Tag Archives: Couture
The Mermaid Silhouette
A Mermaid or otherwise known as a Fishtail or Trumpet gown is slim, sexy, and body hugging down to the knees. It’s real design trend however, happens from the knees down, where the gown flairs out to create a imaginative Mermaid tail in appearance. Gowns [...]
Full StoryThe Empire Silhouette
The key design element in an Empire gown is the waistline. It sits above the natural waist, just below the bust. The skirt is commonly free flowing a soft and can include varying types of embelishments such as laces and beading. Think Sense [...]
Full StoryThe Ball Gown Silhouette
It’s the first picture to mind when we imagine a fairytale princess wedding. The narrow fitted bodice and over sized flowing skirt. You can envision meters of lace and tulle, a well strung corset and a tiara on top. If this is the style you [...]
Full StoryRomantic Mantilla’s
There’s something so romantic and timeless about a bride wearing a Mantilla. The delicate lace framing the face… The cascade of soft tulle or silk floating over a woman’s decolletage… The innocent, yet revealing cloak layered over a wedding dress. Queen Isabella II of Spain [...]
Full StoryRock n Roll Bride
Ever Since I first come across this boutique designer I fell in love with her romantic and timeless approach to bridal couture. Los Angeles Designer, Claire Pettibone Couture says “When I create a dress, it’s all about the fabric and the woman, and how [...]
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