Rockabilly Wedding Photoshoot

So excited to share photos from my most recent photo shoot with Aluma Photography. I love showing this dress with a rock n' roll inspiration, thank you to our stylist for this shoot, Melania with Warlord Me. 

For the environmentally conscious bride who is a little edgy, a little feminine, and a whole lot of fun! 

This 'Sally' wedding dress is available for $1375 + shipping. 

Makeup/hair- Ashley Gabrielle Spikes IG @goreglitter 
Photographer- Louie Ayuma Facebook @Ayumaphoto IG @a_yum_a
Stylist- Melania IG @WARLORDme_WARLORDme.com
Models- Toni Shamblin IG @stormborn.valkyrie Jesse Hanson IG @jessejames196

Brand Ambassador Tannie

Tannie Alexa, The Pinup Doll aka Miss Bella Zena

Tannie was introduced to me years ago by a mutual friend of ours at one of my fashion shows. I immediately fell in love with her look and continued to work with her on shoots. We had such a similar style, she even purchased a couple custom pieces from me. 

Tannie represents the Desireé Marie girl because she's confident, an entrepreneur, and absolutely gorgeous inside and out. 

You can find all the dresses she is styling in the shop section

Sunday Style Icon

I'm starting a new series for my blog, Sunday Style Icon. This is the first post. I am working hard on designs, but will be sharing style icons that inspire my personal style, and brand, since I can't share any photos.

They're in no particular order, these ladies are too fabulous to compare!

Molly Ringwald

Besides being completely infatuated with her style in the 80's Pretty in Pink and Breakfast Club, I love how she plays a talented seamstress, she's beautiful and tall, her unique style, and how she made me fall in love with vintage. 

Her refurbished dress in Pretty in Pink for prom. Side note: Cold shoulder trend is very big again. 

Past designs influenced by this style

Floral Blazer, modeling myself

Refurbished tie skirt, modeling myself

 

CUSTOM ORDERS-February

I have so many behind the scenes photos of custom orders, I decided to make a combined post. Can't wait to get back photographer's photos of the following on their special days! 

Above: Butterfly sleeves Lace Wedding Dress & dyed emerald lace Bridesmaid Dress

Above: Custom Alencon Lace Wedding Dress, long sleeves and low back. 

Below: Bridal Alteration. Removed all pre-existing beading and replaced with below silver beaded lace. 

I have more of this beautiful silver beaded lace too. 

Custom Order- Tannie Ivory Polka Dot Dress

I have worked with Tannie several times before she contacted me to create this 50's inspired dress. Mostly as a model, but more recently creating her other custom pieces from my Marie Antoinette collection. 

Tannie has created a fashion blog called Miss Bella Zena, that is her character when she's all dolled up,--how cute!

Behind the scenes, draping the dress below.

https://missbellazena.wordpress.com/2016/01/19/january-182016-back-to-school/ 

Go check out her blog here. 

You can purchase this exact dress here, or request a custom order. 

Custom Wedding Dress Order- Jahmi

Jahmi contacted me months ago with some inspiration pictures for her custom wedding gown. We exchanged almost 50 emails and came up with her perfect dress custom made in her measurements. 

After reviewing pictures and discussing details, and fabric, I sketched her dress. She approved and I began the process. 

Even though we did not meet in person, she was able to meet with her local tailor to get properly measured.

Sending pictures along the way, Jahmi was able to see her dress while it was getting made. 

Shipped her dress all the way to New Jersey.  Read her review after receiving her wedding dress below: 

"Received my dress and tried on-SO AWESOME! I am just so impressed with your work and so happy about the turn out. Everything came out so great! Will send pictures for sure!!!"

I will post her pictures later this year on this post, and pictures of her custom veil will be up soon.