Bow Ties!

I’m working with a friend of mine to complement my bridal party services. She makes these AMAZING bow ties! Since she lives right around the corner from me, I thought, “How cool would it be to offer bow ties for the groomsmen and ringbearer made from the same fabric as the bridesmaids’ dresses?” My answer [...]

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What’s a Dress Without the Jewelry?!

My sister, Lori, is a Lia Sophia Jewelry Advisor. If you’ve never heard of Lia Sophia Jewelry, you must check it out! I hadn’t heard of it either until she started selling it. I’m a girl. I love a little sparkle in my life This month, their promotion is that you buy the lowest priced [...]

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Danielle: A Formal Halter Dress…

… inspired by Greta. When I saw Greta Garbo in all her Old Hollywood Glam glory, I had to make a dress! Danielle is a halter dress with a sweetheart neckline and jeweled buttons as the closure. She’s a floor length dress with a very long front slit to show some leg. This is a [...]

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Strapless 1950s Inspired Bridesmaid Dress: A Custom Design Story

Susie needs a dress for her sister’s wedding in August. She’s been given some leeway with design and given a range of blue shades to choose from. She’s come to me looking for a design to flatter her voluptuous figure. Here are her inspiration photos: The notched bustline is too revealing for her taste and [...]

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Gigi: 1950s Inspired Strapless Wrap Gown

Gigi was inspired by a film of the same name made in 1958. She has a beautiful pleated, wrap detail that can be tied in the front or the back. Another Made To Order gown, I have created her in floor length, tea length, with straps, and with embroidery detail. She is a throwback to [...]

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Audrey: 1960s Inspired Pencil Dress

Audrey is a sleeveless, notched neckline pencil dress. She is elegant and simple. This sample was created with a silk brocade in autumn floral tones. She also looks stunning belted or not, in a solid, silk or satin. Available as a Made To Order dress according to your measurements. Plus Sizes welcome. Audrey, not only [...]

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