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Showing posts with label Bridesmaids Dresses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bridesmaids Dresses. Show all posts
Garnish Boutique New Location
While working on my new collection for Garnish Boutique, I had the opportunity to check out their new location! Recently Garnish moved from their Mt. Washington location to Ruxton. Their new space is amazing- check out some photos:
Inspired Designer: Lynn Lugo
Build your own dress! Pick and choose from different styles of dress skirts, tops and sashes! Lynn Lugo not only lets you create your own custom look, but also features cocktail-inspired designs, luxurious silks, pockets (yes!) and various sashes. Here are some examples:
And it gets better....you can find this line in our own back yard at Garnish Boutique. And there is a Fall Promo! Place your order for bridesmaids dresses from September 30th to November 30th and receive $20 off per dress.
And it gets better....you can find this line in our own back yard at Garnish Boutique. And there is a Fall Promo! Place your order for bridesmaids dresses from September 30th to November 30th and receive $20 off per dress.
Inspired Designer: Aria
My good friend Jacob asked me to be a grooms-woman in his wedding! Half-joking, I asked if I was expected to wear a tux. Laughing, his fiance explained that I would wear a dress from the designer Aria. They have a boutique in Washington, D.C., just a hop skip away!
I love the simple silhouettes and modern cuts of these dresses! Some of the dresses feature spaghetti straps that tie on the shoulder (adorable!) and others are accented with fabric flowers that you can get in a variety of colors!
I love the simple silhouettes and modern cuts of these dresses! Some of the dresses feature spaghetti straps that tie on the shoulder (adorable!) and others are accented with fabric flowers that you can get in a variety of colors!
Interview with Garnish Boutique
I had the chance to sit down with Mia Antalics, owner of Garnish Boutique, which was just named "Best Bridesmaids Dresses 2010" by Baltimore Magazine.
Mia started Garnish Boutique back in 2006. Growing up in Baltimore she found that it was really hard to find cute cocktail dresses. When she was a bridemaid in some of her friends weddings she found that there was no place to go to find modern bridemaids dresses. She saw a need for her community and decided to give something back: an adorable bridesmaids boutique featuring modern cocktail-inspired dresses!
Mia believes her boutique is different (and Baltimore Magazine agrees) because of the personalized service her brides and maids receive. Garnish has appointment based hours, that way each bride gets one-on-one personal time with Mia. In addition, all the dresses at Garnish are made-to-order (not ready to wear), so each bride and maid can get a "pseudo-custom look."
The designers Mia has chosen to carry at Garnish all share a similar "essence" in quality and style. Keeping the dresses at a high caliber, Mia chooses to work with designers that use quality fabrics and modern cocktail-inspired cuts. Mia explains, "the dresses are more versatile so the maids can get more wear out of them." They can be worn by bridemaids or women attending a wedding or party. Check out some of Garnish's designers: Jenny Yoo, Siri, and Thread.
What trends are you seeing? This past year Mia has seen more ruffles, jewel tones such as emeralds and eggplants, sleeves, collars, and softer fabrics, such as chiffon.
Mia loves working with brides because no one bride is the same; every customer is unique. She feels that makes every day a new day with its own sets of challenges. And that's what keeps it exciting!
Mia recently planned a wedding in Maryland, so I asked her what advice she would give other brides. Don't be afraid to ask what a vendor can do for you. "Use your vendors." Clients would be surprised at what a vendor can do!
I also asked Mia if there was a vendor she would recommend and why? She immediately said The Floral Studio (also one of my favorite vendors)! Shawn Nocher (owner of The Floral Studio) is an incredible florist! She did Mia's wedding and added so many amazing details, including goldfish swimming in tall vases (see photo below). People still talk about that detail, Mia explains.
Photograph by A Bryan Photo
Coren Moore, What a Sweet Deal!
Head over to Garnish Boutique to check out the Coren Moore maids collection. Currently 15% off all CM orders placed June 1 - July 31! So hurry and get your order in to save!
Inspired Designer: Alix & Kelly
The duo Alix & Kelly, based in L.A., create modern yet feminine bridal gowns and bridesmaids dresses. I love their use of stretch fabrics, such as silk jersey and stretch silk charmeuse.
For now you'll have to order their dresses via fax, but I doubt that will be for long! I expect we will see their collections in local boutiques soon!
For now you'll have to order their dresses via fax, but I doubt that will be for long! I expect we will see their collections in local boutiques soon!
Inspired Designer: 312 Bridesmaids
I have been searching for a collection of bridemaids dresses that are sophisticated and fashion-forward but youthful. Thank goodness Claudine Hamm is designing a new line for Alyce Designs! I think I have finally come across a collection that meets my criteria: 312 Bridesmaids.
You can find this collection at M'Jourdelle in Towson.
You can find this collection at M'Jourdelle in Towson.
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