TWO WAY COUTURE

Thought I should mention the popular MIRA gown that made such a buzz last season is actually a two-way dress. First version is a halter dress. The second, hugs the shoulder with cap-like sleeves. You've seen the halter all over the blogs thanks to the fantastic photographic talents of Stephanie Williams. I finally have images of the off-the-shoulder sleeve treatment created by criss-crossing the halter ties into a waist sash. The fitted and boned bodice is Chantilly lace, the full skirt linen GEORGETTE. Some versions I've done the skirt in silk chiffon. I'm calling this cap-sleeved version 'EASTER SUNDAY 1956' for reasons you can probably figure out. Worn either way this MIRA is a stunning hark back to the 1950s and ultra-fem dressing.

MIRA: THE HALTER DRESS

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CAP-SLEEVED MIRA

MIRA can be ordered through Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal in silk chiffon or linen/georgette.
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SOMEWHERE IN TIME

CREDITS

Photos: Ryan Chua Photography

Dresses and Headpieces: Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal Couture

Makeup: Juliane Chai

Hair: Steph Tsai

Model: Dominique Ansari

Parasols: Priscilla's Parasols

Venue: San Francisco Theological Seminary

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Inspired by dreams past, reinventing the mood of yesterday's chic comes as a delight when working with fine silks and laces like these. The newest addition to 'Dioresque' my capsule collection of 1950s creations, the above dress is aptly named, 'Aurora' (for the aurora color accents). The lace is backed with a blue/gray China silk. With the additional peach accents it looks just like a muted pastel sunset. The skirt is four layers of tulle and there's a separate slip of crinoline and tulle. Detailed touches include a row of buttons accenting the back and it is all pulled together with a blue and peach sash of China Silk. The headpiece is coral-peachy handmade silk florals attached to a tulle bow.

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Above and below: Silk dupion sheath with embossed chiffon back inset and tie-train combination. The parasols above and below are vintage, deacquisitioned from The Brooklyn Museum of Art and available through Priscilla's Parasols.
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The 'Angelique' gown is 4-ply silk crepe and an assortment of Chantilly laces and embroidered organza making for a delicate costume-inspired look here.
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