Sky Stone at the Great Outdoors

I finished this dress along with a couple of other dresses a few months ago, pre-COVID, and kept waiting for this all to end, but after June hit, I could not wait any longer. So I collaborated with a small vendor team and we made sure to keep a distance when possible (hard with a model) and we all wore facemasks as well, including our model.

Since Callie and the photographer could stay 6 ft apart because of her long lens, we were able to get some shots in between with no mask.

The Sky Stone gown is named after the turquoise Sky Stone. Sky Stone dates back far as the mummy period, but it has a great meaning to the Native American culture, and that is where I borrowed the name from for my gown with turquoise details. They used to say it is the “stone that stole its color from the sky, …and it brings prosperity, good luck, and power” -(Kallstrom)

Designed to be comfortable, effortless, and carefree, like the badass women of the Southwest. Other dresses/jumpsuits in the collection include Mexican inspired embroidery. Link at the bottom of this blog post.

Stay safe y’all!

CREDITS

Sky Stone gown from the Southwest Bride Collection

Silver Sequin Facemask

Venue The Great Outdoors, ATX

Photography by Adriana M. Bravo

MUA Artistry by Clarissa

Model Callie Stegemeier

Sky Stone history

See more dresses and jumpsuits from the Southwest Bride Collection here

New Dress, Darlin' at McKinney Falls with Sunflower Stills

Oh Darlin’! This dress is inspired by the Southwest and 70’s boho fashion. I created a faux poncho on the top half of the dress, playing with sheerness, and the bottom half of the dress is very untraditional with it’s ankle asymmetrical hem, and easy-to-wear style.

I, of course, work with brides to create the dress of their dreams, but when I am designing for my brand, I am always thinking about the dress being easy to wear, comfortable, fashionable, and a little bridal-y.

Model Ericka Lugnani

Floral Savanna Paige

Remnant Hats-ATX

I normally do not love b/w images...but this I LOVE!

Credits:

Sunflowers Stills Photography

Model Ericka Lugnani

Florals by Savanna Paige

Hats by Remnant Hats-ATX

Location Mckinney Falls ATX

Thunderbird and Love Warrior in Joshua Tree California

When you’re wearing one of my Southwest bridal gowns, I want you to feel like a badass! Like you can kick butt(if needed) or kick back next to a bonfire.

Marina from MarinaWanders Photography was able to capture that feeling in Joshua Tree California on a short vacation she took over there with model Brie Bronnenberg.

Marina, along with coming up with the direction of the shoot, and photographing, also did all of the styling, makeup, and even some modeling herself! Insane!

The Wrangler gown went to Terlingua, Texas

So happy Amy from Al Gawlik Photography agreed to bring along my Wrangler gown to Terlingua, Texas. She was photographing bride/model Sasha for her wedding and the bride agreed to model my gown as well. I am very thankful because, when I moved to Austin from Florida, I thought everywhere was going to be more deserts! I am in the city, so sadly, we do not have too many desert areas I know of, but I love the desert! I love the cacti, the animals, the open space, and the overall feeling of history that makes me feel tough. That’s what I wanted my collection to be about. Southwest-inspired clothing makes you feel tough, ready for horseback, or to capture your own meal.

So meet Wrangler, made with geometric lace, pom-poms, and Mexican inspired embroidery.

Credits:

Photographer: Al Gawlik Photography

Model: Sasha

Location: Big Bend National Park