Glamour
Girl -- For
a look of enduring elegance, slip on a gown made of hand-woven Thai
silk with a chiffon drape and empire waist. There are also 100 hand-beaded Swarovski crystals sprinkled over the horizontal gathers on the bodice and a band of gathering around the hem, $1500, from Vanda (8120 Hampson St., 314-6377). To crown the bride, crystals and pearl beads are intertwined into a delicate handmade tiara on a comb, $200; set off the sparkle of the dress with iridescent crystal beads alternated with white pearls in a necklace, $69; matching drop earrings, $20. For another take, varying sizes of clear crystal beads are sprinkled with small freshwater pearls in a necklace, $68; bracelet, $45, and earrings, $18; all from Ashley's Adornments (3501 Severn Ave., Metairie, 780-7090). On her feet, a double row of crystals adds a delicate glitter to flexible clear-top mules with clear acrylic heels by Pierre Dumas, $29.99, from Feet First (4119 Magazine St., 899-6800; 518 Chartres St., 566-7525).
Pretty
in Purple -- Perk up any bridal party in a sheer lilac
dress that has a delicate sequined ruffle around the neckline
and angled hemline, gathered sides for a flattering fit and a
beaded vine of purple sequin flowers by Betsey Johnson, $298,
from Betsey Johnson (333 Canal St., Canal Place, 525-1061).
Around her neck, a strand of crystal-studded silver balls and
rings add sparkle, $157; with matching drop earrings, $19, from Ashley's
Adornments (3501 Severn Ave., Metairie, 780-7090). A double
row of crystals takes the glitter to her feet in flexible clear-top
mules with acrylic heels by Pierre Dumas, $29.99, from Feet
First (4119 Magazine St., 899-6800; 518 Chartres St., 566-7525).
Bright
and Outgoing -- Wave good-bye in this lovely pink
and red floral lace dress with a tiered skirt and a flowing design
by Betsey Johnson, $192, from Betsey Johnson (333 Canal
St., Canal Place, 525-1061). Iridescent crystal beads add sparkle
to a necklace made with double-strand red organza ribbons and
a red leather rose drop, $89, from Mira Bella (115 Metairie
Road, Metairie, 828-3888). Slight rows of gold chains form a
high heel mule by Moda, $57.99, from Feet First (4119
Magazine St., 899-6800; 518 Chartres St., 566-7525).
Wings of Gold -- Three rows
of gold chains decorate the top of this minimal high heel shoe
by Moda, $57.99, from Feet First (4119 Magazine St., 899-6800;
518 Chartres St., 566-7525).
New
Traditions -- A new take on the traditional white,
flowing gown wedding dress is a beautifully beaded white silk
bustier that fits perfectly over a graceful skirt with a train,
$1,600. Small freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals alternate
on a four-strand necklace, $399. A lovely traditional short veil
is made more beautiful with a crown comb with iridescent crystals
embedded in the silver frame, $39; all from Yvonne LaFleur (8131
Hampson St., 866-9666). For happy soles, champagne and eggshell
leather ribbons are knotted on top of this dainty high heel cocktail
mule by Martinez Valero, $145, from Mira Bella (115 Metairie
Road, Metairie, 828-3888).
Bridal Toast -- What could be
more perfect than toasting champagne flutes with sculpted pewter
grapevines and fruit clusters on the base and stem by Seagull
Pewter & Silversmiths Ltd., $90 a pair, from All the Best (3216
W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 835-1499).
Bon
Voyage -- Make a lasting last impression in this going
away suit that's perfect for an island wedding or any dramatic
sendoff: Silver and gold embroidery adds sparkle to a dramatic
white three-piece pantsuit with cut-out designs, $999; made even
more spectacular with gold chain links and crystals connected
in a net design in a necklace, $329; both from Yvonne LaFleur (8131
Hampson St., 866-9666). Finish with lustrous white high heel
shoes by Versani, $78.99, from Feet First (4119 Magazine
St., 899-6800; 518 Chartres St., 566-7525).
Party
Perfect -- Brown acid-cut velvet strikes a beautiful
background for a slight cowl neck, spaghetti-strap dress with
a sheer black border around the angled hem by Poleci, $372, from Angelique (7725
Maple St., 866-1092). The dress is paired with platinum leather
high heel mules by Charles David, $150, from Mira Bella (115
Metairie Road, Metairie, 828-3888).
Ribbons
of Silver -- A pair of platinum leather straps are
knotted on the side to sexy effect in this spike high heel mule
by Charles David, $150, from Mira Bella (115 Metairie
Road, Metairie, 828-3888).
Her
Own Vision -- Sheer cream silk is decorated with pale
purple satin flowers and beaded vine and leaf designs in a beautiful
gown with satin spaghetti straps, a beaded border around the
neckline and a short lace-up in back by Scala, $238 from Decor
Couture (4608 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 888-9060).
The outfit is made more spectacular with faceted iridescent crystal
beads and beaded silver spacers interspersed among pearls with
a pearl and teardrop crystal drop necklace, $60; with matching
earrings, $23; from Ashley's Adornments (3501 Severn Ave.,
Metairie, 780-7090). The bride's head is adorned with a wide
comb hairpiece with highly detailed flower and leaves motif in
silver, crystals and pearls, $58, from Decor Couture.
Head
Start -- Crystals and pearl beads are intertwined
into a delicate handmade 4.5-inch tiara on a comb, $200, from Ashley's
Adornments (3501 Severn Ave., Metairie, 780-7090).
Spunky Bride -- A great party
dress that spells fun for both bride and guests is a dark rose
sheer overskirt cut into strips on the skirt with a blush underskirt
by Betsey Johnson, $270, from Betsey Johnson (333 Canal
St., Canal Place, 525-1061). It's dressed up with a crystal and
freshwater pearl necklace, $68; bracelet, $45; and earrings, $18;
all from Ashley's Adornments (3501 Severn Ave., Metairie,
780-7090). Understated gold chain high heels by Moda, $57.99, finish
the elegant ensemble, from Feet First (4119 Magazine St.,
899-6800; 518 Chartres St., 566-7525).
Tying
Up Fashion -- Black satin upper is tapered to a point
that mimics the toe and is dressed up with a black satin bow
and low spike heel by Hype, $99.99, from Feet First (4119
Magazine St., 899-6800; 518 Chartres St., 566-7525).
Sassy
Sendoff -- Sexy and bold is a retro design ultra-sheer
knit dress with black over pink underskirt, side shirring and
gathered shoulders with a fabric rose and a flirty, multi-tiered
skirt by Diane von Furstenberg, $325, from Angelique (7725
Maple St., 866-1092). The earrings are flowers made from rhinestones
and accented with a smoky bead drop, $28.99, from Feet First (4119
Magazine St., 899-6800; 518 Chartres St., 566-7525). An angled
strap on the top of this slight platform high heel disco shoe
adds interest, intensified by a black leather ankle strap by
Charles David, $155, from Mira Bella (115 Metairie Road,
Metairie, 828-3888).
Ear
for Design -- Dainty rhinestone and smoky bead flowers
have a smoky faceted teardrop dangle on a pierced earring, $28.99;
Rhinestones topped with a gold beaded button form a flower with
a milky bead dangle, $28.99; both from Feet First (4119
Magazine St., 899-6800; 518 Chartres St., 566-7525).
The
Artists:
Models: Hope
Breland for Romney Photography, Amy Louise Landry for All Model and
Talent Management, and Joy Grazer
Makeup and
Hair: Glenn Moseley
Photography: Romney
Photography
Art Direction
and Styling: Kandace Power Graves
Fashion
Sources:
All the Best 3216
W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 835-1499
All Model
and Talent Management 738-2594
Angelique 7725
Maple St., 866-1092
Ashley's Adornments 3501
Severn Ave., Metairie, 780-7090
Betsey Johnson 333
Canal St., Canal Place, 525-1061 Décor Couture 4608 Veterans
Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 888-9060
Feet First 4119
Magazine St., 899-6800; 518 Chartres St., 566-7525
Glenn Moseley By
appointment, 400-0018
Joy Grazer By
appointment, 739-4195
Mira Bella 115
Metairie Road, Metairie, 828-3888
Romney Photography By
appointment, 366-1808
Vanda 8120
Hampson St., 314-6377
Yvonne LaFleur 8131 Hampson
St., 866-9666 |
