Vintage Inspired

I totally loved this piece in the weekend newspaper and am dying to share! It’s a selection of people talking about their Mum’s wedding dress with great images. Whether it was a haunting glamorous gown shot in that beautiful sepia 1940’s style of photography or the more groovy looking 60’s looks – there was something fascinating in theses stories. Stories about what these images meant to the sons and daughters of these once gorgeous brides and the thought of playing dress up in one’s mothers dress made me green with envy!!

I absolutely loved the fact that someone wore their Mum’s wedding dress at their own wedding.

If I could have worn my mum’s dress – even as a dress up - I would have!! Sadly this was not an option. I really can’t believe that my mother’s stunning wool lace full length gown was chopped up and dyed black by my ruthless Mum before she tossed it out!!! (see her and gown in all it’s glory in pics here!) Here’s the thing - she wasn’t sentimental or forward thinking. It didn’t occour to her that I would have considered it for my wedding although I guess it would’ve been a bit hot for my 35 degree wedding day.
I used to pour over the photos of her wedding just like the subjects interviewed here and thought she looked brilliant.

Would you want to wear your Mum’s gown? It’s an option isn’t it??

Something Old - The Age, Saturday 10 May

Colour your world

Just finished doing fashions shoots again for the June issue of BRIDE and I was thrilled with some of the brilliant and unusual colours available in a couture gown these days.

Even though many brides are very wedded to white. (how’s that for a great pun?) there are divine variations to be had. The metallics are really exciting particularly if it’s in a very beautiful luxury fabric like silk. Soft gold and shimmering silver is gorgeous for a bride and looks absolutely stunning with the right flowers. They look great in all seasons too – on a warm day the bride will be dazzling and in winter will glow!

The soft pinks have always enchanted me too. Ice pink that has a really crisp nearly white look and those antique dusty pinks are soft and elegant. Then there are the variations on muted brownish hues such as latte, mushroom and faun and I also love mauve. Those very old fashioned deep creams are another option and can appear almost like a soft yellow or pale gold. Eggshell yellow is often favoured in bridesmaid’s dresses but can look quite amazing in a wedding gown – even with a white veil it looks great and is pretty.

I even came across an incredible rainbow gown made in tulle that was to die for! The creative team here at BRIDE all fell in love with it! Of course if you feel strong and dynamic you could go for the favoured colour for Asian weddings, which is red, or if you are a red head I love emerald green to go with your hair.

You do have to be a brave and innovative bride for the dramatic strong colours though and I know its most girls aim to look pretty and frankly a bit pure on the big day. Well maybe it’s more realistic to flaunt your fashion sense in a wild and wonderful shade of your favourite colour. But only if you want to …..white, cream etc usually wins.

Best I go get some pics to add into this post - back soon with something to show!

Kirstie