POSH PEACOCKS
February 18, 2012 at 11:02 pm | the dish | No comment
As strange as it sounds, lately, we are obsessed with everything peacock! We can’t get enough! Thankfully there are so many crafty folks out there with the same obsession that we were able to quench our lust for this playful and vibrant feather phenomenon!
One of our favorite hairpieces by Sara Gabriel is her Izzy hairpin shown below…adorable! Check out these cute variations we found on etsy.com made with real peacock feathers! Handmade invitations, hair pins, boutonnieres, shoe decor, necklaces, the options are endless. And don’t worry ladies, no peacocks were harmed in the making of these fun accessories. The feathers are cruelty-free as they are naturally molted by wild peacocks and then gathered for use by the crafters. Enjoy!
{ sara gabriel “izzy” hairpin }
TOP TEN 2011
December 31, 2011 at 9:41 pm | the dish | No comment
With 2011 coming to a close, we thought it would be fun to revisit some of our favorite events from the past year. Here is just a small list of some of the moments we wanted to remember:
When we decided to do our first annual gown giveaway last January, we knew it was going to be fun, but we had no idea how much fun it would be! Our winner Jodi, still stops by the shop on occasion just to say hi and thank us for giving her the opportunity to win her dress! We think we had just as much fun, if not more, calling Jodi to let her know the good news! Here’s a pic of the gorgeous Mrs. Jodi on her wedding day!
How could we forget our simply todiefor photo shoot with Steve Stanton Photography. We are still trying to get over the breathtaking elegance captured on this shoot, showcasing some of our absolute fave Tara Keely gowns! This one may just be our favorite photo shoot of all time.
Here is Emily, our bride who came in to be a model-for-a-day! After she ordered her dress, we called her up and invited her to leave her day job and join us for a photo shoot showcasing some of our newest gowns for 2011! We had a blast working with Laura Murray Photography, and our gorgeous La Sposa gowns! Emily ordered a La Sposa gown, but we can’t tell you which one! You will be able to see her actual wedding photos soon, but you can bet she will be just as gorgeous in her own gown. Thanks Emily!!
The fave photo of a Tara Keely gown, taken by Kelli Hunt Photography at Estes Park. This photo really showcases the gorgeous backdrop that Colorado brides are so lucky to have! Not to mention, we still can’t get over how cute that little umbrella is!
We were so honored to be included in the first issue of Aspen Bride Magazine! Here is just a peek, but you can read the rest of the article in the “buzz” section of our website. Photo by adam & imthiaz photography.
A stunning fall-inspired weekend photo shoot, with the talented duo adam & imthiaz photography!
Meeting our favorite new designer for 2012 was definitely a moment to remember. Here is a picture from bridal fashion week when we met Miss Hayley Paige for the first time during the unveiling of her collection! We are so proud to be the exclusive retailer for Hayley Paige in Colorado. We had so much fun when she joined us in Denver for our first Hayley Paige trunk show, and we can’t wait until she can come back again for future shows! We love you Hayley!!!
Best photo shoot by an intern! This styled photo shoot was organized from top to bottom by our lovely intern Alex, and boy were we sad to see her go…come back Alex! Alex is back in Oklahoma now working as a buyer, but luckily we still have these photo shoot memories!
Gown: Rivini “Azalia” $4,445 Ivory
Shoes: Benjamin Adams “Charlize” Swarovski Crystal peep-toe platform $375
Headpiece: Bride’s Head Revisited “105c” crystal and pearl comb $150
Photographer: Angie Wilson
Model: Victoria at Wilhelmina Denver
Hairstyling: Hilary Hackney Hilahac2000@gmail.com
Makeup: makeup by janine
Bridal Bouquet: Bella Fiori Events
What a fun, whimsical photo from adam & imthiaz photography! We love how they always seem to capture those unexpected shots, and yet still showcase the gown and the bride perfectly!
Finally, we can’t forget our Style Me Pretty feature!!! Featuring gowns by Pronovias and Tara Keely by Lazaro and accessories by local designer Sara Gabriel, we love how it all came together.
Photography: Laura Murray Photography / Flowers + Event Design: Pink Posey Design / Location: Villa Parker Cultural & Event Center / Invitations: Dear Emma / Hair + Make-up: Aphrodite Affairs / Wedding Dress: Courtesy of Blue Bridal Boutique / Linens: Event Rents Denver / Wedding Cake: Kelley Kakes
HAPPY 2012!!!
BRIDAL SASHES
October 12, 2011 at 5:29 pm | the dish | No comment
Bridal belts and sashes have been around for a few seasons now, but the styles just keep getting better! Sashes can be sewn directly on bridal gowns and worn for both the ceremony and the reception, or just tied on for the reception for a completely different look! We have sashes for every budget and every style, here are a few of our favorites this season!
a.b. Ellie “Olivia” sash $327
Tara Keely by Lazaro “2161″ sash $175
Sara Gabriel “Rosemary” lace sash $245
Tara Keely by Lazaro “2053″ sash $300
STYLE ME PRETTY
August 19, 2011 at 5:37 pm | the dish | No comment
Check out our recent feature on the amazing bridal blog Style Me Pretty:
Get ready to be blown away by some serious beauty of the inspiration shoot variety thanks to Laura Murray Photography and all the little ideas tucked away in each and every one of her lovely images. I have a feeling you’ll be giving your Pinterest account quite a workout this afternoon after pouring over all this regal-inspired pretty. I suppose that is to be expected with Pink Posey Design at the helm of the design and the Villa Parker serving as the backdrop. And that dress from Blue Bridal Boutique? To die for. It’s all so pin-worthy and thank goodness there is even more in the full gallery.
Photography: Laura Murray Photography / Flowers + Event Design: Pink Posey Design / Location: Villa Parker Cultural & Event Center / Invitations: Dear Emma / Hair + Make-up: Aphrodite Affairs / Wedding Dress: Courtesy of Blue Bridal Boutique / Linens: Event Rents Denver / Wedding Cake: Kelley Kakes
BRIDAL FASHION WEEK: TARA KEELY BY LAZARO
April 14, 2011 at 4:09 pm | the dish | No comment
We just got back from bridal market in NYC, and we can’t wait to see the new fall collections when they arrive in the store in the next few months! As you may have already seen on our Facebook page, we were able to check out several new designers in addition to some of our existing favorites! The Tara Keely by Lazaro collection was by far our favorite for Fall 2011, with clean lines, textured fabrics and amazing belted accents. We were loving the horse hair belts, which will be perfect with our Sara Gabriel accessories we already have in the boutique, as well as the billowy tulle finale gown, the perfect princess dress. As always, we had so much fun with Carrie from Tara Keely who took us out for cocktails and to an amazing Brazilian restaurant {http://www.berimbaunyc.com/!} You can meet Carrie as well, if you haven’t already, at our next Tara trunk show {July 16th & 17th!} Here are just a few of our favorite styles from the new collection, as well as a picture of Lazaro at the fashion show finale!
