Vintage Vogue

Vintage is very much back in fashion and influences can be seen in many bridal collections this season. What I like most about this fashion era is the structured tailoring. Clothes were designed to show off all of our lovely curves! You almost get the feeling that the garments give you better posture.

Over the coming weeks I will be sharing some of the bridal trends for 2009 with you. I will also post some personal favourites from this season. I get lots of inspiration from my clients who share scrapbooks filled with style ideas and fabric swatches.

These great images are from www.myvintagevogue.com

1950's Glamour

The 1950's was definitely a great fashion era and looking at classic fashion images from this decade, you can see a new daring approach to both fashion and photography. The dress above is absolutely timeless and would not look out of place if worn today. It's lovely too to see a bride with short hair!

Both of these images were taken by Norman Parkinson and the purple Vogue cover from 1957 exudes glamour, power and femininity.

I really love the classic shot of a bride arriving at the church and the open window provides a dramatic frame for the photographer to capture the moment. No wonder vintage cars are so popular for weddings.