Category: Indie BOHO Wedding

VALENTINE’S DAY Weddings for true Sweet Hearts....and Ruby-Red Flowers

2/7/2015

Luxury Accessories triumph-over-all when it comes to heart-melting red and pink Valentine’s Day or Winter Wedding trends. And may we be so blunt as to say…”you deserve it!” We can all agree that being gorgeous for your man on the most important day of your life is something to be celebrated. So this year, we are giving a nudge in the right direction with ideas from the White Stole "Vintage" playbook - either for yourself, your bridesmaids, or your mother-in-laws - all for less than $500!

There’s always a wedding somewhere in the world, and with all the choice the White Stole Collection offers those devoted to natural handmade, hand-silk-screened, heritage luxury goods, everyone from Brides and their entourage to wedding guests looking for a luxe "gift" or "rental" can find something to get excited about.

We’ve got you all wrapped-up in Love with colors as ruby-red as your heart in brilliantly-colored floral, graphic and ethereal, or silky-cool gold and diamond-embroidered Stole and Wrap pieces. And for Vintage-Inspiration, our natural toned Stoles will warm your heart as you melt in his arms!

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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Lace, Frills, Street Style and Chic launches "New Romanticism" in Weddings

1/31/2015

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Like all good fashion movements, the “New Romanticism” emerged from the late 60's and 70’s club scene where the fast and chic, fueled by New Wave music, adopted the extravagant Lace-and-Frills style best seen throughout the era in glam rock, or the free-spirited French Incroyables and Merveilleuses an era earlier - both of which brought an outbreak of luxury, decadence and even silliness to fashion trends.

The 70's New Romanticism was the era that birthed the iconic Hermes “Birkin” bag, and invented the unshaven, untucked template that French men have been following for decades. A time when no one had that many outfits, but their taste was select and precise. We need only look to images of the 1966 racing flick Grand Prix, in which the high-cheekbones and wind-tousled bangs of shy and slightly androgynous-looking models became the epitome of French Chic to see that the passion for graphic lines, lean tops and wide trousers created a playful, upbeat look with fuel to burn.

The runways since have continued to convey these inspirations with Victorian frills, infusions of street style, rock band jackets and vintage inspirations, proving that the New Romanticism is just as exciting as the original Romanticism ever was! Sparkly pieces, such as sequins, beads and crystals, topped by vintage fur and jewels have become the "New Appropriate" for weddings, especially when tempered with the casual inspiration of “color.”

Our stylists at White Stole love the juxtaposition of a jewel-toned gown alongside a feminine, amber-toned clutch and beaded necklace that match the natural tones in an empire length Vintage Stole, as pictured here in the “Sophisticate Stole!”

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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BALLET-INSPIRED WEDDING WEAR FASHION THAT STANDS “ON POINT”

1/24/2015

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So many of us dreamed of being a Prima Ballerina when we grew up. But if you were like us, we went to class after class trying to perfect a plie only to be forced to look ourselves square in the eye and relinquish the search for prima-perfection – but not the love of the quest! While our hope to dance in the Nutcracker may not have been reached, our love for pastels, tulle and princess-allure have remained.

When Brides-To-Be ask us, “What do you recommend for a simple, Chic Style for my wedding?” we couldn’t be happier to hear the question! The answer is so White Stole! Classic pieces taken to the next level through Prima Ballerina “Princess” Accessories alongside pastels, tulle, ruffles and the highest, pointiest stilettos we can walk in!

Factor in fine gold or silver accents, the delicacy of lace, beadwork or sequins, pops of color, and a Bride’s “Signature Flair” for taking Couture or Vintage to the max, and your ensemble catapults you into serious “Ultra-Design-Worthy” territory! Ballet-inspired bridal fashion is all about taking traditional dance-wear elements like flouncy skirts, wraps and shawls, and pointe shoes and lending them a modern, gala-appropriate elegance. Exactly what a Couture Silk or Vintage Stole Wrap from the White Stole Collection offers.

We suggest you pirouette your way onto center stage in one of the perfectly ultra-feminine pieces from the White Stole Collection at your wedding this year….and take your deserved place in the limelight!

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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Choose a vibrant Silk Chiffon Wrap for a sun-soaked Island Resort Wedding!

1/17/2015

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We dream of channeling the turquoise ocean in a delicate Silk Chiffon Wrap long after our honeymoon …of glowing in a whisper-thin floral Silk Chiffon Wrap at our Island Wedding. Clearly, all of us at White Stole are seriously wedding-obsessed.

Especially if the wedding involves an intimate group who board a plane for a sunny destination in some warm climate in the middle of winter!

Like every other fashionable girl in the world, our ultimate dream would be to walk down the aisle dressed in - who else? Valentino. Or, Leonard, Paris.

Bringing our fantasy one step closer to reality, White Stole’s divine collection of Bridal Silk Stole Wrap Accessories make the dream come true in any resort location – whether Hawaii, Mexico or Turks and Caicos.

We’ll take one of everything!

If the ceremony is on the beach, a gorgeous ultra-luxe Silk Chiffon Wrap will both show-off your halter maxi dress and your tanned shoulders, and create the breezy silhouette that allows you to easily navigate on the sand while keeping you warm after sunset.

A Beach Resort Wedding typically means sunshine and an offshore breeze, so opt for a loose bun pinned with delicately pearly pins, a practical wedge sandal, a silk clutch and a feather-light maxi-dress with your Silk Wrap to add the perfect finishing-touch to your vision.

It is impossible to picture a more perfect wedding than one adorned with Valentino or Leonard’s elegant Silk Wrap add-ons. Whether you‘re a bride-to-be, bridesmaid, mother-of-the-bride or know someone who knows them, picks from the White Stole Silk "Gift" Bridal Wrap Collection are sure to act as inspiration for the romance of a sunny wedding day that will lend practicality as the perfect beach-coverup for your honeymoon in a far-away land!

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

"Florence" pure Cashmere Silk Floral Resort Wedding Stole Wrap by Leonard, Paris

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This New Year....waltz down the aisle in "NEW BRIDAL" STYLE!

1/3/2015

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The wisest Brides-To-Be view the New Year as the sartorial equivalent of a clean “white” slate- - -and White Stole wholeheartedly agrees! We encourage you to take the First Day of the year as an opportunity to shake-up your thinking about how you and your entourage will greet the First Day of your married life-to-come!

Rather than reaching for the conventional, vanilla-combo, we suggest you amp-it-up a notch by way of a glamorous, shoulder-hugging Couture Silk Stole Wrap over a delicately-designed Couture or Vintage dress, with a pair of classic heels for a look that is fresh, and totally unexpected. Top it off with a touch of exotic or vintage-flaired floral in your hair, and you are ready to walk the aisle in New Style!

One of our favorite bridal looks is the theme of “Embellished Accents” and the feel of a “Viennese Waltz” for your wedding. Certainly, you would choose dark florals and poetic fringe or lace scattered throughout your entourage and venue, topped by White Stole’s “Sophisticated Evening Lace” embroidered Couture Silk Stole Wrap by Valentino with elbow-length evening gloves to spin a rich, bohemian vibe throughout the night. You and your entourage would be perfectly suited to the romance of Old Europe in an autumn or winter wedding, and appropriately outfitted to sip mulled wine and stroll in equal measure amongst either fallen leaves or snow-dusted sidewalks!

Simply choose from one of our favorite Valentino or Leonard, Paris “Silk Satin Stole Wrap” Collections and you are set to roll-into the New Year in extraordinary style! These iconic brands’ collections feature rich embroidery, color blocking and graphics to add superb styling to timeless essentials, all with a decidedly upbeat flare. Whether you're buying for yourself or for someone in your wedding party, wrap-up these luxe classics for a very stylish holiday season!

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

Note: Sartorial comes from the Modern Latin word sartor which means "tailor"- literally "one who patches and mends."
In English the adjectives sartorial and sartorially are used to refer to any matter pertaining to the consideration of clothing or fashion.

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GILTY AS CHARGED! A Black-Tie Wedding in NEW YORK STYLE

12/26/2014

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Formal weddings are the perfect time to dial up the glamour. Channel your inner Screen-Siren! Choose a floor-length matte Satin Silk Mermaid Gown hand-made by a local designer, such as Seattle’s Julie Danforth, and top it with a gorgeous, natural-toned Vintage Stole from the White Stole Collection. Add intricate drop earrings, a delicate orchid arrangement and classic stillettos for height and you’re not only the Wedding Bride, but the Bombshell!

What anyone who has ever owned a Vintage Stole knows is that these luxe designs have a tradition of being made under unflinching standards…entirely by hand. In fact, it took these Americans hundreds and hundreds of hours to make the Vintage Stoles in White Stole’s collection. And that truly is the top of luxury today…TAKING TIME.

The Stole was launched in an era when just one piece was often made for one woman with her initials beautifully embroidered in a luxe thread inside the lining. No need to accessorize with diamonds and a too-big hair bun. If the gown was well-made and topped by a meticulously crafted Stole, you didn’t need anything else – not even makeup! With every stitch crafted just for her, she is beautiful. And today’s Bride knows that what was good for her Mama, is certainly good for her!

Go overboard! It’s “Your” wedding, afterall. What-with grand designs of your favorite Wedding Dress topped by a vast pick of Vintage or Couture Stoles, you are able to style yourself with the maximum “artistic license” you can envision for your Theme Wedding. White Stole is here for you with styles and colors that will evoke any tradition or heritage you choose to make your own.

White Stole’s emphasis is to bring a new, artistic approach to the bridal market - not simply luxury, but the creative placement of luxury items to maximize their unique appeal to women who value highly-crafted luxury goods, both past and present.

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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How does a Seattle Wedding Photographer style her own Vintage Wedding?

12/14/2014

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What’s better than a chic, photogenic Wedding Photographer at her own Spring Wedding? Six photogenic Bridesmaids snuggling-up close to their Bride for a photo-op!

Jordan Quinn and her fiance decided to rent a vacation home and invite all of their bridal party to stay with them for the duration of their wedding weekend. There was no better way, they thought, to capture the fun moments of the weekend with their bridesmaids and groomsmen in all their treasure. But setting the stage was just the beginning of their Urban Wedding photologue.

More than a month earlier, Jordan came to White Stole for a styling to choose the Vintage “Evelyn” Classic Capelet Stole because she felt it offered her stunning highlights of the blonde tones in her own coloring over her Wedding Dress Couture, would chase away the chill, and add elegance to the urban festivities. Of all the Vintage Stoles Jordan tried-on that day at the White Stole Salon, the “Evelyn” Stole provided her the perfect Glam Accessory piece over her Sweetheart Ball Gown.

Whether running between photoshoots on a cool April Wedding Day, stealing smiles with her entourage, or pensive during a solo, romantic moment, Jordan let luxury go to her head….and became the classiest Bride in Chicago! See for yourself!

View Jordan's choice of Vintage Stole, and the entire White Stole collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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THE CONCEPT OF GLAMOUR IS PERSONAL - Modern Bridal Fashion is here!

12/7/2014

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A Bride with Glamour can make any fashion Glamorous.…whether she is a beautiful woman in flowing, designer Wedding Wear, or a Vintage 50's, 60's or 70’s Fur Stole over an antique, crystal-beaded Sweetheart Ball Gown. Most of us can remember the time, pre-branding, pre-papparazzi, when fashion meant freedom. Where no one felt they “had” to follow any rules, and could wear their skirts cut-up to “there” or down to the floor, layered with embellishments of their choice - whether scarves, fur, feathers, leather, chiffon, headbands or bracelets.

For White Stole’s Brides, that time has returned! Modern Brides today have an unerring eye for heritage and vintage treasures. Whether planning on wearing their hair in a bun or flowing down their backs, today’s Brides are looking beyond what they can afford to locating that “special Chic” accessory to grace their walk into their future. It may be something hand-laced, hand-beaded, hand-cut or sewn. Whatever it is, in the era of mega, vanilla-looking Bridal Wear, their dream veers far from the bland towards fresh images that will evoke memories from all the traditions that have come before them.

Bridal fashion is much like a good photo from your memory book: Once you’ve experienced it, you always associate it with your moments of love and happiness. Brides today are looking to their accessories, in particular, as a way to bring memories to their photos to look back-upon during their journey called Life.

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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Baby, it's cold outside! Picture-Perfect Winter Wedding in Outdoor Couture

12/1/2014

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Allow us to remind you during this snowy Christmas Season that Chic Brides experiment and try new roads…and refer to the past with independence. The perfect photo framing of Kristin wrapped in warmth with Chris and her Wedding Party not only shows them in the heart of their lives, but in their love for adventure on the road called Life!

The passion in Kristin's magnetic personality for the outdoors prompted her to envelop herself in White Stole's Couture-worthy Vintage Bridal Stole alongside Shawls for her entourage...and yes, deep-snow boots...to celebrate her Winter Wedding to Chris. Set within the idyllic grounds of Suncadia Lodge in Washington State, Kristin walked down her aisle in a way that was not only dressed to the weather, but to thrill!

It's easy to see that Kristin didn’t fear being cold in her gown in the snow for a minute because her Vintage Stole from White Stole's Ultra-Luxe Collection kept her heart warm! "Baby, it's Cold Outside," but Kristin is perfectly serene in the snow wrapped in her Vintage "Veronica" Stole. And Kristin's entourage isn't just jumping for joy for their Bride, either, but for the warmth everyone feels from their Stoles and Shawls while they play in the snow on her wintery Wedding Day.

Clearly, the "Veronica" Stole made their day! We're with Kristin when she says the outdoors brings the love-out in her. Whatever the temperature, her Vintage Stole will protect her heart as she walks her road towards her years ahead.

View White Stole’s entire collection for size and color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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FALL WEDDING WRAPS…take Flower Power to a new level of Richness!

11/1/2014

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Perhaps the only thing harder than finding True Love for the rest of your life is deciding “when” to Tie-The-Knot when you've found it! So, our stylists have gone the distance to help you accept his proposal…and remind you of everything you need to plan a fall extravaganza that you and your betrothed will be laughing-at-convention-over for as long as you both shall live!

First, considering that fashion’s ever-evolving trend to mix classic lines and elegant silhouettes with more casual textiles, patterns, and color palettes continues season, after season, collection after collection on the runways, allow us to remind you that Autumnal Nuptials come ready to stun with a supply of green foliage, and cornucopia of rustic accents to create a perfectly rich, deep-hued, romantic quality that will make any photoshoot a “Garden of Earthly Delights” when set against burgundy, gold or white florals. Embrace the rustic ambiance of the season with lush centerpieces that incorporate the seasonal bounty, ruby-colored candles, and pumpkin-spiced cocktails!

Next, and perhaps the most alluring part for any White Stole Bride, is to consider how to cover her shoulders while still letting some skin peek through. Our Brides feel grateful that the cooler temps allow her and her Wedding Party to choose from a full range of Bridal Wraps – from Silk to Cashmere blends to Vintage Stoles! She is thrilled at the realization that she won’t have to bribe her Bridesmaids to dress in head-to-toe pastel, and instead can think “elegance” and steer their choices to jewel-toned, velvet or embellished gowns – long or short sleeve, off one-shoulder or both – along with eye-popping Bridal Wraps that do double-duty in chasing-away the evening chill while also making it possible for them to wear them together not-only once….but every time they reunite from This-Day-Forward!

Here are a few of White Stole’s favorite Fall Wedding Wrap photoshoot selections that will have you flowing to the altar before the first wisp of snow!

View White Stole’s entire collection for size color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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How to wear a SILK WEDDING STOLE ~ The “Must-Have” Bridal Accessory!

10/26/2014

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We have seen them on last year’s runways, but again in 2014 the world’s top Bridal Collections are truly outstanding with their renewed emphasis on elegance…and the Stole: irreplaceable for the Bride who wants to feel like a fairy Princess on her “I do” day.

Reserved for true dreamers, this “Must-Have” accessory gives a royal touch to the wedding - a Princessly allure that each of us look for on the big day. An elegant detail, light and sinuous, capable of enchanting a Bride’s guests during her triumphant walk down the aisle. Short or long, the Stole is present in all variations, Silk Chiffon, Silk Satin, Silk Cashmere, Silk Twill, Silk Tulle, Silk Lace, in white, pastel, black or bold colors, floral and graphic patterns fastened with or without the adornment of a broach. Extremely light, the Silk Chiffon Stole, in particular, lends an elegant touch that gives fluency to the bride’s every movement unlike any other fabric or accessory - whether draped over neck, shoulder or arm, or tied in the back and draped forward over the shoulders. For the Modern Bride, the sky’s the limit on her style choices of Silk Stoles!

Even more sophisticated, is the Silk Stole with Lace Embroidered patterning, or in the form of a Vintage Tulle. The Stole becomes an essential accessory for every respectable bride, useful to hide necklines, and, when the time is right, reveal them and enjoy the party. Truly infinite are the combinations of materials for those who are always chilly and love sheer covering over a strapless gown as they move from church to reception or dining room, or across a ballroom floor. From the sheerest Chiffon to Silk-Cashmere blends to Tulles that give soft volume and silhouette, the Stole’s transparence and delicacy enriches the shoulders with grace and elegance.

It is well- known that the details in your wedding accessories make the difference! Viva La Difference~!

View White Stole’s entire collection for size color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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Classic City Wedding ~ Set your Pose from most Urban to Serene in a Stole!

10/18/2014

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As summer winds-down, and we begin to exit the sunny season of beach, garden and ranch weddings, White Stole turns all eyes to our Urban Brides.

City Weddings are the ideal environment to channel any season’s graphic trend, and our stylists at White Stole advise you to direct yourself to the black and white palette, and to keep the pattern focused to your theme or ideology - in this case, a statement that says “We are Tieing the Knot!”

A romantic dress is set-alight with the subtle interest of a periwinkle blue geometric ribbon print Silk Bridal Wrap that spells “Tieing-Up-Our-Love for a Lifetime.” Adding drama with either a sheer graphic on black, or a vintage appliqué on antique white Silk Stole Wrap equally brings any length of dress to new heights, along with adding sheer cover against fall’s crisp day or evening chill.

If you will be tieing your knot even later in the Fall Season, adding a natural Vintage Stole "Capelet" Wrap is truly an elegant way to carry you through the afternoon-to-evening festivities of a brisk fall day. Adding the interest of an intricate heel, a satin silk clutch, wristlet or hairpiece, and finishing with a navy smoky eye and chandelier earrings with any of these choices spells City-Elegance!

View White Stole entire collection for size color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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Best Idea for a Country Vintage Wedding? Ditch the Cocktail Dress!

9/6/2014

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Whether the wedding festivities are being held on a ranch, in a vintage barn, or on a vineyard, you'll be grateful for pairing your dainty heels with a colorful or graphic Silk Bridal Wrap over your Vintage Silk Lace Gown that matches your bridal colors and themes...but even better, takes your theme over the rainbow!

For any chic, daytime or country wedding, an ethereal printed Silk Wrap is both relaxed and super sexy for the Bride, especially when paired with this season's It-Bridal heel and hairpiece. If you are the guest, of course you will wish to tie-into the fun of the theme and setting with a graphic or floral Silk Stole Wrap of your own paired with a lightweight dress, bright raffia clutch, sleek gold cuff, and the newest lace-up laser cut stiletto.

Ditch the traditional cocktail dress and opt for a glamorous printed Silk Chiffon look! The bohemian flowing nature of chiffon makes it easy to wear and incredibly fun to dress up for any outdoor or “natural” themed wedding – sky’s the limit when it comes to your posh Silk Stole accessory over your shoulders! Add edgy heels, cut-out booties, elegant or oversized jewels and you’re ready to dance!

View White Stole’s entire collection for size color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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White Stole Presents: SILK WEDDING GIFTS FOR BRIDE AND BRIDESMAIDS

8/30/2014

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In the nuptial spirit, White Stole has compiled a collection of quintessential Bride and Guest-of-the-Bride Silk Wraps we encourage you to take to heart....and shoulder…as these are the Wraps you’ll want to never take off! Treating your Silk Wrap as the new neutral that it is, this accessory is one that goes with everything - especially now as mixed prints are back in high-style.

Whether you are going to a Country, Garden, City, Glam or Island Resort Wedding, if you are in need of a luxe bauble that will serve as a ‘Thank You’ Gift for your bride or bridesmaids, look no further than the chic, luxury-approved curation White Stole has spent hours putting together for you.

The unexpected set of Italian hand silk-screened, inspired colors and designs in the White Stole Silk "Gift" Stole Wrap Collection will rock any bride and her bridesmaids past the ceremony and on into her lifetime. We have picked the perfect presents for your bridesmaids or best-friend that will be cherished - and used - forever!

View White Stole’s entire Gift Collection for size color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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Be the New Face of Bridal Fashion at your Garden Wedding ~ in Floral Shawl

8/23/2014

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The concept of glamour is personal, yet a person with glamour can make fashion glamorous. While opinions of elegant women are legendary, one thing is clear: Women of Style and Glamour simply want more exciting things in their lives to help them refine and define their personal taste…that will not fall apart after a few washings!

That said, the women White Stole loves to love have a deep desire to have, hold and wear her Accessories "for life"….then see them end-up in the hands of her daughter, her favorite nieces or cousins, or even a fashionable second-hand store where Style-Savvy young girls or Budget-Minded women will discover them 20 years later.

It is true that at most high-end shops, evening wear and luxury couture come with rather hefty price tags. Nevertheless, though the entire ensemble may be outside of your budget, Accessory Pieces are typically inside that arch. To the Style-Conscious, the best Accessories have somewhat of a primordial quality – lending a sense that you have captured a bit of the life you have secretly desired from the beginning of your time. With just a wisp or sheerest layer of silk or fur, you can convey the sense of delicacy or power you feel. White Stole was born to help our wearer feel like the exquisite creature she is with Couture Luxury Accessories that will last a lifetime!

A floral Shawl Wrap is guaranteed to bring flowing style with pretty pastels to the woman who goes for the glow on her special day! Pictured here, the “Frascati” Silk Satin Shawl Wrap by Leonard, Paris flows with you from your Outdoor, Terrace or Garden Veranda Wedding setting into a Keepsake that will mark your special day for a lifetime with its floral design in cream, peach and violet.

View White Stole’s entire collection for size color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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Breaking Bridal ~ Unexpected Hues in your Wedding Day Cape Shawl

8/9/2014

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It goes without saying that your wedding gown is a reflection of your style. But where is it a written rule that your Wedding Gown and Accessories have to be entirely ivory, antique white or optic white? At White Stole, we love the old adage “rules are meant to be broken“ - especially when it comes to Wedding Dresses and their Accessories!

Although we love a classic strand of pearls, we flock like moths to light towards out-of-the-box Accessories and accessory trends. Since your wedding day will be the most photographed event of your life, we wish for you to be absolutely sure that you dress exactly how you dream of feeling on your perfect day.

You can be both Classic and One-Of-A-Kind by wearing metallic champagne, a pale soft hue in gray, beige or blue, a pretty blush pink - and as many already have, red or black - with the perfect Luxe Accessory to compliment. Women who wear black and ivory in it's many shades with dazzling Accessories are simply stunning! In fact, these colors are preferred in a cocktail or tea-length for casual weddings.

While a Stole Wrap is usually rectangular, offering more width and length, the "Sophisticated Lace Dream" Cape Shawl is more square in shape, offering extra width for a fuller, more extravagant envelope of the silhouette. In all settings, Cape Shawl Wraps are used today to keep warm, for added fashion to complement attire, and for symbolic reasons at outdoor or indoor evening affairs where the temperature is not warm enough for women in sheer or off-shoulder dresses and where a jacket is inappropriate.

White Stole’s photoshoot of the "Sophisticated Lace Dream" Cape Shawl by Valentino in magnetic black embroidered lace on beige Silk Twill is a stunning example of the lush look of color set against a minimal ivory or black gown, making the view maximally exquisite!

View White Stole’s entire collection for size color ranges of Stoles, Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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Newest Summer Wedding Trend.....wrapped in an HEIRLOOM

7/19/2014

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People all over the world are interested in standing out rather than blending in. There are plenty of images all around us today that are fueling the resurgence in creativity that feeds our uniqueness, and allows us to continue the legacy of openness and tolerance exuded in the luxury Stole and Gown Designs of the world’s great Creatures.

Different colored Stoles have historically been used by Clergy throughout the religious seasons of the year. Most signify various holidays, such as a White Stole being used for Christmas services. Some denominations also use separate colors to differentiate between ranks or degrees held.

Color is everywhere, in every religion, throughout the seasons, and for all the themes….and the same holds true today for Bridal Wear.

There's nothing more glamorous than a Color-Inspired Wedding – whether we are speaking of the ceremonial location, the table setting, or the walk down the aisle. From iridescent opals and diamonds to flowery or graphic motifs, prepare to obsess over the curation of color that today’s free spirited Bride-To-Be is holding dear to her heart!

Of course, in the heart-of-hearts of any glamorous Bride, the thought of taking her Wedding Day with her into her future is always a heartbeat away. And what better way to do that than with a luxury silk, couture "Heirloom" Stole Wrap or Shawl that will serve as both a cherished momento for her and her bridesmaids of their glorious day, but as a memory that is brought to mind every time she wraps it around her from this day forward? White Stole wholeheartedly agrees!

View White Stole’s entire collection for size color ranges of Stoles, Silk Stole Wraps, Vintage Stoles, Stole Capes and Shawls for purchase, or rental, on our website.

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Newest Spring Bridal Trend….the Whimsical Wedding

7/5/2014

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Equal parts dainty and whimsical, these luxury couture Silk Bridal Wrap Accessory alternatives are equally as appealing if you're simply in the market for a luxe bauble to invest in, or looking to show your true spring or summer colors at your Country or Garden "Whimsical" Theme Wedding.

Without a doubt, anyone can guess that the slightest hint of cloud in a pure blue sky calls for something exquisite to chase away the chill, but even if none should appear, what can add more to the fantasy of a sun-filled wedding day than a Couture Silk Bridal Wrap that brings out the pretty-little-bling in any gown?

Consider this “tradition with a twist!” Sure, you might label this stunning style as a dream buy, but it needn’t be when White Stole will include your own Silk Bridal Wrap at a special price that allows you to “gift” your bridal party with a momento of your day together.

Possibly the best part or having each of your bridesmaids adorned with a glamorous Couture Silk Bridal Wrap is that you will have something to hold onto and wear again, and again over the years ahead together!

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The Bride shimmers on into twilight in a luxury Evening Silk Stole Wrap

6/28/2014

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As a summer day dips into twilight in our more temperate climates, the chill in the air beckons after sundown for an Evening Stole Wrap that will offer light covering and warmth, yet still be suitable for wedding gala festivities where a jacket would certainly not.

Those of us who run more warm-blooded might have wrapped our Stoles as a Sash around our waists, necks or elbows and left them to drape behind us throughout the reception and on into evening’s dancing.

In any and all stylish cases, the ever-popular Evening Stole Wrap and Evening Shawl come in many different forms, sizes and price ranges. Stoles of silk, silk satin, chiffon, organza or similar sheer materials are meant to provide a bit of warmth, though Fur Stoles and Evening Shawls, the latter of which are often knitted, clearly provide more. The Silk Stole Wrap has historically been paired with an evening gown or dress. These Silk Stole Wraps for evening are typically finished with a simple hem on either end, exuding elegance in being both light and sheer. Some individuals prefer to pair their Evening Stole Wrap with more casual fashion skirts and dresses since the Evening Stole Wrap will launch any attire into an elegant look for evening when teamed with dressy heels and accessories.

Triangular knit Lace Shawls are usually knitted from the neck down and may or may not be shaped. Faroese Lace Shawls historically are knitted bottom up and contain a center back gusset. Each shawl consists of two triangular side panels, a trapezoid-shaped back gusset, an edge treatment, and usually shoulder shaping.

On top of warmth, an Evening Stole Wrap is often worn to show off a particular fabric, like silk satin, or fur. The major difference between Stoles and Shawls lies in the size, and the material. Stoles are usually rectangular, offering more width and length than a Scarf, while Shawls are more square in shape, offering extra width for a fuller, more extravagant envelope of the silhouette.

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Newest Summer Wedding Trend looks to the historic appeal of long Shawls

6/21/2014

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The first Shawls, or "Shals," were part of traditional Persian costume in Achaemenid Persia worn by both males and females. Shawls were also part of the traditional costume in Kashmir, India, which was probably introduced via assimilation to Persian culture. They were woven in extremely fine woolen twill, some such as the Orenberg Shawl, were even said to be so fine as to fit through a ring.

Kashmiri Shawls came in two classes: they could be loom-woven in one color or in different colors (called tilikar or tiliwalla), and woven in one piece but more often sewn in small segments that are imperceptibly sewn together; or they could be ornately woven and embroidered (called ameli or amlikar). in which an intricate and elaborate pattern is stitched on top of plain pashmina wool.

Kashmiri Shawls as high-fashion garments were brought to Western Europe in the early- to mid-19th century. Imitation Kashmiri Shawls woven in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland are the origin of the name of the traditional paisley pattern. Shawls were also manufactured in the city of Norwich, Norfolk, England from the late 18th century (and some two decades before Paisley) until about the 1870s. The Kashmiri Shawls from Asia maintained a pre-eminent place the world-over for their beauty and quality, particularly the Lightweight Wool Shawls, delicate Silk Shawls, and more sturdy Wool Shawls, however, it is due to their western imitations that Shawls took Europe by storm, replacing fibers like cotton and linen, thereby making it one of the most important accessory pieces in garment history.

The Kashmiri Shawl is characterized by the elaboration of its design, in which the "cone" pattern is a prominent feature, and by the glowing harmony, brilliance, depth, and enduring qualities of its colors. The basis of this richness is found in the very fine, soft, short, flossy under-wool, called pashm or pashmina, found on the shawl-goat, a variety of Capra hircus inhabiting the elevated regions of Tibet. There are several varieties of pashm, but the finest is a strict monopoly of the maharaja of Kashmir. India. Inferior pashm and Kirman wool - a fine soft Persian sheep's wool - are used for shawl weaving at Amritsar and other places in the Punjab of India, where colonies of Kashmiri weavers are established.

Kashmiri Shawls reached their widest and most universal appeal in the West due to Napoleon’s conquests in Egypt and his alleged gifts of Shawls to Josephine, that galvanized their notoriety.

Silk Shawls with fringes, made in China, were available by the first decade of the 19th century. Ones with embroidery and fringes were available in Europe and the Americas by 1820. These were called China Crepe Shawls, China Shawls, and in Spain " Mantones de Manila" because they were shipped to Spain from China via the port of Manila.

While the importance of Embroidered Shawls in fashionable women's wardrobes declined between 1865 and 1870 in Western culture, they became part of folk dress in a number of places including Germany, the Near East, various parts of Latin America, and Spain where they became a part of gypsy dress - especially in Andalusia and Madrid. These Embroidered Shawls were revived in the 1920s under the name Spanish Shawls, a named derived from their use as part of the dress of Spanish Gypsies, also known as Gitanas. Their use as part of the costume of the lead in the opera Carmen contributed to the association of the Shawls with Spain rather than China.

Shawls are used today to keep warm, for added fashion to complement a costume, and for symbolic reasons at outdoor or indoor evening affairs where the temperature is not warm enough for women in sheer or off-shoulder dresses where a jacket might be inappropriate.

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