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Beachy Keen…
Happy May! In honor of the first day of May here is a beachy post to put you in a sunshiney-it’s almost summer kind of mood! I love all these different ways to make beach…chic. Ecspecially, using conch shells as flower pots, white lounge couches right on the beach, and sandollar accented invites…genius!
Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5240, Alvina Valenta style 9171
Hayley Paige style 6207
Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5232, Tara Keely style 2210, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5242
Lazaro style 3137, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5238
Alvina Valenta style 9209, Alvina Valenta style 9175, Jim Hjelm Blush style 1202
The Fairest of them All
With Snow White remake, Mirror Mirror out in theaters, it’s only fitting to imagine a Snow White/Mirror Mirror inspired wedding! Below are some gorgeous ball gowns that would definitely make you feel like a fairytale princess on your wedding day. Dress your bridesmaids in a red shade of cranberry or ruby to resemble that infamous poisonous apple, and for the icing on the cake serve miniature caramel covered apples for dessert! The beautiful dresses from Mirror Mirror shown below were designed by costume designer Eiko Ishioka.
Lazaro style 3213, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5083, Alvina Valenta style 9216, Jim Hjelm style 8213
Jim Hjelm Blush style 1156, Hayley Paige style 6205, Alvina Valenta style 9211
Tara Keely style 2202, Lazaro style 3141, Jim Hjelm style 8202, Alvina Valenta style 9182
Bridal Market Fall 2012
Another bridal market finished and we have dozens of gorgeous gowns to show for it! There was point despirit, horsehair trim, plunging necklines, sparkle tulle, peplums, removable skirts, color blocking, one shoulder necklines, asymmetrical waists, and more. If you attended market we hope you liked what you saw…if not here’s a sneak peek of what’s to come for Fall 2012!
Alvina Valenta Bridal
Alvina Valenta Bridesmaids
Jim Hjelm Blush Bridal
Hayley Paige Bridal
Jim Hjelm Bridal
Jim Hjelm Occasions
Tara Keely Bridal
Noir By Lazaro
Lazaro Bridal
Have Your Cake & Wear it Too!
We love the idea of taking little or big aspects of your bridal gown to match your wedding cake. If there is a fabric, embellishment, or any type of accent on your wedding dress you absolutely love this is a great way to create a unique wedding cake. Here are some fun examples. Would you do this for your wedding cake?
JLM Couture Loves Jin Wang
Jin Wang is a bridal retailer located in the heart of downtown San Francisco in Union Square. The location is absolutely perfect for all bay area brides. Jin Wang opened her first bridal atelier in 1998 on the prestigious Maiden Lane of San Francisco. The design of Jin Wang’s salon screams complete sophistication, beauty, and elegance. The interior is all white, with large floor to ceiling windows letting in the light of the city. How could you not feel completely serene while picking out the dress you will walk down the aisle in?
The sleek 5,000 square foot salon carries JLM Couture’s Jim Hjelm Blush, Jim Hjelm Occasions, and Tara Keely Bridal lines. The salon offers bridal gowns, gowns for the mother of the bride, bridesmaid’s dresses, and flower girl dresses. Bridal gowns can be constructed to fit the brides exacts needs and desires with the help of Jin Wang’s in house design and tailoring staff. As a new addition to the salon, Jin Wang now offers an “image both” service to their brides. The “image booth” is a makeup styling service where brides can express their unique needs to expert stylists and get a real visualization of what they will look like come wedding day. Jin Wang also sells a selection of accessories such as, modern headpieces, jeweled belts, veils, and sparkling chandelier earrings to complete your look.
If you would like to make an appointment call 415-397-9111 or email info@jinwang.net, you can also schedule an appointment online.
Spring has Sprung
Spring is in the air, although it doesn’t feel like it in New York today. This is the perfect time to have fun with a variety of pastels and flower details! Here’s an assortment of JLM Couture’s best springy styles.
Jim Hjelm Blush style 1208, Tara Keely style 2200, Hayley Paige style 6206, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5203 & style 5226, Alvina Valenta style 9233/9237
Jim Hjelm Blush style 1100, Alvina Valenta style 9209, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5239, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5204 & style 5205
Noir By Lazaro style 3226, Lazaro style 3215, Lazaro style 3106
Jim Hjelm style 8217, Alvina Valenta style 9204, Alvina Valenta style 9175, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5202
JLM Couture Boutique Opening
This past weekend JLM Couture and president Joesph L. Murphy were pleased to open their flagship salon in West Hollywood. The salon opening party included guests such as Amy Wilkins, publisher of Martha Stewart Weddings, Darcy Miller, editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings, and Mindy Weiss, celebrity event planner. Lazaro Perez, designer for Lazaro Bridal, Noir By Lazaro, and Tara Keely Bridal; and Francesca Pitera, designer for Jim Hjelm Bridal and Jim Hjelm Occasions were also present. Guests sipped on caviar martinis and flutes of champagne and cakes in a jar were provided from Cupcakes Couture. Music was performed by Ground Control as well as vocals by Absolute Romance. JLM Couture would like to give a special thanks to all our vendors below and Leila Khalil from Be Inspired PR for being a part of this special event. The JLM Couture Boutique will carry a selection of JLM Couture products including Lazaro, Jim Hjelm, Alvina Valenta, and Hayley Paige wedding gowns, as well as custom designed couture gowns. If you’d like to make an appointment at the JLM Couture flagship salon please call 424-249-3909 or email info@jlmboutique.com.
JLM Couture president and chief executive Joesph Murphy and editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings Darcy Miller with some of the JLM models.
Darcy Miller, Joesph Murphy, Lazaro Perez, designer for Lazaro Bridal, Noir By Lazaro, Tara Keely Bridal, and Cyndy Starer, director of sales for Lazaro at JLM Couture.
Francesca Pitera, Jim Hjelm and Jim Hjelm Occasions designer, Lazaro Perez, Darcy Miller, and Susan Keng, director of public relations at JLM Couture.
Top Middle: Amy Wilkins, publisher at Martha Stewart Weddings, Darcy Miller, and Joseph Murphy. Bottom Middle: Darcy Miller and Mindy Weiss, celebrity event planner.
Photographer: Scott Clark Photogrpahy, Flowers: Dolce Designs Studio, Food: Petrossian, Musicians: Ground Control & Absolute Romance, Cakes in a jar: Cupcake Couture, Linens: La Tavola, Custom Perfume: Kamilyin, Public Relations: Be Inspired PR, Stationery: Cherish Paperie
JLM Couture Loves Haute Bride
Our Tara Keely and Hayley Paige collections have a fabulous home at Haute Bride, where they can be accessorized beautifully with Haute Bride’s accessories, custom veils, and headpieces from their own accessories line. This is the same accessories line they won “New Accessories Talent Designer of the Year” for in 2006 at the Couture Bridal Market in New York City. Haute Bride just recently moved from San Francisco to a new flagship salon in Los Gatos. Owner…and designer, Lindsie Jones does an amazing job making her clients feel at home and catering to their specific needs and style and has done so since the salon was founded in 2002. Haute Bride’s accessories line is sold in 190 bridal salons nationwide. If you are interested in a Hayley Paige bridal gown you must make an appointment for Haute Bride’s Hayley Paige trunk show coming up April 20 through 22nd. The best part is designer Hayley Paige will be present at the trunk show to give you any advice or input you might need!
The Getaway Dress
The “getaway dress” trend this year has to be one of our favorites! What better way to show off your personality and style than having a second dress to change into and surprise your guests! Not only does it allow you to be much more comfortable, but it also is a great alternative for a bride having a beach wedding that doesn’t want to have to deal with the weight of a floor length gown! If you are going traditional for your ceremony, be sure to have something textured or flirty for your reception. Some girls even throw in some color to change it up a bit from the norm of having ivory or white. And please, DO NOT forget that fabulous shoes and accessories are the key to making this dress pop. Throw on some killer heels and bold jewelry and dance the night away! Which second dress would you go for?
Gowns from left to right on top: Noir 3231, Hayley Paige 6209, Tara Keely 2211, Tara Keely 2210, Jim Hjelm Occasions 5102
Gowns from left to right on bottom: Jim Hjelm Blush 1211, Tara Keely 2210 w Skirt, Jim Hjelm Occasions 5203
Colorful Floral Necklaces: Jim Hjelm , Swarovski Cuffs and Earrings:Erica Koesler Shoes: Pinterest
Bringing Sexy Back…
A big trend in bridal this season is showing off some back, which can be very sexy! This can be done with a very low back as seen on Jim Hjelm Blush style 1202; cut-outs are also very popular like on Jim Hjelm style 8211, Alvina Valenta style 9202, Tara Keely style 2201, Hayley Paige style 6202 in this case a heart cut-out, and lastly Hayley Paige style 6206! Other fun ways to show off your back could be a cute bow like the one on Jim Hjelm Blush style 1201 or a crystalized sheer corset back as you see on Hayley Paige style 6203.
Jim Hjelm Blush style 1202 , Jim Hjelm Blush style1201, Jim Hjelm style 8211, Alvina Valenta style 9202
Tara Keely style 2201, Hayley Paige style 6202, Hayley Paige style 6203, Hayley Paige style 6206
