11.10.2010

Trend Watch Wednesday: Holly Stalder




"Look for the woman in the dress. If there is no woman, there is no dress."
-Coco Chanel


I recently stumbled upon the website of designer Holly Stalder and, to say the least, was floored. Stalder's creations are the exact result of what happens when femininity, romance, and modernity collide and melt together in one, perfect collection.


Stalder, who apparently has been producing gorgeous custom dresses and accessories for about ten years in the Portland area, balances an effortless blend of contemporary and vintage styles, and her girly-chic bridal pieces have become a favorite among sophisticated brides-to-be in her hometown and beyond.


I'm no Anna Wintour, but I do know a pretty dress when I see it. Ladies, behold, a pretty dress:


One of the things that struck me the most about Stalder's collection was her use of antique fabric. Every piece has a very "worn-in" look, making each garment truly one of a kind.


You can check out Holly's work on her website and purchase something for yourself through her shop on Etsy.

*I should also note, I wasn't paid to write this...just wanted to spread the word about this brilliant independent designer.

Be blessed, lovelies-

19 comments:

  1. I LOVE that yellow dress!!! That first dress is absolutely gorgeous also!!!

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  2. Yes to all of it!!! I soooo wish I could wear yellow. Because that yellow ruffle dress is stunning. Great find my friend!

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  3. I love the first gray dress with the shrug over it. Beautiful. Great photography too!

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  4. Wow!! She is great! I love the first dress!

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  5. I love the last backless dress- very girly sexy!

    xo

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  6. I love that first dress!!! And that yellow one is fantastic!

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  7. Double wow! I am so in love with everything about that first image: the hair, the makeup, her gorgeous eyes, and of course that amazing ensemble. Kori xoxo

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  8. wow! those are honestly some GORGEOUS dresses! she's talented!!

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  9. Amazing! I wish I could design dresses... what fun!

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  10. so pretty, i love the little black dress here.

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  11. Hey! Since I like your blog so much, I gave you an award on my page :) It's on my newest post, and you can comment and follow the rules :)

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  12. Very pretty dress! I like that these are so wearable. And I'm loving the makeup in the first photo, it's hot!

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  13. That would be perfect for Wear a Dress Tuesday ... :)

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  14. The ruffles!
    The bows!
    The utter girliness!

    Completely in love with the romantic, beautiful clothing - thank you so much for sharing, I will be checking her line out fo' sho'!

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  15. Love the backless black dress! It would seriously be perfect for almost anything! Such a good find!!

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  16. Gorgeous, love them all! =)

    http://mybootsandbargains.blogspot.com/

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  17. her work is soooo incredible - artsy yet still wearable - wow! my fave is the open-back black dress. beautiful. thanks for sharing!! i will definitely have to pass this link along :)
    -kait
    faveprettythings.blogspot.com

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  18. What a gorgeous collection, I couldn't agree more, simply stunning!

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