Inspiration: Elie Saab Spring / Summer 2015 Paris Couture Week

Maybe it’s my early training in textiles + love for unique fabrics, but when a collection like Elie Saab’s Spring / Summer 2015 comes around you just have to stop, stare and be thankful that such craftsmanship still exists in fashion today.  This collection is truly a work of art and offers endless inspiration for weddings + beyond.  Here are my favorites, apparently I am partial to a full skirt.  All photos via Style.com from Kim Weston Arnold / Indigitalimages.com

The entire fashion show is pretty amazing too:  Elie Saab Paris Couture Week Spring Summer 2015

 

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Preview: Winter Wedding Inspiration

A few months ago I had the honor of gathering a group of local vendors and creatively directed + styled this photo shoot for mywedding Magazine.  The digital magazine was released last week and on February 17th the print magazine will be on newsstands.   Here are a few of my favorites from the digital issue + I’ll be posting a bit more once the issue is in print!  Enjoy these dreamy film images from Kate Ignatowski + the amazing creative team is listed below.

Photography:  Kate Ignatowski / Creative Direction + Styling: Mandy Forlenza Sticos / Venue: Green Building / Bride’s Dress: Lovely Bride / Bride’s Shoes: Emmy London / Hair Comb + Veil: Hushed Commotion / Rings and bride’s jewelry: Olivia Ewing / Wardrobe Styling: Jenn Weishaar / Floral Design: Hello Darlington / Flowers Supplied By:  Blooms by the Box / Cake: Nine Cakes / Invitations: Fleur de Letters / Hair Styling: Katelyn McGinn / Makeup: Jha Villanueva / Groom’s Suit + Shirt:  Black Lapel / Place Settings:  Crate and Barrel / Vintage Props:  Little Vintage Rentals / Silk Ribbon:  Natalie Stopka / Assistant: Julia Sportelli

Esther Jean Hair Accessories

A while back we got to do a mini photo shoot with Fiona Melder and the vintage inspired hair accessories by Esther Jean.  The are all so soft + delicate; which one is your favorite?

Photography: Fiona Melder / Hair Accessories: Esther Jean / Styling: Mandy Forlenza Sticos / Hair & Makeup: Rosemarie Bernardo / Model: Sietzka For Fenton Moon / Dress: Ruche / Assistant Stylist: Angela Kostaras

Inspiration: Sareh Nouri Fall 2015 + Millie B. Photography on Bridal Musings

Sifting through some of my favorite wedding blogs I stumbled across an amazing set of photos behind the scenes of the Fall 2015 Sareh Nouri Bridal show from Mille B. Photography on Bridal Musings.  I can look at them all day.  Yards of tulle, lace and fresh faced girls in asymmetrical braids.  Inspiring!

Gowns and Veils: Sareh Nouri / Photographer: Millie B Photography / Headpieces: Enchanted Atelier by Liv Hart / Bride’s Shoes: Aruna Seth / Flowers & Decor: Laura Clare Design / Hair & Make-up: Saray Barbosa Makeup Artistry