Thinking spring in Winter Blog

One of the joys of being a fashion editor is planning summer issues in the dead of winter! It is enjoyable to imagine tropical summer weddings when we are all shivering but having to shoot at the beach in the cold is always challenging – especially for the model!
The good part though is checking out what’s new from the other side of the world where it actually is warm right now.

I have been browsing Spring collections from the US that can be viewed on Martha Stewart’s website.(link below). There’s some fabulous gowns to peruse from Monique Lhuillier, Oscar De La Renta, Vera Wang etc. Runway show videos can be viewed too. All great for research and just as good for the brides-to-be as for me! It’s fun for a bride to dream!

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/gowns-by-designer-spring-10?backto=true

Very inspiring. I am loving the soft overlay fabrics – a really special look, the senorita flounced skirts (see images from Monique Lhuillier collection I have picked out) and the gorgeous embroidery details. Some of these OS designers can be bought here in OZ, although an expensive option, but it’s good to check out top international designers in order to get design ideas.
Of course there are plenty of amazing Australian couturiers to drool over too, but if you are having your gown made from scratch it’s good to have a few thoughts of your own.

Here’s another google find on Bridesmaid trends from OS:

http://www.getyourfashionfix.com/2009/06/spring-2009-wedding-trends-bridesmaid.html

Have fun browsing around!

The long and the short of it

Cute short dresses for weddings are actually an option. Have you ever contemplated one for your wedding though?? It seems to be hard for the majority of brides to picture anything but the sweeping full length Hollywood award show style gown or the vision of a full length ball gown turning you into the princess bride you always dreamed of! However there are other options for the brave or expressive! – those who wouldn’t mind showing a bit of leg!

The little cocktail frock was pretty hip in the 60’s and 70’s for a wedding dress. I’ve seen a few lately and I think it’s still very funky. There was a TV actress (sorry can’t remember who!) who recently got hitched in a vintage lace mini with long sleeves! (shock! horror! - I say this as strapless is so ubiquitous these days). It looked so stunningly original that I couldn’t stop looking at the magazine article and checking out every angle. I adored her style. I was in love with this dress and found the whole wedding really refreshing because of it. I also like the ballet length – mid calf – that was favoured in the 50’s. Looks great with full tulle skirt.

Oscar De La Renta spring catwalk had some pretty fab little short numbers amongst the flowing gorgeous full lengths. Check it out…

(Turn the sound off if you find solemn classical music boring !)

Kirstie