One Brides Vision!

One Amazing Day!

The warm sun of Mexico provided the back drop.

This gown suited her perfectly, soft Italian silk satin, soft flowing petals of silk satin organza, classic fit!

Their photographer was amazing! Johnny Tran of http://www.jtimages.ca/

Sophisticated Sexy !

Carolyn had a clear vision of her Style. . Sexy and Sophisticated!

Even Jackie O would approve!

Created of Embroidered silk organza over tissue silk organza, her luxurious, lustrous gown will stand the test of time.

Luxury doesn't stop with fabrics? Details such as pearl trim at the hem, Inside!

Gorgeous lace applique at hem, neckline and bodice with swarovski crystals scattered over the entire bodice front and back!

A custom designed Birdcage Veil and secend Hair Fascinator for the reception.

Her dramatic collar and Queen Ann neckline was a must! You see she always wears a collar, why should the wedding day be any different?

With several hundred guests focused on YOU! Every detail like the first dance has to be considered. This couple intended to WoW the crowd with a choreographed first dance. We had to make it work!

Images curtisy of Shallon Cunningham Photography

www.shallonphotography.com

Emotion was the theme!

Lisa's gown was soft and romantic, unique and timeless!

Created of Italian silk satin chiffon, with French and English lace.

Yes, she is the image on all our marketing materials.

Stunning!

We completed her style with Italian silk chiffon and lace fingerless gloves and French net birdcage veil adorned with silk flower and ostrich feather fascinator.

Lisa's vision was so clear, we designed the bridesmaids dresses as part of the overall theme.

Each maid received a silk flower fasconator to adorn their hair, a special gift from the Bride.

Images by : Beverly Cardinal of www.orangeglowphoto.com

for more images of this gown;

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2010 Emmys Fashion Fabulous!!

Fabulous Fashions for YOUR Couture Wedding Gown!!

Any of these gowns would translate into a Show Stopper for your wedding day. These are my top choices because they all are unique, very detailed

and Not Boring!!

Gorgeous beaded & embellished with 15,000 swarovski crystals.

Why not embrace the BLING! by Ralph & Russo.

This stunning gown would make a Stunning wedding gown just as it is, or have it created in shades of white! by Zuhair Murad

Always on the Best list , Oscar de la Renta. Love it!

Imagine this gown created in warm white, with lace and tulle to add romance to the skirt.




I just love this gown, very glamorous! by Simin

Imagine this in white with a fabulous large illusion veil and flower fascinator.



Capturing the best dress list, this taffeta gown is by Ali Rahimi

If the hem was a bit more filled in, and hip more fitted, it would be a perfect wedding gown.
I would create this gown in iridescent ivory taffeta, add a fantastic shoulder embellishment and finish with a 3 piece veil of flowing illusion and silk flower fascinator.





Kelly's gown is stunning I love it's simple silhouette and it is perfectly balanced for her figure.
By Tony Ward couture.
A gown inspired by this design would be perfect for a New Year's eve wedding.
Complete it with CGS collections 3/4 fingerless chiffon gloves and visor style Birdcage veil with lots of sparkle!





Okay! this fantastic Versace is not for everyone, but January gets full points for "Guts"!
The silhouette is edgy, perfect for a modern bride.
Picture this in soft ivory , with rushed rosettes instead of fan detail.
A CGS collections birdcage veil would be the finishing touch.

Classic and stunning, this airy and elegant gown works! by Carolina Herrara

I would create this in Ivory with white and silver sequins and swarovski crystals.

To complete the attire, organza fingerless gloves and a large CGS collections Fascinator with floating ostrich feathers.

Mad Hatter's Tea & Jam Garden Party!

Celina Peterson(center) of http://www.litlehouseofhats.com/ provided wonderful atmosphere for the Salvation Army Agape Hospice Mad Hatter's Tea and Jam Garden Party, August 14, 2010

All the royalty was invited; Miss Tean Calgary, Wendy, Miss Sun Princess, Ivana.

Calgary Stampeder Reciever # 3 Ryan Thelwell

CBC's Angela Knight of The Calgary Eyeopener.

Canadian designer Paul Hardy; generous sponsor of the event.

I couldn't resist the opportunity to talk shop, "it's what we do?"

Calgary Fire department, great sports for the fashion show. Lining up for the runway?

The event was so generously taken care of by the wonderful people in the "rainbow hats" vonunteers extrodinair!!

Calgary Royalty; Queen Katie Rochon, Princesses Janelle Phillips and Kirstie Rougeau.

CGS Collections feature Fingerless Gloves!

These delicate fingerless gloves are of Italian silk satin chiffon. They are opera length, with pearl buttons at the wrist and french lace embellished with swarovski crystals.

photo by http://www.orangeglowphoto.com/

Fingerless gloves of silk Organza, 3/4 length, with pearl buttons at wrist, silver embroidered lace and swarovski crystals.

photo by http://www.photobolic.com/

Sexy fingerless gloves can take your dress to the next level like these silk 3/4 length gloves.

Shown on the runway at Fashion Has No Borders, Calgary March 2010

photo by http://www.orangeglowphoto.com/

Gauntlet style tulle lace fingerless gloves are elbow length. This type you simply slip on, no buttons. Shown in an art display at The Human Touch Fashion Show Calgary, March 2010

photo by Tony Field

These lace gloves caught the eye of one of the Hosts of Fashion Has No Borders Calgary,

March 2010 Judy Gabriel of City TV, guest host of Fashion Has No Borders March 2010

Find your Fingerless Glove Style at http://www.couturegownstudio.ca/

Back to Victorian Times!

With years of fascination of the craft of dressmaking,

I was pleased to help Janet realize that costumes can look true to the era AND be comfortable!!

Can you believe this Ladies traveling suit is tailored, boned and custom fitted?

Created of a lustrous Silk Wool blend, this burgundy suit is fully lined in silk and perfectly breathable and comfortable!

The wide brimmed hat is not quite a Merry Widow style, but needs to shield the sun!

The hat belonged to Janet, and was refreshed by Celina Peterson of

www.littlehouseofhats.com

The hat looks F a a b ulous ! !

Of course studio images are not perfect, but some details need to be featured.The sweeping skirt features an adjustable waistband and box pleats at the waist and for comfort.The fit to flair style is accented by custom made flat roses and ruffle trim. Very typical of the period.

A closer look at the skirt hem detail.

I couldn't' resist making a fascinator of roses and feathers for Janet. This is a broach style, can be pinned onto a hat as well.

Fabulous Fashion Show ! !

Finally some images of the Fashion Has No Borders Runway Show!!

The show opened with this sexy embroidered silk organza Mini!!

Bridal attire can be anything you envision. Here we added a small birdcage veil custom designed with the same embroidered organza and silk flowers.

Completing the look is our Fingerless gloves, gauntlet style of organza and embroidered lace!These gloves are a unique style statement you will see over this season.

This gorgeous black silk satin gown is classic elegance!

Many modern features include draped bodice with a natural waistline! Accented by a large draped bow, and fit to flair skirt!

Couture Mini Topper, custom designed by Little House of Hats by Celina Peterson.

http://www.littlehouseofhats.com/

This Mini Topper sold at the show!

CGS Collections features custom designed Fingerless gloves, shown here in black tulle lace with ivory embroidery.

Judy Gabriel of City TV was guest host and just loved the black lace gloves!!

We were pleased to provide them to Judy for the evening show!!

Sleeves!

This new element to bridal gowns is showing up for 2010. A dove grey chiffon bat wing jacket adds a contemporary feel to classic strapless silk satin gown. Both pieces are accented by silver embroidered ivory tulle lace.

Another example of classic in a modern style!

Modern Classic Alencon lace over silk mikado.The large Birdcage circle style veil features a large douppioni flower and coque feathers with swarovski crystals.

The veil was sold just after the show!!

Finale!!

My finale gown was Sexy, Layered, Color, One shoulder super modern!Soft gold jacquard organza over ivory silk satin. Rushed bodice and skirt, featuring one shoulder neckline with gorgeous little flower and swarovski detail. The hottest trend in veils this season is to combine many elements as shown. A birdcage veil blusher, illusion chapel length veil and large matching silk flower fascinator.

The uniqueness of this gown demanded spectacular accessories. The mini topper custom designed by Celina Peterson of Little House of Hats fills the request. It's ivory straw with fabric and feather details.

http://www.littlehouseofhats.com/

The end of many months of preparation!



Judy asks about the "New idea of custom Designed?"

It's possible to have the most amazing gown, and stay on budget!!

Every Bride Deserves That!!

Many Thanks to Orange Glow Photography

for attending and the show and taking fantastic shots for us all to enjoy!

Beverly Cardinal, http://www.orangeglowphotography.com/

All your photographic images taken with a keen eye for origionality and passion for her craft!!

Thanks Bev !!

FASHION Has No BORDERS ! ! 2010

First Ever Fashionistas Day Out!

FHNB Fashion & Accessory Exposè ™ is place to source new collections from emerging and creative designers whose designs range from couture to customized fashion, to lingerie and accessories including handbags, hats, jewellery and footwear. FHNB Fashion & Accessory Exposè ™ is a great place for the fashionistas seeking cutting-edge, independent fashions. FHNB Fashion & Accessory Exposè ™ offers a sneak preview at some of the hottest collections.

Tara Anand Founder and director of Artists Within.

We were all thrilled to trust the fine details of model make up Tara and Artists Within. www.artistswithin.com.
Artists Within is the first school in Calgary dedicated to instructing aspiring makeup artists.

The show was complete for me when I met Jeanne of Fashion Television!!

Here we are shopping at Suzie Q Beads, Buttons & Bijoux. http://suzieqbbb.com

Thanks to Suzie for allowing me to say "Hi !" to Jeanne.

Our fantastic host for the day was Judy Gabriel of City TV. I was thrilled when our new CGS Collections- black lace fingerless glove caught her eye! Here we are at the end of a very long day! With the lace gloves on!