TOPPING OFF YOUR LOOK WITH SOME OOOOH LA LA

I was so jazzed this season about creating these little head poufs and fascinators harking back to the 1940s.  The pouf above is a gathered piece of Point d'espirit topped off with a hand rolled silk floral.  Below a large organza floral with moire faille leaves makes the perfect fascinator.

A pancake hat with a silk rose is topped off with a pouf of tulle . . .

I can't take credit for this veil.  It is a genuine vintage fly away circa late 1960s complete with a jeweled and beaded Juliet cap . . .

HATS AND FLOWERS

I always said if there were a sequel to Breakfast at Tiffany's, we'd find Holly Golightly sporting a hat on her wedding day. Since HG is really that zanier side of Audrey Hepburn that surfaced in the 1960s, she set the trend for le chapeau as an item of chic rather than a required accessory. So brides of today are following her lead, wearing a hat to clinch a whole bridal look while expressing a little panache . .Silk and tulle fascinator and cabbage rose picture hat available through Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal under Head Chic.

HEADBANDS AND FASCINATORS ON ETSY

Here's the spring collection of headbands and fascinators for 2010. Starting from the Top Left: Silk dupioni and tulle pouf pancake hat trimmed with pearl beading. Top Right: Dupioni rose headband with pink jewel. Second Left: A silk fascinator with tulle pouf and organza floral. Beaded daisy trim. Second Right: Emroidered organza fascinator with Venise lace trim and beading. Third Left: Alencon lace and silk fascinator with tulle pouf and hand made organza floral. Third Right: Two handmade silk florals sit atop a Chantilly and Venise lace fascinator.Bottom Left and Right: The uber pouf fascinator of Silk dupioni and Venise lace. Generous tulle pouf.
Price info available on Etsy.

WHAT'S NEW IN THE GOWN GALLERY?

Here's that versatile and modified A-line every designer should have at least one of in a collection. Meet ONDINE in luxe dupioni silk, the newest edition to The White Lace and Silk Series.
This is the dress that can be pared up or down depending on what accessories are worn . . . Here the skirt is hiked up to show off the meringue on the petticoat--- a Chantilly lace border.

Want to talk to me about your ideas on this gown? You can order it with or without modifications through Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal

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