds in beautifully.  We have Kelley to thank over at Style Circle for creating this gem of a board that's got me going.

BACK STORIES

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Your grand entrance will certainly make a first impression but consider what’s going to go on come reception time.  This is when and where your guests will have glimpses of you from all perspectives, including the back of your dress, train and veil; all pretty significant to the overall picture you create.

Think of the back of you in components that make up a total picture: There’s the veil, back bodice, skirt and train. Choosing the right veil depends on the length of the gown, the interest of the back bodice, etc. You may opt for a shorter veil or no veil at all if there are some details you really want to show off. These details can be as simple as a row of buttons all the way down the back, or as elaborate as silk flowers cascading the length of a cathedral train. How much or little detail you choose is a matter of preference. Here are a few treatments you might want to consider for the back of your gown.

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Above: CLUSTER- Grouping of florals or florals mixed with bows, tassels and ribbons. Gown by Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal

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Above: BOW-This can be a series of small bows spaced down the back like button closures or a sizable one placed on the waistline or lower back.

Top Left: BUSTLE- Result of train being pulled up or under and fastened to the gown or underskirt.
Top Right: Panel Train-An abrieviated version of a watteau train.  This one is covered in Alencon lace
Bottom Left: Criss Cross-Bands of fabric add back interest to this gown.

Bottom Right and Below: BUTTONS-A row down the back is classic; either fabric covered or pearl.

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RUFFLES-Some gowns have a treatment of ruffles part or all the way down the skirt. BOW-This can be a series of small bows spaced down the back like button closures or a sizable one placed on the waistline or lower back.

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DRAPE-Popular back treatment for low-necklines in evening gown silhouettes. Usually a cowl in crepe or chiffon.

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Custom design is the best option if you have a specific back feature that ordinarily would have to be engineered into the gown rather than simply added on. Bows, florals, sashes and detachable trains can all be matched up in color and fabric and added on to a ready made gown with little or no problem. But features like back overlay skirts and lace-up bodices are usually built in and need to be planned out with a skilled dressmaker or designer. Going custom might cost more in time and the number of fittings, but you’ll get that wonderful back feature that makes the gown uniquely yours, uniquely one-of-its-kind . . . . .

LONG AND SHORT

For the bride who wants to have it both ways there's good news: go right ahead.  French designer Max Chaoul makes the most of this look, adding mini dresses with trains and over skirts to the I Love You Collection 2010, perfect for going from the formality of ceremony to revels of reception time . . .

NEW ISSUE OF THE ZINE!

Well folks, for those of you who follow Bride Chic, The Blog, the second issue of the Zine is up and running and I couldn't be happier. What makes the Zine so unique is it is a capsulation of all the best editorials and posts the Blog has run through the Spring of 2010. I have to say I'm so pleased with the quality of work I have put out this year in the way of gowns and headwear. I've also had so many wonderful people helping me showcase my work through their photographic, makeup and hair artistry talents, not to mention all the flower people, models photo retouchers, stylists, and of course, my clients. From the bottom of my heart  thanks to all those who helped out this year . . ..

Photos courtesy of S1 Studio

THE BLACK WEDDING DRESS

Would you get married in black? Believe it or not, once upon a time most women did. In the 1800's brides wore everyday colors, mostly darker, somber ones. Today when we think black though, brides rarely come to mind. It's  a shade reserved by society for widows and vamps. But times are changing and we're looking beyond the white philosophy that's defined wedding fashion for two centuries. No longer restricted to white on white, red, blue and even black dresses are gracing the bridal scene. Not only designers are loving this lift on restriction but photographers are looking at it with an inspired eye as well.


The above board focuses on the black dress and tones complimentry to a wedding theme.  Thanks again to Naomi Goodman of Enchanted Dream Weddings and Affairs for creating another stunner of a board . . .