Inspiration for 2013 Brides

Its the beginning of a New Year and for those of you getting married in 2013 it is so exciting and you have so many decisions to make. However fear not, that is where I can help because with years of experience at helping brides and grooms and all your entourage,it is possible to make it enjoyable and fun. If you have some ideas of what you think you want then I can listen and help turn your dreams into a reality.
I always have too many ideas and it just takes me to meet you for a while so that I can work out what suits you for your wedding.

Some couples know whether they want a certain vintage or a classic traditional feel to their wedding. Once you set the scene pick the date imagine what you want then you are starting to get the notion. Firstly you have got to be practical and decide on a budget, work out what you really want and what you can sacrifice if you have to. We can't always have all that we want in life, you have to choose what is important to you.
The best thing I think is to do a scrapbook or a note book, stick all your thoughts and ideas into it and take notes when you get ideas. This is what I do and it is my new years resolution to share more of my ideas and thoughts with you all. Nowadays with the internet it is so easy for anybody to collect images of the things they like and it is such an easy way for you to convey what your taste is.

So go for it, get that note book started and bring it with you when you make an appointment to come and meet me in the shop.
If you have a theme or a colour, the slightest thing to get you started then I can help you with what suits you for your Special day.

Inspiration for 2013 from the red carpet

 It was a sea of reds,nudes and black at the Golden Globe on Sunday night, one of the glitziest, celebrity-crazed, couture-driven evenings of the year.

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I thought I would share with you some that I found inspirational.

Stunning, this Gucci dress is worth another look try and find a close up of this, the detail is brilliant.

This would be better for me if someone had made sure that when it was woren by the person that their skin tone best suited matching the makeup on the face and neckline. A good design and dress spoiled.

 A dress that flatters the wearer and enhances the best bits is always a winner.

Happy New Year to you all.

Happy New Year

It is the start of a new year a time to have some new years resolutions. We set out our goals on things to do and achieve and a plan for the year. Mine is always to push myself to be better, to help my clients to the best of my ability, to be healthier, loss weight and enjoy a work/ life balance. Each year seems shorter and goes in quicker so it is important that we pack in as much as we can, time management is the key.
One thing about my line of business is that you dare not miss a deadline, and I seem to work better with that focus.

When organising a wedding you to have to keep your mind focused on what you want to achieve and how to do it within the time and to enjoy it at the same time. It is important to enjoy every second, don't let it be a worry. Make sure you get people on
board to help and support you.

My new years resolution is to update my web page, and improve my online presence. I am researching the idea of selling some of my products online. Accessories such as veils, shoes and lingerie and maybe some off the peg dresses. If you have any comments to make please do share your thoughts.

Review of the Year

It started off as a quiet year and then I did an radio advert to make sure the new brides in Northern Ireland knew I was still keen to make " the dress of their dreams".
And hopefully that is what I did.
Thank you to brides, my brides Mum's, grooms mum's, babies wanting christening robes and girls wanting Holy Communion dresses and also bridemaid's and girls for their formal dresses, thanks to you all.
Thanks to the models that wore my dresses at the Titanic fashion Show we did, it rounded off the year.
Now it is your turn to do a review, write one on for me.
Happy New Year to all my clients,ones in the past and ones who I look forward to working with in the future.

 

 

 

Off the peg party frocks

If you need a dress for a party and you want some designed 4U direct 2U  arrange for a consultation.

  Also there are dresses off the peg for you to choose from.

         If you know the colour you want  lets start there.

     If you know the shape that best suits you,  let us make you feel fabulous.

      Do you want lots of bling or just a little or none at all?

       Choose  a flattering neckline that will fit you perfectly.

      A long or short dress which ever suits you best.

    Your dress can be personalised to be unique to your requirements.

   You can have your dress made in your size and the colour you want.

Your dress could be designed for your wedding and then restyled to be your favourite party dress.

Party frocks, it's party time

It is interesting to watch what the celebrities are wearing at any time of the year but nothing bets an excuse for a party frock.
How about something fun , sparkly and textured, notice the neckline forget strapless and the belt to accentuate the waist, ultra elegant.

Gucci in Gold, glamorous & great.

Fun and colourful, inspired by flowers an Alexander McQueen, again more covering at the shoulders .

 The one shoulder idea with a gathered belt at the waistline giving fabulous height. The gold colour is so festive and fabulous.

The peplum idea fun and feminine by Louis Vuitton

An elegant "A line" skirt in this dress by Ralph Lauren

Or how about this one, Christian Dior, a soft floaty look with the highlight of the gold sequins.

Hope these give you some ideas for the party season

Ideas for brides

Brides and their maids are increasingly searching for a bespoke look - with the internet girls can see ideas from so many designers but need someone to help them with what suits them and how to put the look together.

Bespoke beaded detail can personalise any style of dress.

Popular at the moment and an idea I love is changing the look as the day turns to evening. You don't need two separate gowns just by clever overlays.  A subtle over lay  of embroidery during the day and a sparkly or embellished overlay for the evening. The overlay can have a cap sleeve or even a long sleeve or no sleeve. Alternatively a  bride can simply take off an overlay to reveal a strapless gown and then add an embellishment of a belt.

The overlay can be plain  with or without a belt.

Lace overlay idea

Embroidered overlay with a sleeve.

A beaded belt just below the wasitline.

A beaded belt could be worn on lots of dresses.

A floral belt with a different colour

A plain belt worn with a bow.

The belt for a change of look at night time could be a strong colour like this one.

Black is always fabulous with ivory,cream or white and definitely very suitable for evening wear.

The overlay could be black for evening wear.

Lots of ideas that will make your outfit orginial and that can be worn again and again and again with different dresses.