Wedding Dress - ?? by Zuhair Murad

There are just some days when you stumble upon something which you can't stop looking and Zuhair Murad did just that when I saw this dress.

Whether it is truly a wedding dress I don't know but isn't it lovely ^_^.

By Zuhair Murad

Why I love it

The flower design reminds me of cherry blossoms which is one of my favourite flowers and not only the details is on the bodice but on the dress and also down on one arm which is very unusual for a dress.

It is also a subtle pink which is very feminine but not too sugary to make you feel ill.

Problems?

This dress is a statement dress so be prepared for your guests to pay more attention to the dress then you.  You will certainly need a lot of confidence and character to make this dress work for you rather then the other way roung.

In addition, this dress just shouts Spring so it is a dress which only really fit Spring.

Mental Block!

For the past couple of days I have been having a mental block.

Not that I'm short on activities but I'm unsure what to do first so people, I need your advice, what should I do next? 

Here are the list of things that I want to do.

1. Embroid my koi design onto obi material.
2. Draft up design for ipod/iphone case.
3. Design more kanzashi.
4. Make another kimono.
5. Make another obi.

What do you think I should do?  

Wedding Dress - Virginia by Kevan Hall

I have been thinking about other styles of neckline that I like to wear and I almost forgot about halter neck.

I personally love halter necks because I think my shoulders look good but I hate showing off two much of my neck.  Sometimes I feel naked when I show the top of my chest which is silly because I love corsets.

Anyway this dress called Virginia by Kevan Hall is a nice example.

Virginia by Kevan Hall

Why do I love it


One, it is one of my favourite necklines because it shows off your shoulders while keeping you very modest.

Two, the cute flowers which are on the skirt.  Each one of those flowers is made up of several layers to give a lovely 3D look and makes the skirt look very light.

What would make me think twice?

If I was big chested then I would avoid this dress because the halter neck will just make them look even bigger.  Of course you can ignore me if you want to show them off.  

And as there is so much detail on the skirt, it would be a shame if it was not on show so maybe if you are short in the leg department, this might be a dress to avoid unless you can get a bridal shop to take the dress up from the waist.

Stormy Sky Tsumami Kanzashi

Now for something completely different!

This stormy sky tsumami kanzashi is unlike any other kanzashi that you can buy.

*** Kanzashi Description ***

* Materials - merino wool (clouds) and habutae (raindrop falls)
* Colour - white and blue
* Hairpin size - 9cm (wide) by 30cm (height) by 17cm (depth)
* Haircomb size - 15cm (wide) by 8cm (height) by 6cm (depth)
* Mount - metal hairpin and clear comb.
* Ideally suited for up hairstyles.

Based on the tsumami kanzashi that maiko's wears, the clouds have been made from merino wool to give them the fluffy texture and then on the rain drop falls are made using the tsumami technique.

There are even some diamanté to add a little sparkle to the whole set.

*** Other information ***

If you have questions about this kanzashi, please feel free to contact me, I am happy help you

Like this kanzashi then why not visit the rest of my store http://www.etsy.com/shop/kittykanzashi

I accept custom orders for all sort of accessories (like fascinators, hairbands, brooches, etc), please convo me for requests.

Wedding Dress - Style RK263 by Romona Kevza

So far I have only looked at ivory or white wedding dresses but don't think that is your only wedding colour.

As you can see from Romona Kevza!

Style RK263 by Romana Kevza

I remember having a heated argument with my mother when I told her that I didn't want to wear a dress which was all white/ivory and she told me that is was not western convention and that I was being awkward.

Well if I can't be picky on my wedding dress then when can I be?

Why do I love it!

It is BLUE!  Yes a blue wedding dress!

In addition, it appears that the dress has pockets as well which will come in very handy.  I know a lot of you are wondering why would any bride want pockets on her dress?  Simple, to hold those little things like tissues, lipstick or safety pin which are just essentials.  Yes you can ask your bridesmaids to have those things but they are not always within screaming distance.

Hmmm maybe not


This is a couture dress so I don't even what to guess how much this will cost but for that price I would expect everything to be perfect.

My main concern is the sweetheart neckline which is quite low on this model which reveals a lot of your shoulder and neckline which is not good for those who are shy.  However as this is a couture dress I would expect them to make it look perfect for you.

Kanzashi Red Fabric Flower Hairclip, Two Hearts

For your viewing pleasure, a pair of valentine kanzashi hairclips with fabric hearts made using the “tsumami” technique. A perfect gift to present as a secret admirer maybe? 

* One of a kind
* Colour - pinky red
* Size - 3cm (wide) by 4.5cm (height) by 1.5cm (depth)
* Mount - alligator clip
* Suitable for all hairtypes and hairstyles

As well as receiving a pair of heart kanzashi hairclips, if you order this before Valentines Day, you will receive a origami heart and it will be gift wrap just like in the pictures.

If you have questions about this kanzashi, please feel free to contact me, I am happy help you

Did you like this kanzashi then why not have a look at my kanzashi haircomb http://www.etsy.com/shop/kittykanzashi?section_id=7360560

*** Tsumami Kanzashi ***

Once the pursuit of the royal maidservants, "tsumami kanzashi" or "pinching hair accessories" have long been worn for centuries by Japanese women to decorate their ornament hairstyles. Nowadays they are mainly worn on special occasions or by artists called maiko and geiko.

Each petal is made from one square of fabric carefully folded using tweezers and then delicately arranged onto a base to create the flower of choice. Precision is key with this tsumami technique and many hours of practice (and patience) is required to be able to produce these flowers. Howwever once mastered, this technique offers the artisan the freedom to create unique flowers which are as charming as the real object which will never wither away.

*** Other information ***

I accept custom orders for all sort of accessories (like fascinators, hairbands, brooches, etc), please convo me for requests

Wedding Dress - Rumor by San Patrick

Time for an asymmetric wedding dress.

And we have a lovely one from San Patrick called Rumor!

Rumor by San Patrick

There are days where I love the look of asymmetric dresses because they just look so quirky and interesting because they do not have a vertical symmetry.  However on the other days, I just think they look awkward and the strap on one side does nothing whatsoever.

But I'm not in that mood and today I love asymmetric dresses.

Why do I love this dress!

What drew me to this dress is the little panel of bead embroidery on the one side of the dress.  Don't get me wrong I love bead embroidery because of the intricate patterns and how the dress hangs with all beads but sometime it can be overdone.  Especially if it on a wedding gown where unless you are wearing a chinese wedding dress, less is more in my eyes.

And then there is the strap, rather then stopping at the top of the bodice, it carries on to the waistline so prefect for brides who have a short torso because this will elongate your upper body.

Potential Down Points


The main problem area for me is the hip area as it will not be forgiving for those of us who have large hips since the dress hugs that area.  And the ruffles on the back will not help those who do not want to draw attention to the derrière.

And for those of you who want to wear some special underwear for your future husband, beware!  This dress may give the game away because of the figure hugging cut ;).

Kanzashi Flower Valentine Hairclip, Deep Red

A large kanzashi flower hairclip that will show off your bold and adventurous personality!

---Kanzashi Description---

* One of a kind kanzashi
* Colour - deep red and white
* Size - 9cm in diameter
* Mount - 5cm alligator clip
* Suitable for all hairtypes and hairstyles

The kanzashi flower is made from a vintage scarf that has been carefully cut fabric to ensure the pattern is carried through to the finished kanzashi flower. It is then offset by the striking white petals in the centre. 

*** Tsumami Kanzashi ***

Once the pursuit of the royal maidservants, "tsumami kanzashi" or "pinching hair accessories" have long been worn for centuries by Japanese women to decorate their ornate hairstyles. Nowadays they are mainly worn on special occasions or by artists called maiko and geiko.

Each petal is made from one square of fabric carefully folded using tweezers and then delicately arranged onto a base to create the flower of choice. Precision is key with this tsumami technique and many hours of practice (and patience) is required to be able to produce these flowers. Howwever once mastered, this technique offers the artisan the freedom to create unique flowers which are as charming as the real object which will never wither away

---Other information---

If you have questions about this kanzashi, please feel free to contact me, I am happy help you

Like this kanzashi then why not visit the rest of my storehttp://www.etsy.com/shop/kittykanzashi

I accept custom orders for all sort of accessories (like fascinators, hairbands, brooches, etc), please convo me for requests

Kanzashi Valentine Fabric Heart Hairclip - Intertwine

Kanzashi Valentine Fabric Heart Hairclip - Intertwine


These kanzashi heart hairclips are made with a lot of love and care so they will make the perfect valentine gift for your loved one.

*** Kanzashi Description ***

* One of a kind
* Colour - deep red with black leaf.
* Size - 2.5cm (wide) by 2.5cm (height) by 1.5cm (depth)
* Mount - alligator clip
* Suitable for all hairtypes and hairstyles

As well as receiving a pair of heart kanzashi hairclips, if you order this before Valentines Day, you will receive a origami heart and it will be gift wrap just like in the pictures.

If you have questions about this kanzashi, please feel free to contact me, I am happy help you

Did you like this kanzashi then why not have a look at my kanzashi haircomb http://www.etsy.com/shop/kittykanzashi?section_id=7360560

*** Tsumami Kanzashi ***

Once the pursuit of the royal maidservants, "tsumami kanzashi" or "pinching hair accessories" have long been worn for centuries by Japanese women to decorate their ornament hairstyles. Nowadays they are mainly worn on special occasions or by artists called maiko and geiko.

Each petal is made from one square of fabric carefully folded using tweezers and then delicately arranged onto a base to create the flower of choice. Precision is key with this tsumami technique and many hours of practice (and patience) is required to be able to produce these flowers. Howwever once mastered, this technique offers the artisan the freedom to create unique flowers which are as charming as the real object which will never wither away.

*** Other information ***

I accept custom orders for all sort of accessories (like fascinators, hairbands, brooches, etc), please convo me for requests