Gorgeous wedding dresses from Moonlight Fall 2012 couture bridal collection. We literally gasped at this collection — so many droolworthy gowns. Above, fit and flare gown with skirt of cascading layers of organza, tulle, and point d’esprit and satin bodice featuring silver embroidery, beading, and Swarovski crystals. Below, sleeveless mermaid gown featuring scalloped tiers of corded [...] ... |
Newly revealed in Milan, Couture, Dutch designer Marcel Wanders' collection of wallpapers for Graham & Brown.{from Graham & Brown:}"Couture . . . is a collection of eight striking wallpaper designs. Each pattern in the Couture range is named after a glamorous woman, or man, with an inspirational name; Suzanne, Alice, Grace, Kelly, Audrey, Isabella, Stella and Henry."{from Marcel Wanders:}“I love the hard definition of architectural space. I love the naked fragility of the human body. Unfortunately the naked human body cannot live in clean architectural space.We need interiors because... |
We are excited about our new patterns and just had to share! I intensified the sunflower with hand painted ink while toning down the purple tint in the flower’s center. ... |
Mary-Kyri's ivory design ‘Valerie’ is the perfect shoe for your special day. This classic stiletto is made from satin and French Guipure couture lace with 100% leather lining and sole. This open toe stiletto with petite ankle strap is from Mary-Kyri's Bridal and Evening Couture Collection.Visit Mary-Kyri... |
A fabulous reader led me to discover Perth designer Zansis recently. Using the most beautiful fabrics, and beautiful cuts they’ve created such stunning gowns (and I admit, the amazing photography does help!).Head designer Jennifer Naglan heads up a team of qualified designers and couturiers who create beautiful gowns with amazing attention to detail- jwelled straps, fabric petals and sheer backs. Zanzis even has an in-house jewelery designer to make the perfect piece to match your gown. Check out the Zanzis Couture website for more Photos from Zansis by Denise Teo Want More? Check ... |
elizabeth emanuel FOR THE ART OF BEING elizabeth emanuel FOR THE ART OF BEINGHand-rolled florals, invisible seams and closures, a pleated bodice. All these are couture touches that take a dress out of the ordinary and put it into the realm of a work of art. Since a custom gown is 85-90% handmade, the hours it takes to complete one are long and complex. Regardless, it can be rewarding for both the designer and dressmakers involved. When we think of couture we usually imagine European ateliers where the level of fabrication and fit are taken to the highest level. These gowns by Britis... |
elizabeth emanuel elizabeth emanuelHand-rolled florals, invisible seams and closures, a pleated bodice. All these are couture touches that take a dress out of the ordinary and put it into the realm of a work of art. Since a custom gown is 85-90% handmade, the hours it takes to complete one are long and complex. Regardless, it can be rewarding for both the designer and dressmakers involved. When we think of couture we usually imagine European ateliers where the level of fabrication and fit are taken to the highest level. These gowns by British designer Elizabeth Emanuel for 'Art of Being' are ... |
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the most amazing shoes ever….yes you can go to paris….have a mold made of your feet & design your very own one of a kind CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN wedding shoes….i am a little weak in the knees…. xoxo... |
Gumdrop Cookie Shop has created a ton of new designs for their adorable cookies, including a bunch of different varieties for monograms and a specialty cookies for showers and engagement parties. The good folks at Gumdrop will also package these up for you to use as favors. Who wouldn't like a cookie?... |