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V146: CECI INSPIRATIONS – GATSBY FEVER

GATSBY FEVER

Join me – I’ve got Gatsby Fever! With director Baz Luhrmann’s glittering new version of The Great Gatsby hitting the big screen this month, it’s all about Roaring Twenties glamour and flapper charm here at CeciStyle.

I loved the design of the Gatsby movie posters so much, we decided to use it as inspiration for this week’s cover, shot by Fred Marcus Photography. Didn’t the creative team do an amazing job taking me back to the 1920s? I hardly recognize myself! And if the Deco designs that surround me seem familiar, that’s because they are: we took them straight from one of our recent Ceci New York Couture invitations (see the original here).

Of course, Art Deco style has always been a popular jumping-off point for Ceci New York wedding clients, and it’s no wonder – there’s something so breathtakingly romantic about the whole era. Head to Ceci Creative Tips to see the different ways we’ve approached this iconic look for clients over the years.

And if you’re dreaming of being a Gatsby-type bride yourself, you won’t want to miss this week’s Expert Style Tips. Fashion eye Julie Sabatino, whose job it is to style brides for their wedding weekends, will have you feeling like a fabulous flapper from the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and beyond. Let Julie help you be the star of your own show!

Ceci

THE CREATIVE TEAM: Photography: Fred Marcus Photography Hair: Jerami Brown at De Beradinis Salon Makeup: Heidi Evora-Santiago for Damali NYC Stylist: The Stylish Bride Dress: Alice + Olivia Stole: Linda Richards Earrings: Kwiat

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V146: GET THE LOOK – GATSBY FEVER

CeciStyle Magazine v146: Get The Look - Gatsby Fever - Sparkle like Daisy Buchanan with these Gatsby-inspired pieces - Luxury wedding Invitations by Ceci New York - baccarat, guerlain, beauty, vincent camuto, shoes, l'wren scott, fashion, seiko, home goods, laura mercier, etsy, rachel zoe, jewelry, c. wonder, ceci new york, invitations

  1. DECO DAZZLE: Allude to the glamour that awaits your guests with an Art Deco-style invitation like we designed for Lorin & Jordan (various prices, cecinewyork.com).

  2. GOLDEN AURA: Put a magical finishing touch to your evening makeup routine with Guerlain’s LIU Powder Spray, a shimmering golden scented powder for the face and body ($88, saksfifthavenue.com).

  3. SPARKLING STEP: Envelop your feet in the striking Deco lines of these Janene platform evening sandals from Vince Camuto ($139, bloomingdales.com).

  4. ALL NIGHT LONG: Create your very own red carpet moment with the help of this stunning embellished gown from L’Wren Scott’s spring collection (lwrenscott.com).

  5. ABOUT TIME: Add an elegant Deco touch to your nightstand with Seiko’s gold Get Up & Glow alarm clock ($45, hayneedle.com).

  6. GLOW ON: Bring a subtle seductive shimmer to your eyes using Laura Mercier’s Illuminating Eye Color in Sun Glow ($24, bloomingdales.com).

  7. GEOMETRY LESSON: Frame your favorite spring flowers in Baccarat’s architectural Louxor crystal vase ($620, neimanmarcus.com).

  8. FINE FEATHER: Try a dash of flapper-inspired femininity with this Twigs & Honey bridal headband ($320, etsy.com).

  9. HIP TO BE SQUARE: Go bold with Rachel Zoe’s geometric Art Deco ring ($175, neimanmarcus.com).

  10. LOOKING SHARP: Serve spring cocktails in these C. Wonder Golden Chevron Highball Glasses – the zigzags are subtly reminiscent of the Chrysler Building ($54 for set of 4, cwonder.com).

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V146: OUR MUSE – 1920′S INSPIRED OUTDOOR WEDDING: SARAH & STEPHEN, PART 1

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Be inspired by Sarah & Stephen’s 1920’s-style outdoor wedding

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V146: CECI CREATIVE TIPS – GET THE ELEGANT LOOK OF ART DECO INVITATIONS BY CECI JOHNSON

Ceci Creative Tips

GET THE ELEGANT LOOK OF ART DECO INVITATIONS

Art Deco is such a huge trend in wedding invitations, and it’s easy to see why. The art, fashion and architecture of the 1920s are full of classic detailing with a punch of graphic geometric style that immediately draws your eye in. In my opinion, the Deco look lends itself perfectly to wedding invitations because it can be interpreted in a range of colors and metallics to suit each couple’s style. Here are three ways to make the trend your own.

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Three Ways to Get the Elegant Look of Art Deco Invitations by Ceci Johnson

  1. Go classic 1920s Deco: This is a way to do Deco without being too over-the-top. Using a single color and letterpress printing for the intricate Art Deco-style borders gives a truly classic, timeless look.

  2. Play with colorful Deco patterns: Bringing in stylish and unexpected color combos to a Deco-inspired invitation gives it a slightly more contemporary feel. In this case, pink, gray and even a hint of green make an appearance on the custom watercolor design I created for the back of the invitation.

  3. Metallic razzle-dazzle: For a truly Gatsby-glam look, take it up a notch with a metallic laser-cut Deco sleeve, a custom envelope liner, and foil printing for the wording on the invitation. Shades of gold, silver and rose gold can be used to get this luxe effect.

Art Deco Invitations - Embrace the Gatsby look with these three designs from Ceci New York

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V146: OUR MUSE – 1920′S-INSPIRED OUTDOOR WEDDING: SARAH & STEPHEN, PART 2

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V146: SAVVY STYLE ADVICE – SARAH, REAL BRIDE

Savvy Style Advice
Ceci New York Bride - Sarah

SARAH
Make sure to have fun. There are so few moments in life where you have everyone you love in one place – enjoy it!

What It’s Like to Be a Ceci New York Bride:
Designing our invitation suite with Ceci Johnson was my favorite part of the wedding planning process! I loved being able to work with the team from the ground up to create themes, brainstorm ideas, and implement our vision. A large portion of wedding planning has to be done within the parameters based on the guest list or time of year or location – but this was one experience where we had complete creative freedom.

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V146: OUR MUSE – 1920′S-INSPIRED OUTDOOR WEDDING: SARAH & STEPHEN, PART 3

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V146: EXPERT STYLE TIPS – GO 1920S GLAM WITH WEDDING WEEKEND LOOKS BY JULIE SABATINO OF THE STYLISH BRIDE

Expert Style Tips

Want to know the secret behind the dramatic fashions on this week’s cover? Well, her name is Julie Sabatino, owner of The Stylish Bride, and her personal styling services are not to be missed. Julie took my ideas and truly brought them to life in the form of beautiful clothing choices, helping me channel Daisy Buchanan’s 1920s flapper style.

Julie did such a great job on the cover that I asked her to share even more of her styling expertise by putting together three wedding weekend looks for the Deco-inspired bride. The fashion of that era was so irresistibly chic, it’s hard not to fall in love with all the glamourous details. How fabulous is this Marchesa clutch or this Naeem Kahn cocktail dress?

Whether you’re a bride planning to dress Deco or not, Julie is the go-to gal to help you style your whole wedding weekend. To learn more about her complete personal shopping services, head over to www.thestylishbride.com.

Ceci

Divine Deco Style: Styled wedding weekend looks from Julie Sabatino of The Stylish Bride

Look 1 – Rehearsal Dinner

Dress: Beaded Long-Sleeve Cocktail Dress, Naeem Khan ($4,550, bergdorfgoodman.com)
Shoes: Lance Wavy Strap Sandal, Jimmy Choo ($850, bergdorfgoodman.com)
Bag: Handbag, Marchesa (price upon request, fashionising.com)
Earrings: Art Deco Onyx Diamond & Ebony Earring, Doyle & Doyle ($6,500, doyledoyle.com)

Look 2 – Wedding Day

Dress: Wedding Dress, Jenny Packham (price upon request, jennypackham.com)
Shoes: Crystal-Covered Tango Stiletto Pump, Valentino ($1,395, bergdorfgoodman.com)
Earrings: Paste Long Earrings, Olivia Collings Antique Jewelry ($10,450, barneys.com)
Bag: Pleated Clutch, Sondra Roberts ($88, nordstrom.com)

Look 3 – Wedding Weekend Brunch

Dress: Dress, Valentino (price upon request, style.com)
Earrings: Wooly Mammoth & Diamond Drop Earrings, Monique Péan ($3,665, barneys.com)
Shoes: Couture-Bow Platform Pump, Valentino ($745, bergdorfgoodman.com)
Bag: Deco Box Clutch, Lanvin ($1,734, matchesfashion.com)

Julie Sabatino of The Stylish Bride

JULIE SABATINO, THE STYLISH BRIDE
In 2003, Julie Sabatino started The Stylish Bride after recognizing a need in the market to help brides find the perfect wedding dress. The service has grown in the last nine years to encompass everything from the bride’s dress and accessories, engagement party attire, and rehearsal dinner dress to the attire for the mothers of the bride and groom, and the wedding party. Julie Sabatino is the innovator behind “wedding fashion styling.” Brides fly in from around the world to shop with her in New York City. As a renowned expert in the field, Julie is frequently quoted as a bridal fashion expert in publications such as The New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle, Glamour and New York Magazine amongst others, and has styled numerous high-profile and celebrity brides since founding her business.

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V146: OUR MUSE – 1920′S-INSPIRED OUTDOOR WEDDING: SARAH & STEPHEN, PART 4

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SARAH & STEPHEN’S DREAM TEAM: Invitations: Ceci New York Dress – Wedding: Elizabeth Fillmore at Saks Bridal Dress – Reception: Vintage from Bergdorf Goodman Shoes: Jimmy Choo Hair: Jutta Weiss Makeup: Kelli Bartlett Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew Jewelry: Kwiat Venue & Planner: Castle Hill Inn Music – Cocktail Hour: Lois Vaughn Jazz Music – Reception: Soho of Night Shift Entertainment Photographer: Heather Waraksa Floral & Event Design: Stoneblossom Floral & Event Design

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V146: CECI COLOR STORIES – IVORY & NAVY WEDDING COLORS

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Use this palette as a stepping stone toward creating your own dream event. Click on the color swatches to see how the colors come to life at a real event or discover more inspiring color stories now.

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V146: GREAT ESCAPES – CASTLE HILL INN, NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND

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Castle Hill Inn, Newport, Rhode Island

Guest quarters at Castle Hill Inn retain the warmth and quiet luxury of 19th century seacoast life. Take a tour of our grounds, or explore our accommodations on your own – stay in the Agassiz Mansion (The Inn), the location of the award winning Turret Suite, Harbor House Rooms, Beach House Rooms, the Chalet or Beach Cottages. Whatever your choice, Castle Hill Inn delivers an unmatched getaway in a superb oceanfront location.

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V146: DON’T MISS – CECI JOHNSON IS FEATURED ON CELEBRITY STYLE WEDDINGS

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CECI JOHNSON IS FEATURED ON CELEBRITY STYLE WEDDINGS

It was so fun doing this in-depth Q&A with Celebrity Style Weddings and also sharing some images from my own wedding with their fun and fabulous editors. See the full article on their hot new site!

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Ceci Johnson is Featured on Celebrity Style Weddings - The A-list site features Ceci Johnson's wedding and an up-close interview with her as well

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V146: NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE – BEACH DAYS AHEAD

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