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Giveaway : Custom Created Ivory Silk Flower Hair AccessoryAnother Tuesday = Another Giveaway. I'm back with weekly giveaways and today is a great one. Cynthia of Tallulah Opal created a custom piece just for this event! The hair piece {valued at $110} is a light ivory silk flower that measures about 4 1/2 inches in diameter. The flower is attached to a 2 inch silver hair comb. The center of the flower is hand beaded with mauve pink glass pearls, topaz swarovski crystal rondelle beads and ornate rhinestones. Cynthia of Tallulah Opal creates one of a kind bridal accessories for unique brides. To enter the contest, please visit Tallulah Opal on etsy an...
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Stunning Silk Flowers by Emici BridalWow! That is all we could manage to gasp when we laid eyes on these stunning silk flower creations from Emici Bridal! The heirloom quality creations are handmade with love by artisan Marie Conrad using silk, swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls and rhinestones... We know you will fall in love with them just like us!As well as bridal bouquets, Emici Bridal also crafts ring pillows, hair accessories, sashes and much more! After pouring over the Emici Bridal site, we're so excited to share a few of our favourite pieces with you...The Catala Bouquet silk flower bridal bouquet.This gorgeous handm...
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SILK WHITESOscar de la RentaKarl Lagerfeld for Rosa Clara Dead white, silk white, off white, cream, ivory. There are so many shades of white but the most basic white is that chalky, natural kind of white only pure silk produces. Made from the cocoons of silkworms, around 2500 B.C. the Chinese discovered and developed the process of weaving it into fabric. China is still the largest producer and exporter of 80% of the world’s silks. Most silk weaves are luxe, opulent and suggest a certain formality ideal for the bridal gown. Tightly woven silks like duchesse satin have a luster and are ideal for struct...
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SILK WHITES
Oscar de la RentaKarl Lagerfeld for Rosa Clara Dead white, silk white, off white, cream, ivory. There are so many shades of white but the most basic white is that chalky, natural kind of white only pure silk produces. Made from the cocoons of silkworms, around 2500 B.C. the Chinese discovered and developed the process of weaving it into fabric. China is still the largest producer and exporter of 80% of the world’s silks. Most silk weaves are luxe, opulent and suggest a certain formality ideal for the bridal gown. Tightly woven silks like duchesse satin have a luster and are ideal for struct...
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Luxury Silk Wedding Invitations, Couture Wedding InvitationsThese Couture wedding invitations were designed with Ivory silk outside and Gold silk inside.Lela New York's Gatefold Silk Box Invitations are custom designed for our clients.This particular custom wedding invitation includes a lace detail that reflects the brides couture lace gown. Simply Luxurious!LOVE this Post? Feel free to Share or Comment by clicking below. If reposting, please include Lela New York's link back. Thanks for your Lela LOVE!...
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LIBBY IN SILK AND LACE
I just had to share these gorgeous photos by Dale Nabeta of Piximage Photography. Combined with the makeup talents of Necia Whitmore and hairstyling by Kao Vey the EVA dress turned out just so stunning on Libby. The fabric is dupioni silk mixed with a silk gauze sash and tulle and lace underskirt. Kao added an ivory floral to her hair done up Hollywood glam style. Gown by Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal...
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SILK AND TULLETulle and just about any kind of silk are a magnificent combination. This dupioni sheath is swathed in a removable tulle over skirt . . . . The headpiece echoes the bodice as three dupioni hand rolled florals are topped with French netting . . . . Hats whipped in tulle are confections of beauty and go great with lightweight silks like these here. Above the sheath is draped in dupioni and chiffon; below is a Silk/linen Georgette with a full crin underneath . . . Lace, chiffon and satin are all combine here with a smal...
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SILK GLOSSARYWhen it comes to bridal wear, silks rule. Made from the cocoons of silkworms, around 2500 B.C. the Chinese discovered and developed the process of weaving it into fabric. China is still the largest producer and exporter of 80% of the world’s silks. Most silk weaves are luxe, opulent and suggest a certain formality ideal for the bridal gown. Tightly woven silks like duchesse satin have a luster and are ideal for structured silhouettes, whereas loosely woven silks like charmeuse and crepe lend themselves to drapery. Choosing the right silk depends on the style of your gown in addition...
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stripes on silk
How perfect is this silk striped dress from Le Train Bleu? I love the little keyhole back. ...
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sugar and silkStill inspired by this Decor8 post, I Dream of Cake, I tried my hand at a little Turn this Cake into a Dress. Top, cake by Iced Art and dress by Luisa Beccaria. Above, cake by Occasions Wedding Cakes. Below, gown by Monique Lhulier, cake by Collete Cakes and dress by Lusia Beccaria.Got this far? For the most amazing dress ever, check out the blog at Doll Face Studios....
