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We've been published!!

10/28/2013

It is official! The photo shoot conceptualized by Ashley Stubbs of d Kin Photography, featuring the "Loved" Wedding Gown by Sun*Kissed Designs, has been published!

On October 23, 2013, Hey Wedding Lady published the photo shoot as "Blushing Beauty Bridal Portraits by D Kin Photography". The author gives a picturesque description of the photo shoot and even includes her favorite element...the mini horse, Peanut! (You must check out the full photo shoot album on the Facebook Page! The cuteness of a mini horse is not to be missed! :) )

Hey Wedding Lady is an amazing publication that showcases real weddings, styled photo shoots and provides readers with inspiration boards and countless visual tools to plan their big day! The author is a California native that shares and displays her inspiration nationwide.

Check out the article here!!! Hey Wedding Lady

"Loved" Wedding Gown. Sun*Kissed Designs. This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs and d Kin Photography. Venue~ Crow Farm and Vineyard. Model~ Joy Bowman.

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~Blushing in "Loved"!~

10/28/2013

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"Loved" Wedding Gown. This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs and dKin Photography.

Recently, Sun*Kissed Designs collaborated with d Kin Photography, as part of the creative vision of photographer Ashley Stubbs, for a photo shoot! The photo shoot took place at Crow Farm and Vineyard in Kennedyville, MD and featured the floral design of Intrigue Design and Decor, make-up artistry by Behind the Compact and Joy Bowman as the beautiful model.

"Loved" Wedding Gown is a sneak peak of the new Coastal Collection by Sun*Kissed Designs! It is a peach chiffon and rayon dress that features a completely hand beaded strap with individual seed beads and alternating pink, blush and dusty rose tulle and organza hand beaded flowers that overflow from the second strap, throughout the chiffon bodice. The skirt base is a flowing rayon that has alternating cathedral pick-ups and gathers. "Loved" was designed with the sunset in mind! As a wedding gown that breaks through traditional design concepts and colors, it was created to accent an outdoor scene, while remaining inviting and classic. When partnered with the beautiful location of Crow Farm and Vineyard, the cascading details of the floral bouquet by Intrigue Design and Decor, the flawless artistry of Behind the Scenes, the effortless beauty of Joy Bowman and the incomparable vision and technique of dKin Photography, it is no wonder that the photo shoot left many blushing with fascination!

Here is the synopsis of the photo shoot by photographer Ashley Stubbs of dKin Photography.

"I wanted to assemble a shoot where we used local artists and contributors to showcase our work. The styled shoot revolved around a handmade dress from Sun*Kissed Designs. The design was custom made, which uses a peach chiffon bodice and peach rayon skirt. There are alternating cathedral gatherings throughout the skirt. The bodice features handmade tulle and organza flowers and florets that creep up one of the straps. The flowers are centered with beautiful hand beaded pistils and stamens. The other strap is adorned with beads that were hand sewn into the dress.

Behind the Compact did both hair and makeup for our shoot. Sara wanted to incorporate the model's ombre hair coloring into her design. She meticulously hid every bobby pin, too! Also, the makeup was flawless. She was able to give the illusion of airbrush makeup, but with no airbrush at all!

Crow Farm is a locally owned and operated farm that raises angus beef. The farm is also a vineyard that boasts award-winning wine! Crow Farm is home to a bed and breakfast. It will encompass over 10 acres of grapes, which can make several bottles of wine :)!

Intrigue Design and Decor assembled a gorgeous arrangement of roses and orchids. It literally was breathtakingly beautiful.

Joy Bowman was our model for the session. I have worked with Joy on previous shoots, and she has been one of the most gracious models I have ever met. She takes direction and criticism incredibly well. I look forward to seeing BIG things from her."

Check out images from the photo shoot below and the entire album on the Facebook Page for Sun*Kissed Designs.

"Loved" Wedding Gown. Sun*Kissed Designs. This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs and d Kin Photography. Model~Joy Bowman Hair and Make-up~Behind the Compact.

"Loved" Wedding Gown. Sun*Kissed Designs. This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs and d Kin Photography. Venue~ Crow Farm and Vineyard. Model~ Joy Bowman.

"Loved" Wedding Gown. Sun*Kissed Designs. This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs and d Kin Photography. Floral Bouquet~ Intrigue Design and Decor. Model~ Joy Bowman.

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New Hair Accessories in the ~Sun*Kissed Designs Hair and Body Accessories Boutique~!!

11/17/2012

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New loveliness has been added to the ~Sun*Kissed Designs Hair and Body Accessories Boutique~!! The Hand Beaded Headband, Hand Beaded Floral Headscarf and the Hand Beaded Flower Headband are 3 beautiful alternatives to the traditional wedding veil! Chamberlin Photography in Stafford, VA contacted Sun*Kissed Designs for a few custom headpieces and 3 different looks were created! Check back for the images that Chamberlin Photography used the pieces in.

Intricate and unique, each piece and also be customized to incorporate your wedding colors, you favorite color or even something blue! Take a peek and then head over to the ~Sun*Kissed Designs Hair and Body Accessories Boutique~ for more detail images of each piece!!

Hand Beaded Headband. This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs.

Hand Beaded Floral Head Scarf. This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs.

Hand Beaded Flower Headband. This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs.

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New ~Fall In Love~ Sun*Kissed Designs Sales Offers Now Available on the website!!

9/11/2012

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In preparation for Fall, new sales and discounts are available on the website, www.sunkissedbridal.com! As the summer comes to a close, Sun*Kissed Designs is preparing for the Fall season by offering even more deals and discounts! Check out the highlighted sale and a few pictures of the accessories 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!)

To kick off the Fall season, from now until October 11th, 2012 at midnight (Eastern Standard Time) Receive 30% off of any accessory purchase including custom orders! (Prices have been adjusted on the website to reflect the 30% off savings. Because the Custom Accessories Orders are custom creations, please email chantelfrancina@sunkissedbridal.com your requests so that an invoice can be generated.) New products will be listed for you to Fall In Love with so shop away!!

This is a great time to get your wedding gown and/or bridal party hair and body accessories 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.

Full Length Veil. This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs.

Custom Hair Fascinator. This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs.

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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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Oceanic Jems!!

7/20/2011

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This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs.

I am always in awe of the scenery when I go to the ocean!! It is sometimes by the crisp air as it passes by your cheek or by the enormous rocks occasionally strewn across the sand. There is just something lovely about the ocean!

While visiting Rhode Island recently, I passed through several beaches. Each offered something different from the others. We eventually came to a spot situated near harbor waters. The rocks were huge! The air beyond inviting!! And the inspiration was out of this world!!

I design gowns that are unique with hints of familiarity. Accessible yet off the beaten path...much like this beach. I feel that getting away from the mainstream and what is expected opens the door for creativity and for the bride to shine as well as the gown...

So when I saw the crisp blues and solid greens, coupled with the frosted and dark grays, it was like seeing the perfect palette of coastal inspired accessories!!

Ocean rock inspired jewelry doesn't always come heavy, stark and casual. There are necklaces made of labradorite and chrysocolla earrings. Opal, turquoise and chalcedony stones gathered for bracelets. The list of natural stones is endless!!

Neiman Marcus offers the Gurhan Precious jewelry collection where beautifully simple pieces are abundant. And the Sundance catalog offers jewelry by designer Danielle Welmond where she creates radiant stone jewelry that is soft and lovely!

It is always fun to play with contrasts! Pairing a soft wedding gown with contrasting oceanic jems brings many elements of individuality and loveliness to your bridal attire!

This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs.

This image is courtesy of Sundancecatalog.com of work by artist Danielle Welmond. Aqua and Labradorite Necklace.

This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs.

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We've been published!!

~Blushing in "Loved"!~

New Hair Accessories in the ~Sun*Kissed Designs Hair and Body Accessories Boutique~!!

New ~Fall In Love~ Sun*Kissed Designs Sales Offers Now Available on the website!!

Think Spring!!

Oceanic Jems!!

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