THEIA Fall 2016 Bridal: 1920's Opium Den

For Fall 2016, the THEIA bride walks a dark and dreamy pathway seen through the foggy haze of a 1920’s Opium Den. Inhibitions disappear and endless possibilities for her wedding gown shimmer in front of her eyes. 

This woman is free to re-define what marriage means to her… she decides... she chooses… and at THEIA she will find just the dress for her unique celebration. She may wear a sensuous sleek bias satin gown like ivory puffs of smoke undulating in the air... 

Clouds of Spanish tulle cinched with diamonds. She may tattoo Geisha’s on her naked body, or crush blood red poppies, their rich color soaked up by luscious silks and embroideries, their potent black seeds slick satin with an ebony gloss. Fearless and empowered by her femininity, this bride walks where others fear to follow.

I was completely blown away by THEIA's designer Don O'Neill and his dreamy new Fall 2016 bridal collection. He infused every bit of 1920s glamour and mystery into his bridal gowns. One of my favorite pieces was the above Artic white faux fur chubby over hand embroidered diamond sequin slip dress. 

Each gown would be a perfect look for brides who are looking for that certain unconventional je ne sais quoi for their big day. 

THEIA Spring 2016 Collection Preview: Inspired by The Opulent Alhambra Palace in Spain

My friends at THEIA invited me to preview their newest Spring 2016 collection right after New York Fashion Week. Every season I’m incredibly excited to see what Don O'Neill, THEIA’s exceptionally talented designer has in store for the season ahead. 

For Spring 2016, Don was inspired by the grand Alhambra Palace in Spain.

The Alhambra got its name because of its reddish walls (in Arabic Alhambra means Red Castle).  

The tile work in the palace is represented in the beautiful embroideries of the jewels dresses. Primary colors included rich ivories, beige and opulent hues of blue. 

Publicolor Top Coat Cocktail Party

Publicolor hosted a Top Coat cocktail party at 4Food, a new quick service restaurant serving an all-natural, local, and sustainable menu. Charitable guests trickled into the restaurant's Madison avenue venue for an evening of cocktails, passed hor d'oervres and music.

The event was held to celebrate young professionals and their support of Publicolor. Co-Chairs include: Hannah Brofman, Lilly Gunn, Emma Hall, Lexi Komisa, Kait Margraf, Brooke Savone, Kevin Walker.

Publicolor’s mission is to counter the alarming dropout rate in schools across the country by engaging high-risk students, ages 12-21, in their education through a continuum of design-based programs and academic support. By empowering students to reach their full potential in college and career, they combat the under-education and lack of job preparedness that fuel poverty. 

What makes Publicolor unique—and central to their mission—is the beautification and revitalization of public and civic spaces through the power of color and design, the affordable medium of paint, and collaborations that engage students and the community as a whole.

Visit www.publicolor.org to donate and learn more.