Ines Di Santo and Maria Elena Appearance Weekend
It was such a treat to have the very talented Ines di Santo and Maria Elena in store last week. We kicked off the week with a cocktail party with A Joy Wallace in their honor where the champagne flowed, A Joy Wallace served up tiny, edible art pieces that were almost too pretty too eat (but it turned out they tasted even better!) and we mixed, mingled, caught-up, laughed and even helped a few brides find their Ines dresses during the party! Can you think of a better way to spend a rainy Thursday evening? We certainly can't!
We had two beautiful models in store trying on a rotation of Ines Di Santo dresses with Maria Elena Accessories because it just doesn't do justice to have those gorgeous dresses on the hangers all night.
Ines, the talented designer behind so many memorable #realchicbride looks, visited us with her daughter Veronica all the way from Toronto to show us the latest collection. We all agreed that the dresses were timeless, chic and each beautiful and artful in their own way, but it was the lace pantsuit that had us really dreaming of a funky, cool bride that would pull it off. We know you're out there - come visit Chic Parisien!
Maria Elena was in store with the inimitable Gisele Del Busto. They accessorized brides all night long and then all weekend long! Maria Elena was kind enough to give away quite a few of her signed books to brides who can take it home as a reminder of the day they said yes to the dress and the accessories! The Maria Elena showstoppers were the crowns - because no one can resist the urge to play princess for a night (and why should you?!). They range in size from queen sized to more delicate tiaras.
We also had the very talented Ray Santana join us. Not only is he one of Miami's most sought-after photographers, he's an old friend of Ines and he even shot Veronica's wedding! All the images in this post are by Ray, we're so grateful he came to lend an expert eye and document the night for us!
This was such a special weekend, we're sad to see it end. But, the chicness isn't over, it's just beginning as we continue our 2016 Trunk Shows with Berta next weekend and Monique Lhuillier right after. If you're a bride looking for your perfect wedding dress, January is the month to shop, so make you appointments now!
Stay chic!
xoxo
Looking Back at Lazaro's Chic Parisien Appearance
January has been busy, busy, busy around the boutique. Between holiday engagements, Valentine's Day right around the corner and wedding season about to kick off, we have an event scheduled for every weekend of the month - and then some!
We couldn't have been happier to kick off 2016 with the very talented, uber chic Lazaro. We invited our very beautiful friend Adrienne to come and try on the new Lazaro collection. With the help of Lazaro himself, we picked these few dresses to showcase as our favorites, but really who can pick just a few when they're all so chic! You'll have to come in and decide which is your favorite.
A Busy Week Ahead with Ines Di Santo and Maria Elena In Store
There's a lot in store this week! We'll have Ines di Santo and Maria Elena of Maria Elena Accessories visiting the boutique for a week of special events and trunk shows. Everyone is invited to celebrate with us as we welcome them into Chic Parisien for a few days that are sure to be chic, chic, chic!
#RealChicBride Nicole in Anna Maier
Nicole embodies a classic bride look at her wedding in Turnberry Isle! Isn't she so chic? We love the tropical touch that the venue adds to this first look.
Photos are by Domino Arts Photography.
A Jenny Packham Bride
This Argentine beauty, Valentina, in Jenny Packham really brought her own sense of personal style to this already unique and chic dress!
Tis The Season! Wedding Season!
While the rest of the country waits for the sunny summer months for outdoor weddings, we have an opposite schedule down here in Miami. Wedding season kicked off in November and our inboxes will be full of photos of our #realchicbrides as their weddings take place throughout the Miami winter. Here's a look at a few of these stunning, chic brides:
Gloria in Berta.
Don't forget to send us your wedding pictures - it's never too late!
Love In Lazaro
Lazaro, a Real Chic Bride, and Vizcaya make for the most dramatic, stunning wedding combination around! The drama in this photoshoot is absolutely unreal!
Looking In Love In Berta
We see loads of photos of people looking in love around here, but this one just OOZES that je ne sais quoi that makes wedding pictures something really special and full of love. Maybe it has to do with the bride's stunning Berta gown?
Real Chic Bride in Monique Lhuillier
Meet #RealChicBride Stephanie, her stunning Monique Lhuillier dress and her #squad.
Front Row At Inbal Dror
Now that we're back from Bridal Market (aka #nybfw) we can finally share all these amazing photos that we snapped real time! Catherine and Keidy were in New York for the week soaking up all the chicness fresh off the runway. At Inbal Dror's Fall/Winter 2016 show, we saw a whole lot of classic Inbal; sexy, show-stopping numbers for a bride looking to make a statement. The slits were high. The neckline was low. And the silhouettes showed of a sexy shape. We swooned. We snapped pictures of as many looks as we could, but who could blame us for getting a bit distracted as these looks walked down the runway?
This collection played with fabric in new and interesting ways, swaths of silver flowed into nudes and nary a full white dress was seen. Notice the cloud-like, gossamer quality and the voluminous but ultra-light bolero in photo four.
Imagine how hard it was to pick what to buy for Chic Parisien! Don't fret, we know our brides and we're confident in our choices. Can't wait to announce when this collection will be here for a trunk show. Stay posted on our Instagram (@chicparisien)!
Looking Back
Just a couple snapshots of what's been going on #aroundtheboutique lately. If you're following us on Instagram you're seeing it all happen live - if you're a bride who's been shopping with us lately you might have been here while we took one of these pictures. Don't forget to send us your photos of shopping at the boutique and, of course, of your big day!
xx
Stay chic!
#RealChicBrides of Instagram (+ THANK YOU)
Just a quick recap of some #RealChicBride moments recently shared on our Instagram. We wanted to say thank you, thank you to all our brides and followers who helped us get to 24K today! TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND!
We can't believe that every time we press send so many of you follow along with what's going on #aroundtheboutique, our inspiration photos, dresses from our designers and all the rest of the daily chic inspiration we post on Instagram.
If you're a #RealChicBride who hasn't been featured, it's never too late to send us your photos!
XOXO we love you all!
-Chic Parisien
Real Chic Blushing Bride in Bliss By Monique Lhuillier
This beautiful #RealChicBride sent us her wedding day pictures and we wanted to instantly share them with all of you! Katharina is wearing Bliss by Monique Lhuillier.
Be sure you scroll all the way to the bottom for a glimpse of a totally swoon-worthy sweets table!
Photos by Andres Llopart
A Real Chic Mother Daughter Story
It takes a really chic bride to take her mother's dress from 34 years ago and make it look this good! Or maybe it takes a really chic dress? In this case, both are true. Real Chic Bride Johnette came back to Chic Parisien to shop for her wedding dress 34 years after her mother originally bought her gown with us. Not only did she find the perfect chic Lazaro dress for her own wedding, but she wore her mother's dress for her engagement photos - with no alterations! She even took some lace off the jacket sleeves to make the headpiece! How ultra-chic is it to buy a dress that suits your style but take your mom's dress and turn it into a family heirloom by making it a part of your wedding?
We hope Johnette's creative take on her mother's dress inspires other brides to revisit their mother's gowns!
Check back here soon for pictures of the actual wedding!
Such Style: A Styled Shoot with Berta, Manolo Doreste and More!
Sometimes it's fun to see our dresses styled in a whole new, totally chic and over the top way - this photoshoot proves it!
Credits Below:
Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach
Photographer: Manolo Doreste
Cinematography: Alan Button
Models: Evolution Model Management
Stylist: Erika Glocher
Hair & Make Up: Deborah Conception
Chic Parisien - Berta (Dress on Piano) https://www.facebook.com/ChicParisien | https://instagram.com/chicparisien
Berta Bridal (Dress on Piano) https://www.facebook.com/BertaBridal | https://instagram.com/bertabridal
J. Del Olmo (Dress in Suite) https://www.facebook.com/jdelolmobridal | https://instagram.com/jdelolmobridal
Badgley Mischka (Dress in Suite) https://www.facebook.com/BadgleyMischka | https://instagram.com/badgleymischka
Accessories: Maria Elena Headpieces
Flowers and Decor: The Breakers
Linens: Wildflower Linens
Chair Accessories: M The Collection
Berta's Chic In-Store Appearance!
Last week we were honored to host the chic, inimitable Berta of Berta Bridal. You probably recognize the name, she's the mastermind behind the gowns that have rethought what a wedding dress should look like. They're sexy, they're elegant and they're made entirely by hand with exquisite attention paid to even the finest of details. Berta herself oversees the process of each and every dress from her studio in Israel.
For her first US appearance (ever!) Berta chose to come visit Chic Parisien and spend some time in the store meeting past Chic Berta Brides and fitting future #RealChicBrides. What a treat it was for brides-to-be who came and had their dresses fitted by the designer herself.
In honor of her visit we threw, what else but a chic fete in her honor!? There was champagne, there were models showing off the latest designs and some of our long-term Berta favorites and there were, of course, brides!
Here's a look at the party, but don't forget to check back because we'll soon be posting an exclusive interview with Berta!
Photos By: Manolo Doreste.
Event Sponsors: Distinctive Details , Stephen Starr Events , Divine Delicacies , Elements & Accents.
Lazaro Trunk Show Featuring Personal Appearance
We love when Lazaro comes to visit! Yes, we love when the chic new collections come in (And boy are they chic! Wait till you see the photos below!), but we are so lucky to have Lazaro himself coming with the dresses for this trunk show. Starting tomorrow, brides will have the unique opportunity to work one-on-one with the designer himself. Lazaro will be #aroundtheboutique to provide his expert eye to brides trying on his designs.
What could be a more special way to shop for a gown than in the most qualified of hands?
Here's a look at some of the stand-out gowns in a truly stand-out collection:
Wynwood Love: #RealChicBride in Naeem Khan
Here's a long overdue post, but trust on this one, it's better late than never - the Wynwood Love wedding of Danielle and Frankie. Danielle was a radiant bride in Naeem Khan with a backdrop of a Wynwood venue transformed for this modern and sophisticated wedding.
You can check out the whole amazing wedding gallery by Kane and Social here.
#LuxeFeteAtVersace
When we had the chance to participate in a shoot at the Versace Mansion - we jumped for joy! Yes we would send over a dress! And of course, it should be Berta! The perfect fit for this iconic, glam venue.
We knew that with one of these chic gowns and the Versace Mansion as the backdrop, we'd see something special - but we could have never imagined something this beautiful, this luxe!
The full credits are listed below the images. Each and every one of them a talented vendor as these photos show. If you want to see more images, and who wouldn't, head over to Luxe Fête - that's the creative mind that literally had a dream of this bride and then made it all happen in real life. Enjoy!
Planning and Design: @LuxeFete
Photographer: @_dianalupu
Cake: Dominque Couture Cakes
Florals: @sproutmiami
Berta Wedding Gown and Veil: @chicparisien
Jewelry: @mariaelenaheadpieces
Bridal Styling: @dressvoyage
Make Up: @natashagrossmakeupartist
Hair: @braid_queen
Furniture and Linens: @nuagedesignsinc
Tableware: @zgallerie
Paper Suite: Letter Heads
Aventura Magazine Features Chic, Chic, Chic Parisien Gowns
Aventura Magazine did us the great honor of featuring our gowns in their very beautiful Bridal Issue. Monique Lhuillier (Posh Gown) and Inbal Dror (BR-13-23) take center stage with Miami's iconic Cuban architecture as a backdrop and Maria Elena Headpieces as accessories.
Photos by @gioalmapics and styling by @marcelopolis.
