Category Archives: Silk dresses

Countdown to Bluewater Wedding Fair 2012 with a bare back wedding dress

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Only one day to go until the first Wedding Fair hosted at Glow, Bluewater’s new exhibition centre, starts.

Still undecided? The 4-day Bluewater Wedding Fair is by far the best place to get inspired for your big day! From wedding planners to stylists, you will find everything you need to create the perfect atmosphere with special details that will make your guests’ mouth dropped open in amazement!

Who will be that bride-to-be who dares to wear a bare back wedding dress like the one in the bridal illustration? Is that a Jenny Packham or Stewart Parvin wedding dress? None of the two! It’s a Marta Madaiva wedding dress, especially designed for Bluewater Wedding Fair. Made of silk chiffon, the wedding dress is marked by the particularities of the encrusted crystals and bare back (=schiena nuda).  The three-quarter silk tulle veil and the crystal headpiece are two must accessories. The veil could not be missed out for the ceremony!

Don’t miss the most unique features of the Bluewater Wedding Fair: the catwalk themes and the Lancome Pampering Experience where you will have product offers and consultant make-up advice. The ideal treat to start planning your special occasion!

What are you waiting for? Grab your ticket and come along!

Victoria silk taffeta wedding dress

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I have opted for the name Victoria for the silk taffeta wedding dress below as the inspiration comes from the Victorian Age when the social class was revealed by the material and cut of the dresses. (I am easily influenced by the books I have read about that period!!!)

The silk taffeta wedding dress has not the traditional white or ivory colour. I thought the combination of taffeta and pink could add that romantic style that I was looking for the full half ruffled skirt. I love how pink fades in white. The bodice has a heart-shaped neckline and is covered with crystals.

The Victoria silk taffeta wedding dress wouldn’t have completed without a short silk tulle veil covered with crystals.

The groom wears a black tuxedo with antique gold bottons which focus attention on the gold embroired silk shirt. The metallic silk tie adds the shiny effect.

As I love pink I have been asked if that was my dream wedding dress…no, nothing has been planned in my mind… That day has not come yet! ;-)

Custom fashion illustration: Michelle silk satin dress by Fabryan

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I am very happy to announce that the Michelle green silk satin dress illustration, commissioned by women’s fashion design company  Fabryan, has appeared on Fabryan’s blog.

A new and emerging British fashion brand with 3 collections of womenswear and brand new accessories of scarves and jewelry, Fabryan is synonym of femininity and elegance, whose both ready-to-wear and bespoke designs convey a glamorous and sophisticated look.

Fabryan is committed to the environment sourcing organic fabrics such as the organic silks used in the production of the Psychedelic Scarf Collection, whose inks are eco-friendly.

I am sure you will like those brilliant colours inspired by the exotic birds of Kew Gardens. So why not entering a competition?!

Michela silk crepe wedding dress

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The title says a lot about this bridal illustration. It takes its name from my friend’s name Michela who got married a few months ago in my home town and whose silk crepe wedding dress inspired the bridal illustration. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to attend the ceremony, but looking at the pictures when I came back she looked so happy and gorgeous in her silk crepe wedding dress as every bride in her day!

The choice of the wedding dress was quite a surprise to me! I didn’t think she would have chosen a heart-shaped neckline dress (= vestito con scollatura a forma di cuore). In particular, she decided to customize it with a tulle overlay embellished with three-dimensional flower appliqués which recall her love for nature. The same delicate flower motif also appears on her short hair.

The transparency on her sleeves in contrast with the pure silk crepe fabric of the wedding dress create an exquisite and romantic look.

Wishing you both all the best for your future!