You may have heard of DC Bouquets before – Debbie Carlisle the founder and designer makes beautiful bouquets entirely from vintage jewellery pieces, a glitzy and uber glamorous alternative to real blooms. Just yesterday Debbie officially launched her new 2012 accessories collection and asked RMW if we’d like the first sneaky peek for our gorgeous readers…
Would we?
Why of course we would.
Especially when the pieces are elegant, feminine and oh-so fashion forward. And the photography has such a dreamy ethereal quality that you become completely lost in the images. I am also loving the fact Debbie has chosen to demonstrate each head piece with both soft loose locks and a chic sophisticated up-do.
Oh and there are statement cuffs. And you know how I love a cuff for W-day right?
I’ll hand you straight over to Madam Carlisle to take you through each luscious item folks….
Top – Mae £150: This delicate creation can be worn as a forehead band, headband, or wrapped around a ballerina bun. Pearl, diamante and glass bugle beads embellish a fine lace backing on an organza ribbon and bring high drama and glamour when worn on the forehead and sophisticated elegance worn as a band or wrap. Matching Mae cuff available.
Bottom – Natalia £145: Natalia is a stunning diamante headpiece which sits fluidly against the head in a design reminiscent of delicate lace. The soft curves created by the sparkling diamante combine to create a romantic yet striking look. Natalia comes on a comb so it can be placed in different positions – but can also be placed on a headband by request which will be wrapped with satin ribbon in the colour of your choice.
Top – Florence £160: This show-stopping diamante headpiece is designed to be worn both as a fashion-forward forehead chain and a more traditional headband. Sitting on a delicate organza ribbon, this is a really versatile piece which combines glamour with romance – wear with loose flowing curls for a hippy chick look or a more structured style to channel your inner rock chick.
Bottom – Brigitte £120: This pale ivory floral headpiece is a simple feminine piece which really plays with texture. There’s sparkle too with lots of beading interspersed with the tiny applique flowers creating a fresh bohemian look. The headpiece sits on organza ribbon and can be worn as a headband, forehead band or bun wrap. Matching Brigitte cuff also available.
Top – Eva £95: Eva is an elegant diamond-shaped headpiece which adds real vintage style to your look. Ivory pearl beads nestle alongside glass bugle beads which give a delicate warm sparkle to the piece. Eva is available on a comb or a satin ribbon-covered headband in the colour of your choice.
Bottom – Evita £120: Elegant feather-topped headband finished with a diamond-shaped design made of ivory pearl and glass bugle beads which give a delicate warm sparkle to the piece. The Eva comb or headband could be worn by your bridesmaids to complement this design.
Top – Olivia £125 (pictured with Georgina cuff £80): A vintage clip earring forms a sparkling centrepiece to this elegant design. Three delicate leaves created from glass bugle beads make up the base of this design which will be topped by a unique vintage brooch sourced to complement your dress or other accessories. Try wearing two Olivia pieces close to the hairline for a striking fashion-forward look. Olivia comes on a comb but can be placed on a headband by request.
Bottom – Rosa £110: Rosa is a delicate floral design created from silver tone glass and ivory beads and designed to sit on a comb so it can be worn with a variety of hair styles. It can also be placed on a headband on request which will be wrapped with satin ribbon in the colour of your choice – choose bridal ivory or go for a colour that tones with your hair to help the band ‘disappear’.
Top – Clara £120 : This ivory floral headpiece can be worn both as a forehead band, headband and a bun wrap – and is a really delicate but striking piece. Three large flowers sit asymmetrically on an ivory organza ribbon with an embroidered floral centrepiece on each bloom sprinkled with the tiniest dusting of glass bugle beads. Matching Clara cuff available.
Bottom – Daisy Headband £60 and Cuff £20: Daisy is a simple, fresh embroidered floral ivory headpiece which can be worn as a simple single-strand headband or a forehead band. Delicate metallic embroidery completes the look with a warm glow that would work well with silver or champagne tones. Buy two headpieces and wear together for extra glamour – this style twinned with an ‘up-do’ and an empire line gown creates a beautiful regency look. Daisy sits on an ivory organza ribbon and has a matching Daisy cuff – wear two for added impact.
The Inspiration Behind The Collection: I wanted my new collection of headpieces and cuffs to reflect my love for high glamour designs – but also to have a new focus on more delicate lace and floral inspired pieces that reflect a softer ethereal element of vintage styling.
I’ve always had quite eclectic tastes and I think my new collection reflects that – there’s a mix of Regency, 1920s, 1960s and 1970s influences in the organza ribbon bands which expands on the Hollywood glamour of my original headpiece designs.
I wanted this collection to be as versatile as possible so brides could work with different looks on their wedding day from the same piece – and also feel that they could wear their headpiece in a different way after their wedding day rather keep it locked away in their wardrobe afterwards.
I don’t like to be too literal and although my pieces have vintage elements or are inspired by vintage style, they also have a modern fashionable twist. To reflect this I chose fashion photographer India Hobson to shoot the collection and I think she did a brilliant job of capturing the essence of the pieces.
I’ve always been a bit of a rock chick at heart and I think an element of that has worked its way into my new collection too, especially in Florence – which I named after Florence Welch from Florence and the Machine – I could totally imagine her rocking this piece on stage!
I would very much like a daisy headband. Maybe even two. And to be as cool as Florence Welch, even if just for a day.
How many of you lovelies are planning on an ethereal look for the big day?
And is anyone going for some full-on cuff action?!
If you are I’d like a picture please.
Big Coveting That Top Knot Love
Charlotte xxx
