Winter Collection 2009

I just love the look of leggings and hoodies on little girls during the winter. They look absolutely snuggly! Here's a few pics of my latest. I asked a friend of mine to paint me a pair Grinch themed boots, and they are just amazing! They are no longer available for purchase, but I needed to share their uniqueness. I will also be listing a leopard Santa set early next week, check back then for more!
On Friday I will be announcing the winner of my Shortcake giveaway.

Strawberry shortcake photo drawing, FREE DRESS!

HI EVERYONE! Don't you just love this sweet photo of Samantha Shortcake! These are her birthday photos showing one version of my adorable set. This is available on etsy where I've sold over 2 dozen sets, I've been very busy! Most sets are shipping out this week, with the last few orders going out early next week. I also have the new modern version of miss thang herself with a new twist on it, thanks to a special order.
WOnderful thing about this set as most of you know, it can be worn long after the Halloween party. The under dress is looks wonderful with cozy knit tights and boots for a great winter look.
I'm offering a free peasant dress chosen by a random drawing, to enter, you need to become a follower of my blog, and send me a photo of your little girl wearing my complete set, and full body shots. I'll try to post them over on the blog when I get several of them, and on November 7, a winner will be chosen!
OH! Here's another wonderful wristlet clutch, I love this one for those Christmas banquets we dread getting dressed up for, but you know, I enjoy myself once I'm there.

A few new clutches

Gifting members of your bridal party with something useful can really brighten your spirit. These clutches and the tote bag trio were all items to be given as gifts to faithful members of their respective bridal parties.
None of them are too trendy that they'll be outdated in a year or two. I personally love the whimsy of the aqua and red dotted clutch. Maybe I'll gift myself with one of these. I had several clients come over when I was working on these and they all gasped at the clever color combo and how it came to life in this clutch.

Here a clutch, there a clutch...

Everywhere a clutch clutch! It is a MUST HAVE item the day of your wedding. Also a wonderful keepsake gift for your bridal party. I've produced about 20 clutches in the last 4 weeks, and I love hoe unique they all are. What makes my design stand out is a unique style...AND I will custom embroider the bride and groom's names and wedding date on the inside liner. OR, if this is for a bridal attendant, then it is very appropriate for the liner to say, LOVE, LORI, or VANESSA or YOUR NAME HERE, LOL

I have my clutches available in ANY color satin or print. Shoot me an email if your ever in the need for a clutch! I'm also starting my line of small leather hand bags and clutches. I found this AMAZING little shop that carries gorgeous and hard to find colors of genuine leather, no vinyl here ladies. Also, I'm always open to suggestions, so send me a comment if there's a color combo you'd like to see. THANKS! L

To be a bridesmaid...

Always a bridesmaid... I WISH! There are so many options out there for todays bridal party that I am truly envious. I was a bridesmaid in my mother's wedding back in 1995 and let me tell you, it was gross. I personally love the infinity convertible dress. It goes from an afternoon lunch to a wedding reception by just readjusting the straps. I have one myself that i tweaked and worked over until I had it master and didn't expose myself which isn't hard to do. I've made SO MANY of these for other women and have never had a bad review.
The other pics I have posted are other bridal options and other gowns I've recently worked on as well as my line of bridal clutches. These are a wonderful keepsake for yourself and your bridal party. I add a personal message on the inside, simply "Love, Lori" or "Love, Vanessa" I also do this on all of the bridesmaid dresses. It helps when they recieve them so as not to be confused or "you have my gown!" LOL Here's the pics!

Jennifer's Wedding 2009

I worked with an amazing bride who was both planning an amazing wedding, AND expecting her first child. Well everyone, she pulled it off fabulously, and here are a few pics of here in her custom Beneath The Willow Bridal Couture. She wanted something very light, as it can get VERY hot here in July (well everywhere), and also something that was traditional bridal attire. She opted for a taffeta liner and chiffon overlay, so this was a dream as far as weight. I did my embroidered train with a faux liner so the liner was only in the back. This has 2 functions, 2 protect the gown from soil damage as well as creating a canvas for me to embroider her personalization on. THANKS JENN! Now comes baby! :) PLease contact me if you are interested in a similar gown.

And the Winner is.........

Heather! Heather is from California and is the winner of my keepsake ring bearer pillow.
Congrats to Heather! I will post pictures of the finished pillow. :)