A Little Glamour For Your Hair...

It's like there just isn't enough time in a day...or my health decides to take me for a whirl (and not in the fun kinda way) my mind is flooded with designs I want to make! Unfortunately, reality sets in and nothing in that arena gets done...
So, at least I can share some pieces I have had the chance to make in the last few months. (typical it takes forever for me to share them here)
lol
I MUST confess, due to popular demand...and many inquiries for custom pieces, I FINALLY have a few of these to purchase ready made in my shop!
A few clients had asked me why I didn't have any of these styles in my shop. I actually told them because the "basic idea" of this can be found all over. What really caught me off guard was when they agreed but kindly added that they would be nothing like something I would design.  Full of pride and blushing for joy I decided to create a few with my own twist to carry in my shop.

Wanting something Ultra Romantic I designed this imagining gauze and ethereal dreams.
I used vintage Japanese millinery babies breath and dried sprigs with the feathers. I also chose to use a much finer silver wire to create more delicate organic branches. Of course, it wouldn't be mine without some SPARKLE.

Ivory Feather Fascinator Gwyneth

With Romantic Raina I wanted to showcase the lovely bleached ivory Peacock eye. Notice unlike many other pieces you will find on the market my feather pieces aren't frayed and cut. The edges are smooth and plush. (notice the goose base) I am REALLY picky with feathers and it's my pet peeve when I see feather pieces with the feathers all matted and stringy looking...you KNOW what I mean. lol

Bleached feathers are tricky and I think I found some beautiful quality pieces to create this with. I LOVE texture and enjoy mixing all different types of feathers to create nice movement. This piece has a wonderful vintage effect which I believe is very warm and inviting. 

Feather Fascinator Romantic Raina

This is just Dreamy. I used a vintage looking rhinestone flower as the base and then hand wired in a lucite leaf and flowers. I like the multi dimensional effect this creates...unfortunately, not as well seen in my two dimensional photos. The extra added rhinestones make the white piece really pop and sparkle.
White Feather Fascinator Coy Catherine

I have a few more pieces but need to take photos on the mannequin.
...figure I'll let you be excited to see them next time!

Mini Winter Collection Coming Soon!

I KNOW you are Excited!
Well, I SURE AM!
My Mini Winter Wonderland Collection is almost ready to release!
So DREAMY and ROMANTIC!
This is a sneak peak at one of my new pieces!

Completely hand stitched by me.
It's SO MUCH PRETTIER in person.
I REALLY need to figure out how to photograph these and showcase their beauty!
Check back soon!
;)

Duchess Silk Satin is Sooo PRETTY.

I just finished a custom design flower set made from ivory duchess silk satin. After paying over $60.00 for a yard of fabric I realized just how luxurious they are!
LOL!
I actually used almost all the material making these. They are nice and FULL which gives them a lot of texture.
I made these 100% from scratch with traditional millinery techniques and finished them off with Silver Swarovski crystal rhinestones centers as requested by the Bride.

New Bridal Necklace: Opulent Charlotte

I've been getting several requests for more of my heirloom pieces and it's just the matter of having time to make some. They are pretty time consuming so I have to fit them in between orders.
:P
I noticed a few of my clients as well as myself don't always want the focal so close to the neck so I decided to make a piece with the focal lower. It's quite gorgeous on. I like how it accents the asymmetrical quality of the design and still holds that retro vintage feel. It's lovely how the focal sits below the clavicle instead of on it or above like several of my other designs.
I just listed it in my Etsy shop!
Opulent Charlotte

Etsy Wedding Team Finds!

I think I am WAY PAST DUE to share more fantastic items from my fellow Etsy Wedding Teammates!
Yeah, yeah...I get all caught up in the fashion and Bridal accessories and I forgot about all the other amazing items one must find when getting married.
Of course, this team has a little of EVERYTHING which makes it SO MUCH FUN to be a part of!
Sort of a one shop stop collective if I do say so myself!
LOL!
Here are a few delightful designs from Guest Book Boxes to Monogrammed Bridesmaids Totes!
Take a look and enjoy!

I love the special detailing with the satin ribbon and rhinestone piece. Elegant and pretty.
Graceful Glitzy Boxed Wedding Invitation

I thought these were just cleaver and a great design.
Wedding Program, Birds of Feather, 3 page Matchbook style.

Personalized totes are a fun way to gift something like this for your Bridesmaids!
7 Monogrammed Bridesmaids Tote

I personally LOVE the idea of little festive sparklers! Nothing says fun like sparklers in your personal sparkler holder!
Printable Sparkler Holder- Sadie Damask

Such a lovely design with the rich chocolate brown tones. You can actually request your own colors for a custom design.
WEDDING CARD BOX MONEY HOLDER

Total statement invitations. Visually stunning!
Aurora - poppy wedding invitations with directions (set of 25)

Perfect down to every detail...what's not to like about a personalized monogram address stamp!
Medium Wedding Monogram Address Stamp

I like the idea of having the option for something different other then the traditional "guest book" and this is it!
Guest Book Box- The Lovely Box- Modern Guest Book Alternative

Who said a place card had to be plain and boring. This elegant design is beautiful and perfect for the job.
Layered Tent Place Card - Indian Lattice Print Placecard


I highly recommend that you visit all the shops as there is SO MUCH to see!!!
Wonderful designers with great service!
Thanks to my Etsyweddingteam Teammates!

Slow Sailing...but still designing new pieces!

Yeah, still dealing with the eczema.
Sometimes I can't even leave the apartment I'm so uncomfortable.
ANYWAY, *thinking positive* I know I need to get myself back on the blogging wagon!
lol

I've been busy just trying to settle into my new apartment and make rent!
:P
OH, BTW, I just have to say that I was rented this apartment and told it had air conditioning...remember the few posts ago about getting it fixed? Well, there is NO AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLED IN THIS APARTMENT! Even though, before I moved I was VERBALLY TOLD BY THE MANAGER that it had both central air AND heat.
Now, after the years of reading this blog...and knowing my health issues...DOES ANYONE THINK I WOULD RENT AN APARTMENT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THAT DID NOT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING?
UH...HELLO?!!!!
Yeah...I'll keep you all informed.
I'll also add, I can't afford to move again.


OK!
Now FUN STUFF!!!!

So, I have been busy creating new designs for my clients and wanted to share!
I always like the vintage vibe and when I hand dyed this piece I kept that in mind. I like how old photos make color muted and soft. This pink is almost a "bush" tone.
Bridal Hair Flower Shabby Chic Pink

Bridal Choker Necklace Vivacious Vivienne

Here are a few that have already sold but I thought you might want to see them any way.
;)
Glimmering Gold Petals

Fluttering Fantasy

Beautiful Brookes

Joyful Jubilee

Romance In Bloom

Beautiful Combs

Quick share!
So I have been packing and trying to get myself ready to move.
I am TRYING to not let myself get all stressed out!
I finally finished a few combs that I wanted to share.
I think they are A LOT prettier in person.
...one of these days I just HAVE to get my photo skills up to par!
I should have these available in my shop soon!
I actually painted the brass leaf base with a gorgeous matte silver metallic paint and wire wrapped all the Swarovski crystals and Rhinestones on anti-tarnish silver wire. They REALLY SPARKLE in person!

Fluttering Beauties

I forgot I hadn't shared these pieces that I listed.
I was feeling inspired with the platinum colored silk and wanted to do something a little more Elegant fantasy based.
I also realized that "champaign" colored can be very different depending on who is presenting it.
Over the years I have purchase various silks labeled "champaign" and am always amused at the various different colors of fabric I receive.
This silk was sold to me as "champaign" colored and I think it's almost a platinum/beige/goldish/champaign color.
LOL!!!
Anyway, with this said, here is Bridal Hair Flower Fluttering Flora




I also recently listed this piece: Bridal Fascinator Delicate Serenade





This is another one of those really challenging to photograph pieces.
It is just SO MUCH PRETTIER in person and just looks like a white "wash" of color in the photos. The vintage inspired brooch piece is really a great design because it not only has various sizes of Swarovski crystals which REALLY sparkle but there are these cool iced glass marquis cut pieces that remind me of 50's style jewelry.
Of course, I added a LOT of smaller various sizes of clear Swarovski crystals that radiate from the focal piece and the whole thing TOTALLY shines when light hits it.
Perhaps in the near future I'll even become a better photographer!
:P

I have another Fluttering Beauty piece but I haven't downloaded the pictures for that one yet.
Hopefully I'll have that one to share in a later post.

Sparkle Sparkle

Sparkle Sparkle!
Just thought I'd take a few to share a couple recently listed designs!
This first piece already got snatched up!


I am AMAZED at how much SPARKLE this piece has when light hits it! Such a pretty spin on my realistic flowers!
This light ivory baby is approximately 4.5 inches wide.
Illuminating Bliss


I also just listed this beautiful off white satin set. Both petite at about 3 inches wide.
Breathless


Here's a twinkling version of my realistic flowers with a mixture of Swarovski crystals, pearls and rhinestones!
Sparkling Pretty