tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37480541302487298942024-02-06T21:39:30.842-05:00Tattered Chic DesignHandmade Rustic Chic FashionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296165954099929833noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748054130248729894.post-64999989572970519352015-09-16T22:41:00.000-04:002016-06-09T10:54:09.066-04:00Rustic Wedding NotesSometimes it's nice to just post pictures of design or wedding inspiration. With the changing season it's fun to grab photos to re-post. These are all from the hgtv.com site's wedding inspiration pages. I thought you might like to get your planning juices simmering for late summer and fall 2016 brides.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296165954099929833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748054130248729894.post-57687636708245726232015-04-25T02:48:00.001-04:002016-06-09T10:52:40.381-04:00Eco Chic Wedding Designs - Where Do I Find Them ?A few years ago I was part of the <a href="http://www.greenweddingshowcase.com/index.shtml" target="_blank">Mid Atlantic Green Wedding Showcase</a> & <a href="http://www.greenweddingshowcase.com/gallery_fashion.shtml" target="_blank">Eco Fashion Show</a> up in the Washington, DC/Baltimore area. It was awesome seeing the interest many brides had in decreasing the waste and expenses of a wedding and in finding Green choices for their weddings. The <a href="http://www.greenweddingshowcase.com/gallery_fashion.shtml" target="_blank">Eco Fashion Show</a> was fun since it not only showed off bridal and bridesmaids designs of emerging wedding designers but also showcased some vintage designs curated by the lovely Rissa at <a href="http://www.balanceweddings.com/" target="_blank">Balance Weddings</a> along with Nathaniel at <a href="http://www.balancephotography.net/" target="_blank">BalancePhotography</a>.<br />
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At the time I had an etsy shop and was just beginning to put together a website. My business name was Style Tantrum Designs and my shop on etsy was colorada. Later it was changed to Tattered Chic, leading to the blog name. I still go by that name along with <a href="http://www.wispychic.com/" target="_blank">Wispy Chic</a> and <a href="http://www.styletantrum.com/" target="_blank">StyleTantrum</a>.<br />
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The following year the cast of designers was larger and many more styles were shown, which was both an inspiration and educational in that I learned a lot about runway modeling and how to prepare for a show. The next year the event was discontinued, but at the time a master list of designers was created. Recently the list has gotten harder to find, so I wanted to revive it for brides seeking to find different eco chic wedding designers' lines.</div>
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Keep in mind that the original list has 2 different years, with some repetition on each. Also, since most of the designers are online rather than only local, you should be able to locate gowns no matter where the designers are located. Each designer is different, but with many, since each gown is custom, very little local fitting is required (if any).<br />
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I'll be gradually working on improving this list and making it a bit easier to work with, but for now, I'll just post the list such as it is. Since many of the designers, including myself have changed websites and locations, think of this as a skeleton list. I'll also link back here to the <a href="http://www.greenweddingshowcase.com/ecofashionshow.shtml" target="_blank">original list</a> on the event website put together by Rissa.<br />
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If I get that far, I hope to do a tiny post on each of the designers to see how their business or sites have changed and to see what their focus is currently. At the moment the list is a work in progress. Many of the links I've tried so far are dead. Also, like myself, many of the designers will have more than one shop with different designs in each location, so a single listing is not really enough. My shop for instance, is listed (Style Tantrum), but my focus has moved to my primary shop (Wispy Chic) now - so the info is not current. When the list is done, each designer will be able to give a better picture of where to locate their designs.<br />
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If you are a designer listed here and have new info for your business, please let me know at cynna@styletantrum.com. I'll do my best to locate the designers - comment if you have info on this.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Eco Chic Wedding and Fashion Designers</span>:</span></b><br />
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<li><a href="http://adelewechsler.com/" target="_blank" title="Adele Wechsler website">Adele Wechsler</a>, Canada</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amandaarcher.com/" target="_blank" title="Amanda Archer website">Amanda Archer Collection</a>, Illinois</li>
<li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/amandarosebridal" target="_blank" title="Amanda Rose website">Amanda Rose</a>, Florida</li>
<li><a href="http://www.annaherman.com/" target="_blank" title="Anna Herman Eco Inc. website">Anna Herman Eco Inc.</a>, Montanta</li>
<li><a href="http://consciouselegance.com/" target="_blank" title="Conscious Elegance website">Conscious Elegance</a>, Pennsylvania</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thecottonbride.com/" target="_blank" title="The Cotton Bride website">The Cotton Bride</a>, New York</li>
<li><a href="http://http//www.deborahlindquist.com/home/" target="_blank" title="Deborah Lindquist website">Deborah Lindquist</a>, California</li>
<li><a href="http://www.fiberactiveorganics.com/" target="_blank" title="Fiberactive Organics website">Fiberactive Organics</a>, North Carolina</li>
<li><a href="http://www.greenandbluedcweddings.com/" target="_blank" title="Green and Blue website">Green and Blue</a>, Washington DC</li>
<li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/gwendolyn.gleason" target="_blank" title="Gwendolyn Gleason website">Gwendolyn Gleason</a>, Florida</li>
<li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Kimmi" target="_blank" title="Kimmi Designs website">Kimmi Designs</a>, Seattle</li>
<li><a href="http://www.lindeedaniel.com/index.html" target="_blank" title="Lindee Daniel website">Lindee Daniel</a>, California</li>
<li><a href="http://www.naturalbridals.com/" target="_blank" title="Morgan Boszilkov Natural Bridals website">Morgan Boszilkov Natural Bridals</a>, Georgia</li>
<li><a href="http://olivialuca.com/home/" target="_blank" title="Olivia Luca website">Olivia Luca</a>, Oregon</li>
<li><a href="http://www.punkrockbride.com/" target="_blank" title="Punk Rock Bride website">Punk Rock Bride</a>, Seattle</li>
<li><a href="http://www.seamstheshop.com/" target="_blank" title="Seams Couture website">Seams Couture</a>, Massachusetts</li>
<li><a href="http://www.styletantrum.com/" target="_blank" title="Style Tantrum website">Style Tantrum</a>, Florida</li>
<li><a href="http://www.sweetgrassfibers.com/" target="_blank" title="Sweetgrass Natural Fibers website">Sweetgrass Natural Fibers</a>, Oregon</li>
<li><a href="http://www.taralynnstudio.com/" target="_blank" title="Tara Lynn Studio website">Tara Lynn Studio</a>, Vermont</li>
<li><a href="http://www.threadheadcreations.com/" target="_blank" title="Threadhead Creations website">Threadhead Creations</a>, Tennessee</li>
<li><a href="http://www.whichgoose.com/" target="_blank" title="Whichgoose website">Whichgoose</a>, Maryland (natural headpieces)</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296165954099929833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748054130248729894.post-61908975331961386292015-03-01T00:08:00.001-05:002016-06-09T10:57:19.564-04:00Open Letter to the Fashion Design Industry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sometimes I think about fashion...not the designs so much as the industry. Fashion design has changed much over the years, but right now it needs to make some serious changes to survive into the next time frame.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>A Little History</b></span><br />
There have always been designers and talented seamstresses, but for the average person fashion design was unapproachable and most fashion was bought 'off the rack' - if you were fortunate enough to be able to afford it - or created at home by moms, aunts and sisters who made the entire family's clothing.<br />
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Fashion consisted of a few changes of clothing for most average people to an entire wardrobe for the wealthy. An average person could afford 2 everyday outfits (so one could be cleaned) and a 'Sunday best' outfit for solemn and special occasions. This is not so long ago. The grandparents and great-grandparents of today's middle aged adults lived in this manner.<br />
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The 'Pride and Prejudice' style of multiple dresses and changes through a day was available to only a wealthy few and required a lot of work for servants and in some cases the individuals who wore them or a family member. Laundry as we know it was done by hand and required ironing and starching to look good.<br />
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However, disposable fashion, which is what most people are now used to, only began within the last 50 years, beginning around the 60s. Even then clothing required ironing and was much more expensive to produce and acquire for the average person.<br />
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With the advent of the modern textile industry, and especially the sending of most textile production overseas, the cost of fabric and thus fashion production decreased enough for the average person to be able to afford a large wardrobe that he or she could easily dispose of or change out regularly for new clothing. Now the person of average income - read middle class - could have a large wardrobe to rival the rich of a few generations past - in size - if not in quality.<br />
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Fashion production has changed too. A few fashion houses in the 30s to 60s created fashion designs that lead the production of fashion worldwide. There is now greater decentralization of designing with many areas having their own fashion industry apart from the European / American houses of the past.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Problem</b></span><br />
With the higher level of production - of disposable income to fuel more purchases and more fashion designers and houses come problems. Too many items of clothing are produced, too many are discarded by consumers stimulated to buy to keep the level of production and purchasing up. Now there is incredible waste in the area of fashion. In addition the use of jersey knits and other fragile fibers create versatile and comfortable clothing, but due to inherent weakness in the fabric, they quickly wear out. How many people have thrown away an otherwise good tshirt due to a hole that sprung from a tiny pull? Almost everyone.<br />
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1 - We are making more than we need<br />
2 - We are throwing away more than we need to<br />
3 - We are designing for a short life and easy disposal <br />
4 - We are fueling the increase of an industry that needs change, rather than allowing a reboot<br />
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Well, think of it like the book publishing industry that refused to change until Amazon came along and offered e-books. Now they are struggling to stay afloat and keep up with e-publishing. The print industry - magazines and newspapers have been superseded largely by internet versions - fashion blogs and online magazine versions that have supplanted the older technology with a vibrant, more relevant product. The music industry has seen many artists wrest the control of their careers and music from the hands of large producers to smaller, more nimble ways of producing and popularizing music and artists - the likes of YouTube, <a href="http://www.taylorswift.com/" target="_blank">Taylor Swift</a> and American Idol.<br />
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In fashion too, there is a move away from large fashion houses and the way fashion has 'always' been produced. Various celebrity designers who are either musicians, models or celebrity fashionistas have begun their own successful fashion lines, such as <a href="http://www.gwenstefani.com/" target="_blank">Gwen Stefani</a>.<br />
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Home produced fashion created by small designers and popularized by sites like etsy and lines like <a href="http://alabamachanin.com/" target="_blank">Alabama Chanin</a> and <a href="http://www.magnoliapearl.com/" target="_blank">Magnolia Pearl</a> are growing. Sites like <a href="http://spoonflower.com/" target="_blank">Spoonflower </a>where you can design and print your own fabric help in the effort, along with <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/" target="_blank">Kickstarter </a>and other means of reaching the buyer. The current CosPlay and gaming industry make their own fashion, often making it available in small lots in the to a select few and creating profitable niches for apparel designs. Lastly, with the rise of 3D printing and software programs that allow you to design your own fashion and - at some point - have it made according to your style and vision - change is imminent.<br />
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Fashion needs to change, or it will soon be overtaken by a host of individuals intent on bypassing an inflexible system in order to realize their own dreams and creative ethos. If this happens without the fashion industry, it will be left high and dry like a fish stranded on shore. But it doesn't have to end that way. Here are some ideas for tomorrow's fashion industries and designers.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">someone's going to make it for them. That is a golden opportunity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">3. Be real. Don't be elitist (i.e. 'I'm the fashion designer...I'll tell you what looks good')</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">4. Be open to other forms of production, design and funding for creating fashion. Someone that's 12 on YouTube that has never sewn a single thing may run away with your audience if you don't get on board and find a way to open doors for new faces at the table. </span></div>
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5. Have fun. Fashion isn't fun anymore...or at least not often. (That's a danger sign.)<b> Be open to a wider, more playful approach to fashion.</b></div>
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There's a new trend in eco-fashion design called zero waste. Basically it entails cutting designs so that less scraps are produced. This is a big issue for fashion lines which create fashion using large manufacturers. New designers are being taught to create using this idea to utilize fabric more effectively to help the environment. Textile waste is a big environmental concern.<br />
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Cutting this way comes naturally to me, since I've always created for maximum utilization. When I first started and each piece of fabric was so expensive, I cut this way to get the most of my fabric. (This isn't so long ago in my case.) Also, if one reads old sewing texts, this technique was merely wise use of resources. Factory cutting techniques are different - ease in cutting and speed are the main concerns, leading to greater waste fabric. This is because factories cut patterns that will be used to 'punch out' many pieces through multiple layers of fabric.<br />
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The main difference between my method and that of a factory is that I actually start out with the idea of utilizing scrap and reclaimed fabrics in each design and work this into the mix from the beginning. I still utilize the old fashioned method of scissors to cut a single or doubled layer with my designs. I also lay out each design to best utilize the fabric, like a jigsaw puzzle in cloth. That said, even the best layout can have a bit of waste, since pieces need to be cut 'on the grain' to hang properly. Bias cut designs particularly lend themselves to wasted fabric. They hang wonderfully though and are worth it. I make bias cut designs and use up all the scraps that result on other garments.<br />
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Some of my strategies to utilize fabric waste include cutting wisely for each design, using scraps for bits of other designs, like a facing or sleeve, etc. and making every scrap count. I have a huge pile of scraps on my table that I use in each design for trim and decorative purposes. I love the rough cut, frayed look of fabric scraps and love mixing bits and pieces in different fabrics and colors into a rosette, peplum, frill or part of a train. I don't just do this to save scraps from being wasted, but because I love the feel of worn and crumpled fabrics in designs. I love the 'undone' look and use it often in my designs.<br />
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It's an extremely rare instance when I actually throw away a scrap of fabric, and usually the tiniest bits make it into my pieces. I do throw away fabric that I am not able to remove smells from, such as a musty smell or other odor. Fabrics with bits of discoloration are used for scraps with the discolored areas cut out and thrown away. <br />
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I also use reclaimed fabrics in my designs as much as possible. I gather these from a multitude of sources using vintage linens and fashion, laces and trim along with new fabric remnants, bits from lightly worn clothing and textiles and factory waste or scraps. I seldom create with used wedding dresses as raw materials, since I like to save those for young brides seeking an inexpensive gown.<br />
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So how do I recommend being an eco-chic designer ? It's summed up in a few words - "Be mindful".<br />
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You can see wedding trends online in the fashion shows from Milan, Paris and New York. Some trends I've narrowed down for Spring 2015 are <b>light, sheer and deconstructed</b>. These designs are wispy, floaty and tattered with a bohemian, hippie look. While these are overall fashion trends, they apply to wedding fashions also. More details on Spring fashion trends for 2015 later. For now I'd like to focus on what I'd personally love to see for wedding trends this Spring.<br />
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I'd love to see things with a softer, matte style - things in cottons and silk blends with just a shimmer near the bodice. Soft is really under rated, but for a wedding it's important to not have a single stiff thing on your body. Fresh and soft !!<br />
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I'd love to see comfort take it's place in wedding designs. I love being gorgeous for anyone, but dresses with comfort built in so the bride can enjoy her day, the reception and even dancing are so needed ! Pockets would be awesome for some wedding designs, since some people love them. I confess I haven't added them to my designs yet either !<br />
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A funny old term for winsome, adorable, cute, awesome....able to wrap your dude around your sweet fingers and hold on forever ! I love this trait because sophisticated can be quickly dull, but aren't there just people you can't help but love cause they're so amazing ??? I'd love to see dresses that embody this. Audrey Hepburn was fetching as well as sophisticated in a gentle way.<br />
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The one day you are allowed to be sweet and no one can object (successfully) is your wedding day. It's such a serious and solemn day in some ways and such a crazy joyful day in others. When you are baring your soul with your vows, it's OK to be sweet mixed in with other things too - flirty, simple, warm, genuine. So pink is fine, go with your heart !<br />
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I love tattered, vulnerable designs. The most desirable, sexy women to me are the vulnerable ones. You can be strong along with vulnerable - just be both ! The world has enough plastic people. Be yourself on your wedding day. It's hard to hold it all together through the engagement and wedding preparations. It's normal and really OK to cry, to be teary during your vows, to be a little fragile on this day. It shows you're real.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296165954099929833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748054130248729894.post-19243403189923026802014-09-22T04:28:00.000-04:002016-06-04T16:30:07.787-04:00Planning A Simple Wedding <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One thing that many brides find is that wedding planning is so overwhelming it can result in a big loss of time. The last thing an engaged couple needs is more stress. So wedding planning becomes Simple Wedding Planning. Even with that emphasis wedding plans can spiral out of control. As many authors on weddings point out, wedding costs can go crazy over all the extras. Most are just that, extras and aren't really necessary. So what do you need for a basic, low cost wedding ? The answers vary with the person answering, but here's my take based on my own experiences. I'll list things in the order I pursued and finished them, roughly.<br />
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I don't know about other brides, but my first consideration was my dress. It was most important to me to have that worked out and a sense of how I'd look going down the aisle. Once done, I could concentrate on lesser things.<br />
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Low cost options include buying a white sundress or other strapless dress and remaking or embellishing it. You can find many white dresses, especially in Spring or the end of Summer clearance racks. I find white dresses regularly in thrift shops that beg to be recreated. Many times all that's needed is a simple low key embellishment. Cotton dresses are perfect for this, as are silk and lots of light fabrics like filmy voiles and tulles.<br />
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Another option is a top and skirt combination with a tulle ballerina type skirt and a simple camisole top. Add a tiny embellished jacket or sash and you're done.<br />
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Be careful with thrift items that the dress actually fits well as is. A bit too small is going to be a problem. Better to find a somewhat too big dress that can more easily be altered. Avoid going more than 2 sizes bigger though. This is really important if you are not altering it yourself as the cost of alterations are often more than buying new. You also don't want to fall in love with a beautiful old prom dress that makes you faint to zip up and struggle with dieting to fit....way too stressful !!<br />
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Another source of a dress beyond the normal shops is a handmade or custom made dress from a local or internet shop, such as an indie designer. Be sure to buy these local to your country to avoid issues with scams and delayed shipping and production times that will put you past the date of your credit card or Paypal return time frames. Many home seamstresses and indie designers can make a one of a kind or made to order gown that fits your budget and measurements perfectly. If what is out there is not fitting your imagination.....go indie !!<br />
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If you've chosen your bridesmaids you will have a sense of what you want the wedding party to look like and will likely have chosen your groom's and groomsmen's clothing too. Remember you don't have to have matching bridesmaid gowns. They can be short, long or asymmetrical. They can all be a similar color with different styles or all the same style and different colors. We used the same design in three colors, but I wouldn't recommend it. Bodies being what they are, it's hard to find any three or four women who look equally good in the same design.<br />
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What can work is having mismatched gowns in similar tones like the pic from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArmoursansAnguish" target="_blank">Armour Sans Anguish's shop</a>. I really love having the variety of styles on the different figures of the bridesmaids. This also makes having a re-wearable gown easier for each bridesmaid. Since the gown is usually paid for by each woman, it is great if they can be worn again. I gave away 2 or 3 expensive gowns from friend's weddings that weren't really good for another wearing.....ouch ! Think color palettes rather than exact same color too, if possible. A gown with 2 to 3 colors is much easier to coordinate with than a single color. Keep in mind that a single color isn't always easy to wear for different colorings, especially if you have a blonde, brunette and redhead for example. You can easily get these made by indie designers and seamstresses on places like etsy or locally.<br />
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My second task was to find a place to be married. We attended a church that met in a school on weekends, so we didn't have a church. I wanted a church wedding, but for many couples a venue can often be both a wedding and reception location. Look for a place that allows you to have the type wedding you are envisioning. For an outdoor wedding, the location can often be the same as the reception.<br />
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We opted for a church wedding in a local church with a historical chapel that seated a small number and was beautifully ornate. Ours was a candlelight service so the setting was perfect. The church hosted weddings there often and it was not the main meeting area, so it provided a wedding administrator or planner as part of the package. This was so helpful in planning and rehearsing when nerves and confusion set in. Venue reservations need to be booked far in advance so don't delay this step too long if you have your heart set on a location.<br />
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For a reception, we went simple, with party trays and friends to help with the setup and food. We chose a historical mansion(it was tiny) and were happy to find we didn't need to decorate and could take advantage of the fact that they had a Christmas decor contest and it had been decorated by local interior designers - beautiful !! We only added table centerpieces and tablecloths. We supplied the food and cups, plates etc. We forgot something to throw at the bride and groom and got pelted with cocktail peanuts......eek!!<br />
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You may find a rustic setting is equally great for this type reception, allowing you to forgo the expensive meal and allow a casual, fun party atmosphere. Look for ranches, equestrian retreats, parks, rustic barns and farms. Be sure to enlist the help of creative friends to help and possibly take over table decorations, decor and planning things like flower and garter toss, pictures, etc. A wedding they can help out with will mean so much to close friends and can ensure a fun atmosphere. Don't overburden any one person, but accept help from friends and family where appropriate.<br />
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The pics above are from Leatherwood in North Carolina...a perfect rustic wedding venue if you are looking. I don't have any connection to them other than having been there(not for my own wedding). It's pretty !<br />
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Surprisingly it is easier to get flowers ordered in bulk and find a creative friend who has an idea or two about flower arranging than to go with a florist. A friend of ours ordered the flowers and did the arranging for us as a wedding gift....it was perfect !!! Thank you Yvonne !!<br />
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There are so many options with this one. Many people are doing doughnut towers and alternative things beyond the normal wedding cake. I would recommend researching a bit on places like hgtv or wedding sites to see what others do, but don't be trapped into thinking you have to go with the traditional wedding cake. If you do, see if you can get yours made by a friend or someone who has taken a class or two in cake design and is just starting out. My experience was not great, so I don't have too many suggestions here other than do your own thing. There are some cute custom bride and groom sets available on sites like etsy or that you can google. You can get something that looks just like you and your groom. If I were doing it again, I'd just get pink cupcakes with something pretty on top...or maybe pink and white....I just love pink cupcakes ! :)<br />
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You can get really expensive here with a band and DJ or you can just have a simple trio perform for your ceremony. I married a musician who sang a song he wrote for me, but we had friends who sang or played for our ceremony and later for the reception. When they wanted to join the party, we just put on a playlist of our favorites and let people just enjoy the reception.<br />
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Apologies if I've given way too much info, but sometimes someone can share experiences that will spark your imagination and off you go. Don't worry about a theme for your reception unless you want to. Remember the theme is you and your groom's relationship being celebrated. Beyond that, just go with the simplest possible thing you can. Making it all happen is exhausting and the more involved it is, the more weary you'll be beginning your life together. Being sick on your honeymoon is not fun !!<br />
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Despite your best planning, you may find you go over budget somewhere. Don't worry. Often you can scale back in one area to give you that extra few dollars. Just prioritize and only cut back in your least important areas - the things that mean the least to you. One example would be to have the dress you want and use simple wedges for your shoes rather than 'bridal' shoes. Forgo a crinoline and go 'natural'. You'll find ways to trim back and still get the wedding you want.<br />
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Most important of all, treat it like fun !! Make wedding planning like shopping or the boss level of your favorite game and remove some of the stress from it ! Be your beautiful self and remember all that really matters is that you get to spend the rest of your life with your guy !! You'll forget things like who made your pictures or cake...but you'll remember your first kiss as husband and wife and your friends laughter and smiles as you dance at the reception. It's going to be your first day as a new family - everything else is forgettable.<br />
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Lots of change comes about this time of year. There's an almost mechanical end to summer that comes when back to school shopping begins. In Florida it's in the high 90's with crazy humidity, but for buyers, it's a time to move on to fall.<br />
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For my shop and business plans the season 'change' has brought a couple of changes that are 'huge' to me. First of all, I got a camera. A real DSLR type camera which I'm struggling to learn to use proficiently. Fall plans involve a photoshoot with real model(s) and I'm gearing up for that. I got a table for cutting out designs so I can go forward with my limited edition gowns. So far I've only made one of a kind designs with a few custom gowns I've created in a similar style by request. I'm looking to make a limited number of each new design as it's created, probably retiring the designs as they are replaced by new ones.<br />
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I still plan on creating one of a kind gowns, but they will not be the main focus. I'm also getting set to create some limited edition fashion too, though it will be along later than the wedding designs.<br />
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Another big change for my shop is a new mannequin. She will help me model the pixie hemlines that don't show as well on many gowns. What I specifically wanted her for was accessories. I've been dreaming of making veils and fascinators along with other bridal things like cuffs, garters, lingerie and chokers. Sleeves on long sleeve gowns will finally be a possibility too, adding more designs to the fall and winter wedding options along with the shrugs and crop bolero jackets I'm already making. I'm even hoping to use her to show off swimwear, which is one of those things I'm considering in the resort wear and lingerie category. So far I've limited those designs since they are not workable on a dress form.<br />
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It's July here and tres hot ! I confess to a bit of burnout and wanting to just put my feet up and dream a little. I'm making plans to feature a few made to order designs beyond my two island gowns that I love. Right now I've been working through the details of these new designs and admittedly not working too hard :)<br />
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I like to take a few weeks to ponder fashion trends, think about what I want to pursue and design inspirations like nature, movies and stories and people. I'm trying to decide if a simplified line would work for my designs. I love embellishment, but I know there are lots of people that want a simpler look with just a light touch of whimsy.<br />
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So I'm playing with ideas and thinking through things. Not so exciting, but a needed break from full on production keeps me sane ! I also am working on retaking a few photos.<br />
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I'll need to update from my newer point and shoot (which I've never quite been excited about) to a full DSLR and learn the ropes. Hoping that by the time the temps moderate a bit outdoors I will be ready !<br />
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Meanwhile, I've made a few gowns in my normal, one of a kind inspirations style. Hope you like them !! Have a fun summer and don't forget to get wet !<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296165954099929833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748054130248729894.post-23539468497303640042014-02-22T03:44:00.000-05:002016-06-04T16:30:34.311-04:00Real Weddings - Isle of BonaireRecently Stephanie, one of my brides, got married in Bonaire. I had never heard of it, so I had to look it up to see where it was located. Turns out it's in the Caribbean and is part of the Netherlands. Uniquely, the currency is the US Dollar, which happily makes shopping there a simpler task. It's a haven for snorkeling and scuba diving...and is beautiful !! No wonder they picked it for a gorgeous wedding and honeymoon destination. It's a lovely place to get away from it all - to de-stress and wake up late and feel sand between your toes :) I loved how romantic the photos turned out !<br />
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Getting married in the tropics or on an island is a little different than your average wedding. I found a site recently where couples go to renew their vows or begin them. On an island in the Caribbean, the ceremony takes place on the beach and is very short. The warm weather, ocean wind and sandy beach combine to make wearing a long dress a bit of a struggle. Many brides give up and wear a sarong or muumuu. Others wear a long dress and change very quickly afterwards.<br />
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My hope is for vow renewals to be more of an occasion, and for the pictures and wedding to to not only memorable but romantic and beautiful. I love making short, easy care gowns for brides in a hurry, not comfortable with a long dress or wanting something more casual. Lots of destination or island brides need a dress they can easily pack and take care of themselves by steaming or hanging in the bathroom at their hotel the night before to ease wrinkles. I also try to keep in mind that many brides, especially second wedding or renewal of wedding vows will want to wear the gown later again for a romantic dress. So nothing too over the top, but still one that makes you feel gorgeous and treasured.<br />
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These are from Clint and Amy's wedding last year. The photographer is Bess DuPriest.<br />
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I don't like to leave things be. Sometimes things hang around in my shops and it's all I can do to not redo them. These are some I've either redone or just done. I can sometimes get by with just a quick picture redo, but like these...sometimes I've gotta give them a little something more.<br />
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Moving to Florida, finding an apartment, settling down, trying to find new fabric sources and having trouble with it.<br />
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Getting off etsy. They went to a manufacturer setup over handmade. I loved etsy, but I need my own site !<br />
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Opening a website on <a href="http://www.wispychic.com/" target="_blank">www.wispychic.com</a> and another on<a href="http://www.styletantrum.com/" target="_blank"> www.styletantrum.com</a>. Probably going to have the same items soon...still listing on StyleTantrum. <br />
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Fighting a roof leak in the apartment that would daily flood the apartment, so I had to move...again.<br />
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Finding a new apartment. Working to get settled and squeeze available light for photos. <br />
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Recovering from computer failure and camera dying......still making things :) Some of my more ambitious spring wedding designs are maybe going to be summer plans. Photos will take a bit to improve while I get used to new camera.<br />
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Making things....it's been a tough few months since the fall. Finally getting back to creating some new designs now....it's almost February !!<br />
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Just so you know.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296165954099929833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748054130248729894.post-61312582021714865682014-01-23T18:19:00.001-05:002014-02-12T00:43:39.141-05:005 New ThingsSometimes it's difficult to come up with a subject and I just want to post random photos....kind of a 'oh, I love that one.....I need to do that collar again....ooh, cute bodice'...ya know ? So in lieu of shop news, I'm doing a 5 favorite random photos....I sort of like that :)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296165954099929833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748054130248729894.post-18422246330699563272013-11-18T01:32:00.000-05:002013-11-18T01:32:04.269-05:00Spring Shop News - New Handmade DesignsWhat's up for Spring 2014 at Tattered Chic - Cynthia Davis Designs ? New designs of course !<br />
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After a long siege of reworking my selling shops to move to my websites, I'll be back designing, creating and listing new things. I'm planning lots of new one of a kind wedding dresses and a couple of new custom - made to order designs. I'll post 'in process' style pictures here and on facebook when I get the chance to snap and post them.<br />
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If you're planning a spring or summer wedding, you can find a lot of designs at my websites and posts here with ideas and inspiration.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296165954099929833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748054130248729894.post-10849778801158361122013-10-28T00:45:00.000-04:002016-06-04T16:33:43.723-04:00Spring Weddings - Trends for 2014<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Icy Blue Metallic Gown @ Honor Spring 2014</td></tr>
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There are many ideas being thrown about for weddings for Spring 2014. Lots of runway designers this season featured icy pastels and metallics in their shows for spring 2014, so they are a pretty good bet to show up in weddings soon. </div>
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From pale blue, cool blush to cooler green, ecru and creams, icy pastels will be great for spring wedding designs. This is a cooler palette than a lot of the more tropical hues from the last year - such as mint and coral.<br />
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Metallics is another trend that allows a bit of glamour for brides to indulge in coppery, golden, silver and platinum hues. This includes metallic decoration as well as metallic shades in fabrics. This would also be easily carried into decor with coppery and bronze accents.<br />
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Ombre is a not really new trend, but still shows signs of continuing for a while. This includes bridal and bridesmaid gowns and decorations.<br />
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Another emerging wedding dress and bridal party trend is white and ecru dresses for brides and bridesmaids. This includes everyone wearing white (or the same color) as well as tonal colors, such as the bride in white and bridesmaids in ecru - or the reverse.<br />
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Floral crowns are again popular as are handmade, crochet and rustic wedding designs.<br />
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Another trend, which has been getting attention for quite awhile is rustic - from settings to decor to dresses. This is a big trend still, and lots of brides are waiting to get a chance to wear their cowboy boots and dance in the grass with their grooms.<br />
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Prints are another great trend that can work for mismatched bridesmaids dresses, accents and parts or all of the wedding dress or simply tablecloths for the reception. If you are a print lover, this may be the best season for indulging !! With a rustic barn or farm type reception, it would be hard to overdo the prints - although it's possible !<br />
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This rustic trend works well with another theme, the Retro 50's Garden Party, which would look great with print mismatched bridesmaid gowns and rustic or mid-century modern decor touches. It's a fun look to pair with colorful wedding dresses if you are a lover of pink or other colorful shades.<br />
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Another great trend is the French wedding - either a Paris inspired or a French Country look. These are great for adding in those romantic decor items you've wanted. With French country, you can also add a bit of the colorful table wear and mix it with some French linens and decor items for a wider look. This allows you the choice of adding the bistro or Paris-influenced style to the reception.This is a great choice for shorter wedding gowns and bridesmaids dresses.<br />
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Another trend that is big is variations on the wedding cake - from a tower of doughnuts to 'naked cakes', the wedding cake is seeing some new looks. Photobooths are favorites with wedding guests, allowing brides and grooms to get really fun pics of their friends in addition to the normal posed shots at weddings...which are seldom flattering. <br />
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To Recap: For Spring 2014, great bets are rustic and vintage inspired weddings with handmade touches, natural accents and cool pastel colors for attendants. Garden party looks with retro themes abound along with a continued focus on natural and handmade touches both in clothing and decor. Romantic touches include classic 50s glam looks like Grace Kelly and metallics in fashion and decor. Unexpected touches like photobooths, donut towers instead of cakes and unusual locations like Paris themed weddings make Spring 2014 a fun and inspiring wedding season.<br />
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Many more ideas for wedding decor and trends for Spring come from <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/the-hottest-wedding-trends-right-now/pictures/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this article@hgtv</a> from<a href="http://www.hgtv.com/" target="_blank"></a> and <a href="http://www.elle.com/fashion/trend-reports/spring-2014-trends-from-the-runway" target="_blank">this one@elle</a>, from which many of the pictures in this blog come. Enjoy planning for Spring weddings !Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18296165954099929833noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748054130248729894.post-6587416312747111812013-10-27T19:34:00.001-04:002013-10-27T21:56:09.477-04:00Welcome To Tattered Chic !Welcome to Tattered Chic Design ! I am starting a new home for Tattered Chic Design so shoppers can locate my work. I will be shortly closing my colorada / Tattered Chic Design shop at Etsy and moving my designs to my shops on my websites. Since their location may be transient for a while until I decide which site best fits my needs, I thought a blog would make a great hub for locating my designs.<br />
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I am the Cynthia Davis of Cynthia Davis Designs with <a href="http://www.tatteredchic.com/" target="_blank">Tattered Chic</a>, <a href="http://www.wispychic.com/" target="_blank">Wispy Chic</a>, <a href="http://www.wispychicbycynna.com/" target="_blank">Wispy Chic by Cynna </a>(me) and <a href="http://www.styletantrum.com/" target="_blank">Style Tantrum </a>websites. I also have a Zibbet shop under the name <a href="http://www,zibbet.com/tatteredchic" target="_blank">Tattered Chic</a>.I've been selling locally and online on my website, Artfire, Zibbet and Etsy since 2005, when I originally made bags and purses. I've had wonderful feedback and comments from my customers and brides at all these sites. <br />
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Recently I've seen the need to move my shops to their own homes where they can have more room for new designs and freedom to develop different looks.While it may seem strange to keep hopping from site to site for browsing, a larger shop gets a bit unwieldy to manage and soon there is no room for new designs.<br />
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So that's the plan, and I'll see how well it plays out !!! You can locate my shops via the navigation above and can contact me with questions via the contact forms at each site or just email me at <a href="mailto:info@wispychic.com" target="_blank">info@wispychic.com</a> .<br />
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