Lately I’ve found myself captivated with TrendHunter.com which is a blog for the fashion obsessed woman. It’s not that I’m obsessed with fashion or anything like that (well, maybe just a tiny, tiny, little bit). I strongly believe in an individual’s personal style and the desire to create his/her own trends.
Last week, I came across this Finland born, accessory designer name Kirsi Nisonen. Now, you know how much I love an accessory that oozes of drama and let me tell you, Kirsi Nisonen does not disappoint! From what I’ve seen, her designs not only bring drama but they are seductive, dangerous in the most luxurious way.
Kirsi’s collection includes hats, turbans; yes, you read it right. Turbans! And of course hair accessories. According to Kirsi Nisonen, all her accessories are handmade in Finland with the finest attention to details. The pieces are made from the best luxury materials like silk, wool, sequins and leather. Before launching her signature collection, Nisonen worked as a costumier and an atelier seamstress for many years. The designs use strong colors and clean-cut shapes, and are a mixture of nostalgia, feminine allure and uncompromised fashion.
What do you think of these hats? I’m thinking about wearing one with a very simple cocktail dress with simple heels and envelop bag. How would you wear one?
Inspired to make a statement,
Violaine Diogene
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Well, you all know just how much I love and adore everything Ines di Santo puts her brilliant hands on. I can easily stare with my mouth open at Ines Di Santos fall 2010 collection as this collection is nothing short of a feast for my eyes.
Now, these gowns are not for the fainted heart bride. These shockingly beautiful gowns are designed for making a dramatic entrance! These gowns are for the romantic drama queens whom demands attention. As if you expected less, the fall 2010 collection features nothing less than the most luxurious European silks, impeccable details in the beading and trims in every gown which brings glamour to the highest power.
As usual I cannot choose just one or two gowns from the collection and claim it to be my favorite as I love each and every single gown.
Well, what are your thoughts on Ines Di Santos? Tell me about your gown. Tell me why you choose your designer. What drove you to him/her?
In love with Ines Di Santos,
Violaine Diogene
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| Leave a Comment I’m thinking it was the summer of 1999 when I first saw an issue of Grace Ormonde Wedding Style at a local store while I was an assistant for a large catering and planning firm in Boston Massachusetts as we were planning a wedding on Goat Island. I remember the magazine was just about $6.50 and I was shock by the price tag, I mean $6.50 is a lot of money for a bridal magazine. But just as soon as I opened the magazine, it was pretty clear that this was no regular bridal magazine. I don’t usually blog about magazines, but this is Grace Ormonde and therefore, this is special. This magazine is by any stretch of the imagination a magazine. This is a book published just twice a year and is full of inspiration with its large pages full of beautiful images of real weddings and photo shoots on locations throughout the world. When you think about it, who publishes a bridal magazine just twice a year? What other magazine’s advertisers must receive an invitation in order to advertise in the magazine? What magazine puts only a groom on the front cover? Grace Ormonde; that’s who!
When your magazine is all that, and a bag of chips, you have no choice but to go and write your own book about what else? Love! And that’s just what Grace Ormonde has done. Having had the pleasure of following Grace’s work, this book promises to be a stunning and beautiful collage of the world’s most spectacular photographers, florists, and designers; Oh, don’t forget the beyond beautiful brides that will be featured.
From what I’ve seen so far from the emails I’ve received and the few glimpse into the book, I’m expecting to see pictures of romantic gowns, unimaginable arrangements, close-up of bride’s glowing faces, linens that will make me gasp, and very handsome grooms with emotions beaming on their faces. I’m looking forward to seeing some very ethnic weddings which will highlight different stories from around the world.
To say I’m excited and cannot wait I cannot wait to get my hands on this book is an understatement! I’m looking forward to having this book in my office shelf where all the other Grace Ormonde magazines are stocked. I’m looking forward to go threw this book page by page with my brides as we happily plan their wedding from the inspirations in the book of love. So Thank You Grace Ormonde for not only starting a magazine from what you felt was necessary in the industry, but for staying true to your brand and not wavering to what everyone else was doing. And certainly, thank you for giving me and my brides something to aspire too.
You know I could never write a about Grace Ormonde and not post any pictures! Below are just a few of my favorite Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Covers. You all know the deal, what are your thoughts on this book? What are you expecting to see in Being in Love Never Goes Out of Style? You know I would love to hear your thoughts.
A healthy obsession with Grace Ormonde,
Violaine Diogene
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| 3 Comments For as long as I can remember, every Sunday afternoon I’ll spend some quality time turning the pages of one of my favorite wedding magazines and this Sunday was no different. This little time that I refer to as “Bridal Magazine Time” usually gives me something to think about, chat about and definitely obsessed about and my new obsession (at least for this week) is Stephanie Browne of Australia.
Who is Stephanie Browne? Am I glad you asked…
Stephanie Browne is a designer of elegant couture jewelry with a combination of classic and uncomplicated pieces through to strikingly bold “must have” fashion accessories. Several of her collections are highlighted with head turning feather hair accessories, bejeweled belts and headbands, and stories inspired by the increasingly popular styles of the 1920’s showgirl era. Yes, I know; this must be an incredible collection and let me assure you my sweet darling brides, it is!
Stephanie’s awareness of her customers is legendary. Her unique styling allows the wearer to be reminded of classic elegance of a time gone by. Each design reflects originality and beauty, with each hand made piece ensured to become a treasured possession.
According Stephanie Browne, every piece of her work is an original designed, hand-made collection is made using only the finest of components, from Swarovski crystals and pearls, rhodium non-tarnishing bases, flowing emu and peacock feathers, through to silk flowers. And you know I love peacock feathers and Swarovski crystals.
I’m going to start this favorite category off with this stunning and simply to die for piece and you’re right… these pieces are not for the fainted heart. These pieces are for the bride whom adores boldness and dares to make a statement. My absolute number one pick had to be this piece referred to as St Tropez Headpiece and WOW is all I have to say about that.
Obsessed with anything and everything wedding,
Violaine Diogene
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