Margaret Rowe - Hollywood Glamour for the Bride

At the recent Unveiled Bridal Show in Beverly Hills, I came across Margaret Rowe's special occasion/bridal couture collection and was hooked immediately. I am always on the lookout for accessories.  Every woman at some point is going to want to accessorize her look, whether it is for her wedding day or a special occasion. I really love Margaret's taste, style and I think her prices are fair. Her collection starts at $95.00 and goes up to $1800 for her vintage couture one of a kind pieces.

Margaret Rowe Couture Bridal Jewelry Collection 

Brings Hollywood Glamour to the Bridal Industry 

 

Designer Margaret Rowe has brought Hollywood glamour to the bridal industry with the launch of the Margaret Rowe Couture Special Occasion/Bridal Jewelry Collection. The style has developed from designing one-of-a-kind vintage couture jewelry for her celebrity clients walking the red carpet at the Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Golden Globes and Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. 

The Collection consists of wide cuff bracelets and dramatic drop earrings, statement necklaces for the mother-of-the-bride and semi-precious statement cuff links for the groom.

Margaret Rowe Couture Jewelry has been featured in National Jeweler, Women's Wear Daily, InStyle, NBC News and E! Entertainment television. Margaret's studio was named one of best new jewelry boutiques in Los Angeles by Los Angeles Magazine. 

Margaret established her business designing one-of-kind necklaces and bracelets from heirloom and semi-precious elements.  Her one-of-a-kind collections are currently shown at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in Los Angeles and have been shown at Phoenix Art Museum and Santa Monica Museum of Contemporary Art.  All collections are available at her Santa Monica, CA studio by appointment.

Designs are in crystal/rhodium as well as semi-precious stones such as crystal quartz, amethyst, citrine, black onyx, lemon quartz, herkimer diamonds (quartz) with sterling silver and 18 karat gold.

For further information, browse www.MargaretRowe.com or email to inquires@margaretrowe.com. Margaret may be reached directly at 310-804-8056.

Tips from The Pros - Part IV - Alterations

When it comes to wedding dress alterations, we reached out to our favorite alteration and personal assistant bridal service for some helpful advice.

From Olivia:

1. For alterations you should choose someone who has plenty of experience in the bridal industry and evening wear.

2. You should start fittings at least  month and a half prior to wedding if time is permitted.

3. You should pay a flat fee for your alterations, that includes the basic hem, taking in sides, a custom bustle and your fittings.

4. You should check out references.

5. For your first fitting you should have your shoes available as well as under garments as they may alter the fit of the dress.

A Stitch in Time has been around for the last 25 years. Anne Fiser was the alterations expert at Kleinfeld Beverly Hills then Saks Bridal until she went on her own and recruited her daughter, 15 years ago. Aside from custom bridal alterations, Anne Fiser and her daughter Olivia offer a very exclusive service for the Special Day!

Personalized dressers/stylists that come prepared with everything from steamers to sewing kits.

Anne and Olivia work with many event planners to insure peace of mind for the brides who want everything to be perfect. They steam, press, sew, remove stains and offer peace of mind. They come in few hours before getting ready, stay through pictures and leave once the bride is married and bustled ready for her grand entrance to her dream reception!

They have traveled all over the world and have worked with many celebrities and many cultures as well! They have been life savers and have saved the day on many occasions, from fixing ripped skirt hems, to sewing grooms pants that ripped and even sewn brides in their dresses right before walking down the aisle!

They pay attention to detail and every bride they have met has been thrilled to have them by their side!

http://www.moniquelhuillier.com/


Olivia Vaatete  -A Stitch in Time

www.asitbridal.com

310-709-7162

Tips from The Pros - Part III - Make Up & Hair Advice

How to prepare for your hair and makeup trial session by Mariah Nicole.

When you arrive for your makeup and hair trial session, you want to assist the stylist by bringing a few items with you:

1. Wear a white shirt, or color that closely resembles the wedding gown. It is best if the shirt can be brought down over the shoulders to give the idea of a strapless gown.

2. Bring photos of the makeup and hair styles you like. When choosing pictures, try to include some which have a person of similar hair/skin coloring to you. This is not for the artist's sake, but for yours so that when the artist applies that look to your features, you won't be staring the picture wondering why you look different.

3. Bring your hair accessories if possible, and the actual or similar jewelry you will wear. the idea is to mock up what you will look like on the wedding day and every detail contributes to that mock up.

4. Either go alone, or bring someone who you trust to help you make style choices. Do not bring more than 2 people, it will be a headache and each person will have their own opinion and so won't help you make a decision.

5. If there is a particular concern, or need, or product you want used, make sure you tell your artist or stylist a head of time. Give him/her the chance to be prepared for your particular needs.

6. Good attitude! Even though you may be meeting with your artist/stylist for the first time, have trust and faith in their ability to give you the look you want. An open, friendly attitude is felt by the artist and makes him/her feel comfortable to create and perform to the best ability. If you have about doubts the stylist you are seeing, think again if you want to meet with him or her. Don't waste your money and both of your time. That being said, it is also possible for the artist to win you over and gain your trust. The idea is that the artist performs best when comfortable with the client.

One of our lovely brides that Mariah created make up and hair for last July :-)

www.mariahnicole.com

Tips from The Pros - Part II - Photography

Some advice on photography...  Ellice Boone. 

For engagement shoots couples should be coordinated but they don't have to be dressed identical.  That would be super cheesy in my opinion :) Honestly, if it's not something you would normally walk out of the house in, then don't wear it for your photo shoot!  Some general rules for picking your clothes out are:

1) Solid colors are best.  Prints and patterns can clash and be distracting and overbearing in photos; 

2) Choose light OR dark color scheme and wear colors that compliment each other; 

3) Keep in mind the location... don't wear high heels and a fancy dress that you can't move around in or that you can't get sand on or wet!

4) Colors that blend with your surroundings are always good, for instance earth tones when your at a park or garden, creams, tans whites and blues at the beach, etc.

People ask all the time if I have tips for posing or how do they stand to look thinner, etc.  The basic rules would be to stand up straight with your shoulders back.  Good posture makes a big difference.  For women when your standing up put your weight on one foot instead of standing with both feet planted helps soften the figure.  Often times people want to turn to the side to look thinner, but this isn't really the most flattering look for most people. You can turn your shoulders slightly so you aren't dead on to the camera just don't go too far.  Beyond that I encourage my couples to stop thinking so much about how to pose and what to do.  My job as the photographer is to direct you and capture images that are flattering and show you at your best. The best way to help me do that is to relax, be natural and have fun! Confidence and natural expressions always make the best photos!  

Which brings me to another important tip about choosing the right photographer.  Of course you should love your photographer's style and their work should be something you can visualize hanging on your wall.  However, something that is almost equally as important is the photographer's personality.  Your photographer will be with you through every moment of your wedding day.  Guiding you through the experience and capturing all of the big moments.  You want to make sure that this is someone with whom you can spend an entire day. Plus, feel comfortable and trust enough to let go of any worry about what needs to be documented and how it should be done once the day arrives. Choosing a photographer should be like choosing your wedding gown after your meeting with the photographer - all of the elements should fall into place and you just know that they are the right fit for you. All my best, Ellice

http://www.es-photo.net/