Armor+Adorn: Fairytale Dress Time TWO+

WELCOME to PART TWO of A+A's dedication to some amazing couture bridal designers! If you didn't have enough to look at last week with St. Pucchi, here's a special treat for you :)

Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuillier and her designs

The Los Angeles based, Philippines-born couture designer has become a household name in bridal and red carpet gowns. Her lacy and frothy dresses are huge hits amongst celebrities and us regular folk alike. She is known for her ultra-feminine and ultra-flattering body conscious bridal designs (as well as AWESOME bridesmaid designs too!). May I present just some of the many dresses that Lhuillier has crafted for her recent collections!

Note: All runway photos are courtesy of www.theringbearer.ca

Fall 2012 Collection:

Adoration

Adoration Bodice

Aurora

Aurora Back

Aurora Detail

Bouquet

Cecelia

Cecelia Bodice

Cherish

Cherish Bodice

Coquette

Coquette Back

Coquette Bodice

Heidi

Heidi Front

Heidi Back

Mila

Mila Back

Promise

Promise Back

I think Aurora and Coquette are my favourites from this collection, simply because of how much detail is put into each of them.

Aurora has incredible beadwork, but also a very classic fit and flare silhouette. The neckline is typically very flattering on most body types, but unfortunately the model doesn't have quite enough in the bust to fill it properly.

Coquette just has a beautiful shape with a bustier bodice, cap sleeves, a dropped waist and a ribbon belt. The textured skirt is dramatic but romantic at the same time.

Both dresses also have a great off-white colouring too, which I find to be the easiest for most complexions to wear. Sometimes a stark white can be too cold and severe on a bride.

Spring 2012:

As an extra treat, I've included some picks from Lhuillier's earlier Spring collection, where you'll see more petal-like fabric accents, floral embroidery and beading, delicate lace edging, textured chiffon layers, her affinity for belts, and rhinestone butterfly embellishments.