I absolutely fell in love with Australian designer Johanna Johnson when I stumbled upon her stunning veils and headpieces last year. After seeing her new wedding dress collection, I can officially say this is not a brief dalliance; no, this, folks, is the real thing – long-lasting lust. (She now ships worldwide so it’s safe to lust away!)
Because it feels like she has done the impossible, which is make glamorous look easy. Like you could just throw on one of her wedding dresses, add some red lipstick and be ready for whatever the day holds, whether it be by beach, garden or museum. You can be totally glam while still feeling comfortable and moving around freely…I love that her designs have an undercurrent of 1920′s inspiration (so hot right now) even without ever delving into costume-y. And those necklaces? Can you say, statement piece that totally completes the look?
You all know I love me some tulle and a big skirt, yet even her ball gown-esque dresses have an understated feel to them, don’t they? I had to include this short dress because it is absolute beach perfection. Or second-dress-for-the-evening perfection. Or even really-cool-bridesmaids’-dress perfection. I just need somebody to please go and buy it. You can see Johanna Johnson’s full collection (this is just a snippet!) over at her site under “Templar.”
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There's Gold in Them Thar Hills! And On Your Neck!!
The result has been three new Neck Laces that remind me of a retro-inspired kitsch-fest!! I love them!! The gold is just "fake" enough that it looks like the polyester lace from the 1960s and 70s (you know the kind--the stuff that's now crunchy and sorta feels icky to the touch?). I was absolutely thrilled with the results--it's like the lace is just trying a bit too hard to be sparkly... I look at it and think "lace on steroids". I guess you can never have too much sparkle!!
The teal color that I used to enhance the first piece really reminded me of some of the vintage prom and wedding dresses that I've seen from the 1950s and 60s. The colors are almost technicolor! The AB Jet rhinestones just add more punch to the whole thing, and the dangling teal rose cabochon that sort of looks plastic is really the finishing touch... It's just so "perfect", I think the only thing that could make it more so is to wrap it in clear vinyl to preserve it as you wear it. Remember the pictures of plastic covered furniture? Hehe....
The second piece is a bit more daring with brilliant red. The charm that I attached to this piece is (to me) Goth inspired, so it has a bit of a dark edge. But the gold lace contradicts this dark horror... This particular red fabric paint is more translucent than the teal metallic paint, so the gold fibers peak through a bit more... It reminds me of cinnamon rock candy. The whole piece comes off as rather "Dark Shadows" to me... Remember that horror soap opera? The crimson rhinestones set into the lace's motif simply serve to make it seem brighter...
The third piece I tried to get a bit more rustic... I painted the gold with pewter metallic fabric paint, as well as solid opaque black in spots. This created a kind of two-toned effect that contrasts quite a bit with the solid, overpowering gold of the lace. Over this, I put one of my homemade polymer clay cabochons that I created by pressing the clay into a mold and dusting it with metallic powder before baking it. It has beautiful gold wings attached to a heart. I put holes in it and dangled base metal charms (a frog, a fish, and another heart) and beads from it as well. It's an interesting eclectic look that I'm not quite sure how to categorize...
I'm not sure if this gold metallic lace is something I really want to pursue using, but I need to contemplate other ways of using it before I give up on it. I am considering washing it with some browns and tans to age it a bit, or even sponge some bronze or copper on to it so I can add a true metallic patina. I think at this point, I either need to figure out a way to make the gold work for me in pieces that have a more pop-art oriented tone, or distress it down so it's not so overpowering. I like it's vibrancy and gilded nature, but it's just so over the top even I can tell it these pieces are beyond subtly dramatic! Haha!!
In a way, they lend themselves to the "circus" idea of flash and splash. I just need to contemplate it's various uses and experiment a bit more to achieve different effects. Time will tell! These will all be available on my Etsy store very soon!
Black and Gold, Black and Gold…
I know, I know the song is really Black and Yellow, but I just could not help myself. Being an IU grad, I am not always the first to be a fan or black and gold, but there is something very bold and sexy about it for a wedding. Not everyone can pull it off or want to use black (hence why charcoal grey is soooooo big this year), but if you can it is a great way to get the “whoooo’s” out of people when they walk into your reception room. Here are a few favs:
Wedding Dress Trends for 2011
Yeah! In the wedding industry, this tends to be our favorite time of year… the unveiling of the new seasons’ trends. Where to start? Dresses of course! Let’s face it, on your big day all eyes are on you (sorry men but as if you didn’t already know). Your job as the bride: to look as fierce as possible. Your mission: the perfect dress to make you shine more beautifully than you are in everyday life! Well ladies, brides, and future brides, I have compiled some of the hottest looks of the season to help guide you in the search for your perfect wedding dress. Just remember… this is a tough job, but someone’s gotta’ do it!
The condensed version of what we saw on the runways: luxe textured fabrics, beaded trim and in the patterns of the dress, sequins and sparkles, colored fabrics for dresses, slimmer silhouettes, asymmetry, corset bodices, organza, tulle and lace, multi-tiered skirts, 3D flowered patterns and textures, and ruffles (both layered and draping). Quite a lot, so let us help you out!
3D designs
3D designs
Where we are seeing them: incorporated into the skirts, trim-work, and even whole designs throughout the dresses. The hot designer pick: petals and flower patterns (for the Spring lines of course!).Dots!! And lot’s of them
Dots!! And lot’s of them
The designers are embracing the retro themes yet again and paying homage to the free-loving eras of the 1960′s-70′s. Also tossed into this category are a variety of textured airy fabrics. A lot are organza and tulle inspired, and very chic!Corset bodices
Corset bodices
Don’t get too discouraged! We’re not talking 90′s Madonna in a pointed bra… we’re talking Vera Wang and extremely tasteful. Her designs this season are amazing. The bodice look is either smooth, incorporating silky and shiny fabrics, or more vintage feeling with lace, tulle, and organza. If you are looking for a more youthful feel, then these dresses may be the pick for you!Color!! When I say color I mean color everywhere.
Color!! When I say color I mean color everywhere.
No longer are we banishing colored accessories to sashes and trim. This year the brides are wearing colored dresses (black, pink, yellow, champagne, purple… the list just keeps going on)! Sashes, trim, and beading are still in the color lead, but expect to see some serious drama this wedding season as brides strut down the isle in some not-so-traditional looks!Pearls, sequins, and sparkles.
Pearls, sequins, and sparkles.
Not like we haven’t seen this trend before, but in 2011 they belong on the dress and not hanging from the bride! Designers are loving pairing pearls an sparkles on bodices and around the waistlines of their dresses. Expect to continue to see a lot of broaches and other types of solid applique looks incorporated either centrally on the bodices or spread throughout the entire dress.Our founding favorite. The Princess (or A line) dress
Our founding favorite. The Princess (or A line) dress
Every year a new style of dress is said to be the “black” of wedding dress styles, but no design ever outsells this classic cut. Designers are including some extra touches as embellishments for this look, but not getting carried away. Polish this style with a solid sash or keep it chic with a satin finished fabric and antique broach along the neckline.The Mermaid
The Mermaid
I don’t know why this style continues to be stocked in gown shops, but clearly some people still like this look. Not my favorite, but if you are tall or petite this gown is made for you! Incorporated into the 2011 family, look for a more trendy feel with lots of layering around the skirt and trim.Ruffles, ruffles, ruffles!!
Ruffles, ruffles, ruffles!!
Everywhere and nearly every style has adopted this dogma for 2011. If you’re looking for drama but not wanting to go all out color, then create drama with extra volume in the skirt of your dress. Look for layered tiers of organza, lace, and tulle or long flowing drapes of these fabrics along the skirts and backsides of dresses. Some designers are using ruffles along and below the waistline for a more victorian feel (it looks really cool!).Asymmetric lines and the “short” wedding dress
They made it! I was a little nervous at first, but the short look and asymmetric dresses made it again for another season. We are still seeing a lot of the “Grecian” dresses, but some designers are using asymmetry in their patterns, textures, and hem lines of their looks. The shorter wedding dress designs are still very popular and are catering to the younger girls. They are very cute, but most definitely serve a specific demographic!
Hopefully this is a good starting place for you brides. A good knowledge base about trends and fashion are your tools for battle in wedding planning. I am dedicated to your plight and will keep you as up to date as possible. Venture out there brides and take no prisoners! Fabulosity stops for no one.
Hopefully this is a good starting place for you brides. A good knowledge base about trends and fashion are your tools for battle in wedding planning. I am dedicated to your plight and will keep you as up to date as possible. Venture out there brides and take no prisoners! Fabulosity stops for no one.
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Each area had the special term treasury was related to the fashion order and hair makeup to pengantin. Was like this his matter with pengantin the Betawi tradition, that was the crystallisation of the blend of China culture, Arabian and India. To facilitate the understanding concerning the fashion penganti Betawi, along with this was produced by us the small dictionary that must be useful.
The fashion and Makeup Brides
Tuaki: upper part clothes that usually get dressed up the embroidery and beautiful beads, necked was closed or collared Shanghai so as sekilas like clothes of Miss Cina.
Kun: the low skirt that his discount widened in the underside. The fashion kun dipadankan with tuaki for the procession pengantin Besar Makeup.
Delime Betawi: that is haisan the cover of the chest that was put on on Tuaki. Delime Betawi also usual was acknowledged as the Betawi Water Lily, because of his form that was similar to the flower sheath betawi that consisted of eight pieces as the typical Betawi application marker.
The Kolek boat: namely the cover foundation foot took the form of his tip sandals sharp was similar to the boat kolek. Usually got dressed up tatahan gold beads and was acknowledged as Kasut sandals.
The Buatun bun: the big Makeup bun where brides hair was rolled above was similar to the stupa. As his accessories, was decorated the jasmine tassel, as well as various details of accessories.
Siangko: namely the forehead decoration that his form was similar to the veil, was made gold beads that dangled beautiful covered the face, so as also was acknowledged as yashmak Siangko, that was utilised for the big Makeup fashion. Apart from Siangko the veil was also gotten by Siangko small his form resembled the crown, or was acknowledged also as the hand galu that was installed in head.
Hong birds: was haisan took the form of the measuring stick rather long, his tip part was received the replica had the shape of Hong birds, typical accessories from China.
The flower: this Term was related to head accessories, there was the unsteady flower, the coconut flower , and their respective grass flower had the method rule and the place of his use.
The Groom
Gamis fashion: the long and lax fashion collared Shanghai or now was acknowledged as the clothes term robe but the length to the ankle. The colour of the shirt was more young and soft without details of the decoration.
Frightened: The sheep like the thick shawl and the width around 15 cm. Used on the shirt, used from left shoulders headed the right-hand waist. The shawl as the symbol of the greatness of the nobles.
The robe: also was acknowledged as Jube, that is rather lax outside clothes and was open to the front, so as the shawl and his shirt were rather visible. It was long that the robe around 10 cm shorter than the shirt. Usually was made from the velvet, but currently more often has been uniform and the choice kind of the material.
Alpie: namely the cover of the typical head of the pilgrim who joined with turban cloth that was rolled beautiful. In the left part was given the string decoration of jasmine with the roses accent on the top, as well as the flower cempaka his tip part.
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Retro Wedding Dress
The bride had arrived in the holy moment, they tend to move a lot of brains for their wedding look perfect, especially in the wedding dress dress on that day, more excellence. Therefore, the selection of a suitable for your wedding is a very important task. This reporter learned that recently a very popular retro wedding, the bride is more, in pursuit of retro style, the old wedding Naqu improvement, only for the taste of a vintage product.
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