The Fall/Winter 2011-2012 ready-to-wear collection from Galliano’s personal label showcased only 19 looks, and as models regally walked around ornate flower centerpieces and prop vignettes, they dictated trends that translate wonderfully to chic aisle style…
{At left}: While I still won’t condone white tights for any NYC bride, I love the tweedy skirt and retro-cut car coat in a snowy off-white, paired with the fawn colored collar and exaggerated head piece. The snow and fawn colors shown here, paired with a wine stained lip and nail, seem perfect for the city-hall bound winter bride.
{At right}: Overly dramatic, yet cohesively chic, I adore this pairing of feathers in both dress and accessory for the fashion-forward bride. Brides generally limit themselves to one statement-driven piece for their wedding, but here, the multi-faceted use of feathers is cohesive and perfect for a tastefully dramatic bride. To me, the slate gray ostrich headpiece only ups the ante on the overtly feathered gown.
Psst, want less feather, but the same amount of sass for a black tie event of your own? You’ll love this more wallet-friendly gown from BCBG, paired with a Twigs and Honey hairpiece.
I admit, I love a well styled vignette more than most, but wowzers this is just distracting… In fact, I think it may be the show’s best wedding-related takeaway yet: Keep it focused! Remember the main event should shine above everything else. Try not to over-design {yourself or your decor}.
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