A Custom Shaina Fascinator for a Pretty Little Performer. . .

Time for a little break in the studio to share a custom design that is headed out today. A sweet 7 year old will be wearing a customized Shaina for a performance this upcoming week. We don't have a photo of the exact dress she will be wearing, but the photo below provides us with a general idea of the color and design of what she will be wearing, a brown satin background embellished with flowers in shades of purple.

The photos of her fascinator below were taken quickly but, nonetheless, show the customizations to include a shading of feathers and Swarovski crystal accent using a more youthful, flower.

We hope she loves what we have made for her. . . Breeziway is all about creating your vision.

Best,

A Custom Shaina Fascinator for a Pretty Little Performer. . .

Tika Designs Captured by Hillebrand Photography for Wedding Style & Inside Weddings Magazines

It is such a pleasure to be touched by the talents of local artists. Our friend & amazing designer, Katerina Bocci, recently contracted a local photographer for a photo shoot of some of the gowns in her 2011 Bridal Collection. Selections from this shoot are featured in the current issues of Grace Ormonde's Wedding Style and Inside Wedding magazines. We were honored to be able to contribute several headpieces that were designed specifically for Katerina's gowns, so the photos also feature our Tika headpiece.

The prodigious photos below were created by Gabe and Jennifer Hillebrand of Hillebrand Photography. Their techniques captured the lovely, levitated model in mid-movement, so we experience the lightness of being that characterizes even the grandest of Katerina's ball gown designs, the Tika. I love the fluid expression of her designs. Can you imagine how you would look on your wedding day in this marvelous creation?

What is she contemplating?!

Oh, so demure. . . .

These and other photos from this shoot are available at the Hillebrand blog. They are definitely work looking at. . . as are the portfolios at the website link above.

Here's hoping that life brings you many moments of levity. . . .

Best,

Tika Designs Captured by Hillebrand Photography for Wedding Style & Inside Weddings Magazines

Royal Holiday Fascinators. . .

Now we don our gay apparel . . .

Jezebel.com shares photos of British royal women (sans Kate Middleton) in their holiday attire. Love the fascinator hats! Other sources say that Prince William was at work with his search and rescue crew in North Wales, as Kate enjoyed the Christmas holiday with her parents in Berkshire, England.

For a few minutes there, Sophie, Countess of Wessex got the Middleton treatment and her every thread was scrutinized. And I gotta say, the woman can wear a hat like no one else in the current extended family. A little 30s, a touch Tyrol, a lot of weird: royal perfection.

Read more: http://jezebel.com/5718843/the-royal-family-dons-their-gay-apparel/gallery/#ixzz19d7XxU8J

The bad news: we have no Kate Middleton for ya. The good news: her future cousins rock a hat. Indeed, I find myself wishing Princess Eugenie had kept the rest of it simpler to let the topper shine.

Read more: http://jezebel.com/5718843/the-royal-family-dons-their-gay-apparel/gallery/#ixzz19d7rnNwP

Ditto Beatrice. Plenty of us commoners would love a chance — hell, a mandate — to wear a jaunty hat: for our sake, make it count.

Read more: http://jezebel.com/5718843/the-royal-family-dons-their-gay-apparel/gallery/#ixzz19d8Axkpn

Why not create your own mandate to wear a jaunty hatinator?

Royal Holiday Fascinators. . .

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

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,

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

Pantone - 2011 Color of the Year

We share Pantone's recent Press Release below that announces its 2011 color of the year, Honeysuckle. We are loving this choice and think our version in the Magnolia design pictured below would be a lovely complement to any of the Dessy bridesmaid gowns in this exciting and rich color. Keep in mind that we custom dye materials in our studio, so most any can be made for your wedding in this color!

Pantone Reveals Color of the Year for 2011: PANTONE 18-2120 Honeysuckle Energizing Honeysuckle Lifts Spirits and Imparts Confidence to Meet Life's Ongoing Challenges CARLSTADT, N.J., Dec. 9, 2010 – Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT), and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced PANTONE® 18-2120 Honeysuckle, a vibrant, energetic hue, as the color of the year for 2011. While the 2010 color of the year, PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise, served as an escape for many, Honeysuckle emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging and uplifting. It elevates our psyche beyond escape, instilling the confidence, courage and spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have become part of everyday life. “In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Honeysuckle derives its positive qualities from a powerful bond to its mother color red, the most physical, viscerally alive hue in the spectrum.” Eiseman continues, “The intensity of this festive reddish pink allures and engages. In fact, this color, not the sweet fragrance of the flower blossoms for which it was named, is what attracts hummingbirds to nectar. Honeysuckle may also bring a wave of nostalgia for its associated delicious scent reminiscent of the carefree days of spring and summer.” Honeysuckle is guaranteed to produce a healthy glow when worn by both men and women. It's a striking, eye-catching hue that works well for day and night in women's apparel, accessories and cosmetics, and in men's ties, shirts and sportswear. Add a lively flair to interior spaces with Honeysuckle patterned pillows, bedspreads, small appliances and tabletop accessories. Looking for an inexpensive way to perk up your home? Paint a wall in Honeysuckle for a dynamic burst of energy in the family room, kitchen or hallway.

Spirit-lifting, vibrant, festive, alluring, engaging,
confidence-building, dynamic, courage-building. . .
sounds and looks good to us!!

Best to all,

Pantone - 2011 Color of the Year

New Year's Eve - Cocktails & Top Hats

I hope you each have exciting plans for New Years Eve. Do you have your ensemble planned yet? Have you considered wearing something dazzling in your hair (framing that gorgeous smile and outstanding wit)? Browse our online shop for ideas. I would like to suggest one of our mini top-hats. So much fun. Any of the dress styles below and more, or dressy pants would work perfectly with our sassy fascinator options.

Chiffon at EdressMe.com
Marc Jacobs at OutNet.com
Gar-De at OutNet.com
Emilio Pucci at OutNet.com
Temperley London at the OutNet.com

Haute Hippie at ShopBop,com

BCBG at Revolve Clothing.com

Adrianna Papell at Nordstrom
Calvin Klein at Nordstrom

The Jamie (above) can be customized in most any color and for orders placed by December 4th, 2010 we will lower our base price for the black version to $99.00 and waive the customization fee for other colors.


The Debbi (above) will also be available on special for orders placed by December 4th, 2010. Order by the deadline in white or ivory for a reduced pricing of $124.99 or in a customized color (other than black) for the base price of $149.00, which waives the customization/dye fee.

Just mention this special offer when you call us at 248.797.9018 to place your order!

Best,

New Year's Eve - Cocktails & Top Hats

Hannelore's of Alexandria, Virginia

We had the pleasure of meeting Hannelore Karpinski and Pamela Vito of Hannelore's of Old Towne while in New York for International Bridal Week. Hannelore's Boutique services the bridal needs of Alexandria, Virginia and the greater Washington DC area.

Eight Breeziway designs were ordered at the show, and they are now on their way to Hannelore's. We understand that the headpieces will be worn by their staff this upcoming Saturday in conjunction with the trunk show of Italian designer, Peter Lagner.



If you are in that area, please, do stop by for this event. Let them and us know what you think of the Breeziway style on hand (or should I say, on head?)!

Best,

Hannelore's of Alexandria, Virginia

Thank you Brides.com!

Thank you Brides.com for stopping to visit during the NY Intl. Bridal Show and sharing some of our designs with your readers. There were many gorgeous accessories there, and I was honored to be among designers of such caliber. There are so many fun options for brides to express their unique spirits.

Bridal Market Dispatch: New Accessories

The brand-new wedding dresses often steal the spotlight at bridal market, but I always look forward to checking out all of the fabulous new accessories—shoes, headpieces, bags, and the like. Here's my report of what's new in bridal accessories from the front lines:

From left: Sara Gabriel, Enchanted Atelier

Peacock feather hair accessories: I saw vibrant plumage everywhere—Sara Gabriel, Enchanted Atelier, Haute Bride, and Breeziway all created interpretations on the peacock feather hair comb. It's a whimsical, colorful twist on the vintage-inspired headpiece.

Pictured: Halo & Co.

Roaring '20s-inspired headpieces: Speaking of the vintage look, it seems that Boardwalk Empire—set in the 1920s—might have been the inspiration for several designers. Sparkly headbands reminiscent of flapper fashion were all the rage at Polly Edwards, Halo & Co., Haute Bride, and Stephanie Browne Australia.

Pictured: Foot Petals

Comfortable bridal shoes: Foot Petals, the company that creates comfy insoles, has created a line of bridal shoes with the cushions already built in. Best of all, they're chic, too—perfect!

Pictured: Aruna Seth

British Invasion, Part Two: We started to see this the last market: aninflux of designers from across the pond. Newcomers this time included headpiece mavens Halo & Co. and Polly Edwards and shoe designers Aruna Seth (known for her totally glam designs) and Rachel Simpson (who creates vintage-inspired bridal shoes). Aruna Seth's Tiffany blue shoes were a particular standout—the ultimate "something blue."

Pictured: Haute Bride

Bejeweled sashes: Adding a bit of sparkle to an otherwise simple gown with a sash is always an affordable and fashionable idea. Many accessory designers showed glittery belts and sashes—Erica Koesler, Enchanted Atelier, Ti Adoro Jewelry, Haute Bride, and Christina Garcia to name just a few.

From left: Haute Bride, Breeziway

Color!: Bridal hair accessories used to only come in variations of white, off-white, or ivory. A few seasons ago, we started to see more black hair accessories (which look particularly fabulous on blondes), and last season, blue was all the rage. At this market, I saw hair accessories in every color of the rainbow, from blush pinks to vibrant oranges, rich purples to deep, sultry reds. A colorful hair accessory can make a fashion-forward "Part Deux"—if you're wearing a traditional veil for the ceremony, switch to a bright feather or flower comb to add a pop of color for the reception.

From left: Elen Henderson, Guy Carsone

Whimsical hats: Yes, they're a little high-fashion and over-the-top, but what fun! From couture-inspired dainty top hats to large, flower-adorned sun hats, these toppers totally make a unique statement. Check out designers Guy Carsone, Elen Henderson, and Breeziway for their takes on this unexpected wedding-day accessory.

Have fun making your choices and let us know if we can help you express your own special style!

Thank you Brides.com!