Breeziway's Soaring Hearts: birdcage veil

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Sara's Customized Tress Bridal Feather, Swarovski Crystal & Silk Headpiece & Birdcage Veil

December 28, 2010

We have been working on a customized Tress bridal headpiece for Sara. It is time to share feedback photos with her before finalizing her design. I thought some of you might enjoy seeing the results of our work with Sara!

Sara has chosen the lovely strapless, silk chiffon Grecian-style gown in light ivory/silk white with princess neckline and champagne satin sash shown below.

Sara wanted several changes to the Tress design, which included customized dying of the silk organza & velvet pressed flower, the design of a pearl & Swarovski crystal accent, and the addition of taller stripped coque feathers. She has chosen the 12" French veiling birdcage in ivory, mounted on a separate comb. This will allow her to remove the veiling during the reception.

We have used a few shades of feathers to add interest to her design and created a dramatic accent of antique silver filigree elements, large pointed-back Swarovski crystals, and cultured pearls. The crystal accent is pinned in place in a few of the photos below, as we want to make sure that Sara is happy with the outcome before permanently mounting it in place. I was just thinking how lovely a matching accent (with or without feathers) would look on the left side of the empire, satin sash of her gown and will share that idea with her.

We will eagerly await her feedback!

Best,

Vogue - May, 2010

April 20, 2010

Top Hat with dramatic veiling by House of Dior - Vogue, May, 2010

The new (May, 2010) issue of Vogue features Sarah Jessica Parker on its cover and within. A video feature of her photo shoot for this issue (below) shows Sarah in a full-helmet double birdcage veil with small cocktail hat by Suzanne Couture Millinery. We have made similar styles for couture clients here and abroad. I love the the dramatic appearance of this style choice. Sarah also appears in a broad brim, wide-banded fedora by Rochas Hats complementing a Vera Wang dress. . . . so, 40's and 50's. . . I love the look of both!

Viva personal expression!

Flirty Romance of Pink & Black . . . Prom Ideas!

March 16, 2010

I have always loved the combination of pink and black; flirty, romantic & naughty. Almost 3.5 million images of pink and black dresses on Google, suggest that this combo is a favorite of others too! This cocktail hat/fascinator would be a fun addition to any of the prom dresses shown below from this year's Cassandra Stone and Sherri Hill collections. This design is now available in our Internet shop. Let us know if you would like a similar custom piece on other colors. As usual, the possibilities are endless.

Sherri Hill

Cassandra Stone

Signs of spring are growing on this end!
I am hoping that memories of the harsh winter will diminish soon for all of us. . . eager to see the tulips and crocuses sprout come to life again.

April and Marc's 'Elopement' to South Africa. . .

March 8, 2010

Marc proposed to April in early February just before his departure to South Africa on a family/ancestral project to span two months. April will be meeting him there soon to travel through Johannesburg, Pretoria, The Cape and Garden Route. They will marry toward the end of their trip on April 1st, just the two of them. . . to return with photos and videos to share with family and friends at a reception upon their return. How fantastically- romantic! I so look forward to seeing photos of their adventure and wedding.

I have made April a customized Jennifer with 12" French silk birdcage veil and matching gown sash accent. Because time does not support adjustments of her veiling, I have decided to use a modified open-sweep style of veiling to allow April to accommodate her particular situation.

Many best wishes for your nuptials and South African adventure. . .
I am smiling just thinking about what lies ahead for you both!

Diem's Wedding. . .

December 27, 2009

It is ALWAYS a thrill when a Breeziway client takes time out of a busy schedule to share photos of their special event. Diem of San Diego, CA was married last weekend and has generously shared the following photos of her wedding day. What a stunning bride and happy couple!

Diem wore a 9 inch symmetrical birdcage veil that was edged with alternating Swarovski pearls and clear crystals to complement the beading of her gown's bodice and hemline. A featherpiece was made of satinette, hackle and marabou feathers accented with a cluster of round Swarovski crystals. The feedback photos of Diem's headpiece are below.

Thank you for allowing us to play a small role in this most important day.
We understand what it means to our clients to have their visions realized,
and we are honored by those who trust us on these important occasions.

Many best wishes for a fruitful, peaceful, and fulfilling partnership in the years ahead, Diem!

Hat Watch. . . Rhianna rehearsing for New Year's Eve

December 20, 2009

Credit: Splash News Online
Published: Sunday Dec 20, 2009 04:45 PM EST
http://www.people.com/people/gallery/0,,20331967,00.html

Rihanna is all smiles in the snow as she rehearses in New York's Rockefeller Center in preparation for a segment for New Year's Eve with Carson Daly.

Very nice. . . and what will you be wearing New Year's Eve?!

Melbourne Cup Fashion Photos - November, 2009

December 10, 2009

Australia's most major Thoroughbred horse race was first held in 1861. The prestigious Melbourne Cup race - winner's purse ~5.5 million US dollars - is not only known for its plush 3,200 meter track (just under 2 miles), but also for the high fashion of its attendants.

The friends of a Breeziway client held a Bachelorette party in her honor at this year's race, and we had the pleasure of designing a headpiece for her to wear with a deep orange and blue silk sun dress. Janel asked for a silk flower and feather headpiece in Chinese Red with matching birdcage veil. I would love to be able to share photos of Janel on her special day. (Janel, are you out there?) Moved by the fashion photos I just came across, however, I feel compelled to share the feedback photos taken during the creation of her design. Maybe we can add the 'real thing' sometime in the future.

Janel's piece makes a bold statement, but you will see by the photos below that bold fashion statements are the norm among Australian women. . . . and I love it! We have talked about arranging affliations with Australian retailers. I can't wait to travel there and explore other wonders of this distant continent.