Poppy Reds - New Dress
This little red dress has just been finished at the studio. Made from a fabulous over-sized poppy print we found in the US a few years ago and designed in the imaginary world of the dolls house with...
View ArticleRhiannon's Dotty Wedding Dress in Australia
A backlog of brides appear to be filling my photo files at the moment, it's time to share these beauties.Rhiannon emailed all the way from Australia to negotiate her wedding dress in polka dot tulle's...
View ArticleHeart Shaped Box
Inspired by sugar and spice and all those things nice are our sweet shop cellophane wrapped heart purses.Perfect for girls little and not so little, this glitter coated purse comes in a choice of...
View ArticleLindsey and Rich's Amazing DIY Wedding
Lindsey came to me last year looking for her dream wedding dress, I'll share more details on the wedding dress later. I have to say Lindsey has been one of my all time most enthusiastic and engaging...
View ArticleGlitter Black Bow Tie
This bespoke glitter bow tie was made recently for a very important wedding.Lined in silk with a double bow and silk band, this bow tie has a traditional shape with the added matte sparkle creating an...
View ArticleMonster Squad - Limited Edition Halloween Purses
Introducing this years glittering monster squad, a gang of limited edition Halloween purses to accompany your costumes for the Autumn.The Bat - shrouded in sparkling candy girl pink with a sleek black...
View ArticleTropical Autumn Cocktail Dress
Introducing a new one of a kind cocktail dress inspired by the tropics.I first found this small piece of beautifully printed fabric a few years ago in a vintage store and immediately thought of 1940s...
View ArticleDesign Anatomy - The Original Prom Dress
This is my chance to share our vast collection of historical clothing and accessories that have been hoarded away at the studio. A few months ago we looked at the stunning seed beaded collar from the...
View ArticleThe Niagara Dress
The Niagara dress was a couture design for our beautiful bride and model Nicole who was married just last weekend near Niagara Falls in Canada.Nicole has the elegance and demure nature of Grace Kelly...
View ArticleFabulous Wedding Belles ....
Photography by My Fabulous LifePhotography by My Fabulous LifeA while back in the Summer Anna sent her gorgeous flower girls dress down to Devon for a shoot with photographer Becky Joiner of My...
View ArticleFilm Club - 10 Reasons To Watch - To Catch A Thief
To Catch A Thief - 1955 - Alfred HitchcockThis film is a favourite of many and there are many, many, far more than 10 reasons to watch this film. Again.1. Grace Kelly - not just for the beautiful ice...
View ArticleGreen Deco Wedding Dress
It's always a heart in your mouth moment when the words design change are uttered, but I'm so glad this dress managed to pull through the all the nervous 'will it work?' worries. Going from a classic...
View ArticleRevisiting the Astor Dress
Working again on dresses from past collections is always like visiting an old and very lovely friend. The Astor dress is one that I am always happy to go back and revise to each of our brides specific...
View ArticleBespoke Bride Kelly by Anna Vickery
Here is another of Anna's spectacular bespoke wedding dresses, this time for beautiful bride Kelly who was married in the first weekend in September. Anna met Kelly through teaching dressmaking...
View ArticleBeautiful Blue Bride
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LINSE 2 www.linse2.at PHOTOGRAPHY BY LINSE 2 www.linse2.atPHOTOGRAPHY BY LINSE 2 www.linse2.atPHOTOGRAPHY BY LINSE 2 www.linse2.atI love receiving wedding photos especially when they...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Edith Head
Today is Edith Head's birthday, she would have been One Hundred and sixteen.Bette Davis read in her eulogy "A queen has left us, the queen of her profession. She will never be replaced. Her...
View ArticleArtisans - Lindsey King Embellisher of Beautiful Things - Bridal Sashes
Lindsey King hand beaded bridal belts. I met Lindsey last year whilst working on her wedding dress and we instantly shared our love of all things embellished and sparkly. Lindsey really wanted a beaded...
View ArticleProud Moments - Larry and Daniels West Point Wedding
Photography by Jill Knight This all started with a little glitter bow tie that I made as a bespoke order for a Mr Larry Choate III. He explained via email that the wedding was very important as they...
View ArticleBespoke Gown for the Barbican
This dress was made for a wedding at the Barbican Arts Centre this September and was commissioned as a bespoke piece for a bride looking for something to fit perfectly with the venue and her...
View ArticleSparkling Cocktail Purses
We've been very busy here at the studio prepping for our Pop-Up shop at the end of the month in the beautiful city of Bath.Here are a few of the sparkling glitter purses that will be available over the...
View ArticleArtisans - Lindsey King Embellisher of Beautiful Things - Wedding Garlands
Lindsey King - Bespoke Sequinned Garland Decorations.Lindsey King is not just a talented lady when it comes to beading and painting but also with a needle and thread. Lindsey and husband Rich first...
View ArticleBlack Tulle Dotted Cocktail Dress - Matte
Black Polka dot Tulle Prom Dress This black version of our classic tulle prom dress was made earlier this year for a bespoke client. When she suggested the idea of black sequins on the black tulle, I...
View ArticleStudio Diary - Beading the Bridal Collection
Today is the start of the final leg of the 2014 bridal collection production. Beads and feathers scatter the carpet of the studio where I work on the collections whilst crystals and sequins are...
View ArticleCollection 2014 - The Sketches
FreyaEach of the final designs you see, all beaded and beautiful starts with a sketch. In fact a number of sketches and bits of paper, backs of envelopes, midnight scrawls, digital scribblings of all...
View ArticleDivine Creatures 2014 Collection
AphroditeFortunaFreyaHeraJunoPandoraVenusDivine Creatures CollectionHere is the collection we have been passionately working away on over the past few months. Our very own goddess Nicole captured the...
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