Designing the Signature Textile

I'm so excited to start working on a signature textile pattern for the jewelry company where I work.  I immediately went to Pinterst (the best site ever) for inspiration.  I researched all the great fashion textiles by Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Michael Kors, then I began gathering some wallpaper designs from Farrow & Ball.  A signature textile helps to compliment the brand.  The trick is to make it interesting, but simple. 

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Amber Tamblyn Wedding

Amber Tamblyn, from the hit show Joan of Arcadia (one of my personal favorites), just got married the other.  Amber went for a more rustic bohemian affair.  She arrived in a canoe and she and her father walked down the aisle barefoot.  In honor of the fall foliage, she rocked a yellow vintage inspired dress and yellow hair adornment.  Very unconventional indeed, but I give her props for staying true to her personal style.

Did you love or hate the look?

Every Desk Needs some Bling

What desk is complete without a little bling?  I totally believe in feng shei.  Sometimes I get a bit busy and my desk gets cluttered.  Anytime I get a minute I try to reorganize and create visually pleasing little compositions.  We spend so many hours during the week at our desk we might as well enjoy it, right?!  Here I have the latest rhinestone and pearl necklace design by an FIT student who won our competition at work,  an antique mirror, my favorite magazines Real Simply and Martha Stewart Weddings, some hand designed print packaging from a candy bar wrapper, vase full of pearls and orchids.  I like to surround myself with pretty things and things that will help inspire my designs.

What does your desk look like?

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Glowbys Fiberoptic Lights

At Rice Rafferty, we love experimenting with new materials and concepts.  For the Runway 3.0 Fashion show for Buffalo State College Carol Ann Rice Rafferty designed a line of clothing/accessories based on theme of technology.  She wanted a futuristic look with a romantic twist.  She wanted to add lights to our accessories (tutus, gaitors, etc), but we didn't want the models to have heavy battery packs strapped to their backs.  We discovered the Glowbys Fiberoptic Lights on the Save on Crafts website.  They offer a variety of colors and you can simply clip them on your clothing or your hair.  Save on Crafts now features us on their site!  It's a great resource for wedding supplies.

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/glowbys4.html
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Me and My Beautiful Bridesmaids

 

The days are getting colder and I'm getting into hibernation mode.  I've been making homemade chicken noodle soups and chocolate chip cookies (my favorite).  I've also been enjoying being inside more and doing more design work.  I've slowly been retouching all of my wedding photographs.  This was taken in Buffalo, NY, on the porch of the Marcy Casino, next to Hoyt Lake.  The birdcage veil was handmade by me and my mom (Rice Rafferty) and we made the headbands for the bridesmaids as gifts.  We also made the flower rhinestone pin on my dress from an antique pin from my grandmother.  I wanted a vintage style wedding with a modern twist.

Bridesmaids

Pearl Stud Earring, Ralph Lauren

Pearl Bracelet, CAROLEE

Headbands, Rice Rafferty

Shoes, Nina Shoes

Dresses, David's Bridal

Bride

Bridal Veil and Headbands, Rice Rafferty

Earring, CAROLEE

Dress, Mori Lee (it's also convertible)

Flowers - Maureen's Buffalo Wholesale Florist

Hairstyles - SALON SALON

Photo by Dave Wahl

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Vintage Inspired Juliet Cap

 

At Rice Rafferty we've been working on some new vintage inspired veil designs.  Our most recent design is the Juliet Cap. The name stems from...you guessed it...the most romantic Shakespeare play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ - original drawings of Juliet depicted her wearing a cap that fit neatly to the top of her head.  This style became popular in the 1920s and is making a comeback today.  Some famous ladies who have worn this style on their wedding day are Jackie Kennedy, Ingrid Bergman, Grace Kelly, and even Kate Moss.  

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more designs on our Etsy site

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Anne Hathaway's Wedding Look

Did you see Anne Hathaway's wedding photo?  Rice Rafferty LOVES her elegant veil and headpiece.  Now we want to make a piece inspired by her look.  Headbands have become a hot wedding accessory trend.

Our veils
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Ivory Flower Hair Adornment

Work directly with Rice Rafferty to design the veil/fascinator of your dreams.

This is a custom wedding flower organza hair clip we designed for a bride in Buffalo.  She wanted something simple with some versatility.  You can wear this flower in your hair, with a veil, or clip it on a ribbon sash (like we did above). This way you can enjoy your adornment even after your big day.  We LOVE options. 

Email us your photo inspiration and ideas. We will help you select the materials: beads, brooches, feathers, flowers, and veiling that work best with your dress. We can also incorporate your treasured vintage brooch or other item and make a family heirloom. Couture designed at affordable prices.
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Custom Feather Peacock Birdcage Veil

 

 We're so excited to share these photos!  Check out our custom birdcage veil on the gorgeous bride who got married in Buffalo, NY at the historic and newly renovated Hotel at the Lafayette.  We made the veil from white feathers, bleached peacock feathers, ivory russian veiling, and a vintage rhinestone pin.  The really fun thing about this veil is it's versatile. You can wear it as a blusher birdcage for the ceremony, then simply take the veil off, wrap the russian netting into a circle (like a nest) and pin it back with bobby pins in your hair as a fascinator.

Isn't she beautiful?! 

If you're interested in a veil please visit our etsy site

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Black Birdcage Veil for Weddings or Halloween

A black birdcage veil is a classic look for any wedding (for bride or bridesmaids) or special occasion, such as black and white themed parties, prom, Halloween, and other events. Wear straight or slightly tilted. You can adjust angle by placement of the bobby pins. Flower adornment is sold separately.  Interested in a different color?  Just ask!  Check out our shop for flower fascinators http://www.ricerafferty.etsy.com .