1970s vintage wedding dresses on the Paris catwalks...

Dear Reader,
The Paris couture shows for Spring 2016 have just drawn to a close with SO many beautiful wedding dresses. (Quite a few bonkers ones too, but more of that later…) 

1970s style wedding dress by Giambattista Valli.

Many designers took vintage wedding fashion as their inspiration. So over the next few posts I'll be picking out some beauties fresh from the Paris couture shows. And I'll also show how you can achieve each catwalk look with the gorgeous original vintage wedding dresses from my London studio.

Beautiful softly pleated skirt on original 1970s boho wedding dress, £695

1970s off–the–shoulder styles are having a major fashion moment right now. The pretty 70s inspired dress from Giambattista Valli's Paris catwalk show (top) is a lovely example of this from the Paris Spring 2016 shows. 

Kate Brien in Valentino 1970s style

1970s boho style is always a favourite with fashion bloggers too. Vogue recently featured View From The Top blogger Kate Brien wearing – yes, you guessed – a Valentino 1970s vintage-style dress for her Mexico wedding…

Valentino 1970s style wedding dress

This style is very wearable and looks amazing on a real bride. Just take a look at the three  stunning real brides featured below, each wearing original 1970s boho wedding dresses from my studio... 

One of my gorgeous brides in original 1970s lace wedding dress

1970s cotton lace dress available from my studio, £795

And with their ruffles and floaty styling, 1970s vintage wedding dresses work brilliantly on the wedding dance floor too!

A fabulous bride in one of my original 1970s vintage wedding dresses

Floaty and so pretty: ballerina length 1970s wedding dress, £495 from my studio.

Another beautiful vintage bride in one of my original 1970s wedding dresses

Gorgeous cotton lace 1970s wedding dress, £795 from my London studio.

Gorgeous 1970s off the shoulder styling, from my studio.

A beautiful original 1970s lace wedding dress from my studio.

I'm always looking for these pretty 1970s boho wedding dresses for my collection, and I have some amazing ones available right now. Just look at these beauties below...

Original 1970s boho wedding dress, available now £695

Original 1970s vintage wedding dress in embroidered chiffon, £495

Gorgeous tiered skirt – perfect for twirling on the dance floor! £495

Pretty off the shoulder neckline on original 1970s lace wedding dress, £695

Sweet and pretty 1970s off the shoulder styling, £495

If you love the idea of twirling in one of these beautiful 1970s wedding dresses, come and see my West London studio, or check out my new Etsy store here…!

Pearl and crystal trim on a 1970s off the shoulder wedding dress

More posts from Paris coming soon – including the craziest dresses on the catwalks. Do pop back. And remember, you can always contact me here...

Love

Helena

Heavenly Vintage Brides

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Vintage Wedding Dress Trends 2015 - number 7

Dear Reader,
I think you probably already know I love this one, the last of my tips for the year ahead…

Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Pre-Fall 2015

7. HIGH NECKLINES

This is a high fashion statement which again has its roots in vintage dressing. Doesn't it look so elegant to have a high neckline and long sleeves…

Original 1960s wedding dress with high neck and long sleeves, priced £995

Real bride Molly, in vintage 1960s wedding dress by Priscilla of Boston

I'm always looking for beautiful 1960s wedding dresses that feature this trend, particularly by one of my favourite designers - Priscilla of Boston. I've dressed several beautiful brides in her dresses from the 1960s and early 70s.

Original 1960s high-necked wedding dress in nude lace, priced £850

Real bride Molly in Priscilla 1960s wedding dress, with high lace neckline

1960s high neck wedding dress by Priscilla of Boston

Original 1960s wedding dress with lace high neck and sleeves, price £850

Priscilla managed to create such an elegant look with flattering silhouettes, high necklines, long sleeves and rows of tiny buttons down the back.

Let's end with beautiful real bride Molly in 1960s Priscilla wedding dress

Watch out for this trend in 2015 - as seen in Sarah Burton's latest show for Alexander McQueen (pictured at top). And if you'd like to see more original 1960s wedding dresses, do contact me.

Love
Helena 
Heavenly Vintage Brides

Thanks to Abby at Cherished for the models' headwear

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The perfect 1950s wedding dress by Emma Domb - my vintage wedding dress of the week!

Dear Reader,
Just a quick post on a lovely sunny Sunday morn... My vintage wedding dress of the week is this lace and satin beauty by Emma Domb.

Emma Domb was based in California from the late 30s to the 70s. Her work remains very highly sought after by collectors. (One of her most famous fans is Patricia Field, the stylist behind Sex and the City; Carrie Bradshaw was often seen in a fabulous Emma Domb vintage dress.)

Emma's wedding dresses are always so feminine and elegant. And this one is a particularly fine example with its flattering cut and charming details. From the sweet daisy trim at its pretty neckline, to the flattering lace panel that sweeps down the front to lengthen your figure, this is a beautiful dress that will make a stunning bride one day...

If you like this dress, do check out my Heavenly Collection of 1950s-style wedding dresses, and I have more original 1950s dresses here.

Now, we should all be outside enjoying the sun, shouldn't we! Hope to see you next week, when I shall have news to announce and a lovely new bride to show you. Do pop back...
Love
Helena 
Heavenly Vintage Brides

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HAIRSTYLES for VINTAGE WEDDING DRESSES, Part 3: 1970s, and short hair.

Dear Reader

In the last of three posts about hairstyles to suit vintage wedding dresses, I'd like to finish with 1970s-inspired styles, and some gorgeous looks for short hair.

1970s 

For me, Farrah Fawcett typifies the 1970s look, with her tumbling sexy curls. But a literal interpretation is not what this is about, and I think the more relaxed dresses of the 1970s look great with softer styles in general. Plaits and braids are everywhere on the catwalk at the moment, and really work with this look. 

So to complement a 70s vintage wedding wedding dress, I'd recommend a combination of different sizes of plaits combined. And adding fresh flowers is very hard to beat for a boho 70s vibe!

Lots of lovely inspiration for these loose sexy styles below...

SHORT HAIR

In a complete contrast to the length of 1970s boho styles, short hair can be super-stylish too - and can work with vintage wedding dresses from any decade. 

Think of Anne Hathaway channelling Audrey Hepburn, for inspiration...!

Brazilian-American actress Morena Baccarin always knows how to wear her gorgeous short hair, dressing it up with waves. Here she wears it softer in the first images, then more retro and longer in the second. Both looks are very glamorous and would work beautifully with many different vintage wedding dresses. 

To end my post, one lady who really knows how to make an impact with short hair is Lupita Nyongo. These three red-carpet looks are all very different and each is quite vintage in feel. 

Thanks for stopping by to look at these lovely styles - I hope you've found some inspiration! I'll be back later this week with a post on gorgeous real vintage bride Molly.

Love

Helena
Heavenly Vintage Brides

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