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~Beautiful Soles~ Shoes for Winter Weddings!

2/8/2013

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Dressing for winter weddings can be inspiring and accessorizing can prove to be fun. But winter weddings also need a practical approach, especially when it comes to shoes!


Winter weather is cold and unpredictable, so here are some amazing alternatives to traditional special occasion footwear that will leave you looking and feeling fabulous!


~Keep The Sparkle!~

Jeweled stilettos (formally called Strassed Heels) are an amazing way to wear shoes that shine! Opt for a closed-toe pair like the Christian Louboutin Pigalle, for weddings during the winter months in colder temperatures.



Many brides decide to wear rain boots on their big day when rain or snow is expected. Hello Kitty (for the kid in you!) has created the Hello Kitty Angelina Rain Boot offered in sparkling pink, silver and black that will add shine and practicality to unpredictable winter weather!


Winter, does promise some clear and beautifully scenic days as well! And to keep your feet warm on your big day, wear a faux fur trimmed stiletto boot accented with a little sparkle, to keep your look chic and stunning!


Not every winter wedding takes place in a colder climate! For the winter destination bride, opt for a jewel accented flip flop to add elegance to a more laid back locale!





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Christian Louboutin Pigalle.
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Hello Kitty Angelina Sparkling Rain Boot
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Faux Fur Trimmed Mid-Calf Boot
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Lovely Beaded Starfish Flip Flop
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Some Lovely Vendors, Venues and Bridal Professionals That Sun*Kissed Designs Loves!!

12/29/2012

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Since April of 2011, when Sun*Kissed Designs first emerged, I've had the pleasure of meeting some of the best in the wedding business along the way! Some local to the MD, DC, VA area and some as far as Texas! From bridal shows to photo shoots, here are some of the vendors, venues and bridal professionals that Sun*Kissed Designs <3's!! 


(In no particular order, they're all amazing! Visit their websites listed below.)


Allison Nance~ Blessed Events (Wedding Planning) www.blessedeventsweddings.com/


Wendy Wang~ Dulce Life Photography
www.dulcelifephotography.com

Jen Reilly~ Jen Reilly Photography/ P Squared Studios
www.psquarestudios.com/


Mark and Mary Chamberlin~ Chamberlin Photography
www.chamberlinphotos.com


Blair Roberts~ Sweet Blossoms LLC (Floral Designer)
http://sweet-blossoms.blogspot.com


Maribel Kalata~ Eight Tree Street (Floral Designer)
http://eighttreestreet.wordpress.com/


Ashley Riddle~ Up Do's for I Do's (Hair and Make-Up Artistry)
http://www.updosforidos.com/


Tenisha Dotstry~ Peggy Jay Jewelry
http://www.etsy.com/shop/peggyjayjewelry


Rachel Powers~ Cakes by Rachel
http://www.cakesbyrachael.org


June B. Xu~ JBX Studio (Hair and Make-Up Artistry)
http://www.junebxu.com/


Laura Knott~ Simply Delicious Desserts LLC
http://www.simplydeliciousdesserts.com/


Trevisio Restaurant
http://www.trevisiorestaurant.com/


The Elkridge Furnace Inn
http://www.elkridgefurnaceinn.com/


Tanya Waltrick~ T Rose International Bridal Shows
http://www.trosebridalshows.com/


What's Up Annapolis Weddings Magazine
http://weddings.whatsupmag.com/


Historic Oakland Manor House
http://www.historic-oakland.com/


Sheraton Annapolis
http://www.sheratonannapolis.com/


Crofton Country Club
http://www.croftonclub.com/


Ellicott City Weddings and Events
http://www.ellicottcityweddingsandevents.com/


Greenbelt Marriott
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasgb-greenbelt-marriott/


Double Tree Crystal City
http://doubletree3.hilton.com


Historic Londontown Gardens
http://www.historiclondontown.com/index.php/weddings-a-rentals


Our Lady of Mattaponi
http://site.adw.org


Embassy Suites Hunt Valley
http://embassysuites3.hilton.com

Double Tree Annapolis
http://www.doubletreeannapolis.com/







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Bright Holiday Cheer! The Reason For The Season 2!

12/29/2012

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The Christmas Season is truly one of rejoicing!! The time of year where we remember that Love came down to save us all. From the decorations and festive traditions, to gift giving and creating new memories through loving moments with family and those that you hold dear! It is truly the most wonderful time of the year!




While planning your day, remember to love and to take time to rest and enjoy those who love you the most and to soak up every memory that you create! May your Christmas Holiday time be merry and bright and your New Year blessed!!

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~A Farewell to Summer~

8/30/2012

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Happy August Sale-abration!!!


During the month of August, you enjoyed amazing new sales and discounts each week. As the summer comes to a close, Sun*Kissed Designs is offering the last deal of the summer season. Check out the highlighted sale and a few accessories pictures below!

Sun*Kissed Designs is now offering a selection of the hand beaded, handmade accessories through the website!! Visit www.sunkissedbridal.com and click the  Sun*Kissed Designs Veil Accessories Boutique and the Sun*Kissed Designs Hair and Body Accessories Boutique tabs under the "more" section to purchase veils, hair accessories and shrugs, collars and shawls! These accessories are also great for any special occasion! For custom orders and to make customized requests for current products, please email chantelfrancina@sunkissedbridal.com before you place your order in case an invoice needs to be generated!

In honor of the end of summer, from now until September 5th, 2012 at midnight (Eastern Standard Time) Receive 20% off of any gown purchase and 50% off of custom designed accessory orders!(Because both the Gown orders and the Custom Accessories Orders are custom creations, please email chantelfrancina@sunkissedbridal.com your requests so that an invoice can be generated.) Shop away!!

This is a great time to get your wedding gown and/or bridal party gowns or a gift for someone special or for yourself! Each piece is made to order, so please allow 2-5 business days to create and process your accessories order. Gown orders will require fittings and the actual design and creation of your gown. Please email for further details and more information. Rush item creation and Rush Delivery are both offered, visit the "Policies" tab on the website for more information. 

**If you would like something custom and need some ideas, I invite you to schedule a free consultation where I can show you each gown, veil and accessory that I offer and you can discuss with me your budget, and your vision for your wedding! This would be a great time to go over any custom design ideas, beading color changes or any thing else you can think of! My office is conveniently located at 41 State Circle Suite 5 in Historic Annapolis, MD 21401. It is open by appointment only to ensure that each client has undisturbed time to view the gowns. Or if more convenient, I can come to you, bringing the gowns or accessories your are interested and the photo albums of additional products! You can schedule a consultation through email at chantelfrancina@sunkissedbridal.com , on my website at www.sunkissedbridal.com or over the phone at (443) 803-2757.

Also check out detailed pictures of the gowns and veils on my Facebook Page Sun*Kissed Designs. Throughout each month I write about inspiration for your big day! Everything from, accessories, decor, and bridal colors and so much more!! This blog can be found on my website at the tab marked Bridal Style Inspiration!!

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Think Spring!!

6/28/2012

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The weather lately has been beautifully unpredictable! With storms and tornadoes touching ground here in the Mid-Atlantic and record high temperatures that challenge the name 'Spring', it may be difficult to draw inspiration that is both beautiful and practical.

Even though the weather is more like Summer, why not just think Spring!! 

Inspirations from Spring can still fit into the warmest Summer wedding day. The cool colors of turquoise and sky blue mixed with the light fabrics if silk shantung and crepe back satin, will be visually pleasing and comfortable during the hot summer months.


Clear and frosted glass vases give the look of crisp and cool to any table centerpieces. And fresh spring flowers bring the beautiful color palette to full bloom! River rock favors are a great touch to lead your guests to think of soothing, rocky shores! 

The elements of nature that can be tied into your Spring inspired Summer wedding are endless! 

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Another AMAZING Event!!!

9/23/2011

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Chancie and Kameron. SKD.Tony J Photography.
On Sunday September 18th, Sun*Kissed Designs participated in the roaming fashion show during the What'sUp? Annapolis Weddings Crofton Bridal Showcase!! The Crofton Country Club is the beautiful venue that hosted the event. The room was beautifully decorated with vendor tables and booths all set to help excited brides-to-be find the perfect elements for their big day! With great giveaways and demonstrations, the bridal showcase was interactive from start to finish!! The table from Sun*Kissed Designs was beautiful and inviting (and my helpful staff was handsome and knowledgeable!)And the roaming fashion show added to all of the excitement! 

Sun*Kissed Designs shared 7 gowns and 5 veils from the current line. Jewelry to accompany the gowns was provided by Little Treasury Jewelers and hair and make-up was provided by Robert Andrews The Salon and Spa. All of the selections displayed how easy it is to have a handmade, couture gown made for your wedding day...in any season! 

Blissful Wedding Gown and Joy Wedding Gown took the stage first showing how beautiful a spring and winter wedding can be! The Blissful Wedding Gown is perfect for spring with its strong satin and high, full rosette collar that compliments the often unpredictable weather during the springtime. The Joy Wedding Gown with its removable silk ruffle collar and heavy matte satin gown with full hand beaded neckline showed how beautiful (and warm!) a winter wedding gown can be! 

The Timeless Wedding Gown was displayed next and brings a romantic touch to any fall wedding with the removable, hand beaded point d'esprit lace ruffle collar and cream satin double v-neckline gown with hand beaded lace florets!

The late spring and summer inspired gowns were the Light As Air Wedding Gown and the Splendid Wedding Gown! The Light As Air Wedding Gown is perfect for a summer beach wedding with its thin lightest cream shantung fabric and off white, asymmetric hand beaded collar! And the Splendid Wedding Gown is perfect for late spring with the bouquet of handmade hand beaded flowers along the full collar and the intricate hand beading on the white crepe back satin bodice!

The final two gowns rounded out the breathtaking collection! The Serene Wedding Gown and the Lovely Wedding Gown, great for summer and winter, beautifully displayed the intricate and outstanding designs that are signature of all of the gowns! The Serene Wedding Gown has a full beaded front bodice with large ornate hand beaded rosettes in a soft white crepe back satin. And the Lovely Wedding Gown features a plunging v-neckline with large hand beaded bodice rosettes and a stunning removable silk velvet caplet in cream heavy matte satin!

Hand beaded Veils in blusher, full and waist lengths were worn with the gowns and a excited bride-to-be won the hand beaded fingertip length veil worth $100 with extensive hand beading!!

This was a bridal showcase to remember with amazing local vendors in a beautiful local setting! Be sure to catch Sun*Kissed Designs at future events!


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Monique in Blissful Wedding Gown. Sun*Kissed Designs. Tony J Photography. Photo from www.whatsupmag.com. (This image may not be reproduced.)
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Jordan in Joy Wedding Gown. Sun*Kissed Designs. Tony J Photography. Photo from www.whatsupmag.com. (This image may not be reproduced.)
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Jordan in Joy Wedding Gown. Sun*Kissed Designs. Tony J Photography. Photo from www.whatsupmag.com. (This image may not be reproduced.)
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Backstage, Monique in Splendid Wedding Gown and Jordan in Timeless Wedding Gown. Sun*Kissed Designs. (This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs and may not be reproduced without permission.)
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Jordan in Light As Air Wedding Gown. Sun*Kissed Designs. (This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs and may not be reproduced without permission.)
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Monique in Splendid Wedding Gown. Sun*Kissed Designs. (This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs and may not be reproduced without permission.)
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Bernisha in Serene Wedding Gown. Sun*Kissed Designs. Tony J Photography. Photo from www.whatsupmag.com. (This photo may not be reproduced.)
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Alexandra in Lovely Wedding Gown. Sun*Kissed Designs. Tony J Photography. Photo from www.whatsupmag.com. (This image may not be reproduced.)
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Backstage Bernisha in Serene Wedding Gown and Alexandra in Lovely Wedding Gown. Sun*Kissed Designs. (This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs and may not be reproduced without permission.)
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Of Sand and Shore!

5/19/2011

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Bringing an element of surprise to show off your bridal style is a great way to keep your wedding unique! You don't have to schedule a destination wedding to sweep your guests away to a calm, serene ambiance. It can all start with the color palette chosen for your wedding party!

Colors like turquoise, pale pink, and khaki, instantly convey the elements of the shore. Incorporating various textures such as soft satin coupled with silk shantung, reflect the smoothness of the water and the grainy sands! By focusing on a neutral color scheme and working in soft and bold colors, you will be sure to create a visual oasis to display for your guests...and to enjoy for yourself!

I believe in keeping things simple! Letting nature and all things lovely inspire! There is a rhythm that nature has and when you let it relax you, you receive this calming moment of bliss! When planning your wedding style, let nature in to guide you!  Miles of sand and eons of ocean can leave you breathless...the same emotion you want to feel from your guests!!

Let the fashion and style from your wedding be one of calm inspiration intrigue and loveliness...blissful...like an ocean oasis of sand and shore. 

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    About Me...

    My name is Chantél Francina and I design and create hand beaded wedding gowns, bridal accessories and special occasion gowns and accessories!! I started designing clothes 15 years ago and am completely self taught. I have designed and created just about everything, but have fallen in love with creating bridal and special occasionwear!
      I draw inspiration from the coast, all things lovely,art and being a woman of 32! I am a New England Native who loves to make pretty things. Visit the Facebook Page Sun*Kissed Designs for more photos and information.





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