DRESS ME FANCY

Fancy New York recently emailed me these glorious images of their Fall/Winter 2010 collection and I was blown away. In mostly heavier weight satins and taffetas they are evocative of everything 1950s from An American in Paris to Studebakers, Dressmefancy.com has developed a line of predominately hourglass silhouettes perfect  for brides looking for an alternative to the traditional wedding gown.  The thing that sets this collection apart is they are all very elegant while still retaining a cosmopolitan feel.  Versatile, any of these styles could be worn at a week day city hall wedding as well as semi-formal to-do at the Plaza. And here's some great news: Fancy will shortly be launching a new accessory collection as well as Cocktail by Fancy, their social occasion division.  You can see some of their vintage-inspired veils here . . .

WHAT'S NEW IN THE GOWN GALLERY?

This is my first of six dresses planned for 'Short Stories' a capsule collection of above-the-knee chic for brides going the cocktail/civil ceremony route.  This dress is called, 'Jocelyn', with a silk dupioni fitted bodice and full  embroidered organza skirt.  The organza sash ties at the waist accented with two hand rolled silk roses and a black and white polka dot ribbon.  The petticoats are separate.  I usually design the slips as a separate component for versatility, especially with the shorter styles that can be switched around and worn under other skirts in your wardrobe post wedding.  This dress will go up on my site, Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal Couture soon.  The good news is, shorter dresses like this one run around $1,100.00

ROBIN'S EGG AND PEACH

What a beautiful combination of textures in pastel.  Decor, florals and attire all work in tandem with this palette for a spring into summer theme.   I'd like to thank Cara Bella over at Style Circle for this contribution.  Her blog, titled, Handful of Treasures is a visual showcase of decor, fashion, food and pure inspiration . . . 

Vintage Wedding Dress

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SOFT ROMANCE

Soft Words
The woods it speaks to me
With a calm and soft melody
One of acceptance and condolence
Telling to the depths of the heart will return no such a consequence
The woods you understand me inside and out
When fear overcomes I have no doubt
You are protecting me with your gracious might
Your presence is observant day or night
The woods it speaks to me
Now our connection is everlasting
For it is where I am resting forevermore happily

© By Robert K. Lehnhoff

Pronovias Lavanda Wedding Dress

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HOT SHOTS: THE WORK OF KEVISSIMO

Gown by St. Pucci. 

Recognized for his unique style, Kevin Rolly has been published in such magazines as ELLE, Mirabella, W, Detour, BRIDES and many other publications. Rolly does seem to bring out the haunting beauty in a bride and his portfolio is full of them.  Known for his techniques in  OILGRAPHING-- a blend of traditional photography and oil mediums, his works are in numerous private and corporate collections throughout the world. His exhibition -Until the Road Forgets- premiered at the Pasadena Museum of California Art in the Summer of 2003. He lives and works from his studio in downtown Los Angeles.

Dress by Venus Couture

Dress by Monique Luo Couture