Featured: The Connecticut Bride August 2011
This Spring I was asked to style the fashion editorial spread for The Connecticut Bride’s Fall/Winter 2011 issue. The shoot took place just a few weeks prior to the Royal Wedding and I derived my inspiration from the elegant, lady-like trends that I knew would emerge as a result. I wanted gloves to be a key detail in the shoot, so I went to the industry’s best resource, Carolina Amato. We also featured hats and fascinators designed by LA based designer, Bijou Van Ness. The magazine is on news-stands now, but the images taken by Carla Ten Eyck are so stunning that I wanted to share them on the blog as well!
I proposed something a little out of the ordinary for this shoot, and I was thrilled that Connecticut Bride went for it! All of the gowns featured in the spread are from one designer- Connecticut based designer, Modern Trousseau. At April bridal market in New York, I selected my favorite looks from their collection and we were fortunate enough to be able to use them in the shoot!
The cover featured gloves by Carolina Amato , jewelry by Haute Bride and Tejani and a beautiful headpiece by Satya Twena.
As the inspriation for the shoot had a vintage vibe to it, Candice Coppola of Jubilee Events- the genius behind the shoot design- and I had the brainstorm to shoot at historic locations throughout our state capital, Hartford.
Classic Elegance
We shot in two different locations on the first day- The Old State House and The Society Room. Both are beautiful locations for a wedding and reception. The vintage car provided by Carriage Limo was the ultimate accessory for this shoot!
Gowns and Fur Trimmed Jacket- Modern Trousseau
Tiaras and Earrings- Haute Bride
Gloves- Carolina Amato
Necklace- DK Designs for The White Dress by the shore
Back Necklace on Lace Gown- Aquinnah for The White Dress by the shore
Shoes- Angela Nuran
Beauty- Dana Bartone
Court House Elopement
This shoot was done at City Hall in Hartford. The Daphne gown by Modern Trousseau created the inspiration for the location. We adore this 60′s inspired long sleeve shift! The pill box hat by Bijou Van Ness completed the look perfectly!
Gown- Modern Trousseau
Gloves- Carolina Amato
Hat- Bijou Van Ness
Shoes – Chinese Laundry
Suit- Valentino Tailors
Nosegay- Datura: a modern garden
Beauty- Dana Bartone
1920′s Style
The second day of shooting took place at the Historic Mark Twain House and at Elizabeth Park. I just adore the look below! The incredible feather cloche by Bijou Van Ness makes the entire look for me! I planned the entire shoot around this incredible hat! The floral accent piece by Datura: a modern garden adds an artisitc dimension to the look.
Gown- Modern Trousseau
Hat- Bijou Van Ness
Gloves- Carolina Amato
Jewerly and Sash – Haute Bride
Beauty- Dana Bartone
Garden Style
We concluded the shoot in the beautiful Elizabeth Park. The dot and butterfly embroideries on these Modern Trousseau gowns were the perfect feminine look for this shoot! And of course the flower girls dressed in Coren Moore were the perfect accessory!
Gowns- Modern Trousseau
Floral Fascinator- Bijou Van Ness
Organza Gloves- Carolina Amato
Necklace- Haute Bride
Bouquets and Floral Accessories- Datura: a modern garden
Flower girl dresses- Coren Moore
Shoes- Badgley Miscka
Beauty- Dana Bartone
The incredibly talented Jim Altieri of Vintage Cinema documented the making of the shoot. Enjoy watching the shoot on film below!
XOXO, TWD
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Absolutely breathtaking!!!! I love this. The gowns chosen for each style are perfection. Beautiful
Can it possibly get anymore beautiful? All of the looks are so unique and breathtaking! Can’t wait to see what’s next!