Friday, March 2, 2012

SDSW - Fashion Friday

Today we thought we'd revisit one of our fabulous fashion spreads in the current magazine.

This was a beautiful shoot at Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa with lots and lots of gorgeous gowns, modeled by Emily and Justine, styled by Jaime Stephens and photographed by White Haute Photography.

Put Your Boots On
Emily is ready for the ranch in her strapless taffeta gown, with an A-line silhouette, delicately placed ruchings crossing the bodice and adorned with Swarovski crystals at the waistline.  This gown can be purchased at elyseREUBEN Custom Couture and retails for $1,750. She finishes the look with a feathered ivory hairpiece from Rachel Larraine.  Hair styled by Nancy Vestal and Makeup from Tess at T & T Make-up.  Hand held bouquet designed by Moments in Bloom.


Justine gets comfortable in a Cristos gown with an Alencon lace bodice, soft A-line point d’ esprit skirt and tulle overlay. The gown is finished with a satin embellished satin bow at the waist. She accessorizes with multiple strands of pearls.  This gown is available at Bliss Bride. Makeup and Hair by Estie Lopez of Esties’ International.  Bouquet in rich oranges, creams and brick red compliment the setting, designed by Cherry Blossom Floral Designs.



Lovely Lace
Emily coiffed and comfortable in a Strapless Anne Barge gown which has a sweetheart neckline with elongated bodice and soft flare skirt. The gown is covered with Alencon lace over silk Charmeuse. This gown is available at Bliss Bride. She completes the look with a birdcage veil and floral hair piece from Rachel Larraine.  She carries a lavender rose and soft white bouquet which has accents of succulents and monkey tails designed by Cherry Blossom Floral Designs . Her hair was done by Nancy Vestal and Makeup by T & T Make-up.



A Perfect Sweetheart
Justine looking excited for a big day in her elegant strapless, fit-to-flare Cristos designed gown of French corded lace, shown here is ivory, also available in taupe and can be found at Bliss Bride.  She wears a floral silk hair piece to coordinate from Rachel Larraine and chandelier crystal earrings from Here Comes the Bride. She carries a perfectly coordinated textured bouquet designed by Whimsey Florals. Hair and Make up by Esties’ International.





Teriffic Tiers
Emily is shown her in a beaded chiffon tiered gown with delicate finishes. The gown is a Lazaro gown and is available at Here Comes the Bride.  She carries a hand-tied bouquet designed by Moments in Bloom.  Her hair is styled by Nancy Vestal Hair Designs and Makeup by T & T Make-up.



Pretty Pleats
Emily radiates in her pleated satin bodice gown with a tailored A-line skirt. The back has a plunging V to capture your guests’ attention as you walk down the aisle. Retailing for $2,800, this gown can be found at  elyseREUBEN Custom Couture in Temecula, CA.  She adds a blusher and floral hair piece to finish the look from Here Comes the Bride and Rachel Larraine designs.  She carries an orange and peach hand held bouquet designed by Indulge Flowers.



Bow Tied
Emily is filled with joy in a sophisticated high collared lace gown with dainty cap sleeves. The empire satin sash adds a sweet finish to this trumpet silhouette. Designed exclusively by Jaime Elyse of elyseREUBEN Custom Couture, the gown retails for $2,300. She adds a birdcage veil to her look and carries a spring bouquet designed by Whimsey Florals.


Gracefully Gathered
Justine is beautiful in this white sweetheart strapless gown. Delicately rouched taffeta over the empire bodice gives a sexy silhouette and the flirty pick ups on the skirt will give a modern edge to a classic look Designed by Jamie Elyse of elyseREUBEN Custom Couture and retails at $2,150. She wears a crystal choker also part of the elyseREUBEN collection. She stands next to a table designed by Kathryn Gayner Distinctive Florals and carries a rose and succulent filled bouquet also designed by Kathryn Gayner.