Showing posts with label Margaret Rowe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Margaret Rowe. Show all posts

Friday, June 22, 2012

Margaret Rowe Couture Jewelry: Hollywood Glamour


There is such a rich luxuriousness to old Hollywood glamour. It's the look for the woman who prefers gliding about in silk gowns, ornate jewelery, and smooth, shiny hair. We are constantly inspired by the beautiful women who grace the silver screen and their seemingly effortless, opulent style. Few capture this beauty in modern jewelry as much as Margaret Rowe, who cites Hollywood's women as her muse.

Margaret Rowe Couture Jewelry creates timelessly beautiful pieces that "contribute to the sparkle of romance and illumination of the star in each one of us." Her jewelry has been seen on the red carpet on the likes of Heidi Klum and Christina Hendricks and has all the allure of the Golden Age.

Here are pieces from Margaret Rowe's collection that remind us of some of our leading ladies so you can capture some of that genteel charm on your special day:



Has there ever been a woman as beloved as Marilyn? Playful, sultry and elegant, her style has inspired women well past her time. We love the earrings she's sporting here, and cannot help but be reminded of these: 



 We adore the sexy dangle of these earrings--the Swarovski crystals drop a showstopping three inches, and the best part is that they're detachable and can be worn as studs, depending on your look.



Lauren Bacall has such a sultry look and attitude that demands attention. Steal some of her overwhelming self confidence with this statement making, Cleopatra Collar:


 Bold, stylish and so classic it's practically ancient Egyptian.




Grab every eye and steal every breath in the room with this ornate cuff. Perfect if you love the dramatic look of the Cleopatra Collar but find it does not work with your gown.



 

Sophia Loren has been an icon for close to 60 years. These timeless earrings will have a home in your jewelry box probably for just as long:


 
  
These art nouveau inspired earrings chic, enduring and luxurious. Perfect adornment for discerning women.



We love Christina Hendricks and her unmissable, womanly look. And Christina loves Margaret Rowe!



Take Christina's look directly off the red carpet! Gorgeous teardrop earrings sported by the Mad Men actress.




Emulate Christina's style with these gorgeous '20s inspired gold and crystal earrings that will bring some gentle warmth and class.  


There's more of these stunning pieces from Margaret Rowe Couture Jewelery that you can check out on our website. Besides how beautiful they are, probably one of the best parts of these pieces is how timeless they are--throughout the decades these looks have popped up again and again. Perfect embellishment for that special occasion that you'll wear many times over.


Friday, May 4, 2012

Oscar de la Renta 2013 Bridal Collection


Absolutely no surprise, the Oscar de la Renta Bridal 2013 Collection (which you can check out at Wedding Chicks) is positively awe inspiring.

The last time I saw pastel colors used for a formal dress was my mother's prom dress from 1976. A periwinkle, floor length, haltered chiffon dress, trimmed with delicate lace daisies. Certainly dated, but demurely feminine and lovely.

Oscar de la Renta manages to fold the classic, pale femininity of yester year fashion perfectly into modern silhouettes. It's hard to pick favorites, but we especially love these dresses, which lend themselves so nicely to elegant embellishment:


Absolutely stunning detailing with the flower embroidery and attention demanding veil, we cannot take our eyes off this!

A dress this exceptionally beautiful deserves can only be made better by amazing accessories. Here are some that we think would complement it fabulously:




These pumps bring it all together with this tulle wrapped heel and feminine bow.



Not only are these shoes show-stopping, you can dye them after the wedding for future use.




Opting for comfort doesn't mean you have to settle for looking too casual. These flats have lovely beading while keeping you on the ground--something to keep in mind if your wedding is outdoors.




Big and bold, these remind us of vintage Gatsby glamor, perfect for channeling your inner Daisy Buchanan.



At 2-3/4 inches long, these contemporary earrings are practically dripping elegance. 



Vintage inspired and chic, there is something poetically fitting about leaf earrings and a flowered dress.

If you are the kind of bride that doesn't identify with the traditional white gown, there's good news: color on the bride is totally in. From Vera Wang's rich reds to de la Renta's pastels, you are no longer confined to various shades of white.


Perhaps the natural response to fashion's recently beloved extra-bold colors, pastels have been popping up all over the runways, and lend themselves so well to this jaw dropping gown. We love these trend-forward pieces: 



Carrie Bradshaw's wedding shoe, now in this lovely pink, available from Neiman Marcus. Stunning!



Branding expert Martin Lindstrom claims that a woman's heart rate increases 22% when she sees the signature "Tiffany Blue" color. Set your heart aflutter with these Tiffany Blue pumps.


Attention grabbing blush pink bows that aren't too girly. 



Sorrelli Running Water Collection has some great pieces for this trend, one of our best sellers pictured above.



These crystals almost look like bottomless pools of Caribbean water, it's hard to take your eyes away.



Pearls make lovely accessories for pastels -- they really complement pastel's softness.



These can be dyed pastel for the perfect final touch for the bride or bridesmaids. 


Be sure to check out the other head turning dresses in de la Renta's collection. We'd wager that these dresses are not a flash in the pan trend. Such a fresh, beautiful take on vintage fashion, how could they be?

Need more advice on how to pull your look together? Contact our resident stylist Rachel Howard and she'll help you stay tastefully fashion forward on your special day. 

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Fashion Photo Shoot Day

It's one of my favorite things about working in the fashion industry... fashion photo shoots! I mean, is this really "work" ?!


Just another 70 degree January day in California.... and we went to the gorgeous Hollins House at Pasateimpo golf club in Santa Cruz, CA with our gowns and jewelry in tow... in pursuit of some picture perfect bridal moments. 


We love the photos we captured from the day. From the great hair, fashion, makeup, and, of course, unbelievable jewelry, these photos prove that the perfect accessory... is that one unforgettable detail. Find it at Perfect Details... where we curate the finest collections just for you.


Margaret Rowe cuff


Badgley Mischka necklace and Margaret Rowe earrings

Margaret Rowe Cleopatra collar and
matching Deco Drama earrings

Eric Cole hair pin, Haute Bride crystal pendant earrings and
Haute Bride large rhinestone filigree pendant bracelet

Faux Fur Wrap

Sorrelli Raw Sugar Collection




Special thanks to...


Photographer Isaac Klotz  
Hair Erin Lopez 
Makeup Celeste Thompson and Rony Luan