Our Luxuriously Classical Gloster House Inspiration Shoot, Part II
Welcome to the second instalment of my Gloster House styled shoot. I hope you enjoyed the decor focus in Part I - now, feast your eyes on fashion and beauty. I was thoroughly chuffed with my haul for this one, nabbing stunning gowns from international brands Emila Wickstead, Halfpenny London and Mira Zwillinger (who loved our shots of their dresses so much they’ve used them quite a bit on their instagram… natch); plus some one-of-a-kind pieces from Irish vintage store Dirty Fabulous.
Planning & design by
Moi
Photography
Florals
This first one is Mira Zwillinger’s Olivia dress. It’s sexy as hell, thanks to the slinky silhouette, deep cut back, sheer sleeves and bodice, while also hitting all the pretty notes with that effortlessly delicate appliqué floral detail throughout, understated train hem and super demure bateau neckline. You would be delighted with yourself every time you looked at your wedding album, until the end of time.
Another by Tel Aviv brand Mira Zwillinger is this whimsical two-piece, the Rainbow. With its super fun cloud appliqué on barely there sheer tulle, tremendously cute capped frilly sleeves and voluminous skirt, I see this dress on a bride who’s rocking trainers on her wedding day, to increase her dance capabilities and add a signature edge to her bridal style. This dress was made for fun.
My favourite of the bunch is the Emila Wickstead Renne gown, a dress that’s so luxurious in its cut and weight and yet appeals to the minimalist bride, thanks to its effortless drape and the focus on structure over fine details. This is Emilia Wickstead to a tee. Some might see her style as frumpy, for those who get it, there’s little more chic. Oh, and that crown is AB Ellie, from Archive 12. Yes and yes.
Before we move on, I must acknowledge the beauty wearing these dresses; Kate Valk at Not Another Agency… this girl cannot take a bad picture. And, of course, the stellar beauty team of Michelle Grimes on hair and Orlaith Shore on makeup; find them both at Maven Bridal and prepare to be your best self.
Something blue by way of this 1950s prom dress, came from Irish vintage store Dirty Fabulous; boy do these ladies have an eye for a dress. Wedding trivia note: blue was the traditional colour for an Irish bride to wear, before the whole virginal white thing, so if you want to embrace the romance of the past, this is a gorgeously original way to do it.
And finally, some darling pussybow action from Halfpenny London; I give you the Breeze dress and Organza Bow Coat. What can I say; the volume, the bow, the cape silhouette, the pep hem; all of this is extremely good for my happiness levels. Love a bit of layering. Love a pocket on a wedding dress. Love this.
