Wednesday 27 June 2012


DRESS OF THE DAY

The new 2013 silhouettecollection by Circa Vintage brides 1950's Grace

A step by step introduction to the Vintage inspired wedding dresses influenced by the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s by the designer Astral Sundholm-Hayes.
The 1950’s has to be one of the most flattering silhouette’s in the last 100 years, nipped in at the waist and a full skirt makes every bride look like a film star. I have worked on three different design details for the Circa Vintage Brides 1950’s bride. Grace is a classic silk Duchess satin full length gown with simple lines again focusing on the nipped in waist to a full skirt and a cross over which hangs off the shoulders.



1950’s Vintage inspired Grace Kelly classic full length Duchess satin wedding gown with structured boned bodice covered with cross over wraps which hang delicately off the darted shoulders framing the face set into a wide waistband and full Princess skirt with slight train.



All Circa Vintage Brides wedding dresses made in England from silk

Friday 22 June 2012

DRESS OF THE DAY



A step by step introduction to the Vintage inspired wedding dresses influenced by the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s by the designer Astral Sundholm-Hayes.

Circa Vintage brides 1950's style Marilyn worn with Emmy shoes

The 1950’s has to be one of the most flattering silhouette’s in the last 100 years, nipped in at the waist and a full skirt makes every bride look like a film star. I have worked on three different design details for the Circa Vintage Brides 1950’s bride. Marilyn is of course based on Marilyn Monroe’s famous blow up halter neck dress and we have designed it with two fabric choices, sheer silk organza or silk taffeta.

1950’s Marilyn Monroe Vintage inspired Halter neck knee length wedding dress from the Hollywood collection. The gown is halter neck style and travels from behind the neck and meets at the bust where tiny pleats create shaping, the body comprises of sculpted panels past the waist to the hips where the skirt is ruched in the hip line from one side to the other leaving a flat panel at the front of the dress. Made in either silk taffeta or sheer organza and comes with 1950’s style petticoat.
All Circa Vintage Brides wedding dresses are made of silk in England

Wednesday 20 June 2012


DRess of the day



A step by step introduction to the Vintage inspired wedding dresses influenced by the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s by the designer Astral Sundholm-Hayes.

The 1940’s is probably my brides favourite Silhouette as the focus in on the waist framed by the shoulders and fuller skirt of the wedding dress.

1940's Chloe with cross over front and lace waist, worn with Siggi Hats Feather hair slide



1940's Chloe wedding dress with matching silk georgette cape with lace motif

1940’s Vintage  inspired full length double layer silk georgette wedding dress with crossover bust ruched into a floral corded lace waist band. The full bias cut skirt drapes across the floor as you walk with a slight extended train behind to elongate the silhouette and optional matching silk georgette cape with lace appliqués.

All Circa Vintage Brides wedding dresses are made from silk in England

Tuesday 19 June 2012

Your something Blue from Circa Vintage Brides

Check out our beautiful online shop for something Blue
UNCONNECTED-STUDIO creates sumptuous adornments for "Brides to be" here are some of there something blue Garters with flowers and chiffon bows, You can't help but fall in love.

Double Ruffel baby blue silk chiffon garter with pink silk flower by Unconnected-studio
White silk satin garter with baby blue large silk chiffon bow & rhinestones by Unconnected-Studio
Pink silk satin garter with baby blue large silk chiffon bow & rhinestones by Unconnected-
Studio


Thursday 14 June 2012


DRess of the day


A step by step introduction to the Vintage inspired wedding dresses influenced by the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s by the designer Astral Sundholm-Hayes.


The 1940’s is probably my brides favourite Silhouette as the focus in on the waist framed by the shoulders and fuller skirt of the wedding dress.

Close up of 1940's Phoebe cross over and sheer sleeves worn with Louis Mariette bird hair band
1940’s Vintage style silk crepe wedding dress with cross over bust detail wrapping around the body and tied at the back of the waist with contrasting sheer silk georgette classic 40’s gathered sleeves, shoulders and cut away back leading to the full bias cut skirt which drapes across the floor as you walk with slight extended train behind to elongate the silhouette.

Circa Vintage Brides wedding dresses all made in Engalnd

Wednesday 13 June 2012


DRess of the day

A step by step introduction to the Vintage inspired wedding dresses influenced by the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s by the designer Astral Sundholm-Hayes.

The 1940’s is probably my brides favourite Silhouette as the focus in on the waist framed by the shoulders and fuller skirt of the wedding dress.

1940's style Molly wedding dress worn with Louis Mariette Rhinestone hair band



Late 1940’s inspired vintage wedding gown in beautiful cascading silk taffeta. The bust is gathered at the centre to flatter and accentuate the shape with wider straps at the shoulder and gradually get smaller to narrowed pleats set into the neckline to bring the eye to the bust detail. The dress is constructed of seven panels which are fitted under the bust line down to the waist and flare out from the hips to the floor with detailed graduated triangular inserts at the sides and back to the hem of the gown, there is also a taffeta belt with rhinestone claps. The gown can be worn with or without a petticoat.


All Circa Vintage Brides wedding dresses are made in England



Tuesday 12 June 2012


DRess of the day


A step by step introduction to the Vintage inspired wedding dresses influenced by the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s by the designer Astral Sundholm-Hayes.

The 1940’s is probably my brides favourite Silhouette as the focus in on the waist framed by the shoulders and fuller skirt of the wedding dress.

The 1940’s is also a great time for women as the short sleeve became very popular in evening wear, although traditionally bridal gowns would have had long sleeves, but today’s brides favour a short sleeve so I have designed my vintage wedding dresses with this in mind.

1940’s Vintage inspired silk crepe short cap sleeve wedding dress with high scoop neck line slashed open down the front to the quilted triangle waistband with bust pleats set further down the band. Full bias cut skirt which drapes across the floor as you walk with slight extended train behind to elongate the silhouette and a cut away back to reveal a glimpse of the back.

Close up of 1940's Honey's front detail by Circa Vintage Brides


Front, side & Back of 1940's Honey dress

Monday 11 June 2012



A step by step introduction to the Vintage inspired wedding dresses influenced by the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s by the designer Astral Sundholm-Hayes.

The 1940’s is probably my brides favourite Silhouette as the focus in on the waist framed by the shoulders and fuller skirt of the wedding dress.

The 1940’s is also a great time for women as the short sleeve became very popular in evening wear, although traditionally bridal gowns would have had long sleeves, but today’s brides favour a short sleeve so I have designed my vintage wedding dresses with this in mind.

Circa Vintage brides 1940's style Rebbeca with quilted waitsband, black & white feather headdress by Siggi Hats

1940’s Vintage inspired crepe wedding gown with quilted wide band and flattering crossover front top half with covered shoulders and open back detail held in place with a Swarovski crystal button, the gown has a full bias cut skirt which drapes across the floor as you walk with slight extended train behind to elongate the silhouette.


Sunday 10 June 2012

Vintage Designer Jewellery to wear on your wedding day from Passionate About Vintage


Shine on your wedding day with true glamour and feel like a Hollywood star and accessorise your bridal gown with an original beauty from Passionate About Vintage now stocked at Circa Vintage Brides.

We have a stunning selection from the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s and 1950’s signed Jewellery from rhinestone bracelets, pearl necklaces and chandelier earrings  carefully selected by Natalie so you can now own a very beautiful vintage piece of jewellery and shine out on your wedding day.
1950's Trafari Double pearl and rhinestone braclet

1930's rhinestone feather cuff braclet with green marquise and baguette throught the centre


1950's large Broach hair slide set with large rhinestones in gold


Friday 8 June 2012



A step by step introduction to the Vintage inspired wedding dresses influenced by the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s by the designer Astral Sundholm-Hayes.

The 1940’s is probably my brides favourite Silhouette as the focus in on the waist framed by the shoulders and fuller skirt of the wedding dress.
The 1940’s is also a great time for women as the short sleeve became very popular in evening wear, although traditionally bridal gowns would have had long sleeves, but today’s brides favour a short sleeve so i have designed my vintage wedding dresses with this in mind.

1940’s Vintage inspired wedding dress style Ava in the Circa Vintage Brides Campaign

1940’s Vintage inspired silk crepe wedding gown from the Hollywood collection features an ‘all-in-one’ Kimono cape style top covering shoulders and arms with an open back set into a beautiful quilted waist band. A full bias cut skirt which drapes across the floor as you walk with slight extended train behind to elongate the silhouette.


Tuesday 5 June 2012

My Beautiful little bridal boutique Circa Vintage Brides.

I spent year’s dreaming of my first bridal boutique after setting up Circa Vintage Brides in 2006, luckily back then I also owned the famous CircaVintage in London and set up my first vintage inspired collection of wedding dresses at the back of the shop which also housed high end women’s vintage clothes.

Roll on another 6 years and finally it happened in December 2012. The beautiful Circa Vintage Brides wedding boutique sits on the prestigious Richmond Hill famous for stunning views across the Thames and  for the Rich & Famous who live there from the Jaggers to the soon to be newlyweds Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolye. The shop front has a grand Victorian Facade with one large window updated weekly. The shop interior is light grey showing off the gowns which hang from custom made 1920’s style rose wrought iron rails to compliment the large 1920’s frosted glass central light. French hand painted furniture and Venetian mirrors adorns the boutique and its large black wrought spiral staircase leading a second floor.

I wanted to create something very comfortable and quite deco style which would set the wedding dresses off and make brides feel special as soon as they step through the door.


I hope you it like too. x

Sunday 3 June 2012




A step by step introduction to the Vintage inspired wedding dresses influenced by the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s by the designer Astral Sundholm.

The 1930’s is probably my favourite period for the beautiful glamorous styles and I remember as a child watching the black and white movies and was in ore of their costumes, luckily for me my mother dealt in Vintage clothes and I spent a lot of my childhood dressing up in the beautiful bias cut silks with incredible prints, sequin and rhinestone embellishments, which I’m sure is what led me to do what I’m doing today.

Vivienne

1930’s inspired Vintage wedding gown from the Hollywood collection in luscious silk satin with flattering gathered bust set into a bias cut body flaring out from the knee and draping to the floor with a long gliding train behind. The gown also features two detachable silk georgette scarf’s set into the back of the gown straps which trail to the floor and float alongside the satin train of the dress, the scarf’s can also be wrapped around the shoulders to give a sheer cover and removed for dancing.

Front, side & back of the 1930's Vivienne


Saturday 2 June 2012




A step by step introduction to the Vintage inspired wedding dresses influenced by the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s by the designer Astral Sundholm.

The 1930’s is probably my favourite period for the beautiful glamorous styles and I remember as a child watching the black and white movies and was in ore of their costumes, luckily for me my mother dealt in Vintage clothes and I spent a lot of my childhood dressing up in the beautiful bias cut silks with incredible prints, sequin and rhinestone embellishments, which I’m sure is what led me to do what I’m doing today.


1930’s Vintage inspired silk crepe halter neck bias cut wedding gown from the Hollywood collection which drapes to the floor with a long train to extend the silhouette. The gown features a cut away back to the waist and wide tie back straps to keep you in place tied in a bow




All Circa Vintage Brides vintage inspired wedding dresses made in England from silk

Friday 1 June 2012




A step by step introduction to the Vintage inspired wedding dresses influenced by the 1920’s, 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s by the designer Astral Sundholm.


The 1930’s is probably my favourite period for the beautiful glamorous styles and I remember as a child watching the black and white movies and was in ore of their costumes, luckily for me my mother dealt in Vintage clothes and I spent a lot of my childhood dressing up in the beautiful bias cut silks with incredible prints, sequin and rhinestone embellishments, which I’m sure is what led me to do what I’m doing today.
Circa Vintage Brides inspired wedding dresses 1930's style Sri


1930’s Vintage inspired Greek Goddesses silhouette bias cut wedding gown, made in silk crepe with a circle set with crystal rhinestone motif at the left front shoulder with long scarf drapes set within which drape over the shoulders and trail behind. There is a long train and covered buttons down the back of the gown.