Bizous, (kisses)

Violaine

Photo Credits Fashion Gone Rogue

Bizous, (kisses)

Violaine

All photo credits to Kevin Sturman

The dreamy shades of champagne and silver, the piles of flowers, the sheer décolleté, of tulle and organza……..ahh I die!

In Elie Saab heaven,

Violaine

Each bouquet is hand-made masterpiece made with beyond luxurious dupioni silk and accented with Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls or rhinestones. Traditional, I’m not a fan of silk flowers but I think these are some of the most beautiful things I’ve seen.

What do you think about them? Would you ever consider using silk flowers in your wedding?

Violaine Diogene

This silk fabric bridal bouquet is comprised of hand cut and formed silk fabric flowers of various shades of cream, off white and ivory. Each flower has its own hand placed highlights featuring either rhinestones, crystals or genuine freshwater pearls. Completely handmade and stunning!

Each flower is hand cut and formed, looking closely you will see two different dupioni silks and a silver silk satin. Freshwater pearls mingle with the rhinestones. Smooth elements compliment textured ones and the entire ensemble marries together to form the New York Bouquet.

Each flower has its own hand wrapped silk stem. The collar is a hand pleated silk organza wrapped in satin ribbon and topped with rhinestones and genuine freshwater pearls.

As seen in Town and Country Weddings Magazine. This tempting pink silk satin peony and catala blooms bouquet in orange and white dupioni makes an eye catching arrangement.

This silk fabric bouquet is comprised of hand cut and formed silk fabrics. Each flower has its own hand placed highlights of genuine freshwater pearls. Completely handmade and stunning! 

This silk fabric bridal bouquet is comprised of hand cut and formed flowers of various gorgeous silk fabrics in blush, champagne and ivory. Each flower has its own hand placed highlights featuring either rhinestones, crystals or genuine freshwater pearls. Completely handmade and stunning!

This handmade floral arrangement consists of pink silk satin peonies, white dupioni catalas, silk satin anemones, black ostrich feathers and black coque feathers.

Each flower is cut and shaped by hand on its own silk wrapped stem. The anemone centers are silk taffeta buttons that are hand beaded with black glass beads and Swarovski crystals around the edge. The catala flowers and the peonies are centered with rhinestones.

Also features a vintage beaded button from Paris on the stems.

Via his website, Krikor Jabotian studied fashion design at the French fashion institution ESMOD in Beirut. In June 2007, at the age of 21, he graduated and made part of Elie Saab’s creative department team where he worked for seven months.

He got invited to participate in the Dubai Fashion Week on the 22nd of March 2008 for the ” Splash Emerging Talent ” where he got selected among the three young Middle Eastern designers of the year and presented his first collection.

On the 16th of August 2008, Krikor showed his first ready-to-wear collection ” Les Fleurs Bleues ” at Faraya Mzaar, along with three other Lebanese designers with the collaboration of Maison Rabih Kayrouz and Solidaire, who dedicated STARCH boutique, situated in Beirut central district, in Saifi village, a space to promote Lebanese young designers each season.

On August 1st 2009, Krikor decides it’s time for him to spread his wings and go solo. He opens his first workshop, in Abdul Wahab Al Inglizi street in Beirut, which also serves him today as showroom for his loyal customers.
After looking over these gowns, I have to tell you that I’m simply in love with Krikor Jabotian. Which gown is your favorite? Mine is every single gown featured below. I know, I’m dramatic.

Loving Krikor Jabotian,

Violaine Diogene

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Now, as you can imagine it’s hard to pick just a few gowns to post but below are my absolute favorite gowns starting from the very first gown. Uhm, can you DIVA? Which one is your favorite?

In love with Ines Di Santo,

Violaine Diogene

Credits
The show was photographed for Weddings Unveiled during Day 2 of New York Bridal Market by the talented Trent Bailey

Eclu is operated by Jami and according to her site she makes all her bags are made one at a time with the highest quality fabrics and materials. And Jami promises that you will be happy with your Eclu bag!

I love the idea of personalizing the bags. I love that every bag can be personalized to each bridesmaid’s name with a different message. I love the personal touch that it provides. Take a look at the bags below and certainly visit them for more information.

Happy planning,

Violaine Diogene

Naeem Kahn took designing his latest collection to the next level by combining luxury, sexiness, class all into one piece! He accentuates the smallest details and in result, every look on his collection comes as a work of art!

If you don’t know much about this amazing designer read on. Naeem is anIndian-born who founded his eponymous label in 2003 and presented his first collection at Olympus Fashion Week in 2005. as you’ll noticed in his collection, his work is ornate, intricately detailed as he uses his Indian heritage to bring to life bold colors, the most unique handmade textile materials with shiny luxurious embroidery. One can only assume you would feel nothing short of a star when you wear his clothing.

The gowns below are some of my favorites from his collection. Off course as a bride you can choose to wear one of these gowns as your reception gown or even as a guest in a wedding. You know I love it when a guest attends a black-tie wedding in the appropriate attire and what better way to make your grand entrance?

Loving everything Naeem Kahn,

Violaine Diogene

All the pictures below were copied from our favorite fashion site; Fashionologie

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Violaine Diogene

While visiting one of my favorite spots, I came across these stunning little numbers on Net-a-Porter and I had to share.

Without a doubt, the shoes below are simply delicious and would compliment any gown your heart so desires. But personally my favorite is the white leather sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti.

The is features a four and a half inches brushed silver-tone heel with half inch floating platform. The sandals have a silver diamanté-embellished trim, silver-tone hardware, stud detailing, an open toe, cutout sides, ring detail, a buckle fastening at the side and ankle and a back zip fastening. Uhm, you can stop dreaming now.

Which one’s your favorite?

A shoe lover,

Violaine Diogene