Fashion Archive

Today we are featuring In Bloom by Jonquil, a romantic lingerie line known for its lavish laces and intricate details.

Inspired by her silent movie actress great aunt, and her fashion illustrator grandmother, Diane Samandi began sewing patchwork bikinis in the front window of her San Francisco Victorian in the late 1970’s.  Diane had always loved old Hollywood glamour and vintage design, and with those elements in mind, bikinis soon became dresses, and dresses became exquisite lingerie…

In 1980, Diane founded Jonquil, a romantic lingerie line well known for its lavish laces and intricate detail.  A favorite with brides, Jonquil has enjoyed thirty years of success, and is one of the most sought after lines in the lingerie world.  Jonquil is sold at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, the finest specialty boutiques worldwide.

In 2007, Diane partnered with MGT, a company specializing in the production of molded cup babydolls.  Together, Diane and the design team at MGT worked to create In Bloom by Jonquil.  Giving the feminine, graceful elements of Jonquil a fresh, flirty flair, they began by incorporating molded cups into Diane’s elegant, European designs.  They met with instant success.  Since then, this charming line of playwear has evolved to include loungewear and daywear.  In Bloom is designed to make a woman feel irresistible and girly, exposing her inner ingénue, and urging her to come on out and play!  In Bloom is sold at Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, specialty boutiques worldwide.

Register to attend the Inspired Bride event where you will have the opportunity to win one of three In Bloom by Jonquil creations.

Today we are featuring Jessie Steele, the premiere apron design company.

Today, options for women have blossomed. The creative collaboration that is Jessie Steele mines the vaults of our collective memory to illustrate what it’s like to choose the shape and look of your life. For us, the apron means business—whether you’re running your own or caring for family and friends. It’s a form of service, gladly given and gratefully received. We created Jessie Steele to share that experience with the rest of the world, to open it up to anyone who wants it.

“It’s been nearly a decade since we took a few aprons from a drawer and started a movement. Jessie Steele has gone global and is sold in over 30 countries. Our aprons have appeared on TV, in feature films, and on the runway (don’t say we didn’t warn you!). Every season we bring the happy home, delivered in patterns, colors and textiles that will have you smiling whether you live in Tulsa or Tokyo. No matter how big we get, we’re determined to keep it personal: Helena still sews prototypes and hand-draws patterns at the same dining room table where our story began.

No matter what the future has in store, we remain dedicated to creating new stories, woven from the threads of a past fondly remembered and lovingly re-imagined, in prints and styles that evoke memories of what home always means.”

Be sure to register for our Inspired Bride event where you will receive your complimentary Jessie Steele product!

Today we are featuring Hollywood Fashion Secrets, the company that brought you the top-ranking tape that started it all.

“We’re the Fashion Fairy Godmothers, Marni and Jane, and we’ve dedicated our lives to preventing wardrobe malfunctions! Our specialty is providing the invisible tricks, fabulous extras, and little secrets that make pulling off any fashion feat simple—whether it’s showcasing a killer dress, looking cool and confident during a big meeting, or staying fashionable throughout a busy afternoon.”

It was a hapless gapping sweater in need of closure that inspired the product that started it all: Hollywood Fashion Tape. Now every clever, problem-solving product we add to the assortment is designed to help women feel their most confident everywhere, anytime—at work, on the town, even at very special events like proms and weddings.

Please register to attend Inspired Bride where you will receive your complimentary Fashion Tape and lighted-mirror!

Today we are featuring Cuffs Couture, the fashion accessory with ingenious

functionality.

Whether you’re a nightlife

aficionado seeking convenience

or a fashionista on top of all the

hottest trends, Cuffs

Couture is sure to be the perfect

embellishment to every outfit.

“The concept behind Cuffs Couture came from a night out with the girls

in Hollywood…Sans the boyfriend and his pockets.  I was forced to carry

my lip gloss, credit card, ID and house key in a bulky clutch that was neither

compact nor convenient.  My girlfriends and I vowed never

to be in that situation again.”

Cuffs Couture is the solution for those seeking a fashionable, hassle-free alternative to a cumbersome purse.  Inspired by the hottest fashion trends from runways across the globe,  Cuffs Couture’s products double as a functional accessory as well as a stylish embellishment to every outfit.  Regardless the occasion, day or night, Cuffs Couture gives you the ability to store your essentials in the most convenient and fashionable way possible. Choose from a variety of styles that match your wardrobe or make a statement and experience freedom in fashion.

A few things to stuff in your cuff:

ID
Cash
Credit Cards
Lip Gloss
Keys

Please register to attend our Inspired Bride event where you will receive your complimentary cuff by Cuffs Couture!