Everything's Coming Up Roses: Liancarlo To Preview Spring 2014 Collection

At Chic Parisien, we’re incredibly lucky to call some of the top bridal designers in the world our friends, and even luckier that they come to visit us in-store as often as they do! Right off the heels of an amazing Trunk Show with Lazaro and Maria Elena Headpieces, which took place last week, we’re excited to welcome back the amazing Carlos Ramirez of Liancarlo.

Famous for combining “feminine silhouettes with the use of luxurious fabrics, sumptuous textures and exquisite hand-work detail,” Liancarlo will preview its Spring 2014 Collection during a special Trunk Show this Friday and Saturday at our store.

 

As an added bonus, Carlos Ramirez himself will be on hand to chat with our blushing brides, as well as give them styling tips for their big day. Come join us!

Liancarlo Trunk Show

With Special Appearance by Carlos Ramirez

January 10 – 11, 2014

RSVP (305) 448-5756

Guest of the Week: Carlos Ramirez of Liancarlo

A happy Monday to everyone! Our team is prepping for a fun week ahead as we'll have one of our favorite Collections in store. We'll be featuring the latest gowns from Liancarlo. It's always a good time when we have designer (and incredible artist) Carlos Ramirez in our boutique styling our gorgeous brides. We can't wait!

We've been lucky enough to have Carlos visit us before (snapshots from his last visit below) and our brides absolutely LOVED working with him. Don't miss your chance to consult with him this week!

  

Inspired Beyond Belief: Liancarlo Trunk Show!

We're beyond thrilled!  Off the heels of Bridal Market, this weekend we have the amazing Liancarlo Trunk Show!  This collection is absolutely AMAZING!  It's designed for a modern day princess... Gorgeous silhouettes, exquisite fabrics and the most stunning details we've seen in a while.   But as usual images speak louder than words.   So not only are we showcasing pics of some of our fave gowns, including some beautiful details we've spotted, but also, we're featuring a short film where Liancarlo designer, Carlos Ramirez, tells us about his inspiration! The film is absolutely lovely! Every bride-to-be looking for a gown must see it!

The trunk show will be Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. During the trunk show, Liancarlo designer, Carlos Ramirez, will be in store helping brides-to-be find their perfect gown.  This is definitely a unique opportunity! If you're interested make your appointment as soon as possible, spots are going fast!  We're so excited....Any gowns or details you're loving?  Tell us about it, we always love to hear!

XOXO

Swoon Time: Designer Sample Sale Time!

Who’s ready for one of our favorite events of the year?  Yes, it’s that time again… designer SAMPLE SALE time!  Starting this Thursday, we’ll be featuring gowns from a lot of our favorite designers:  Monique Lhuillier, Marchesa, Badgley Mischka, Romona Keveza, Lazaro, Manuel Mota, Elie Saab, Jenny Packham, Liancarlo, Amsale, Christos, Kenneth Pool among others.  We'll feature both, bridal and special occasion gowns from top designer previous collections!  The sample sale will run from April 18 – April 27.  To make an appointment go here!  In the meantime, here's a sneak peek at some of the designers we’ll feature... this is really a swoon worthy event and we can't wait!

XOXO

Blushing Bride!

When planning a wedding, beautiful, pretty and gorgeous are definitely adjectives brides want to hear… Not only when describing how they look, which we believe ALL brides look gorgeous on their wedding day, but how the wedding looks!  So if a bride wants to bring the pretty, BLUSH PINK is the perfect way to go. Reese Witherspoon and Jessica Biel both went blush pink with their gowns, but even a simple blush pink hair accessory, nail color or an accent on the cake will be elegant, gorgeous, delicate… Simply, beautiful!   Here are some of our favorite blush pink dresses and bridal inspirations!   What do you think, is blush pink gorgeous and romantic or is it too feminine for a wedding affair?  Would love to hear what you think... and for more blush inspiration go here! XOXO

Bouquet white dress:  Lisa Lefkowitz

Pink cupcakes:  Catch My Party

Pink Ribbon Cake:  Linda Rosa

Pink Bouquet Centerpiece:  Karen Buckle Photography

Pink Flower Girl dress: Kristin Vining Photography

Reese and Jessica Wedding Pics:  Hello! Magazine

Trunk Show 411!

Happy Friday!  We are in full trunk show mode and recently we have been talking a lot about trunk shows.  We had Monique’s Trunk Show last weekend and this weekend we have the amazing Liancarlo trunk show! However, this got us thinking and we realized not everyone knows what a trunk show is, what are the benefits and what to expect at one… Here is the 411:

What is a Trunk Show?

A Trunk Show highlights one particular designer collection.  Gowns from the designer’s newest collection are on display, it may even be the first time some of these gowns are in the store, along with gowns from the designer’s previous collections.

Why Shop During a Trunk Show?

There are a variety of perks to shopping for your gown during a Trunk Show.  Special "gifts" are often offered from the store as well as the designer such as a complimentary plain veil or pattern changes to your gown (which would normally have a fee attached).

Additionally, the designer or a top company representative may be in-store during the Trunk Show and will be available to personally assist with your selection.

Before Attending a Trunk Show?

We always urge brides to do their homework and have an idea of what they’re looking for before attending a Trunk Show.  Search online, shop around, try on various styles so you know what’s right for you.  Trunk Shows are not intended to be “pressure cookers” or stressful, but due to the limited time the dresses are in the store and the special event incentives, brides are urged to purchase the dress they fall in love with on that day.

When selecting Trunk Shows to attend, make sure you’re familiar with the designer being showcased.  During a Trunk Show, the store’s team likely will be open to showing you gowns from other designers, but the highlighted designer is definitely the focus of the event.

We hope you have a great weekend!  And for more information on this weekend's Liancarlo trunk show, click here!

XOXO

Liancarlo Trunk Show! Swoon worthy!

We are absolutely thrilled with today’s announcement...  This weekend we have the Liancarlo Trunk Show at the store! In addition, we will be hosting Liancarlo’s designer Carlos Ramirez. He will be stopping by the store on Friday, Jan 18 and Saturday, Jan 19 to help brides fall in love with their perfect gown.   This collection is absolutely GORGEOUS, completely swoon worthy, so be sure not to miss this great opportunity!  For more details, click here.

But this is not all… we dreamed a dream… and we asked Carlos if he would also be our first Designer guest blogger!  All the stars aligned and he agreed!!! We are thrilled!  Here is what he told us:

What inspired this collection?

I got to spend some time in Venice, Italy this summer.  Part of that experience influenced how I approached this collection.  There is a misty, almost translucent quality to the light there, very different from the sharp strong light of South Florida.  I wanted the collection to have this sort of undefined translucency to it, nothing in the collection is in a sharp white, all the whites and creams and shell colors are misty and soft.  Also, to keep the translucent quality I worked primarily in tulles and laces.  The effect is a very subtle and ethereal effect to the gowns.  Where there is embroidery it is achieved with a thin pale silver thread or a Swarovsky crystal that just catches the light.

Do you have a favorite current bridal trend right now?

I am not big on bridal trends per se.  I think the essence of bridal should be a feeling of timelessness.  By this I do not mean period dressing, I am referring to dressing in a modern way that isn't trendy and thus dated.  A few years back all the craze was colored sashes, today that already looks dated and its only been a couple of years, brides should avoid that.  Sometimes it’s a fine line between knowing how to dress with the times, but avoiding what becomes a defining look for a period.

 When it comes to choosing a bridal gown, what is the best advice/tip you can give a bride?

My best advice in choosing a gown is first know where you are getting married and what kind of an event you plan to have and then dress accordingly.  You are not going to wear the same thing if you are getting married on the beach in Cabo versus the St Regis in NY.  It makes a difference what kind of an event you are planning, is it outdoors? indoors? hotel? on the sand? in a ballroom? what you wear should  be in harmony with the theme of your event.

Secondly, once you know what look or feeling you are going for, find a style that works and enhances your figure.  Don’t get caught into trends that are not necessarily flattering on you.  That’s were a good sales person who is familiar with body types can be very helpful.  Finally, look in the mirror… Do you love it? Does it feel like you? Does it make you happy?  No one knows these answers better than you, trust yourself and go for it.  And stop looking.  Don’t become the obsessed bridal customer.  Yes, there may be other dresses out there in the future that would look good, but for that matter there may be other fiancés as well, at some point you've got to go with your feeling and move on to all the other aspects of the wedding.

XOXO