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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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Snow Queen!!~Faux Fur and Winter Weather Accessories~

1/31/2013

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Winter weddings are beautiful!! The snow and colder temperatures are truly inspiring. Whether it is through icicles or snow topped roofs, snow is a beautiful way to romanticize a scene!


If you are planning a wedding during the winter months or in a colder destination, there are great ways to accessorize that will leave you looking breathtaking and timeless and will keep you warm!


Faux fur, tweed, velvet, wool, leather and suede are all amazing and versatile fabrics. These textiles are perfect for winter weather and can all remain lovely when used in a neutral palette!


Wraps, shrugs and jackets are all great accessories that can be made using winter weight fabrics and in the colors that will match and/or compliment your wedding gown and bridal colors! Each creates a different styled look and feel for your wedding and a fun way to include something old, new, borrowed or blue!

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Faux fur is a beautiful way to keep warm! It is cost effective and can be accessorized with beautiful brooches to increase its elegance!
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Choose a winter weight fabric that is neutral in color so that it can be adorned with crystals or sparkling elements that will make it pop!
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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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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!!




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Hand Beaded Headband. This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs.
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Hand Beaded Floral Head Scarf. This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs.
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Hand Beaded Flower Headband. This image is property of Sun*Kissed Designs.
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Creating the ~Vintage Winter Sparkle~ Photo Shoot!

11/17/2012

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Developing a concept like "Vintage Winter Sparkle" was easy for me! Think of the pretty things I would like to see at a winter wedding. But I wanted to take the concept a step further by choosing artisans that were passionate about their crafts and put their heart and soul in their work. I knew just who to ask!!


Jen Reilly Hattenbach Reilly-Graves~ Jen Reilly Photography/ P Square Studios

Jen and I met at a bridal show and have collaborated on a photo shoot in the past. So working with her was an idea I didn't have to think twice about! What most people don't know is that in addition to being an amazing photographer, Jen creates photo books of the images with her own graphic elements, that can personalize any collection of memories!


Tenisha Dotstry~ Peggy Jay Jewelry

I had the pleasure of meeting and collaborating with Tenisha during a bridal fashion show where I was first introduced to her amazing jewelry! Beautiful and timeless pieces that compliment any gown. And crystal jeweled shoes that can be custom jeweled!!!! (She applies each jewel one by one!) I've fell in love with her work and will not look back!


Sara Lawrence~ Up Do's for I Do's

It was at my very first bridal show that I met Ashley Riddle, the owner of Up Do's for I Do's! She was so nice and had super amazing staff members, I knew that I had to collaborate with her in some way in the future! So while planning the shoot I knew I wanted the best and she and her staff are definitely the best! (Just look at their work and  read the reviews and raves!!) She and her team can make any make-up application look natural and can create beautiful hair styles for any occasion! Sara was the perfect beauty expert, so good that this renowned make-up artist, can effortlessly create and maintain any overall look!


Maribel Kalata~ EightTreeSteet

Being a lover of all things pretty and florals was the starting place when choosing a florist for the shoot. Maribel's passion speaks volumes and is seen in every detail of every arrangement, boutonniere...and brooch bouquet!!! I adore brooch bouquets (and had no idea how heavy they are!) And Maribel's bouquets tell a story! You wonder not just what was her inspiration, but why certain pieces were chosen and where they had been before. Her flower arrangements bring elements in from nature that compliment without being an obvious choice. Her work is pleasant to be around!


Rachael Powers~ Cakes by Rachael

Rachael's cakes are amazing. They taste good and look like artwork! What more can you ask for! It takes great skill to show the elegance of simple design. Although much of her work is also ornate, the beautiful cakes made for our shoot, were designed in such a way that effortless beauty was on full display!


The Elkridge Furnace Inn

The Elkridge Furnace Inn is a fine dining restaurant rich in decadent cuisine, vintage elegance and local history. Located on the Patapsco River, this venue that holds weddings, special events and corporate meetings, was the perfect place for this shoot! The interior and the exterior grounds created a special location full of natural elements that could be the perfect backdrop for love in any season. It also has the most professional and kind staff around!


Tia Beverly and Anthony Smith~ Our Lovely Models!


What can I say Tia and Anthony are just beautiful! And from start to finish very professional and accommodating. I knew that they had the look I was going for for the shoot, and after working with them, I know they have the talent as the perfect models as well!


Visit the highlighted links above for more information about each vendor! Take a look of some of the behind the scenes shots during the photo shoot! For the entire collection of images click here-------> Sun*Kissed Designs




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~Vintage Winter Sparkle~

11/17/2012

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On November 11, 2012, Sun*Kissed Designs joined an amazing group of vendors to bring to life my vision for some Vintage Winter Sparkle!


We came together and created a photo shoot that was held at the lovely Elkridge Furnace Inn! I knew coming together with such talented artisans would produce something beautiful, but I had no idea that I was in for something simply lovely!! Check out the images below and visit these amazing vendors on their websites and Facebook pages for more updates and information! To see the complete collection of images from the photo shoot click here-------> Sun*Kissed Designs



~Participating Vendors~

Styled Wedding Photo Shoot Concept: Sun*Kissed Designs/Chantél F. Fielder

Photographer: P Squared Studios-Jen Reilly Photography/ Jen Reilly-Graves

Florist: Eight Tree Street/ Maribel Kalata

Jewelry: Peggy Jay Jewelry/Tenisha Dotstry

Gown, Ruffle Collar, Shawl and Fascinator: Sun*Kissed Designs/Chantél F. Fielder

Cake: Cakes by Rachael/Rachael Powers

Make-up and Hair: Up Do's for I Do's/Sara Lawrence

Models: Tia Beverly and Anthony Smith

Venue: The Elkridge Furnace Inn

Date of Shoot: November 11, 2012

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Florals by EightTreeStreet. This image is property of Jen Reilly Photography/P Square Studios and Sun*Kissed Designs.
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Brooch Bouquet by EightTreeStreet. Jewelry by Peggy Jay Jewelry. This image is property of Jen Reilly Photography/P Square Studios and Sun*Kissed Designs.
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Gown, Fascinator and Ruffle Collar by Sun*Kissed Designs. This image is property of Jen Reilly Photography/P Square Studios and Sun*Kissed Designs.
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Florals by EightTreeStreet. This image is the property of Jen Reilly Photography/ P Square Studios and Sun*Kissed Designs.
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Cake by Cakes by Rachael. This image is property of Jen Reilly Photography/ P Square Studios and Sun*Kissed Designs.
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Bouquet by EightTreeStreet. This image is property of Jen Reilly Photography/P Square Studios and Sun*Kissed Designs.
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This image is property of Jen Reilly Photography/P Square Studios and Sun*Kissed Designs
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Jewelry by Peggy Jay Jewelry. Make-up and Hair by Sara Lawrence for Up Do's for I Do's. This image is property of Jen Reilly Photography/ P Square Studios and Sun*Kissed Designs.
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Jewelry by Peggy Jay Jewelry. This image is property of Jen Reilly Photography/ P Square Studios and Sun*Kissed Designs.
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Jeweled Shoes by Peggy Jay Jewelry. This image is property of Jen Reilly Photography/ P Square Studios and Sun*Kissed Designs.
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Gown, Ruffle Collar and Beaded Shawl by Sun*Kissed Designs. Brooch Bouquet by EightTreeStreet. Jewelry by Peggy Jay Jewelry. This image is property of Jen Reilly Photography/ P Square Studios and Sun*Kissed Designs.
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This image is property of Jen Reilly Photography/ P Square Studios and Sun*Kissed Designs.
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Hair and Make-up by Sara Lawrence for Up Do's for I Do's. Jewelry by Peggy Jay Jewelry. Gown and Ruffle Collar Sun*Kissed Designs. Boutonnier by EightTreeStreet. This image is property of Jen Reilly Photography/ P Square Studios and Sun*Kissed Designs.
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~The Reason for the Season~

12/23/2011

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What a wonderful time of the year! From the height of gratitude at thanksgiving to the love and sacrifice of Christmas, I looooooooove this time of the year!!

Let the winter elements and traditions of the season keep you stirred up and excited as you continue planning your big day! Whether you choose acorns and cinnamon scented pine cones or warm cranberry and shades of cream, this is an amazing season to be inspired (despite the hurried shoppers and long lines!)

Remember The Reason for this season and every season! And bring the only thing that matters into every part of the bridal style inspiration planning for your wedding...Love!!

Merry Christmas!! May you have a blessed, beautiful, lovely and amazing Holiday Season and New Year!!

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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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