pretty little wedding dress redo

how sweet is this little girl?

we made this dress for her portrait to me made in....

want to know the best part?

see the lace on the bodice and the bow? its from her mothers wedding gown.

we deconstructed the gown in the picture below...

here is where we started...

ta da!

hello new york

there is something about new york. the combination of unique parts move my soul. i always leave changed. the street energy, the small eclectic shops ... underground jazz clubs, roof top lounges with star sightings. outdoor french bistros and vintage fabric shops. a street artist with a vibrant canvas inspires a pair of pink silk shorts....

i can be lost and feel at home. there is no place like new york.

we walk by a huge melting clock on spring street in soho. me in my skinny jeans and jess in her cut off jeans, boots and "bangs fresh off the runway" do. my friend, the charleston southern belle, is now a hip lord and taylor buyer. i realize in the grand fashion scheme my skinny jeans aren't that adventurous.

it is infact a salvador dali exhibit! jessica remarks there are always great shows at this ultra hip gallery, in a voice that shows that her years in the city have enhanced her immunity towards such things that excited me, a small towner. she in her hipster boots and me in my seersucker laroque top stroll threw the gallery and although new york has changed us both but in different ways im immensely grateful for her and the day.

we visit the moma and top shop. although i couldn't muster up the courage for the combat boots i did find a few pieces that are more adventurous than the skinny jeans. before long i was off to the airport.

so long new york city lights...

the fall line

hello blog readers. its june 1st. already 91 outside. where did may go? its been busy here. graduation dresses, bridesmaid dresses, summer frocks for pool parties and sea side soirees. and of course the completion of the fall line! i am so excited about the fall collection... is it too early to wear the little gold skirt now? most of the pieces are perfect for transitioning into fall. im pairing the coral bow top now with white jeans...for market research purposes. i can see it with black skinny pants for holiday too.

here is a sneak peek at the line:

interested in the fall line or want it to be carried at your favorite local boutique? we will be at market june 9th-12th in the michael perry showroom in atlanta.

michaelperryshrm@att.net

Suite 9N 102
Tel: 404-681-1945
Fax: 404-681-1942

many thanks to the very talented virgil bunao for the beautiful photography. you can see more of this work at www.cviphotography.com

bangles and bunnies in palm beach

strolling south conty road in palm beach i stubbled upon a very unique shop, Sequin.

the window caught my eye. did you know it was the year of the rabbit? see the little bunnies in the front window!

bunnies in the window, beautiful bangles everywhere... i had to explore..

heres the scoop:

if you were born in 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1951, 1939 or 1927 you were born in the year of the rabbit. those born under this sign are affectionate, sensitive, ambitious and compassionate. often conservative as well as seekers peace rabbits make few enemies and enjoy quiet peaceful life.

every year many people abandon the little bunny they thought would be the perfect addition to easter. how sad. petter cotton tail is more work they they thought and instead of caring for the bunny the bunny set free in an unsafe environment or dropped off at a shelter that most likely does not have means to care for rabbits.

in a effort to help save and care for the rabbits Sequin Boutique has teamed up with HARE anorganization to help educate bunny buyers in what it takes to care for a bunny.

the shop donates a potion of the proceeds from every purchase to the organization.

and how could you not want to buy something in this shop?

love these enamel coral bangles.

not planning a trip to palm beach and would love to have one of these bangles? the friendly safe is happy to ship to you! you can also find Sequin at Neimans, Bergdorf, Bendells, Bloomingdales and Nordstrom.

sequin

330 south county road

palm beach fl 33480

561.833.7300

palm beach circa 1950-1980

palm beach has always been home to the bright and stylish. the leisurely mood of the island demands a lavish colorful frock that looks effortless . lilly and Pucci trendsetters walk the dog and enjoy morning tea at outdoor cafes. even casual wear is given a designer spin as halter dresses and tunic tops look chic.

glam vintage on dixie hwy, home to an extensive collection of wears from the 60's 70's and 80's. looking for the lilly your grandmother wore? you will find it here. some of the first lilly prints produced hang on racks while Pucci and Hermes scarves adorn the walls. pill box hats and oversized pearls make this a must see shop for any "before it was cool" ... im bringing it back conuasoiur.

Pucci and Hermez scarves

across dixie you will find palm beach vintage. the carefully selected collection of only high end designer lines is a must see.

have you ever seen such an extensive collection of pucci? beautiful ...

louis vuitton from the 70's and 80's

prada ... lanvin... bill blass... you name it.

there is vintage thats cool because its vintage designer, the vintage thats cool because its nostalgic and the cool vintage because the style has now come full circle. in any of case its fun to be connected to the past. to own the pucci shorts. the original pucci, when pucci was still finding out who they were and what they wanted to be. and to know that you own a part of their "ah ha" moment. we will look at vintage designers and know that what they were saying then is the same as what they say now. for lilly and pucci- its luxury leisure. and you are sure to find both, and plenty of it, in palm beach. both in and out of the vintage shops.