Laura's Couture Collection Announces Simone Carvalli Trunk Show Jan. 3-5, 2014

Brides, you’re invited to experience elegant, feminine, sophisticated designer wedding gowns at our Simone Carvalli trunk show, Jan. 3-5, 2014. The event is by appointment only with limited space, so book your reservation early.

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Style 90174. Elegant corded lace with fit and flare silhouette. (Photo: Simone Carvalli)

Simone Carvalli’s latest bridal collection emphasises a sophisticated silhouette, beautiful beading and Swarovski crystals with exquisite detail and contemporary applications of classic looks.

According to its website, “We dress for how we feel or for the image we want to portray at a given time. Looking beautiful and chic is important on your wedding day but, ultimately, wedding dresses should be a gateway to personal expression.”

These designs will be available to brides at the trunk show.
See more Simone Carvalli wedding dresses.

What Fit Should My Wedding Dress Be?

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!

Elie Saab 2012

-Elise

Party on the Rooftop

Victor Harper

Nothing Like a New York Party 

A brisk, New York evening spent on the rooftop of The Empire Hotel was an impeccable way to end the first day of appointments during April's New York Bridal Market. The moment we arrived on the rooftop we knew it would be a fabulous night. Designers Yumi Katsura and Simone Carvalli held the party to introduce the new designer wedding dress collection Victor Harper.

Laura and I setttled into the party and enjoyed hor'derves and signature coacktails as we visited with designers. Meeting with the designer for Victor Harper and learning more about his new line was amazing. He is such a talented, witty and personable man; A true joy to be in his company. The cocktails had fabulous names unique to each designer, too, such as Heavenly Bodies which celebrated the new collection for Yumi Katsura.

While at the party we were able to meet with great people, Grace Ormonde photographer Ed form Zorz Studios spent the evening visited and sharing his work with us. Truly breathtaking images that capture the real emotion of passion.

Enjoying the party at the rooftop of the Empire Hotel, with photographer Ed.

As the sun set, The Empire Hotel Rooftop was the perfect place to watch the lights of the New York City skyline come on. Laura and I were glad we were able to attend this New York party and celebrate the work of the newest line carried at Laura's Couture Collection line, Victor Harper.

-Elise

Yumi Katsura Wedding Dress Trunk Show in Kansas City

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!

Yumi Katsura

Yumi Katsura takes couture to another level.

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!

-Laura's Couture, 913-631-3010

Yumi Katsura

Kansas City, are you ready for the couture, bridal styles of Yumi Katsura!?

Laura's Couture Collection will be holding a trunk show January 26 - 28th, 2012. Call for an appointment to see these couture looks.

This past October, Laura and I attended New York Bridal Market. While we were there we had the pleasure of going to the Yumi Katsura fashion show, held at the Asia Society Museum. After seeing the pieces in the collection we knew we had to book a trunk show and share these couture styles with the rest of our Kansas City brides!

Enjoy some of the runway shots we were able to capture during the show.

Designer, Yumi Katsura greets guests before unveiling her newest collection.

Yumi Katsura - Jackets and belts for wedding dresses.



Yumi Katsura - Architecture in wedding gowns.





Yumi Katsura with Laura before the Yumi Katsura fashion show
held at the Asia Society Museum, in October 2011.



For more information please visit:

Yumi Katsura  &  Laura's Couture Collection