Temperley’s Timeless Spring 2014 Collection – Titania
I have talked before about my love of Alice Temperley‘s timeless, feminine designs; and last month the vintage, ethereal and bohemian London based design house showcased their latest beautiful collection….. The Temperley Bridal Spring 2014 Titania Collection conveys an elegance and sophistication with a selection of exquisite silhouettes that celebrate the female form; combining meticulous detail and embellishments [...]
Understated Elegance from Karen Willis Holmes 2013 Bridal Collection
Today I am sharing the latest breathtaking collection from Karen Willis Holmes, one of Australia’s premier wedding dress designers (you may remember her wonderful modern designs with a hint of old world glamour from my first KWH post) Today’s beautiful photo shoot features sophisticated and stylish gowns that exude femininity, with designs that mix old world [...]
Fabulous Bridesmaids Dresses in Pantone’s Fall 2013 Fashion Colours
It only seems like yesterday that I was pulling together the most perfect bridesmaids dresses in Pantone’s Spring 2013 Fashion colours (if you haven’t seen them, take a peek at part I and part II) and yet last month saw the release of their eagerly anticipated Fall 2013 report! And if you thought Spring‘s palette was [...]
Forever and A Day – Ruche’s Romantic Spring 2013 Bridal Collection
I could not be more excited – I have been pretty much waiting for this day since the launch of their last collection Lace & Lavender! Today vintage loving, online favourite Ruche unveiled their bridal collection for Spring 2013, quite possibly loveliest wedding collection yet….. Forever and A Day their latest bridal offering features beautiful vintage-inspired gowns, bridesmaid dresses [...]
Bella Figura’s 2013 Trendsetter Packs – including Chic Vintage Brides’!
A bit of a quick unexpected post today because I couldn’t contain my excitement any longer!….I have been sharing my love for all things stationery and particularly Bella Figura…. well, since the launch of Chic Vintage Brides actually (they were the subject of one of my first posts); and for almost as long I have [...]
Sibo Design’s Romantic Spring 2013 Collection
Did everyone catch the Chic Vintage Brides first yesterday? Two posts in one day, including some limited edition lovelies from Mignonne Handmade. And today I have another post packed full of beautiful bridal accessories for you….. SIBO Designs, founded in the Netherlands by creator Sheila Bobeldijk, creates combs, corsages, sashes, veils and hair pieces that are beyond [...]
Monique Lhuillier’s Lavish and Dramatic Fall 2013 Collection
My love of all things Monique Lhuillier, is no secret. Her signature glamorous red-carpet-ready gowns and ethereal wedding dresses have been the ones to look out for many a season and I for one have waited for each collection with bated breath. With her Fall 2013 collection unveiled at this month’s New York Fashion Week [...]
Bella Figura’s Dazzling 2013 Collection
I have long been a huge fan of luxurious letter press stationery extraordinaires Bella Figura (it is hard to believe it has been a year, or more, since I introduced their lavish 2012 collection) I truly adore this little artisan letterpress shop – the love and passion they have put into perfecting their craft the old-fashioned way; the way they use antique cast-iron [...]
Breathtaking Belle & Bunty Wedding Dresses
I don’t know about you but there are few dresses that have set my heart racing as much as THAT dress in Atonement. Now if like me some 6 years later (that’s right, 6 already!?!) it continues to be your idea of glamorous vintage perfection then you are just going to L O V E [...]
Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons #52
I confess to having had something of an Emerald obsession for some time (long before Pantone named it their 2013 Colour of the Year) – it was the perfect hue for my Frosted Mistletoe Winter Wedding Inspiration Board, looking particularly gorgeous against the snowy landscape. This week’s Snippets, Whispers & Ribbons is all about the lushest and [...]
Enchanted Atelier’s Exquisite Fall Winter 2013 Collection
I do hope you are seated for perusing today’s post because it is seriously swoon-worthy! I am so excited to have Enchanted Atelier finally grace the pages of Chic Vintage Brides. It was their enchanting Downton Abbey and John William Waterhouse inspired Spring Summer 2013 Collection that I first discovered. But Enchanted Atelier have long been one of the top [...]
The ‘Made with Love’ Bridal Collection The Latest Treasures from Anaessia
What a day, I couldn’t be more excited!! Not only is it 1 week today until Christmas Eve but Chic Vintage Brides fab new directory (filled with designers, photographers and wedding professionals CVB loves) went live today – have you seen it?? And now I have some of the most celestial and empyreal wedding dresses for [...]
Mignonne Handmade’s The Artist Inspired Spring 2013 Collection – and an Exclusive 25% Discount
I have such a treat for you today! Not only the latest collection from Chic Vintage Brides and Etsy favourite Mignonne Handmade, but the lovely Jennifer has also offered you lovely CVB followers an exclusive 25% off! Mignonne Handmade‘s beautiful Downton Abbey inspired last collection was full of charming tulle bridal caps, delicate Alencon lace veils and exquisite gold [...]
Gwendolynne’s 2013 Collection from Melbourne Spring Fashion Week
Through her beautiful bridal collections Gwendolynne Burkin long established herself as one of Australia’s top bridal designers. A fashion purist who avoids fashion trends and remains true to her own sense of style Gwendolynne‘s gowns are Art Deco infused, exquisitely embellished pieces of art…… Created from the most beautifully delicate, floaty fabrics of champagne, silver, gold and [...]
Britten Weddings Art Deco Inspired 2013 Collection ‘Circa’
I have such a treat for Art Deco fans today!! A collection full of fabulous feather fans, flapper inspired headdresses, intricate jewellery and embellished handbags…… These gorgeous pieces are from the new ‘Circa’ collection from the British Britten Weddings. The incredibly talented lady behind Britten and ‘Cira’ is Sarah who describes the collection as “the product [...]
Perfect Bridesmaids Dresses in Pantone’s 2013 Spring Fashion Colours Part II
Today is Part II of Chic Vintage Bride‘s posts on the beautiful colours picked by Pantone for their Spring 2013 Fashion Colour Report. Last time we had the bright, bold and beautiful colours, this week its the turn of the soft, pastel, pretty colours. Starting with the radiant Emerald green, which with its faint hint of blue is more [...]
Perfect Bridesmaids Dresses in Pantone’s 2013 Spring Fashion Colours
Chic Vintage Brides series of posts for anyone looking for the elusive bridesmaids dress continues today. So far I have shared some of the most perfect LBBDs (little/long, black, bridesmaids dresses) and the current trend for ivory, today something a little more bright and beautiful for you! Pantone released their Spring 2013 Fashion Colour Report last month [...]
Grace and Glamour from Jenny Packham’s Fall 2013 Bridal Collection
Following last week’s posts from the catwalks of New York’s Fall 2013 Bridal Fashion Week (Vera Wang’s classic collection, Claire Pettibone’s romantic collection and Monique Lhuillier’s alluringly dreamy collection), I am taking you back to NYC for one of my favourite bridal designers. I have said it before (and I have no doubt I will say it again, but) [...]
An Alluring Fall 2013 Bridal Collection from Monique Lhuillier
Today I have even more pretty from the recent New York Bridal Fashion Week! This time it comes from couture bridal designer and celebrity favorite Monique Lhuillier, who presented a stunning Fall 2013 collection….. Monique Lhuillier is the designer of choice for the fashion forward bride who wants to look elegant, but with an edge. Monique’s designs have always captured [...]
In Love with Claire Pettibone’s Fall 2013 Bridal Collection
After yesterday’s classic ivory bridal Fall 2013 collection from Vera Wang, I have something a little different, but equally dreamy, from New York Bridal Fashion Week for you today….. Claire Pettibone sent her nymph-like models, dancing barefoot down a romantic runway blanketed in pretty pink and red rose petals. Adorned with silk flower crowns, corsages and necklaces; in gowns of gossamer fit [...]
Vera Wang’s Classic Fall 2013 Bridal Collection
Oh it’s my favourite time of year again, it’s New York Bridal Fashion Week!! And I have been glued to my laptop screen all weekend soaking up the sneak peeks – and they haven’t disappointed! Vera Wang‘s Fall 2013 Collection was everything we have come to expect and love - glamorous, multidimensional designs, with cascading, sumptuous [...]
Kelsey Genna’s Beautifully Ethereal Debut Bridal Collection
I could not be more excited to share the début (you won’t be believe it when you see it) bridal collection of super talented New Zealand designer Kelsey Genna - there aren’t the words to describe how divine these wedding dresses are, so I am going to let the heavenly campaign images do the talking…..
Jannie Baltzer’s 2013 Collection of Classy Bridal Veils and Accessories
In 2 short weeks Chic Vintage Brides will be celebrating its official 1st birthday It continues to amaze me that after a year I can still come across somebody so talented, and whose work is so beautiful, I wonder how I could possibly have not discovered them before! Today, I am super excited to be [...]
Elie Saab’s Extraordinary 2013 Collection for Pronovias
A completely unscheduled post today! As I was furiously pinning this morning (after almost a year I pinned my 5000th pin today) I came across these and simply could not resist sharing them, so stop whatever you’re doing and come oooh, ahhh and swoon with me over some of the most extraordinarily romantic wedding dresses [...]
Mariana Hardwick’s Captivating Precious Curiosities Collection
Today I am super excited to be sharing the latest collection from the very first Australian bridal designer I featured on Chic Vintage Brides. It was almost a year ago to the day that I shared the stunning bridal collection created by Mariana Hardwick with its extravagant range of elegant, refined bridal gowns constructed of the [...]
