Feminine details have floated into our shop as we have the pleasure of hosting a Victoria Nicole Wedding Dress Event for our Kansas City brides! Take a peek at a few of the line's offerings.
Laura was able to stop and see the collection on her recent trip to New York Bridal Market, while she was there she was even able to meet the designer!
Gowns available for a limited time, make your reservation today, 913.631.3010.
The latest Lea-Ann Belter wedding dress collection is now online! Wedding Wire takes you to the runway to see the entire collection, along with an interview with Lea-Ann. She started in the wedding dress industry right out of fashion school and has been designing wedding dresses ever since. Her first being for her sister-in-law!
A self-proclaimed "fabric snob" it's no wonder Laura carries the line in Kansas City, both ladies are particular about the quality and the feel of fabric.
Laura with Lea-Ann at New York Bridal Market (October 2012).
Lea-Ann Belter focuses on rich fabrics that she incorporates into clean, simple and romantic designs.
Mark Badgley and James Mischka have been designing together since 1988. Since then, the famous duo has been slated by Vogue as being among the 'Top 10 American Designers."
What makes their designs so unique? They focus on the younger modern couture client. They still use silhouettes and design styles that have lasted the test of time, the glamour of Hollywood in the 1940s.
Not only doest the pair have a keen aesthetic for what flows well on the female form, they also have extensive training. They met while studying fashion at Parsons School of Design in New York.
The brand has grown beautifully over the years into not only a bridal, evening wear and dress line, but also expanded to footwear. The best is yet to come for this dynamic duo!
Are you busy planning a glamorous New Year's wedding? But first here are our favorite New Year's Eve wedding elements.
From the sparkle in your eye as you walk down the aisle to the shine of New Year's Eve your wedding is sure to be glamorous!
10. Luxe, crystal chandeliers
9. Sparkler exit
8. Champagne
7. Chic Monique Lhuillier black bridesmaid dresses
6. Passed hors d'œuvreon silver trays
5. Glamorous Jenny Packham wedding dress4. Men in tuxedos 4. Twinkling candlelight 3. Get-a-way dress with just enough sparkle a la Erin Cole 2. Countdown complete with a midnight kiss 1. The start to a beautiful year and marriage -Elise
We are thrilled to have dresses from the James Clifford wedding dress collection this week! Elegant laces, fitted silhouettes and just a touch of sparkle are all design elements you will see in his wedding gowns.
James has been designing dream wedding dresses for brides for over 30 years. The style he creates has timeless elements with a hint of contemporary influence.
James (right) with Randy (middle) from Randy to the Rescue and a friend.
Behind the scenes of a fashion photo shoot for the new collection.
If classic with a contemporary twist is your style, this is a collection you do not want to miss. Laura's Couture Collection has the largest selection of James Clifford wedding dresses in Kansas City for this special trunk show! A few dresses were even sent to us from the Randy to the Rescue television show!
Be sure to call us today, appointments are booking quickly for this exciting event, 913-631-3010!
Shopping for a wedding dress can be scary! It’s something
you have most likely never done and it’s also a dress unlike any you’ve ever
bought before. So what do you do? Sit back and enjoy your appointment!
1.Authorized Dealer, only shop at a store that
officially sells a line. Other stores say they can get you any dress from any
designer, not a safe way to go. You will probably end up with a counterfeit or
worse no dress at all.
2.1-2 Guests – Keep shopping for the dress intimate;
make the walk down the aisle even more exciting for everyone (not just your
groom) by surprising everyone with your beautiful gown!
3.Keep an Open Mind – Your bridal stylist can help
you choose a look you never thought you would like, but wedding dresses fit and
are styled differently, so what you think you will not like you might love.
4.Don’t Obsess Over Magazines – They are models,
there is Photoshop and dresses fit everyone’s body differently, see Tip #3.
5.Get What You Want and Not What Someone Else
Wants – It’s your day, your style, your dress! Not your best friends.
6.Be True to Your Style – It’s your wedding day,
be glamorous, but remember to be you, you don’t want to surprise your groom
with a look he has never seen, he is marrying you. The original you.
7.Have an instinct? Trust it! – Don’t doubt your
feelings, if you found the wedding dress at the first store and it was your
first or second dress to try on then that is great! Trust yourself, you found a
great guy, the dress is the easy part!
8.Time - Shop with plenty of time to order your
dress, don’t wait till the last minute.
9.Have fun! – It’s your wedding dress, a once in a
lifetime dress, so have fun!
Top 10 Tuesday and Wedding Wednesday: Trends from the Runway
Nope, we didn't forget that yesterday was Top 10 Tuesday, we were busy going through thousands of beautiful photos from the Haute Couture Runway Shows and the Resort Runway Shows! We also wanted to answer the famous question "What fit will flatter my figure best for a wedding dress?"
Well, after looking through the collections by designers such as Oscar de la Renta, Chanel, Dior, Erdem, Elie Saab, ect. we found a few similarities. The natural waistline is wear fashion is staying.
The fashion houses of Dior brought the signature "New Look" back for modern audiences. Belts, wraps, sashes and peplums adorned the waistlines of the models wearing the 2012 Haute Couture Collection.
Dior 2012
"Dior's New Look" inspired dress
Dior 2012
Peplum ensemble accented with belt and gloves
Dior 2012, belted off the shoulder
While Oscar de la Renta accented the waistline with belts. Pulling yards of fabric together at the waist to create full skirts with fabulous movement!
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013
Belted dress with sleeves
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013
Movement, neckline, natural waistline this dress has it all.
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013
Flowing fabric, belted waist and a fresh color for the season.
In Chanel's Resort collection, designer Karl Lagerfeld played with proportions, highlighting the waist and bringing more volume to the hips. The detailed panels bring the perfect touch of movement for the eye; allowing a lovely balance to the natural waistline.
Chanel Resort
Cinched waist and fullness at the hips.
Elie Saab also plays with fun and summery colors and accents many of the dresses with fabulous skinny belts.
Elie Saab 2012
Belted at the waist dress in a shade close to Pantone's Color of the Year
Not all of the skirts have to be full skirted in order to belt and show off the waist. Erdem's Resort 2013 line shows the chicness of a straighter skirt. One style shown is belted, and the other show off the natural waist by utilizing a striking black, lace top that stops directly at the natural waist.
Erdem Resort 2013
Different ways to accent the waist: belt or blouse.
With so many designers showcasing the natural waist, it's no wonder why the natural waist fits most figures so beautifully and adding a belt adds a lovely touch! And we couldn't help ending this post in a way similar to many fashion houses end their runway shows, with a wedding gown!
Over the past few months people have oftened told us how Laura's Couture Collection is different then other wedding dress shops. The main reason is the elegance that surrounds every visit. Laura took some time to sit down and explain what it means to purchase a wedding dress from Laura's and become a LUXE Bride (TM).
"Just as important as the adress you select for your wedding are the memories and experiences that you will carry with you for a lifetime. At Laura's our motto is "Experience the Elegance" TM holding to the belief that the selection of your wedding gown should be one of ease and confidence. My salon was designed to express an air of elegance, comfort, and professionalism so that we may provide service unlike that of any bridal salon. When you purchase a dress at Laura's, your experience will guarantee memories that will last a lifetime." -Laura
Wow, New York City really is the city that never sleeps. Top 10 Tuesday this week is a preview of the next few posts from Laura's Couture Collection. We left Kansas City and headed East on an extended bridal market trip. The trip is usually all business, but this time I was able to talk the boss into a longer trip - full of some tourist-y fun!
1. Taking Laura on her first subway ride. We were successful on one trip, however, the second try on the subway didn't work as well. Tips from anyone would be appreciated.
2. Rooftop party at the gorgeous Empire Hotel in celebration wedding dress lines Yumi Katsura, Simone Carvalli, and introducing Victor Harper. Signature cocktails, dancing and socializing, all on a beautiful New York night, what more could you ask for?!
3. Christian Louboutin, Manolos, Jimmy Choo, do I even have to name more of the amazing designer shoes we saw? Exploring the shoe departments of the major department stores on 5th Avenue is always breathtaking!
4. Attending a church service at the exquisite St. Patricks Cathedral. Truly amazing experience to see the beauty of the cathedral as well as the sheer number of people that come together for the evening mass.
5. To travel in style one must always have a little black dress. And when traveling in style you have to stay at a swanky 4 star hotel, such as The Renaissance on 57. Modern with the classic comforts you expect of a 4 star hotel
6. We were able to meet a fabulous photographer, Ed, with Zorz Studios (who is also photographs for Grace Ormonde Wedding Style). Gorgeous photos and an amazingly talented man!
7. Fashion Shows. Seriously, what girls wouldn't want to be front row, at not 1 but 2 couture fashion shows? Designers Reem Acra and RIVINI know how to put on a show!
8. When traveling, who doesn't like arriving early. We were home sweet home 30 minutes before the scheduled landing time. Apparently our pilot knew a shortcut, but when Kansas City's Mayor Sly James is on board, they make sure to get us back to Kansas City promptly!
9. And as silly as it may sound, it was a fun little part of the trip to see a shiny, black Bently blaring Empire State from it's speakers. Such a New York moment!
Jay Z & Alicia Keys
10. Laura and I have muscles that we never knew we had, walking in heels through the Big Apple is quite the workout, summer is just around the corner isn't it? I think we should be visiting New York a bit more (great work out)!
It was a great trip and we can't wait to share more of it with you!
Chances are your dad has been that special man in your life from day one. During the father/daughter dance it's your time to spend a few special moments with him on your big day, one on one (even if there is a crowd of friends and family watching). It's your time. With the spotlight on the two of you it's important to pick a song that reflects your relationship. Will it be an upbeat and quick song, such as #3, or will it be a more quiet song, #2? It's up to you and your dad. It's a time for you both to enjoy!
Click the link and enjoy our favorite father daughter songs.
The Yumi Katsura Couture wedding dress trunk show, in Kansas City, has ended. What a fabulous week we had with those gorgeous gowns!
Laura's Couture Collection also had the pleasure of having the company sales representative, Tricia, in town for the weekend. She was able to bring her expert styling to our Kansas City brides, as well as tell us a little bit more about Yumi. Did you know that she designs completely different collections for her North America line and her Europe and Asia Line?! So your Yumi Katsura Americas wedding dress is even more unique.
We were incredibly privileged to share these wedding dresses with Kansas City - it was their first stop in America after NYC - and hope you fell in love with Yumi Katsura Couture!
See the amazing wedding dresses for the first time in Kansas City during our exclusive trunk show engagement. And before you call and make your appointment be sure to catch a glimpse of their runway show!
Experience the Excietment of New York Bridal Market, through this fabulous video, preview the Simone Carvalli wedding dresses that will be in our Kansas City boutique this weekend!
This past April, Laura's Couture Collection was priveledged to host David Tutera's My Fair Wedding, as he shot an episode of the hit WE television show, My Fair Wedding, in our bridal salon.
"David Tutera approaches every wedding with an open heart and an open mind. But few stories have touched David as much as bride Wendy and groom Rocky’s. This couple put their wedding plans on hold when Wendy’s teenage son, Ryan, received a life-threatening diagnosis of cancer. Thankfully, Ryan’s cancer is now in remission, and this generous young man wants to pay his good fortune forward. Ryan asked the Make-A-Wish Foundation® to bring David Tutera to Topeka, Kansas, to give his mom the wedding she’s been waiting for. But Wendy’s dress is a disaster, and so are the rest of the wedding details. Now David has six days to create a wedding like nothing Topeka has ever seen before!" (http://www.wetv.com/)
Enjoy these special images of David's trip to Kansas, courtesy of Adrienne Maples PhotoStudios Copyright 2011!
