Posts Tagged ‘Miosa’
Dazzling Dresses: Blue by Enzoani from Miosa Couture
Where did the week go? Could it be Thursday already? Time to get cracking on those gorgeous gowns.
Enzoani has quickly become a well-respected name in bridal fashion by offering European influenced designs, attention to detail and focus on the fit. Since the debut of the first Enzoani bridal collection in 2005, he has introduced the highly successful Blue line. Here’s a taste of the 2011 Blue collection, all the dresses given a dazzling “D” name:
DALIAN
A sheer, embellished neckline starts things off on an elegant note. The duchess satin folds stylishly across the bodice and cascades into a beautifully draped full skirt.
DAMAS
The strapless bodice is covered in gorgeous lace with an eye-catching ornamentation just under the bust. The skirt is layered silky organza with a delicate lace trim.
DANBURY
This little number has Mad Men written all over it. A strapless bodice covered in lace with a sparkling black bow at the waist and a short length tulle skirt all create a pretty picture.
DELTA
You’ll feel like a Southern Belle in this stunner in silky taffeta with magnificent metallic beading up and down the bodice.
DILLON
Go for the dramatic with this two-tone dress in delicious overlace. A sheer neckline and textured top contrasts a snug ivory skirt opening to a train.
DARWIN
Classic and captivating, this strapless gown neatly folds tulle through the bodice with a sparking embellishment at the torso. The skirt opens full for a romantic silhouette.
Find selections from Enzoani’s Blue Collection at Miosa Couture, 1125 J Street in Sacramento. 916-443-1301, miosabride.com.
Blog Post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.
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Real Weddings Partner Profile: Image Provocateur and VIP-CAT Academy
Welcome back to another installment of Real Weddings Magazine’s Partner Profiles!
This week, we highlight the exceptionally gorgeous and crazy talented Raquel Siders from Image Provocateur and VIP-CAT Academy. We’ve had the privilege of working with Raquel, Arrvada and Jenifer from Image Provocateur and VIP-CAT Academy on several of our photo shoots, and they’re truly gifted artists. They always seem to know exactly what we’re wanting for our shoots – we think they’re mind-readers! They’re also just pretty damn cool chicks!
Here’s a little bit more about Raquel!
Image Provocateur & VIP-CAT Academy
Tell us a little about your company? Image Provocateur is the Bridal and Hair Specialists needed for every perfect wedding. Our brides receive full hair, makeup, false lashes and our unique three step water proofing system on location. Our Artists are specially trained to achieve the perfect look every time.
When did you establish your business? VIP-CAT was launched in 2004, specializing in Bridal Hair & Makeup on Location. In 2007 VIP-CAT expanded into Image Provocateur a full-service Salon, keeping our main focus on our brides.
What sets you apart from your competition? All of our Makeup Artists are trained by myself, using my Copywrited Curriculum and the skills and techniques I have developed and implemented into VIP-CAT Academy. We are always striving to be the best, as perfection is our standard while staying on top of current styles and trends.
Where do you find inspiration? I have loved makeup and beauty since I can remember! As a young child I fell in love with makeup and art – that love blossomed into working with brides and getting a chance to share their day and help make it special.
When you opened shop, what was your promise to your customers? That we would bring out their inner beauty and create the flawless, perfect look they always wanted for their wedding day. And since our makeup and hair lasts up to 12 hours, they would not have to worry about anything but walking down the aisle. Let our professional makeup artists and hair specialists ease your mind. You have worried about everything else… leave your hair and makeup to us.
Do you have any hidden talents?I have taken my creativity in makeup and I have started designing clothing. This year will see the launch of my clothing line, Black Cat Threads. This line is made from provocatively refurbished rock t’s and lingerie. It’s the way I am going green, with an edge!
Hair and Make-up for Real Weddings Cover Model Sarah by Image Provocateur and VIP-CAT Academy. Dress from Diamond Bridal Gallery. Photo by True Love Photo. On location at The Citizen Hotel.
Hair and Make-up for Real Weddings Cover Model Sarah by Image Provocateur and VIP-CAT Academy. Dress from Miosa. Photo by True Love Photo. On location at The Citizen Hotel.
Hair and Make-up for Real Weddings Cover Model Sarah by Image Provocateur and VIP-CAT Academy. Dress from Dreamnette Bridal. Flowers by Camino Flower Shop. Photo by True Love Photo. On location at The Citizen Hotel.
Do you regularly blog? What’s your blog site? Yes, our blog is updated every few days and can be viewed at: http://arrvadaimageprov.blogspot.com/
What’s your favorite local restaurant? Wasabi on Greenback in Citrus Heights. I love their Fair Oaks Roll and the Lion King.
What’s your favorite local charity? I strongly support WEAVE. As a woman and a mother of a young woman, women escaping a violent environment hits close to home, and you can’t go wrong in supporting your gender and community.
What is your favorite fun thing to do locally? Well I have two. One, thrift store hunting for cool rock t’s & lingerie to convert into dresses for my clothing line. Two, heading out to Folsom at Negro Bar to be chased by the crazy ducks!
Do you have secret vice or indulgence? What is it? My secret indulgence isn’t too secret! I love wedding cake! Probably the real reason I got into the bridal industry! Love me some frosting!
What are you most grateful for in life? My family, especially my beautiful daughter Laurren and the chance to do what I love every day.
What advice would you can give to brides and grooms getting married today? Remember, this is a special day, enjoy it. It doesn’t matter if the sun isn’t shining, or the birds aren’t singing. What matters is you are going to have amazing hair and makeup and no one is going to look at anyone else! Enjoy your moment, you deserve to look like the Diva you are.
Anything else you’d like to share with Real Weddings Magazine’s brides? You are all beautiful and I am privileged to be able to work with so many of you on your special day.
Find out more about Raquel and her team at Image Provocateur and VIP-CAT Academy for yourself. Call them at 916-474-5578. Also, check out their profile on Real Weddings Magazine!
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Save The Date..The Bridal Faire Presented by Carvalho Family Winery at Old Sugar Mill
You’re invited to to The Bridal Faire presented by Carvalho Family Winery at Old Sugar Mill.
Photo by Sarah Maren Photography, dress from Miosa, flowers by Flourish and earrings from Michael Greene & Co. Shot on location at Old Sugar Mill.
We had the pleasure of shooting at Old Sugar Mill a few issues ago for our cover model feature (and I did my Trash the Dress photo shoot there!) – so come see it for yourself at their bridal faire next week!
Here’s the 411:
When: Thursday, July 15, 2010
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Old Sugar Mill at 35265 Willow Avenue, Clarksburg
Cost: $10, please RSVP to marnie@carvalhowines.com or call her at 916-744-1625
What You’ll Experience: Meet more than 30 top wedding professionals. See floral arrangements, table displays and lighting examples. Talk to event coordinators, DJs and photographers. Enjoy food and wine tastings and live harp music from Pamela Pamperin. Raffle prizes will be awarded every 30 minutes!
We’ll be there handing out complimentary copies of Real Weddings Magazine along with our Cover Model Entry forms! We hope to see you there!
Blog Post by Editor/Publisher Wendy Sipple.
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Dazzling Dresses: Miosa Couture
We’re back! Thanks for patiently waiting for this new edition of Dazzling Dresses…and c’mon admit it…Thursdays just aren’t the same without a few gorgeous gowns!
Speaking of a few gorgeous gowns, may we present three lovely offerings from Sacramento’s own Miosa Couture.
Joanna (pictured above) – This strapless silk shantung A-line gown has a draped bodice with bow and mini-pleating and bubble trim at hem. Available in white and ivory.
Jasmine (pictured above — and on our current Real Weddings Magazine cover on cover model finalist Kate!) - A strapless silk satin shantung trumpet with a cut out bodice, hand draping with a bubble/bustle skirt. Available in white and ivory.
Diane (pictured above) – A strapless silk duchess trumpet with an empire waist of lace and satin organza. Available in white and ivory.
All gowns can be custom fit for your unique measurements.
The name itself is a combination of the names of Michael and Sanea Sommerfield, a dynamic husband and wife team. The design and cut of every Miosa gown complements and accentuates the bride’s body in a way not seen in the market today. Quality touches, such as the signature blue stitch sewn inside of her gown finish the perfect look. When a bride receives her gown, the inside of her gown should be as pretty as the outside. Since this is the one day of your life unlike any other, so should your wedding dress be like no other.
And, now Miosa carries dazzling gowns from designers such as La Sposa, Watters Brides and Manuel Mota. Check out their blog for special trunk show announcements!
Visit Miosa Coutureat 1125 J Street in Sacamento. 916-443-1301, miosabride.com.
Blog Post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.
Photos courtesy of Miosa Couture.
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While We’re Talking about Dazzling Dresses…
Announcing Watters Trunk Show at Miosa in Sacramento!
Watters and WToo will be coming to Miosa on Saturdary, January 16th with their complete 2010 collections! Both lines are well known for their beautiful bridal gowns and stylish bridesmaids, and are advertised nationally in magazines such as Martha Stewart Weddings and InStyle Weddings.
And, you know how we love discounts…Miosa tells us that there will be a 10% discount off the price of all Watters and WToo dresses ordered the day of the show!
This means you may want to preview the line to see what dresses you’re interested in, or what bridesmaid dresses your girls like. For a sneak peek of their gorgeous gowns visit the Watters Web site and the WToo Web site.
Sanea at Miosa says it looks like it will be a very busy day, so if you’d like to go to the show she recommends making an appointment by calling 916-443-1301 as soon as possible.
Miosa Bride
1125 J Street
Sacramento, California 95814
916-443-1301
www.miosacouture.com
Photo courtesy of Watters.
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